NATIONALBalochistan doctors strike: Patients continue to suffer
Dr Ghulam Rasool was abducted by unknown when he was on his way home from Bolan Medical College hospital, due to which Young Doctors Association, Baloch Doctors Forum, and Paramedical Staff Associatio
Aug 9, 2012
NATIONALSoldier killed in Mohmand Agency ambush
At least one soldier was killed and several others were wounded on Thursday after suspected Taliban insurgents attacked an army convoy in Mohmand Agency.Officials said the militants attacked convoy
Aug 9, 2012
NATIONALLHC kicks out ‘Q’ lawmaker for holding fake degree
The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disqualified Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) lawmaker Iqbal Langhrial for holding a fake degree. The PML-Q leader’s membership was challenged by one of his c
Aug 9, 2012
NATIONALIndia test-fires medium range nuclear capable Agni-II missile
India on Thursday successfully test-fired its medium range nuclear capable Agni-II missile with a strike range of 2000km as part of a user trial by the Army from the Wheeler Island off<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/08/09/india-test-fires-medium-range-nuclear-capable-agni-ii-missile/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 9, 2012
BusinessSECP registers 315 companies in July
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 315 companies in July, showing an increase of 9% as compared to the registration of 288 companies in the corresponding period of previous<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/08/09/secp-registers-315-companies-in-july/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 9, 2012
ForeignTyphoon sows destruction after landing in China
A strong typhoon ploughed into China's eastern coast on Wednesday, the country's third in a week, knocking down buildings and cutting off power to hundreds of thousands of people, state media said.T
Aug 8, 2012
LAHOREWhat a spoon ful of honey can do for you
We all know that honey is delicious. It is perfect for sweetening tea, pouring over Greek yogurt and combining with peanut butter for an easy sandwich. For thousands of years, honey has<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/08/08/what-a-spoon-ful-of-honey-can-do-for-you/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 8, 2012
NATIONALFire erupts in Karachi factory
A chemical factory in the SITE area near Shershah caught fire on Wednesday.No news has been reported as to the cause of the eruption.Rescue efforts are currently underway, with two snorkels and t
Aug 8, 2012
Arts / EntertainmentA conversation with Sonam
You say when you initially began talking about the authors and books you read, they were so high-brow that people thought you were being pseudo-intellectual. How have you resolved that and metamorphosed<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/08/08/a-conversation-with-sonam/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 8, 2012
ForeignSecond New Zealand volcano ‘burps’ after eruption
A second volcano in New Zealand threatened to rumble to life on Wednesday, a day after a long-dormant mountain that was the backdrop to "The Lord of the Rings" movies erupted.GNS Science reported no
Aug 8, 2012
ForeignChina murder trial draws cynicism but also some surprise
To a Chinese public used to politicians behaving badly, corruption scandals come as little surprise. But the allegations against the wife of ex-leader Bo Xilai have still caused some shock."How coul
Aug 8, 2012
ForeignUS probes Sikh temple shooter’s white power links
Police are investigating the white power ties of the former US soldier who gunned down six people at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, while the close-knit Indian-American community mourned its dead.Wade
Aug 8, 2012