SportsKvitova closes on top ranking as Wozniacki loses
Caroline Wozniacki was dumped from the Sydney International on Wednesday, opening the way for rival Petra Kvitova to seize the world number one ranking heading into next week's Australian Open. Wimble
Jan 12, 2012
ForeignTwenty killed in Sunni, Shia clashes in Yemen
Twenty gunmen were killed Thursday in clashes between Zaidi Shia rebels and Sunni Salafist gunmen in northern Yemen, a security official said. Clashes erupted in the morning in the northwestern Hajjah
Jan 12, 2012
NATIONALGovt intends to use Parliament for confrontation: Nisar
Opposition leader in National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Thursday that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) coalition government wanted to use parliament to create confrontation among in
Jan 12, 2012
SportsGooch plays down Ajmal’s mystery delivery talk
England’s batting coach Graham Gooch played down the hype over Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal’s mysetry delivery he wants to unveil in the three-Test series, saying it will be a good challenge. “He<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/12/gooch-plays-down-ajmals-mystery-delivery-talk/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 12, 2012
NATIONALECP announces Senate polls for March 02
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday announced schedule for holding Senate elections on March 02, 2012. According to a notification, the ECP has set February 13 and 14, the dates for<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/12/ecp-announces-senate-polls-for-march-02/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 12, 2012
KARACHIPakistan ruined by language myth
Last year I wrote a book highlighting the crisis in Pakistan’s education system caused by the way languages are used and taught. Its publication prompted one critic to remark that I was<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/12/pakistan-ruined-by-language-myth/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 12, 2012
SportsLi to play Azarenka in Sydney final
China's Li Na fought back from a set and a break down to delay Petra Kvitova's bid for the world number one ranking in a tenacious semi-final victory at the Sydney International on Thursday. French Op
Jan 12, 2012
NATIONALHafizabad jeweller loses over Rs 100m in major robbery
In a major robbery in the city centre on Thursday, a gang of robbers broke into a jewellery shop and escaped with Rs1.5 million in cash and ornaments worth Rs 100 million.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/12/hafizabad-jeweller-loses-over-rs-100m-in-major-robbery/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 12, 2012
NATIONALPir Pagara passes away in London
Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) chief and spiritual leader of the Hur community Pir Syed Mardan Shah II, more commonly known as Pir Sahib Pagara, passed away in London late on Tuesday night,
Jan 11, 2012
ForeignChina says war over Iran will bring disaster
A top Chinese diplomat said Tuesday war over the Iranian nuclear issue would bring disaster to the world economy and urged all nations involved to exercise restraint and prevent hostilities. The remarks<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/11/china-says-war-over-iran-will-bring-disaster/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 11, 2012
NATIONALNAB launches investigation into Railways, missing containers cases
In accordance with Supreme Court of Pakistan orders, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched inquiries and investigation into the crucial cases of corruption in Pakistan Railways and missing ISAF containers’ scam,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/11/nab-launches-investigation-into-railways-missing-containers-cases/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 11, 2012
KARACHIKMC administrator inspects Banaras Flyover construction
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Administrator Muhammad Hussain Syed visited the Banaras Flyover, Shahrah-e-Noorjehan and other ongoing development projects on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Technical Services Director Altaf G Memon, Senior Health<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/11/kmc-administrator-inspects-banaras-flyover-construction/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 11, 2012