ForeignKabul closes Canadian security company for gun smuggling
The Afghan government has shut down the operations of one of the largest foreign security companies operating in the country after detaining two of its contractors on suspicion of gun smuggling. After
Jan 7, 2012
NATIONALRaymond Davis release challenged in LHC
Release of the US undercover secret agent, Raymond Davis who killed 2 Pakistani citizens in February last year, was challenged in Lahore High Court (LHC) Saturday.The petitioner, mother in law of la
Jan 7, 2012
BusinessSeed association lauds government
Seed Association of Pakistan (SAP) President Shahzad Ali Malik has appreciated Punjab government for scrapping the deal with Monsanto saying that Monsanto proposed BT cotton model in Pakistan would ha
Jan 7, 2012
ForeignDeadly bombing hits Syrian capital
A suicide bombing hit Damascus on Friday, killing 25 and wounding dozens of mostly civilians, state media said, blaming “terrorists” for the second such attack on the Syrian capital in two weeks.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/06/deadly-bombing-hits-syrian-capital/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 6, 2012
NATIONALFC officer killed at Dera Bugti
A Frontier Corps Balochistan officer was killed and another injured in a landmine explosion in Dera Bugti on Thursday. According to reports, two FC personnel Faratullah and Wali Khan were going to get
Jan 6, 2012
SportsKallis steers Proteas to win over Sri Lanka
A superb all-round performance by Jacques Kallis carried South Africa to a series-clinching 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the third and final test at Newlands Friday. Kallis,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/06/kallis-steers-proteas-to-win-over-sri-lanka/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 6, 2012
Foreign61 dead as Iraq bombs hit Shias
A spate of attacks against Shia pilgrims and neighbourhoods in Iraq killed at least 61 people on Thursday as the country grapples with a weeks-long political row that has stoked sectarian tensions. Th
Jan 5, 2012
ForeignSyria accuses US of interfering in Arab affairs
Syria accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Arab League affairs, as a US envoy travelled to Cairo for talks with the bloc about ending the Damascus regime’s deadly crackdown on di
Jan 5, 2012
LAHOREPML-N to raise gas issue in parliament, SC
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday revealed the gas load shedding issue in the Punjab, which had destroyed industries and created unbearable sufferings for domestic consumers, would be raised in the<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/05/pml-n-to-raise-gas-issue-in-parliament-sc/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 5, 2012
Arts / EntertainmentMartin Scorsese to be awarded Bafta Fellowship
Director Martin Scorsese is to be honoured with the British Academy fellowship at the Bafta Film Awards ceremony next month. The annual award is Bafta’s highest accolade and was bestowed to actor<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/05/martin-scorsese-to-be-awarded-bafta-fellowship/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 5, 2012
SportsThree more matches decided in Academy Hockey
Another three matches were played in the 2nd PHF Inter Academy Hockey Tournament being played here at the Sialkot Hockey Stadium. Abbottabad, Bahawalpur and Gojra tasted wins on Wednesday. Mian Riaz, Ex-Chairman<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/05/three-more-matches-decided-in-academy-hockey/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 5, 2012
ForeignIndia anti-graft activist pulls out of poll campaign
India’s popular anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Thursday pulled out of plans to campaign against the ruling Congress party in key state elections due to poor health. Hazare, 74, who last yea
Jan 5, 2012