NATIONALKhar urges anti-terrorism efforts with China
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar urged China to step up joint anti-terrorism efforts. In a press conference, Khar denied any official Pakistani involvement in the early August attacks that shook China’s ancient<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/khar-urges-anti-terrorism-efforts-with-china/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
BusinessBike manufacturers plan heavy investment
To effectively cope with domestic market of over 1.5 million units and after successful launch of their products in global markets, the local motorcycle producers are now planning a further investment
Aug 24, 2011
NATIONALASER education survey to be conducted in 84 districts
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Pakistan 2011 survey will be conducted in a total of 84 districts including 82 rural districts and two urban districts and to be shared with the<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/aser-education-survey-to-be-conducted-in-84-districts/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
KARACHIMeet the man who survived the dreaded bori
In an unprecedented incident in this violence-hit city of lights, a man dumped by criminals, who believed their prey to be dead, was recovered alive from a gunny bag in the Lyari<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/meet-the-man-who-survived-the-dreaded-bori/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
LAHOREGovernment fails to reply on petition against price hike
The federal and Punjab governments failed to file a reply in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday to a petition questioning inflation and hoarding, especially during Ramadan. Earlier, Justice Yawar Ali<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/government-fails-to-reply-on-petition-against-price-hike/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
NATIONALIndia releases more water into Sutlej, several villages flooded in Bahawalpur
Dozens of villages in Bahawalpur submerged as River Sutlej flooded after India released more water into the river onWednesday.Water level at River Sutlej is persistently rising inundating hundreds
Aug 24, 2011
KARACHIScores arrested from operation in troubled localities of Karachi
A number of alleged miscreants have been taken under arrest during a joint operation carried out by police and Rangers’ personnel in different parts of the troubled localities of Karachi, namely Orangi<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/scores-arrested-from-operation-in-troubled-localities-of-karachi/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
NATIONALMalik announces Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal for officials arresting target killers
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has announced Quaid-e-Azam police medals and cash rewards for a deputy superintendentpolice (DSP), an officer, and other senior cops who took part in operation
Aug 24, 2011
LAHORE16-year-old girl commits suicide
A 16-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in the Defence-B Police precincts on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Humaira, a resident of Nishat Colony. Police said<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/16-year-old-girl-commits-suicide/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
NATIONALMillions in Asia escape poverty despite crisis – except in Pakistan
More than 245 million Asians were lifted out of extreme poverty in the last five years despite the global economic crisis, the Asian Development Bank said, citing the region’s brisk economic growth.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/millions-in-asia-escape-poverty-despite-crisis-except-in-pakistan/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
NATIONALMore bloodshed and mourning on the cards
The failure of the talks between the government and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has heightened tension in Karachi and there are chances of more bloodshed in the city in the days<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/more-bloodshed-and-mourning-on-the-cards/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011
NATIONALZardari urges Central Asian states to organise joint ventures
President Asif Ali Zardari, on Tuesday, called upon the central Asian states to focus on improving bilateral economic and commercial relations by organising business forums and launching joint ventures in various areas<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/24/zardari-urges-central-asian-states-to-organise-joint-ventures/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Aug 24, 2011