KARACHIPower utility lodges FIR against six union members
The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at the Defence police station against six members of KESC’s labour union on charges of attempted murder.The s
Jul 1, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentRare Charlie Chaplin film fails to sell
A rare Charlie Chaplin film bought for £3.20 on eBay has failed to sell at auction despite being expected to fetch "a significant six-figure sum". Charlie Chaplin in Zepped, thought to be a propagand
Jul 1, 2011
NATIONALMedia should support, not criticise govt: Firdous Ashiq
Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has asked media to lend support to government rather than criticizing it. “Media should support government instead of criticizing it”, she said this while talking to<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/media-should-support-not-criticise-govt-firdous-ashiq/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011
SportsDolphins to face Rams in Super Eight T20 final
Karachi Dolphins will face Rawalpindi Rams in the Faysal Bank Super Eight T20 Cup final at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium today as Dolphins beat Stallions by 42 runs in the second semi-final while<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/dolphins-to-face-rams-in-super-eight-t20-final/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011
SportsSri Lanka dissolves national cricket board
Sri Lanka’s sports ministry said Friday it had dissolved the current administration of the national cricket board, which has been tainted by allegations of financial mismanagement. No specific reason was given for<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/sri-lanka-dissolves-national-cricket-board/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011
NATIONALUS senators should not be intimidating Pakistan: Haqqani
Pakistan s Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani has said that the country wants to maintain cordial relations with the US, adding that US senators should not be intimidating Pakistan.During an interv
Jul 1, 2011
BusinessImpact of gas price hike on fertiliser
With bi-annual gas price review on the cards, an important ECC meeting is being held today for final approval of increase in consumer gas prices effective from July 2011, analysts at Topline<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/impact-of-gas-price-hike-on-fertiliser/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011
BusinessCross LoC trade resumes
After remaining suspended for nearly four weeks, cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade between divided parts of Kashmir has been resumed following assurances from the state government about improved facilities for traders. Goods<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/cross-loc-trade-resumes/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011
LAHOREShowers turn weather pleasant in Islamabad, Lahore
The fresh rain spell has turned the weather pleasant in Lahore and Islamabad on Friday. The showers washed away the heat wave of summer turning the weather pleasant in the city. Downpours<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/showers-turn-weather-pleasant-in-islamabad-lahore/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011
SportsKiller queen Kvitova in final
Big-hitting Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic reached her first Wimbledon final on Thursday when she defeated Belarusian fourth seed Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 in a rollercoaster semi-final. Th
Jul 1, 2011
ForeignChavez cancer upends Venezuelan politics
Venezuela’s socialist leader Hugo Chavez acknowledged he had surgery for cancer, shaking the political system he has dominated for more than a decade and alarming supporters counting on him to win re-election<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/chavez-cancer-upends-venezuelan-politics/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011
NATIONALCoalition government in Azad Kashmir on card
After completion of general election in Azad Kashmir, political activities have been stepped up for the formation of a new government and the selection of the top slots in the state, according<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/07/01/coalition-govt-in-azad-kashmir-on-card/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 1, 2011