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4 hours ago
American who was killed by drone had been arrested by Pakistan
Pakistani authorities once arrested an American citizen now known to have been killed in a US drone strike in the country, but he escaped after being released on bail.
Pakistani authorities once arrested an American citizen now known to have been killed in a US drone strike in the country, but he escaped after being released on bail.
4 hours ago
Five persons gunned down in Balochistan’s Sibi area
At least five persons including four women were killed whereas another two were injured in a firing incident in Balochistan's Sibi town, police said.
At least five persons including four women were killed whereas another two were injured in a firing incident in Balochistan's Sibi town, police said.
5 hours ago
Nawaz names Shahbaz for CM Punjab
Nawaz Sharif formally announced on Thursday the nomination of his younger brother, Shahbaz Sharif, for the position of Punjab's chief minister.
Nawaz Sharif formally announced on Thursday the nomination of his younger brother, Shahbaz Sharif, for the position of Punjab's chief minister.
9 hours ago
Militant killed in Kashmir; three policemen wounded
Inspector General of Police Abdul Gani Mir said three policemen were wounded in the fighting that killed Hilal Moulvi of the Lashkar-i-Taiba.
Inspector General of Police Abdul Gani Mir said three policemen were wounded in the fighting that killed Hilal Moulvi of the Lashkar-i-Taiba.
9 hours ago
Clashes in Kurram, Bajaur; two security personnel killed
Following the clash in central Kurram, jet fighters bombed militant positions, killing 15 insurgents, security sources told Dawn.com.
Following the clash in central Kurram, jet fighters bombed militant positions, killing 15 insurgents, security sources told Dawn.com.
10 hours ago
Roadside bomb kills 12 in Quetta
Police said that unidentified men had targeted a police vehicle using a remotely detonated device.
Police said that unidentified men had targeted a police vehicle using a remotely detonated device.
10 hours ago
Chinese PM meets Kayani
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Khalid Shameem Wyne was also present at the meeting.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Khalid Shameem Wyne was also present at the meeting.
12 hours ago
Drone strikes in Pakistan have fallen sharply: NYT
President Obama embraced drone strikes in his first term, and the targeted killing of suspected terrorists has come to define his presidency.
President Obama embraced drone strikes in his first term, and the targeted killing of suspected terrorists has come to define his presidency.
17 hours ago
SC suspends postings, transfers made by caretaker govt
The petition challenged en-bloc transfers/postings and shuffling of top government officials by the interim government.
The petition challenged en-bloc transfers/postings and shuffling of top government officials by the interim government.
19 hours ago
Three suspected target killers arrested in Karachi
The Mithadar Police have arrested an alleged target killer Shera alias Tension and his two accomplices Fazalullah and Amanullah along with a stolen car.
The Mithadar Police have arrested an alleged target killer Shera alias Tension and his two accomplices Fazalullah and Amanullah along with a stolen car.
20 hours ago
‘Soldier’ killed in ‘shocking’ London street attack
British police shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was killed outside a London barracks.
British police shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was killed outside a London barracks.
21 hours ago
SC adjourns hearing against Altaf pointing out errors in petition
The court also directed the petitioner to verify the status of MQM with the ECP to ascertain who the actual head of the party was.
The court also directed the petitioner to verify the status of MQM with the ECP to ascertain who the actual head of the party was.
22 hours ago
Altaf announces ‘reformation’ within MQM ranks
“There is no room for people involved in China Cutting, unlawful settlements and land or property grabbing in the party,” said the MQM chief.
“There is no room for people involved in China Cutting, unlawful settlements and land or property grabbing in the party,” said the MQM chief.
23 hours ago
China’s premier offers to help end Pakistan energy crisis
The two countries signed a series of cooperation documents covering the economy, culture, and science and technology.
The two countries signed a series of cooperation documents covering the economy, culture, and science and technology.
24 hours ago
PML-N’s Saad Rafique declared winner in Lahore’s NA-125
The commission rejected a petition submitted by PTI leader and the party candidate from Lahore's NA-125 Hamid Khan requesting for a re-poll in the constituency.
The commission rejected a petition submitted by PTI leader and the party candidate from Lahore's NA-125 Hamid Khan requesting for a re-poll in the constituency.
1 day ago
PPP formally invites MQM to join Sindh govt, Amin Faheem
PPPP president Makhdoom Amin Fahim told DawnNews that his party had formally invited the MQM to form a coalition government in Sindh.
PPPP president Makhdoom Amin Fahim told DawnNews that his party had formally invited the MQM to form a coalition government in Sindh.
1 day ago
Nawaz, Zardari agree to face national challenges together
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency in Islamabad on Wednesday.
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency in Islamabad on Wednesday.
1 day ago
Former KP law minister arrested after court rejects pre-arrest bail application
Abdullah and 18 others are accused of attacking a police checkpost in Charsadda's Utmanzai area on April 26 and freeing an apprehended associate.
Abdullah and 18 others are accused of attacking a police checkpost in Charsadda's Utmanzai area on April 26 and freeing an apprehended associate.
1 day ago
Afghan students protest women’s rights decree
The protested law includes a ban on child and forced marriages, makes domestic violence a crime, and says rape victims cannot be prosecuted for adultery.
The protested law includes a ban on child and forced marriages, makes domestic violence a crime, and says rape victims cannot be prosecuted for adultery.
1 day ago
Militants release seven Egyptians kidnapped in Sinai
The kidnappers had demanded the release of members of a group convicted of carrying out attacks in North Sinai in 2011 that killed seven people.
The kidnappers had demanded the release of members of a group convicted of carrying out attacks in North Sinai in 2011 that killed seven people.
