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3 hours ago
Quetta plunges into darkness after power breakdown
Quetta, Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Kalat, Mastung and other central parts of Balochistan plunged into darkness after power supply from two transmission lines suddenly disrupted.
Quetta, Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Kalat, Mastung and other central parts of Balochistan plunged into darkness after power supply from two transmission lines suddenly disrupted.
7 hours ago
Diarrhea outbreak in Sindh kills four children in Sindh
At least 20,993 cases of diarrhea had been reported in Sindh so far whereas 581 children were admitted in various hospitals for treatment.
At least 20,993 cases of diarrhea had been reported in Sindh so far whereas 581 children were admitted in various hospitals for treatment.
10 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.
10 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.
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
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.
2 days ago
We have a doable peace plan, says Khattak
Pervez Khattak said the PTI-led government would expand social sector and ensure speedy dispensation of justice to the people on their doorstep.
Pervez Khattak said the PTI-led government would expand social sector and ensure speedy dispensation of justice to the people on their doorstep.
2 days ago
Kidnapped AG Balochistan recovered after nearly two months
The kidnapped former Advocate General Balochistan, Salahuddin Mengal reached his residence on Tuesday night, almost two months after his abduction.
The kidnapped former Advocate General Balochistan, Salahuddin Mengal reached his residence on Tuesday night, almost two months after his abduction.
2 days ago
Police nab gang involved in stealing Nato vehicle parts
Police in interior Sindh have arrested five members of a gang involved in the stealing of vital parts from Nato vehicles.
Police in interior Sindh have arrested five members of a gang involved in the stealing of vital parts from Nato vehicles.
2 days ago
Sadiq Umrani resigns as PPP Balochistan chief
Umrani claimed polls in the province were rigged and under a pre-planned conspiracy he was defeated in PB-28 Naseerabad election.
Umrani claimed polls in the province were rigged and under a pre-planned conspiracy he was defeated in PB-28 Naseerabad election.
2 days ago
Levies foil terror bid in Balochistan’s Pishin district
Bombs, detonators, and an explosive laden vehicle were recovered by the Levies personnel during the operation that lasted for an hour.
Bombs, detonators, and an explosive laden vehicle were recovered by the Levies personnel during the operation that lasted for an hour.
2 days ago
Fire in Umerkot kills girl and 20 livestock
A minor girl was killed and five women received burn injuries, whereas 20 livestock were burnt to death in a fire broke that broke out in Rahal village of Umerkot district.
A minor girl was killed and five women received burn injuries, whereas 20 livestock were burnt to death in a fire broke that broke out in Rahal village of Umerkot district.
2 days ago
Punjab Assembly session called for May 29
During the session, candidates successful in the May 11 polls will be administered their oath as members of the provincial assembly, reports said.
During the session, candidates successful in the May 11 polls will be administered their oath as members of the provincial assembly, reports said.
19th May, 2013
JI announces names for three ministries in KPK govt
Sirajul Haq, Inayatullah Khan and Habibur Rehman have been put forward for the ministries of education, zakat and finance.
Sirajul Haq, Inayatullah Khan and Habibur Rehman have been put forward for the ministries of education, zakat and finance.
19th May, 2013
Political deadlock remains in electing Balochistan CM
Former Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif failed to break the deadlock over the nomination of the future chief executive of Balochistan.
Former Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif failed to break the deadlock over the nomination of the future chief executive of Balochistan.
19th May, 2013
Security forces defuse two bombs in Khyber region
Security forces defused on Sunday two bombs on Torkham-Khyber bypass along the Nato supply route.
Security forces defused on Sunday two bombs on Torkham-Khyber bypass along the Nato supply route.
18th May, 2013
Imran nominates Asad Qaiser for KP speaker
The decision was taken in a party meeting held at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital in Lahore, which was also attended by Pervez Khattak.
The decision was taken in a party meeting held at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital in Lahore, which was also attended by Pervez Khattak.
17th May, 2013
Three political parties to form coalition govt in Balochistan
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, National Party and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party have decided to form a coalition government in the province.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, National Party and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party have decided to form a coalition government in the province.
17th May, 2013
JUI-F leader terms Balochistan polls ‘artificial and rigged’
Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani said that under a pre-planned conspiracy some political forces were being brought into power.
Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani said that under a pre-planned conspiracy some political forces were being brought into power.
17th May, 2013
No enmity with the Taliban, says PTI CM-designate
Khattak said the Taliban were also Pakistanis and that they request the militant group to hold peace talks and work for peace in the region.
Khattak said the Taliban were also Pakistanis and that they request the militant group to hold peace talks and work for peace in the region.
