Suo Motu powers for ROs planned: Rejection of papers
ISLAMABAD, July 30: The government has made a law, vesting the returning officers with suo motu power to reject nomination papers of any candidate on the basis of information received about...
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Duty-free import of jute, tea from BD allowed
DHAKA, July 30: Pakistan and Bangladesh on Tuesday discussed the whole gamut of bilateral, regional and international issues, and signed cultural and technology exchange agreements to further the existing relations between...
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Senate poll system to stay unchanged
ISLAMABAD, July 30: The government has decided to drop the proposal for the change in the electoral college of the Senate....
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India rejects Asean talks call
NEW DELHI, July 30: India on Tuesday rejected a call by Asean foreign ministers that New Delhi and Islamabad should resume immediate dialogue and resolve their differences through peaceful means, Indian...
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Delhi flayed for remarks against Musharraf
ISLAMABAD, July 30: Pakistan hit back on Tuesday at India’s accusation that President Pervez Musharraf was guilty of “terminological inexactitude” with a carefully worded insult of its own....
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British new anti-terror law suffers setback
LONDON, July 30: The newly-imposed British anti-terrorism law suffered a setback here on Tuesday after nine suspected international terrorists won an appeal against their imprisonment without trial....
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Three killed, six injured in Indian shelling
MUZAFFARABAD, July 30: At least three persons were killed and six injured in unprovoked Indian shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) since Monday night....
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Economy faces risks, warns World Bank
ISLAMABAD, July 30: The country’s economy faces serious challenges and major risks emanating from a variety of internal and external sources, says the World Bank....
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Pakistan, Bangladesh sign two accords
 DHAKA, July 30: Pakistan and Bangladesh on Tuesday signed two agreements to promote cooperation in foreign affairs, culture and education and trade and industrial sectors....
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3 soldiers among 9 dead in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, July 30: Three Indian soldiers and two Hindu pilgrims were among nine people killed in occupied Kashmir during a 24-hour period beginning Monday midnight....
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DR Congo, Rwanda ink deal to end war
 PRETORIA, July 30: The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement on Tuesday aimed at ending a devastating war that has killed up to two...
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Musharraf to talk trade in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, July 30: President Pervez Musharraf will discuss economic ties and possibly sign a free-trade trade deal after he arrives in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, a Foreign Ministry official said....
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Three held in bid to bomb Kabul post
KABUL, July 30: Afghan authorities have arrested a foreigner in connection with a planned bomb attack in Kabul, Foreign Minister Dr Abdullah Abdullah said on Tuesday....
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APHC rules out taking part in poll
SRINAGAR, July 30: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference on Tuesday ruled out taking part in elections in occupied Kashmir, days after the United States had said the polls could be a...
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Oil train derails near Sadiqabad
SUKKUR, July 30: An oil train, going from Pipri to Abdul Hakeem (Punjab), derailed between Sadiqabad and Rahimyar Khan railway stations on Monday night....
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Body set up to redraft Madaris law
ISLAMABAD, July 30: A meeting of government ministers and Ulema on Tuesday set up a committee to review and redraft the proposed draft Madaris Ordinance 2002....
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