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Elections to be held on time in any case; says CEC

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Fakhruddin G Ibrahim said on Thursday that upcoming general elections will be held on time in any case, adding...

Pakistan in a critical balance of payments situation, says ADB

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reached a critical balance of payments situation and will need another package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before the end...

Pakistan ready to face US sanctions over Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project: Dr. Asim

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is prepared to face any kind of US sanction over $7.5 billion Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Dr. Asim Hussain, advisor to the...

Two Rangers, policeman among 6 killed in Karachi

KARACHI: At least six more people including two rangers were gunned down in various parts of the city, Dispatch News Desk (DND) reported on...

Security forces kill five militants in Orakzai Agency

HANGU: At least five militants were killed in security forces' operation in Ghudamela area of Upper Orakzai Agency, Dispatch News Desk (DND) reported on...

UN agrees to lift arms embargo on Somalia

UNITED NATIONS: In a bid to strengthen Somalia’s security forces to fight against al Qaeda-linked militants, the United States Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday...

MQM withdraws call for indefinite strike in Karachi

KARACHI: A few hours after Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) appealed to businesses and transporters in Karachi to remain shut until Abbas Town culprits are...

Egypt court directs cancellation of Morsi’s elections decree

CAIRO: An Egyptian administrative court on Wednesday directed to cancel President Mohamed Morsi’s decree that had called parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22, saying...

Taliban militants execute 17 captured Afghan soldiers

KABUL: Seventeen Afghan soldiers, who were taken hostage a couple of days ago, have been killed by Taliban militants in northern Badakshan Province of...

North Korea imposes no-fly, no-sail zones off both coasts; indicating possible drills

SEOUL: North Korea has imposed no-fly and no-sail zones off its east and west coasts that indicates it intends to conduct major military drills,...

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