Hauz Qazi

Everything you need to know about Hauz Qazi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Hauz Qazi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Want to try Anglo-Indian food, Thirty Nine in Hauz Khas ideal place (Food Review)

May 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian chefs often experiment with the recipes and ingredients, true! But a spicy and crispy 'Crab Samosa' served with mango chutney is something that would surely make you think about the level of creativity and imagination of the chefs.

Are Omar, Mehbooba hunting for 'safe' seats for 2014 polls? (Kashmir Newsletter)

May 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) Are Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti hunting for "safe" seats for the 2014 assembly elections? The question is particularly poignant in Abdullah's case as it would mean his moving away from a constituency that his grandfather and father have nursed since 1975 and which has gone out of the family's grasp only once.

School bus driver, helper held for molestation

May 9, 2013 at 11:26 PM

New Del May 9 (IANS) The driver and helper of a school bus were arrested Thursday allegedly for molesting schoolchildren and making them watch pornographic clips, police said.

Amid border tensions, Chinese dig tunnel for Delhi Metro line (With image)

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Amid the media brouhaha in India over the border incursions by their troops, Chinese engineers were last week calmly tunneling in the heart of the national capital for the heritage line of the Delhi Metro network, signifying the growing commercial linkages between the two neighbours.

More trouble for Musharraf after Pak SC calls for making Lal Masjid report public

April 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced that it would make public the findings of the report by the Lal Masjid Commission, which will put former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf in more trouble if incriminating remarks are found against him in the report.

Delhi cop's son-in-law gets bail in dowry demand case

March 26, 2013 at 10:02 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday granted two months interim bail to the son-in-law of a joint commissioner of Delhi Police after he was accused by his wife of harassing her for dowry.

Senior Delhi cop's son-in-law arrested for demanding dowry

March 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday sent the son-in-law of a joint commissioner of Delhi Police to one day police custody, after his wife filed an FIR against him for demanding dowry.

Hemant-Nandita brings myriad hues of garden at WIFW

March 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The day two of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter seemed to be a perfect mix and match of summer and winter collection. While some designers showcased bold and dark gothic or vintage collection, others preffered to keep it light and simple.

Medical graduate slashes tea vendor's neck

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A 30-year-old medical graduate slashed a tea vendor's neck after a fight over a petty issue, police said Tuesday.

Sexual assaults in Delhi schools (Timeline)

March 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Cases of sexual violence against girls and women continue to occur in the national capital, the most recent being the rape of an eight-year-old girl in her municipal school in northwest Delhi Friday.

Balochistan's prosecutor general mysteriously disappears

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 1 (ANI): Balochistan Prosecutor General Abdul Wasey Tareen has reportedly gone missing while travelling from Quetta to Islamabad.

Balochistan's prosecutor general mysteriously disappears

March 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 1 (ANI): Balochistan Prosecutor General Abdul Wasey Tareen has reportedly gone missing while travelling from Quetta to Islamabad.

Stop Shia massacre, Muslims urge global community

February 26, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Prominent Islamic scholars and intellectuals here Tuesday called upon the international community to help put an end to 'massacre' of the Shia Muslim community in Pakistan.

Gang-rape: Two police officers suspended

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Two Delhi Police officers have been suspended for not stopping the bus with tinted windows in which a 23-year-old woman was raped, Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna announced Monday.

Delhi gang-rape: Three policemen suspended for negligence

December 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Six days after a 23-year old woman was brutally tortured and gang-raped, three policemen were suspended for dereliction of duty that night, police said Saturday.

Pak-origin man charged with plotting terror attack on NYC to avenge drone attacks in Afghanistan

December 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Washington, Dec. 19 (ANI): A Pakistani-born man was planning to blow up a New York City landmark to avenge the deaths of U.S. drone attacks in Afghanistan, but lacked the money and material to carry out the plan, a federal prosecutor has said.

Historic flood channel in Kashmir becomes dysfunctional despite funds provided by state govt.

December 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Srinagar, Dec. 16 (ANI): An ancient flood channel in Srinagar has become dysfunctional despite the state government sanctioning the release of funds for its restoration and other water bodies of the valley.

When terrorists fought terrorists in Pakistan

December 10, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Islamabad, Dec 10 (IANS) Faction and sub-factions within militant forces are battling each other and opening up "new threats and new risks of even greater violence", said a Pakistani daily Monday.

Two Pak-origin men in US charged in alleged terror plot

December 1, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Two Pakistani-origin men in the United States have reportedly been charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and to use a weapon of mass destruction.

Man jumps before metro train, dies

November 27, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) A 22?year?old man committed suicide by jumping before a Delhi Metro train here, police said Tuesday.

Six killed in Pakistan blast

November 24, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Islamabad, Nov 24 (IANS) At least six people, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured when a blast hit a Muharram procession in Pakistan's northwest district of Dera Ismail Khan Saturday morning, police said.

Former JI chief says US, not Taliban behind convoy attack

November 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 20 (ANI): Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmed, has said it is the US, and not the Taliban, which was involved in the attack on his convoy.

Pakistan, Afghanistan working on 'package deal' to lure Taliban into talks

November 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 14 (ANI): Pakistan and Afghanistan are working on a reconciliation "package deal" to be offered to the Afghan Taliban in a bid to bring a peaceful end to the decade-long conflict in the war-ravaged country.

The ones who don't celebrate Diwali...

November 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) In the last 25 years, Attar Singh has celebrated Diwali only once with his family. The reason? He is a fire fighter here, and the tribe doesn't get a holiday on Diwali.

'Why no guidelines to protect children from sexual abuse?'

October 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has asked the central and Delhi governments to apprise it on the steps taken for framing guidelines to prevent sexual abuse of children in schools and educational institutions.

12-year trial ends with Rs.500 fine on gambler

October 18, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) After 12 years of trial, a court here has convicted a man for gambling after he pleaded guilty and slapped a fine of Rs.500 on him.

PoK woman publicly accuses Pak intelligence of kidnapping husband

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

London, Oct.17 (ANI): A woman in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has publicly accused the intelligence services of kidnapping her husband.

Two more arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 1, 2012 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Two more people, including an ex-employee of a security company, were arrested for the Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead last week, police said Monday. Three other accused are already in custody.

Two more arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Two more people, including an ex-employee of a security company, were arrested for the Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead last week, police said Monday. Three other accused are already in custody.

Three arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 30, 2012 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Three men have been arrested for a sensational Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead, police said Sunday.

No headway in Delhi's Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Delhi Police is still groping in the dark over one of the biggest heists in the capital in which the cash van of a private bank carrying Rs.5.25 was driven away by over six armed men after they shot the guard of the van, police said.

Urgent call for protection of Pak Christians, blasphemy law amendment

September 10, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 10 (ANI): A panel of five speakers at a press conference by Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS) has demanded that the government should provide "total protection" to Pakistani Christians, including Rimsha Masih and her family.

Pak SC orders action against channels for airing 'obscene' programmes

August 7, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Islamabad, Aug 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has directed the acting chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take strict action against television channels airing 'obscene' programmes and advertisements.

Two minors raped in Delhi

July 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Two minors, including a six-year-old girl, were raped in separate incidents here Tuesday, police said, adding that both the accused - a juvenile and a government school teacher - were caught.

Haqqani's lawyers to challenge Memo commission's impartiality

July 8, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Islamabad, July 8 (ANI): Lawyers for Husain Haqqani are preparing a strong rebuttal, to what they describe as "ideological and political" findings of the inquiry commission, headed by Balochistan Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, after all controversies regarding the Supreme Court superceded its controversial decisions in the memo case.

14 killed, nearly 40 wounded in Pakistan blast

June 7, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) At least 14 people, including two children, were killed and around 40 injured Thursday in a bomb blast outside an Islamic seminary in Pakistan's Quetta city, police said.

12 killed, 40 wounded in Pakistan blast

June 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and over 40 injured Thursday in a bomb blast outside a seminary in Pakistan's Quetta city, police said.

Eight die in Pakistan blast

June 7, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Eight people, including two children, were killed Thursday in a massive blast outside a seminary in Pakistan's Quetta city, a media report said.

Seven dead in Pakistan bus attack

May 25, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Islamabad, May 25 (IANS) At least seven people were killed in southern Pakistan when gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus, a media report said Friday.

Seven killed in Pakistan bus attack

May 25, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, May 25 (IANS) At least seven people were killed in southern Pakistan when gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus, a media report said Friday.

Pakistani clerics condemn use of religion for terrorism

May 21, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Islamabad, May 21 (IANS) Around 40 religious leaders in Pakistan launched a front -- National Solidarity Council -- Monday to promote sectarian harmony and resolve disputes and oppose the use of religion for terrorism.

Memogate scandal: Commission orders forensic test of Ijaz's Blackberry phone, computer

May 6, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (ANI): The judicial commission probing the Memogate scandal will be sending its secretary to London to conduct forensic tests on Mansoor Ijaz's Blackberry phone and computer, prompting Husain Haqqani's counsel to boycott the commission proceedings.

Six hurt in 15 blasts across Pakistan province

May 2, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) At least six people were injured in 15 blasts across Pakistan's Sindh province Wednesday, a media report said.

Youth killed by friend

April 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A 23-year-old man was killed by his friend following an altercation early Monday, police said.

Six percent discount on gold coins on Akshaya Tritiya

April 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India Post is offering a six percent discount on gold coins on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya across its 31 designated post offices in the national capital.

New councillors vow to push Delhi's development

April 17, 2012 at 10:13 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) They visited temples, distributed sweets and thanked their supporters for bringing them to power. The victorious candidates in the Delhi civic polls Tuesday seemed to be in a mood to celebrate and were unanimous on the need for development.

Aarushi case: CBI reaches Nupur's residence after court issues NBW

April 11, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi/Ghaziabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Hours after a special court in Ghaziabad issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against murdered Aarushi Talwar's mother Nupur Talwar for failing to make an appearance in the court during hearing of the case, the CBI has reached the Hauz Khas residence of the Talwars with the warrant.

It's now Facebook, Twitter, Youtube for candidates in local polls

April 6, 2012 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Times have changed and so has political campaigning. In order to reach out to the younger generation, candidates in upcoming municipal polls in the capital are using Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and other social networking sites to communicate with voters.

Ex ISI chief Pasha rejects claim of military coup to topple Pak govt

April 5, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr 5(ANI): Former Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha has rejected claims that the Pakistan army had planned a coup to topple the government.

Ex ISI chief Pasha denies military coup was planned to topple Pak govt

April 5, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Islamabad, Apr 5(ANI): Former Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha has rejected claims that the Pakistan army had planned a coup to topple the government.

Yasin Malik doubts 'mentally sick' Ijaz's credibility in Memo Gate scandal

March 27, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Islamabad, Mar 27 (ANI): Jammu-Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman Yasin Malik has described Mansoor Ijaz a 'mentally sick' man, whose credibility in the Memo Gate scandal is doubtful.

Haqqani admits to making 8 'non memo related' phone calls to Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011

March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): Pakistan's former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has admitted to making at least eight phone calls of about 40 minutes to Pakistan- American businessman Mansoor Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011, but denied that the MemoGate was the topic of their conversation.

Haqqani admits to making 8 'non memo related' phone calls to Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011

March 22, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): Pakistan's former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has admitted to making at least eight phone calls of about 40 minutes to Pakistan- American businessman Mansoor Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011, but denied that the MemoGate was the topic of their conversation.

Ijaz claims to have details of Zardari-Benazir Bhutto's bank accounts

March 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key man in the Memo Gate scandal, has claimed that he has details of President Asif Ali Zardari and his assassinated wife Benazir Bhutto's bank accounts.

Ijaz claims to have details of Zardari-Benazir Bhutto's bank accounts

March 17, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key man in the Memo Gate scandal, has claimed that he has details of President Asif Ali Zardari and his assassinated wife Benazir Bhutto's bank accounts.

Ijaz says he's not sure about Zardari-Kayani phone call on Osama raid

March 4, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Islamabad, Mar 4 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has issued a clarification in which he claimed that he is not sure of the authenticity of telephonic conversation between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief about Army Staff Ashfaq Pervez Kayani in the intervening night of May 1 and May 2.

Ijaz says he's not sure about Zardari-Kayani phone call on Osama raid

March 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Mar 4 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has issued a clarification in which he claimed that he is not sure of the authenticity of telephonic conversation between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief about Army Staff Ashfaq Pervez Kayani in the intervening night of May 1 and May 2.

US obstructed data BlackBerry chat verification over memo issue: Ijaz

March 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Islamabad, Mar 3 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key man in the Memo Gate scandal, has said that the Obama administration had blocked the validation of his BlackBerry set that he had used for chatting with former ambassador Husain Haqqani.

US obstructed data BlackBerry chat verification over memo issue: Ijaz

March 3, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Islamabad, Mar 3 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key man in the Memo Gate scandal, has said that the Obama administration had blocked the validation of his BlackBerry set that he had used for chatting with former ambassador Husain Haqqani.

PML-N to form next govt. in Sindh: Nawaz Sharif

March 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Islamabad, Mar 2 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif has said that his party would form the next government in Sindh.

Memo panel asked to use ISI chief's statement as evidence following Ijaz's refusal to visit Pak

January 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (ANI): After Pakistani-American businessman refused to show up before the Supreme Court in Pakistan over security reasons, Barrister Zafarullah Khan, one of the petitioners in the Memo Gate case, requested the judicial commission to summon Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant-General Ahmad Shuja Pasha to testify on the same issue.

Memo panel asked to use ISI chief's statement as evidence following Ijaz's refusal to visit Pak

January 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (ANI): After Pakistani-American businessman refused to show up before the Supreme Court in Pakistan over security reasons, Barrister Zafarullah Khan, one of the petitioners in the Memo Gate case, requested the judicial commission to summon Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant-General Ahmad Shuja Pasha to testify on the same issue.

Memo commission rejects Ijaz's plea to testify abroad over security reasons

January 25, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Islamabad, Jan 25 (ANI): The judicial commission probing the memogate scandal has given Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz a last chance to appear before it by February 9 in Islamabad, rejecting his plea to testify abroad on the same issue over security reasons.

Rehman Malik assures memo Commission of giving high-level security to Ijaz in Pakistan

January 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Islamabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has assured the commission investigating the Memo Gate scandal that he would provide high-level security to Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz on his arrival in Islamabad, and would not put his name on the Exit Control List (ECL).

Rehman Malik assures memo Commission of giving high-level security to Ijaz in Pakistan

January 24, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Islamabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has assured the commission investigating the Memo Gate scandal that he would provide high-level security to Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz on his arrival in Islamabad, and would not put his name on the Exit Control List (ECL).

Pak judicial commission directs authorities in UK to issue visa to Mansoor Ijaz

January 9, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9(ANI): A Pakistan judicial commission probing the Memo Gate scandal has directed concerned authorities in England to issue a visa to Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz to allow him to appear before it.

Afghan inmates 'tortured, abused' at US-run prison

January 8, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Kabul, Jan 8 (ANI): The US Army has been accused of abusing and torturing Afghans held at a prison near Kabul.

US halts Pak drone strikes after deadly November 26 NATO Airstrike

December 21, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Islamabad, Dec 21(ANI): The Central Intelligence Agency has stopped firing at Pakistan militants since the November 26 deadly NATO airstrike along the Afghan border to prevent aggravating already strained ties with Islamabad, Senate Defence's Committee head has said.

'Taliban trusts four leaders for peace talks'

December 18, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Islamabad, Dec 18(ANI): A Taliban commander has said the Tehreek-e Taliban (TTP) would definitely consider different viewpoints put across in the peace talks if four people, who were trusted by the organization, took part in the negotiations.

Baloch court directs govt. to seek Musharraf, Aziz extradition over Bugti murder case

November 2, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Quetta, Nov 2 (ANI): The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has directed the federal government to seek the extradition of former Pakistan president Prevez Musharraf, former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and other accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case, all of whom are abroad.

Life arid without stories of Indian heritage and culture: Dikshit

August 6, 2011 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug.6 (ANI): Delhi is bound to become a world heritage city as it has a number of monuments connected to history, said Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday.

Tomboys 'likelier to turn into lesbians because of their genes'

July 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): It is known that there are well-established traits, which differ between girls and boys. For example, boys engage in 'rough and tumble' play than girls do.

Pak Army undecided on action against servicemen arrested over Hizbut Tahrir links

June 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Islamabad, June 27(ANI): Pakistan's military command has yet to decide on action against the five army officers recently arrested over their alleged links to Hizbut Tahrir, a banned extremist organisation.

US, Israel and India behind terror acts in Pak: Qazi Ahmad

June 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM

Nowshera, June 13 (ANI): Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad has accused the United States, Israel and India of being directly involved in terror acts in Pakistan particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Villagers vote for development in Bhaderwah

June 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Bhaderwah (Jammu), June 11 (ANI): Once Known as hot bed of militancy and now a famous tourist destination, residents of Bhaderwah tehsil in District Doda are looking forward to development and growth while casting ballots in the village council poll on Saturday.

Pak Navy admits 'security failure' led to Karachi naval base attack

June 1, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Islamabad, June 1(ANI): The Pakistan Navy has admitted that "security failure" led to the terrorist attack on Karachi's Mehran Naval Station.

Pak Senate declines funds for submarines purchase

March 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Islamabad, Mar 12(ANI): The Pakistan Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production has rejected recommendations for buying submarines owing to the country facing an economic crunch.

Pakistan has become 'factory of issuing fatwas': PUC chief

February 2, 2011 at 6:13 PM

Lahore, Feb 2(ANI): Pakistan has become a factory of issuing fatwas (religious edicts), Pakistan Ulema Counsel (PUC) Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi has said.

Pak clerics warn of protests if blasphemy laws are amended

December 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Dec. 13 (ANI): Religious parties in Pakistan have warned that they will launch a movement called the Tehreek Namoos-e-Risalat (TNR), if the government moves to amend the country's blasphemy laws.

Musharraf forced me not to resist BP deal at 'throwaway price': Ex-minister

November 27, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (ANI): Former Pakistan Petroleum Minister Usman Aminuddin has revealed that then President Pervez Musharraf and ex-Premier Shaukat Aziz had been forcing him to not to resist the British Petroleum (BP) deal for buying Occidental Petroleum' shares in Badin field, whose assets were being sold at a throwaway price in 2002.

US promoting India, using Pakistan as a 'war on terror' tool: Former JI chief

November 14, 2010 at 5:42 PM

Charsadda, Nov 14 (ANI): The former chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Qazi Hussain Ahmed, has accused the United States of promoting India in the region while using Pakistan merely as a tool to achieve its objectives in the name of 'war on terror.'

Reopening Swiss cases would put Pak's sovereignty at stake: Pak Law Ministry

September 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM

Islamabad, Sep 24 (ANI): In response to Supreme Court's orders directing the federal government to re-open the money laundering cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, the Law Ministry has forwarded a summary to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, stating that the cases against him cannot be reopened.

Canadian, Indian experts join hands to tackle Haemophilia

September 3, 2010 at 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep.3 (ANI): The Bleeding Disorders Program in Winnipeg, Canada and the Haemophilia Society (Delhi) are jointly organising an International Symposium on haemophilia on September 4 and 5 at the LPS Auditorium, PHD House, August Kranti Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.

Pak senators want change in PPP Govt's attitude towards Balochistan

July 27, 2010 at 12:24 PM

Islamabad, Jul 27 (ANI): Pakistani senators have expressed their concern over the deteriorating law and order in the country, particularly in Balochistan, and urged the government to take appropriate steps for curbing violence across the country.

Pak seeking peaceful resolution of issues with India, says Ex-Minister

July 23, 2010 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, July 23(ANI): Former Pakistan Education Minister Lieutenant General (retired) Javed Ashraf Qazi has said that his country has been seeking a peaceful resolution of disputes and normalization of relations with India.

RAW, MOSAD fuelling sectarian violence in Pakistan: former JI chief

July 5, 2010 at 3:26 PM

Lahore, July 5 (ANI): Former Jamat-e-Islami (JeI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed has blamed India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Israel's Mosad for fuelling sectarian violence in the country by attacking shrines and religious places.

Discernable 'mistrust' in CIA-ISI ties: US

June 28, 2010 at 2:05 PM

Islamabad, June 28 (ANI): While accusing the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) of not sharing important information, the Obama administration has highlighted that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Pakistan's all powerful intelligence agency have massive mistrust amidst them.

10 policemen injured in NWFP suicide attack

April 24, 2010 at 4:28 PM

Peshawar, Apr.24 (ANI): At least 10 policemen were wounded when a suicide attacker targeted a prison van in Pakistan's troubled tribal region of North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

Sania, Shoaib likely to wed today!

April 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (ANI): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza will reportedly tie the nuptial knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik here this evening.

There is no obstacle to Shoaib-Sania marriage: Farooq Abdullah

April 5, 2010 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that he did not think there was any barrier to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik's impending nuptials with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.

Traders to chalk out plans about 'Bandh' against hike in VAT soon

March 27, 2010 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (ANI: Traders in the national capital, having protested on Saturday for half-day, decided to hold three meetings in next few days to chalk out their future strategy about the Bandh call against the hike in VAT slabs.

Traders give a call for 'Delhi Bandh' against hike in VAT

March 27, 2010 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (ANI): Traders in the national capital have given a public call to observe 'Delhi Bandh' in protest against the Delhi Government's proposal to increase in the VAT (Value Added Tax) slabs.

Killing unarmed citizens is no jihad, says Qazi Hussain Ahmed

February 10, 2010 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb.10 (ANI): Former Jamait-e-Islami chief and founder of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (United Council of Action ) Qazi Hussain Ahmed has said killing of innocent non-combatant citizens is not jihad.

PML-N should respect Zardari's constitutional immunity: Fazl

February 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM

Peshawar, Feb. 1 (ANI): JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that Asif Ali Zardari enjoys constitutional immunity as a president and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) should respect this fact.

Major political parties don't buy Zardari's 'threat to Pakistan' conspiracy theory

January 4, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4(ANI): Senior politicians of various political parties in Pakistan have rejected the intense campaign launched by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leadership against state institutions and the media, saying that its a pre-emptive strategy to influence the upcoming detailed judgment of the Supreme Court on the NRO.

Commonwealth Games mascot 'Shera' participates in X'Mas fete

December 26, 2009 at 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Shera, the mascot of the Commonwealth Games-2010, was the centre of attraction at a public event to hail Christmas at the St. Mary's Orthodox Church here last evening.

Pak religious leaders declare suicide attacks 'haram'

December 14, 2009 at 2:39 PM

Lahore, Dec. 14 (ANI): Religious leaders from various schools of thought across Pakistan have termed suicide attacks 'haram' or un-Islamic.

Top self-styled militant commander arrested in Kashmir

December 4, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Anantnag (J-K), Dec 4 (ANI): Jammu Kashmir police assisted by the paramilitary forces arrested a top militant belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammad.

Pak SCBA claims Zardari's wasn't eligible to contest elections

December 2, 2009 at 2:37 PM

Lahore, Dec.2 (ANI): Pakistan Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Anwar Qazi has asked all ministers and bureaucrats who were benefited by the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to resign, , adding that following the expiry of the controversial amnesty law, President Asif Ali Zardari's nomination on the post is now 'open to question'.

Zardari to be father of all orphans in Pakistan!

November 11, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Islamabad. Nov.11 (ANI): The Pakistan Presidency has suggested putting President Asif Ali Zardari's name in the father's name column of the legal documents of all orphans in the country.