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

Decks cleared for civil terminal in Taj city Agra

June 18, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Agra, June 18 (IANS) Ending years of uncertainty, union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has cleared a civil aviation terminal at the Kheria Air Force Base in this Taj city, raising hopes of increased tourist traffic, a senior tourism industry official said. Once it is functional, passengers will not have to pass through the air base to board their aircraft.

Iran issues ultimatum on gas pipeline to Pakistan

June 16, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Islamabad, June 16 (ANI): Pakistan should accelerate the gas pipeline project with Iran or the latter would impose financial punishments on Islamabad, an Iranian source ha revealed.

ISI given Rs.600 mn for 'special assignment': report

June 13, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Islamabad, June 13 (IANS) Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was given Rs.600 million (about $6,090,800) in the country's federal budget for fiscal 2012-13 to perform a "special assignment" on the directive of the prime minister.

Pak business body hails outgoing Indian envoy Sabharwal's four-year stint as 'remarkable'

June 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (ANI): Outgoing Indian envoy Sharat Sabharwal's four-year stint in Islamabad as India's top official has been remarkable, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Muhammad Haroon Agar has said.

Forced marriages, worsening law and order situation driving out Hindus from Sindh, says legislator

June 10, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, June 10 (ANI): A Hindu legislator has cautioned the new Pakistani Government that forced marriages, worsening law and order and rampant poverty driving Hindus away from Sindh.

Pakistani MP flees from court after bail rejected

June 9, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) A newly-elected Pakistani parliamentarian fled from an anti- terrorism court after his bail application was rejected in a murder case, a media report said Sunday.

'Pakistani MPs' oath taking marks historic transition'

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) The oath taking by newly elected members of the National Assembly "sets the seal on the historic transition" from one civilian government to another, said a Pakistani daily Monday.

Zardari will not seek another presidential term

June 2, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Islamabad, June 2 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari says he will not seek another presidential term after his present five-year period expires in September, Xinhua reported Sunday.

Pakistani provincial assemblies' new members take oath

May 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Islamabad, May 29 (IANS) Newly elected members of Pakistani provincial assemblies of Khyber Paktunkhwa (KP) and Sindh provinces Wednesday took oath, media reports said.

Balochistan bleeds

May 28, 2013 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): What a country can do to itself, no other country can do better. Asked the other day, a former Indian intelligence official remarked that India does not have to do anything in Pakistan because they are doing a much better job of committing harakiri.

Pakistani advocate, two kids shot dead

May 28, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Islamabad, May 28 (IANS) An advocate and two of his children were gunned down in Karachi Tuesday, a media report said.

Former PM Jamali joins Nawaz Sharif's party

May 26, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Pakistan's former prime minister Mir Zafrullah Jamali has joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Geo News reported.

Sindh HC dismisses defeated JI candidate's rigging plea on PTI win in Karachi

May 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 25 (ANI): The Sindh High Court has dismissed a plea from a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate, who challenged the results of the election of Karachi's PS-39 seat, which has been won by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Kashmir's famed countryside yielding to concrete (Feature)

May 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Sonamarg/Ganderbal, May 24 (IANS) Thanks to the skyrocketing land prices in the countryside, Kashmiri villagers are basking in their newfound financial affluence, caring little for the land of their ancestors that are being sold to buy modern-day luxuries.

Nawaz Sharif promises 'positive change' in Pakistan within 100 days

May 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Lahore, May 21 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has vowed his government would continue its work for the betterment of the people and would bring about positive change in the first 100 days of his government.

'Legislation necessary to curb religious discrimination, ensure minority rights in Pak'

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Karachi, May 19 (ANI): Religious discrimination and acts like forced conversion of Hindu girls in Pakistan should be declared as crimes against humanity and legal action should be taken to curb it, speakers at a consultation on minority rights have said.

Pakistani PM to free 51 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Islamabad, May 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan interim Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has decided to release 51 Indian fishermen on humanitarian grounds in a goodwill gesture, the prime minister's office said Friday.

Pakistan to free 51 Indian fishermen

May 17, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has decided to release 51 Indian fishermen on humanitarian grounds as a goodwill gesture, the prime minister's office said Friday.

PPP to form coalition govt. with MQM in Sindh: Zardari

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Karachi, May 15 (ANI): Pakistan president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari has approved a coalition government with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Sindh province, according to PPP leader Naveed Qamar.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N emerges single largest party

May 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of Pakistan Tuesday announced results of 254 National Assembly seats, with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz heading the tally with 123 seats, followed by the Pakistan Peoples Party with 31 seats.

Impossible! 49 stations had more than 100 percent voting

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) Forty-nine polling stations in Pakistan achieved the impossible -- the votes polled were more than the total number of voters.

Nawaz for friendly ties with India, invites Manmohan to Pakistan (Roundup)

May 13, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who is set to be Pakistan's prime minister for a third time, Monday said his government would have friendly relations with India and said he would invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to his oath-taking ceremony here.

PPP accepts Pakistan election results as Zardari greets nation

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Pakistan's outgoing ruling party, which faced defeat in the May 11 elections, Monday announced that it accepts polls results despite "serious reservations".

Nawaz Sharif invites Manmohan to Pakistan

May 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who is set to be Pakistan's prime minister for a third time, said Monday he would invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to his oath-taking ceremony here.

Pakistan poll losers cry foul, but scrips zoom up

May 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Pakistan witnessed protests by losing candidates who alleged rigging Monday, but delighted investors gave such a thumbs-up to the winners that the KSE-100 index zoomed up and breached the record in the country's history of stock trading.

PPP likely to form government in Sindh province

May 13, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the majority party in Sindh and now looks set to form the government in the province on its own, a media report said.

HRCP suggests Election Commission revamp following 'poorly managed' polls

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Lahore, May 13 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has rated the May 11 elections in the country as the "most poorly managed affair", and has recommended a serious initiative to revamp the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), redefine its priorities and reduce bureaucrats' meddling in political affairs.

Pakistanis voted for change: Daily

May 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The decision of Pakistan's voters is unambiguous, "they wanted and voted for change", said a daily Monday, a day after unofficial results showed that Nawaz Sharif was poised to return as prime minister for the third time.

Nawaz Sharif vows to fulfil all poll promises

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif Saturday pledged to fulfil all the promises that he made during the election campaign and thanked the masses for expressing confidence in his party and leadership.

Over 30 dead as Pakistan braves Taliban to vote (Intro Roundup)

May 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Bombings and street clashes left at least 32 people dead and over 200 others injured Saturday as millions of Pakistanis defied Taliban threats and voted to elect a new parliament and four provincial assemblies.

32 killed, over 200 injured on Pakistan election day

May 11, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) At least 32 people were killed and 224 others injured in a number of attacks and incidents of violence across Pakistan on the day of general and provincial assembly elections, media reports said.

Pakistani caretaker PM thanks voters for huge turnout

May 11, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Saturday thanked the country's people for coming out in huge numbers and exercising their right to vote.

15 die as Pakistan braves Taliban to vote (Roundup)

May 11, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Bombings and street clashes left 15 people dead Saturday as millions of Pakistanis defied Taliban threats and voted to elect a new parliament and four provincial assemblies.

Nawaz Sharif, Imran pleased over poll turnout

May 11, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif and cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan Saturday expressed satisfaction over the turnout in the peaceful general elections in the country.

'Non-Muslim minority community voters to play major role in Pak polls'

May 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Votes of the non-Muslim sections in Pakistan are likely to play a decisive role in the final result of May 11 polls, according to National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman, Tariq Malik.

Pak Taliban chief sanctions attacks across country on polling day

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): The chief commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a mandate to Taliban commanders to carry out widespread attacks in the country on May 11.

Pakistan to deploy 70,000 troops during polls

May 3, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) The Pakistan Army has started deployment of 70,000 troops for election-related duties that would include security and maintenance of peace and order, a military spokesman said.

Pakistan army to deploy 70,000 troops for election security

May 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan Army has started deployment of 70,000 troops for election-related duties that include security and maintenance of peace and order, the military spokesman said Thursday.

Agra may soon get airport boost to tourism

May 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Agra, May 2 (IANS) Agra's hope for a civilian airport as a boost to the Taj city's tourism industry was revived after an hour-long presentation in Lucknow before top Uttar Pradesh government officials by Agra District Magistrate Zuher Bin Sagir.

Over 1 mln Pak children go unvaccinated for polio due to worsening security situation

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 19 (ANI): Over 1.3 million children in Pakistan have missed polio vaccination due to the worsening law, order and security situation during a three-day national polio immunisation campaign which started on April 15.

Pakistani Hindus submit memorandum to UN

April 17, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A delegation of Pakistani Hindus and the VHP Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the UN explaining the violation of their rights in Pakistan, and requesting rehabilitation in India.

'45 Pakistan districts at high risk of being hit by natural disasters'

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 17 (ANI): Forty-five districts in Pakistan are at high risk of being hit by natural disasters, according to the head of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund's (PPAF) team on disaster management.

Earthquake jolts Delhi, NCR and some parts of Asia

April 16, 2013 at 6:06 PM

After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday afternoon, tremors were also felt in Deli and many parts of north India including NCR, Jaipur, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Odisha.

7.8-magnitude quake hits Iran-Pakistan border

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale jolted Iran-Pakistan border region Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.

Musharraf disqualified from parliamentary polls

April 16, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Courts in Pakistan have disqualified former president Pervez Musharraf for contesting parliamentary elections for suspending the constitution and imposing emergency in 2007 during his rule, lawyers said Tuesday.

Pakistan's secular parties modify election campaign amid looming terror threats

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 15 (ANI): Political parties in Pakistan have modified their election campaigns as terrorism threats loom large in many parts of the country.

Pakistan's 'three-day nationwide polio immunisation campaign' to begin today

April 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Islamabad, Apr 15 (ANI): Over 7.6 million children in Pakistani province of Sindh will be targeted by over 21,000 polio vaccination teams as part of a nationwide three-day immunisation campaign.

Pak CJ takes notice of 'unlimited' perks, privileges for Rehman Malik, other rulers

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 14 (ANI): The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has taken notice of unlimited perks and privileges for Rehman Malik and his predecessors; and unprecedented security protocol to former prime ministers, and has sought para-wise comments from the attorney general of Pakistan, advocate general and the Sindh Police inspector general on April 16.

Minority groups in Pakistan facing similar problems: Experts

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Karachi, April 12 (ANI): Minority groups in Pakistan are more or less facing similar problems of persecution and discrimmination, said several experts and scholars who participated in the recent two-day South Asian conference on Religious Minorities and Human Rights that was held here.

Rogue state Pak not serving purpose for which it was created: Harbiyar Marri

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): A senior Baloch leader has described Pakistan as a rogue state that has and will never serve the purpose for which it was created by the British in 1947.

Rogue state Pak not serving purpose for which it was created: Harbrayar Marri

April 12, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): A senior Baloch leader has described Pakistan as a rogue state that has and will never serve the purpose for which it was created by the British in 1947.

Pakistanis seeks friendship with India: Fahmida Riaz

April 7, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Leading Urdu poet, progressive writer and women's activist from Pakistan Fahmida Riaz has said that all three major political parties in her country seek friendly ties with India.

Two Pakistani sisters killed for honour

April 3, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) Two brothers shot dead their two sisters and two men in Pakistan's Sindh province, a media report said Wednesday in what is believed to be another incident of honour killing in the country.

Pakistan People's Party losing grip over 'traditional stronghold' Sindh: Analysts

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Karachi, Apr. 1 (ANI): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP), which swept the 2008 elections in its traditional stronghold of Sindh, largely due to the massive wave of sympathy generated by the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, may be in for a fight this time.

Minorities in Pakistan still only allowed to vote for Muslim candidates

April 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Karachi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Around 2.77 million people belonging to religious minority communities across Pakistan will take part in the electoral process, not for their own representatives, but for Muslim candidates.

Shoe hurling shows Pakistanis feeling miserable: Daily

April 1, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) A shoe thrown at former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf shows Pakistanis are feeling miserable since they have been "suffering greedy politicians and generals for too long", a Pakistani daily said Monday.

Shoe hurled at Musharraf

March 29, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Islamabad, March 29 (IANS) A man hurled a shoe at former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf Friday in the Sindh High Court complex while he was leaving after his bail was extended by 15 days, a media report said.

Musharraf attacked with shoe in Sindh High Court

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Islamabad, Mar 29 (ANI): An unknown man in Karachi has tried to throw a shoe at the former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf.

Sindh High Court extends Musharraf's protective bail for 15 days

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Islamabad, Mar 29 (ANI): Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's application to extend his protective bail for another 15 days has been accepted the Sindh High Court.

Pakistani court extends Musharraf's bail

March 29, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Islamabad, March 29 (IANS) Former president Pervez Musharraf's bail was extended for 15 days Friday by a Pakistani court, a media report said.

Pak eunuchs fancy chances in free-for-all polls!

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 29 (ANI): Eunuchs in Pakistan have obtained nomination papers to take part in the upcoming general elections.

Musharraf to appear before court on March 29

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Karachi, Mar. 27 (ANI): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has allowed former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf to appear in court on March 29.

Musharraf gets bail ahead of return to Pakistan

March 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Islamabad, March 22 (IANS) A court in Pakistan Friday granted protective bail to former president Pervez Musharraf who faces arrest in the country, just two days ahead of his expected return to Pakistan after nearly five years in self exile, a media report said.

Musharraf granted protective bail by Pak court ahead of return to country

March 22, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Karachi, Mar. 22 (ANI): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has granted former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf's request for protective bail in various cases pending against him, ahead of his return to the country after almost five years of self-imposed exile.

Musharraf files interim bail plea ahead of return to Pakistan

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Karachi, Mar. 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has filed an interim bail plea, two days before embarking on his journey back to Pakistan.

Pak FM Khar says India not exploring oil, gas in disputed Sir Creek area

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 15 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has told the senate that no oil and gas exploratory activities by India have been reported in the disputed Sir Creek marshland, which is under surveillance by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and Pakistan Navy.

Uncertainty looms over Hindus marriage registration in Pakistan

March 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Karachi, Mar. 10 (ANI): More than 20 Hindu couples in Pakistan got married at a mass wedding ceremony, arranged by Pakistan Hindu Council amidst apprehension, due to lack of law for registration of Hindu weddings in the country.

22 Hindu couples wed in Pakistan

March 10, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Karachi, March 10 (IANS) As many as 22 Hindu couples tied the knot in a mass wedding ceremony arranged by the Pakistan Hindu Council here, a media report said Sunday.

End corporal punishment in Pakistan schools: Daily

March 4, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) A Pakistani daily Monday called for an end to the culture of violence against schoolchildren, pointing out that in extreme cases children die at the hands of their teachers while tens of thousands drop out of school because of the fear.

Four policemen gunned down in Karachi

March 4, 2013 at 8:35 AM

Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) Four policemen were killed when unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen attacked a check-post in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday night, a media report said.

40 killed, over 130 wounded in Karachi bombings

March 4, 2013 at 2:11 AM

Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed and 135 others injured when twin blasts hit a residential area in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday night, officials said.

40 killed, over 130 wounded in twin blasts in Karachi

March 4, 2013 at 1:23 AM

Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed and 135 others injured when twin blasts hit a residential area in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday night, officials said.

Act against the rich who don't pay taxes: Pakistani daily

February 27, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Action must be taken against wealthy tax evaders, demanded a leading Pakistani daily which pointed out that Karachi alone has over 725,000 rich people who don't pay their taxes.

What's the point of having Question Hour: Pakistani daily

February 8, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistanis may aspire to democracy, but those who run the country would prefer that democracy remains a worthless badge, said a daily after research showed that 75 percent of questions asked during Question Hour in Sindh assembly went unanswered.

Outrage amongst minorities over Rehman Malik's 'non-Muslims are terrorists' remarks

February 7, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Karachi, Feb. 7 (ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) minority MPA Saleem Khurshid Khokhar has moved an adjournment motion in the Sindh Assembly against Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who reportedly said that "non-Muslims are terrorists".

Pakistan bars mobile phone service in 58 cities

January 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Islamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan suspended mobile phone services for a day Friday in 58 cities, including Lahore and Karachi, as a security measure for Eid Miladun Nabi gatherings and processions, a media report said.

100 measles deaths in 2013... and counting in Pakistan

January 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Islamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Over 100 children have died in Pakistan due to measles-related complications in the first three weeks of this year, prompting a Pakistani daily to say that the death of a few hundred children due to a preventable illness is "not an issue for those in power, who are too preoccupied with the machinations of politics".

MQM leader among four dead in Pakistan

January 17, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen killed four people, including a Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader, in Pakistan's Sindh province Thursday, Geo News reported.

Pakistanis want ban on formula milk

January 13, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Health experts, MPs and civil society members of Pakistan's Sindh province want a ban on formula milk.

DNA test ordered over rape of Pakistani Hindu minor girl

January 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Islamabad, Jan 10 (IANS) A Pakistani parliamentary committee has asked the police to conduct a DNA test to ascertain the facts over the alleged rape of a five-year-old Hindu girl by a Muslim man, a daily said Thursday.

Pakistan unlikely to pass legislation to abolish death penalty

January 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 9 (ANI): The Pakistan government has in most likelihood dropped its plans of introducing new legislation to convert death penalty into life imprisonment, according to a local newspaper.

Delay in buying vaccine caused measles deaths: Daily

January 9, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9 (IANS) An "inordinate delay" in buying measles vaccines by the Pakistan government led to over 200 deaths in the country, a leading Pakistani daily said Wednesday.

No respite from cold in Agra

January 5, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Agra, Jan 5 (IANS) There is no relief in sight from the foggy, chilly weather conditions in the Taj city for another week, weather officials said here Saturday.

Siachen Glacier shrinking due to rising temperatures

January 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Karachi, January 4 (ANI): The Siachen Glacier has reduced by 5.9 km in longitudinal extent between 1989 and 2009 because of rising temperatures, researchers say.

Three bodies dumped in gunny bags in Karachi

January 4, 2013 at 11:03 AM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Three bodies were found in gunny bags in Pakistan's port city of Karachi around Thursday midnight, Geo News reported.

Karachi rally blast toll goes up to four

January 2, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The death toll in the powerful blast following a rally in Pakistan's port city Karachi has gone up to four, a media report said Wednesday, the day after the explosion.

210 died of measles in Sindh province

January 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) A World Health Organisation (WHO) report said as many as 7,274 cases of measles were reported in Pakistan's Sindh province of which as many as 210 people died, Geo News reported Tuesday.

Pakistan's HRC demands data on number of forcibly converted Hindu girls in Sindh

December 31, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 31 (ANI): Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has called for a survey to be conducted to find out the number of forcibly converted minority community members, particularly young Hindu girls in Sindh.

Measles kills over 150 kids in Pakistan

December 30, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) Seven more children died of measles Sunday in Pakistan's southern province of Sindh, taking the toll due to the disease to 154 in the month, media reports said.

Pakistan president quashes polls delay rumours

December 28, 2012 at 1:49 AM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) Dismissing rumours about delay in the parliamentary elections, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to hold transparent and timely polls, Xinhua reported.

Bilawal Zardari may 'formally enter into Pak politics' on Bhutto's death anniversary

December 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Islamabad, Dec 27 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who is co-chairman of the ruing PPP, is likely to hand over the party's leadership to his son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the eve of the death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto.

Ajit Singh inaugurates AI Delhi-Agra flight, SP stays away

December 26, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Agra, Dec 26 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Wednesday inaugurated Air India's flight to Agra from New Delhi, arriving at the Kheria airport here from the national capital by the first flight.

Measles kills 22 kids in Pakistan

December 25, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Islamabad, Dec 25 (IANS) As many as 22 children have died of measles in Pakistan's Sindh province in a month, taking this year's toll from the disease to more than 100, officials said.

Mob kills man for desecrating Quran in Pakistan

December 22, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (IANS) A man detained for allegedly desecrating the Quran in Pakistan's Sindh province was lynched by a mob that stormed into a police station Friday, police said. His body was later torched.

3.5 mln Pak children miss polio vaccine amid attacks on immunisation workers: UN

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (ANI): Over 3.5 million children in Pakistan missed out on polio vaccination this week as the campaigns were overshadowed by the deaths of nine immunisation workers, a UN official has said.

Alleged blasphemer in Pak 'burnt to death' by mob in front of police

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (ANI): A Pakistani man has reportedly been burnt to death by a mob for allegedly desecrating the Quran in a village in Dadu district of Sindh.

Alleged blasphemer in Pak 'burnt to death' by mob in front of police

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (ANI): A Pakistani man has reportedly been burnt to death by a mob for allegedly desecrating the Quran in a village in Dadu district of Sindh.

10 die in Pakistan bus attack

December 21, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Islamabad, Dec 21 (IANS) At least 10 people died Friday in Pakistan's Balochistan when gunmen opened fire at their bus, heading to Iran from Sindh province.

3 killed in attacks on polio-eradication teams in Pakistan

December 19, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 19 (Xinhua-ANI): Three more health workers were killed on Wednesday in four incidents of firing on polio- eradication teams in Pakistan's northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the death toll to nine in such incidents over the last two days, local officials said.

Four polio vaccination workers killed in Karachi

December 18, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Islamabad, Dec 18 (IANS) At least four women polio vaccination workers were Tuesday killed and two others injured in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, Geo News reported. Another polio volunteer was killed in Peshawar city earlier in the day.