Poll scrutiny in Pakistan tests candidates` knowledge of Islam

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 18:54

Pakistanis are being treated to spectacle of politicians struggling to recite Quranic verses and answer questions about Islamic law as part of scrutiny of nomination papers for May`s general election.

Blast in northwest Pakistan kills two

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 15:43

The blast targeted the motorcade of Awami National Party leader Adnan Wazir, a former member of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, in Wali Noor area of Bannu district.

Ensuring safe polls a challenge: Pakistani daily

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 14:58

A leading Pakistani daily feared militants could launch offensive in their bid to scuttle elections so as to weaken fledgling democratic institutions and push the country into turmoil again.

Thousands protest in Pakistan against Shia killings

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 00:02

Civil society and Shia groups protested in Pakistan against bomb attacks that killed nearly 100 Hazara Shias and demanded action against militant groups that are targeting the minority community.

ANP leader, 13 others injured in blast in Pakistan

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 15:47

Awami National Party leader Bashir Khan Umarzai and 13 others were injured on Saturday when his entourage was targeted with a roadside bomb in Pakistan`s restive northwest, police said.

ANP minister, 8 others killed in Pak suicide attack

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 19:59

The bomber struck as Bashir, 69, was leaving the house in the congested Dhaki Nalbandi neighbourhood near Qissa Khwani Bazar this evening.

Pak suicide attack kills six including ANP leader

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 18:58

An anti-Taliban Awami National Party leader was among six people killed when a motorcycle-borne suicide bomber blew himself up near his car in Buner district of Pak.

Australian mining magnate to run for Parliament

Last Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012, 13:54

Mining magnate Clive Palmer, one of Australia`s richest business people, said Monday he hoped to run for Parliament for the conservative opposition.

New Zealand PM John Key wins second term

Last Updated: Saturday, November 26, 2011, 09:59

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key won a second term on Saturday, with voters in no mood for change.

Awami National Party chief to visit India

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 16:46

Awami National chief Asfandyar Wali Khan, a top leader of Pakistan`s ruling coalition, will make a week-long visit to India this week to attend the centennial celebrations of the Islamic University in New Delhi.

UNP adopts new constitution to topple Lanka govt

Last Updated: Monday, December 13, 2010, 00:39

The new additions take away the powers of leadership to act arbitrarily.

Musharraf primarily wanted to "secure his office": Sherpao

Last Updated: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 17:13

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf primarily wanted to "secure his office" and was even willing to align with the PPP and Awami National Party after the 2008 elections, a former interior minister has said.