Probe into Benazir Income Support Programme graft cases

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 21:18

The Pakistani government has decided to investigate alleged cases of financial mismanagement and corruption committed in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).

Musharraf to address retired army officers on Saturday

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 23:58

Embattled former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf will address retired army officers tomorrow, albeit via a recorded message, his office announced tonight.

Nuclear programme central to Pakistan`s defence: Army chief

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 22:20

Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif on Friday said Pakistan`s nuclear programme is central to the country`s defence.

Pakistan`s Attorney General resigns

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:39

Pakistan`s Attorney General Munir Malik, the government`s top law officer, resigned today for personal reasons.

Court rejects Musharraf`s plea to stay order summoning him

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:52

In a fresh setback for Pervez Musharraf, a special court conducting the embattled former dictator`s treason trial on Friday ruled the criminal procedure code is applicable in his case and rejected his plea to stay an order summoning him on January 16.

Musharraf suffering from 9 medical conditions: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 02:08

Former Pakistani military ruler General Pervez Musharraf is suffering from nine medical conditions and a coronary angiography is needed to determine if he needs a bypass surgery, a media report on Tuesday said.

Pervez Musharraf`s London flat not sold: Spokesman

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 16:01

A Pakistani-origin US businessman has claimed he has bought Pervez Musharraf`s luxury flat in London for GBP 3 million though a spokesman for the embattled former dictator denied the sale.

Two-day court exemption for Pervez Musharraf

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 15:55

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf`s medical report was submitted in a special court after he failed to attend Monday`s hearing of the high treason case against him.

French restaurant shut down for `no Pakistanis allowed` policy

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 14:06

A French restaurant was raided and shut down by police following a public outcry over its policy of not allowing Pakistanis in.

Treason trial: Musharraf given exemption from appearance

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 22:05

A special court here granted exemption to former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf from appearing in Monday`s hearing of the high treason trial against him.

Saudi Foreign Minister to arrive in Pakistan today

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 21:50

Amid speculation that embattled former dictator Pervez Musharraf might leave the country for medical treatment, Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al-Faisal will arrive here tonight on an official visit for talks with the Pakistani leadership.

Pakistan terror casualties up 20%: Report

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 20:54

Militant attacks in Pakistan killed nearly 2,500 people in 2013, up 20 percent from the year before, according to a think-tank which said the government`s "appeasement approach" had let the Taliban make a comeback.