Khoso named Pak caretaker premier to conduct May 11 elections

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 13:26

Pakistan`s caretaker premier- designate Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Sunday listed fragile law and order situation and holding of free and fair elections as top priorities of new interim administration.

Law Commission to be set up in J&K this year

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 21:06

The Jammu and Kashmir government is going to establish a Law Commission in the state to help the government to make new laws and also set up 18 Fast Track Courts by this year.

Work on Lakhanpur travellers mart on in full swing

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 17:56

The construction of travellers mart in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir is on in full swing and once completed, it will give a big boost to tourism activities in the region, Tourism Minister Ghulam Ahmed Mir said on Wednesday.

`Pakistan women`s team showed courage by playing in India`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 18:02

Chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board women`s wing Bushra Aitzaz said the national team had shown lot of courage by going to play in India in the ICC World Cup and other countries, including India, must now reciprocate by playing in Pakistan.

J&K Agriculture minister calls on Guv over flagship schemes

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 21:06

Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir on Wednesday called on Governor NN Vohra at Raj Bhavan here and discussed the implementation of flagship schemes concerning the agriculture sector.

J&K govt not interested in establishing Panchayati Raj: AJKPC

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 17:15

An apex body of Panchayats alleged that J&K govt is "not sincere" in its efforts to protect Panches and Sarpanches.

Iran releases daughters of Opposition leader

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 18:26

Iranian prosecutors have released the daughters of reformist leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, who has been under house arrest for nearly two years.

Pakistan captain Sana Mir appreciates India`s hospitality

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 21:36

PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf might have blamed uncertain security situation in India for the national women`s team flop show in the World Cup but captain Sana Mir returned home all praise for the hospitality showered on the team by the hosts.

I think Afzal Guru was innocent, says Hamid Mir

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10:23

Afzal Guru was "innocent", said Pakistani journalist and TV anchor Hamid Mir after the man,was hanged in New Delhi Saturday.

ICC Women's World Cup 2013: India vs Pakistan - As it happened...

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 16:56

India take on arch rivals Pakistan in the much anticipated face off in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2013.

New Zealand thrash Pakistan by seven wickets

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 18:39

A maiden five-wicket haul by Rachel Candy helped New Zealand thrash Pakistan by seven wickets and ensure a place in the Super Six, in the ICC Women`s World Cup league match, here on Sunday.

Pakistan optimistic about World Cup performance

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 22:12

Pakistan skipper Sana Mir sounded optimistic about her team`s performance in the ICC Women`s World Cup and said the off-field issues will not affect their campaign in the eight-team tournament.