Kayani had been unwilling to tackle Taliban: PML-N leader

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 23:31

A leader of the ruling PML-N party has said Pakistan is being put on a "war footing" to counter a surge in terrorism even as he claimed former army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had been "unwilling" to tackle the Taliban.

PPP demands Pakistan govt launch operation against Taliban

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 17:24

The main opposition Pakistan People`s Party on Sunday demanded a military operation against militants in the country`s northwest, saying the government`s efforts to engage the Taliban in peace talks has produced no results.

Prosecutor in Pervez Musharraf case says he is receiving threats

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:56

The prosecutor appointed by Pakistan government for Pervez Musharraf`s treason trial on Saturday claimed "secret agencies" were threatening him and his family to dislodge him from the case.

47 per cent of Pakistani lawmakers do not pay taxes

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 19:00

Forty-seven per cent of 1,070 lawmakers elected to Pakistan`s national and provincial assemblies earlier this year did not pay income tax and 12 per cent do not even have a National Tax Number.

PML-N govt sacks NADRA chairman

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:58

Pakistan government sacked Chairman of National Database and Registration Authority Tariq Malik, who was involved in verification process of votes cast in some of the constituencies in the May 11 general elections.

`Musharraf would have gone abroad if he wasn`t put on trial`

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 21:03

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf would have been "sitting abroad" if the government had not initiated his trial for treason, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said.

Simla Agreement no substitute for UN resolutions: PML-N

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 20:17

Pakistan’s ruling PML-N party on Tuesday said the Simla Agreement cannot be taken as a substitute for UN resolutions on holding a plebiscite in the entire Jammu and Kashmir region.

PML-N determined to end terrorism, energy crisis: Sharif

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:21

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his firm resolve to overcome the challenges of terrorism, extremism and energy crisis during the term of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government with the support of the people.

Most Pakistanis happy with 100 days of Nawaz government

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 12:33

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif received 62 percent approval of the masses across the country for his performance during his first 100 days in office.

Terrorists can`t force Pakistan to accept their terms: Kayani

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 15:53

A day after a top general was killed in a Taliban bombing, army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Monday said militants cannot coerce Pakistan into accepting their terms as the military has the "will to take the fight to the terrorists".

PML-N roars the loudest in Pak by-polls

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 12:58

The ruling PML-N grabbed the lion`s share of seats in Pakistan`s biggest ever by-elections held in 41 constituencies consolidating its grip on power.

Zardari to discuss executions with Sharif

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 00:14

Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari wants to discuss the next week hanging of two militants with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif amidst calls to cancel their planned execution, his spokesman said on Saturday.