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2008 Mumbai attacks: Trial of Pak suspects adjourned till June 1

The trial of seven Pakistani suspects, including Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks was on Saturday adjourned till June 1 as the government is yet to appoint a chief prosecutor to handle the case.

16 children, 1 teacher dead in Pakistan bus fire

Police say that a teacher was among the 17 burned to death in eastern Pakistan when a minibus taking children to school suddenly caught fire.

Militants attacks kill 9 in Pakistan

A pair of suspected militant attacks killed nine people in two different areas of northwest Pakistan on Friday, police said.

Obama's drone speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen

President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones to kill Islamic militants was well-received in two countries most affected by the strikes - Pakistan and Yemen - but criticism of the US policy remains strong.

Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen

Pakistan today freed 45 Indian fishermen as a gesture of goodwill, but confusion surrounded their release as Indian authorities here were not informed about it.

China a firm friend of Pakistan, says Li

 Chinese Premier Li KeQiang, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, spent a busy day in Pakistan on Thursday, addressing the senate, meeting both the president and caretaker PM and also touching base with PM-in-waiting Mian Nawaz Sharif.

Sharif seeks nuclear technology in meeting with Li

Prime Minister-designate Nawaz Sharif on Thursday sought civil nuclear technology to overcome Pakistan's energy crisis during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

Blast on bus in Pak kills 10 security personnel

A bomb blast ripped through a bus carrying security personnel in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing 12 people and injuring more than 20, police officials said.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang begins Pakistan visit

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit where he will meet prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif as the long-time allies look to boost trade ties.

Ex-Pak PM Ashraf submits unconditional apology to SC

Former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday submitted an unconditional apology to Pakistan's Supreme Court in a case over alleged corruption in setting up rental power projects.

Zardari blames international forces for polls loss

President Asif Ali Zardari has blamed national and international forces for his Pakistan Peoples Party's defeat in the landmark general elections.

New Pak govt may consider importing electricity from India

Pakistan's new government will seriously consider importing 1,000 MW of electricity from India as part of a short to medium-term strategy to end power outages, according to a media report today.

Musharraf gets bail in Bhutto case

A Pakistani court granted bail to the former president Pervez Musharraf over the murder of Benazir Bhutto on Monday, an official said.

Sharif's party gets majority in Parliament

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N has attained a majority in Pakistan's National Assembly after 18 independent candidates joined the party, placing it in a position to form government at the centre without striking an alliance with any other party.

Imran blames rival for colleague murder

Repolling in over 40 Karachi polling stations on Sunday may lead to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf winning another seat in Parliament as tensions grew between the party and the Karachi-based  Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) with each accusing the other of using strong arm tactics. Imtiaz Ahmad reports.
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