Benazir Bhutto News

In this July 8, 2008 file photo, Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani speaks during a joint press conference of the D-8 Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Afghan troops clashed with Taliban insurgents attacking a supply convoy for NATO troops, killing nine militants, officials said Saturday. Roadside bombs killed a NATO soldier in a separate convoy and four policemen.

The violence came as Barack Obama arrived in Kabul with an official congressional delegation. It was the Democratic presidential contender's first visit to Afghanistan.

The militants were killed after they attacked a supply convoy for NATO-led troops in Zabul province, said provincial police official Jalali Khan. There were no casualties among Afghan troops, he said.

The Civil Aviation Authority has signed a Rs11.8bn contract with an Irish firm for the construction of the airport's airside infrastructure.

The bodyguard of Benazir Bhutto, who was to be a key witness in an investigation into her assassination, has been shot dead.

Friday, July 25, 2008 By our correspondent LAHORE: A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of Pakistan to restraint the government from inviting the help of the United Nations for investigation into ...

LAHORE: Deputy Speaker Sindh Assembly Shehla Raza said that the killing of Khalid Shahenshah might be linked to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, Dawn News reported on Tuesday.

ISLAMABAD: The murder of Benazir Bhutto's close and trusted personal guard, Khalid Shahanshah, on Tuesday in Karachi has eliminated one crucial evidence in the Benazir's assassination case, a top interior ...

The operational chief of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan also said that the recent attack on the Danish embassy in Islamabad was conducted by his organisation.

Karachi News.Net Wednesday 23rd July, 2008 Karachi, July 23 : President of Pakistan Muslim Leagu-Q Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain today said that the Pakistan People's Party led government was avoiding to pursue the ...

AFP, Islamabad Leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition met on Wednesday to discuss the threat of Islamic militancy and rifts over the restoration of judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf, officials said.

KARACHI: Gunmen shot and killed a bodyguard of slain former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Tuesday, police and a party official said.

The investigation into the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto could cost Pakistan up to USD 100 million and take up to 14 months to complete, a media report said on Wednesday.

KARACHI: Gunmen killed the security incharge of the Bilawal House, Khalid Shahanshah, outside his residence in the upmarket Defence neighbourhood here on Tuesday.

Gunmen killed a senior security officer for Asif Ali Zardari, head of Pakistan's ruling party, in the southern city of Karachi on Tuesday, police and party officials said.

After the attack, militants managed to take away their wounded comrades, while the dead were shifted to Hangu, according to officials.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday launched monsoon tree plantation campaign, dedicating year 2009 to environment protection and greener Pakistan.

At least 10 Taliban died in fierce fighting between two rival militant groups in northwestern Pakistan, a government official and Taliban spokesman said Saturday.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Saturday his government would not allow any foreign forces to operate against militants inside the country, but said Pakistan would continue to support the ...

Afghan troops clashed with Taliban insurgents attacking a supply convoy for NATO troops, killing nine militants, officials said Saturday, while roadside bombs killed a NATO soldier in a separate convoy and four ...

LAHORE: The will of former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto placed before the world by PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari after her death nominating him and his son Bilawal as the successors of the party was fake ...