Pakistan News

RAWALPINDI: At 7:15 am on a dusty street corner in Rawalpindi, among the dozen rickety minibuses jostling for passengers, a brand-new, bright pink vehicle stands out.

Islamabad, March 8 : Pakistan is reportedly devising a cyber security strategy to counter cyber attacks or infiltration from other countries.

Pakistan has emphasized focused efforts to end the use of children and drone strikes in armed conflicts since they infringe the rights of children to life and education.

Pakistani officials say authorities are investigating whether malnutrition is responsible for the deaths of nearly two dozen children in the country's drought-hit desert south.

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 disappeared from air traffic control screens over waters between Malaysia and Vietnam early Saturday morning, leaving the fates of the 239 people aboard in doubt.

India and Pakistan should reduce spending on external security - defence - and use the surplus resources for improving living standards of the people, a leading Pakistani daily said Friday.

ISLAMABAD: The French Embassy to Pakistan organised a reception on Friday to celebrate the International Women's Day with prominent Pakistani women, including human rights activists, artists, scholars and independent workers.

LAHORE: March 7, 2014. Mrs. Imran is a Women Human Rights Defender and Co-coordinator of LEAD, focusing on "The Project of Women Empowerment" in Pakistan .She is very energetic and active in the field of women rights, she had to face many hardships during her campaign for women rights.

For news details visit : http://www.nation.com.pk/national/07-Mar-2014/1600-pakistani-women-murdered-370-raped-in-2013 For news details Read on : 1600 Pakistani women murdered, 370 raped in 2013 KARACHI- At least 1601 women were killed in Pakistan in the name of honor or for other reasons in 2013.

Pakistan is one of a few countries where the polio virus is endemic. The country faces opposition to eradicating the virus from extremist groups that continue to attack polio workers.

Pakistan's cities are unsafe from Islamist militant attacks due to their porous security, the country's defense minister said after suicide bombers and gunmen killed 11 people in an assault on a court in the capital earlier this week.

Six people were convicted by a court in Kandhkot, Pakistan, on March 1 in connection with the 2011 murder of Pakistani Geo News reporter Wali Khan Baar.

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KARACHI: Two people were killed while three others sustained injuries in firing and grenade attacks in the Lyari area of the metropolis on Thursday.

For news details visit : http://www.nation.com.pk/sp-health/06-Mar-2014/one-quarter-of-all-maternal-deaths-in-pakistan-caused-by-postpartum-hemorrhage For news details Read on : One Quarter of all maternal deaths caused by Postpartum Hemorrhage in Pakistan Karachi- Consultant Gynecologist Dr Nighat Shah said today that 24 to 27% women die from ... (more)

For news details visit : http://www.nation.com.pk/karachi/06-Mar-2014/rangers-arrest-1887-recover-3236-weapons-in-6-months For news details Read on : Rangers arrest 1887, recover 3236 weapons in 6 months KARACHI- Pakistan Rangers Sindh has arrested 1887 criminals and recovered 3236 weapons in the last six months during targeted actions in Karachi, ... (more)

In this Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, Pakistani students take notes during class at a charity school founded by Humaira Bachal, in Karachi, Pakistan.

In this Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, Pakistani students take notes during class at a charity school founded by Humaira Bachal, in Karachi, Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD: While vehemently condemning the terrorist attacks in the country Pakistan Ulema Council head Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said that he strongly condemned all forms of violence in the country and offers his undeterred support for maintaining peace in the country, while claiming terrorists being trained by Afghan intelligence were behind ... (more)

Former U.S. Ambassador Cameron Munter suggested that for the U.S. to forge a better relationship with Pakistan the focus on governmental relations needs to be dimmed.