Zardari hints at reformation in Madaris system Updated at: 0800 PST, Saturday, May 09, 2009
WASHINGTON: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the PPP-led government in Pakistan has resolved to bring reforms in the Madaris systems whereby the academic courses will be made rather advanced while government will bring them under the rife government systems.

This president Zardari asserted amid his address to community dinner here in Washington late on Friday.

President, on the occasion, also reiterated government commit ... Full Story

Forex reserves decline by $40.1 mln
Updated at: 2036 PST, Thursday, May 07, 2009

KARACHI: The foreign reserves of the country after registering 40.1 million dollars slide during one week now stand at 11.10 billion dollars.According to the Wasimuddin, spokesman State Bank of Pakistan, the central bank holds foreign reserves amounting to 7.75 billion dollars while the 3.35 billion are with the commercial banks.The above decline is being attributed to the decrease in country’s exports.
 

Taliban overreached in Buner: Gates
Updated at: 2058 PST, Thursday, May 07, 2009

 KABUL: Taliban militants in Pakistan overreached by attacking the Buner district, prompting a sharp response from the Pakistani military, U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.Speaking at a news conference during a visit to the Afghan capital Kabul, Gates said he was "personally very satisfied" with the Pakistani government and military's response to the Taliban advance, and there was "very little chance" of the militants gaining c .... Full Story

Residents flee Buner as operation continues
Updated at: 2143 PST, Thursday, May 07, 2009

 BUNER: Security forces continued battling militants on the 10th consecutive day here as thousands of residents are fleeing the area.Attack helicopters and warplanes pounded suspected militants hideouts in Sultanwas, Elam and Gundai as the government vowed a decisive victory in the deadliest fighting to grip the restive Buner. Thousands of civilians streamed out of the Taliban stronghold and former tourist paradise on foot or crammed into cars, .... Full Story

Pak army called in to eliminate terrorists: PM
 Updated at: 2325 PST, Thursday, May 07, 2009
 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday said the armed forces have been called in to eliminate the terrorists in Swat and Malakand Division.

In a televised address to the nation, the Prime Minister also said that one billion rupees have been provided for the rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons.

He announced employment will be provided to one member of a family which has lost any of its member at the h ... Full Story