China had eluctantly agreed to open consultations with ASEAN on a code of conduct.
Verdict is a blow to former Maldivian President Mohammed Nasheed who won the first round.
Kayani's statement was seen as a positive move as it scotched rumours affecting the govt's image.
It was the latest incident against the govt and UN-backed effort to eradicate polio from Pak.
Typhoon Fitow is expected to raise waves as high as 10 meters.
Japan Airlines,All Nippon Airways canceled its flights to and from Naha because of the typhoon.
Over 80 were killed in the twin suicide bombing at All Saints Church in Peshawar on Sept 22.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks yet,suspicion likely to fall on Pak Taliban.
Khan said former military ruler Musharraf had misled the nation about his commitments to the US.
Sectarian violence in Myanmar has continued unabated despite govt's efforts to curb it.
However,their boats will remain in custody to deter owners from sending them into disputed waters.
The new missiles are reportedly capable of reaching targets at the heart of North Korea.
The dead included at least 15 members of a family who had come to the city from a nearby village.
Sharif said if there is peace in Afghanistan and India,there will be peace in Pakistan too.
Director of the National Seismic Centre said the epicentre was in Awaran,more aftershocks expected.
The aftershock triggered panic and fear among residents of Awaran district.
Sharif also wants to resolve the Kashmir problem and other contentious matters with India.
It is illegal being gay in Pakistan,a staunchly conservative Islamic polity.
The attack took place in the skies over the troubled Balochistan province.
Aziz said if India provides information on Dawood's whereabouts,they will 'try' to help.
It was so powerful it caused a small island to emerge from the Arabian Sea,off the Pakistani coast.
The injunction was vetted by majority of seven-member bench.
The attackers have mainly targeted government and security installations and security personnel.
Somalia's Shahab rebels said the carnage was in retaliation for Kenya's intervention in Somalia.
Former Politburo member was convicted of bribery,embezzlement and abuse of power.




