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Faisal Farooq
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Imran Khan terms current government as coalition of corrupt

The current setup in Pakistan is not a real democracy but a “coalition of the corrupt,” said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan.   Imran was speaking to a gathering held in Lahore in honour of former Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief late Qazi Hussain Ahmed.   Calling democracy the only way to prosper, the PTI chief […]

Continual of democracy: Upcoming tasks by government and opposition

The storm created by TMQ chief Tahirul Qadri is over, thanks to the correct handling of the crisis by the government. However, this would not have been possible without the clear stand taken by the joint opposition led by Nawaz Sharif and by Imran Khan’s refusal to join the long march.   What is needed […]

RPP implementation: Supreme Court rejects NAB’s report

Rejecting the report presented by NAB, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday questioned why the court’s orders are not being implemented in rental power plant case.   A three-member bench headed by the Chief Justice resumed the hearing of the case pertaining to the implementation of its 2012 verdict over the Rental Power Plants […]

SC orders to arrest Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered to arrest Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in rental power plant case.   A three member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Chaudhry Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing of rental power case. During the hearing, the bench ordered to arrest the PM and directed […]

Altaf Hussain to fire political drone attack: May demand for referendum for electoral reforms

In a bid to mount pressure on the government, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Thursday announced he will fire his political drone attack within few hours.   His announcement came at a time when pressure is building on the major political parties with the approaching date of Tahirul Qadri’s Long March.   The […]

Sights and Sounds of Shangrila: Heaven on Earth

Amidst a landscape of towering mountains, deep gorges, crashing waterfalls and quiet lakes, Skardu attracts tourists from various parts of the world.   Located in heart of Gilgit-Baltistan, Skardu is an ideal place for summer expeditions, hiking, trekking, and exploring archeological history of the region and above all to treat oneself with placidity after the […]

Altaf Hussain tenders unconditional apology; Supreme Court accepts

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the case filed against him on contempt of court. The apex court has accepted the unconditional apology of the, disposing the charges against the MQM leader.   The SC had issued a contempt of court notice on […]

Supreme Court expresses dissatisfaction over police report in Shahzeb Khan’s case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has expressed dissatisfaction over police report on Shahzeb Khan murder case, giving law enforcement agencies the January 10 deadline to arrest Shahrukh Jatoi.   A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary resumed hearing of the suo motu notice taken by him over the […]

Interview: Senior Lecturer Fareeha Azmat sees a very bright future of Pakistan (Part Two)

It seems impossible to imagine a society without teachers. Educators are often considered to be the moral keepers of nations and societies, those who give direction, hope, those who explain and unravel issues which others fail to comprehend.   Educator Fareeha Azmat sees a very bright future of Pakistan. In her view, bringing synchronization in […]

Interview: Senior Lecturer Fareeha Azmat sees a very bright future of Pakistan (Part One)

It seems impossible to imagine a society without teachers. Educators are often considered to be the moral keepers of nations and societies, those who give direction, hope, those who explain and unravel issues which others fail to comprehend.   Educator Fareeha Azmat sees a very bright future of Pakistan. In her view, bringing synchronization in […]

What Tahirul Qadri really wants from Pakistan?

Speculations regarding the postponement of elections became rife after Tahirul Qadri announced a long march on Islamabad at the head of four million people, seeking electoral reforms to stop corrupt elements from contesting elections.   His abrupt appearance and the demand of changes are certainly very confusing. He is hardly the ideal of virtue and […]

Suo motu notice on murder of Shahzeb Khan: Another success of social media

Social media has once again played a pivotal role in mobilizing masses against the cold blooded murder of Shahzeb Khan at the hand of a couple of feudal lords.   It successfully stimulated the mainstream media, prompting Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary to take suo motu notice of the incident.   Who was […]

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