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Operation in North Waziristan Pakistan’s internal matter: US Ambassador

Newly appointed American Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said that a military operation in North Waziristan is the internal matter of Pakistan.   “We share the concern of the government of Pakistan. The country has made more sacrifices in the war against extremism that any other country,” Olson said.   In an interview to […]

Committee forms to review ban on YouTube: Rehman Malik

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday announced that a committee has been formed to review the ban on video sharing website YouTube.   The minister said that the committee will first ask for software to help monitor controversial content being uploaded on the website.   Earlier on Tuesday, Malik had tweeted saying that he will […]

President Zardari urges nation to re-build Pakistan in accordance with vision of Iqbal

President Asif Ali Zardari urged the nation to rebuild Pakistan in accordance with the dreams and vision of the great visionary and poet of east, Allama Muhammad Iqbal.   In his message on the 135th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, he said that this could best be done by understanding Islam in the light […]

PM Ashraf pledges to make Pakistan Islamic welfare moderate state

Prime Minister Raja Pervez pledged that they will dedicate all our energies to making Pakistan a real Islamic welfare moderate state and take Pakistan to the glory envisioned by Allama Iqbal.   In his message on the 135th birth anniversary of the great thinker of Islam and poet of the East, Allama Mohammad Iqbal, he […]

An open Letter to United Bank Limited (UBL): By Hammad Siddiqui

I was a UBL Gold Card holder with excellent credit history but I didn’t know before that commercial banks in Pakistan can literally threat you, let alone the misbehaving part.   My reason for keeping a credit card is avoiding carrying cash. Having used UBL card for few years, I saw a sharp decline in […]

Balochistan Law and Order Case: Government files review petition against Supreme Court’s interim order

The federal government on Thursday filed a petition in the Supreme Court requesting it to review its verdict in the Balochistan law and order case.   On Oct 12, the apex court had issued an interim order on a petition on the law and order situation and human rights violations in Balochistan, stating that the […]

PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf says not scared threats from Shiv Sena

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf on Thursday that the board was not scared of threats from Shiv Sena, asking party head Bal Thackeray to renounce extremism and move forward with positive thinking.   While speaking to the media, he said that the Indian government had given clearance to the Pakistan cricket team and […]

Nawaz Sharif urges for harmony among institutions

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has called for complete harmony among all state institutions for the progress and prosperity of the country.   His statement came to the light amidst talk of confrontation between the military and the judiciary.   A statement issued by him stated, “Everyone – including politicians, judges and generals […]

Powerful blast kills two officials in Karachi

At least two personnel of Rangers lost their lives when an explosive-laden vehicle went off outside the Sachal Rangers Headquarters in North Nazimabad Block B area of Karachi, early on Thursday.   Apart from two causalities over 10 people sustained injuries in the incident, officials said. IG Sindh Fayyaz Leghari said that this was a […]

Prime Minister Ashraf says terrorists will not be allowed to impose agenda

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan is determined to tackle challenge of militancy, adding that militants would not be allowed to impose their agendas.   Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Defence Exhibition IDEAS-2012 in Karachi, the premier condemned terrorism in all of its manifestations. He said the government will not allow […]

Imran Khan rejects impression of getting support from ISI

Rejecting the impression of ISI’s support for establishing his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that he would quit politics if anyone could prove he had taken money from Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).   While interviewing to an Indian daily, the cricketer-turned-politician stated, “I will quit politics if anyone can prove I have taken […]

Best of America is yet to come: says re-elected Barack Obama

In his first speech after his re-election, President Barack Obama on Wednesday said the best of the United States is yet to come, offering thanks to the American people who have elected themselves up for the second term.   Barack Obama delivered a victory speech to his supporters after being projected the winner of the […]

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