Faisal Farooq
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Articles By Faisal Farooq

Shopping is generally associated with women but men cannot be disassociated with this hectic job. For some, the nuisance is extremely nerve-wrecking, as they have to give company to their families during their shopping-cum recreational trip. There are many kinds of female shoppers, difficult to count and differentiate in the first look, but the dichotomy […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
Opinion,
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Felicitating nation on the eve of Pakistan day, President Asif Ali Zardari said it was time to realize that the Parliament has successfully removed the vestiges of dictatorship and restored the democratic Constitution of Pakistan. The President observed, “Let us also resolve that we will uphold the Constitution and never allow it to be abrogated, […]

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has pledged to uphold the supremacy of democracy and rule of law at every cost to attain the objectives contained in the Pakistan Resolution. On his message to nation in connection with the Pakistan Day, the premier said March 23 is not only a day of celebration but also […]

The Green-shirts held their nerve to win a thrilling Asia Cup final against Bangladesh by two runs, denying the hosts their first major trophy. The host team’s hope of winning their maiden Asia Cup title was spoiled by the Pakistani bowlers who restricted hosts two short of the winning target. Chasing 237, The Bengali tigers […]

Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, who heads the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), on Thursday, said proposal of recommendations to redefine the terms of engagement with the United States could be redefined further. While speaking to the media ahead of the federal cabinet meeting, Raza Rabbani said they would consider suggestions of opposition parties. On […]

Pakistani legislators are not happy with the shocking asset-declaration exercise even they are required to do so once in a year. Every Member of Parliament is bound to reveal his assets by September 30, but there are delays in submission required documents. The memberships of those who fail to do so can be suspended until […]

It is quite a welcoming gesture that Parliament will decide new terms of engagement with the United States in light of the recommendations prepared by Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS). Since last four decades, a military dominated establishment used to formulate foreign policy exclusively. Without taking political leaderships and foreign office into confidence, the […]

Rejecting leave application, the Sindh Assembly Thursday unseated former chief minister Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim. The Sindh Assembly voted on a motion on the leave of Arbab Ghulam Rahim, declaring his seat (PS-60) vacant. In the next phase, the assembly secretariat will issue a notification and approach the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The latest […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
Pakistan,
Politics |
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Irrespective of their demands and even protest demonstrations, power consumers across the country have no path to fend off the sums that keeps to be added to their electric bills. In the latest blow, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has made an increment of Rs 6.39 per unit. Although they spared lifeline users consuming […]

Terming the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project as requisite for the country’s energy requirements, politicians belonging to different political parties urged the government to go on the plan. Governor Balochistan Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi advised the incumbent not to accept foreign pressure on the project, saying it will further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two […]

Quoting the report of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, Mark Siegel reported that former president Pervez Musharraf knew of the plotting of the BB’s murder. Siegel, an adviser and friend of late Benazir Bhutto, wrote that Musharraf was aware of the timing and personally ordered the destruction of evidences. […]

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday said Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status would be given to India by December 2012, adding it will help in strengthening the country’s economy. While speaking to a private TV channel, the foreign minister said India will automatically get the MFN status when trade relations become normalize between […]