Faisal Farooq
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Articles By Faisal Farooq

Former ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, denied all allegations levelled against him by Mansoor Ijaz in the memo case despite confessing the telephonic conversation between the two. He submitted his detailed 25-page reply to the Judicial Commission, saying, “All the Blackberry messages and emails produced by Ijaz to prove his allegations are false and […]

Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, objected to the seven-member bench of the Supreme Court, making the situation more complex. The senior lawyer stated that his objection was legitimate and holds purely legal grounds. In case his plea is admitted, eight other judges including […]

Apparently the Bangladesh’s passage to the Asia Cup final is quite monotonous. The Bengali Tigers had played 29 games in the nine previous Asia Cup editions, out of which they won only two against United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hong Kong. However, they lost only a game against Pakistan in the ongoing edition while defeating […]

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has stoked his raising fight with Salman Rushdie, terming him a man with a small mindset. Speaking to NDTV, the cricketer-turned politician explained the reason for not participating in the conference, saying he could not appear with a man who had offended the world’s Muslims. Imran Khan and Salman […]

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, whose tone has been altered after Senate elections, on Wednesday said a shuffle in the cabinet is a routine matter but his resignation is not. While speaking to the media, apparently the defiance premier said parliament was a responsible institution and whatever decision it takes will in the larger […]

Apparently we are moving back to dark ages, as the days of affordable electricity are ostensibly over for poor segments of the society. In the latest blow, the government on Tuesday increased power tariff at the rate of Rs 6.39 per unit under the fuel adjustment charge, tightening the noose around the already economically oppressed […]

In order to boost up the country’s economy, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday underscored the need for chalking out new policies and strategies for the socioeconomic support of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). While chairing the third session of Gilgit-Baltistan Council, the premier said both the council and the government should work […]

Certain circles believe militancy is being brought under control, as the security forces are making claims that the battle against extremists is meeting with success, in Northwestern areas, bordering with Afghanistan. However, the ground situation is not looked like and false sense of security should give way to a pragmatic outlook. The coordinated attacks on […]

Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case on Wednesday reiterated that his client never denied following the court rulings. The solicitor, however, said court’s orders could not be implemented until Zardari holds the office of president. A seven-judge bench headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk resumed […]

In the ongoing scenario, the question ‘to write or not to write’ is frequently uttered by many in the power corridors. However, lately powerful Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani refused to do so. Gilani, whose tone has been changed after the Senate elections, submitted a 24-page reply to the Supreme Court, making it clear […]

Jamiat Ulema Islam-F chief and chairman Parliamentary Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said resolution of the Kashmir issue is requisite for long-lasting peace and cordial ties between two neighboring states. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the veteran politician has charged India of following an obstinate policy on the Kashmir issue, and freeing the […]

Zakaria Al Sadah, the brother-in-law of slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden expressed fears that he might be pushed out from Pakistan to deprive his sister and her children of legal assistance. Zakaria said that District and Session Judge Shahrukh Arjumand had also adjourned the petition of applicant till March 26 without passing any orders […]