Faisal Farooq
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Articles By Faisal Farooq

Asfandyar Wali Khan tables resolution seconding democracy ANP chief Asfandyar Wali Khan tabled a resolution in the National Assembly, seconding the government, democracy and continuation of democratic process. According to the resolution, parliament was people’s representative, having believes the present democratic dispensation that is about to complete four years came into being as a result […]

Former ambassador wants Akram Sheikh barred from defaming him publicly Former ambassador to the United States (US), Hussain Haqqani has asked the Judicial Commission to stop Akram Sheikh, the counsel for Pakistani-origin US national, Mansoor Ijaz, from leveling charges against him, publicly. Through his counsel Zahid Hussain Bukhari, the former ambassador Friday prayed the Commission, assigned […]

U.S. resumes spy attacks in Pakistan With a couple of missile strikes in the last two days, the U.S. drone campaign has been reactivated in Pakistan. The drone strikes remained suspended for two months after a NATO air-strike that killed 24 Pakistani troops in Slala check posts, Mohmand Agency. In order to mend worsening ties […]

Ebb of high-profile political drama A high-profile political drama has been concluded without any solid conclusion, giving a deep breath to masses. However, uncertainty will remain in terms of what will happen in future on political fronts. The chaos that gripped across the world indicates one thing that the writers of the ISPR press note, […]

NRO Beneficiary: Another controversial appointment Ignoring the already depressing situation, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has appointed Farrakh Ali Shah, currently in NAB’s custody on charges of corruption, as member National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). A notification issued by the PM Secretariat informed Farrakh Ali Shah has been appointed member of the regularity authority […]

Senate body directs police to overcome lawlessness Expressing concern over the law and order situation in the country, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights Thursday directed provincial police chiefs to take solid measures to overcome rising incidents of crimes. Secretary Human Rights Batool Iqbal alleged that police officials were also involved in crimes and […]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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ANP resolves to second government in hard times The Awami National Party (ANP), the frontline ally of the government, reposed its confidence on the government, saying it would resist any unconstitutional step by any institution or individual. “We will continue to support the government and the system and fully oppose any undemocratic and unconstitutional move […]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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Senate elections on March 2 Amidst the rising tensions between different organs of state, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday announced to hold the much-awaited Senate polls on March 2, 2012. A notification issued by the commission declared that 54 Senators, including four reserved seats for minorities, under the 18th amendment, will be elected […]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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Imran Khan’s PTI: New faction of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf In what appeared to be the first blow to the Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, a dissident member announced to partway with the captain’s party. A member of the party’s central media committee, Aktar Iqbal Dar, announced the formation of new faction with the brand-name of PTI Nazriati […]

Pir Pagara Syed Shah Mardan Shah II (1928-2012) Another colorful chapter of Pakistani politics has been closed with sad demise of Pir Pagara Syed Shah Mardan Shah II. The highly prestigious spiritual and religious leader of the Hur community, hailed from Pir Goth, Khairpur Mirs, held a respectable place not only present but also in […]
Jan 12 2012 | Posted in
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No one named in report on Saleem Shahzad’s killing Apparently the objective of the probe commissions is to confuse the already messy situation rather than illuminate. With giving only an impression of hard work, they put aside the investigation. It happened in the case of Saleem Shahzad, who was gunned down by unknown forces after […]

With rumors of a possible military coup gaining momentum in the present scenario, as politics in Pakistan took another gloomy turn on Wednesday. The Chief of Army Staff in an ISPR press note hit back against the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani’s statement in which he spoke about the unconstitutional moves of military chief […]