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Cooperation to explore gas and oil reserves; US and Mexico sign transboundary hydrocarbons Agreement The United States and Mexico today signed an agreement concerning the development of oil and gas reservoirs that cross the international maritime boundary between the two countries in the Gulf of Mexico. The Agreement is designed to enhance energy security in […]
Benazir was informed about life threats: Musharraf Dubai: (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) Former President and chief of the army staff, General ® Pervez Musharraf said today that he had telephoned former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to inform her of the possible life threats that she faced. Trying to clear his position, Musharraf said, “Benazir did […]
Peace talks with Taliban; a frustrated Karzai vows for direct links Kabul: (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) feeling left out after USA establishing exclusive links with the Taliban and inviting them for negotiations in Qatar, a frustrated Hamid Karzai, the president of Afghanistan, has invited the Taliban leadership for direct peace talks with his government. Expressing […]
Rehman vows to arrest Musharraf in BB murder case Karachi: (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) Federal minister for Interior, Rehman Malik announced today in Sindh Assembly that the government was to issue a red notice through Interpol to arrest former President Pervez Musharraf and he would be brought back to Pakistan. Malik was briefing the provincial […]
Life remains insecure for journalists in Pakistan as the country tops the list of deadliest countries in the world New York: (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) with at least 46 journalists killed in 2011 alone, Pakistan maintains its top of the list position among the deadliest countries for journalists in the world. This is for the […]
Unjustifiable funds released to the senators right after the approval of 20th amendment in upper house Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) it seems the government has decided to reward the senators who voted for the approval of the 20th constitutional amendment as funds amounting to Rs 366.1 million have been distributed among them. According to […]
Efforts for America’s economic renewal: Hillary Clinton to host Global Business Conference in Washington Washington: (Monday, February 20, 2012) US Secretary State Department, Hillary Clinton is to host the first ever State Department Global Business Conference. The Conference will bring together senior officials from U.S. business support organizations from over 100 countries; U.S. private sector […]
Islamabad High Court orders senior ISI official to appear in missing persons’ case Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) Islamabad High Court has asked the Director General (DG) Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) to ensure the presence of at least an army major before it on next hearing on the missing persons’ case. Releasing the order, Justice […]
PTI not to form electoral alliance with MQM: Imran Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Imran Khan has ruled out an electoral alliance with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) saying that neither his party will make any alliance with any of the parties nor he was in favor of forming coalition government. Talking to […]
20th amendment gets approval from senate Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) During its session today, the upper house here in Islamabad approved the 20th constitutional amendment. The amendment will become a part of Pakistan’s constitution after it is signed by President Asif Ali Zardari. Enjoying rather a huge support, the said amendment had 74 votes […]
US commends relocation of residents from Camp Ashraf to Camp Hurriya Washington: (Monday, February 20, 2012) The United States of America has welcomed the peaceful departure of the first 397 residents from Camp Ashraf and has joined the United Nations in welcoming their safe arrival at Camp Hurriya. On this occasion, commending this shift, the […]
Poverty and Property Rights in Pakistan Policy debates aimed at alleviating poverty usually emphasize on the monetary aspects of the issue. They tend to overlook the fact that factors like access to and ownership of the natural resources and land has also got a crucial role to play in this regard. They usually disregard the […]
