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Pakistan demands Egyptian Mori’s release

Pakistan on Friday called for the release of deposed Egyptian President Muhammad Moris and restoration of democratic institutions in Egypt.  “Having itself suffered from repeated extra-constitutional interventions, Pakistan is opposed to military interventions for resolution of disputes in any country,” the Foreign Ministry said.  “We also call for the immediate release of President Muhammad Morsi,” […]

Pakistan needs to learn Turkey’s rich experience in construction: PM

Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, said that Pakistan needs to learn from Turkey’s rich experience in construction and housing sectors as the country has built 600000 low-cost housing units for the middle income groups during the last ten years to overcome the housing units’ shortage. The Prime Minister expressed these views in a meeting with […]

John Kerry likely to visit Pakistan in two days

US Secretary of State John Kerry is likely to visit Pakistan in the coming two days, a government statement said issued on Friday after the meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the U.S. ambassador in Islamabad.   The Prime Minister received the U.S. Ambassador Mr. Richard Olson as the meeting was held in advance for […]

PPP boycotts presidential polls

Pakistan Peoples Party y Friday announced boycott of the presidential elections as a protest against change in the election date. The Election Commission of Pakistan had previously set August 6 for the presidential elections, however, the Supreme Court ordered the elections to be held on July 30th on a request by the ruling Pakistan Muslim […]

Chinese medical ship to visit Pakistan to treat patients

A People’s Liberation Army (Navy) ship equipped with modern medical equipment, doctors as well as paramedics will arrive in Karachi towards the last week of July.    The team of doctors will provide free medical services and medical assistance to the patients in Karachi and its suburbs. The ‘PEACE ARK’, a floating hospital will remain […]

Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for Sukkar attack

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Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack on the ISI office in Sukkar which has killed nine people including intelligence officials. A Taliban commander told the media the TTP Mohmand chapter and the Punjabi Taliban jointly carried out the attack Wednesday evening. The unnamed commander rejected the claim by a Taliban faction Jundullah group […]

Federal cabinet approves major economic accord with China

The Federal Cabinet on Thursday accorded ex-post facto approval for start of negotiations and signing of MoU on the cooperation of developing “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor” long-term plan, officials said.   The cabinet meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, also approved action plan between National Development and Reform Commission of China and Ministry of […]

Pakistan extends stay of Afghan refugees until 2015

Pakistan on Thursday decided to extend the stay of Afghan refugees until 2015, officials said.  The legal stay of nearly 1.6 million Afghan refugees expired on June 30 this year and the country’s federal cabinet decided to extend the period for another two-and-half year. Pakistani minister for States and Frontier Regions, which also deals with […]

Pakistan, Afghanistan work on Karzai’s visit, says foreign ministry

Pakistan and Afghanistan are working to finalize the schedule of President Hamid Karzai’s visit to Islamabad, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.   Pakistan’s security adviser, Sartaj Aziz, extended invitation letter to President Karzai from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his visit to Kabul on Sunday last. “Hamid Karzai had accepted the invitation and dates are now […]

Presidential elections: ANP announces support to PPP’s Raza Rabbani

Awami National Party Thursday announced that it will support the PPP candidate Raza Rabbani in the upcoming presidential election. The ANP Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan announced the support during a meeting with the PPP leaders who visited him for support. Talking to media Rabbani said that he is meeting with different political parties to chalk […]

PM seeks Fazal ur Rehman support for Mamnoon Hussain

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday sought support for the PML-N presidential candidate Mamnoon Hussain from JUI-F chief  Maulana Fazal ur Rehman. The JUI-F leader met Nawaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s Office and during the meeting, impending presidential election and other matters of mutual interest came under discussion, the PM office said. The […]

PML-Q MPA disqualified over fake degree

The Supreme Court Thursday disqualified PML-Q member provincial assembly (MPA) from Punjab‚ Samina Khawar Hayat in a fake degree case. The court directed Election Commission to nullify the notification issued of her seat. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry issued the order today. MPA Samina Khawar Hayat had contested the 2008 elections with a fake BBA […]

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