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Kamran Faisal had suicidal tendencies: reports

The deceased National Accountability Bureau investigation officer, Kamran Faisal, suffered from various mental illnesses including schizophrenia, delusions, manic-depressive psychosis, anxiety disorder, insomnia, amnesia, and suicidal depression, say media reports.   A private TV channel acquired medical reports including details of his psychopathy. Reports show Kamran had been under the treatment of a psychiatrist, Dr Azra. […]

India should provide security to Shah Rukh Khan: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik today waded into the controversy over Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s (SRK) remarks about the problems purportedly faced by Indian Muslims, saying the Indian government should provide the actor security.   “He (Shah Rukh) is born Indian and he would like to remain Indian, but I will request the government of […]

General Kayani assures support to Afghan peace process

Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani Monday reiterated Pakistan’s stance and desire for a peaceful, stable and united Afghanistan, and the need for a successful Afghan-owned – Afghan-led peace process for the purpose.   He assured the the visiting Afghan Defence Minister of complete support to bring normalcy in the border region which should have […]

Pakistan, India resume cross-LoC bus, truck service

Pakistan and India Monday resumed cross-border trade and bus service in Kashmir region after nearly two weeks of suspension over exchange of firing, which caused casualties on both sides.   The truck and bus service was suspended earlier this month after both countries accused each other of violation of the 2003 ceasefire along the Line […]

NAB chief writes to President Zardari, says officers under pressure

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Admiral (retd) Fasih Bokhari in a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari stated that NAB officers were under pressure from the Supreme Court has they were not being given enough time to investigate cases and to implement the court’s orders.   His letter that came to fore over a week […]

Govt to speed up pace of socio-economic development in Balochistan: PM Ashraf

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the Federal Government has prioritized the ongoing development projects initiated in Balochistan to speed up the pace of socio-economic development and improve the standard of living of the people of the province.   While talking to Minister for Privatization‚ Jam Muhammad Yousaf, the premier directed him to […]

NAB prosecutor general not satisfied with Supreme Court’s bench

The National Accountability Bureau’s Prosecutor General, K K Agha, on Monday expressed his lack of confidence on the bench hearing the case concerning the death of NAB investigator Kamran Faisal.   Faisal, who was investigating the Rs22 billion rental power projects scam, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his official residence in Federal […]

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez potentially seeks fresh six-year deal

Major League Baseball Update/News   Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez is potentially seeking a new sex-year deal with the Seattle Mariners. Felix is a hardworking player and played his entire career in the Mariners.   In the recent past Major League Baseball season, Hernandez played wonderfully for the Mariners and showed his match winning skills. He […]

LoC tension: Pakistan, India talks on Wullar Barrage postponed

Talks between Pakistan and India on water disputes, scheduled to be held in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on January 28, have been postponed, state radio reported on Saturday.   India has stopped its secretary from participating in the talks on the Wullar Barrage/Tulbul Navigation project, which is one of the eight issues of […]

Kaira lashes out at Chaudhry Nisar for governors’ removal call

Information Minister, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Friday criticized leader of the opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for his calls to remove political Governors before the parliamentary elections.   Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad‚ the Minister termed Nisar’s demand as unlawful, claiming Governors have no link with executive authority.   He said under the 18th […]

4 policemen among 6 killed in twin-blasts in Karachi

Twin bomb blasts killed at least four police men and two other people and injured 12 other people, including seven policemen in Karachi late Thursday, police said.   Police officers were targeted as they arrived at the scene of the first blast at Quaid Abad neighbourhood of Karachi, a police officer said.   The blasts […]

Pakistan says UN investigates rights violations in U.S. drone strikes

Pakistan Thursday confirmed that the United Nations Special Rapporteur is undertaking an inquiry into human rights violations in the U.S. drone strikes in the country’s tribal regions.   Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Ahmad Khan said the exercise is part of a broader mandate given to the Rapporteur by the UN Human Rights Council to examine […]

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