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Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan rejects claims of PTI

Rejecting the claims of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for not being taken onboard over the caretaker setup, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said they had sent the names to the PTI on record. While speaking to the media, the opposition leader said that his party has finalized seven names […]

Unidentified armed men kill nine laborers in Quetta

In another barbaric incident of violence, unknown armed killed at least seven laborers and injured some in the Dasth area of Mastung, Quetta. According to the reports, the incident took place in Dasht where unknown gunmen opened fire on the workers who were busy in road construction, killing nine workers and injuring four others. The […]

HRCP voices concerns over safety of factory workers

Expressing concerns over the death of at least 289 people in factory fires in Karachi, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) urged the authorities concerned to ensure protection of workers across the country. According to a statement, the commission expressed satisfaction over the job did by firefighters. However, they were not satisfied with the facilities […]

Hina Rabbani Khar defends UN mission on missing persons

Defending the visit of the United Nations mission on enforced disappearances, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that it was not mandated to conduct any investigation. The minister in her policy statement in the National Assembly said, “The UN working group on Human Rights is not mandated to conduct any investigation or fact finding […]

Former German president’s wife sues Google

Former German president’s wife sues Google The wife of former German president Christian Wulff has taken legal action against Google in order to stop false rumours that she once worked as a prostitute. With the lawsuit she wants to prevent Google from linking her name to searches with the terms "prostitute" and "red light district". […]

FIA probing fire incidents in Karachi and Lahore: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is investigating the simultaneous fire incidents in Lahore and Karachi on the same day. While speaking to the media, he said that he would also inquire if any element of terrorism was involved in the fire incidents.  “It has to been seen if there […]

Qauid-e-Azam was murdered; claims Altaf Hussain

In what appeared to be a blatant statement, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has claimed that he still believes Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was murdered, as the establishment did not like him. While addressing a ceremony in connection with the Quaid’s 64th death anniversary, Altaf Hussain said that Muhammad Ali Jinnah belonged to […]

Deadly factory fire in Karachi kills at least 289

Over 289 people including women and children reportedly killed while several others sustained severe burnt injuries when fire broke out in a garments factory in Baldia Town, Karachi. According to the officials, rescue workers have recovered as many as 270 charred remains from the factory. They said that the fire departments had managed to control […]

Rimsha Masih voices fears for her life

Rimsha Masih, the 14-year-old Christian girl accused of blasphemy for allegedly burning pages of the Holy Quran, on Tuesday expressed fears for her life. Speaking to first time to an American TV channel, she said that she might be killed by anyone. She observed, “I’m scared… I’m afraid of anyone who might kill us”. She […]

China assures complete support to Pakistan

China, the all-time friend of Pakistan, has assured its complete assistance to Pakistan on regional and international issues during a meeting between Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao in Tianjin, China. Pakistani Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf is currently visiting China to attend the annual meeting  of World Economic Forum […]

MPAs voice concerns over UN missing persons’ inquiry

Expressing concerns over the arrival of United Nations’ mission to investigate the issue of enforced disappearances in the country, members of the parliament (MPAs) termed it the first step to disintegrate Pakistan. On Monday, UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances held meetings with Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal and officials from the Ministry of […]

Late monsoon: Torrent rains killed many across country

Heavy downpours triggered flash floods created widespread destruction across the country, breaking a 24-year rainfall record and leaving over 100 people dead in upper Sindh. The torrential rains wrecked devastation in Punjab’s Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur areas and leaving five districts of eastern Balochistan cut off from the rest of the country. In Sindh, […]

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