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In what appeared to be a thaw after much hue and cry, Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad has inked the Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) 2012, immediately bringing into effect a new system for governance in the province. After signatures of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, the governor issued the ordinance to […]
In the continued wave of violence, unidentified armed men killed Superintendent Police (SP) Investigation on Friday near his residence located in the Kili Gul Muhammad area of Quetta. According to the initial reports, unknown attackers riding on a motorbike intercepted the car of SP Jamil Kakar as soon as he left his home. They opened […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a final report from authorities concerned, expressing severe concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the province. A three-judge bench of the apex court with Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in the chair resumed the hearing of a petition filed by Balochistan Bar Association on the law […]
Expressing concerns over the killings of Shia-Muslims, Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday asked the Pakistani government to safeguard the minorities from sectarian attacks in the country. A press statement was issued by Asia Director at Human Rights Watch Brad Adams. He asked the government to hold accountable those responsible for ordering and participating in […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the government was committed to safeguard the life of every citizen, reiterating his pledge to defend independence and integrity of the country. In his message on Defence Day of Pakistan, the premier said that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure that minorities enjoy the same […]
President Asif Ali Zardari has said that no one will be allowed to endanger existence of the country, adding that the forces of extremism, sectarianism and militancy were posing serious threats to the integrity of the nation. In his message on the Defence Day of the Pakistan, the president reiterated the pledge to revive the […]
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Shoaib Suddle on Wednesday said that he would dead Arsalan Iftikhar case on merit and would not come under pressure from any side. Speaking to the media, the bureaucrat said that all institutions were bound to obey rulings of the Supreme Court under article 190. Pledging that he said will […]
Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued fresh notice to principle secretary of President Asif Ali Zardari, adjourning the hearing of the contempt petition filed against him. Amid controversy over dual offices of the president, the court issued a notice to President Zardari to explain by September 14 why he had not followed its direction to […]
In order to express solidarity with the people of the tribal areas and to protest against US drone strikes, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has announced that he along with 1, 000, 00 people would visit South Waziristan on October 6. Addressing a news conference, the cricketer-turned-politician asked the government to step down if […]
Actor Steve Franken dies at the age of 80 Actor Steve Franken, famous for his role in "The Many Love of Dobie Gillis", died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles Aug. 24. His wife Jean said he had been battling cancer but didn´t reveal which type. He is survived by his wife, three […]
Criticizing political parties for being involved in mudslinging while the country is facing serious threats, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Tuesday urged all political forces to become united to focus on the crises. According to a press statement, Altaf Hussain said that the political parties before engaging in politics should first work […]
After narrowing down their differences on the touchy issue of the local government system, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday struck a deal. Following the intervention of President Asif Ali Zardari, the two parties agreed on a formula for the implementation of the local body system in Sindh. […]
