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Karachi needs attention of powerful corridors

The bloodbath in Karachi has continued almost uninterrupted for more than two years of the present administration. To many, it is the outcome of a war of turfs between the three partners of the ruling coalition. There is a perception that instead of bringing the land mafia, drug mafia and criminal gangs of all sorts […]

Supreme Court declares linkage of CNG price with petrol illegal

Declaring linkage of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) prices with those of other petroleum products illegal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday issued an interim order in a case about weekly review of gas prices. A two-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary ruled that the court said that […]

Lahore High Court suspended new tax on overseas calls

In what appeared to be good news for overseas Pakistanis, the Lahore High Court (LHC) suspended the federal government’s notice of a new tax on incoming international calls. The petitioner who raised this issue in the LHC had claimed that the federal government had unconstitutionally and without notifying any competent commission, levied this tax through […]

Muslims should follow Islamic teachings to promote peace: Hajj Sermon

Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh while giving Hajj Sermon called upon the Muslim community to follow teachings of Islam to promote peace and brotherhood. In his Hajj Sermon at Masjid-e-Namra in Maidan-e-Arafat Thursday‚ he said Islam teaches patience and tolerance and abhors all types of violence in the society. He said it […]

Malala’s attacker was perusing masters degree in Swat: Report

At least nine suspects have been arrested up till now in connection with the shooting of 14-year-old child activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by Taliban, CNN quoted police officials. The officials added that the main suspects, however, remained at large. Malala, who spoke against the Taliban, was shot in the head […]

Former military chief expresses displeasure over Supreme Court’s decision in Asghar Khan’s case

Expressing displeasure over Supreme Court’s verdict in Asghar Khan’s case, former military chief General (Retd) Aslam Beg has said that he was heard properly in the court. He stated, “I don’t expect justice from this judiciary; instead, I will go for investigations by the governmental institutions. And, I am ready for the penalty, if the […]

Pakistan ranks 134 out of 135 countries in Gender Gap Index 2012

Pakistan ranked a low 134 out of a total 135 countries in the Gender Gap Index 2012, according to The Global Gender Gap Report. The Global Gender Gap Index, introduced by the World Economic Forum in 2006 is a measure to capture the scope and magnitude of gender disparities. The report bases itself on four […]

CNG, petrol prices cannot be linked: Supreme Court

Lashing out at bureaucracy, the Supreme Court Wednesday questioned the method for reviewing petroleum prices on a weekly basis and its linkage to CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) prices. A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry heard the case on mechanism of fixing petroleum prices and of linking prices of gas to petrol. […]

US drone strikes kill three in North Waziristan

At least three persons have been killed when a US drone fired two missiles at a suspected militant compound in North Waziristan. The media reports quoting security officials said that at least three persons along with three cows, apparently meant for sacrifice on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, were targeted in the attack. One missile hit […]

Foreign Office rejects accusation of Indian Home Minister

Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has rejected accusations made by Indian Home Minister S K Shinde on Tuesday that it was helping terrorists infiltrate into India. According to a brief statement, the foreign ministry spokesperson termed the claims baseless and unfounded. It noted, “Such unsubstantiated statements are not very helpful in creating a conductive environment necessary […]

Rehman Malik hints shutting down mobile services on Eid

In a bid to avoid untoward incident, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday hinted shutting down mobile services on Eid-ul-Azha. He, however, said the mobile services will be closed down for a limited time where there would a threat of law and order situation. In this connection he said directives would be issued separately. […]

Supreme Court expresses distrust over Sindh law and order’s report

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday expressed distrust over the report presented by Government of Sindh on the deteriorating situation of Karachi, the economic hub of the country. A five-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali resumed hearing of the suo moto case taken in October 2011 over the […]

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