
Categorically denying presence of any political cell in the spy agency, Defence Secretary Lt-General (Retd) Asif Yasin Malik has made it clear that the cell of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was disbanded five years ago. While briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production, the secretary dispelled all rumors of any political cell […]
Oct 23 2012 | Posted in
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In an extraordinary message by the head of the state, President Asif Ali Zardari has made it clear that there would be no military offensive without evolving a consensus, vowing that the government is committed to rooting out terrorism in the country. He, however, said that the opposition was not in a mood for negotiations […]

In what appeared to be an unprecedented move, Pakistan requested Afghanistan to hand over Maulana Fazlullah, citing he was hiding in the neighboring country and involved in planning the 14-year-old attack on Malala Yousafzai. Pakistan claimed that the renowned terrorist was involved in planning major attacks in Pakistan from across the border, particularly the recent […]

The youth of Punjab on Saturday in its first attempt break the mass participation record of singing the national anthem here at the National Hockey Stadium. Adjudicator of Guinness World Records (GWR) Gareth Daeves while speaking to the media confirmed that some 42, 813 people had successfully managed to set a new world record people […]

Terming peace as the key reason to have coordination among nation, institution and state, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary has said it couldn’t be achieved without imposition of rule of law in the country. He was addressing on the second day of International Conference on ‘Peace through Law’, organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association […]

In order to the remove the grievances of dissented Baloch, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the government was making efforts for socio-economic development of Balochistan and accorded priority to the province. While speaking to a delegation of the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI), the president said the government was aware of the […]

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on Friday released a recent picture of Malala Yousafzai, showing her in consciousness. According to doctors, Malala would like to thank well-wishers and the doctors at the hospital, reports quoted a spokesperson for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as saying. She is also communicating by writing notes, said Doctor […]

Malala Yousufzai, the girl who was shot in the head by Taliban, has come out of her coma and is making efforts to stand for the first time since the gunfire. According to the reports, Malala is now out of danger. A BBC report quoting sources said that the young peace activist stood for first […]
Oct 20 2012 | Posted in
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Terming the Supreme Court’s order in Asghar Khan’s case as the victory of nation and democracy, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said asked the accused in the case to apologize to the nation for stealing the elections. Speaking to the media, the premier said the truth had finally seen the light and there was […]

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN (Original Jurisdiction) PRESENT Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, CJ Mr. Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja Mr. Justice […]
Oct 19 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a rare example in the country’s history, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the government to take action against former military chief Aslam Baig and DG ISI Asad Durrani. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary ruled that election process was polluted through […]

In what appeared to be another incident of targeted killing, unknown motorcycle riders gunned down a senior lawyer Shakir Ali Rizvi on Friday in Lahore. Shakir Ali Rizvi advocate accompanied by his associate lawyer came out of his chamber for going to the court in regard to a case and as soon as his car […]