
Announcing the dismissal of all doctors who have been on strike since the last 13 days, the Punjab government called in Army Medical Corps (AMC) to handle to tackle the situation. A press note issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) said that around 180 doctors will serve duties in their uniforms to cover up […]

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Admiral (Retd) Fasih Bokhari on Saturday said that joint-investigation team to probe Arsalan Iftikhar for allegedly taking financial benefits from Malik Riaz to settle his cases in the Supreme Court. Speaking to the media, Bokhari explained that the team will be comprised officials of the NAB, the Federal Investigation Agency […]

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has called for early nomination of Chief Election Commission (CEC), saying an independent and autonomous election commission was prerequisite of free and fair elections. Speaking to the media, the newly elected premier of the country said transparent polls required the government and opposition show agreement on a neutral and impartial […]

In what appeared to be a positive step to cope the threat of terrorism, Pakistan and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have been agreed on cross-border cooperation. General John R Allen, Commander of the ISAF, held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and discussed issues of bilateral cooperation. […]

Surjeet Singh, who was recently released by Pakistan after almost three decades, claimed that Sarabjit Singh was converted to Islam and his Islamic name is Sarfraz, Indian media reported on Friday. Talking to Indian media in Amritsar, Surjeet Singh said Sarabjit Singh along with another prisoner namely Kirpal Singh had been converted to Islam in […]
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In order to ease the growing tensions in the region, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf is expected to visit Afghanistan next month. Officials in the Foreign Office informed the media that the newly elected prime minister will discuss host of issues, particularly peace in the region, in his in his first foreign tour since he […]
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Welcoming the interest shown by Russian in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) and Iran-Pakistan (IP), Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum & Natural Resources Dr. Asim Hussain expressed confidence over the bilateral cooperation of the two countries. The advisor asserted that the country’s approach towards meeting energy requirements is of urgent nature and completion of mega projects. […]
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Certainly, coalition government is by its very nature a messy business. The small political groups demand their pound of flesh at every turn, warning to disturb the entire setup for their vested interests. The major stakeholder is stuck walking a tightrope between the legal demands of public and illegitimate demands of its allied parties. Apparently, […]

Pakistan’s special representative to the United Nations (UN), Abdullah Hussain Haroon condemned the cross-border strikes, saying his country’s reaction over beheading of its soldiers in the recent incident should not be taken for granted. Hussain Haroon while speaking to the Security Council debate on Afghanistan urged the authorities to must dissuade safe heavens in the […]
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of contempt of court case against real estate tycoon Malik Riaz, giving six days to his counsel to study the case. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Shakirullah Jan resumed hearing of the contempt case against Malik Riaz. Dr Basist, the counsel […]
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Just minutes after he crossed the Wagah border into India, Surjeet Singh, who was released by Pakistan on Thursday almost after three decades, confessed his crime saying that he came to the country for spying. It is vital to mention here that Indian spy Surjeet Singh was freed from Kot Lakhpat jail after serving his […]

Sherry Rehman, the Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States (US) called on Senate Minority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell, discussed host of issues including stalemate in the bilateral ties and detention of Dr Afridi. The representatives of the two countries showed agreement on the significance of overcoming the current deadlock in the bilateral ties urgently and […]