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PCNS recommendations to implement later and spirit; says Prime Minister Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani assured the joint-sitting of parliament that his government will implement the recommendations of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on new terms of engagement with the United States in letter and spirit. He observed, “Today’s resolution will enrich your respect and dignity. Our partnership cannot be at the cost […]

Pakistani parliament unanimously approves foreign policy reboot

In a bid to put bilateral ties back on track with the United States, the Pakistani parliament has given a sudden and unanimous approval to the revised guidelines in terms of engagements with America and its allied countries. A joint-sitting of the parliament held on Thursday to go down for a new history in the […]

Supreme Court gives Aitzaz Ahsan more time to complete his evidence

The Supreme Court criticized the assertion of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani over his non-compliance, directing counsel for the premier Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to complete his evidence by April 18, 2012. However, the lawyer said that he was not in position to make any promise whether he would be able to complete his argument […]

Hussain Haqqani to not appear before the memo commission

Former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani is not going to appear before the memo commission probing the infamous Memogate scandal, ignoring the severe warning at the previous hearing. The panel constituted by the Supreme Court to investigate the controversial memogate scandal had issued final warning to Hussain Haqqani, saying it would issue red […]

Tsunami warning in 28 countries after 8.6 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

Tsunami warning has been issued to 28 countries after an earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 8.6 has hit off Aceh, triggering widespread panic as residents along coastlines fled to high ground. The US Geological Survey said the 8.6 magnitude termer was centered 20 miles beneath the ocean floor around 269 miles from Aceh’s provincial metropolis. […]

Loadshedding continues to go on…

Doing the same practice time and time again and anticipating it to give up different results every time often proves wrong. However, our lawmakers seem to have developed an obsession for this repetitive exercise. The end-results of the second national energy conference, held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in Lahore, […]

Supreme Court issues notice to Prime Minister’s son Ali Musa Gilani

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Ali Musa Gilani, son of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, in the chemical (Ephedrine) quota allotment case. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry also issued a notice to former DG Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Major General Shakil and Khushnud Lashari. The […]

Sectarianism and its consequences

Apparently crude materialistic interests and political rivalries motivate wars and conflicts initiated in the name of religion and sectarianism. This is as true about the knightly fights as it is about the Afghan jihad launched in the late 70s against Soviet Union. Some believe that the ongoing sectarian terrorism in Pakistan has been the consequence […]

Veena Malik in pursuit of Amitabh Bachchan

Veena Malik in pursuit of Amitabh Bachchan The controversy Queen, Veena Malik has finally made it easier for his fans after she revealed that, she will prefer to spend her life with someone like Amitabh Bachchan. Veena Malik is currently seen in action at an Indian reality show, Veena ka Vivaah, where she will hunt […]

Supreme Court denies giving Pervez Musharraf an opportunity of hearing

As the former president Pervez Musharraf had been declared as a proclaimed offender by a lower court, the Supreme Court denied giving an opportunity of hearing to him in a case regarding the registration of second FIR in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case against him and 12 others. During the hearing, the court asked the […]

Amid losing hopes, German, Swiss experts to join rescue operation

Amidst fading hopes, three Swiss and six German experts have arrived Pakistan to assist Pakistani and US experts for the rescue of 135 Pakistan army troops, who were buried under an avalanche in Gayari sector of Siachen, on Saturday. ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations) issued a press note on late Monday night informing that an […]

Prime Minister proposes uniform loadshedding across country

In order to reduce the intensity of ongoing energy crisis, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani proposed a uniform loadshedding process across the country and a legislation to put a check on power pilferage. While briefing the media about the decisions taken at the national energy conference held under his chair, he observed, “Both short […]

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