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Afghan President Hamid Karzai has advocated the resumption of NATO supply-line, citing it will help both Pakistan and Afghanistan in the larger interests. In order to give assistance to its economy, Pakistan should impose heavy-duty charges on the supply route. Talking to a group of journalists on Friday, the Afghan president said they were aware […]
Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, believes that all those will be disappointed who are speculating that a Supreme Court ruling against the premier will see him be sacrificed. He categorically elucidated that Gilani would not seek presidential pardon if he is convicted by the apex court in the […]
ISPR deems Human Rights Watch (HRW) report on Saleem Shehzad murder case incorrect Rawalpindi: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) declared the Human Rights Watch (HRW) report on Saleem Shehzad murder case as incorrect. A spokesman of ISPR said that the press release issued by HRW New York on January 30th, 2012 […]
How could good governance be introduced at micro-level? Seminar on Saturday Excise and Taxation departments are generally perceived as one of the most corrupt government departments in Pakistan. The journey of Excise and Taxation Department of Islamabad under the supervision of a mid-career civil servant, Dr Ehtasham Anwar, from one such department to that of […]
Former Pakistan Test cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, the man known for his quick bursts on the field and controversies, has once again found himself in a new controversy after actor Meera claimed that she had a yearlong affair with the speedster, who never appreciated her commitment. Meera, who entertained Pakistani audiences with her movies and English, […]
By showing a consensus on the remarkable 20th amendment, Parliament has once again demoed to defy its critics. Under the canopy of the Amendment, Parliament met the demand of the Supreme Court to give a one-time cover to legislators elected while the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was not properly restructured as stipulated in the […]
To the Point – The 20th Amendment A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, ‘Huh. It works. It makes sense.’ -Barack Obama, President of the United States of America Amending the Constitution of the Islamic Republic […]
Afghan journalists have expressed annoyance over the request of the Afghan government to avoid heavy make-up and wear headscarves, saying the move was proof authorities expected the Taliban to reclaim a share of governance. In a letter circulated to media, the Afghan Ministry of Culture and Information said it had received complaints from members of […]
In what appeared to have an unexpected move, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan rejected the passage of 20th Constitutional Amendment, issuing warning of a civil-war if the upcoming elections are not conducted in a free and transparent way. While speaking a news conference at his residence on Wednesday after former federal minister Noraiz Shakoor […]
The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights urged the government to clip the wings of brawny-intelligence agencies, rejecting the report presented by the Balochistan’s home department on the rampant human rights violations and law and order situation in the province. The body warned the incumbent that the Baloch will have no other option to seek […]
At long last, the urgency of the Balochistan situation has finally dawned in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The government has decided to call an All Parties Conference (APC) on deteriorating situation of the province. Following an exclusive debate on Balochistan by a US Congressional Committee, the government decided to convene an APC. Interestingly, the […]
Nato supplies through Pakistani air; Defence Ministry officials concede to the truth Islamabad: (Tuesday, February 14, 2012) After American ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter publically admitting that Nato supplies through Pakistan air were continue and after vehement denial to this statement by Federal Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik, the defence ministry officials in a public […]
