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Pakistan Thursday confirmed that the United Nations Special Rapporteur is undertaking an inquiry into human rights violations in the U.S. drone strikes in the country’s tribal regions. Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Ahmad Khan said the exercise is part of a broader mandate given to the Rapporteur by the UN Human Rights Council to examine […]
Elisha Cuthbert planning her wedding without anyone’s assistance After a four-year courtship, the Happy Endings actress, 30, accepted a proposal from Canadian hockey player Dion Phaneuf, 27, in September 2012. Since then, Cuthbert has “really enjoyed” planning their big day without the assistance of a wedding planner. “You hear a lot about people saying that […]
Mobile phone networks will be suspended in major cities in view of terror threat on Thursday night. The move is one of several security measures being taken ahead of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued the directives to the mobile network companies to block services in Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta, Multan […]
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has expressed anger over the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for not arresting Tauqir Sadiq, the former Oil and Gas Regulation Authority (OGRA) chairman. A two-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Jawad S. Khawaja resumed the hearing of OGRA implementation case. During the hearing, the NAB’s prosecutor […]
A United Nations investigation into targeted killings will examine drone strikes in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen and Somalia, Guardian reports. Ben Emmerson QC, a UN special rapporteur, will reveal the full scope of his review which will include checks on military use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in UK operations in Afghanistan, US strikes in Pakistan, as […]
State Minister for Finance Salim Mandviwala backtracked on his remarks over a case into the Baldia Town garments factory fire where 250 people lost their lives, shortly after TV channels broadcast his statement. He had said that the prime minister had withdrawn murder case against the factory owners over the directives. The state […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) agreed on Wednesday to meet the government delegation that had negotiated with Tehrik-i-Minhajul Quran (TMQ) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri. The ECP held a meeting on Wednesday chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G Ibrahim to discuss arrangements for the upcoming general elections. The government delegation, […]
Cross-border tensions on the Line of Control (LoC) have eased after talks between India and Pakistan, but it is “too early” for India to normalise relations with its western neighbour, Indian Defence Minister AK Anthony was quoted by the Indian media. Talking to reporters, Defence Minister AK Antony said infiltration attempts are going on even […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the government is cognizant of its constitutional and political obligations. Addressing the meeting of Council of Common Interests in Islamabad today‚ he said we believe in the strengthening of institutions in their own spheres. He said with the collective wisdom of federal as well as provincial […]
Shakira gives birth to Milan Pique “We are pleased to announce the birth of Milan Pique Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Pique, on January 22 at 9:36 pm (2036 GMT), in Barcelona, Spain,” the pair said on Twitter. They said Milan “means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and […]
Leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Saifuddin Khosa has announced to join Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) along with his companions. Announcing his joining of the PPP in Islamabad today‚ Saifuddin Khosa said he had serious reservations on different policies of Pakistan Muslim League-N. The PML-N is not serious for the creation of South Punjab, […]
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has constituted a two member bench to hear the case pertaining to Assistant Director NAB Kamran Faisal’s death. According to the reports, Chief Justice (CJ) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry received a note from Registrar SC. Registrar SC mentioned all the details of the news which the news media is showing about Kamran Faisal’s death. […]
