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PPP can kill polls delay rumours

Time is ripe for the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to come up with a clear stance to kill the fast growing rumours about the upcoming elections. The PPP government will complete its five-year term on March 17 and new elections should be held in two months after the assemblies’ dissolution.   Federal Minister Syed Khurshid […]

Balochistan assembly speaker ousted in controversial voting

Majority members in Balochistan assembly Wednesday ousted Speaker Aslam Bhootani as he had refused to summon the assembly following the Supreme Court verdict that the provincial govt had failed to implement the constitution.   Forty-seven members voted in favour of the no-trust motion while one voted against it. Around 15 members did not attend the […]

133 was not a defendable total, says MS Dhoni

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has admitted that his team was a few runs short, as 133 was not a defendable total. He feels that a better score would have challenged Pakistan in the opening Twenty20 International at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. On Christmas, the Green Shirts defeated India easily by five wickets. Batting first, […]

Bilawal sets to step into political arena and to lead election campaign

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is set to formally step into political arena on Thursday at a public meeting that will also mark the 5th death anniversary of her mother Benazir Bhutto at Ghari Khuda Bakhsh in Sindh province.   The PPP expects a big crowd to greet Bilawal,24, who will also lead the party’s campaign during […]

Benazir’s murder still remains a mystery as PPP observes her 5th death anniversary

Senior leaders of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) proudly say that their government has successfully completed five-year constitutional term. Top party leaders claim achievements, however, the people could not hear anything about the mystery still shrouds the 2007 assassination of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.   President Asif Ali Zardari had once announced that he knows […]

Pakistan lost to India in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

After a hard-fought game, India overcame Pakistan by 2-1 in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy played on Monday at Al-Rayyan Stadium, Doha.   Rupinderpal Singh of India has scored the first goal of the match in the 36th minute, putting India ahead at 1-0.   In the 51st minute of the game, India managed to […]

PTI will arrest killers of Benazir Bhutto; says Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that another national reconciliation ordinance (NRO) was being brought to protect tax evaders.   Addressing the lawyers at Hyderabad High Court Bar, Khan said” “There is need to oust tax evaders from the assemblies.” He said that his party, if came into power, would nab the killers […]

President Zardari inaugurates Wind Power Project in Sindh

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday inaugurated first 50-megawatt wind power project at Jhampir in Thatta terming it as the first concrete step towards tapping country’s vast renewable energy resources.   Addressing a gathering on the occasion‚ he said Pakistan has entered into a new era by starting its first wind power project.   The […]

Pace attack is Pakistan’s advantage over India, says Sohail Tanvir

Pakistan’s left-arm seamer Sohail Tanvir believes his side enjoys a clear advantage over India in the fast bowling department, saying that the Men in Blue don’t have a permanent pace attack. The Green Shirts have reached India for two Twenty20 Internationals plus three ODIs. The first T20 game will be played on December 25th. The […]

Information Minister Kaira rejects possibility of election delay

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that election will be held on time and there is no possibility of delay in this regard.   Speaking to media, he said no one could become Bhutto by just pushing mikes aside. For becoming Bhutto one has to render sacrifices.   Criticizing Punjab Chief […]

Delimitation of Karachi: MQM files review petition in Supreme Court

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has filed two review petitions against the Supreme Court’s verdict on delimitations in Karachi.   The review petitions are filed in the apex court’s Karachi registry against the orders issued on November 26 and 28. The party had earlier shunned challenging the apex court verdict on the subject and said […]

ADB approves $245m to improve Pakistan’s power system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $245 million for the eight distribution companies to improve power distribution system in Pakistan, the bank said Monday.   The investment is part of the ongoing $810 million Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program agreed n 2008.   The multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) targets investment in […]

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