Category archives for: Pakistan

Court sends Shahbaz Sharif’s son in Law on 14-day remand to jail

A local court on Thursday sent Ali Imran, the Punjab Chief Minister’s son-in-law, on 14-day judicial remand in a case pertaining to torture on an employee of a bakery in Lahore. Earlier, the CM had ordered on Wednesday that his son-in-law be included in the investigation in the case, saying rule of law is dearest […]

Government wants to delay elections through North Waziristan operation: Ch. Nisar

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has said that the government’s plan of seeking parliamentary approval to launch anti-militant operations, claiming the move was aimed at postponing the upcoming general elections. While speaking to media he observed, “The government wants to postpone the next elections under the guise of a military […]

Lutfi full of praise for Kaleemullah after goal scoring heroics

The tactician had some choice words for the striker, who has been in sublime form in recent months for the reigning Pakistan Premier League champions. “Kaleemullah has finally clicked and he is banging in the goals. It is a great sign for us. We changed the formation and our playing style to assist him and […]

Turkey-Pakistan agrees to boost economic ties

Turkish President Abdullah Gul welcoming President of Pakistan’s Special Envoy and Minister of State/Chairman Board of Investment Mr. Saleem H. Mandviwala at Ankara on 17 October 2012.

ANKARA, 17 October 2012: Turkish President Mr. Abdullah Gul here today warmly received Minister of State/Chairman Board of Investment Mr. Saleem H. Mandviwala.   Mr. Mandviwala, who is visiting Turkey as a Special Envoy of President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, delivered a special message from him to President Gul.   President Gul agreed […]

David Tanner moved to Team Rabobank for 2013

David Tanner moved to Team Rabobank for 2013 Australian cyclist David Tanner has decided to end his associations with the Danish side, Team Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank after the end of 2012 season. The cyclist has signed a deal with Team Rabobank after serving Bjarne Riis for a period of two years. Tanner marked his professional […]

‘Professional cycling needs to be completely restructured’, Michael Barry

Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step justifies  its 2012 performance Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step is enjoying a terrific season with as many as 47 victories in the current season. The team wraps up a perfect season after securing first position at the UCI Road World Championships Team Time Trial event after its splendid performance. The Belgian team […]

When Piracy Becomes Legal

Closing down one of the biggest torrent websites, The Pirate Bay, did not seem to have any major effect on how the world downloads pirated material off the internet, but instead of taking into consideration the real reason why people opt for free stuff is the reason why these methods fail to work.   In […]

No political cell working in President House

Rejecting the impression presidency is involved in political activities, Secretary to President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, Malik Asif Hayat, said that no political cell had been operating in the President House since September 2008. A three-member bench of the apex court resumed hearing of the petition filed by Air Martial (Retd) Asghar Khan pertaining […]

Hollywood’s heavyweight Angelina Jolie pays tribute to Malala Yousafzai

Angelina Jolie is no stranger to fighting the good fight and now, the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador has turned her attention to Malala Yousafzai, writing an opinion piece in defense of the 14-year-old Pakistani girl’s struggle for educational equality. Her write up appeared at Daily Beast, underscoring the plight young Pakistani peace activist, framed by […]

ERRA to construct Educational Facility for Van quake victims

Chairman ERRA Mr. Hamid Yar Hiraj shaking hands with Mr. Sinan Yildiz, Deputy Director General of AFAD after signing a Letter of Intent at to build education facility for Van quake victims, Ankara, 15 October 2012

The Government of Pakistan will construct a state of the art education facility for the 2011 Van earthquake affectees in Eastern Turkey. A Letter of Intent to this affect was signed here today between the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) of Pakistan and Turkish Prime Ministry’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).   Chairman […]

President Asif Ali Zardari says Malala’s attackers a threat to nation

Terming Malala’s attackers a threat to nation, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai by the Taliban was an assault on all girls in the country. Addressing an economic summit in the Azerbaijan capital Baku, the president gave most poignant remarks on the incident, pledging not to let her shooting […]

Iran, Pakistan agree to cooperate in different mega projects

In order to overcome the energy crisis, President Asif Ali Zardari has called for accelerating work on joint projects like the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, electricity transmission lines and rail and road schemes. During a meeting between President Zardari and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the sidelines of the 12th ECO summit in Azerbaijan capital […]

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