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With every passing day, the scheduled peace-march of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) towards South Waziristan faces growing concerns and security threats. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kousar warned the PTI about peace-rally, saying that Imran Khan lives in dreams. Speaking to a private TV channel, he said army had restored peace in South Waziristan with […]
In what appeared to be a positive news for the country, Pakistanis, in general, are happier about their lives than both Indians and Americans, says a survey released on Wednesday. The Happy Planet Index 2012 ranks Pakistan 16th among 151 countries, ahead of both India and the United States ranked 32nd and 105th respectively. Costa […]
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the rule of law often seemed under concerted attack from multiple directions, adding that the judiciary was standing at a critical juncture of history. While addressing a function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), he said that the country couldn’t be prospered without upholding rule […]
In an effort to stabilize the situation in insurgency-hit Balochistan, the government has decided to restore lines of communication with estranged Baloch leaders. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf held a one-on-one meeting in Karachi, discussing host of issues including law and order situation in Balochistan, NRO case and Thar coal […]
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Wednesday said that the army would second any political solution under the Constitution to resolve the problems of insurgency-hit Balochistan, a press released by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. He noted, “Army will extend its support to a political solution to the Balochistan problem, provided […]
Despite failing to make it to the semi-finals, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is fully satisfied with India’s performance in the World Twenty20. The Men in Blue won their final Super Eights match against South Africa, but could not qualify for the semis because of low NRR. After suffering an awful loss at the hands of Australia […]
The PFF are still undecided upon the venue, but coach Zavisa Milosavljevic claims that his squad is nearly finalized. “Yes, we have invited 25 players, including eight foreign based. All the foreign-based players have been contacted and I expect all of them to join the team.” Although Hassan Bashir might not be considered due to […]
Reiterating its previous stance, the Defence Ministry in its response to the Supreme Court said that no political cell was operating in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing of a petition filed by Air Martial (Retd) Asghar Khan pertaining to […]
A trail court reserved the judgment against bail plea of prayer leader Khalid Jadoon Chishti, who was implicated in a blasphemy case against Christian girl Rimsha Masih, seeking an explanation over stay order issued by Islamabad High Court (IHC). Counsel for the prayer leader, Syed Wajid Ali Gillani was of the opinion that the IHC […]
The federation has submitted a reply in response to the Supreme Court’s notice over statement allegedly made by Interior Minister Rehman Malik on the issue of dual nationality. Earlier on September 22, the court had sought explanation from Rehman Malik over his claims that there were several members of the parliament and provincial assemblies who […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that he would lead a rally against US drone attacks towards South Waziristan despite a denial from the local administration. While speaking to a private TV channel, the cricketer-turned-politician said that tribal people will not only be alongside the state but will also provide solution to militancy […]
In quite a surprising development, the National Assembly Secretariat declined to carry out the Election Commission’s directives to obtain fresh oaths that they don’t hold dual nationality. The latest development can initiate another round of confrontation between the legislature and the judiciary. According to the reports, the commission had sent letters to the secretaries of […]
