Category archives for: Pakistan

PML-N to move resolution for formation of All Parties Commission on Balochistan issue

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will move a resolution in Parliament regarding the formation of an All-Parties Commission on the Balochistan issue. The opposition leader while addressing a press conference in Islamabad said that his party was making efforts to bring back […]

Rimsha Masih Case: Witnesses backtrack from their statements against Khalid Jadoon

In what appeared to be a shocking turn-around, three witnesses who had testified against Qari Khalid Jadoon for leveling blasphemy allegations against Christian girl Rimsha Masih backtracked from their statements. In a statement submitted to a District and Sessions Court in Islamabad, they claimed that they were forced by the police to do so. The […]

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extends his support to dual-nationals

Extending his support for overseas Pakistanis’ right to vote in the country, Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that they always supported the dual nationals and will always stand by them. While addressing the International Convention of the party, he observed, “We are committed to the idea that dual-nationals should be […]

Balochistan issue should be resolved before elections: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has blamed successive governments for the ongoing separatist insurgency in Balochistan, saying that the Baloch people have been compelled to rebel against the state. Addressing to a gathering in Naseerabad, the former two-time prime minister said, “An East Pakistan-like situation has been created and the Baloch people have […]

Government opposing peace-march to South Waziristan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has claimed that the government was opposing peace-march to South Waziristan, adding that people who do not want peace-march towards the war-torn area are against peace rally. While addressing a press conference along with western delegates, the cricketer-turned-politician claimed nobody including Taliban opposed his party’s peace-march except the rulers. […]

Drone strike kills two in North Waziristan

At least three persons have been killed in a US drone strike in North Waziristan near the Afghan border. According to the media reports, the spy attack targeted a vehicle in the Khaider Khel area of Mir Ali district, the major town of North Waziristan. A security official while speaking to the media said that […]

Alberto Contador not happy with his ninth place finish at the UCI Road World Time Trial Individual race

Alberto Contador not happy with his ninth place finish at the UCI Road World Time Trial Individual race After registering an overall victory at the Vuelta a Espana 2012, Alberto Contador was eying at least podium at the 45.7 kilometre Elite Men time trial race on Wednesday. The Spaniard had to face the disappointment after […]

Tony Martin wins the UCI Road World Championships, Elite Men Category

Tony Martin wins the UCI Road World Championships, Elite Men Category Tony Martin of Team German secured the biggest victory of his 2012 season after his storming performance during the UCI Road World Championships, Elite Men Category on Wednesday. The cyclist completed the 45.7 kilometre race in almost a minute and registered a comfortable victory […]

Philippe Gilbert wins the 2012 UCI Elite Men Road Race

Philippe Gilbert wins the 2012 UCI Elite Men Road Race Philippe Gilbert might have stayed quite all year but the cyclist has stunned his opponents by winning the biggest race of the season, the UCI Road World Championships 2012. He completed the 261 kilometre race in a total time of 6 hours, 10 minutes and […]

Islamabad set to host Palestine

The Capital will act as the venue when the Palestinians come to visit, as Lahore’s Stadium is not free due to POA commitments. According to top sources, Jinnah Stadium will be the main host when Palestine’s National Team comes to visit Pakistan. Also amongst the reports, is the mention of Zesh Rehman, Adnan Ahmed, Yousuf […]

PML-N’s popularity goes up, PTI’s goes down: Survey

Despite the criticism of friendly opposition, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is currently the most popular party in the country while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) popularity goes down, a survey report said. According to a survey carried out by the International Republican Institute (IRI), 28 per cent of the respondents agreed to vote for PML-N, closely […]

Anti-Terrorism Court reserves verdict against Pervez Musharraf’s assets

After completion of hearing, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi reserved its verdict on the petition for the de-freezing of the accounts of former President General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf. It is vital to mention here that the trial court earlier had frozen of the former ruler’s bank accounts and seized his property, declaring him absconder […]

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