
After successfully restoring deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, some elements in the lawyers have really started thinking themselves above the law. The recent attacks by lawyers on policemen, readers and judges are truly regrettable. There has been a string of incidents across Punjab Province in the past few months where the lawyers manhandled policemen, […]

We all watch as the Judiciary continues to split the Nation There are countries in which the judiciary plays a pivotal role in the rising of nations in terms of economy, social welfare and the rule of law, but then there are those unfortunate ones which have to face the wrath of their own courts, […]

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has asserted that land route for NATO forces will not be restored, saying that rumors regarding any such move are completely baseless. Speaking to a party-jirga, the JUI-F chief stated that the joint resolution of parliament and recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) have redefined Pakistan’s […]

Marvi Memon, the leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), claimed that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was behind the Mohajir Sooba Tehreek, expressing fears she is being targeted because of her claim. While speaking to the media, she stated, “Same people are responsible for the events of May 22 who were behind those on May 12, […]
May 24 2012 | Posted in
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In order to overcome the deteriorating situation in Sindh, particularly the incident of May 22, the federal cabinet constituted a four-member special committee to investigate the killing of innocent people. The cabinet met with Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the chair, discussing host of issues including law and order situation in Balochistan and […]

In quite an unprecedented move, Amnesty International criticized the United States (US) for conducting Abbottabad raid that killed Osama bin Laden and using unmanned aircrafts to attack people in the Pakistan’s tribal areas. The Human Rights group released its 50th annual report, lashing out at the US for using lethal force in killing of Al-Qaeda […]

President Barack Obama spoke briefly this past Monday with President Asif Ali Zardari on the sidelines of a NATO summit as the uneasy allies looked to drain the poison from their wounded relations. Obama and Zardari "had a brief conversation," and were joined later by Afghan President Hamid Karzai to take a joint […]
May 24 2012 | Posted in
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NEPRA raises Power Tariffs on account of retrograde fuel adjustment Wednesday, May 23, 2012: Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has once again raised the power tariffs by up to Rs1.79 per unit on account of nostalgic fuel adjustment for the months of February and March 2012. The increased tariffs will be reflected in […]
May 24 2012 | Posted in
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Tussle between power companies and oil supplier may worsen the energy crisis Islamabad: (Wednesday, May 23, 2012) A lingering tussle between the power companies and the major oil supplier of the country over advance payments may aggravate the energy crisis in the country as power producers have lately become reluctant to buy petroleum products by […]
May 24 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan considers itself at war with the US: US Congressman Washington: (Wednesday, May 23, 2012) While reacting to Pakistan sentencing Dr Afridi for 33 years in Prison, the US department of defense said today that Afridi’s help provided intelligence that was very helpful with regards to the operation that culminating in killing Al Qaeda chief, […]

Nawaz vows to build a better Pakistan if entrusted with votes Attock: (Wednesday, May 23, 2012) Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif said here today that Pakistan was progressing leaps and bounds during his two stints in power. He was addressing a rally in Attock today. The PML-N leader said that if he […]

According to the recent news, Dr. Shakil Afridi, a native of Khyber Agency, has been sentenced to 33 years in jail on the accusation of helping the CIA find Osama bin Laden. He has been charged of treason, a local official said. He was accused of running a fake vaccination campaign in Abbottabad, in which […]
May 23 2012 | Posted in
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