Allama Muhmmad Iqbal Words, without power, is mere philosophy.
Quaid-e-Azam Expect the best, Prepare for the worst...
Missing Persons case: CJ angry over IG FC absence in the apex court Islamabad: (Friday, May 11, 2012) Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, while hearing the security situation in Balochistan and missing person’s case, expressed his anguish over the absence of Inspector General Frontier Corps (IG FC) Balochistan Obaidullah Khattak. The chief […]
Cabinet Convenes Meeting to Decide on Nato Supply Reopening Islamabad: (Friday, May 11, 2012) The Federal cabinet is expected to meet next week to mull over reopening the NATO supplies to Afghanistan, sources said today. The meeting, expected to convene on coming Tuesday, will also discuss how and whether to mend relations with the United […]
Outgoing High Commissioner of Australia calls on Chairman JCSC Rawalpindi – May 11, 2012: H.E Mr. Tim George, the outgoing High Commissioner of Australia called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and discussed matters related to mutual interests.
Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has urged Pakistan once again to reopen Nato ground supply routes to Afghanistan. However, Rasmussen also said on Friday that Pakistan had not been invited to the crucial 25th NATO summit to be held in Chicago. The May 20-21 two-day summit, with over 60 heads of state and governments […]
Corruption, the paramount problem in Pakistan Only those nations achieve respectable place which get rid of corruption from every department of the country. In Pakistan, it is the main problem that is leading the country towards disaster. Corruption, which has become a stumbling block in the progress of Pakistan, has established a firm base in […]
Ryder Hesjedal keen to defend the Pink jersey Ryder Hesjedal of Team Garmin-Barracuda enjoyed the overall classifications, the pink jersey through stage 7-9 during the 2012 version of the Giro d’Italia 2012. Team Katusha cyclist, Joaquim Rodriguez took the jersey away from the Canadian after his splendid performance during the stage 10 of the contest. […]
Sights and Sounds of Pakistan: Lahore Part-1 There is a Persian saying that if there was no Lahore, Isphahan (Iran) would have been half of the world. There is yet another ancient proverb, "Even if Persia’s Shiraz and Isphahan were united, they wouldn’t make one Lahore." So true till date and anyone who visits […]
Following a lot of huffing and puffing in Punjab Assembly, everybody settled for what carried the appearance of a balanced resolution. In my view, it will be best interpretation of the unanimous resolution on the Seraiki and Bahawalpur provinces. It seems that the ongoing chest-thumping will be ended after passage of the resolution. Both the […]
Saadat Hasan Manto, the legendary story teller, is more than a creative mind and his body of work is a world view in itself. He has an undeniable presence whether one loves him and hates him. The more fervent the rebuff becomes the more determined the presence proves. He shocked society by reflecting its oblivion […]
In what appeared to be a blow for the PPP, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah reportedly offered apology to Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi for the remarks passed by Shazia Marri against Shah Mardan Shah (the late Pir Pagara VII). The PML-F, the government’s ally party in the province, had threatened to walk […]
As power shortfall hit 8,000 megawatts on Thursday and protests fanned across Punjab, President Asif Ali Zardari directed Minister for Water and Power to take effective measures for elimination of unscheduled loadshedding. President Zardari convened an emergency meeting on the energy crisis, suggesting the concerned minister to establish a central control room in the Ministry […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that his visit would help to enhance political and cultural ties with United Kingdom, which pledged enduring friendship with Pakistan and building deeper stronger relationships. While speaking to the media, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom have numerous common values, adding that the […]
