Allama Muhmmad Iqbal Words, without power, is mere philosophy.
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In what can be a blow for the activist of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), President Asif Ali Zardari a few hours after a police crackdown was stopped in Karachi’s Lyari area, ordered to launch a grand operation. Lyari, a stronghold of the PPP has been rocked by violent gun battles between security forces and the […]
Sights and Sounds of Pakistan: Lahore Old City Part-2 The Faqir Khana Museum is a private family collection housed in an ancient haveli in Old Lahore. A founding member of the family served as a prime minister and royal physician in the court of Emperor Ranjit Singh. Many of his gifts to the […]
Despite Pakistan registered its protest against spying drone attacks, an unmanned American aircraft fired missiles on a house in Darre-e-Nishtar, in North Waziristan, the tribal area of Pakistan. At least ten people were killed and several others injured in the pre-dawn attack while the death toll is also expected to rise, the report added. According […]
NEPRA raises power tariffs by Rs 6.03 per unit Friday, May 4, 2012: NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has once again increased the power tariff by Rs6.03 per unit; on account of fuel adjustment charges for four months from October 2011 to January 2012. The changes in the power tariff will be reflected in […]
Sights and Sounds of Pakistan: Lahore Old City Part-1 "Androon Shehar" (the Walled City) or the Old Lahore north-west of Lahore contains the heart of Lahore – its original cultural property in the form of mosques, forts, gateways, residential buildings, palaces, tombs, alleyways and open squares. These when coupled with the traditional cultural activities […]
Philippe Gilbert to resume his 2012 season at the Tour of Belgium 2012 Philippe Gilbert is having a tough season after a disappointing start to his classics campaign. His only commendable performances this year include a third place finish to the La Fleche Wallonne and a six place finish at the Amstel Gold Race 2012. […]
Private Equity investing in oil and gas – Oil and gas news (IBTimes) – Private equity ("PE"), interest in U.S. oil and gas industry marked by at least a 20-year high in the first quarter of 2012, and the volume of mergers and acquisitions (M & A) reached 11 transactions, which The total value of […]
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the second largest party in Parliament staged walked out from National Assembly and Senate, vowing to continue protest until Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani resigned from his post. The opposition boycotted the debate on President Asif Ali Zardari’s address to the both houses of the parliament. Senator Zafar Ali […]
Despite the detailed judgment in the contempt case of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has yet not come, he has proved that he enjoys the confidence of the majority in Parliament. However, the fuss being created at every sitting of both the houses, the National Assembly and the Senate, by the PML-N lawmakers therefore […]
A suicide bomber blew himself on Friday in Khar Bazaar, Bajaur Agency, a tribal district along the Pak-Afghan border, killing at least 17 people including security officials and injuring over 40. Officials while speaking to the media said the target of the attack were tribal police personnel where were patrolling Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani claimed the verdict of the Supreme Court against him did not disqualify him from the office, clarifying he did not commit a criminal offence by not writing letter to the Swiss courts. While interacting local and foreign journalists late night Thursday, the premier observed, “The charges against me are […]
Abdul Sattar Edhi, world’s renowned social worker, lashed out at the government for not allowing him to help the people of Liyari, saying law enforcement agencies are creating hurdles in his work. While addressing a press conference against policemen, the trustworthy aid-worker observed, “I was given protection in Gaza and Iraq but have been banned […]
