
The PFF have revealed their satisfaction over the security arrangements of the AFC President’s Cup that starts in May. A cloud of uncertainty has surrounded Lahore’s ability to host the AFC President’s Cup, with many claiming that due to the terrorist attacks of 2009, the city should not be given this honour. Bangladeshi champions Sheikh […]
Apr 27 2012 | Posted in
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Secretary Clinton sends best wishes to Togo on its 52 anniversary As Togo celebrates its 52nd anniversary today, Secretary Clinton, on behalf of President Obama and the people of USA sent best wishes to the people of the country on independence. In her message to Togo, she said, “On behalf President Obama and the people […]
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KSE-100 Index dips 23.32 points as the week closes Karachi: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) observed a dipping trend after the sales of the blue-chip National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) shared a lower-than-expectation profit for the quarter ending on March 30 was announced. Against the hopes of a net profit of 5 billion rupee this quarter, […]
Apr 27 2012 | Posted in
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Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Friday said that there is no confusion regarding Yousuf Raza Gilani as he is still and will remain the prime minister of Pakistan. “We are clear that Yousuf Raza Gilani is our leader and the prime minister of the country so no one should get any confusion regarding this […]
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Dr. Peter Levoy calls on CJCSC General Khalid Shameem Wynne Rawalpindi – April 27, 2012: Dr Peter Lavoy, Acting Assistant Secretary Defence for Asian and Pacific Affairs, USA called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) today. In the meeting between the two, matters pertinent to mutual interests and emerging geo-strategic situation […]
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Gayari Search and Rescue Operation continues round the clock Rawalpindi – April 27, 2012: Search and rescue operation at Gayari Sector is being carried out round the clock. Ground Penetrating Rader (GPR) team took readings at 26 different points and indentified eight sites for further probe. Work on all indentified sites is in progress. A 300 […]
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In what appeared to be a quite confused situation, the Supreme Court of Pakistan awarded a token punishment to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani for defying court’s orders, allowing him to continue his office with conviction. Its roots may lie in the gaping chasm between the weight of public expectation and letter of the […]

Amidst the walkout staged by members of PML-N from the National Assembly protesting Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani’ speech, the defiant premier said that no one but the Speaker of the House can disqualify him and send him home. While speaking in the national assembly, the prime minister hinted at the dissent shown by PML-N, […]

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Admiral (Retd) Fasih Bukhari has said that President Asif Ali Zardari asked the body not to pursue any old or new corruption cases against the Sharif Brothers. While interviewing with The Friday Times, the NAB Chairman observed, “Go ahead and do whatever you have to do in line with rules […]

World’s famous batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood actress Rekha are among four eminent persons for nomination as members of Rajya Sabha. According to the India media, Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh put forward the name of master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar for membership of the upper house of parliament. While writing a letter to the India […]

In what appeared to be a quite optimistic omen, a German journalist namely Joachim Holtz after being in Pakistan for more than two weeks presented a different picture, saying reality is far better than perception. While addressing at the Karachi Press Club, the senior journalist and foreign correspondent of the German channel, ZDF observed, “This […]
Apr 27 2012 | Posted in
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In quite an optimistic move, Pakistan and the United States after a five-month suspension resumed formal bilateral talks on Thursday. However, the two states could not make any development in ending the impasse over the restoration of blocked NATO supply-line owing to American’s refusal to offer unconditional public apology over the November strikes by its […]