
In quite a clear-cut message, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that there would be no compromise on nuclear deterrents, saying the parliamentary review process was an unprecedented development and marks a new landmark in the progress along the path of democracy. The Prime Minister while addressing a meeting of the Defence Committee of […]

The Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) has decided to put on hold resumption of NATO supply-line, seeking an unconditional apology from the United States and more assurances from the America that action would be taken against those officials involved in Salala attacks. The committee, which held its meeting under the chair of Prime Minister […]

No evidence to suggest Kabul attacks were planned in Pakistan: General Martin Dempsey US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey says that they do not have any intelligence yet on whether the Kabul attack was planned in Pakistan. Taliban insurgents mounted spectacular synchronised attacks on government buildings, Western embassies and Nato headquarters […]

Nawaz Sharif calls for withdrawal of troops from Siachen Tuesday, April 17, 2012: Nawaz Sharif, former Prime Minister of Pakistan and the chairman of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz group (PML-N) has advised the government to take the lead and withdraw its troops from Siachen Glacier where 138 troops and civilians were buried by a massive […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Budget paper foresees five major challenges for FY 2012-2013 Islamabad: (Tuesday, April 17, 2012) The budget paper prepared by the ministry of finance has identified five major challenges for the next year’s federal budget. The biggest one of these challenges, as anticipated, is the country’s poor performance on fiscal front that is to hit even […]
Apr 17 2012 | Posted in
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KSE observes a mixed trend, 100-index closes marginally lower Karachi: (Tuesday, April 17, 2012) The Karachi Stock Exchange, that is witnessing a dipping trend since the beginning of this week, observed the 100-index going down further, albeit to a lower margin. As the day closed today, the 100-index ended 0.05 percent down or at 6.48 […]
Apr 17 2012 | Posted in
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Iran to retaliate with full force to defend territorial integrity Tehran: (Tuesday, April 17, 2012) Iranian president Ahmadinejad said today that Iran is all set to respond to the threats posed to its territorial integrity. He said that the country was ready to cooperate with its Arab neighbours to maintain security in the Gulf region. […]

US may withdraw, financial aid should continue; Karzai Kabul: (Tuesday, April 17, 2012) Afghan President Hamid Karzai said today that after withdrawal of its forces in 2014, the USA should pay at least $ 2 billion a year for Afghanistan’s security expenditure. The Afghan president was of the view that the US should specify in […]

Renovation starts at the Qaddafi Stadium Lahore Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started renovation in the Qaddafi Stadium Lahore for the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed last week that its team is going to visit Pakistan for a One Day International and a T20 international later this month. This means that […]

Khar meets up with Abbottabad Commission The Inquiry Commission on Abbottabad Operation Tuesday held a detailed interaction with Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, said a press release. The commission met under the chair of Justice Javed Iqbal, former senior judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the President of the Commission. The […]

Stop discrimination to make a better Pakistan Discrimination is the major factor that disturbs society’s smooth sailing and thus creates many problems particularly for downtrodden people. In Pakistan, it has become a common evil that primarily stems from this so-called class difference. General masses of Pakistan are living on the two extremes and it has […]

Sammy is set to unveil the much-anticipated successor the now iconic Galaxy SII and Newspakistan analyzes some features can look forward to. 1. Quad-core: One of the best features of Samsung’s new device will be the use of a 1.5 Quad-core processor, that is only available on the HTC One-X as of yet. Four cores […]
Apr 17 2012 | Posted in
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