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To the Point – The 20th Amendment A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, ‘Huh. It works. It makes sense.’ -Barack Obama, President of the United States of America Amending the Constitution of the Islamic Republic […]
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is set to take some much needed steps in order to improve the standard of youngsters in the game. International exposure for the starlets has been much called for and the PFF’s decision to snub Uzbekistan was just another glorious opportunity that went begging. However a top Federation official has […]
Malnutrition in flood sufferers is much worse than in Sub-Saharan Africa The malnutrition in flood victims of Pakistan is much worse than those residing in Sub-Saharan Africa. The weak international response to the second major flooding crisis in Pakistan has directed millions of people to the risk of malnutrition and other lethal diseases. The Pakistan […]
Regional Summit to be held on Friday between Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has arrived in Pakistan to take part in the trilateral summit on the future of Afghanistan, which includes Pakistan and Iran. Mahmud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran is also expected to land in Pakistan anytime today. The summit […]
Afghan journalists have expressed annoyance over the request of the Afghan government to avoid heavy make-up and wear headscarves, saying the move was proof authorities expected the Taliban to reclaim a share of governance. In a letter circulated to media, the Afghan Ministry of Culture and Information said it had received complaints from members of […]
In what appeared to have an unexpected move, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan rejected the passage of 20th Constitutional Amendment, issuing warning of a civil-war if the upcoming elections are not conducted in a free and transparent way. While speaking a news conference at his residence on Wednesday after former federal minister Noraiz Shakoor […]
The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights urged the government to clip the wings of brawny-intelligence agencies, rejecting the report presented by the Balochistan’s home department on the rampant human rights violations and law and order situation in the province. The body warned the incumbent that the Baloch will have no other option to seek […]
At long last, the urgency of the Balochistan situation has finally dawned in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The government has decided to call an All Parties Conference (APC) on deteriorating situation of the province. Following an exclusive debate on Balochistan by a US Congressional Committee, the government decided to convene an APC. Interestingly, the […]
NATO admits mistakenly bombing Afghan civilians NATO-led forces in Afghanistan said on Wednesday they killed eight young Afghans in eastern Kapisa province last week in an air strike that enraged the Afghan government, and came soon after a United Nations report showed civilian casualties of the decade-long war rose again in 2011. “Eight young Afghans […]
Iraq offers Pakistan Oil on long term payment facility Wednesday, February 16, 2012: Dr Asim Hussain, Special Assistant to Prime Minister, during a press conference revealed that Iraq has put forth a proposal to Pakistan. In the proposal, Iraq will lend Pakistan furnace oil with the facility of long term payment. Hussain further revealed that […]
20th amendment passed by Pakistan’s parliament The National Assembly of Pakistan has agreed upon a decision unanimously and passed the 20th Constitutional Amendment Bill. The passing of the Bill took place on the Tuesday night. The passing of the 20th amendment is aimed at empowering the Election Commission of Pakistan. The Bill will work towards […]
Government contemplates on names for next ISI chief Islamabad: The government is faced with the difficult question all over again. Given the deteriorated relations with America, it is finding it difficult to come up with a name to be put in to the saddle of the director general of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) as Lt. […]
