Category archives for: Pakistan

I want to leave politics like Tipu Sultan – Imran Khan

I want to leave politics like Tipu Sultan –  Imran Khan Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan has said that he would rather leave politics like Tipu Sultan rather than Bahadur Shah Zafar. Tipu Sultan was the ruler of Mysore in the later part of the 18th century and spent his life […]

Supreme Court rejects Gilani’s intra court appeal

Without showing any flexibility, the larger bench of the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the intra court appeal against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in contempt of court case. As per the intra court appeal order, the prime minister is required to appear before the court on February 13. The SC’s order included references […]

We are not allowed to work; says Zardari

After spending four years in power, President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday said that the incumbent could make Pakistan a developed country but it was not being permitted to work freely. Speaking at a dinner for outgoing senators at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said that they will be remembered in the Parliament’s history as proud parliamentarians […]

Govt opposes memo commission’s proposal to travel abroad to record statement

As the central character of memogate saga, Manoor Ijaz, despite repeated security assurances clearly refused to come to Pakistan, the government Thursday strongly opposed the proposal of the judicial commission to visit abroad to record his statement. Attorney General Maulvi Anwar ul Haq said the judicial commission should not travel abroad to record the statement […]

Pakistan has capacity to export Rice worth $ 4 billion claims BGA President

Pakistan has capacity to export Rice worth $ 4 billion claims BGA President Thursday, February 9, 2012: The President of Basmati Growers Association (BGA), Hamid Malhi, claimed that Pakistan has tremendous capacity to expand rice production. The president warned that if proper measures are taken the total output can be increased drastically and the assets […]

US drone strike kills al Qaeda’s chief in Pakistan

US drone strike kills al Qaeda’s chief in Pakistan US missiles on Thursday, February 09, 2012 killed al Qaeda’s chief in Pakistan, one of Americans’ main targets and wanted for attacks that killed scores of people. Badr Mansoor, who according to sources used to send fighters to Afghanistan and ran a training camp in North […]

Humsafar – the most watched drama of the past decade Humsafar – the most watched drama of the past decade

Humsafar – the most watched drama of the past decade   Humsafar, the most watched drama in Pakistan these days, is brilliantly directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat. It consists of 22 episodes and the first episode was aired on September 24th, 2011 on Hum TV. It stars Mahira Khan and Fawad Afzal Khan as the […]

Writing letter may save the PM from contempt: Chief Justice

Writing letter may save the PM from contempt: Chief Justice Islamabad: (Thursday, February 09, 2012) The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while hearing the petition against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on contempt of court case said the court may consider the case to be closed if the government chooses to write […]

Bird Flu Virus, yet another challenge for the Punjab Government?

As many as fifteen peacocks were reported dead at the Lahore Safari Park last month. The cause of death has not been confirmed yet however, it is believed that the killer virus, H5N1 commonly known as ‘Bird-Flu’ is the probable reason behind the loss of precious birds. Sources have revealed that the virus has entered […]

HRCP expresses deep concerns at Sindh University situation

HRCP expresses deep concerns at Sindh University situation Lahore, February 9: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the recent developments at Sindh University where, following the killing of Professor Bashir Channar on January 2, unjustified action has been taken against protesting teachers. A statement issued by the Commission on Thursday said: “HRCP notes with […]

Experts emphasize on institutionalization of Social Accountability (SAc), CoP on SAc formed

Experts emphasize on institutionalization of Social Accountability (SAc), CoP on SAc formed ISLAMABAD (09 February 2012) Speakers, while highlighting the importance of social accountability in ensuring good governance and effective public service delivery, called for institutionalization of social accountability tools at government level and urge the citizens to play active role in public sector accountability […]

Supreme Court and executive likely to face another round of confrontation

It seems as the Supreme Court may fetch up being the biggest player in the run-up to next month’s Senate polls and the general elections scheduled for 2013. The apex court suspended the membership of 28 parliamentarians, including two federal ministers, on the basis that by-elections were held in contravention of the 18th amendment. The […]

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