
First Pakistani documentary-maker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy earns Oscar nomination Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the renowned journalist and documentary maker, has become first Pakistani to earn an Oscar nomination with her film ‘Saving face’, which was named in the “Documentary-short film” category. Obaid, who has documented numerous short films, won an Emmy award, back in 2010, for her documentary, ‘Pakistan Children […]

PEPCO liabilities crosses Rs400 billion mark Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) sinks deeper into debts, as the outstanding liabilities of the government owned firm crossed the Rs400 billion mark. The aforementioned figures were confirmed by Rasul Khan Mahsud, the managing director of PEPCO and the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC). […]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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Nisar demands Supreme Court to look into ISI’s role during Musharraf era Islamabad: (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said today that he hoped of the Supreme Court to also investigate into the role of Pakistan’s premier secret agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) during former president Pervez […]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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The judicial commission, tasked to probe the infamous Memogate scandal, has given Mansoor Ijaz one final chance to appear before the panel on February 9. The Commission also said that if Mansoor Ijaz was dissatisfied with security assurances, the petition may be cancelled, while Mansoor’s statement could only be recorded abroad if both parties show […]

England’s Chris Tremlett doubtful for the Abu Dhabi Test England’s fast bowler Chris Tremlett might not be able to take part in the second Test of the three match series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, starting from Wednesday, January 25, 2012. The tall fast bowler suffered a back problem last year and was out of […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Ijaz will not be coming despite Interior Minister’s assurances Mansoor Ijaz, who is the chief witness in the memo gate case has recently stated that he will not be coming to Pakistan in order to present his testimony in front of the Supreme Court of Pakistan despite the fact the he has received assurance from […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Malik denies news about putting Mansoor Ijaz’s name on ECL Islamabad: (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who was summoned by the apex court for issuing controversial statements to contain Mansoor Ijaz from coming to Pakistan, appeared before the judicial commission investigating into the memo case today. While explaining his statements relating to […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Malik assures Mansoor Ijaz’ name would not be put on ECL The interior minister of Pakistan, Rehman Malik on Tuesday denied the reports of giving statements against US businessman Mansoor Ijaz and assured the commission investigating memo scandal that latter’s name would not be put on Exit Control List (ECL) after he touches down in […]

Amir Iqbal Khan is undoubtedly one of the top sports face of the current decade. The lightweight division champ although represents Britain in the ring but his Pakistani ethnicity is the main reason behind his immense popularity in this region. The former unified WBA and IBF light welterweight champion has finally decided to settle down […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Higher courts in every country of the world hold paramount importance and same is the case in Pakistan. The Supreme Court of Pakistan enjoys the privilege of the highest court in the country according the respective constitution. Currently, in Pakistan, Supreme Court is exercising its powers to stop the evil designs of corrupt rulers who […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Mansoor Ijaz cites security concerns as a reason for not appearing before judicial commission The Pakistani American businessman and central character in the whole Memogate saga Mansoor Ijaz has refused come to Pakistan, citing security concerns as a reason for his decision. He has instead requested the judicial commission to record his statement in Zurich […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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To The Point – Presidential Immunity Lately in Pakistan, we are hearing the word immunity more than usual and of course, it is associated with none other than our very own, President Asif Ali Zardari. President Zardari, ever since coming into office, has not been given a single day of peace and rest, which obviously […]