Category archives for: Pakistan

Victory tastes sweeter than jail meal – Salman Butt Xclusive

At midnight while I was dreaming Angelina Julie, my mobile buzzed up. And my first feeling was ‘Oh **** girl friend’. However, I hampered my tongue to express my feelings, and picked up the phone, saying, ‘Hey sweetheart, believe me (yawning) I was waiting for your call.” I was expecting a sweet reply, but that […]

Shahid Afridi joins UNODC for campaign against Drugs in Pakistan

Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi has penned a two-year deal with the United Nations in order to lead the campaign against Drug use in the South Asian country. Afridi, 31, has been role model not only for aspiring cricketers in Pakistan but the general population as well, who turn to the sport as a break away […]

Greg Mortenson: conquering mountains and hearts- Last Part

  Greg Mortenson: Conquering mountains and hearts- Last Part   Greg, having made up his mind, returned to the United States to collect donations for his dream school. “Everything about their life was a struggle,” Greg recalls, “They reminded me of the way Christa … had a way of just persevering, no matter what life […]

Some abatement on political arena

Apparently the ongoing crisis has been averted for the time being. Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in contempt of court case, gained more time to prepare the case. At the same time, the apex court exempted from personally appearing, the government-judiciary saga has once again deflected a fiery conclusion. […]

A good will gesture by Taliban

In a good will gesture to initiate a dialogue process with the government, Pakistani Taliban killed Mukarram Khan Atif, who worked for Voice of America and Dunya TV. It added a serious dimension to the issue of journalists’ protection in the region. The media professionals, particularly working in northwestern region of Pakistan, have often received […]

Sensible Choice: Aitzaz slightly diffuses tensions between government and judiciary

Playing logically rather than politically, Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court notice, played lawfully in the Supreme Court. Aitzaz Ahsan, who was engaged by the premier in the contempt of court notice, was one of the key leaders in the lawyers’ movement. He was one […]

Urgent release of funds sought for Kurram Tangi Dam

The sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Water and Power expressed annoyance over non-release of funds for construction of Kurram Tangi Dam, directing the finance division to release funds at the earliest. The committee also issued directives to Ministries of Finance, Water and Power, Planning Commission and WAPDA to submit a comprehensive report by […]

Commitment towards education demonstrated, I-LAP handovers five reconstructed schools in KPK to ERRA

Commitment towards education demonstrated; I-LAP handovers five reconstructed schools in KPK to ERRA Islamabad: (Thursday, January 19, 2012) Interfaith League against Poverty (I-LAP) has demonstrated its commitment towards promulgation of education for evolution of masses for the formation of a peaceful society allover again through rebuilding five flood-affected schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Responding to […]

NAB not to arrest Malik Qayyum, assures before Supreme Court

NAB not to arrest Malik Qayyum, assures before Supreme Court Islamabad: (Thursday, January 19, 2012) The prosecutor general of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) here today has assured the Supreme Court that they will not arrest the former attorney general Malik Muhammad Qayyum on his return to Pakistan. Qayyum has been out of country for medical […]

Misbah-ul-Haq shuts the ‘loud mouth’ critics up

Misbah-ul-Haq shuts the ‘loud mouth’ critics up For those who kept on criticising Misbah-ul-Haq throughout last year should now be ashamed of themselves, as the Pakistan skipper has guided his side to a convincing victory over the number one Test side in the world, England. Misbah was appointed captain of the Test side after Salman […]

HRCP slams murder of yet another journalist

A statement issued by HRCP on Wednesday said: “It is exceedingly unfortunate that despite repeated assurances by the government to protect journalists, Mukarram Khan Atif, a senior journalist working for the electronic media was killed in Shabqadar. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) yesterday condemned the assassination of journalist Mukarram Khan Atif by armed […]

Impact of Currant Political Deadlock on Pakistan’s Economy, Seminar on Monday

Impact of Currant Political Deadlock on Pakistan’s Economy, Seminar on Monday Islamabad: (Thursday, January 19, 2012) The current political impasse between various state institutions is now costing the macro-economy of Pakistan in the form of stagnant growth and investment. Several structural issues require government’s immediate attention which includes power and gas sector crises, unsustainable losses […]

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