
A high-profile drama was observed on Tuesday when Pakistan had a law minister in the morning; none in the afternoon; a new one picked-up for the evening; and the old one refuse to go at night. Earlier, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khurshid Shah said the government had decided to replace Maula Bakhsh Chandio with […]

Government Imposes Tax of Rs11, 486 per ton on LPG Tuesday, January 17, 2012: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices prevailing in Pakistan are supposed to take a hike once again after the federal government, Islamabad, has levied a new kind of tax names, the petroleum levy, on the production of the commodity. According to commendable […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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US sought permission from Pakistan for the January Drone strike in North Waziristan US officials while giving an interview to an American newspaper “The Washington Post” have admitted the CIA sought permission from Pakistan to carry out a drone strike against a terrorist hideout deep inside Waziristan, but the request was turned down by Islamabad […]

Stringent security measure on Jan 19: Supreme Court Hearing Islamabad: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012) Spokesman for the Supreme Court of Pakistan said today that strict security measures will be taken on January 19, when Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to produce himself before the apex court. Besides Gilani, other number of […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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Misbah-ul-Haq – criticised for what? There has been a lot of criticism on Pakistan’s skipper Misbah-ul-Haq despite his impressive performances for the team in the past one and a half year. Many claim that the 37-year-old is a defensive leader and batsman, but I disagree with this allegation. Misbah might not be the most aggressive […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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PPP Allies not comfortable in Sindh Karachi: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012) Coalition partners of Pakistan Peoples’ Party, including MQM, PML-Q and PML-F, which are more than happy with it in the centre, seem uncomfortable with the ruling party in Sindh Province. In centre, for having direct interaction with the coalition partners, President Asif Ali Zardari, […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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China supports Pakistan political forces for national stability Beijing: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012) Favouring the maintainability of democracy in Pakistan, China has said it will support the political forces to play their role in stability and development of its immediate neighbour and seasoned friend. Marking its remarks during a regular press release, the Foreign Ministry’s […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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Pervez Musharraf is a security risk for Pakistan; should be arrested at airport on arrival: Raza Rabbani Islamabad: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012) Pakistan People’s Party’s central leader and Senator Raza Rabbai has said that former dictator Pervez Musharraf was a security risk for the country and it was duty of the government to arrest him […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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Contempt notice against PM challenged in apex court The notice of contempt that was issued by the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani was recently challenged in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had issued the notice of contempt to Yousuf Raza Gilani as he had failed to […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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Maula Bux Chandio step down as Federal Law Minister Senator Maula Bux Chandio on Tuesday stepped down from the coveted post of Federal Minister for Law amid reports that the government is mulling over reappointing his predecessor Senator Babar Awan as law minister. A senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader, Khurshid Shah on Tuesday told the […]

The first day of the much awaited Pakistan/England test match started today in Dubai with all eyes on Saeed Ajmal’s magical fingers. The highest wicket taker in 2011 claimed before the match that he will introduce a new delivery called ‘Teesra’ during the match. England started off steadily and was not bothered by the Pakistani […]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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PTI not ready to make alliance with any political party – Imran Khan Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) and cricketer turned politician, Imran Khan has said that his party is not ready to make alliance with any other party to form the government and he will sit in the opposition if he does […]