
Pakistan on Thursday condemned discrimination approach about nuclear technology and observed that the “discriminatory trends and policies that could have serious implications for Pakistan’s national security and the global non-proliferation regime.” The remarks came just days after American media reported that the United States has allocated billions of dollars for the monitoring of Pakistan’s nuclear […]

The Federal Government Wednesday announced to launch “targeted action” in the violence-hit Karachi against terrorists‚ target killers‚ kidnappers for ransom and extortionists. Rights groups say that nearly 1800 people were killed during terrorist and targeted attacks in the first six months of this year. Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, said hundreds of criminals have been […]

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, said on Wednesday that a concerted and sustained campaign will be launched for restoration of law and order in Karachi. He was addressing the special meeting of federal cabinet in Karachi to suggest measures for peace in the city. The cabinet is discussing various proposals to improve law and order in […]

The federal cabinet meets in Karachi later on Wednesday to approve a “targeted operation” against the miscreants. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had convened the meeting in Karachi on the second day of his visit to the city. The meeting would discuss and approve a comprehensive strategy to take action against criminals and target killers to […]

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is deeply divided over the issue of talks with the PML-N government as the group’s leaders have come up with contradictory statements last over the past few days. The government is also in a mess over the Taliban talks issue as Information Minister, Pervez Rashid says talks have started with the Taliban […]
Sep 3 2013 | Posted in
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Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, Monday said that all political forces must rise to the occasion so that national consensus is evolved to address the problems faced by the country. He was presiding over a high level meeting to review the overall security situation of the country, the PM office said. The meeting discussed issues […]

Pakistan is hosting the 33rd Session of the D-8 Commission in Islamabad on 02-03 September in its capacity as the Chair of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Development, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The D-8 Commissioners from Member Countries (Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey) and D-8 Secretary-General Dr. Seyed Ali […]

Pakistan will formally lodge its protest on US drone attacks in the UN General Assembly session next month, the country’s top official said Friday. Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz in a policy statement in National Assembly said the US attacks violate Pakistan’s sovereignty and international laws. “A breakthrough is expected on the […]

Pakistan will be hosting the 11th West Asia Baseball Cup at Lahore from November 25 to December 1. Syed Khawar Shah, Pakistan Baseball Federation secretary said that teams of India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Iraq and other countries would be featuring in the event, says a press release. “The visiting teams will be arriving at […]
Aug 30 2013 | Posted in
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The parliament was informed on Friday that eleven Pakistanis, including eight soldiers, have been killed as the result of Indian unprovoked firing on the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region. Speaking at the National Assembly or Lower of the Parliament, Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, […]

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif received Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman, chief of JUI-F in Islamabad Thursday and discussed political matters including expansion of the cabinet, sources said. The JUI-F leader, Akram Khan Durrani, is likely to be conducted in the cabinet and a decision has already been taken, the govt and JUI sources said. Sources earlier said […]
Aug 29 2013 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Wednesday took notice of worsening law and order situation in Karachi‚ and said situation in Karachi is a matter of grave concern and all stakeholders should sit together to devise a joint strategy to check the situation. Presiding over the cabinet meeting, Nawaz Sharif said peace in Karachi is vital for […]