
Pakistani Taliban Sunday said that they would seek from the security forces guarantee of the country’s three top political and religious leaders for their proposed talks with the government. Taliban have offered dialogue with the government to end the on-going bloodshed, however, the Taliban spokesman, Ihsanullah Ihsan, said in a video that the government […]

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that Election Commission is not working up to the mark right now and must ensure strict implementation of rules and regulations. While addressing a press conference here today, Khan said that change can only come through free and fair elections. Regarding the constitution of an interim […]
Jan 28 2013 | Posted in
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Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, on Tuesday claimed that his party held the key to the dissolution of assemblies. Speaking to media representatives outside the Parliament House in Islamabad, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader said his party did not accept the agreement between the government with […]
Jan 22 2013 | Posted in
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The storm created by TMQ chief Tahirul Qadri is over, thanks to the correct handling of the crisis by the government. However, this would not have been possible without the clear stand taken by the joint opposition led by Nawaz Sharif and by Imran Khan’s refusal to join the long march. What is needed […]
Jan 21 2013 | Posted in
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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has rejected demands put forth by Dr Tahirul Qadri, chief of Tehreek-e-Minhajul Quran (TMQ), terming them unconstitutional. A consultative meeting of the PML-N was held at Raiwand on Tuesday with the party chief, Nawaz Sharif in the chair. The meeting discussed the situation after the long march and the […]
Jan 16 2013 | Posted in
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Sticking to his demands, Minhajul Quran International chief Dr Tahirul Qadri has said that he will go ahead with his plans for long march to Islamabad on January 14. Addressing a press conference, he said that Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) decision of not participating in the long march would not make any difference, long march will go ahead […]

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday released details of assets of political parties in Pakistan for the financial year 2010-11, showing the ruling PPP among the poorest parties of the country. Without having any immovable property anywhere in the country, the PPP -Parliamentarians had only Rs 435,397 in its account on June […]
Jan 10 2013 | Posted in
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that the stance taken by Tahirul Qadri was not unjust but they would still not be taking part in the January 14 long march to Islamabad. The cricketer-turned politician said his party will only move against the government if it fails to form a neutral caretaker […]
Jan 9 2013 | Posted in
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Feeling the heat from the long march announced by Tahirul Qadri, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has contacted the leadership of major coalition partners and opposition parties and assured them of the government’s resolve to protect the democratic process against all odds. Ashraf phoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and Awami National […]
Jan 5 2013 | Posted in
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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that elections would not be postponed under any situation in the country, adding that Shaiku-ul-Isalam (Tahirul Qadri) wanted to adopt a way of chaos. Nawaz Sharif went to Bilour House to condole with Ghulam Ahmad Bilour on the martyrdom of his brother Bashir Bilour. While talking to media outside […]
Jan 4 2013 | Posted in
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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif lashed out at the military, blaming the current situation of the country on the generals. While addressing a ceremony the former two-time prime minister asserted that the days of taking extra-constitutional steps are long gone. The nation will now support rule of law and democracy instead of […]
Dec 21 2012 | Posted in
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to replace Punjab Governor Latif Khosa with Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) Parliamentary leader in Punjab Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood. President Asif Ali Zardari has offered the post to him and the offer has been accepted. “President Zardari today offered me Punjab governorship which I have accepted,” he noted. […]
Dec 21 2012 | Posted in
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