Posts tagged as: Pakistan

Letter to Swiss officials not possible now; says Aitzaz Ahsan

Counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, reiterated his stance saying letter should not be written to the Swiss authorities until Asif Ali Zardari holds the office president. Aitzaz while arguing before a seven-member bench of the Supreme Court said his client relied on the summary of the Ministry of Law, […]

US-Pakistan working to develop joint ownership of drone strikes: Report

After the joint-sitting of the parliament unanimously approved an end to drone strikes, Pakistan and the United States (US) have been mulling for joint-sharing of spy attacks to target militants in tribal region of the country. A report published in Dawn quoting sources observed, “We are striving to have genuine co-ownership of the drone operations”. […]

NATO asks Pakistan to restore supply-line

Urging Pakistan to step up its efforts to fight terrorism and to open the transit supply route to allied forces battling in Afghanistan, Secretary General North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Anders Fogh Rasmussen requested to open the transit supply-line. While addressing a press conference, he observed, “And when it comes to our relationship with Pakistan, […]

Fashion Week’s Most Inspiring Designer Award

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, recently teamed up with Fashion Pakistan, to present “Pakistan’s Most Inspiring Designer” award exclusively to the designer who wowed fashion lovers and critics at the third Fashion Pakistan Week that was held at the Pearl Continental Hotel from 7 to 10 April. The coveted title […]

Nawaz Sharif criticizes point-scoring tactics of the government

Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz Chief, Nawaz Sharif in his latest criticism said that the government was only interested in political point scoring, adding the issue of new provinces should be done with consensus. Addressing a news conference during his visit to Sakardu, the PML-N chief accused the government of not being interested in addressing public […]

Imran Khan missed, Iftikhar Chaudhry, Sharmeen Chinoy among Times’ 100 most influential people

Despite holding a great number of votes , Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan unable to bag a place in Times’ 100 top most influential people. Contrary to the cricket-turned politician, Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and Oscar winning Sharmeen Obaid Chinnoy listed in most influential people of the world, sorted out by […]

Senator John McCain raises finger at ISI

Senator John McCain, the prominent US Republican expressed disappointment at Pakistan’s spy agency’s continued cooperation with Haqqani network, saying it is reprehensible that Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) maintains a close relationship with the militant outfits. Addressing at an American think-tank Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, Senator McCain said he had sympathy for Pakistan’s […]

PCB asks India to host Pakistan’s home-series

In what appeared to be a surprising move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in Indi (BCCI) to host a home series of the Pakistan cricket team in India. Indian media quoting sources claimed that the chairman of the Pakistan cricket board, Zaka Ashraf, made the offer to […]

United Nation panel questions nuclear expenses of Pakistan, India

Pakistan and India, the two neighboring countries and nuclear powers, are facing mounting international scrutiny for spending hefts amounts of national exchequer on nuclear installations rather than on developmental projects. Niclas Kvarnstrom, the Swedish diplomat while speaking the United Nation meeting on nuclear disarmament observed, “The world’s de facto nuclear powers are likely to spend […]

DCC proposes resumption of NATO supply-line after more assurances

The Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) has decided to put on hold resumption of NATO supply-line, seeking an unconditional apology from the United States and more assurances from the America that action would be taken against those officials involved in Salala attacks. The committee, which held its meeting under the chair of Prime Minister […]

US to continue to press Pakistan for operation against Haqqani network

In quick response of Sunday’s Kabul attacks, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the United States will continue to press Pakistan to launch an operation against the Haqqani network, as signs emerged it might be behind the assaults. According to a statement issued by the State Department on Monday, Hillary Clinton spoke to […]

American envoy to Afghanistan raises fingers against Haqqani network

Rejecting the capacity of Afghan Taliban of holding a strike like Sunday, Ryan Crocker, the United States (US) envoy to Afghanistan speculated that Haqqani network were involved in the incident. While speaking to the media, he pointed-out fingers on Haqqani network, whose fighters are based in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border area. In his view, the Afghan […]

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