By showing a consensus on the remarkable 20th amendment, Parliament has once again demoed to defy its critics. Under the canopy of the Amendment, Parliament met the demand of the Supreme Court to give a one-time cover to legislators elected while the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was not properly restructured as stipulated in the […]
To the Point – The 20th Amendment A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, ‘Huh. It works. It makes sense.’ -Barack Obama, President of the United States of America Amending the Constitution of the Islamic Republic […]
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is set to take some much needed steps in order to improve the standard of youngsters in the game. International exposure for the starlets has been much called for and the PFF’s decision to snub Uzbekistan was just another glorious opportunity that went begging. However a top Federation official has […]
Malnutrition in flood sufferers is much worse than in Sub-Saharan Africa The malnutrition in flood victims of Pakistan is much worse than those residing in Sub-Saharan Africa. The weak international response to the second major flooding crisis in Pakistan has directed millions of people to the risk of malnutrition and other lethal diseases. The Pakistan […]
Regional Summit to be held on Friday between Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has arrived in Pakistan to take part in the trilateral summit on the future of Afghanistan, which includes Pakistan and Iran. Mahmud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran is also expected to land in Pakistan anytime today. The summit […]
Afghan journalists have expressed annoyance over the request of the Afghan government to avoid heavy make-up and wear headscarves, saying the move was proof authorities expected the Taliban to reclaim a share of governance. In a letter circulated to media, the Afghan Ministry of Culture and Information said it had received complaints from members of […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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Dusky bombshell Deepika Padukone will be seen with the Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in his forthcoming movie ‘Kochadaiyaan’, which will release in August this year. The actor and media personality, Rajinikanth, is considered as a cultural icon and working with him is like a dream come true for Deepika. However, when the actress was asked about […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to have an unexpected move, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan rejected the passage of 20th Constitutional Amendment, issuing warning of a civil-war if the upcoming elections are not conducted in a free and transparent way. While speaking a news conference at his residence on Wednesday after former federal minister Noraiz Shakoor […]
Samsung is touted as the biggest actor at the Mobile World Congress scheduled to be staged in Barcelona on February 27, 2012. In the exuberant line of gadgets that the Korean company is planning to showcase at the event, one stands out, Galaxy Note 10.1. Yes, the biggest smartphone from Samsung is about to meet […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights urged the government to clip the wings of brawny-intelligence agencies, rejecting the report presented by the Balochistan’s home department on the rampant human rights violations and law and order situation in the province. The body warned the incumbent that the Baloch will have no other option to seek […]
Kareena Kapoor for the first time has performed a ‘Mujra’ (Dil Mera Muft Ka) in her forthcoming film ‘Agent Vinod’ and the actress revealed the main reason behind why she did this kind of a number was her beau, Saif Ali Khan, who will play the male lead in the movie. The 31-year-old Kapoor, who […]
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At long last, the urgency of the Balochistan situation has finally dawned in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The government has decided to call an All Parties Conference (APC) on deteriorating situation of the province. Following an exclusive debate on Balochistan by a US Congressional Committee, the government decided to convene an APC. Interestingly, the […]