Turning out possibility of sending a reference against Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry over corruption charges against his son, Dr Arsalan Iftikhar, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said the media had created hype over the issue. While addressing the inaugural session of two-day Vice Chancellors Forum, the premier observed, “I think there is no […]
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The United States pulled out negotiators from Pakistan after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on resumption of land route for NATO forces battling in Afghanistan, showing fresh signs of plummeting ties between Islamabad and Washington. US Department of Defence spokesperson Commander Bill Speaks while speaking to the media said the dialogue panel […]
Clinton appreciates 11 countries’ efforts to reduce oil imports from Iran Washington: (Tuesday, June 12, 2012) Hillary Clinton, while appreciating 11 countries, including India, who have reduced their oil imports from Iran, has hinted for reporting the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to not to be applicable on these countries. She said, […]
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US to host third India-US strategic dialogues On June 13, the State Department will host the third annual session of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna will co-chair interagency delegations to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, reflecting the breadth […]
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Arsalan Iftikhar case: Malik Riaz to appear before the court Islamabad: (Monday, June 11, 2012) The Arsalan Iftikhar case is expected to take a new turn as the Bahria Town’s owner Malik Riaz decides to submit his reply while appearing before the apex court in person. Riaz, who was out of country, has landed in […]
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K-P Govt. responsible for providing security to Dr. Afridi: CM Hoti Peshawar: (Monday, June 11, 2012) Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ameer Haider Hoti said today that it was his government’s responsibility to provide complete security to Dr Shakil Afridi. He said that the provincial government of the ANP was doing its best to provide […]
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Afghan interior ministry claims killing 33 Taliban insurgents in past 24 hours Kabul: (Monday, June 11, 2012) The Afghan Interior Minister has claimed killing 33 Taliban insurgents in past 24 hours in various military operations. As per the details, the operations were jointly carried out by the Afghan forces and the NATO-led coalition troops. In […]
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Rehman Malik meets MQM Rabita committee members in Dubai Dubai: (Monday, June 11, 2012) Rehman Malik, the Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Affairs, called on members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Rabita Committee here in Dubai. While the primary motive of the meeting was to discuss the current political situation of the country with […]
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CTP to educate transporters and drivers for safety of road users Rawalpindi: (Monday, June 11, 2012) Driven by the idea ensuring safe roads for all, under the leadership of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Superintendent Police Syed Ishtiaq Hussain, the Education Wing of the City Traffic Police has decided to educate the transporters and the drivers […]
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Altaf Hussain requests workers to remain calm in face of continuing bloodshed in Karachi Karachi: (Monday, June 11, 2012) Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain while expressing profound grief and sorrow over the death of Sohail Hussain, a dedicated MQM worker, appealed his workers and the general public to restrain their emotions and remain […]
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PM Gilani regards education vital for the development of country – COMSATS conference of VCs, Rectors & Presidents Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani while addressing the inaugural session of the COMSATS conference of VCs, Rectors and Presidents today said that education and Research and Development is vital for the progress and development of Pakistan as […]
NAB opens inquiry into DHA and Bahria Town land Scam Lahore: (Monday, June 11, 2012) The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to reopen a closed case against a deal between two of the real estate giants of Pakistan – The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and the Bahria Town (BT), which caused over 150,000 people […]