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Proving the proverbial Nero-fiddles-while-Rome-burns situation, Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani said that the situation in the province was not as bad as was portrayed by the media. The province is sliding into chaos while the chief minister is criticizing the media for portraying bad image of the region and projecting negative role. He remarked, […]
Karachi: (Monday, July 16, 2012) Former Law minister and Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) member from Sindh, Afzal Sindhu, has finally decided to join Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). Sindhu’s inclusion in the party is the latest proof that likeness for the party among leaders and the commoners is on the rise. According to a PTI official, while […]
Jeddah: (Monday, July 16, 2012) Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, who is visiting Saudi Arabia these days, called on Saudi Arabia King Shah Abdullah here today. During the meeting, the two dignitaries exchanged views on bilateral ties besides assessing the opportunities to boost the mutual ties further. According to Prime Minister secretariat, the PM Is […]
Singapore: (Monday, July 16, 2012) After slight improvement in the week ending on Friday, the oil prices in the Asian markets are again witnessing a down turn trend. And this time, the main reason behind the decrease in oil prices is Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates decision to open crude pipelines bypassing the Strait […]
Islamabad: (Monday, July 16, 2012) Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani is to visit United States of America (Washington) for strategic dialogue, confirmed Secretary Defence, Nargis Sethi. Sethi, who was talking to the journalists at the Parliament house, said that the date for COAS’s upcoming visit to the US is yet to be […]
Islamabad: (Monday, July 16, 2012) The Supreme Court of Pakistan, while hearing Malik Riaz contempt of court case, adjourned the hearing till July 31st. The case was primarily focused on the real estate tycoon’s press conference on June 12, where he had ridiculed judiciary through baseless allegations. Headed by Justice Shakirullah Jan, a three member […]
Karachi: (Monday, July 16, 2012) As worsened law and order situation continues to exacerbate in economic hub of Pakistan – Karachi, six more people have been reported dead in past 24 hours, said the police and Shhipa sources today. According to details, two men were shot dead and another was injured in Malir, in the […]
Islamabad: (Monday, July 16, 2012) The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-index benchmark rose 52.29 points or 0.36 points to close the market at 14,384.58 point. With this increase, the total volume of shares traded today remained at 55.40 million. Although the main stock market observed a positive trend today, but on a whole, the buyers, […]
Bannu: (Monday, July 16, 2012) Taliban banned outfits Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who were dressed in burqas (veils) attacked the old city police station in Bannu here today to free their companions out of the jail. The attack on the police station in a security hit area sparked a gun-battle near the already fragile area of […]
Germany’s Constitutional Court will keep Europe waiting until Sept. 12 for its verdict on whether the new tools for fighting the euro zone debt crisis comply with German law or violate parliament’s right to decide on national budget issues. Resisting pressure from politicians and markets for a swift approval of the permanent bailout scheme (European […]
Islamabad: (Monday, July 16, 2012) While appearing before the court as an immunity-granted witness, former Director General (DG) Health Dr Rasheed Juma said that the Ephedrine quota was granted on pressure of Ali Musa Gilani – son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and the former health secretary Makhdoom Shahabuddin. Earlier, Ali Musa Gilani […]
Rawalpindi – July 16, 2012: Mrs Elke Hoff, Member of Defence Committee and Sub Committee of German Parliament on Disarmament, Arms Control and Non Proliferation, called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee here today. The visiting dignitary remained there with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee for quite some time […]
