Archive for: August, 2012

PPP decides to take PTI, JI on board over caretaker setup

The ruling Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has decided to engage Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the consultative process for setting up an interim setup for the next general elections. Former premier Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani while speaking to Dawn said, “Yes, we have decided to involve the PTI and JI in the consultative […]

Pakistani umpire denies sexually exploiting Indian model

Asad Rauf, the Pakistani cricket-turned-umpire, has categorically denied having any relationship with Indian model Leena Kapoor, saying that pictures appeared on media are real. Earlier, an Indian model had accused the Pakistani umpire of exploiting her after promising to marry her. The umpire, however, rejected the charges saying that the model forced him into recommending […]

Aitzaz Ahsan voices concerns against exceeding boundaries of judiciary

Voicing concerns over the exceeding limits of judiciary, Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) senior leader, Senator Aitzaz Ahsan, said the party will find another replacement if the Supreme Court removes Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf from his post. While speaking to media, he observed, “The judiciary is crossing the limits. If the apex court’s orders to […]

Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated at Ankara

ANAKRA, 14 August 2012:  The 66th Independence Day of Pakistan was commemorated at Pakistan Embassy Ankara today. The Ambassador of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Muhammad Haroon Shaukat unfurled the national flag on the tune of national anthem in the presence of Pakistani community and Embassy officials.  He read out the messages of the President and the […]

Dream Theater: A journey from 1985………. (Part III)

Continued from ‘Dream Theater: A journey from 1985………. (Part II) Dream Theater returned to studio in May 1994 to record new material. The band’s third studio album, Awake, was released on October 4, 1994. Although, the record failed to live up to the expectation, it is said to be one of the finest albums of […]

Kevin Pietersen’s absence not hurting England, says Graeme Swann

England off-spinner Graeme Swann is not worried over Kevin Pietersen’s absence from the third and final Test against South Africa, saying that it would not make any impact on the team. "We need to pull in the same direction, not 10 of us doing it and one of us not. Just because you lose one […]

Pakistan turns greens for Independence Day Celebrations

Nation celebrated the 65th Independence Day with zeal, enthusiasm Tuesday. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country. The celebrations begun with a 31-gun salute in the Federal Capital and 21-gun salute in all the four provincial capitals. A colourful ceremony of change of the guard took […]

Continuation of democracy only solution of all problems; says PM Ashraf

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday said that a strong democratic system could resolve all the issues and ensure progress and prosperity of the country, declaring democracy only solution of all issues. While addressing a flag hoisting ceremony at the Convention Centre, he observed, “The freedom movement is the best example of a democratic […]

Nicolas Roche joined Team Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank

Nicolas Roche joined Team Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank Nicolas Roche has penned a deal with Bjarne Riis side, Team Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank to continue his professional pursuit for the 2013 season. The cyclist marked his professional debut with Team Cofidis in 2005 and stayed with the team by the end of 2006 season. He penned a […]

Kenneth To and Sarah Henry occupy gold medals – US Open Swimming Championships

Kenneth To and Sarah Henry occupy gold medals – US Open Swimming Championships Kenneth To and Sarah Henry occupied gold medal of the 200m Individual Medley (IM) in Men and Women’s corner respectively at the 2012 US Open Swimming Championships. His alluring effort remained half body length ahead of his closest rival as he touched […]

Democracy in Pakistan only because of Chief Justice: Aitzaz Ahsan

Lahore: Renowned lawyer, intellectual and Pakistan People’s Party’s prominent leader, Aitzaz Ahsan said here today that the credit of restoration of democracy in Pakistan goes to Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. He said if he (CJ) had not stood against the dictator, Pervez Musharraf would still have ruled the country. Aitzaz, who was addressing a […]

USA sends best wishes on Pakistan’s Independence Day

The United States of America has congratulated Pakistan on its 65th Independence Day and has sent best wishes for its people. In her message representing the USA President and the American people, Secretary External Affairs Hillary Clinton said, “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send […]

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