Archive for: April, 2013

Musharraf defends policies, says ready to go jail

Former President, Pervez Musharraf, facing high treason charges for imposing emergency role in 2007, Monday said he will defend himself in courts and even ready to go to jail.   Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Pervez Musharraf, defended his policies in 1999-2008, and said he had done nothing wrong.   He announced election manifesto […]

Pakistan strongly condemns US drone attack in North Waziristan

Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned U.S. drone attack in North Waziristan tribal region which killed at least four people yesterday.   A U.S. spy aircraft fired missiles on a house in Datta Khel town, 35 kilometres, west of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan, which borders Afghanistan.   “Such unilateral attacks are in contravention […]

Pak-Afghan armies resolve differences over border post

Pakistan army said on Monday that differences with Afghanistan over the construction of a border were resolved in a meeting of military officials of the two countries.   The Afghan Defence Minister earlier protested against what it called the ‘unilateral construction of facilities’ by neighboring Pakistan along its eastern border.   Afghan Defense Ministry Spokesman […]

Afghanistan protests border constructions by Pakistan

The Afghan government on Monday protested the unilateral construction of facilities by neighboring Pakistan along its eastern border.   “The recent construction of a gate and other facilities along the so-called Durand line took place without any coordination with Afghanistan,” Afghan Defense Ministry Spokesman General Zahir Azimi told reporters at a joint press conference in […]

Majority in Pakistan favours English medium

Majority of Pakistanis think the medium of education for primary, secondary and higher education should be English, findings of a survey suggest.   A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked “What, in your opinion, should the medium of instruction be for primary education?” Responding to this, 49% […]

SC seeks gov’t reply about Musharraf’s treason proceedings

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday sought reply from the government about petitions, seeking former President Pervez Musharraf’s trial for treason for subverting the constitution and declaring an emergency in 2007.   The apex court in its interim order asked the government whether or not it wants high treason proceedings against the Musharraf, who returned […]

Musharraf loses election appeal in Karachi

Former military leader, Pervez Musharraf, Monday lost his appeal against rejection of nomination paper for a Karachi National Assembly seat.   The election tribunal rejected Musharraf’s appeal to review the rejection of his nomination papers in NA-250 Karachi.   His nomination papers for NA-250 Karachi were rejected on charges of violating the constitution and sacking […]

NATO claims arrest of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba leader in Afghanistan

Foreign troops Monday claimed arrest of a senior Lashkar-e Tayyiba leader and detaining a number of other insurgents during an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province.   The leader is alleged to have planned and participated in multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Kunar, Kandahar and Ghazni provinces. He is known to have […]

PM appoints Advisor Finance, shuffles Federal Secretaries

Prime Minister Justice (R) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has appointed Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudhary as Advisor Finance, Incharge Ministry of Finance, the PM office said Monday.   The Prime Minister has also approved the transfer and postings of the following Federal Secretaries:   Mr. Taimur Azmat Usman                                  Secretary Food Security   Mr. Ahmed Baksh Lehri                  […]

ECP de-notifies 11 former parliamentarians

The Election Commission Sunday de-notified 11 former parliamentarians for possessing fake and invalid degrees.   The Commission directed to register cases in lower courts against these members. However‚ they can take part in polls until convicted.   These former parliamentarians will have to return their perks and privileges to the national exchequer.   These include […]

U.S. Alumni students come together to serve others

More than 400 alumni of U.S.-government sponsored exchange programs came together Sunday to offer community service at locations all over Islamabad as part of the International Young Alumni Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy.   Following a four-day gathering of more than 400 alumni of U.S. professional and educational exchange students from Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and the United […]

Bomb blast kills ANP leader in Swat

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A bomb attack Sunday killed an ‘Awami National Party’ (ANP) leader in Swat, raising concerns about attacks on the political leaders ahead of the May 11 elections, police said.   Mukram Shah came under attack when he was going in his car in Swat valley, a police officer said.   The car was hit by the […]

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