The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Monday took notice of 22-hour power outages in the tribal areas, the court’s media section says. The notice was taken on an application of Mr. Hilal-ur-Rehman, Senator registered through Human Rights Cell of Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad. He stated the miserable plight of […]
Pakistan army’s rescue teams Monday resumed search for three missing Iranian climbers in the north of the country, officials said. The Iranian climbers have gone missing five days ago at about 7,800 metres while descending from the Broad Peak after conquering it. According to sources, nine climbers from different countries scaled the peak and began […]
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accepted invitation to visit Pakistan but stressed that fight against terrorism and peace process should be part of his discussion during his visit, Presidential Palace says. Pakistan security adviser, Sartaj Aziz, handed over a formal invitation from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to President Karzai to visit Islamabad, late Sunday. […]
Advisor to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Sunday hinted release of more Afghan Taliban to push the elusive peace process in the war-torn Afghanistan. Addressing a joint news conference along with Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul in Kabul on Sunday‚ he said that a peaceful and stable and united […]
Dr Shireen Mazari, Central Information Secretary PTI, Sunday raised some serious concerns regarding the US push for a Prisoner Swap Agreement with Pakistan. The US has said it would agree to “release” Dr Aafia Siddiqui into Pakistan’s custody and in exchange would seek the release of Dr Shakil Afridi. However, Dr Mazari felt that there […]
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the launching of a citizens feedback data collection system where the dealing and performance of the government functionaries will be directly inquired about from the concern citizen through mobile telephone calls and sms. Immediately and for the time being such inquiries/calls will be made to those […]
Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, started his day-long visit to Afghanistan to hold talks on bilateral matters, focusing on cooperation to push for peace process. Sartaj Aziz will meet President Hamid Karzai and to deliver him a formal invitation from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan, […]
At least three suspected bombers were killed and two others injured on Saturday evening in a bomb blast in southern port city of Karachi, official said. Superintendent of police Imran Shaukat said that the incident took place when a group of five people were busy in assembling a bomb in a house located in the […]
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Saturday to get briefing on the foreign policy. The Prime Minister was briefed about the foreign policy with respect to regional and international situation. Prime Minister was also briefed about the proposed visit of Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security […]
MET Chief Muhammad Hanaif has predicted that the recent monsoon spell in upper parts of the country will continue until Tuesday. However, seasonal low lies over Northwest Balochistan and adjoining areas with its trough extending Southeast wards, he added. The met office has predicted scattered rain-thundershower associated with gusty winds in Kashmir, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Hazara, […]
Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, will be travelling to Afghanistan on Sunday with high hopes the trip will help in decreasing the current tension and will revive high level contacts and normal relationship. The Foreign Ministry says that the Adviser would be meeting senior Afghan officials and […]
A four-member delegation comprising leadership of Malaysia’s premier Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) arrived in Pakistan on Friday to explore avenues for furthering its business and investment in Pakistan. During the three-day visit, the delegation headed by Mr. Mohd Emir Malvani Abdullah, Group President/CEO of Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad, includes Dato’ Khairil Anuar Hj […]