Asma Rafique
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Articles By Asma Rafique
Gilani back downs from a confrontation with powerful military Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf raza Gilani on Wednesday appeared to back down from a confrontation with the top leadership of country’s military, as he withdrew from remarks he had made earlier against powerful army and ISI chiefs saying the country could not afford friction […]
Malik assures Mansoor Ijaz’ name would not be put on ECL The interior minister of Pakistan, Rehman Malik on Tuesday denied the reports of giving statements against US businessman Mansoor Ijaz and assured the commission investigating memo scandal that latter’s name would not be put on Exit Control List (ECL) after he touches down in […]
Drone attack on vehicle in NWA kills four militants A US guided drone attack in North Waziristan agency of Pakistan on Monday killed four militants, a security official said. The US drone fired missiles into a vehicle at Degan village in Pakistan’s Taliban and Al-Qaeda hub of North Waziristan tribal area, close to the Afghan […]
I resent Salman Ahmad – Ali Azmat Leading rock icon of Pakistan, Ali Azmat added fuel to controversy between him and his former Junoon members saying he never had a resentment towards the band but Slaman Ahmed was unbearable for him. “I have never had any resentment towards Junoon but its Salman Ahmad that I […]
Pakistan rejects Marc Grossman’s request to visit the country Pakistan on Wednesday rejected United States’ special envoy Marc Grossman‘s request to visit the country, highlighting the increased tensions between the two countries since the November 26 Nato attacks. This was revealed by a senior official, however he did not elaborate on the reasons. "Ambassador Grossman asked […]
Maula Bux Chandio step down as Federal Law Minister Senator Maula Bux Chandio on Tuesday stepped down from the coveted post of Federal Minister for Law amid reports that the government is mulling over reappointing his predecessor Senator Babar Awan as law minister. A senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader, Khurshid Shah on Tuesday told the […]
Pakistan Defence Secretary’s termination challenged in Lahore High Court The dismissal of ex Defence Secretary, Lt Gen (retired) Khalid Naeem Lodhi by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani was challenged in the Lahore High court of the country today. A petition filed by the lawyer Azhar Siddique contended that the sacking of […]
The chief of Pakistan Muslin League (Functional) and the spiritual leader of Hur Community, Pir Sahab Pagara was today laid to rest in his native village of Pir Jo Goth in Sindh Province. The funeral prayers of the Pir Mardan Shah-II, more commonly known as Pir Pagara, was offered at Pir Jo Goth on Thursday. […]
Jan 12 2012 | Posted in
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Pir Pagara passes away in London at the age of 83 Senior Political leader of Pakistan, Pir Pagara passed away in a London Hospital late Tuesday night after a prolonged lung illness. Born on December 22, 1928 in his native village in Sindh named Pir jo Goth, Pir Pagara was chief of Pakistan Muslim League […]
Jan 11 2012 | Posted in
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Senior Political leader of Pakistan, Pir Pagara passed away in a London Hospital late Tuesday night after a prolonged lung illness. Born on December 22, 1928 in his native village in Sindh named Pir jo Goth, Pir Pagara was chief of Pakistan Muslim League (functional). He was also religious leader of Hurs in Sindh province. […]
Jan 11 2012 | Posted in
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Senior Political leader of Pakistan, Pir Pagara passed away in a London Hospital late Tuesday night after a prolonged lung illness. Born on December 22, 1928 in his native village in Sindh named Pir jo Goth, Pir Pagara was chief of Pakistan Muslim League (functional). He was also religious leader of Hurs in Sindh province. […]
Jan 11 2012 | Posted in
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Babar Awan receives second show cause notice in two days The vice president of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senator Babar Awan was on Thursday issued second show cause notice on contempt of court order by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The court was hearing the Bhutto reference case on Thursday when Awan, who is federation’s […]