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Faisal Farooq
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No political cell working in President House

Rejecting the impression presidency is involved in political activities, Secretary to President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, Malik Asif Hayat, said that no political cell had been operating in the President House since September 2008. A three-member bench of the apex court resumed hearing of the petition filed by Air Martial (Retd) Asghar Khan pertaining […]

Hollywood’s heavyweight Angelina Jolie pays tribute to Malala Yousafzai

Angelina Jolie is no stranger to fighting the good fight and now, the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador has turned her attention to Malala Yousafzai, writing an opinion piece in defense of the 14-year-old Pakistani girl’s struggle for educational equality. Her write up appeared at Daily Beast, underscoring the plight young Pakistani peace activist, framed by […]

Aggressive Obama overcomes Romney in second debate

In the recent face-to-face encounter, an antagonistic Barack Obama landed telling blows on contender Mitt Romney as naked dislike boiled over between the White House foes in a tense debate. Obama – widely perceived to have lost their first encounter – came out swinging in New York on the economy, tax and foreign policy. According […]

President Asif Ali Zardari says Malala’s attackers a threat to nation

Terming Malala’s attackers a threat to nation, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai by the Taliban was an assault on all girls in the country. Addressing an economic summit in the Azerbaijan capital Baku, the president gave most poignant remarks on the incident, pledging not to let her shooting […]

Iran, Pakistan agree to cooperate in different mega projects

In order to overcome the energy crisis, President Asif Ali Zardari has called for accelerating work on joint projects like the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, electricity transmission lines and rail and road schemes. During a meeting between President Zardari and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the sidelines of the 12th ECO summit in Azerbaijan capital […]

PPP-led Govt to exclude armed forces from National Accountability Commission

Casting away the demands of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the PPP-led government decided not to include members of the armed forces from the horizon of a proposed bill of National Accountability Commission. It believes that special-anti corruption laws are enough to cover the corrupt practices in the military departments. Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary […]

Imran Khan conditionally supports military offensive in North Waziristan

Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday said that he was ready to perform as mediator between the government and Taliban as the latter consider him as an honest arbitrator. Addressing a press conference, Imran Khan said military operation in FATA is not the solution of the issue rather it’s just a part of the […]

Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan opposes military operation in North Waziristan

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday opposed the plan of military offensive in North Waziristan, saying it would further deteriorate the law and order situation in the country. Speaking on floor of the house, senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) said that the government wants to launch […]

Bollywood’s stars Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor tie knot

Finally, after dating steadily for five long years, Bollywood’s most celebrated couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor tied the knot on Tuesday. Saif, 42, son of late Nawab of Pataudi and former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore, sealed his relationship with Kareena, 32, at his residence in suburban […]

Sunni Ittehad Council demands action against Taliban

Condemning the Taliban attack on 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai and terming it un-Islamic, Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chief Sahabzada Fazal Karim on Tuesday asked the government to launch a decisive military offensive in North Waziristan against Taliban. Addressing hundreds of participants of a train march who arrived in Rawalpindi from Karachi, Sahabzada Fazal Karim said he […]

PPP leadership rules out division of Sindh over new local body act

Ruling out division of Sind, the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) held a huge public gathering in support of much criticized Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) at Hyderabad. Former PM Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, Moula Bakhsh Chandio were among the top leaders who addressed […]

Al-Qaeda’s new audio message opposes Malala’s supporters

In what appeared to be another twist in the already confused saga, Al-Qaeda reportedly released an audio message, criticizing those who extended their support to Malala Yousafzai. She was shot in the head by Taliban for her brave and courageous views against the militants and support for the girls’ education in Swat. The audio message […]

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