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Faisal Farooq
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PIA Air-ambulance ready to fly Malala abroad

Over the directives of President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has completed arrangements for shifting Malala Yousafzai to Dubai for medical treatment, who was shot in the head by cowardly militants in Swat. Managing Director PIA Junaid Yunus while speaking to the media said a makeshift air-ambulance is ready to airlift critically injured […]

Will not spare if Malala survives in attack: TTP spokesperson

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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on Malala Yousafzai, saying that they will target her again if she survives. Speaking to the media, TTP spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan termed her a secular-minded girl, adding that this was a warning for all youngsters who were involved in similar activates. Taliban spokesman Ehsanullah […]

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf condemns attack on Malala Yousafzai

Condemning attack on National Peace Award winner Malala Yousafzai, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf had been enduring the torment of terrorism for a long time. Addressing a session of the Senate, the premier further stated that the attack on Malala Yousafzai was a manifestation of the sick mindset and they will have to fight against […]

National Peace Award winner Malala Yousafzai injured in attack

Malala Yousafzai, the winner of the first National Peace Award (NPA), has been injured in firing at her home town, Swat. According to the reports, unidentified assailant opened fire on the vehicle of Malala when she was going towards her home from her school, injuring two girls including Malala. The attacker wearing police uniform stopped […]

Supreme Court takes suo motu notice of Dera Bugti incident

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu notice of Dera Bugti incident in which 13 minor girls were bartered to settle a blood feud by a Tribal Jirga led by a provincial assembly member. The Jirga decreed to Vani 13 girls as retaliation over killing of a person in Dera Bugti, Balochistan. Deputy Commissioner […]

Pakistani Umpire rejects Indian media allegations

Rejecting all allegations leveled by an Indian television channel about match fixing, Pakistani umpire Nadeem Ghauri has said that it was propaganda against him and there was not reality in the report. Speaking to the media, the accused umpire said he had not been in the international panel for two years, adding that some people […]

President Asif Ali Zardari vows to strengthen parliament

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the PPP-led coalition government had laid foundations for democracy in the last five years, pledging to further strengthen the parliament. Addressing to the office-bearers of the Youth Presidents Organization (YPO) and World President Organization (WPO), he said that an elected government would completes its tenure for the first […]

Nawaz Sharif demands right to vote for overseas Pakistanis

Declaring overseas Pakistanis an asset of the nation, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said they should have the right to vote. Addressing a party convention, the former two-time prime minister said overseas Pakistanis were rendering invaluable services to the country while staying away from their homes and near and dear ones. In […]

PTI’s peace-march only for media projection: Fazlur Rehman

Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Ameer Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday said that some people were desirous of media projection under the guise of patriotism. He said, “The people of Pakistan think of me as a representative of Islam and Pakistan, while they label Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan as an agent of the Jews and […]

US to review drone policy; says Rehman Malik

Condemning the US drone strikes, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the government was against the drones and it raised the issue at every possible forum. While speaking to the media, the minister said that he apprised the US officials during his visit to Washington about the concerns of Pakistani nation regarding drone […]

Imran Khan slams Fazlur Rehman for creating hurdles in peace-march

Slamming Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said they created hurdles for his peace march but ultimately failed to do so. Addressing a press conference, the cricketer-turned-politician expressed content over his party’s peace rally which tried to march into Waziristan to protest against US drone strikes. He said that turning back from […]

Play Back Singer Asha Bhosle’s daughter commits suicide

In quite a shocking move, Varsha Bhosle, daughter of playback singer Asha Bhosle, has committed suicide at their Peddar Road residence.  Varsha, 50-year-old singer/journalist, on Monday shot herself. The India media quoting officials said that the incident occurred at the family’s Prabhu Kunj residence (where both Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshakar reside). Incidentally, Varsha killed […]

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