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Faisal Farooq
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Federal Cabinet declares September 21 as ‘Youm-e-Ishq Rasool (PBUH)’

In order to convey sentiments of the people of Pakistan to the international community over dastardly act of production of blasphemous movie, the government has decided to observe September 21 as ‘Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH)’ day. The government announced public holiday on Friday to express reverence for Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and register the government’s protest against the recently released […]

Supreme Court rejects secretaries’ response in Balochistan case

Expressing annoyance over the situation, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the joint response submitted by Interior Secretary, Defense Secretary and Chief Secretary Balochistan in the law and order situation and violation of human rights in the province. The three top officials including Interior Secretary K. M. Siddiq Akbar, Defense Secretary Lt. Gen. (Retd) […]

Wise move by Raja Pervez Ashraf to uphold democracy in the country

Apparently Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf took a wise step by submitting that he had given Law Minister Farooq H. Naek authority to write letter to the Swiss authorities withdrawing letter written by the former Attorney General Malik Abdul Qayyum. His submission to the five-member bench of the apex court indicates flexibility in the government’s […]

PPP to join countrywide protests against anti-Islam film

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) will also participate in protest demonstrations against the anti-Islam film announced by different organizations and political parties. While speaking to the media, the minister said that the party has decided to join hands with the protesters against the blasphemous film. In […]

Shireen Mazari’s daughter parts ways with PTI

In quite a shocking development, Iman Hazir Mazari, the daughter of Shireen Mazari, the Central Vice President of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced to part way the party after being insulted by her co-workers, particularly internet warriors. By writing an article on her blog, she explained reasons of her decision to leave the party. […]

Imran Khan vows to improve situation in Karachi if comes into power

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has pledged that his party would improve the law and order situation in Karachi if it comes into power. While speaking to the media during his visit to flood affected areas, the cricketer-turned-politician said that the situation in the mega city couldn’t improve unless a non-political system is developed. […]

Major change inevitable to save Pakistan from collapse: Dr Qadeer Khan

Renowned scientist and founder of the Pakistan’s nuclear technology, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has said a big change was inevitable to save the country from collapse, urging the people of Pakistan to join hands with him to make the country prosperous. Speaking to a gathering of Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA), the scientist said […]

Twin blasts kill seven in Karachi

At least seven people including a child and women were reportedly killed and several injured as two explosions took place one after the other near the Dolmen Shopping Centre in Hyderi Market, area of Karachi. According to police, the Bohri Community was the main target of these bomb explosions, which went off within minutes of […]

Supreme Court reserves verdict on dual citizenship

Concluding the hearing of dual nationality case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday reserved the verdict to be announced in a day or two. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed hearing of the dual nationality case. It is vital to mention here that dual citizenships […]

Rao Qamar Suleman resigns from PIA chairmanship

Apparently failing to get the things in right direction, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chairman Rao Qamar Suleman has resigned from his post citing poor health. PIA Deputy Managing Director Captain Junaid Younus has been appointed as the acting chairman of the corporation. PIA spokesperson Sultan Hassan has confirmed Rao’s resignation however he did not reveal […]

Government always follows the directives of Supreme Court: Qamar Zaman Kaira

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Tuesday said the government has given a way forward in the NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) implementation case to the satisfaction of court rulings. While speaking to the media outside the apex court, he said they were moving in the right direction and they had full […]

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf directs Law Minister to withdraw letter of Malik Qayyum

In what appeared to be a complete flip-flop, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday said he has directed Law Minister Farooq H. Naek to withdraw the letter written to Swiss authorities asking for all cases to be closed against President Asif Ali Zardari. The premier informed the court the government has decided to withdraw […]

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