Faisal Farooq
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Articles By Faisal Farooq
Rejecting the claims of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for not being taken onboard over the caretaker setup, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said they had sent the names to the PTI on record. While speaking to the media, the opposition leader said that his party has finalized seven names […]
In another barbaric incident of violence, unknown armed killed at least seven laborers and injured some in the Dasth area of Mastung, Quetta. According to the reports, the incident took place in Dasht where unknown gunmen opened fire on the workers who were busy in road construction, killing nine workers and injuring four others. The […]
In what appeared to be another shock to showbiz industry, famous actor and comedian Lehri passed away after protracted illness in a private hospital of Karachi. The 83-year-old actor, remained admitted to several hospitals for treatment of chronic diabetes. He was admitted to a private hospital where he was taken off the ventilator, as his […]
Expressing concerns over the death of at least 289 people in factory fires in Karachi, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) urged the authorities concerned to ensure protection of workers across the country. According to a statement, the commission expressed satisfaction over the job did by firefighters. However, they were not satisfied with the facilities […]
Former Sindh Labour Minister Ameer Nawaz has claimed that Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah had stopped him from inspecting and taking action against factories violating labour rules in the province. Ameer Nawab, who has just resigned from his post, gave his remarks after the fire in Karachi factory took hundreds of lives. Apparently, […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Defending the visit of the United Nations mission on enforced disappearances, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that it was not mandated to conduct any investigation. The minister in her policy statement in the National Assembly said, “The UN working group on Human Rights is not mandated to conduct any investigation or fact finding […]
Pakistan has condemned the airing of an anti-Islam film which triggered insurrection in Libya that led to the killing of US ambassador along with three other officials. A statement issued by the foreign ministry said, “The government of Pakistan strongly condemns the airing of a defamatory video clip in the US, maligning the revered and […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Sticking to his stance, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan once again reiterated allegations against President Asif Ali Zardari. While addressing a press briefing outside the parliament, he said that the president was using the public money to campaign in the next general elections. President Zardari was also using fake journalists […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is investigating the simultaneous fire incidents in Lahore and Karachi on the same day. While speaking to the media, he said that he would also inquire if any element of terrorism was involved in the fire incidents. “It has to been seen if there […]
Sharif Brothers, Shahbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif, are among many leading other politicians are on the hit-list of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Media reports quoting intelligent report circulated among law enforcement agencies said that the TTP was mulling to target prominent politicians of the country. Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Fakhar Imam and the head […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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Officials in different departments have rejected the interview of Dr Shakil Afridi by Fox news, rubbishing the possibility of such an interaction. Earlier, Fox News, an American TV channel aired what it claimed was an interview with Dr Shakil Afridi, the person who assisted the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in locating Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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Ruling out further negotiations with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said Altaf Hussain’s recent statements had compelled them not to pursue further dialogue with the party. While addressing a gathering, he said, “After the kind of statements issued by Altaf recently, whatever negotiations were held with them are […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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