Faisal Farooq
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Articles By Faisal Farooq
Criticizing the government, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that the incumbent was making efforts to postpone the general elections by reintroducing local body system. While speaking to the media, the opposition leader warned the government against using delaying tactics to slow down the electoral process. He observed, “If […]
Sep 6 2012 | Posted in
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Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Shoaib Suddle on Wednesday said that he would dead Arsalan Iftikhar case on merit and would not come under pressure from any side. Speaking to the media, the bureaucrat said that all institutions were bound to obey rulings of the Supreme Court under article 190. Pledging that he said will […]
Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued fresh notice to principle secretary of President Asif Ali Zardari, adjourning the hearing of the contempt petition filed against him. Amid controversy over dual offices of the president, the court issued a notice to President Zardari to explain by September 14 why he had not followed its direction to […]
Expressing dissatisfaction over the absence of interior and defense secretaries, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that no major breakthrough has been occurred in the missing persons’ case thus far. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry comprising Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Khilji Arif Hussain resumed […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
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Voicing concerns over increasing incidents sectarian killings in the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif flayed criticism at the government for doing nothing ensure peace. Nawaz Sharif, who is visiting Gilgit-Baltistan, offered complete support to the regional government in dealing with extremism and militancy. He observed, “Unfortunately, incidents of terrorism are on the […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
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In order to tighten the noose, the government has decided to bring in a new law to enable law enforcement agencies to use electronic information as evidence against criminals. According to the proposed draft, the Fair Trial Act 2012 would arm security and intelligence agencies with modern technologies of surveillance and collecting evidence against culprits. […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
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In order to express solidarity with the people of the tribal areas and to protest against US drone strikes, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has announced that he along with 1, 000, 00 people would visit South Waziristan on October 6. Addressing a news conference, the cricketer-turned-politician asked the government to step down if […]
Criticizing political parties for being involved in mudslinging while the country is facing serious threats, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Tuesday urged all political forces to become united to focus on the crises. According to a press statement, Altaf Hussain said that the political parties before engaging in politics should first work […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi on Tuesday said that his party would not allow anyone to delay or postpone the general elections. Talking to a party delegation, Hashmi was of the opinion that the PTI had changed the political scenario of the country. In his view, the scenario is terrifying the corrupt political […]
Sep 4 2012 | Posted in
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Confirming the news, India’s Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao on Tuesday said they were mulling to export exporting 500 megawatts of electricity to Pakistan. Nirupama Rao, who has also served as India’s foreign secretary, posted a message on the social networking website Twitter said that New Delhi was working on the requests for […]
Sep 4 2012 | Posted in
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Expressing concerns over the continued absence of Attorney General Irfan Qadir, the Supreme Court on Tuesday summoned all concerned federal secretaries for the next hearing at the Quetta Registry. A three-member bench of the apex court resumed hearing of a petition on the law and order situation violation of human rights in Balochistan. The bench […]
Sep 4 2012 | Posted in
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Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said foreign elements along with traitors are making efforts to destabilize Pakistan. The minister while speaking to the media said the Punjab government showed responsibility by arresting Malik Ishaq, adding that everyone knows about the headquarter of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Quoting reports from intelligence departments, the minister said that he had […]
Sep 4 2012 | Posted in
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