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Faisal Farooq
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Nawaz Sharif says caretaker premier should be from smaller province

In what appeared to be a sensible suggestion to gain confidence of people from smaller units, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said the caretaker premier should be chosen from one of the smaller provinces of the country. While speaking to the media, the PML-N leader was of the opinion that the upcoming […]

PPP, MQM agree on local-government formula

After narrowing down their differences on the touchy issue of the local government system, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday struck a deal. Following the intervention of President Asif Ali Zardari, the two parties agreed on a formula for the implementation of the local body system in Sindh. […]

First Pakistani horse-rider impresses equestrian fans in World Endurance Championship

Anzac Mehmood, the first Pakistani in the history of the World Endurance Championship, showed his brilliant grip over horses at the Euston Park of the Duke of Grafton. Basically hailing from Jhelum, Punjab, Mehmood represented the country on his own at the grand competition. As many as 147 horse and riders combinations belonging to 38 […]

Asma Jahangir criticizes Supreme Court’s role in Arsalan Iftikhar case

Asma Jahangir, the former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and renowned jurist, on Monday criticized the role of apex court in the Arsalan Iftikhar’s case. While speaking to the media outside Lahore High Court (LHC), the lawyer was of the opinion that the Supreme Court was not meeting the requirements of delivery […]

LHC rejects bails of Makhdoom Shahabuddin and Ali Musa Gilani

Due to absence from today’s hearing, the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) rejected the bail pleas of Makhdoom Shahabuddin and Ali Musa Gilani, who are accused in the ephedrine case. The court has ordered to arrest Makhdoom Shahabuddin, the former minister for textile and MNA Ali Musa Gilani, the son of former […]

Supreme Court directs IG Balochistan to prepare a list of target killing victims

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has expressed concerns over deteriorating situation of Balochistan, directing Inspector General Police to submit a list of victims of targeted killings in the province in the last six months. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing of a petition on the law and order […]

Blasphemy Case: Rimsha Masih still behind the bars

Despite the Rimsha Masih case turned a new twist, the bail hearing for the young Christian girl was adjourned until Tuesday. She was in police custody since she was arrested in a poor Islamabad suburb more than two weeks ago accused of burning papers of Noorani Qaeda. In what appeared to be a dramatic move, […]

Imran Khan asks Chief Justice to take suo motu notice against Shia killings

In what appeared to be a rare development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan urged the Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry to take suo motu notice of Shia killings across the country. He condemned the killings of Shia while addressing a joint press conference while sitting with prominent leader of Sunnat Wal Jamaat […]

President Zardari hints local body elections before general polls

In what appeared to be a surprised movement, President Asif Ali Zardari has said that local body elections would be held before general polls. The president told his party leadership while presiding over a meeting of Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) core committee in Bilawal House Karachi. He also issued directives to hold municipal elections before […]

Suicide bomber attacks US vehicle in Peshawar

At least three persons died while 18 others sustained injuries when an explosively-laden vehicle rammed an SUV belonging to the United States Consulate in Peshawar. According to the  security officials, the blast occurred at Abdara road in University Town, a posh area of the city. According to the media reports the bomb-proof vehicle of US […]

Wasim Akram lauds Pakistan’s performance in the second encounter

Wasim Akram

Applauding the performer of the Green-shirts, former captain of Pakistan cricket team and legend pacer Wasim Akram has said that Pakistan gained confidence by chasing the target against Australia in the second one-day of three-match series in Abu Dhabi. While talking to a private TV channel, he commend of Pakistan’s impressive victory against world’s best […]

Court adjourns hearing of Rimsha Masih case until Monday

A local court on Saturday adjourned hearing of Rimsha Masih case, who is accused of blasphemy, until September 03. The girl, who was arrested in a poor Islamabad suburb more than two weeks ago accused of burning papers containing verses from the Holy Quran, will have to wait until Monday to learn whether she will […]

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