Faisal Farooq
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Articles By Faisal Farooq
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday announcing the detailed verdict on the Asghar Khan case ordered recovering of money from culprits in the manipulation of 1990 general elections through political funding by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). In an unprecedented move, the Registrar of the apex court handed down the detailed judgment of the case […]
Nov 9 2012 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to assure the court that the Turkish ship-mounted rental power plant Karkey will not be allowed to leave till the company clears its arrears. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed hearing of the rental […]
Finally, the letter to Swiss authorities for reopening graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari was written and sent through the Foreign Office on November 5. According to PTV the letter was sent to Swiss authorities by Foreign Office and the text of the letter is same as agreed between SC and Law Minister. […]
Nov 8 2012 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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At least six people including a senior police officer were reported killed while over 30 sustained severe injuries when a blast targeting police vehicle exploded in Qissa Khawani Bazaar area of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. According to the reports, a blast targeted the vehicle of Assistant Superintendent Police (ASP) Investigations, Hilal Haider. The blast […]
Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has made it clear that parliament and not the apex court is the supreme institution of the country since it represents the will of the people. Speaking to reporters, the minister stated, “There is no doubt that the Supreme Court is the apex court in the country, but […]
Nov 7 2012 | Posted in
Pakistan,
Politics |
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought records of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press releases and Armed forces’ statements issued after the Abbottabad operation against Osama Bin Laden on May 02. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary resumed hearing of a petition pertaining to media’s role. […]
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government was determined to exterminate terrorism from the country. The minister while addressing the participants of the second South Asian Youth Conference (SAYC) said they would utilize all available resources to exterminate terrorism in order to ensure durable peace and sustainable […]
Nov 6 2012 | Posted in
National,
Pakistan |
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In what appeared to be another twist in the already confused saga, the sister of alleged assailant has apologized to Malala Yousafzai for attack on her by her brother, Atta Ullah Khan. Rehana Haleem while speaking to CNN said, “Please convey a message to Malala that I apologize for what my brother did to her. […]
Nov 6 2012 | Posted in
Pakistan,
Society |
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary on Monday said that being the guardian of the Constitution, it is the responsibility of the Supreme Court to ensure the supremacy of the Constitution in connection with the actions of state institutions and authorities. The Chief Justice while addressing the participants of the seventh management course said, “Gone […]
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has warned that no individual or institution has the right to decide what is right or wrong when it comes to defining the ultimate national interest. In what appeared to be a quite hard tone, the military chief stated that any effort to create a […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said Pakistan in pursuit of peace and prosperity has made tremendous sacrifices which had to be acknowledged by and large. Addressing 9th Summit of the Asia-Europe in Vientiane Laos ‚ the Pakistani premier said the region’s enormous potential would remain under utilization if an atmosphere of conflict […]
Ajmal Kasab, the only surviving terrorist of Mumbai attacks has reportedly been recovered from high-grade fever which was earlier suspected to be dengue. An Indian media report quoting an Arthur Road Jail official as saying that Ajmal Kasab had undergone tests inside the high-security cell he’s kept in. According to the report, the test was […]
Nov 5 2012 | Posted in
World |
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