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Faisal Farooq
Joined on: Nov 30, -0001 Published stories: 1797

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Ties with NATO, US at critical stage; says Prime Minister Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said the incumbent will make all crucial decisions, including restoration of land route for NATO forces, keeping Pakistan’s national interests into account. While addressing the federal cabinet, PM Gilani said that the government had not made compromised on its principle stances and will not do so in the future. […]

As expected the decision is coming out…

Pakistan has been holding out on resuming NATO’s supplies until an unconditional apology was given for the Salala attack. However, no one knows it would take us to change our minds after being refused an invitation to a NATO summit in Chicago. The decision to allow the allied forces the use of the land route […]

Supreme Court asks NAB to investigate Pakistan Steel Mills corruption case

The Supreme Court has asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to carry out the investigation into the Rs 26 billion Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) corruption. It also issued  a contempt of court notice to Interior Minister Rehman Malik for violating its orders in the case. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry […]

Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan lashes out at PM Gilani

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan lashed out at Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani over his boastful attitude and ridiculing judgments of the Supreme Court. While speaking to a private TV channel, he observed, “Restraint in bellowing like actors of Punjabi movies, and refraining from foreign visits at a crucial […]

Chicago summit will bring stability to the region: Sherry Rehman

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has said the Chicago summit will help in bringing stability and prosperity to the region. While interviewing to Dawn, the ambassador clarified that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has sent an unconditional invitation to President Asif Ali Zardari for the Chicago summit meeting. The two-day summit […]

Dr Khalil Chisti finally lands in Pakistan

Virologist Dr Mohammed Khalil Chishti has landed in Islamabad from India after spending 20 years in jail, indicating a symbol of hope for the hundreds of prisoners languishing on both sides of the border indefinitely. Rather it was a historic day for Indo-Pak relations and scenes of jubilation were witnessed at the Benazir Bhutto International […]

No decision about resumption of NATO supplies: says Kaira

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira said that meeting of the Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) concluded inconclusive, adding that final decision regarding resumption of NATO supply-line will be taken after further consultations. Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani chaired a high-level meeting to review Pakistan’s ailed relations with the United States […]

Sectarian drive is on in Karachi

The latest killing of religious scholar Aslam Sheikhupuri, the drive-by shooting, is apparently part of larger plot to add a sectarian hue to the ongoing ethnic chaos in the country’s financial hub. Earlier, the killing of two Sunnis added fuel to the Sheikhupuri’s murder. The nature of recent incident is quite worrisome and demanded the […]

Aitzaz Ahsan terms prime minister’s sentencing against the law

Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt case, termed the prime minister’s sentencing against the law, saying the premier could not have been sentenced in the absence of a detailed verdict. Ahsan, the former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and key figure of the lawyers’ movement, […]

Amir Khan ready to help Pakistani boxers

Amir Khan, the Pakistani-origin British boxer expressed concerns over the demise of the sport in Pakistan, the country of his ancestors, vowing he will assist the local boxers prepare for the 2016 Olympic Games. The legendary boxer is desperate to regain his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles, after the much-anticipated rematch between him and Lamont […]

Jamaat-e-Islami refuses to join PML-N’s agitation-movement

In what appeared to be another blow to the opposition party, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has given cold shoulder to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) that has been striving to muster support for a mass agitation against the PPP-led government. Earlier, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also refused to join hands with Nawaz Sharif until the PML-N tender their […]

President Asif Ali Zardari urges to free Pakistani hostages from Somali pirates

Paying attention to calls of many people, President Asif Ali Zardari has given task to Interior Minister Rehman Malik and directed him to take measures for the release of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates. In the wee hours of Monday, the President telephoned Rehman Malik, asking him to leave no stone unturned for the […]

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