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Political gaffes are not unusual in Pakistan, but the country’s prime minister’s recent remarks take the ice of the cake. It was funnily enough and reminds the phrase made popular by French monarch Marie Antoinette, “Let them eat cake”. Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who is currently in the United Kingdom on a five-day […]
Although it is quite late, it is a welcoming move on behalf of the Pakistani politicians to propose an award for Saadat Hasan Manto, the great story-writer and literary figure of Sub-continent. In order to acknowledge the services and literary work of Manto, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Mian Raza Rabbani requested President Asif Ali […]
Shahid Khan Afridi, the renowned al-rounder and former skipper of the Pakistan cricket team, vowed to second Mohammad Hafeez in the T20 format. He is sulking being ignored for captaincy after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to stick with Misbahul Haq for the Test and One-day format while handing Mohammad Hafeez the top slot […]
The United States continued to work with Pakistan on restoring the NATO supplies for allied forces battling in Afghanistan, saying it is not mulling to link invitation to Islamabad for Chicago summit with resumption of supply-line. US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland while briefing the media said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke very […]
Rejecting reports that Pakistan would not be welcomed to Chicago summit, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani stressed that negotiations regarding the reopening of NATO supply routes are still underway. While addressing a detailed press briefing at the Pakistan High Commissioner in London, Prime Minister Gilani said it was premature to say anything about the […]
Following a lot of huffing and puffing in Punjab Assembly, everybody settled for what carried the appearance of a balanced resolution. In my view, it will be best interpretation of the unanimous resolution on the Seraiki and Bahawalpur provinces. It seems that the ongoing chest-thumping will be ended after passage of the resolution. Both the […]
Saadat Hasan Manto, the legendary story teller, is more than a creative mind and his body of work is a world view in itself. He has an undeniable presence whether one loves him and hates him. The more fervent the rebuff becomes the more determined the presence proves. He shocked society by reflecting its oblivion […]
In what appeared to be a blow for the PPP, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah reportedly offered apology to Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi for the remarks passed by Shazia Marri against Shah Mardan Shah (the late Pir Pagara VII). The PML-F, the government’s ally party in the province, had threatened to walk […]
As power shortfall hit 8,000 megawatts on Thursday and protests fanned across Punjab, President Asif Ali Zardari directed Minister for Water and Power to take effective measures for elimination of unscheduled loadshedding. President Zardari convened an emergency meeting on the energy crisis, suggesting the concerned minister to establish a central control room in the Ministry […]
In what appeared to be a severe blow for the Muslims, the US military taught its future leaders that a war against the world’s Muslims would be necessary to protect America from Islamic terrorists, BBC reported on Friday. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, has called it totally objectionable, directing for […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that his visit would help to enhance political and cultural ties with United Kingdom, which pledged enduring friendship with Pakistan and building deeper stronger relationships. While speaking to the media, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom have numerous common values, adding that the […]
Pakistan got a democratic government led by Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) a result of February 2008 general elections. After a long dictatorial regime of General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf, it was great sigh of relief to have an elected government. A general perception is that the worst democracy is better than the best dictatorship. However, apparently […]
