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Faisal Farooq
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Suicide attack kills 17 in Bajaur Agency

A suicide bomber blew himself on Friday in Khar Bazaar, Bajaur Agency, a tribal district along the Pak-Afghan border, killing at least 17 people including security officials and injuring over 40. Officials while speaking to the media said the target of the attack were tribal police personnel where were patrolling Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur […]

Conviction not disqualify him from his post: Prime Minister Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani claimed the verdict of the Supreme Court against him did not disqualify him from the office, clarifying he did not commit a criminal offence by not writing letter to the Swiss courts. While interacting local and foreign journalists late night Thursday, the premier observed, “The charges against me are […]

Abdul Sattar Edhi lashes out at Government for not allowing him to continue aid work

Abdul Sattar Edhi, world’s renowned social worker, lashed out at the government for not allowing him to help the people of Liyari, saying law enforcement agencies are creating hurdles in his work. While addressing a press conference against policemen, the trustworthy aid-worker observed, “I was given protection in Gaza and Iraq but have been banned […]

Rehman Malik gives another deadline to assailants to surrender

As per the expectations, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik arrived in Karachi to control the law and order situation in Liyari, giving another deadline to miscreants to lay down their arms. Liyai, which is consider as one of the key area of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), is no-go area from last one week. Rehman Malik […]

National Assembly passes resolution in favor of Seraiki province, Prime Minister Gilani

Amidst an intense protest and uproar from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) legislators, the National Assembly (NA) adopted resolution in favor of the creation of Southern Punjab province. The treasury benches in another resolution also reposed confidence in Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan for not defying […]

Rehman Malik claims to prove corruption against Sharif Brothers in seven days

Rehman Malik, the Interior Minister, has claimed that he would prove corruption charges against Sharif Brothers within seven days, saying that they built palaces in Raiwind by plundering national exchequer. While speaking to the media outside Parliament House, the minister took a jab at the Sharif Brothers once again. Asking them if they respected the […]

Pakistani pacer released from British prison

Banned Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif, who found guilty of match fixing in 2010, has been released from prison after spending a six-month punishment in jail. Britain Interior Ministry had decided not to deport the tainted Pakistani cricketer as he decided to file appeal against his conviction. He was kept in a prison for international convicts […]

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan makes rare appearances at Punjab University

Renowned atomic scientist and national-hero, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan has advised Nawaz Sharif to join business and leave politics to Shahbaz Sharif, saying the current situation of the country is deteriorating day-by-day. While making a rare public appearance at Punjab University, the nuclear scientist urged the youth to play their due role for country’s progress. […]

PML-N disrupts parliament’s session

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers intensified their protest against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in both the National Assembly and Senate, keeping with their promise to not rest till the exit of the premier. The PML-N Senators walked out of the Upper House, threatening to continue the protest till the prime minister’s resignation, […]

Supreme Court summons CM Balochistan in missing persons’ case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan said that it was not helpless in getting its decisions implemented, summoning Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani and Home Minister Mir Zafarullah Zerhi and ISI’s sector in-charge during hearing on cases relating to the missing persons. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry […]

Troika meets to review ties with United States

The top political and military brass put their heads together to find out for the way ahead in stalled dialogue process with the United States for resetting bilateral ties, but it failed to bring any positive outcome. The deadlock on resuming relations with the United States lies on two different fronts, between Islamabad and Washington […]

Rise and falls of former Law Minister Dr. Babar Awan (Part Two)

Aitzaz Ahsan, the famous lawyer and activist of the party, turned the tables within few days. Aitzaz Ahsan while showing his agreement to contest contempt of court case of PM Gilani lashed out every move of Babar Awan to take up any legal or political task for the party. He also assured that Awan was […]

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