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Fayyaz Yaseen
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PML-N shortlists names for caretaker PM

Islamabad: Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar said here today that the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has shortlisted names of 8-9 potential candidates for a caretaker prime minister. Sharing the details, Nisar said that retired judges are also among the shortlisted names, however, the list does not comprise of anyone from […]

PM Ashraf forms committee on Dr. Aafia’s case

Islamabad: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has formed four-member committee headed by the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, to look into Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s case. The decision to form the committee to take up the lingering issue of the Pakistani girl jailed in the USA was taken after a meeting here at […]

Govt.’s attempt to seek more time from court akin to mocking people: Nawaz

Lahore: Nawaz Sharif, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz said here today that the government was mocking the people by not implementing the orders of the Supreme Court and constantly seeking more time. While talking to the journalists, Nawaz said that if the government would have observed the law, the situation would not […]

USA to explore media literacy with Tunisia, Libya and Egypt’s Youth Leaders

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomes 21 youth and three educators from Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia to the United States on August 24, to participate in a three-week Youth Leadership Program focused on the theme of Media Literacy. The participants will learn about leadership development, civic education and community […]

USA to send Youth Observer to the UN General Assembly

The U.S. Department of State is teaming up with the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) to send one student to the United Nations as the first-ever U.S. Youth Observer. The individual chosen as the U.S. Youth Observer will attend events during UN General Assembly week in New York City, as well as a […]

USA and NBA announce Burma Basketball Envoy Program

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the NBA and WNBA, announce that Charlotte Bobcats General Manager Richard Cho, former WNBA player Allison Feaster, Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach and former NBA player Darvin Ham, and former NBA player Marty Conlon will travel as Sports Envoys to Rangoon […]

USA department of state mourns the death of Ambassador Harry G. Barnes Jr.

The USA Department of State is saddened to learn of the passing of former Ambassador Harry G. Barnes Jr. During an exceptionally distinguished career, Mr. Barnes served as Director General of the Foreign Service as well as Ambassador to Chile, India, and Romania. Harry Barnes embodied what an American diplomat should be. He skillfully and […]

Economic ties with Egypt – US Economic Delegation visits Cairo

A delegation of senior U.S. economic officials will visit Cairo August 27-30 to meet with senior Egyptian officials as well as private sector leaders. The delegation will follow up on USA’s Secretary Clinton’s July visit, during which President Morsi and senior Egyptian officials identified broad-based economic growth and job creation as top priorities for the […]

Wasan sees government holding elections on April 4

Islamabad: Former Home Minister Sindh, Manzoor Wasan said here today that the government is striving to reach to a middle ground on the NRO implementation issue. He was of the view that a solution would be reached after the next hearing of the case on September 18. Wasan further said that the assemblies would be […]

PM not answerable to the court: says Attorney General

Islamabad: Attorney General of Pakistan, Irfan Qadir said here today that the Prime Minister is not answerable to the court, he further said that a legal position will be taken before the court. Qadir, who was talking to the media personnel outside the Supreme Court Building just before the Prime Minister’s appearance before the court […]

We have always respected the judiciary: Minister for Interior

Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik said here today that they have always respected the judiciary and that unlike others, they never dared attacking the Supreme Court. Malik, who was talking to the journalists upon his arrival to the apex court building here today, said that the Supreme Court’s orders would be implemented […]

Why verdict is missing in popular talk shows

Why verdict is missing in popular talk shows Its not been long since the romance between television viewers and the political talk shows started in Pakistan. Being a society which was also restricted from a free access to information, knowing inside stories of the hitherto inaccessible political world was no less than an introduction to […]

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