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Joined on: Nov 06, 2012 Published stories: 465

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Pakistan’s envoy to US Sherry Rehman terms drone campaign as counterproductive

In an effort to repair ties between Washington and Islamabad, Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman stated Pakistan’s position on American drone strikes, claiming they are counterproductive and reverse gains made in their relationship.   In an opinion piece, the Pakistani envoy said, “In the key battle for “hearts and minds,” the drone campaign […]

Government, opposition agree to keep democracy on track

Feeling the heat from the long march announced by Tahirul Qadri, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has contacted the leadership of major coalition partners and opposition parties and assured them of the government’s resolve to protect the democratic process against all odds.   Ashraf phoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and Awami National […]

Tahirul Qadri wants to adopt way of chaos; says Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that elections would not be postponed under any situation in the country, adding that Shaiku-ul-Isalam (Tahirul Qadri) wanted to adopt a way of chaos.   Nawaz Sharif went to Bilour House to condole with Ghulam Ahmad Bilour on the martyrdom of his brother Bashir Bilour.  While talking to media outside […]

Pakistan’s new Ambassador arrives in China

Aiming to further enhance the Pak-China relations, Pakistan’s new Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid, has arrived in Beijing on Friday.   He was received by Director, Asia Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shu Hang Thiang and officers of the Pakistan embassy at the Beijing Capital International Airport.   As per protocol, diplomats […]

Malala Yousafzai discharges from Birmingham Hospital

Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban, has been discharged from a Birmingham hospital as an inpatient.   The 15-year-old education campaigner was being treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEHB) after being transferred following the attack in October 2011.   She will continue her rehabilitation at her family’s temporary home in […]

Shahzeb Khan murder case: CJ orders authorities to arrest killers by evening or lose jobs

Expressing annoyance over the non appearance of top police officials, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary has warned concerned authorities to arrest Shahzeb Khan’s murderers by evening, or risk losing their jobs.   A three-member bench of the apex court started hearing of the suo motu case in which 20-year-old Shahzeb was killed over a small argument allegedly […]

Veena Malik starts reading Hindus’ religious book Bhagavad Gita

Controversial Pakistani starlet, Veena Malik, who is in India for the past couple of years, was seen reading Hindu book Bhagavad Gita on her set.   Pakistani actress Veena Malik has managed to embroil herself in yet another controversy. While being a Muslim she has no boundary or limit for any religious belief. Veena was shattered […]

Power of Media: Altaf Hussain apologizes to journalists over his abusive remarks

Feeling the heat of his abusive remarks, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has extended his unconditional apology to journalists and anchor persons if they were offended by any of his words.   A couple of days ago, Altaf Hussain while addressing to his party workers abusive remarks about journalist community, warning him of […]

Information Minister Kaira says government prefers dialogue to military operation

Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the government preferred holding dialogs with militants to launching military operation against them because negotiations were the preferred mode of dispute resolution.   He noted, “We even held talks with Sufi Mohammad, despite opposition from many quarters. It is our policy to resolve issues through negotiations, but […]

Bravo Pakistani Malala Yousufzai wins Tipperary International Peace Award

For her courage and determination to speak out in support of equal access to education for children, brave Pakistani girl, Malala Yousufzai was awarded the 2012 Tipperary International Peace Award from Ireland.   Malala was one of five nominees, including US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, President of Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi, former Kenyan […]

Pakistan wins first ODI series against India since 2005

Pakistan sealed their victory by winning their second match by 85 runs in the One-Day International (ODI) series against India in Kolkata, their first win against India in a bilateral series since April 2005.   The Greenshirts intensified its bowling attack and sent five batsmen back to the pavilion within first 30 overs while the […]

Welcome to Pakistan: Land of No Mobiles

The government again suspended cellular phone services in 46 cities of Pakistan early Thursday morning in the wake of terror threats on the occasion of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A).   It is now an easy move for the government to block mobile service on the strange plea of security concerns that the militants use […]

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