Authorities in Karachi Saturday declared emergency in Karachi after heavy rains inundated most parts of the city and rains related incident killed at least seven people. Electrocution and other rain related incidents caused the deaths. Commissioner Karachi ordered the authorities to shift the people from the areas near the canals in the city. Announcements were […]
The security forces Saturday morning declared the Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport after hours of search operation in view of terror threat. Entry of vehicles had been banned and all cars were removed from the parking before the search operation was started in the wee hours of Saturday. The security at the Airport has […]
Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has held separate meetings with King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz and Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz in Makkatul Mukarrama. The Prime Minister is in Saudi Arab to perform Umra, officials said Saturday. During the meetings‚ the two sides discussed ways to promote bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. Nawaz Sharif referred […]
The Supreme Court Friday expressed its dissatisfaction on the reply of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in contempt case and directed him to again submit his detailed reply till August 28. The court asked Imran Khan to present proof against returning officer‚ if any. The court said the term ‘shameful’ used by PTI Chief is apparently […]
Pakistan said on Friday that the visit of U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, has “contributed bringing back the relations on track.” John Kerry wrapped up his three-day visit to Pakistan on Friday, his first to the country following the May 11 general elections and formation of a new government. He called on President Asif […]
The Supreme Court Friday rejected the second reply from Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan, terming it “insufficient”. Imran Khan had submitted his written reply to the Supreme Court through his Counsel Hamid Khan in a hearing of contempt of court case. The bench was headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and comprised of Justice […]
Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry said Friday that it doesn’t look good when a leader of Imran’s stature says– “Judiciary’s role has been very shameful in the elections” He offered the remarks while hearing contempt of court case against Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf [PTI] Imran Khan for his controversial remarks about the judiciary regarding elections rigging. […]
Chairman PTI, Mr. Imran Khan, arrived at the Supreme Court Friday to appear before the judges in a contempt of court notice. Accompanying with his lawyer, Hamid Khan and several leaders, the PTI chief did not talk to the media persons and entered the court room. “I will speak if i am called to the […]
Chairman PTI Imran Khan Thursday asked the US Secretary of State John Kerry to halt drone attacks in Pakistan and leave Afghnistan. The Chairman. who had a one-to-one meeting with Mr Kerry, told him in very clear terms, the party’s viewpoint on drones, US War on Terror and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a PTI […]
Pakistan and the United States Thursday announced revival of their strategic dialogue to further deepen their partnership in various fields after nearly two years of deadlock. Advisor on National Security, Sartaj Aziz, and the U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, speaking at a joint press conference made the announcement after a series of meetings with […]
US Secretary of State, John Kerry, met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday and both sides agreed to work together for peace and stability in Afghanistan and move forward Afghan reconciliation process. Both leaders held on- on-one meeting which was later on joined by the respective delegations, state radio reported. “Both the […]
US Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to begin talks with Pakistani leaders on Thursday to discuss important issues, ranging from bilateral relations to regional situation, officials said. Kerry, who arrived Wednesday evening, will meet top political and military leaders in his first visit to Islamabad since the new gov’t has assumed office in […]