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Embattled Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has asserted that there were not chances for dictatorship in the country, once again. Despite ruling the country for decades, he said dictators could not eliminate corruption. “They still say that the nation is missing them and they want to come back. We want to tell them that […]
Pakistan Railways, which is termed as a white elephant, has owned a large agriculture and commercial land worth billions of rupees. However, it has no money to pay salaries and pensions to its employees or to run its business. According to a report published in a newspaper, Pakistan Railways owned lands measuring some 0.14m kanals […]
Apparently the ongoing crisis has been averted for the time being. Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in contempt of court case, gained more time to prepare the case. At the same time, the apex court exempted from personally appearing, the government-judiciary saga has once again deflected a fiery conclusion. […]
In a good will gesture to initiate a dialogue process with the government, Pakistani Taliban killed Mukarram Khan Atif, who worked for Voice of America and Dunya TV. It added a serious dimension to the issue of journalists’ protection in the region. The media professionals, particularly working in northwestern region of Pakistan, have often received […]
The sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Water and Power expressed annoyance over non-release of funds for construction of Kurram Tangi Dam, directing the finance division to release funds at the earliest. The committee also issued directives to Ministries of Finance, Water and Power, Planning Commission and WAPDA to submit a comprehensive report by […]
An importune for early elections is a constitutional demand of any democratic set up even if a government is about to complete its term. In case there are clear signs that a government has lost its credibility, the holding of elections prior to the time increases trust in the electorate system. It will not be […]
Dr. Babar Awan, the former law minister, almost got the portfolio, once again, but slightly missed it. Tuesday was not a lucky day for Babar Awan who got mix reactions. He faced a worrying experience in the Supreme Court for showing his loyalty to President Asif Ali Zardari. An eleven-member bench of the apex court […]
People of Pakistan should show some love for their own culture If there is one thing that Pakistan needs to do right away, it is to get rid of the notion that their culture is “out-dated” and not good enough to grip firmly. While a lot of people will argue that dressing up in jeans […]
Some people believe it is more comfortable and easy to be a dacoit than to be a journalist in Pakistan. Being a journalist in Pakistan is not only your own life is at stake indeed your family too. In some cases, journalists forced to take refuge in foreign countries in fear of life threats. Considering […]
One of the key founders of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) and close aide of former president Pervez Musharraf, Fawad Chaudhry Tuesday announced quitting the floundering party, alleging that the process of decision making in the party lacked democratic spirit. Speaking to the media, the spokesperson of Musharraf stated that the spirit of democracy was […]
A high-profile drama was observed on Tuesday when Pakistan had a law minister in the morning; none in the afternoon; a new one picked-up for the evening; and the old one refuse to go at night. Earlier, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khurshid Shah said the government had decided to replace Maula Bakhsh Chandio with […]
I am acting my age, but are you acting yours? I have often heard people tell me to act my age instead of sounding like a little kid who has barely touched puberty. The “advice” never ceases to confuse me as I put in an immense effort to try and decipher the meaning and context […]
