In quite a shocking statement, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that around 70 per cent of Taliban’s income comes from managing and taxing the illicit drug business. The minister said this while chairing the concluding session of a two-day Regional Ministerial Conference entitled, ‘Counter narcotics, enhancing cooperation for effective coordinated and sustainable narcotics […]
In what appeared to be another twist in the scandalizing saga, the Pentagon said on Tuesday that the top US commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen is under investigation for alleged inappropriate communications with a woman. According to the reports, General John Allen is under investigation for inappropriate emails to Jill Kelley, the woman […]
Nov 13 2012 | Posted in
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The recently appointed United States Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said that America wants to build a relationship with Pakistan based on mutual respect and common interests. Talking to state TV channel, he said that they acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan during the decade of war on terrorism in which 40,000 people […]
Nov 13 2012 | Posted in
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said the war on terror did not need to be fought in Afghanistan but in the sanctuaries in Pakistan and Afghanistan that were sheltering the Taliban. Speaking to an Indian newspaper, he stated, “I hope that now with the re-election of President Obama, we will be sitting down for […]
Nov 13 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said that a peaceful end to the war on terror was possible only through holding talks with the Taliban. While speaking to a British newspaper, the cricketer-turned-politician said Pakistan’s elite liberals were the only group in the world that supports war ideology of George W Bush. He […]
Nov 12 2012 | Posted in
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Chairman of Afghan Peace Council Salahuddin Rabbani will arrive in Pakistan on Monday on a three-day-visit to hold talks with top leadership of Pakistan on Afghan reconciliation and peace process. The delegation of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council, led by Chairman Salahuddin Rabbani, will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, and […]
Nov 12 2012 | Posted in
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United States (US) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director David Petraeus has tendered his resignation from his post, citing an extramarital affair. Petraeus said in a message to CIA staff said, “Yesterday afternoon, I went to the White House and asked the president to be allowed, for personal reasons, to resign from my position as […]
Nov 10 2012 | Posted in
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Newly appointed American Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said that a military operation in North Waziristan is the internal matter of Pakistan. “We share the concern of the government of Pakistan. The country has made more sacrifices in the war against extremism that any other country,” Olson said. In an interview to […]
Nov 9 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan is determined to tackle challenge of militancy, adding that militants would not be allowed to impose their agendas. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Defence Exhibition IDEAS-2012 in Karachi, the premier condemned terrorism in all of its manifestations. He said the government will not allow […]
Rejecting the impression of ISI’s support for establishing his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that he would quit politics if anyone could prove he had taken money from Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). While interviewing to an Indian daily, the cricketer-turned-politician stated, “I will quit politics if anyone can prove I have taken […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said full potential of South Asia could only be realized by resolving differences peacefully and solving problems purposefully. Addressing the SAARC parliamentarians, the premier said the SAARC countries should develop a comprehensive and holistic strategy to address the challenges faced by the region. He was of the opinion that […]
Apparently, President Barack Obama will win a second term. One doesn’t have to have psychic powers, a crystal ball or a deck of Tarot cards to predict how the presidential election will pan today. But Barack Obama has a solid record and few flip flops on important issues. By contrast, Republican Mitt Romney is […]
Nov 6 2012 | Posted in
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