Posts tagged as: Afghanistan

Pakistan committed to uproot terrorism: Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government was determined to exterminate terrorism from the country.   The minister while addressing the participants of the second South Asian Youth Conference (SAYC) said they would utilize all available resources to exterminate terrorism in order to ensure durable peace and sustainable […]

UN Security Council imposes sanctions against Haqqani Network

The United Nations (UN) Security Council has imposed sanctions against the Pakistan-based Haqqani Network which is accused of carrying out a number of deadly attacks in the region, particularly in Afghanistan.   The UN committee that oversees sanctions against the Taliban imposed global sanctions on the fierce militant group considered a major threat to the […]

US court rejects Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s appeal

A US court rejected the appeal of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who was accused of trying to kill US troops and FBI agents in Afghanistan four years ago, say media reports.   Siddiqui, who trained as a scientist in the United States, was sentenced to 86 years in prison after she was convicted of grabbing a […]

Pakistan has made tremendous sacrifices for peace: Prime Minister Ashraf

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said Pakistan in pursuit of peace and prosperity has made tremendous sacrifices which had to be acknowledged by and large.   Addressing 9th Summit of the Asia-Europe in Vientiane Laos ‚ the Pakistani premier said the region’s enormous potential would remain under utilization if an atmosphere of conflict […]

Elections will be held on time; says President Asif Ali Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari quelled rumors of a delay in the next elections, saying that Pakistan will soon achieve a peaceful democratic transition. Addressing the inauguration of the 6th Conference of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Speakers and Parliamentarians, the president said the democratically-elected government was nearing the completion of its constitutional term. […]

Only political settlement can resolve Balochistan conflict; says Malik Siraj Akbar (Part Two)

Malik Siraj Akbar sees a very bleak future for Balochistan and its people unless the Establishment allows a political settlement of the conflict.   The US-based Malik Siraj Akbar, who is an ambitious young Pakistani journalist, has been actively highlighting the issue of Balochistan across the globe.   He is a Contributing Writer at the […]

Interview: Only political settlement can resolve Balochistan conflict; says Malik Siraj Akbar (Part One)

Malik Siraj Akbar sees a very bleak future for Balochistan and its people unless the Establishment allows a political settlement of the conflict.   Akbar, who is currently residing in the United States, is an ambitious Pakistani journalist and has been actively highlighting the Balochistan issue across the globe.   He is a Contributing Writer […]

Police arrest alleged attacker of Malala Yousafzai: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the key suspect involved in shooting 15-year-old education activist Malala Yousufzai, Ataullah along with all the others has been arrested by the law enforcement agencies. According to a report published by BBC Urdu, the minister said that Ataullah was arrested along with his fiancée. The report quoting Malik […]

Polio again breathing in many parts of the country

Polio stood more less reduced to the brinks of total elimination across the world a couple of years ago but some cases used to be occasionally reported in four countries, India, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the virus could not be completely eradicated. Still the number of polio patients never exceeded to the degree of […]

Senator John Kerry criticizes Romney’s statement about Pakistan

Criticizing the republican candidate, Chairman of the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee Senator John Kerry has said that Mitt Romney has no clear policy for dealing with Pakistan. Responding to Republication presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s remarks on Pakistan and other foreign policy issues in the third and last direct debate in Florida with President Obama, […]

US drone strikes kill three in North Waziristan

At least three persons have been killed when a US drone fired two missiles at a suspected militant compound in North Waziristan. The media reports quoting security officials said that at least three persons along with three cows, apparently meant for sacrifice on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, were targeted in the attack. One missile hit […]

Pakistan Premier League to be played in March next year: PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that Pakistan Premier League (PPL) would be held in March next year. Addressing a press conference, he said that international payers were being contacted as the premier league would be a success only after a large number of international players took part. He hoped that international cricket […]

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