A bomb blast in the Qissa Khawani Bazaar area of Peshawar killed Senior Provincial Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour along with eight others and injured at least 18 people on Saturday. The attack took place when Bashir Bilour was exiting the residence of a local ANP leader following a meeting, along with his personal secretary […]
President Awami National Party (ANP), Asfandyar Wali Khan, Sunday ruled out election alliance with any party in the coming parliamentary polls. He, however, said that the ANP doors will be opened for any political party for seat adjustment. “We contested the 2008 general elections without any election alliance and are ready to go for a […]
Terming the newly issued ordinance a significant step in the direction of devolution of power to the grassroots, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain said that restoration of the Local Government System in Sindh would help in furthering harmony and brotherhood among the people. According to a statement, the MQM chief congratulated President Asif […]
Sep 8 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be another shock to the government, Awami National Party (ANP), the other coalition partner of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), has rejected the Sindh People’s Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO)-2012. ANP Spokesman Senator Zahid Khan issued a statement, saying that his party would not accept any such system made by the absolute […]
Sep 7 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a thaw after much hue and cry, Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad has inked the Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) 2012, immediately bringing into effect a new system for governance in the province. After signatures of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, the governor issued the ordinance to […]
Awami National Party (ANP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the two bitter rival but coalition parties agreed to together for bringing peace and stability in Karachi, the economic hub of the country. Representatives of the two parties held a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday to show unity and dedication to fight against violence of the […]
Jul 26 2012 | Posted in
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The government of Pakistan ruled by the Pakistan People’s Party put forward the dual nationality bill in the parliament in order to make an amendment to the constitution of the country. The bill is termed as the 22nd Constitution Amendment Bill and was put forward by the Law Minister Farooq H. Naek. However, the bill […]
Jul 11 2012 | Posted in
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Senator Shahi Syed, the chief of the Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh chapter, on Monday refused to meet newly-elected Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, saying he doesn’t believe in exhibitory sittings. After being elected 25th Prime Minister of the country, Raja Pervez Ashraf is currently visiting Karachi, the economic hub of the country. The ANP […]
The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and its allied parties failed to evolve a consensus on any candidate out of the two short-listed names. However, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf is reportedly leading the race for the premiership in the information circles. PPP’s leaders including Makhdoom Shahabuddin, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Qamar Zaman Kaira submitted nomination papers for […]
Pro-democracy resolution passed in National Assembly Islamabad: (Monday, January 16, 2012) National Assembly here today passed the pro-democracy resolution with majority. The resolution was moved by Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali. Prior to moving the resolution formally, the PML-N had proposed some amendments into it, which were approved and incorporated and later on […]
Jan 16 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister believes that he does not need to take a confidence vote from National Assembly Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani believes that he does not need to take vote of confidence from the National Assembly. He expressed that whoever wants to start a no confidence vote motion against him in the National Assembly are […]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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PPP Provincial chapter declares provincial cabinet inefficient, opposes future alliance with Awami National Party Peshawar, Friday, December 23, 2011: Pakistan Peoples’ Party’s provincial chapter today regarded the provincial ministers as inefficient and advised the central command to avoid entering in to any alliance with the Awami National Party (ANP) in future. Sources told the media […]
Dec 23 2011 | Posted in
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