Voicing concerns over increasing incidents sectarian killings in the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif flayed criticism at the government for doing nothing ensure peace. Nawaz Sharif, who is visiting Gilgit-Baltistan, offered complete support to the regional government in dealing with extremism and militancy. He observed, “Unfortunately, incidents of terrorism are on the […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
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In order to express solidarity with the people of the tribal areas and to protest against US drone strikes, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has announced that he along with 1, 000, 00 people would visit South Waziristan on October 6. Addressing a news conference, the cricketer-turned-politician asked the government to step down if […]
In what appeared to be a sensible suggestion to gain confidence of people from smaller units, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said the caretaker premier should be chosen from one of the smaller provinces of the country. While speaking to the media, the PML-N leader was of the opinion that the upcoming […]
Sep 4 2012 | Posted in
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In another act of barbarism, unidentified people on Saturday killed seven Hazaras in separate firing incidents in Hazar Ganji, the area of provincial metropolis. Police officials said that unidentified armed men open fire on a car near the Fruit Market, killing five people belonging to Hazara community. In second incident, unknown assailants targeted two people […]
DG Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. Gen. Zaheerul Islam has ruled out handing over Dr Shakil Afridi to the United States, saying the later should forget about it. The top spy master of the country was of the opinion that the US should consider the chapter of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday hinted the controversy over NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) implementation case in the Supreme Court will soon be resolved. The premier in his first ever interview with state-run PTV said that the matter affected national economy, prospects of investment and several other spheres, causing uncertainty in the country. He […]
Islamabad, August 30: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) launched on Thursday the report of a fact-finding it had conducted in Balochistan. An HRCP mission had visited the province from May 15 to 19 in order to assess the impact of the recent measures by the government with respect to the province and to hear suggestions […]
Aug 30 2012 | Posted in
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Unidentified on Thursday killed session judge Zulfiqar Naqvi along with his driver in GOR Colony at Saryab Road when he was in way to his office. Senior police officer Wazir Khan while talking to the media said that the attackers were waiting for the judge at a railway crossing, the moment the car slowed down, […]
Quetta: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) here today, accepted the bail plea of former federal minister for interior Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case. Aftab Sherpao had submitted his bail application on Monday and today the court granted him interim bail against a surety of one million rupees and adjourned […]
In order to overcome the sectarian violence, the government has decided to take all stakeholders on board and form a united body. Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik while speaking to the media said that the government was going to create inter-faith council to create religious harmony in the country. He explained that the council will […]
Aug 24 2012 | Posted in
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Islamabad: (Wednesday, August 15, 2012) Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in a meeting with the federal cabinet members, has directed them to start preparing for the upcoming elections. The PM said that Pakistan People’s Party is a national party and has strong believes in free and fair elections. The PM further said that on account […]
Aug 15 2012 | Posted in
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Sibi: (Wednesday, August 15, 2012) While hearing the Akbar Bugti murder case here today, an anti-terrorism court has issued arrest warrants for former President Pervez Musharraf and others accused. Sharing its remarks over the so far proceeding of the case, the court expressed anger over the failure of police and directed it to arrest the […]
Aug 15 2012 | Posted in
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