Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, said no province could launch a long-march against the federal government, terming it unconstitutional and saying it would amount to be treason. While making his appearance to ‘Prime Minister Online’, the joint telecast by private TV channel and state-owned Pakistan […]
Despite the general elections are looking far away, many of the political parties started unannounced election campaign. The PML-N and the PPP, the two major parties of the country, are busy in highlighting their development projects and making promises to undertake more if they are returned to power. The ruling Pakistan People’s Party is making […]
Despite the claims of free and independent judiciary, Defence of Human Rights (DHR) Chairwoman Amina Masood Janjua at last lost her patience, expressing disappointment with the Supreme Court of Pakistan in providing justice. Janjua while speaking to the media said the Supreme Court (SC) has convicted Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in a contempt of […]
Apr 28 2012 | Posted in
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Despite the continual rainfalls in different parts of the province, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has expressed high hopes from his scheduled Quetta rally. While speaking to the media, the cricket-turned politician said that the PTI leadership will explain the security situation in Balochistan and how it could be improved. About the erratic downpour, […]
Why Karo Kari still persists in Pakistan There are no two opinions about the fact that Karo Kari is a social evil that has inflicted dejection on women’s lives in Sindh and Balochistan. In the traditional context, the phenomenon is linked to familial honour and integrity, and thus, anyone speaking against the practice and condemning […]
Apr 19 2012 | Posted in
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Law and order situation in Balochistan; SC gives last chance to provincial government to produce the missing persons Islamabad: (Monday, April 16, 2012) The Supreme Court of Pakistan here today gave final deadline for tomorrow to the provincial government of Balochistan to produce the three missing persons before it pertinent to the case of law […]
Former president General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf has said that separatists in Balochistan with foreign support would not be succeeded in their nefarious objectives, saying the province cannot be disunited from Pakistan as long as army is there. He asserted, “Not a single inch of the country would disintegrate in the presence of Pakistan Army”. The […]
Armed men abduct 10 labourers from Dera Bugti-Sui road site Quetta: (Thursday, April 12, 2012) Tensions in Balochistan are increasing as today; at least 10 labourers were abducted by an armed group near Sui area, Dera Bugti. The District Police Officer Dera Bugti confirmed the kidnapping, adding that police and security forces have mounted a […]
Apr 12 2012 | Posted in
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Chief Justice shows displeasure over the absence of police officials in Balochistan While hearing a case related to the law and order situation in Balochistan, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry showed his displeasure over the absence of senior police official in the Supreme Court. A three-member bench headed by the chief justice was hearing the […]
Although there is nothing proved against Ali Musa Gilani, the son of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, thus far, we have heard so far are no more than allegations in the eye of the law. However, I am convinced that these allegations are of an extremely destructive nature. Some of the conditions surrounding the […]
Apparently crude materialistic interests and political rivalries motivate wars and conflicts initiated in the name of religion and sectarianism. This is as true about the knightly fights as it is about the Afghan jihad launched in the late 70s against Soviet Union. Some believe that the ongoing sectarian terrorism in Pakistan has been the consequence […]
In quite an odd move, the counsel for former law minister Senator Babar Awan on Tuesday filed an unconditional apology letter in the Registrar Office of the Supreme Court (SC). Minutes before the hearing of contempt case, Babar Awan through Advocate Ali Zafar sought apology from Justice Asif Khosa. Following his refusal to appear before […]