The United Nations says that it is ready to assist Pakistan if required, after monsoon rains and floods reportedly killed at least 120 people in the two Asian countries. “The (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and its humanitarian partners are reviewing the situation and stand ready to assist if required,” UN […]
Former President Pervez Mushararf’s appeals against rejection of his nomination papers in Islamabad and Kasur were rejected on Tuesday, now leaving only Chitral to contest for the National Assembly seat. The High court Rawalpindi bench election tribunal rejected former president Pervez Musharraf’s appeal regarding his nomination papers from NA-48 Islamabad. The former president’s […]
Former military leader, Pervez Musharraf, Monday lost his appeal against rejection of nomination paper for a Karachi National Assembly seat. The election tribunal rejected Musharraf’s appeal to review the rejection of his nomination papers in NA-250 Karachi. His nomination papers for NA-250 Karachi were rejected on charges of violating the constitution and sacking […]
The election authorities on Sunday rejected nomination papers of former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf over his misuse of powers and favourtism on the last day of the scrutiny of papers of thousands of candidates. In another development the election authorities accepted nomination papers of former President Pervez Musharraf to stand for the May […]
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that he would reveal the names of the murderers of Benazir Bhutto and other little-known details of her assassination in his upcoming book. Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) chairperson and former two-time premier Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a gun and bomb attack outside Rawalpindi’s Liaqat Bagh in […]
Dec 4 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be an unprecedented move, Pakistan requested Afghanistan to hand over Maulana Fazlullah, citing he was hiding in the neighboring country and involved in planning the 14-year-old attack on Malala Yousafzai. Pakistan claimed that the renowned terrorist was involved in planning major attacks in Pakistan from across the border, particularly the recent […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that his party alone will bring change in the country, ruling out the possibility of alliance with any political party for the upcoming general polls. While addressing a gathering, the cricket-turned-politician said office of the prime minister holds a heavy responsibility but his party would fulfill its […]
Sep 26 2012 | Posted in
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In the second installment of the four-part series, we will briefly discuss the scenic beauty of The Kaghan Valley, Lake Saiful Malook and Shandur Pass. The Kaghan Valley The Kaghan Valley is a beautiful valley in the north-east of Mansehra District that attracts many tourists from not only within the country but also from across the globe. Its […]
Aug 19 2012 | Posted in
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Lowari Tunnel: Pervez Musharraf’s timeless gift to the people of Chitral There were times when the people of Chitral were literally detached from normal life of human beings and were left to suffer the winter vows all on their own. They trekked the snowy Lowari Mountain pass to get to their native villages […]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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Local Chitrali youth invents “Avalanche Detector” based on the principle of Resonance Local Chitrali youth Mohammad Khalid, a Masters degree holder in Electronics from the University of Peshawar, has come up with his latest invention, “Avalanche Detector”, a device which can pre-empt the deadly Avalanches in the region. The electronic device will provide […]
Jan 7 2012 | Posted in
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Game on hai! Trump card of new provinces By juggling with the number of federating units that exists, political parties are playing a new game, of advocating the new provinces that is not harmless at all. Arguments are going on as how many new units should be created and on what bases. The objective behind […]
Security forces kill seven militants in Chitral At least seven militants were killed and five security personnel injured as a clash broke out after the Taliban militants from across the border attacked a security checkpoint in Chitral district. Commandant Chitral Scouts Colonel Nasir Jadoon told media that Taliban militants targeted a border post of Chitral […]
Dec 3 2011 | Posted in
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