Posts tagged as: Karachi

153rd Corps Commander Conference deliberates national security issues

Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani chaired Corps Commanders’ Conference at the GHQ, discussing routing matters of professional capacities. According to the media reports, the 153rd Corps Commanders’ Conference was part of regular monthly meetings, wherein the routine professional and operational issues came under discussion in the forum. The reports said that […]

Famous comedian Lehri passes away

In what appeared to be another shock to showbiz industry, famous actor and comedian Lehri passed away after protracted illness in a private hospital of Karachi. The 83-year-old actor, remained admitted to several hospitals for treatment of chronic diabetes. He was admitted to a private hospital where he was taken off the ventilator, as his […]

HRCP voices concerns over safety of factory workers

Expressing concerns over the death of at least 289 people in factory fires in Karachi, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) urged the authorities concerned to ensure protection of workers across the country. According to a statement, the commission expressed satisfaction over the job did by firefighters. However, they were not satisfied with the facilities […]

Chief Minister stops me from inspection of factories: Former Labour Minister

Former Sindh Labour Minister Ameer Nawaz has claimed that Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah had stopped him from inspecting and taking action against factories violating labour rules in the province. Ameer Nawab, who has just resigned from his post, gave his remarks after the fire in Karachi factory took hundreds of lives. Apparently, […]

FIA probing fire incidents in Karachi and Lahore: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is investigating the simultaneous fire incidents in Lahore and Karachi on the same day. While speaking to the media, he said that he would also inquire if any element of terrorism was involved in the fire incidents.  “It has to been seen if there […]

Nawaz Sharif rules out further talks with MQM

Ruling out further negotiations with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said Altaf Hussain’s recent statements had compelled them not to pursue further dialogue with the party. While addressing a gathering, he said, “After the kind of statements issued by Altaf recently, whatever negotiations were held with them are […]

Qauid-e-Azam was murdered; claims Altaf Hussain

In what appeared to be a blatant statement, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has claimed that he still believes Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was murdered, as the establishment did not like him. While addressing a ceremony in connection with the Quaid’s 64th death anniversary, Altaf Hussain said that Muhammad Ali Jinnah belonged to […]

Rehman Malik says visa-accord will strengthen Pak-India ties

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that newly inked visa-accord will help in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and India, adding it would benefit people of the two neighboring countries. While speaking to the media, the minister said that he had urged Indian authorities to open visa office in Karachi. Commenting about the new […]

MQM Chief Altaf Hussain praised new local government ordinance

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 […]

Awami National Party rejects new Local Government system in Sindh

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 […]

New Local Government Ordinance issues in Sindh

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 […]

Imran Khan announces peace march to Waziristan on October 6

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 […]

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