In what appeared to be another twist in the already confused saga, the sister of alleged assailant has apologized to Malala Yousafzai for attack on her by her brother, Atta Ullah Khan. Rehana Haleem while speaking to CNN said, “Please convey a message to Malala that I apologize for what my brother did to her. […]
Nov 6 2012 | Posted in
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Accusing the government of being a slave to US approval for its internal, external and economic policies, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has declared attack on Malala Yousafzai a drama. Addressing the Islam Zindabad Conference in Karak, the JUI-f chief said the attack on teenage activist Malala Yousafzai was a drama, adding that […]
Lord Nazir Ahmad, sitting at one of the highest positions of British politics has continuously ridiculed, not only his own image, but also that of Pakistanis and the UK as well and it is surprising to see how he has not either resigned or removed as of yet. Offering a £10 million bounty on […]
Lord Nazir Ahmed has said that Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by Taliban last month, could be victim of the government conspiracy. According to a report carried out by UK daily The Telegraph, Pakistani-origin Lord Nazir Ahmed said he believed Malala could have been shot as part of a government’s plot […]
Some Questions from BBC By Zafar Iqbal: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is at the centre of controversy over the attack on 14- year old Pakistani girl, Malala Yusufzai, who was shot by Taliban militants for advocating girl’s education. She is recovering in Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital under tight security as the Taliban has […]
Nov 2 2012 | Posted in
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the key suspect involved in shooting 15-year-old education activist Malala Yousufzai, Ataullah along with all the others has been arrested by the law enforcement agencies. According to a report published by BBC Urdu, the minister said that Ataullah was arrested along with his fiancée. The report quoting Malik […]
Despite many challenges on different fronts, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan strongly remains steadfast in its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. In her opening statement at the 14th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Foreign Minister […]
At least nine suspects have been arrested up till now in connection with the shooting of 14-year-old child activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by Taliban, CNN quoted police officials. The officials added that the main suspects, however, remained at large. Malala, who spoke against the Taliban, was shot in the head […]
In an extraordinary message by the head of the state, President Asif Ali Zardari has made it clear that there would be no military offensive without evolving a consensus, vowing that the government is committed to rooting out terrorism in the country. He, however, said that the opposition was not in a mood for negotiations […]
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 […]
In quite a hard-hitting tone, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has warned the ruling Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) for bringing a resolution in parliament on North Waziristan. The Maulana said that no one, even the government, could dare to move a resolution in parliament to launch an army operation in the North Waziristan. […]
Oct 20 2012 | Posted in
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on Friday released a recent picture of Malala Yousafzai, showing her in consciousness. According to doctors, Malala would like to thank well-wishers and the doctors at the hospital, reports quoted a spokesperson for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as saying. She is also communicating by writing notes, said Doctor […]