Ajmal Kasab, the only surviving terrorist of Mumbai attacks has reportedly been recovered from high-grade fever which was earlier suspected to be dengue. An Indian media report quoting an Arthur Road Jail official as saying that Ajmal Kasab had undergone tests inside the high-security cell he’s kept in. According to the report, the test was […]
Nov 5 2012 | Posted in
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President Asif Ali Zardari quelled rumors of a delay in the next elections, saying that Pakistan will soon achieve a peaceful democratic transition. Addressing the inauguration of the 6th Conference of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Speakers and Parliamentarians, the president said the democratically-elected government was nearing the completion of its constitutional term. […]
In quite a unique development, the founder of outlawed outfit Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, has offered humanitarian aid to the United States (US) as it was facing a superstorm Sandy, which has killed over 100 people thus far. Sandy hammered the eastern United States early, flooding much of New York City, hitting several states […]
Oct 31 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has rejected accusations made by Indian Home Minister S K Shinde on Tuesday that it was helping terrorists infiltrate into India. According to a brief statement, the foreign ministry spokesperson termed the claims baseless and unfounded. It noted, “Such unsubstantiated statements are not very helpful in creating a conductive environment necessary […]
Oct 24 2012 | Posted in
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Finally, after dating steadily for five long years, Bollywood’s most celebrated couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor tied the knot on Tuesday. Saif, 42, son of late Nawab of Pataudi and former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore, sealed his relationship with Kareena, 32, at his residence in suburban […]
Oct 16 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be an optimistic statement for Kashmiris, the United States has said that it wants to see purposeful talks between Pakistan and India on Kashmir issue. During a media briefing, US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said that the recent improvement in bilateral relations of the two neighboring countries should lead to […]
Oct 5 2012 | Posted in
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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 […]
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that an act of terrorism couldn’t be ruled out as one of the possible reasons in the incident of fire in a garments factory that killed hundreds of people in the provincial metropolis city. While speaking to the media, the minister said that a probe is underway to […]
Sep 14 2012 | Posted in
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna has concluded his three-day visit on an optimistic note, terming the trip fruitful and a positive step towards better and stronger ties between Pakistan and India. In his last day of visit, Krishna besides visiting Data Shrine, Minar-e-Pakistan and Gurdwara Dera in Lahore held meetings with Chief Minister […]
President Asif Ali Zardari reportedly said that he would consider the case of Sarabjit Singh, who has been on death row in Pakistani prison for over 20 years in charges of Lahore bomb blasts. Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna raised the issue during a meeting with President Zardari after which the latter asked […]
Extending an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that positive thinking was required to resolve the bilateral problems. During a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna, the premier was of the opinion that terrorism was a curse not only for […]
Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna on a three-day visit to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar on various bilateral issues arrived in Islamabad on Friday. During his stay in Pakistani, the Indian External Affairs Minister will chair the Joint Commission Meeting with Khar. He will also be called on President Asif Ali […]