The recently appointed United States Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said that America wants to build a relationship with Pakistan based on mutual respect and common interests. Talking to state TV channel, he said that they acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan during the decade of war on terrorism in which 40,000 people […]
Nov 13 2012 | Posted in
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Newly appointed American Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said that a military operation in North Waziristan is the internal matter of Pakistan. “We share the concern of the government of Pakistan. The country has made more sacrifices in the war against extremism that any other country,” Olson said. In an interview to […]
Nov 9 2012 | Posted in
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The United Nations (UN) Security Council has imposed sanctions against the Pakistan-based Haqqani Network which is accused of carrying out a number of deadly attacks in the region, particularly in Afghanistan. The UN committee that oversees sanctions against the Taliban imposed global sanctions on the fierce militant group considered a major threat to the […]
Nov 6 2012 | Posted in
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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 […]
Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has announced the caretaker government would take over around March 18, 2013 following the completion of the five-year term of the government, while general elections would be held 40 days after the caretaker set up took over. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that there was a baseless propaganda […]
Nov 1 2012 | Posted in
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Accepting the invitation of Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, Senate Standing Committee on Defence decided to visit troops at the front line in militancy-hit tribal region of the country. According to the media reports, the invitation appeared on the heels of a heated political debate on whether the military should undertake another […]
At least three persons have been killed when a US drone fired two missiles at a suspected militant compound in North Waziristan. The media reports quoting security officials said that at least three persons along with three cows, apparently meant for sacrifice on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, were targeted in the attack. One missile hit […]
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 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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Terming Malala’s attackers a threat to nation, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai by the Taliban was an assault on all girls in the country. Addressing an economic summit in the Azerbaijan capital Baku, the president gave most poignant remarks on the incident, pledging not to let her shooting […]
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday said that he was ready to perform as mediator between the government and Taliban as the latter consider him as an honest arbitrator. Addressing a press conference, Imran Khan said military operation in FATA is not the solution of the issue rather it’s just a part of the […]
Oct 17 2012 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday opposed the plan of military offensive in North Waziristan, saying it would further deteriorate the law and order situation in the country. Speaking on floor of the house, senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) said that the government wants to launch […]
Oct 16 2012 | Posted in
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