Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has called for complete harmony among all state institutions for the progress and prosperity of the country. His statement came to the light amidst talk of confrontation between the military and the judiciary. A statement issued by him stated, “Everyone – including politicians, judges and generals […]
Nov 8 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has said that 25 per cent of the party tickets will be given to the youth in the coming elections as only they could build new Pakistan. Addressing a PTI Youth Convention, the cricketer-turned-politician urged the youth to come forward and with their help will contest against the other political […]
Nov 5 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said that the time had come to hold the looters of national wealth accountable and recover the pilfered public money. Addressing a party meeting in Raiwind, the PML-N chief said that every single penny looted by corrupt politicians should be returned and deposited back in the national […]
Nov 2 2012 | Posted in
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A couple of institutions are required to ensure non-controversial elections where democratic traditions are just striking roots including an independent election commission and an impartial caretaker setup after the assemblies have been dissolved. The 18th amendment brought into existence the first while the politically unbiased administrative machinery envisaged under the 20th amendment has yet to […]
Oct 28 2012 | Posted in
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It would be a first in the country’s political history and could well be one of the ruling party’s biggest achievements if this government manages to successfully and peacefully transfer power to the next elected government. One that is actually more impressive than it sounds. Now though the wily navigation of President Zardari is often […]
Oct 28 2012 | Posted in
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In light of the Supreme Court’s historic verdict in Asghar Khan’s case, Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has sought an apology from PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif for allegedly receiving money from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to steal his party’s mandate in 1990 election. Speaking to a press conference, the federal minister said that the […]
Rejecting an investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the Asghar Khan’s case, the Pakistan Muslim League-N has said it accepted the decision and will welcome the probe by an independent commission. The apex court a couple of days ago declared that the 1990 elections had been rigged by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), ruling […]
Oct 22 2012 | Posted in
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A session court on Friday accepted bail plea of Ali Imran, the Punjab Chief Minister’s son-in-law, in a case pertaining to torture on an employee of a bakery in Lahore. According to the reports, Ali Maz Gani, a duty magistrate, has directed to submit two surety bonds of Rs50, 000 each. A CCTV footage showed […]
Oct 19 2012 | Posted in
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A local court on Thursday sent Ali Imran, the Punjab Chief Minister’s son-in-law, on 14-day judicial remand in a case pertaining to torture on an employee of a bakery in Lahore. Earlier, the CM had ordered on Wednesday that his son-in-law be included in the investigation in the case, saying rule of law is dearest […]
Oct 18 2012 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has said that the government’s plan of seeking parliamentary approval to launch anti-militant operations, claiming the move was aimed at postponing the upcoming general elections. While speaking to media he observed, “The government wants to postpone the next elections under the guise of a military […]
Oct 18 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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Ruling out division of Sind, the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) held a huge public gathering in support of much criticized Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) at Hyderabad. Former PM Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, Moula Bakhsh Chandio were among the top leaders who addressed […]
Oct 16 2012 | Posted in
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