Pakistan on Monday conducted a successful test fire of the indigenously developed multi-tube cruise missile Hatf-VII (Babur), having a range of 700 kilometers, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the statement issued by the ISPR, the cruise missile is a low-flying, terrain-hugging missile, which can strike targets both at land and sea with pin-point […]
Sep 17 2012 | Posted in
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President Asif Ali Zardari has asked the nation to come forwards and pledge to promote the blossoming of democratic culture in the country. In his message on the International Day of Democracy, the president said that it will strengthen the pro-democracy forces throughout the world and discourage potential dictators from curbing the aspirations of the […]
Sep 15 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday urged all political parties, media and civil society organizations to get actively involved in campaigns for promotion of democracy education in the country. In his message on the International Day of Democracy, the premier said that the country is heading towards general elections in 2013 after a successful […]
Sep 15 2012 | Posted in
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Criticizing the weak response of the government over anti-Islam film, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that the government hasn’t taken up the issue of the blasphemous movie with the US government. While speaking to the media he observed, “The scurrilous film that defames the Holy Prophet (PBUH) has angered the entire Muslims […]
Sep 15 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has appealed to the Hindu community members not to leave the country, saying it’s appalling how the government is ignoring the minorities in the country. Speaking to the media, the two-time former premier of the country said the country belongs to the minorities as much as it belongs […]
Sep 15 2012 | Posted in
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In order to gear up the political temperature, President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) would form the next government in Punjab and a party worker would be next chief minister of the province. It is vital to mention here that the president is on a two-day visit to Lahore […]
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 […]
Sticking to his stance, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan once again reiterated allegations against President Asif Ali Zardari. While addressing a press briefing outside the parliament, he said that the president was using the public money to campaign in the next general elections. President Zardari was also using fake journalists […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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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 […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that the best to make the country prosperous is to reiterate adherence to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. In his message on 64th death anniversary of the Muhammad Ali Jinnah, President Zardari has said that the observance of death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam is a day […]
Sep 11 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said that his party was not taken on board on probable names for a caretaker prime minister, rejecting the claims made by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. While addressing a press conference, the cricketer-turned-politician said, “PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have struck a deal to award […]
Sep 10 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 […]