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President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned attacks on Christians in Lahore and sought report from the authorities. Chief Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, ordered judicial inquiry into the torching of the houses of Christian community by a mob in Badami Bagh area on Saturday and suspended two police officers. He told a news conference that […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived in the Indian city of Jaipur Saturday on a day-long private visit during which he will attend a lunch hosted by external affairs minister Salman Khurshid but no “substantive” discussions between the two sides are likely, the India media reported. He will attend Khurshid for lunch at the […]
The spiritual head of the Ajmer Dargah on Friday said he will “not be welcome or present” during Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf’s visit to the shrine, Indian media reported. Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, the dewan of Ajmer Sharif, said Ashraf’s visit is a dishonour to families of slain Indian soldiers. […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf would pay a personal visit to India on Saturday on a personal visit, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Moazzam Khan said that the Prime Minister will visit the shrine of Muslim saint ‘Ajmer Sharif’. Responding to questions at weekly press briefing the spokesman said that […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday told the last meeting of the federal cabinet that fair and transparent elections will be held on time. In his opening remarks at the federal cabinet ‚ he said judiciary‚ media and election commission are independent and free‚ therefore there is no chance for any rigging in […]
The opposition Pakistan Muslim league (PML-N) on Wednesday proposed three names for the caretaker Prime Minister, who will lead the interim setup after the dissolution of current assemblies on March 16. The opposition has proposed names in line with the constitutional provisions and the government will also share their names with the opposition. If […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will visit India on Saturday, India media has reported. Coming at a time when ties between the two neighbours have hit a trough, not least because of the LoC flare up, the visit could provide India and Pakistan a much-needed opportunity to stem the decline in relations, The Times […]
At least 37 people were killed as two bomb blasts rocked commercial center of Karachi Sunday evening, officials said. Nearly 90 other people, including women and children, were also injured when a powerful bomb hit residential apartments near a mosque at Abbas Town area, commissioner Karachi said. A police officer Qamar Ahmad said the […]
Taking notice of the recent hike in petroleum prices, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has ordered withdrawal of the recent increase in petroleum prices with immediate effect, the PM office said Saturday. The Prime Minister issued these instructions during a meeting with Minister for Finance Mr Saleem H. Mandviwala in the Prime Minister’s House. […]
President Asif Ali Zardari holds meeting with top leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Lahore on Friday to discuss matters relating to the Caretaker setup. The meeting is expected to finalize the recommendations regarding caretaker Prime Minister as the PPP’s government completes its five year term this month. A meeting of the […]
Electricity supply has been restored in most parts of the country while it will be restored in remaining areas shortly, officials said Monday. The power supply was cut off last Sunday due to a major breakdown‚ affecting the entire country. Secretary Water and Power, Rai Sikandar, said that production of 5‚800 mega watt […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Thursday made it clear that there is no room for any delay of the parliamentary elections, the comment will frustrate handful of elements, who are bent upon derailing the democratic process. The government will complete five-year term in mid-March and some ministers have indicated polls could be held in […]
