Disgraced former Balochistan chief minister Nawab Aslam Raisani has termed the imposition of Governor’s Rule in the province and dismissal of his government an assault in darkness. A defiant Raisani, however, said he had been expecting such an action for the past three years. He said what had happened to him was unfair. Talking […]
Jan 15 2013 | Posted in
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Friday said the Reko Diq case would have to be taken to its logical conclusion, adding that Pakistan is a sovereign state that is capable to defend its law. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed hearing of the case […]
Nov 16 2012 | Posted in
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday admitted a petition against intervention from the International Court of Arbitration (ICA) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on the Reko Diq mining lease dispute for hearing. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary issued notices to all parties […]
Canadian High Commission shows concern over Reko Diq copper and gold mining project Lajoas Andraaz, Canadian Deputy High Commissioner, has shown his concern over investment worth $400 million stuck in Reko Diq copper and gold mining project. Speaking to a delegation in Multan he said, “We do not have any political objectives in Pakistan, Canada […]
Dec 16 2011 | Posted in
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Tethyan Copper Company lashes out at Balochistan Mining Committee for refusing their grant. Tethyan Copper Company (TCC), who applied for a mining lease in Chagai, Balochistan, were furious with Balochistan Mining Committee refusal. TCC has lashed out at the provincial licensing authority and claimed that they have breached mineral rules. Apart from that, TCC has […]
Nov 18 2011 | Posted in
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Tethyan Copper Company denied mining license by Balochistan Mining Committee The Reko Diq project, a mining venture to be carried out in Chagai, which was supposed to be awarded to Tethyan Copper Company, is now hanging in the balance as Balochistan Mining Committee has denied them mining license. On Thursday, November 18, 2011 Amanullah Kanrani, […]
Nov 17 2011 | Posted in
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