Posts tagged as: Sindh

Army, Government to attack Waziristan using Malala; Says Fazlur Rehman

Ameer Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that the government and Pakistan Army were using the Malala incident to launch operation in North Waziristan. Addressing a public gathering in Sukkur, the religious leader said that some people were playing politics on the Malala issue and making efforts to suppress the religious parties. He […]

Imran Khan slams Fazlur Rehman for creating hurdles in peace-march

Slamming Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said they created hurdles for his peace march but ultimately failed to do so. Addressing a press conference, the cricketer-turned-politician expressed content over his party’s peace rally which tried to march into Waziristan to protest against US drone strikes. He said that turning back from […]

National Assembly refuses court order for fresh oaths

In quite a surprising development, the National Assembly Secretariat declined to carry out the Election Commission’s directives to obtain fresh oaths that they don’t hold dual nationality. The latest development can initiate another round of confrontation between the legislature and the judiciary. According to the reports, the commission had sent letters to the secretaries of […]

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extends his support to dual-nationals

Extending his support for overseas Pakistanis’ right to vote in the country, Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that they always supported the dual nationals and will always stand by them. While addressing the International Convention of the party, he observed, “We are committed to the idea that dual-nationals should be […]

Balochistan issue should be resolved before elections: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has blamed successive governments for the ongoing separatist insurgency in Balochistan, saying that the Baloch people have been compelled to rebel against the state. Addressing to a gathering in Naseerabad, the former two-time prime minister said, “An East Pakistan-like situation has been created and the Baloch people have […]

PML-N’s popularity goes up, PTI’s goes down: Survey

Despite the criticism of friendly opposition, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is currently the most popular party in the country while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) popularity goes down, a survey report said. According to a survey carried out by the International Republican Institute (IRI), 28 per cent of the respondents agreed to vote for PML-N, closely […]

Chief Justice terms faulty investigation reason of terrorists’ acquittals

Rejecting the impression that acquittals in terrorism cases are because of weakness of courts, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said such acquittals were a direct consequence of faulty investigation and poor prosecution. While addressing a seminar in Karachi, he said that the steps to be taken for combating terrorism are not to be restricted […]

President Asif Ali Zardari meets angry Zulfiqar Mirza

In order to mend fences, President Asif Ali Zardari has paid an unscheduled visit to the residence of former Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, leaving the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) as well as others political parties surprised. According to the media reports, the president stayed there for over half-an-hour, inquiring health of Zulfiqar Mirza’s […]

Imran Khan vows to improve situation in Karachi if comes into power

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has pledged that his party would improve the law and order situation in Karachi if it comes into power. While speaking to the media during his visit to flood affected areas, the cricketer-turned-politician said that the situation in the mega city couldn’t improve unless a non-political system is developed. […]

Twin blasts kill seven in Karachi

At least seven people including a child and women were reportedly killed and several injured as two explosions took place one after the other near the Dolmen Shopping Centre in Hyderi Market, area of Karachi. According to police, the Bohri Community was the main target of these bomb explosions, which went off within minutes of […]

Three killed in train collision in Karachi

At least three people including a railway employee and two other passengers reportedly lost their lives while more than 10 injured when two trains collided near Bin Qasim Railway Station on Monday. Divisional Superintendent Railway while speaking to the media confirmed the accident and feared more causalities. The railway employee was identified as Ali Asghar. […]

Government drops another petrol bomb on masses

Petrol situation improving

In its weekly revision of petroleum prices, the government has dropped another petrol bomb on poverty-stricken masses, by increasing prices of petroleum products up to seven rupees. Taking effect from September 17 (Today), the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has notified the change of petroleum products prices once again. Earlier, the ministry of finance […]

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