Imran Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has vowed to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state at the world’s map. Addressing a news conference, the cricketer-turned-politician said that Pakistan’s creation had been worthless if it fails to become an Islamic welfare state. He observed, “The failure of Pakistan becoming an Islamic welfare state […]
Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday urged the government to improve its good-governance, saying that economic stability was not possible without it. While speaking to a dinner-reception, the cricketer-turned-politicians made it clear that his party would not join hands with any of the party that are part of the present coalition government, adding […]
Jun 25 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister of Pakistan, Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that strengthening of institutions was the foremost priority of the government. Talking to journalists for the first time since assuming power, while his visit to the shrine of Benazir Bhutto, he said that there was a strong need to avoid any confrontation between various institutions. He […]
Moody’s reviewed it’s listings of 17 banks from the US which have a major stack in the international markets as well. Though it is not the first time that Moody’s has revised its ratings, the results for 2012 are less than stellar for most of the 17 banks. One bank however, made it through with […]
Jun 23 2012 | Posted in
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Newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, in his first speech touched on the festering issue of Balochistan, saying a resolve to the province’s problems would be priority of his government. He observed, “My party wants to kick off talks with the Baloch leadership to bring prosperity and development in the province”. While […]
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said it was in the Washington’s interest to keep the cooperative ties with Islamabad. Her statement came at a time when the bilateral ties between Islamabad and Washington are in a troubled spot. While interviewing to an American TV channel, the Secretary of State underscored that severing relationships with […]
Jun 22 2012 | Posted in
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Kabul once again blamed Islamabad for strikes inside Afghanistan, saying regional spy agencies were behind a rare suicide blast targeting Shia Muslims that killed more than 80 per cent people in an indirect reference to Pakistani security agencies. Afghan Attorney General Eshaq Aloko while speaking to the media said two men had been apprehended over […]
Jun 20 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has sought great appreciation of the Pakistani perspective on the fight against terrorism, calling on American administration for an appropriate apology over the Salala check-post incident. The Pakistani envoy while addressing a conference urged the US to respect Pakistan’s sovereignty and an end to attacks by unmanned […]
KSE up on news about PAK US ties to get softened Karachi: (Monday, June 18, 2012) Following news about the strife between US and Pakistan getting down in next few weeks, the country’s main stock market exhibited recovery as the business closed today. Such positive news left a good impression on the KSE 100 index […]
Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the government is giving subsidy on electricity to share the burden of masses. While speaking to the media, the minister said the incumbent was buying electricity at Rs 25 per unit from power producers while selling it to the public at Rs 9 per unit, saying it […]
Jun 18 2012 | Posted in
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The country’s top leadership is considering resumption of NATO supplies after the United States appeared to be softening its stance on offering an apology for cross-border incursion that killed 24 Pakistan troops at Salala check-posts. The civilian and military leadership held a sitting on Friday night to decide how Islamabad should respond fresh signals emerging […]
Global Economic Statecraft Day: US releases updated investment climate information The United States Department of State today released its Investment Climate Statements for 2012 as part of Global Economic Statecraft Day. These statements contain updated investment climate information compiled by the country’s missions and posts abroad for approximately 170 economies, with investment-related developments, foreign direct […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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