Amir Khan, the Pakistani-origin British boxer expressed concerns over the demise of the sport in Pakistan, the country of his ancestors, vowing he will assist the local boxers prepare for the 2016 Olympic Games. The legendary boxer is desperate to regain his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles, after the much-anticipated rematch between him and Lamont […]
May 15 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan indicated that it might review a decision that has put its ties with not only United States (US) but another 42 countries in a spin, realizing that it cannot keep the NATO supplies blocked for long. A lot of development was observed on Monday in Islamabad including a high-level civil-military meeting at the Presidency […]
Speaker National Assembly (NA) Fehmida Mirza has said that the Supreme Court had the right to interpret the constitution, adding that Prime Minister Gilani should not have said that he would only listen to the speaker. Speaking to a Private TV channel, she said that PM did not mean that he would not adhere to […]
In quite an unprecedented move, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar delivered some interesting sound bites on Pakistan’s ties with United States and allied forces battling in Afghanistan. Despite her short tenure as foreign minister, she has already developed a striking ability to answer queries without answering them, which is quality of brilliant politicians. While interacting […]
Landing back in Islamabad after detailed verdict of the Supreme Court, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani vowed to not backpedal in the face of political pressure calling for his resignation. Speaking to the media in the plane, the premier said that he would soon hold consultation with legal experts over the development and then […]
Political gaffes are not unusual in Pakistan, but the country’s prime minister’s recent remarks take the ice of the cake. It was funnily enough and reminds the phrase made popular by French monarch Marie Antoinette, “Let them eat cake”. Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who is currently in the United Kingdom on a five-day […]
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May 12 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a severe blow for the Muslims, the US military taught its future leaders that a war against the world’s Muslims would be necessary to protect America from Islamic terrorists, BBC reported on Friday. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, has called it totally objectionable, directing for […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that his visit would help to enhance political and cultural ties with United Kingdom, which pledged enduring friendship with Pakistan and building deeper stronger relationships. While speaking to the media, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom have numerous common values, adding that the […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani rejected the impression that his country had been sheltered Osama bin Laden, terming it a universal intelligence failure to detect him for so long time. In an interview with British media, the Pakistani Prime Minister defended his security agencies saying they were not involved in sheltering the Al-Qaeda leader. […]
Pakistan unable to export mangoes to United States and Japan Wednesday, May 9, 2012: Pakistan may have to knock at some other door, as there are chances that the country won’t be able to export its mangoes to US and Japanese markets, two of the most lucrative markets for the product. Despite initiatives taken by […]
May 10 2012 | Posted in
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In quite an odd move, the Foreign Office expressed its lack of knowledge that Pakistan has been used as safe hideaway by Al-Qaeda and its ally outfits. In reply to the allegations leveled by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who said she believed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri is somewhere in Pakistan, the Foreign Office […]