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PCNS recommendations to implement later and spirit; says Prime Minister Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani assured the joint-sitting of parliament that his government will implement the recommendations of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on new terms of engagement with the United States in letter and spirit. He observed, “Today’s resolution will enrich your respect and dignity. Our partnership cannot be at the cost […]

Pakistani parliament unanimously approves foreign policy reboot

In a bid to put bilateral ties back on track with the United States, the Pakistani parliament has given a sudden and unanimous approval to the revised guidelines in terms of engagements with America and its allied countries. A joint-sitting of the parliament held on Thursday to go down for a new history in the […]

US – Dominican Republic: Free Trade Agreement Environmental Affairs Council to hold its sixth meeting

US – Dominican Republic: Free Trade Agreement Environmental Affairs Council to hold its sixth meeting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones is leading the U.S. delegation at the sixth meeting of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) Environmental Affairs Council (Council) in […]

CNG vehicles: A source of death

We hear a great deal about drone attacks and cross-border firing and it remains a top priority for political parties to score points. However, no one bothers about CNG cylinder blasts, which in fact is a bigger issue and we ourselves can resolve it. No one would realize that more have been killed in CNG […]

Hussain Haqqani to not appear before the memo commission

Former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani is not going to appear before the memo commission probing the infamous Memogate scandal, ignoring the severe warning at the previous hearing. The panel constituted by the Supreme Court to investigate the controversial memogate scandal had issued final warning to Hussain Haqqani, saying it would issue red […]

Fazlur Rehman ends boycott of Parliamentary Committee on National Security meeting

Showing little flexibility and withdrawing from his earlier position, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman conditionally agreed to end his boycott to attend the proceedings of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS). He made the announcement following a series of meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, PCNS Chairperson Senator Raza Rabbani and Pakistan’s Ambassador […]

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif reiterates demand of early elections

Reiterating his demands for early election, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif said as long as the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) rules, problems would not be solved in the country. While speaking to media on the occasion of PPP senator Anwar Baig’s inclusion in the PML-N, Nawaz Sharif said that the nation was not ready to […]

US and EU Reaffirm Commitment to Open, Non-Discriminator and Transparent Investment policies

US and EU Reaffirm Commitment to Open, Non-Discriminator and Transparent Investment policies Yesterday, the United States and the European Union (EU), under the auspices of the Transatlantic Economic Council, announced an agreement on Shared Principles for International Investment, which reaffirms our commitment to open, transparent, and non-discriminatory international investment policies. International investment, both by American […]

Parliamentary Committee on National Security links resumption of NATO supply with drone strikes

Linking the resumption of NATO supply line with a halt in drone strikes, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) finalized its recommendations for new terms of engagement with the United States. Sources said parties from across the political ambit are close to converging on re-engagement with the US and allied countries. Lawmakers are ready […]

Amid losing hopes, German, Swiss experts to join rescue operation

Amidst fading hopes, three Swiss and six German experts have arrived Pakistan to assist Pakistani and US experts for the rescue of 135 Pakistan army troops, who were buried under an avalanche in Gayari sector of Siachen, on Saturday. ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations) issued a press note on late Monday night informing that an […]

Pakistan, India to share evidence on against Hafiz Saeed, Gilani

Pakistan, India to share evidence on against Hafiz Saeed, Gilani The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yusuf Raza Gilani revealed on Sunday that Islamabad and Delhi will share intelligence and evidence against the founder of banned militant Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let), Hafiz Saeed, on Monday April 16. Speaking to the media reporters at his Lahore residence […]

Indian and Pakistani Government to share evidence on Hafiz Saeed case

 US announces a bounty of US $10M on Hafiz Saeed and US $2M on Abdul Rehman Makki Indian Government has forwarded evident to Pakistan Government against Hafiz Saeed and it claims that, “Saeed was present during the selection and training of terrorists behind the 26/11 attack”. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousuf Raza Gilani has […]

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