In what appeared to be another twist in the already confused saga, Al-Qaeda reportedly released an audio message, criticizing those who extended their support to Malala Yousafzai. She was shot in the head by Taliban for her brave and courageous views against the militants and support for the girls’ education in Swat. The audio message […]
Oct 16 2012 | Posted in
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Reacting over brutal attack on Malala Yousafzai, Pakistan has placed one million dollar bounty on the head of the spokesperson of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP), Ehsanullah Ehsan. Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the bounty announced for him who claimed responsibility for the Malala’s attack. While interviewing to an American TV, the minister said that the […]
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Friday termed North Waziristan a hub of terrorists, saying that the government is seriously considering a military operation in the tribal region. The minister while speaking to the media at Karachi airport referred the Taliban as oppressors, adding that the entire nation was united against them. Malik further said that […]
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the attack on teenage peace activist Malala Yousufzai could possibly be a turning point for Pakistan, declaring it as a wakeup call for the country. She noted, “Today, for us, it could be possibly a turning point. I would keep my fingers crossed on that. And what […]
Oct 12 2012 | Posted in
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After MQM chief Altaf Hussain threatens Ulema to expose them if not given decree against attack on Malala Yousufzai, at least 50 Islamic scholars belonging to Sunni Ittehad Council declared Taliban’s attack on the peace-activist as un-Islamic. Issuing a joint-ordain (Fatwa), they said that the Taliban’s interpretation of Islam was incorrect and was deviant from […]
Oct 12 2012 | Posted in
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Putting aside the pressure and criticism of Pakistan, another US drone strike killed at least 17 people and injured six in Orakzai Agency, the tribal area of Pakistan. The latest attack indicated that the drone campaign is not going to stop but it is actually spreading in the region. It is vital to mention here […]
Imran Khan, the cricket-legend, said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will sweep the upcoming general elections in the country. While speaking to CNN, he said, “Youths in a huge number are supporting the PTI and once the electoral process sets in, people will see the party succeeding, as they want change and his party is this […]
Imran Khan, the cricketer-turned-politician, has said that they will go to New York and stage a protest outside the United Nations against US drone strikes. While speaking to the media, he declared his peace-march an achievement and announced two more steps to pace up his campaign against US drone strikes – a rally in front […]
Oct 10 2012 | Posted in
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Days after PTI’s Imran Khan took out an anti-drone rally; a US drone targeted a militant compound in North Waziristan, killing at least five people. A security official while speaking to the media said, “Several US drones flew into the area before dawn and fired four missiles on a compound, killing five militants.” The strike […]
Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has once again attained attention of media – local and international – by making a strange move; a peace march to Waziristan. According to the recent reports, IK’s popularity graph has significantly gone down. It is because of the inclusion of some old horses in the party. A few […]
Oct 9 2012 | Posted in
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Condemning the US drone strikes, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the government was against the drones and it raised the issue at every possible forum. While speaking to the media, the minister said that he apprised the US officials during his visit to Washington about the concerns of Pakistani nation regarding drone […]
Although the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) peach march failed to enter South Waziristan, Imran Khan claimed accomplishment of his mission while addressing a rally against US drone attacks in Tank. After the security forces denied permission to Imran Khan’s peace-rally, he addressed the participants in Tank. Khan and his followers had bypassed road blocks to reach […]