Apparently this summer will not be worth remembering, as people across the Punjab province have been compelled to take to the streets in simmering anger against record-breaking loadshedding. The electricity shows up quite rarely in many areas of the country, particularly in Punjab, ever since the mercury shot up in the last one week. The […]
May 10 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a show of gross misreporting and anti-Pakistan propaganda the Indian media claimed that three Pakistanis, the activist of banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), entered Mumbai, planning to carry out an attack similar to 26/11 Mumbai carnage. The bogus drama of Indian media claiming that three or five members LeT wanted to explode […]
Poverty, Disease and Ignorance should not be the fate of Pakistan and India: PM Gilani Lahore: (Monday, May 07, 2012) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, while addressing the 2nd Aman Ki Asha Economic Conference here today, said that poverty, disease and ignorance should no more be the fate of the people of India and Pakistan. […]
Renowned atomic scientist and national-hero, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan has advised Nawaz Sharif to join business and leave politics to Shahbaz Sharif, saying the current situation of the country is deteriorating day-by-day. While making a rare public appearance at Punjab University, the nuclear scientist urged the youth to play their due role for country’s progress. […]
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan reiterated his stance, saying the party would spearhead a strong protest if the convicted Prime Minister tried to attend the house. Earlier, he challenged the premier after his conviction, daring the treasury benches to bring the prime minister to the National Assembly. Although Gilani did […]
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) decided to clear the stigma of friendly opposition, saying Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling against Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani is straightforward and he is no more premier of the country. PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said that all orders by the prime minister after April 26 (the day he was convicted […]
The PFF have revealed their satisfaction over the security arrangements of the AFC President’s Cup that starts in May. A cloud of uncertainty has surrounded Lahore’s ability to host the AFC President’s Cup, with many claiming that due to the terrorist attacks of 2009, the city should not be given this honour. Bangladeshi champions Sheikh […]
Apr 27 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a quite optimistic omen, a German journalist namely Joachim Holtz after being in Pakistan for more than two weeks presented a different picture, saying reality is far better than perception. While addressing at the Karachi Press Club, the senior journalist and foreign correspondent of the German channel, ZDF observed, “This […]
Apr 27 2012 | Posted in
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In quite a wise decision, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has prevented three PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) aircraft including two Boeing 77s and one 737-300 from flying after finding faults in them. Public Relations Manager of the CAA, Pervez George, while speaking to the media observed, “Two of the planes were prevented from taking off […]
Apr 26 2012 | Posted in
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Despite security concerns in the city, Lahore is still going to the venue for this year’s President’s Cup for Pakistan. The Sri Lankan Cricket team in 2009 was attacked whilst on their way to a test match and since then only a few teams have ventured into the country for footballing reasons. Palestine and Malaysia […]
Apr 25 2012 | Posted in
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Blast at Lahore Railway station renders three dead, 35 injured Lahore: (Tuesday, April 24, 2012) A blast at Lahore railway station here today rendered at least three persons dead and 35 injured. Those injured also included an infant. According to the news, injured have been shifted to Meo Hospital and Services Hospital for medical treatment. […]
Apr 24 2012 | Posted in
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COAS Kayani visits Corps Headquarters Lahore Lahore – April 23, 2012: Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani visited the Corps Headquarters Lahore, today. On arrival at the Corps Headquarters he was received by Commander Lahore Corps Lieuteneant General Rashad Mahmood. Later, he interacted with the officers and was briefed on professional matters.
Apr 23 2012 | Posted in
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