The famous Sindh Party, MQM (Muttahida Qaumi Movement) will be joining the Sindh government after senior leaders of the party gathered in Dubai in order to talk about the situation. Sources claimed that Dr. Ishratul Ebad, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Babar Ghori and Nadim Nusrat reached Dubai and reviewed the decision after holding talks with Altaf […]
Oct 25 2013 | Posted in
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Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, has stated that after the meeting with Mr. Obama in the United States, he has come to the conclusion that he understands Pakistan’s stance over drones. He also gave hope that there will be a reduction in the number of drones being fired over the […]
KSE (Karachi Stock Exchange) ended on a low after having a lacklustre day even though there were several foreign inflows. However, investors eventually offloaded shares at higher levels. The KSE-100 benchmark rose by 0.06% or in other terms 13.56 points to 22,360.85. PSO (Pakistan State Oil Ltd) increased in terms of circular debt. OGDCL (Oil […]
Oct 25 2013 | Posted in
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Pakistan is one of three countries left in the world where polio remains endemic, the other two being neighboring Afghanistan, and Nigeria.The number of polio cases in Pakistan has dropped from 25,000 16 years ago, to just over 40 cases this year. However, a Taliban ban on vaccinations and attacks on health workers mean that […]
Oct 25 2013 | Posted in
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Three of the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) groups clashed upon the arrival of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Pervaiz Khattak. There were several slogans being held right outside the airport and punches were also being exchanged. The situation got so bad that the PTI Balochistan president, Qasim Suri, could not sit in his vehicle to meet with […]
Oct 24 2013 | Posted in
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Michelle Obama, the US first lady, was hosting Begum Kalsoom Nawaz at the White House on Thursday. Other notable people present included Dr. Jill Biden, who is the spouse of the current vice president, Joe Biden. There were a number of issues discussed by the first ladies as they also spoke about mutual interests. Issues […]
Oct 24 2013 | Posted in
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Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, left US during Wednesday evening after a four-day tour of America came to an end. During the visit the Prime Minister of Pakistan held talks with Barack Obama and both agreed upon advancing trade and economic relations Other issues highlighted included Pakistan’s stance on Afghanistan and the drone strikes which are […]
Oct 24 2013 | Posted in
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American and Russian officials will be meeting up with the UN representatives on November 5 in order to step up the process of having peace in Syria. Martin Nesirky, a UN spokesman, stated that the Russian and American officials will be meeting up with other members of the UN Security Council: Britain, France and China. […]
US oil prices have extended more losses in the Asian trade, as it was reported on Wednesday that dealers are increasing stockpiles, which means that the demand for oil in the world’s biggest economy has fallen. The prices slipped down by 16 cents for December as they were sold for $98.14 per barrel. On the […]
Oct 23 2013 | Posted in
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It is being reported that US have agreed to a five year extension for a cooperation in Science and Technology with Pakistan. Jalil Abbas Jilani, the secretary for foreign affairs, and Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones, the US Assistance Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific affairs, are both going to sign the agreement. […]
Najam Sethi recently ruled out the possibility of conducting elections of the Pakistani cricketing body, PCB, and stated that he does not want to mock at the decision of the court while taking this decision. While speaking to the media on his arrival at the airport Sethi stated that ICC want all decisions over Muhammad […]
Oct 23 2013 | Posted in
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The current ruling party in Pakistan, PML-N, has publicly rejected India’s claim on Kashmir. Raja Zafarul Haq stated that there is no need to submit a new resolution to the United Nations regarding Kashmir. He also stated that Kashmir is currently not important for India. While addressing the press he stated how voices in India […]