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Condemning terrorist violence in Pakistan, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reaffirmed the world body’s support for the country in countering terrorism. The spokesperson said in a statement, “The secretary-general is deeply concerned about ongoing terrorist violence in Pakistan. He strongly condemns the multiple attacks in Quetta and the Swat Valley on Thursday.” […]
In what appeared to be another shock to citizens of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, petrol almost became a rare commodity in the twin cities. The shortage was created after rumors that the government had planned to close sale of petrol before Tahirul Qadri’s proposed million-men-march on Islamabad on January 14. Some of the petrol […]
The remarks of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain about Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah have caused social media outrage. The MQM chief, while addressing his party workers in Karachi, said Qauid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah took oath of allegiance to British King George VI. As a proof, Hussain read out the oath taken […]
Indian media Thursday stated Pakistan’s attack on Indian army was a reprisal to latter’s Sunday assault on farmer’s post. The reports citing sources in New Delhi’s ministries of internal and defence affairs held Indian soldiers responsible for escalation of tensions between the two countries. The reports said that commandos from 9th Maratha Light Infantry […]
All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) leadership has called for a resolution of the Kashmir issue to prevent escalation of border tension between Pakistan and India. The pro-India leaders have also urged restraint. The veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader Syed Ali Gilani in an interview said unless the line drawn between parts of Kashmir is wiped […]
Malala Yousafzai, the girl shot by the Taliban for advocating right of education of women, was awarded Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom 2013. The prize was presented to Ziauddin Yousafzai at the official ceremony at the Maison de l’Amerique latine. The Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom – created on […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the government would reopen video-sharing website YouTube after completion of work on a filtration mechanism. The ban was imposed after a video known as “Innocence of Muslims”, which ridiculed the Prophet Muhammad, appeared on YouTube. It was the subject of anti-US protests in Egypt, Libya and Yemen, […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that the stance taken by Tahirul Qadri was not unjust but they would still not be taking part in the January 14 long march to Islamabad. The cricketer-turned politician said his party will only move against the government if it fails to form a neutral caretaker […]
Eleven Pakistani sailors detained at a port in Mozambique for illegally docking their ship have been released after 21 days, Xinhua reported Tuesday. The Pakistanis, crew of the ship Al-Raymanz, were detained in the central province of Zambezia after the authorities suspected the vessel was carrying illegal cargo or transporting illegal migrants to South […]
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court asking it to stop Minhajul Quran Interntaional (MQI) chief Tahirul Qadri’s million-man march scheduled for January 14. The petitioner, Advocate Asad Mahmood, maintained that if Qadri has any reservations regarding the current democratic system, then he should take up constitutional methods to protest against it. He […]
Unknown assailants fired several rockets at Kandahar airport on Tuesday while a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was on the tarmac ready for departure, say media reports. The aircraft, PK 199, did not sustain any major damage and the passengers and the crew remained safe as well. The plane was coming to Quetta from […]
The United States expressed concerns over reports of violence across the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region, urging both Pakistan and India to end exchange of fire. The State Department also reiterated its support for Pakistan and India to work on lingering Kashmir issue between them. “We have consistently supported attempts […]
