US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said the United States and Pakistan share an interest in defeating terrorists and that Washington would pursue defense cooperation with Islamabad on that common basis despite challenges in the bilateral ties. Speaking at a Washington think tank, Panetta noted that in Afghanistan and Pakistan, prolonged military and intelligence […]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted in
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Iranian President Ahmadinejad on Thursday recommended a joint sitting of Ulema from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan to chalk out a combined strategy to combat terrorism in the region. While speaking to a private TV channel, Iranian president said we should not kill each other as we are Muslims and believe in one God. ‘We […]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted in
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There are few people who have such a widespread reputation in a city like Lahore and Mian Aziz-ur-Rehman Chan is one of them. Being a dedicated worker and leader of the Pakistan People’s Party since the political party took off with Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto leading, Mr. Chan has been setting new examples ever since. […]
In order to bolster economic cooperation, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday called for preferential trade, visa and customs agreement among the members of Developing Eight (D-8). Addressing the D-8 Ministerial Council Meeting, the foreign minister said a mechanism should be evolved for greater interaction amongst the private sector of the D-8 countries […]
President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan was fighting a war against those who had ruined the security of the country and would continue to do so until peace was restored. Addressing a youth conference, the president said if you are not controversial, then you have not done anything substantial. The President […]
Pakistan is rich in natural resources and by far, natural gas has been one of the most beneficial for the people of the nation thus far. It is clean, environmentally friendly and extremely cheap, well for now. But if we continue using it like there is no tomorrow and thinking “Allah is naimat ko khatam […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday called upon the Developing Eight (D-8) to build a focused roadmap for closer economic integration, adding that poverty from the members countries could be eliminated with the formation of the D-8 Business Forum. Addressing the D-8 Business Forum ‚ the premier expressed satisfaction that the Preferential Trade […]
Today, one of the most famous poets, influential journalists and revolutionary left-wing intellectuals, of sub-continent, Faiz Ahmed Faiz is being remembered on his death anniversary. One of the most prolific poets of the 20th century‚ Faiz was known to have reached out‚ through his work‚ to the wealthy and to those less fortunate alike. […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
Opinion,
Pakistan |
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Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by Taliban, has been awarded by World Peace and Prosperity Foundation Chairman Prince Ali Khan for her bravery and commitment to education for girls in adverse conditions in Swat, Pakistan. She, who became the face of Pakistan’s struggle against the Taliban, is being treated at a […]
Nov 20 2012 | Posted in
Pakistan,
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Saeed Ajmal, arguably the best off-spinner in the modern-day cricket, is eagerly looking forward to Pakistan’s tour to India next month. Ajmal has played on the Indian soil only once so far: the 2011 World Cup semi-final between the traditional rivals. The Green Shirts are due to visit India for a limited-over series. Ajmal, who […]
Nov 19 2012 | Posted in
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Qazi Hussain Ahmad, former head of the Pakistani right-wing political party, the Jamaat-e-Islami, survived a suicide attack on his convoy in the Mohmand tribal region on Monday, November 19, 2012. The politician and party he represents have always been known to have a soft corner for religious extremist groups like the Taliban, but someone […]
Nov 19 2012 | Posted in
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The Federation Monday again filed a petition in the Supreme Court to review the apex court’s verdict in the Asghar Khan Case. Earlier on Saturday‚ the petition was returned as it did not include the Court fee of Rs10 thousand. The 16-page petition seeks review of the observations of the apex court vis-a-vis office […]