Chairman Board of Investments Saleem H Mandviwalla revealed in a statement that LinkedIn is planning to set up offices in major cities of Pakistan. The announcement came after the Board Chair’s detailed discussion with LinkedIn director Fredrick Berscl on the possible move. Mandviwalla was confident in announcing that the decision has been finalized and the […]
Sep 25 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a bad image of the religion, a furious mob set alight a church along with residential quarters of some Christians in the Cantt area of Mardan on the eve of Youm-e-Ishq-e-Rasool. Thousands of people took to the streets across the country against the anti-Islam film to mark Love Day for […]
Sep 22 2012 | Posted in
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A US drone attack targeted a vehicle on Saturday morning, killing at least four persons in North Waziristan, the bordering area of Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to the media reports, the attack took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, targeting a moving vehicle. The unmanned plane hurled four missiles at the militant’s […]
At least twenty three people lost their lives while more than 200 sustained injuries. Infrastructure worth millions of rupees including a church, several police and private vehicles, cinema houses, petrol pumps and private buildings destroyed and torched. In the meantime, protestors looted and vandalized banks, shops and toll plazas and everything was done in the […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has urged the United Nations to make a law that bans hate speech which ignites the emotions of tens of millions of Muslims across the world. Addressing the Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) Conference, the premier made a demand to the UN s and other international organizations to devise a law in this […]
To The Point: Peace a distant dream with constant hate material In the 21st century, it is honestly very disappointing to see how widespread hate for people’s religion, caste, colour and status still exists in this world and with the latest hate material like blasphemous movies and cartoons continuing to pop up in the most […]
In order to convey sentiments of the people of Pakistan to the international community over dastardly act of production of blasphemous movie, the government has decided to observe September 21 as ‘Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH)’ day. The government announced public holiday on Friday to express reverence for Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and register the government’s protest against the recently released […]
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) will also participate in protest demonstrations against the anti-Islam film announced by different organizations and political parties. While speaking to the media, the minister said that the party has decided to join hands with the protesters against the blasphemous film. In […]
Renowned scientist and founder of the Pakistan’s nuclear technology, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has said a big change was inevitable to save the country from collapse, urging the people of Pakistan to join hands with him to make the country prosperous. Speaking to a gathering of Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA), the scientist said […]
Sep 19 2012 | Posted in
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Blasphemy of the Prophet (PBUH) and the Western World While blasphemy of the Prophet (PBUH) cannot be tolerated in any situation, there must be certain limits drawn to how we handle the situation in our own countries and the level of distress was cause each other. The other day, I participated in a […]
On directives of the Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, the Ministry of Information Technology (IT) has blocked video sharing website YouTube after it declined to the remove the anti-Islam video. A statement issued by the premier said, “The block will remain in place until the anti-Islam film is removed. Blasphemous content will not be tolerated […]
Sep 18 2012 | Posted in
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Terming the next six months crucial at political scenario, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said the rulers had ruined democracy in the country by incorrect policies. While addressing a large gathering of party workers, the former two-time premier observed, “We were not allowed to work for the welfare of the people. Our […]
Sep 18 2012 | Posted in
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