The Supreme Court on Friday accepted the interim bail of MNA Ali Musa Gilani in the ephedrine quota case, giving him time to September 25. Earlier, Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) arrested Musa from outside the Supreme Court when he came to the apex court to seek pre-arrest bail. A three-member bench of the apex court […]
Rejecting the claims of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for not being taken onboard over the caretaker setup, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said they had sent the names to the PTI on record. While speaking to the media, the opposition leader said that his party has finalized seven names […]
Defending the visit of the United Nations mission on enforced disappearances, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that it was not mandated to conduct any investigation. The minister in her policy statement in the National Assembly said, “The UN working group on Human Rights is not mandated to conduct any investigation or fact finding […]
Sticking to his stance, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan once again reiterated allegations against President Asif Ali Zardari. While addressing a press briefing outside the parliament, he said that the president was using the public money to campaign in the next general elections. President Zardari was also using fake journalists […]
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Sharif Brothers, Shahbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif, are among many leading other politicians are on the hit-list of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Media reports quoting intelligent report circulated among law enforcement agencies said that the TTP was mulling to target prominent politicians of the country. Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Fakhar Imam and the head […]
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Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that newly inked visa-accord will help in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and India, adding it would benefit people of the two neighboring countries. While speaking to the media, the minister said that he had urged Indian authorities to open visa office in Karachi. Commenting about the new […]
Pakistan Peoples’ Party Senator Aitzaz Ahsan on Saturday said that Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has no other option than to write to Swiss authorities or get disqualified, rejecting any middle way between government and judiciary. While speaking to a private TV channel, the renowned jurist rejected the impression that he advised his party not […]
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Terming the newly issued ordinance a significant step in the direction of devolution of power to the grassroots, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain said that restoration of the Local Government System in Sindh would help in furthering harmony and brotherhood among the people. According to a statement, the MQM chief congratulated President Asif […]
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In what appeared to be another shock to the government, Awami National Party (ANP), the other coalition partner of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), has rejected the Sindh People’s Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO)-2012. ANP Spokesman Senator Zahid Khan issued a statement, saying that his party would not accept any such system made by the absolute […]
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In what appeared to be a thaw after much hue and cry, Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad has inked the Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) 2012, immediately bringing into effect a new system for governance in the province. After signatures of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, the governor issued the ordinance to […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the government was committed to safeguard the life of every citizen, reiterating his pledge to defend independence and integrity of the country. In his message on Defence Day of Pakistan, the premier said that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure that minorities enjoy the same […]
President Asif Ali Zardari has said that no one will be allowed to endanger existence of the country, adding that the forces of extremism, sectarianism and militancy were posing serious threats to the integrity of the nation. In his message on the Defence Day of the Pakistan, the president reiterated the pledge to revive the […]