Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said full potential of South Asia could only be realized by resolving differences peacefully and solving problems purposefully. Addressing the SAARC parliamentarians, the premier said the SAARC countries should develop a comprehensive and holistic strategy to address the challenges faced by the region. He was of the opinion that […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said Pakistan in pursuit of peace and prosperity has made tremendous sacrifices which had to be acknowledged by and large. Addressing 9th Summit of the Asia-Europe in Vientiane Laos ‚ the Pakistani premier said the region’s enormous potential would remain under utilization if an atmosphere of conflict […]
Terming the Supreme Court’s order in Asghar Khan’s case as the victory of nation and democracy, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said asked the accused in the case to apologize to the nation for stealing the elections. Speaking to the media, the premier said the truth had finally seen the light and there was […]
Dispelling a perception of conflict between the government and judiciary, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the country could prosper only when all these respected each other and worked within their spheres. Addressing a ceremony of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), the premier said mud-slinging on institutions was tantamount to defaming the country. […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the government was determined to root out extremism and militancy from the country, pledging that they wouldn’t allow the militant mindset to endanger the future of their children. He issued a statement after inquiring health of Malala Yousafzai at the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC). He noted, […]
Condemning cowardice attack on Malala Yousufzai and other girls, the Federal Cabinet on Thursday expressed determination to continue fight with vigor to root out terrorism and militancy in the region. The Cabinet, which met under the chair of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, also prayed Almighty Allah for early recovery of all the girls. The […]
In what appeared to be a thaw in confrontation between the judiciary and executive, the Supreme Court has approved the amended draft of a letter to be written to the Swiss authorities to reopen cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. A five-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, gave approval […]
Condemning attack on National Peace Award winner Malala Yousafzai, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf had been enduring the torment of terrorism for a long time. Addressing a session of the Senate, the premier further stated that the attack on Malala Yousafzai was a manifestation of the sick mindset and they will have to fight against […]
Federal Law Minister Farooq H. Naek has said that the president enjoyed immunity from prosecution under the country’s Constitution, adding that the government wished to resolve the issue of the Swiss letter amicably. The federal minister briefed the media after appearing in the court saying the first two paragraphs of the letter to be written […]
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Rejecting another draft of the letter to be written to the Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, the Supreme Court on Friday granted a five-day reprieve to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf for revising the draft. A five-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed […]
Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that all advertisements were released to print media on merit through the Press Information Department (PID), rejecting the impression that the government was using Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) advertisements as a pre-poll rigging tool. While briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, the minister […]
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Pakistan and Russia on Thursday agreed to intensify efforts to strengthen their bilateral relations, pledging to explore new avenues to increase relations in various sectors. Addressing a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that every Pakistani wanted the country’s relations with Russia to be strengthened, […]