Following a lot of huffing and puffing in Punjab Assembly, everybody settled for what carried the appearance of a balanced resolution. In my view, it will be best interpretation of the unanimous resolution on the Seraiki and Bahawalpur provinces. It seems that the ongoing chest-thumping will be ended after passage of the resolution. Both the […]
May 11 2012 | Posted in
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Apparently this summer will not be worth remembering, as people across the Punjab province have been compelled to take to the streets in simmering anger against record-breaking loadshedding. The electricity shows up quite rarely in many areas of the country, particularly in Punjab, ever since the mercury shot up in the last one week. The […]
May 10 2012 | Posted in
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President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif vowed to further tighten the grip on convicted Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, saying his refusal to accept the verdict of the Supreme Court is violation of the Constitution. While addressing a public gathering in Jacobabad, Nawaz Sharif said that it would have been better for […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, said no province could launch a long-march against the federal government, terming it unconstitutional and saying it would amount to be treason. While making his appearance to ‘Prime Minister Online’, the joint telecast by private TV channel and state-owned Pakistan […]
In quite an unprecedented style, some new portfolios have been created to accommodate the lawmakers, belonging to Punjab province. Former law minister Maula Bux Chandio has also been accommodated and has been made the Minister of Political Affairs. The newly created portfolios have no offices or secretariat as well as the required staff. Surprisingly, Nazar […]
Following a detailed discussion over the allocation of portfolios to newly-inducted ministers, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani cited Qamar Zaman Kaira as the Minister for Information and Broadcasting by replacing Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan. Despite her severe efforts, she lost her-favorite portfolio, and has been given the charge of the Ministry of National Regulation […]
In what appeared to be a political point-scoring tactic, President Asif Ali Zardari camped out in southern Punjab, speaking in favor of a Seraiki province. The President suggested a new Seraiki Bank, overlooking the modalities and legality of the project. Prior to the upcoming general election, the PPP is playing up the emotionalism of the […]
Differences reportedly have been emerged between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and Vice-chairman Shah Mehmood over the upcoming party’s elections. According to the media reports the cricket-turned politician rebuffed the proposed outline of the party structures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab after Javed Hashmi and old guards expresses reservations. In a bid to hold […]
Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif demand immediate elections in Pakistan Leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif has demanded for early general elections and feels that every passing day of the present regime of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is like a poison for the country. Prior to that, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek […]
Apr 12 2012 | Posted in
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Parco suspends supply of jet fuel to PSO Thursday, March 22, 2012: The supply of jet fuel to PSO (Pakistan State Oil) has been suspended by Parco (Pak-Arab Refinery Company). If the problem persists, airports in the province of Punjab will suffer from worst fuel crisis in years. An unanimous official of the Ministry of […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistani legislators are not happy with the shocking asset-declaration exercise even they are required to do so once in a year. Every Member of Parliament is bound to reveal his assets by September 30, but there are delays in submission required documents. The memberships of those who fail to do so can be suspended until […]
Irrespective of their demands and even protest demonstrations, power consumers across the country have no path to fend off the sums that keeps to be added to their electric bills. In the latest blow, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has made an increment of Rs 6.39 per unit. Although they spared lifeline users consuming […]