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20. June 2009

The Daughter of East, Taxila and Indus, Benazir Bhutto

I am daughter of Indus, I am daughter of Taxila, I am an heir of this 5000 years old civilization, the Benazir Bhutto who had lived and died for the well being of her beloved country Pakistan, had introduced herself. Benazir Bhutto was a strange leader; she became myth in her life like her assassinated [...]

22. May 2009

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The real game-changer

Contrary to a view inspired by late Raj fiction, the British valued India as much as they held Indians in contempt. The British Empire on the subcontinent owed far more to the man who saved it around the world, the Duke of Wellington, than to Robert Clive, who has got excessive credit from history. Clive [...]

17. May 2009

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Swat Operation-opening a window of experiments in Pakistan

When Pak President says that Swat deal for the enforcement of Nizam-e-Adl, was aimed for the provision of speedy justice, to some he is bemusing himself as Sufi Mohammed had no doubt at all that he has been given ‘carte blanche’ in Swat and thus he roared like a lion after the announcement declaring all [...]

17. May 2009

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APC to be held toady

ISLAMABAD: All Parties Conference (APC) would be held today (Monday) to discuss issues relating to national security with particular reference to Swat, Fata, Balochistan or any other part of the country. The conference was convened by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on proposal of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan [...]

17. May 2009

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US intervention in Pakistan affairs, intolerable: Analyst

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Syed Qandil Abbas, Professor of International Relations in International Islamic University on Saturday said that the US intervention in Pakistan internal affairs was intolerable. Talking to IRNA, he said that Pakistan is a sovereign state and fully capable to run its own affairs. Expressing his views over the military operation in northwestern district of [...]

16. May 2009

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Bombing, US strike kill dozens in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A car bomb destroyed an Internet cafe and tore through a bus carrying handicapped children in northwestern Pakistan yesterday, killing at least 11 people and wounding many more, police said. Elsewhere in the troubled region, an apparent US missile strike hit a Taliban training camp, killing 29 militants, while Pakistani troops killed dozens of Taliban [...]

16. May 2009

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The Question of Palestine

The siege will last in order to convince us that we must choose an enslavement that does no harm in fullest liberty. (Late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish) As Palestinians mark Nakba, the catastrophe, signifying the 61st anniversary of occupation of Palestine by the Jewish state of Israel, a question needs to be asked: Is 61 years of [...]

16. May 2009

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Qaim for early decision on Thar Coal project

KARACHI: Thar Coal & Energy Board is the only notified legal and authorized body to exercise all powers for deciding the matters and aspects pertaining to mining and power generation for Thar Coal in the province of Sindh. This was clarified by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah while presiding over a high [...]

15. May 2009

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On the Campaign trail with Akhilesh Yadav

Saifai/Firozabad/New Delhi: One has to be a lowbrow, a bit of a murderer, to be a politician, ready and willing to see people sacrificed, slaughtered, for the sake of an idea, whether a good one or a bad one. A good politician is quite unthinkable as an honest burglar. So said American author and humorist [...]

15. May 2009

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Gilani appreciates political leadership for continuous support

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has appreciated the political leadership of the country for their continuous support and sagacious guidance on different occasions. In-camera briefing on Swat and IDPs situation here on Friday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani. He said the in-camera meeting has been organized to take the [...]

15. May 2009

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Programme launched water, sanitation and hygiene facilities to IDPs

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Environment together with partner agencies including UNICEF, RSPN, WSP, Water Aid and Plan International has launched “TAHAFUZ – Together in Emergency for Health, Family and Environment” initiative to reach out to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) emergency needs in water, sanitation and hygiene. This was announced by the Secretary Ministry of Environment [...]

15. May 2009

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Gen. Kiyani assures political leadership about success of military operation in Swat

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kiyani assured the national political leadership about the success of military operation against terrorists and extremists in Swat and minimum collateral damage in the area. The In-camera briefing on Swat and IDPs situation held at Prime Minister House on Friday was Presided over by Prime Minister Yousuf Razza [...]

17. May 2009

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Growers under serious threat of neo-colonialism

Agriculture, the biggest sector of the economy, is under serious threat as gradual sale and lease of large patches of lands to foreigners is been carried out in a very quick and secretive manner, the Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) said. The idea of corporate farming has evoked more fears than hopes. Many think that corporate [...]

15. May 2009

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Leading energy companies from 28 countries to participate at POGEE Exhibition 2009

KARACHI: The leading global players from the Energy Industry are participating at the 7th Pakistan Oil, Gas & Energy Exhibition and Conference – POGEE 2009, which is scheduled from 18th to 21st May 2009, at the Karachi Expo Centre. The exhibition is co-located with the 5th International Fire & Security Exhibition & Conference – FIRE [...]

15. May 2009

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SBP directs all banks to ensure basic banking facilities for IDPs

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has directed all commercial banks to provide basic banking services including cash withdrawal facility to internally displaced persons (IDPs) as a result of the current situation in Swat and other adjoining districts. It is mandatory for all banks having branches in affected areas to arrange their presence in each relief [...]

15. May 2009

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PCB and ICC on collision course

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a legal notice to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and by the look of things the chances of an out of court settlement are remote at the moment. The notice was issued to the ICC President, David Morgan, through Mark Gay of DLA Piper, London, an experienced hand [...]

15. May 2009

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PTV Home to telecast Asia Cup Hockey Final between Pakistan, South Korea

LAHORE: The final match of 8th Men’s Asia Cup between Pakistan and South Korea will be televised live on Pakistan Television Home Channel on Saturday. This match will be played at Kuantan, Malaysia at 1730 (PST). President Pakistan Hockey Federation Qasim Zia called Federal Minister for Information Qamar Uzaman Qaira in China and requested for [...]

15. May 2009

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IMF agrees to release next installment of $840 million to Pakistan: Tareen

ISLAMABAD: The Advisor on Finance Shaukat Tareen has said the national economy is improving gradually and Pakistan would become in a position to reduce its fiscal deficit upto two point four percent during the next two years. Addressing a news conference here Friday, he said the IMF has expressed satisfaction over economic performance during the six [...]

15. May 2009

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Man on mission- wants to produce 200 children

Lahore: 48 years old Muhammad Afzaal; a school teacher having four wives and father of 48 children has decided to contact High Court. According to sources he has prepared an application to seek permission for marrying five more times. He wants to produce 200 children and wants his name to be in Guinness Book of [...]

14. May 2009

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A self-made Jahangir Siddiqui: in the Beginning

Jahangir Siddiqui Group is one of the biggest financial services providers of Pakistan. This group is also the 2nd largest shareholder of the insurance company EFU. Jahangir Siddiqui was Pakistani Rags to Riches Business Tycoon, who founded JS group about 4 decades ago. The group comprises businesses with over 18,000 employees and profit after tax [...]

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Pakistan Times!

The Daughter of East, Taxila and Indus, Benazir Bhutto

The real game-changer

Swat Operation-opening a window of experiments in Pakistan

APC to be held toady

US intervention in Pakistan affairs, intolerable: Analyst

Bombing, US strike kill dozens in Pakistan

The Question of Palestine

Qaim for early decision on Thar Coal project

On the Campaign trail with Akhilesh Yadav

Gilani appreciates political leadership for continuous support

Programme launched water, sanitation and hygiene facilities to IDPs

Gen. Kiyani assures political leadership about success of military operation in Swat

Growers under serious threat of neo-colonialism

Leading energy companies from 28 countries to participate at POGEE Exhibition 2009

SBP directs all banks to ensure basic banking facilities for IDPs

PCB and ICC on collision course

PTV Home to telecast Asia Cup Hockey Final between Pakistan, South Korea

IMF agrees to release next installment of $840 million to Pakistan: Tareen

Man on mission- wants to produce 200 children

A self-made Jahangir Siddiqui: in the Beginning

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