Archive | August, 2008
PM says all judges to be restored
KARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that all deposed judges will be restored, however, no deadline can be given in this regard. Talking to media-persons on his arrival at Karachi airport, he said that strengthening of democracy, maintenance of law and order improving the country’s economy are the main priorities of the [...]
Continue reading...Suicide attacks leaves two killed at Kohat tunnel
29. August 2008
KOHAT: Two persons were killed and 33 others including security personnel wounded in a suicide blast near the security forces camp at Kohat tunnel in Dara Adamkhel Friday morning. Official sources say the security forces successfully pre-empted an attempt to blow up the Kohat tunnel by firing at a vehicle loaded with high explosives. As [...]
Continue reading...FOP has a plan to create thousands of jobs in Pakistan
29. August 2008
The Friends of Pakistan Stockton chapter organized a spectacular and successful Pakistan Independence Day Mela at Stockton ballroom hall at city of Stockton CA, in which several hundred Pakistani Americans attended and pay tribute to Pakistan Independence. Popularity: 16% [?]
Continue reading...Void in U.S. strategy for Afghanistan:WSJ
29. August 2008
WASHINGTON: Senior defense officials are debating how many troops they can send to Afghanistan and how soon they can do it to improve the deteriorating security situation there. But even as political pressure mounts to do more to stop the violence in that region, there is increasing fear in the Pentagon that sending in more [...]
Continue reading...India slams UN statement on IHK
29. August 2008
NEW DELHI : India has slammed the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for its statement on Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as “uncalled for and irresponsible,” and asserting that India did not need any advice regarding protection of human rights of its citizens. “We regret that the office of [...]
Continue reading...CRPF troopers beat youth suffering from paralysis: Locals
29. August 2008
SRINAGAR: People across the occupied Valley said that the army and paramilitary CRPF troopers are continuing atrocities on them. In south Kashmir’s Kulgam district paramilitary CRPF troopers today barged into the houses and severely beat inmates including a youth suffering from paralysis. Locals said during curfew relaxation, CRPF troopers without any provocation forcefully barged into [...]
Continue reading...Indian troops launch manhunt for liberation leaders
29. August 2008
SRINAGAR: Indian troops have cracked down on pro-liberation leaders and launched a manhunt throughout occupied Kashmir valley to nab the stone pelters. Senior Tehreek-e-Hurriyat leader Tariq Maulvi was arrested while police raided the house of another resistance leader Yousuf Mujahid. However, Mujahid expecting a raid had already gone into hiding. Popularity: 21% [?]
Continue reading...US Chamber of Commerce delegation calls on Qamar
29. August 2008
ISLAMABAD: US Chamber of Commerce delegation led by Lt. Gen. (R) Daniel W. Christman, Senior Vice President for International Affairs accompanied by Mr. Jay Collins, Chairman US-Pakistan Business Council met Syed Naveed Qamar, Finance Minister here on Friday. The US delegation is in Pakistan to explore avenues for closer cooperation in commercial and trade sectors [...]
Continue reading...World Bank Vice President meets Finance Minister
29. August 2008
ISLAMABAD: Ms. Isabel M. Guerrero Vice President, World Bank, South Asian Region met Syed Naveed Qamar, Finance Minister here on Friday. She was accompanied by her predecessor, former World Bank Vice President, Mr. Praful C. Patel and other members of World Bank Team. Popularity: 15% [?]
Continue reading...Govt takes tangible measures to consolidate economy
29. August 2008
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Naveed Qamar has said despite challenges, the government has taken tangible measures to consolidate the economy and attract foreign investment. Talking to newsmen in Islamabad on Friday, he said economic indicators are positive during the last two months the foreign direct investment has increased significantly besides record foreign remittances and tax collection. Popularity: [...]
Continue reading...Security forces kill 23 in Swat: ISPR
29. August 2008
MINGORA: Security forces have targeted suspected hideouts and two vehicles carrying militants in district with mortars and artillery shells killing at least 23 of them and injuring several other. ISPR spokesman Maj Murad Khan told BBC the killing took places at three different places including Koza and Bara Bandai. The vehicles carrying militants were targeted [...]
Continue reading...Hell in the Heart of Heaven
19. August 2008
Kolkata–the capital of Bengal and one of the most prestigious cities in India. Kolkata is known for its People…Mishti bangali babus(Sweet Bengali Babus),Kolkata…..is also known for its traditional sweets and fish recipes. There are lots of colors and happy peoples scattered all over Kolkata. Peoples enjoy Durga Puja (Durga Puja is one of the greatest [...]
Continue reading...President Of Pakistan Pervaiz Musharraf Announced His Resign
19. August 2008
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Continue reading...Pak‘s economy offers best opportunity for telecom sector: PM
19. August 2008
ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan’s economy offers best opportunity for the telecom sector as the government is committed to provide level playing field for their operations. The Prime Minster said this in a meeting with Ms. Chua Sock Koong, President Group CEO SingTel, Singapore and Mr. Bashir A Tahir, [...]
Continue reading...Citibank to distribute BMA capital protected fund
19. August 2008
KARACHI Citibank, N.A. Pakistan (Citi) announced that it would be using its nationwide branch network to distribute units of the BMA Capital Protected Fund (BCPF). A product of BMA Asset Management Company Limited (”BMA Funds”), the BCPF mutual fund will be distributed by Citi in an effort to provide a broad range of investment options [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan expresses Joy over Musharraf resignation
19. August 2008
The decision of President Pervez Musharraf to resign has sent a wave of jubilation across the country. Reports pouring in from different areas speak of spontaneous celebrations by people. They expressed joy that the era of dictatorship is now over and the democracy will get an opportunity to flourish. The immediate reaction in Pakistan’s corridors of [...]
Continue reading...International reaction on Musharraf resignation
18. August 2008
Bush to work with Pakistan CRAWFORD US President George W. Bush will keep working with Pakistan on counter-terrorism and other issues after President Pervez Musharraf’s resignation, the White House said Monday. “President Bush is committed to a strong Pakistan that continues its efforts to strengthen democracy and fight terror,” US National Security Council spokesman Gordon [...]
Continue reading...What Pakistani Politicians say about resignation
18. August 2008
PM congratulates coalition partners on Musharraf’s resignation Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has congratulated the participants on resignation of President Pervez Musharraf and said that 17th amendment in the Constitution would be undone as per commitment of the coalition partners to ensure supremacy of the parliament. He stated in the joint parliamentary party meeting of [...]
Continue reading...Coalition leaders meet to discuss post Musharraf scenario
18. August 2008
ISLAMABAD: The leaders of ruling coalition have gathered at Zardari House here on Monday to discuss scenario after President Pervez Musharraf announced his resignation earlier on Monday. Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid Nawaz Sharif, Awami National Party President Asfandyar Wali Khan and Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam Amir Fazal-ur-Rehman have arrived at [...]
Continue reading...NA starts debate on Musharraf’s resignation
18. August 2008
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly suspended its rules regarding question hour and started debate on the resignation of the President. The National Assembly resumed its session in Islamabad on Monday. Sardar Mehtab Abbasi pointed out that the resignation had a positive impact on Karachi Stock Exchange index which rose by about 500 points. Similarly, rupee [...]
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