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MCOCA and Malegaon Blast Accused
The ongoing twist-and-turn in the investigation of the Malegaon bomb blast of September 29 is stranger than a John Grisham novel. At this point of time, it may be difficult to say with certainty in which direction the investigation will lead to, but there are enough inputs and indicators to make an assessment. Going by the [...]
Continue reading...‘Barack Obama, a unique change in world’s politics’
11. November 2008
I learnt the results of the US Presidential elections on 5th of November 2008 in UK and heard President elect Mr. Obama’s speech with a great interest. His victory has not only revived the concept of modern democracy where dissent can be expressed through ballot, but a huge turnout (over 70 %) proves that [...]
Continue reading...Obama’s Victory; Real Change
6. November 2008
The Friends of Pakistan (FOP) issued a press release to congratulate president-elect Barack Hussain Obama for his historical victory in presidential race. In a statement released today at Friends of Pakistan’s headquarters here at Cerritos, California said, Barack Obama’s victory is a beginning to a ‘Real Change’ in the United States of America and it [...]
Continue reading...Afghan Returnee Numbers This Year Top 276,000 – UN Refugee Agency
3. November 2008
The United Nations refugee agency said today that some 276,700 Afghans returned to their homeland this year through its voluntary repatriation programme, 99 per cent of them coming from neighbouring Pakistan. The remaining 1 per cent of returnees came from Iran and other countries, Ewen MacLeod, Acting Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) [...]
Continue reading...IMF bracing for a begging bowl
3. November 2008
Islamabad: Pakistan Economy Watch has said that IMF (International Monetary Fund) is suffering from financial problems and preparing to get aid from wealthy nations. IMF has no option but to ask wealthy Asian nations for help. The fund’s lending capacity of $250 billion dollar and present reserves of $210 aren’t sufficient in comparison to global [...]
Continue reading...President to visit Saudi Arabia to boost trade, investment
2. November 2008
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will leave for Saudi Arabia Tuesday for holding wide ranging talks with Saudi leadership aimed at expanding trade and economic ties and seeking Saudi support in helping the country confront its financial challenges. President Zardari’s visit to Saudi Arabia is taking place at a time when Pakistan is in the midst [...]
Continue reading...The Quiet Shift to New Horizons
2. November 2008
The sound of a stereotype crumbling travels deep into the individual psyche and the collective consciousness. The two largest democracies, India and America, comparable in size, demographics and ethnic tensions, have both heard such a rumble in the last few days. The trigger in both cases might have been the relentless pressure that elections bear [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan is there to live forever
2. November 2008
As long as India keeps dreaming the disintegration of Pakistan, it will survive as a viable state as the very negativity serves the purpose of knitting this crowd of 170 million people into a nation, whenever it is confronted by its arch rival. Editor of Indian Defence Review, Mr. Bharat Verma writes that ‘new Delhi [...]
Continue reading...International Day for Disaster Reduction
8. October 2008
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United Nations officials are marking the International Day for Disaster Reduction with a call to invest more to make hospitals safe in the event of natural hazards such as earthquakes and cyclones, stressing that doing so not only saves lives but is highly cost-effective. Hospital safety is the theme of this year’s Day, which falls on [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan, Iran to enhance economic cooperation
8. October 2008
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran agreed to enhance bilateral economic cooperation in various sectors including energy, railways, roads and trade besides realising the need for establishing Joint Shipping Company to boost maritime cooperation and mutual trade. The issues related to enhancing trade were discussed during a meeting between Iranian Ambassador Mashallah Shakiri and Deputy Chairman Planning [...]
Continue reading...Obama, McCain contend over policy toward Pakistan
8. October 2008
WASHINGTON: US Presidential candidates - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain - vowed to continue war on terror and combating militancy along the Pak-Afghan border. Appearing Tuesday evening in their second debate weeks before the November 4 election, they took swipes at each other’s avowed Pakistan policy.But both White House rivals also saw the [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan-Cuba Friendship Society founded
8. October 2008
Islamabad: To commemorate the services of Cuban doctors and selfless support of Cuban nation in the wake of October 8, 2005 deadly earthquake, Pak-Cuba Friendship Society (PCFS) has been formed. The objectives of PCFS includes promoting friendly relations and bring two nations closer, to create awareness between the people of two countries about the culture, [...]
Continue reading...PM asks NATO forces not to challenge Pak sovereignty
6. October 2008
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has asked NATO forces not to challenge the sovereignty of Pakistan by saying that no foreign interference would be tolerated at Pakistan’s borders areas. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to visiting French Chief of Staff Committee, Admiral Edward Gillard and in a telephonic conversation with the [...]
Continue reading...Malegaon Bomb Blast: The Smell of Blood is Still in My Head
5. October 2008
The deadly bomb blast which ripped apart bodies of the believers on September 29 has left a deep scar on the psyche of the town. Without losing any time, I was at Bhikku chowk, the epicentre of the blast, which resembled more like a battlefield than an ordinary chowk in a Muslim neighbourhood. The members [...]
Continue reading...US runs Pakistan: American al Qaeda militant Adam Gadahn
5. October 2008
DUBAI: American al-Qaeda militant Adam Gadahn in an Internet video posted on Saturday said Pakistan’s new leaders is US puppets in a war against militants. ‘The Pakistan Army … and the professional spreaders of lies at their service are trying to make us believe that the state of Pakistan has turned a new leaf (after US-allied [...]
Continue reading...Security Situation in Afghanistan “Markedly” worse: UN Secretary General
30. September 2008
New York: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a change of pace and direction in Afghanistan, where the worsening security situation is hampering the efforts of the Government, the United Nations and international partners to rebuild the strife-torn nation. “Despite the enhanced capabilities of both the Afghan National Army and the international forces, the security [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan deserves int’l community’s support to fight terrorists: Karzai
29. September 2008
NEW YORK: Afghan President Hamid Karzai says that the new government of Pakistan is on his side in fighting terrorism and it deserves the support of the international community in that struggle. “We should all help President Zardari because he has the right intentions and the right policy for Pakistan and for the region, [...]
Continue reading...PM assured security of EU Diplomates; sympathised with Polish Ambassador
28. September 2008
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed commiseration and sympathy with the Polish Ambassador Dr. Krzysztof Debnicki over the abduction of a Polish engineer working in Attock. The Ambassador called on him at the Prime Minister House Sunday evening. French Ambassador Daniel Jounnaeu, who is also President of EU group of Ambassadors also [...]
Continue reading...Zardari forcefully projects Pakistan position on global issues
28. September 2008
NEW YORK: President Asif Ali Zardari forcefully projected Pakistan’s position on global issues and unveiled his vision in a series of meetings with top world leaders on the margins of the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President, who spoke of the grave challenges confronting Pakistan, said the new democratic government was [...]
Continue reading...Turkey to Host another Afghan - Pak Summit
27. September 2008
NEW YORK: The Foreign Minister, Rangin Dadfa Spanta, has said that his Government has accepted the invitation of the Turkish Government to host another Afghan-Pak summit in Ankara, its Capital. The first such summit meeting hosted by Turkey had resulted in Ankara declaration some one and half years ago. At a press conference in Washington, Spanta [...]
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