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The Quiet Shift to New Horizons
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...Briefing marks new chapter in democracy of Pakistan
9. October 2008
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman said that the in-camera session for the Parliamentarians is a new chapter in the democracy of Pakistan. “The ongoing briefing session for the Parliamentarians is a step towards strengthening the democratic system as it is aimed at taking public representatives on-board on the most important challenge [...]
Continue reading...Parliament to meet today
8. October 2008
ISLAMABAD: Joint session of the Parliament summoned by President Asif Ali Zardari would be held today to brief the elected representatives of the people on the security situation in the country. The joint session would also be informed about the security measures as well as steps being taken to fight out terrorism and to [...]
Continue reading...Government least bothered of my predicament for absolute freedom: A. Q Khan
6. October 2008
ISLAMABAD: The renowned Hero scientist of Pakistan, Dr A. Q. Khan Has strongly voiced his predicament regarding his absolute freedom by government, despite the unanimous demand of the entire Nation. In his recent telephonic discussion with a Private TV channel, he cited many political leaders and high-ranking Army officers of absolving him (Dr A. Q. Khan) [...]
Continue reading...President, PM discuss national issues-President summons joint Parliament session on October 8
5. October 2008
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Sunday. The two leaders in their exclusive meeting exchanged views on the matters of national importance including the prevailing security situation as well as the challenges facing the country. President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the joint Parliament [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan to be purged of militancy, terrorism: Zardari
4. October 2008
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reiterating that no foreign intervention would be tolerated in dealing with militants in Pakistan has said that our forces are able and well equipped to deal with terrorism in all its forms and manifestation and our goal is complete peace in the country. He expressed these views while talking to [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan: An image problem
4. October 2008
Tariq Al-Maeena Pakistan has become a front for the proxy war being fought by the US and NATO against Al-Qaeda. And in the process, it is in danger of losing its sovereignty. Joseph Biden in his debate with Sarah Palin last Thursday referred to Pakistan as a “dangerous” state along with Iran. The Pakistanis, through [...]
Continue reading...Makhdoom terms President Zardari foreign visit effective
3. October 2008
HYDERABAD: Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Makhdoom Muhammad Amin Fahim said that President Asif Ali Zardari has represented Pakistan in UN General Assembly session in an effective manner. Talking to visitors and mediamen who visited his residence at Hala to exchange Eid greetings, Makhdoom Amin Fahim said President Asif Ali Zardari visited United Nations [...]
Continue reading...Pakistani President Zardari and Sarah Palin- favorite subjects for media
25. September 2008
Being non-presidential Mr. Asif Ali Zaradri was little flirt to Sarah Palin Alaska Governor and; Republican candidate John McCain’s running mate, has been getting a crash course in diplomacy and international affairs this week, meeting her first foreign heads of state courtesy of the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of international leaders. That is very [...]
Continue reading...Stringent measures required to counter terrorism: PM
24. September 2008
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while expressing dissatisfaction over the overall law and order situation in the country has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fight terrorism. Chairing the cabinet meeting here at Prime Minister’s Secretariat on Wednesday, the Prime Minister stressed the need for stringent measures with utmost vigour and strategy to eradicate [...]
Continue reading...50 Suspected Militants Killed in Darra clashes by Troops: ISPR
23. September 2008
PESHAWAR: At least 50 militants were killed and one security personnel embraced Shahadat in two days clashes between miscreants and security forces in restive Darra Adamkhel area, some 45 kilometer south of provincial capital, a military official said Tuesday. “At least 50 militants were eliminated and one soldier was martyred in two days clashes in [...]
Continue reading...Farahi still missing; Govt. trying to ensure safe recovery of Farahi
23. September 2008
PESHAWAR: The whereabouts of Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Khaliq Farahi, abducted on Tuesday by some unidentified gunmen, remained unknown as no group has yet claimed the responsibility of his kidnap. As statements of Pakistan and Afghanistan’s senior officials reveal, hunt is on for immediate recovery of Abdul Khaliq. Farahi was working as Consul General [...]
Continue reading...It’s not how we think it is how the US-led NATO forces think about War in Afghanistan
22. September 2008
Question is how we think and how our allies in US-led NATO powers think about ongoing war in Afghanistan; we think that we have to combat the menace of talibanisation in the name of global war against terrorism. The US led NATO forces which has spent millions of Dollars in sucking Soviet Union Afghanistan initially [...]
Continue reading...Terrorists want to destabilize the country-PM House was target
21. September 2008
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani terming the Saturday’s deadly suicide attack outside the Marriott hotel as a ‘cowardly’ act of terrorism said Sunday these terrorist and militant elements wanted to destabilize the country, by hurting democratic process and economy. “It is a cowardly act of terrorism against the innocent people in this holy [...]
Continue reading...Zardari adresses to parliament; Reaction of political parties
20. September 2008
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari in his maiden address to the joint session of the parliament announced to constitute a committee to review the powers given to president by Article 58-2-b and 17th amendment of the constitution. He said that the day of bypassing the parliament over decisions on the crucial national issues has been [...]
Continue reading...Naek rules out any contact with Iftikhar Chaudhry
20. September 2008
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Farooq H. Naek said about ninety per cent of the judges who took oath under the Provisional Constitution Order (PCO) have been restored by the government and there is no PCO-judge in the country. Talking to media persons here soon after the oath taking ceremony [...]
Continue reading...Zardari 7th president who addresses parliament
20. September 2008
ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari is the seventh President of Pakistan addressing the joint session of the Parliament, following former President Ziaul Huque, Ghulam Ishaque Khan, Faruque Laghari, Rafiq Tarar and Pervez Musharraf. According to a private TV channel Gen. Ziaul Huque was the first President, who had addressed the joint session of the Parliament for four [...]
Continue reading...Trust, terrorism big challenges for Zardari: IISS
19. September 2008
LONDON: The International Institute for Strategic Studies in its annual review of the world affairs has noted that President Asif Ali Zardari’s major challenge will be to gain the trust of stakeholders and build a consensus against terrorism. At the release of the Strategic Survey 2008, the IISS Director-General Dr.John Chipman noted that to pursue the [...]
Continue reading...Aitzaz Ahsan explains his stance to Samad Khurram
19. September 2008
Friends and concerned citizens, I am making public a few of my communications with Aitzaz Ahsan and his consolidated response to help put things in perspective. There have been a few questions that had been lingering in every one’s minds regarding decisions made at crucial junctions of the movement, Aitzaz’s decision to remain in the PPP [...]
Continue reading...Opposition demands removal of 17th amendment
18. September 2008
ISLAMABAD: The Opposition leader in National Assembly and central leader of PML-N Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Thursday there was no difference in policies of current and previous governments. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, he said President Asif Ali Zardari should announce clear-cut policy on war against terrorism, setting up of Truth and Reconciliation [...]
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