Pakistan PM to discuss Afghan peace in Qatar
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will discuss peace efforts for war-torn Afghanistan with Qatar’s leadership during an official visit next week, an official said on Saturday.
“Yes the reconciliation [...]
Rehman Malik admits weak Anti-Terrorism Act allowing banned organisations’ continued activities
Islamabad, Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has stressed the need for improving a law to control activities of banned organisations.
The Daily Times quoted Malik, as saying that the delay in approval of an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism [...]
Rehman Malik says Anti-Terrorism Act must be improved to control banned organisations’ activities
Islamabad, Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has stressed the need for improving a law to control activities of banned organisations.
The Daily Times quoted Malik, as saying that the delay in approval of an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism [...]
Pakistan doctor who aided Abbottabad raid on Osama said to be in danger
Islamabad, Concerns are being raised about the safety of a Pakistani doctor who might have played a crucial role in the final take-down of former al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in his Abbottabad hideout.
Fox News reports that Dr. Shikal Afridi [...]
ISI chief Pasha ready to ‘get out of job’ despite apparent third term extension?
Islamabad, Speculations might be at its peak that chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt General Ahmed Shuja Pasha’s tenure could be extended by the Pakistan government, reports suggest that he is much keen in ‘getting out of [...]
Banned jihadi groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad get their money-trains back online: Report
Islamabad, Banned jihadi groups, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad, have seen a revival after affiliates started opening local and foreign currency accounts to restart their money-trains.
BBC Urdu reported that it had managed to obtain a list of [...]
PM inaugurates first business express train in Lahore
LAHORE : Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani here on Friday inaugurated the country’s first business express train launched under public private partnership.
Federal Railway Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour, Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa, [...]
United States welcomes Pakistan’s Foreign Minister’s visit to Afghanistan
Washington : United States has welcomed Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ms Hina Rabbani Khar s visit to Afghanistan and says the US supports efforts towards improved ties between two South Asian countries in wide-ranging areas.
It seems [...]
Prime Minister says Senate elections will be held on time, PPP government present 5th Budget for next fiscal year
Lahore : Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani says Senate elections will be held on time and PPP-led coalition government will also present 5th Federal Budget for next fiscal year in National Assembly.
Talking to newsmen here Friday, he said after [...]
PPP govt. always highlight right of self determination of Kashmiris: Kaira
Islamabad : Central Secretary Information of Pakistan People’s Party Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that PPP led government always supported and highlighted the right of self determination of people of Kashmir at national and international [...]
