Stay off the Irsa minefield – Pakistan
AFTER the Feb 8 elections and the events preceding it left Pakistan badly divided, unwelcome developments are taking place which could severely strain the federation’s unity. It is incumbent on the forces driving this agenda to step back and rethink their priorities. The question of whether or not the National Finance Commission awarded ‘way too […]
President Zardari confers civil awards on Pakistanis, foreign nationals – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday conferred Pakistan’s highest civil awards on a number of Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals in recognition of their distinction, excellence, contributions, and show of valour in different fields, including Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Fawad Hasan Fawad, Qaim Ali Shah, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The awards were […]
Three coal miners kidnapped in Duki – Pakistan
QUETTA: Armed men kidnapped three coal miners in the Duki coal field area of Balochistan on Friday night, officials said. The officials said miners were identified as Johar Khan Ishaqzai, Shah Khan and Bacha Khan Yousafzai and two of them belonged to Shangla area of Swat while the third one hailed from Quetta. A heavy […]
PTI renews pledge to strive for Haqeeqi Azadi – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on the occasion of Pakistan Day has vowed his party is committed to make Pakistan a truly sovereign Islamic welfare state, as the nation will not accept slavery. In his message issued by the PTI’s media wing on Saturday, Mr Khan vowed to continue struggle for the […]
Human traffickers in Pakistan sharpen their cruelty – Pakistan
• 10 Pakistani citizens tortured, kidnapped by smugglers who lured them with promise of a better life in Europe• One released after payment of Rs10 million• Iranian police rescue two victims• Agent taken into custody LAHORE: Adding another layer of cruelty to the already vicious business of human trafficking, notorious human smugglers have started taking […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to deepen ties – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their resolve to work together and further enhance bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. This was discussed at a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting Saudi defence minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, who called on Mr Zardari at Aiwan-i-Sadr on […]
Deadly land dispute claims six lives in Nawabshah
KARACHI: At least six people were killed and eight others injured during a clash over a land dispute in Nawabshah district on Sunday. The conflict erupted early this morning between two factions of the Dahri community – stemming from a disagreement over contracted land within the jurisdiction of Pubho police station. According to Nawabshah police, the […]
President confers civil, military awards
RAWALPINDI: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred military awards to the officers and soldiers of Pakistan’s armed forces including the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy (PN), and Pakistan Air Force (PAF), said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations Pakistan (ISPR) on Saturday. One Sitara-i-Basalat, 135 Tamgha-i-Basalat, 45 Imtiazi Asnad, 148 COAS Commendation Cards, 23 Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), […]
Russia arrests suspected gunmen as concert death toll soars to 133 – World
Russia said on Saturday it had arrested 11 people, including four suspected gunmen, in connection with a shooting rampage that killed 133 people in a concert hall near Moscow, the deadliest attack in Russia for 20 years. The militant Islamic State group claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack but there were indications that Russia was pursuing […]
Ex-generals’ accountability: Irfan Siddiqui advises Defence Minister Asif against reopening old wounds – Pakistan
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a close aide to party supremo Nawaz Sharif, has in his “personal capacity” opposed Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent remarks where he said he would move a resolution to summon former army chief Gen (retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa and ex-spymaster Lt Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed in the National Assembly. Asif made […]