Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, IS claims responsibility – World
Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants. In the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege, gunmen sprayed civilians with bullets just before Soviet-era rock group “Picnic” was to perform to […]
SC to hear appeals on military court cases next week – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A six-judge Supreme Court bench will resume from March 25 hearing of a set of intra-court appeals (ICAs) in the military trials case. Led by Justice Aminud Din Khan, the bench will consist of Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Azhar Hasan Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed and Justice Musarrat Hilali. At the last hearing […]
President Zardari confers awards on officers, soldiers
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), 109 […]
As nation celebrates Pakistan Day, President, PM call for following footsteps of founding fathers – Pakistan
As Pakistan Day celebrations are under way, President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon the nation to participate in the nation-building process actively, embracing the values of hard work, integrity, and compassion. The day’s celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered […]
President, PM call for following footsteps of founding fathers to make Pakistan prosperous – Pakistan
As Pakistan Day celebrations are under way, President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon the nation to participate in the nation-building process actively, embracing the values of hard work, integrity, and compassion. The day’s celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered […]
Applying while on the job – Newspaper
“THE desire for a post-retirement job influences pre-retirement judgements.” These words of caution came from Arun Jaitley, one of India’s tallest political figures, in a debate in India’s parliament on Sept 5, 2013. When Mr Jaitley spoke, he hadn’t the faintest idea that his words, which were referred to the Indian judiciary, would apply to […]
On Pakistan Day, government vows to confront all challenges head-on – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As the nation prepares to celebrate Pakistan Day on Saturday (today), President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt greetings to the nation and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government is committed to putting the country on path to economic recovery and prosperity. “We are completely cognisant of the serious challenges confronting Pakistan currently […]
Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, IS group claims responsibility – World
Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants. In the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege, gunmen sprayed civilians with bullets just before Soviet-era rock group “Picnic” was to perform to […]
Opposition protests as KP govt ignores assembly session order – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The opposition and government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are headed for legal confrontation after the government refused to follow the order of the governor, who had called a session of the provincial legislature. On Friday, opposition members staged a protest demonstration against the government for refusing to call a sitting of the KP Assembly. They […]
Envoy says no pause in ties with Kabul despite strikes – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, has said there is no pause in relations with the Taliban administration in Kabul despite recent military actions. Talking to Dawn on Friday after a meeting with Afghan Charge d’Affaires Sardar Ahmad Shakib, Ambassador Durrani described the meeting as a continuation of engagement with Taliban officials after […]