Liaquat Baloch says ruling parties should accept their failure n announce relelections-Nasir
LAHORE:
The Jamaat e Islami Secretary General, Liaquat Baloch, has counseled
the ruling parties to accept the failure of their government and announce fresh elections to
ensure the continuation of the democratic system.
In a press statement here Friday, he said, any change from within the assembly or
the mid terrm elections were not the solution of the prevailing crisis while any extra
constitutional step would undermine national solidarity. Therefore the
The Jamaat e Islami Secretary General, Liaquat Baloch, has counseled
the ruling parties to accept the failure of their government and announce fresh elections to
ensure the continuation of the democratic system.
In a press statement here Friday, he said, any change from within the assembly or
the mid terrm elections were not the solution of the prevailing crisis while any extra
constitutional step would undermine national solidarity. Therefore the
JUI-F condemns raid on madrassa
PESHAWAR
Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) leader Mufti Kefayat Ullah has condemned the raid on Jamia Imdad-Ul-Uloom Peshawar, terming it a disgrace to the madrassa.
Addressing a press conference at the Peshawar press Club, Kifayatullah said the operation was conducted during the examination which depressed the students. He added that operation was carried out according to the instructions of the provincial government in which thousands of innocent students were tortured
Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) leader Mufti Kefayat Ullah has condemned the raid on Jamia Imdad-Ul-Uloom Peshawar, terming it a disgrace to the madrassa.
Addressing a press conference at the Peshawar press Club, Kifayatullah said the operation was conducted during the examination which depressed the students. He added that operation was carried out according to the instructions of the provincial government in which thousands of innocent students were tortured
Efforts underway to resolve Centre-KP aid money row
Provincial govt will settle for nothing less than 50% share as US provided funds are solely for developing terror-hit areas of KP, FATA
PESHAWAR
Efforts are underway to amicably resolve the issue of the distribution of funds granted by the US to Pakistan under the Kerry-Lugar Bill, as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has publicly denounced the 11 percent funds share allocated to it by the federal government, Pakistan Today has learnt.
According to provincial
PESHAWAR
Efforts are underway to amicably resolve the issue of the distribution of funds granted by the US to Pakistan under the Kerry-Lugar Bill, as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has publicly denounced the 11 percent funds share allocated to it by the federal government, Pakistan Today has learnt.
According to provincial
Charsada farmers demand Ghani’s attention
PESHAWAR
A delegation, representing the Sarhad Chamber of Agriculture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa called on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani at the Governor's House in Peshawar, on Friday, asking him to pay heed to the problems being faced by farmers, especially in Charsada and its surrounding areas.
The Governor appreciated the farmers coping with the current situations and ensured every possible support and patronage in resolving their grievances. He
A delegation, representing the Sarhad Chamber of Agriculture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa called on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani at the Governor's House in Peshawar, on Friday, asking him to pay heed to the problems being faced by farmers, especially in Charsada and its surrounding areas.
The Governor appreciated the farmers coping with the current situations and ensured every possible support and patronage in resolving their grievances. He
Home Dept grants clearance, all shrines except Abdullah Shah Ghazi to reopen
KARACHI:
All shrines sealed after the 'twin' suicide attacks at the city's patron saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA)'s shrine were reopened after Sindh Home Department gave the green light.
"There are mosques in vicinity of most shrines. Those who want to offer prayers there were facing difficulties and that is why we have ordered to open them (shrines)," Sindh Auqaf Chief Administrator Manzoor Kanasro told Pakistan Today.
Earlier on Thursday, the provincial Home
All shrines sealed after the 'twin' suicide attacks at the city's patron saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA)'s shrine were reopened after Sindh Home Department gave the green light.
"There are mosques in vicinity of most shrines. Those who want to offer prayers there were facing difficulties and that is why we have ordered to open them (shrines)," Sindh Auqaf Chief Administrator Manzoor Kanasro told Pakistan Today.
Earlier on Thursday, the provincial Home
Blockade of NATO supplies affecting traditional trade as well
Transporters forced to spend huge sums to secure cargo, frozen goods and edibles
PESHAWAR
The government's decision to block supplies to NATO and US forces in Afghanistan is also affecting routine trade between the two countries, making uncertain the fate of stakeholders across the country, especially those in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Tribal Areas.
The government barred NATO supplies through Pakistan to cross into Afghanistan last Thursday after NATO helicopters fired
PESHAWAR
The government's decision to block supplies to NATO and US forces in Afghanistan is also affecting routine trade between the two countries, making uncertain the fate of stakeholders across the country, especially those in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Tribal Areas.
The government barred NATO supplies through Pakistan to cross into Afghanistan last Thursday after NATO helicopters fired
ASWJ protests against Ghazi shrine blast
PESHAWAR
The Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) staged a protest against the suicide attacks at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi last night in which 10 innocent people died and 50 were injured.
ASWJ District President Maulana Ismail Darvesh said such incidents of terrorism would fan sectarianism in the country. He added that terrorists were not patriotic and want to tarnish the name of Islam through such activities. He said the government should take action against
The Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) staged a protest against the suicide attacks at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi last night in which 10 innocent people died and 50 were injured.
ASWJ District President Maulana Ismail Darvesh said such incidents of terrorism would fan sectarianism in the country. He added that terrorists were not patriotic and want to tarnish the name of Islam through such activities. He said the government should take action against
Thousands deprived of shrine visits
25 main shrines of the city closed to visitors
Sealing of shrines disappoints many devotees
Homeless people and stall owners quarrel with security officials
KARACHI:
Following the twin blasts, security authorities have sealed all the major 25 shrines in the city, leaving over 30,000 homeless people stranded and many visitors disgruntled and frustrated.
Sindh is known for being the land of Sufis. There are hundreds of shrines of Sufi saints throughout the
Sealing of shrines disappoints many devotees
Homeless people and stall owners quarrel with security officials
KARACHI:
Following the twin blasts, security authorities have sealed all the major 25 shrines in the city, leaving over 30,000 homeless people stranded and many visitors disgruntled and frustrated.
Sindh is known for being the land of Sufis. There are hundreds of shrines of Sufi saints throughout the
Turkish educationalist guest in town
LAHORE
Orhan Hikmet Azizoglu, President of International Universities Council (IUC) arrived in Lahore the other day. M A Raoof, chairman of University of Lahore and general secretary of International Universities Council, received him at the airport.
Hikmet visited University of Lahore, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) and University of the Punjab.
He held discussion with vice chancellors of the varsities. The meetings explored the possibilities of
Orhan Hikmet Azizoglu, President of International Universities Council (IUC) arrived in Lahore the other day. M A Raoof, chairman of University of Lahore and general secretary of International Universities Council, received him at the airport.
Hikmet visited University of Lahore, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) and University of the Punjab.
He held discussion with vice chancellors of the varsities. The meetings explored the possibilities of
Balochistan minister stages walkout over Kalabagh Dam issue
Izmarak Khan says Punjab Assembly's resolution on Kalabagh Dam aimed dividing nation
Quetta
The Awami National Party's parliamentary leader in Balochistan Assembly and provincial minister, Izmarak Khan, on Friday protested against the Punjab Assembly's passage of a resolution in favour of the Kalabagh Dam, staging a walk out from the House when the chair did not allow him to speak on the subject.
Speaking on a point of order earlier, the ANP leader thanked the prime
Quetta
The Awami National Party's parliamentary leader in Balochistan Assembly and provincial minister, Izmarak Khan, on Friday protested against the Punjab Assembly's passage of a resolution in favour of the Kalabagh Dam, staging a walk out from the House when the chair did not allow him to speak on the subject.
Speaking on a point of order earlier, the ANP leader thanked the prime
Three Air Commodores promoted to rank of AVM
ISLAMABAD:
Three Air Commodores were promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. Air Commodore Saeed Muhammad khan, Javaid Ahmed and Sohail Ahmed were the three officers promoted. All of the three promoted officers were commissioned in Pakistan Air Force in 1981 in GD (pilot) Branch.
Air Vice Marshal Saeed Muhammad Khan has served as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Administration) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Currently, he is commanding an operational Air Base. He is a
Three Air Commodores were promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. Air Commodore Saeed Muhammad khan, Javaid Ahmed and Sohail Ahmed were the three officers promoted. All of the three promoted officers were commissioned in Pakistan Air Force in 1981 in GD (pilot) Branch.
Air Vice Marshal Saeed Muhammad Khan has served as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Administration) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Currently, he is commanding an operational Air Base. He is a
Three die,one injured in tribal rivalry
Quetta
In an armed attack in Mustung area on Friday, 3 people were killed and one got injured.
The murders were the result of a tribal dispute developed between the Baloch tribes of Lahri and Langov due to the killing of a tribal elder Zaib Langov in September.
Four people were shot by armed men belonging to Lahri tribe who stopped their van and opened bursts of Kalashnikov on them. One of them received bullet injuries and was sent to a hospital. The deceased were
In an armed attack in Mustung area on Friday, 3 people were killed and one got injured.
The murders were the result of a tribal dispute developed between the Baloch tribes of Lahri and Langov due to the killing of a tribal elder Zaib Langov in September.
Four people were shot by armed men belonging to Lahri tribe who stopped their van and opened bursts of Kalashnikov on them. One of them received bullet injuries and was sent to a hospital. The deceased were
American, British diplomats condemn shrine attack
KARACHI
The British and American diplomats in Pakistan have condemned the attack at the shrine of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA) in Karachi.
In their statements issued on Friday, a US spokesperson and the British Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi Robert Gibson extended their condolences to the victims' families.
"The US Embassy in Pakistan condemns the terrorist attacks targeting innocent people," said the US spokesperson.
"I was saddened by the attacks in
The British and American diplomats in Pakistan have condemned the attack at the shrine of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA) in Karachi.
In their statements issued on Friday, a US spokesperson and the British Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi Robert Gibson extended their condolences to the victims' families.
"The US Embassy in Pakistan condemns the terrorist attacks targeting innocent people," said the US spokesperson.
"I was saddened by the attacks in
Power Sector reforms to be expedited
ISLAMABAD:
The transition committee on power sector reforms decided on Friday to expedite the drafting of the new electricity law, preparing business plans for all distribution companies (DISCOs) and holding the technical audit of all generation companies (GENCOs).
According to an official statement, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Nadeemul Haque chaired the first meeting of the Transition Team on Power Sector Reforms in Lahore on Friday.
During the meeting, the
The transition committee on power sector reforms decided on Friday to expedite the drafting of the new electricity law, preparing business plans for all distribution companies (DISCOs) and holding the technical audit of all generation companies (GENCOs).
According to an official statement, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Nadeemul Haque chaired the first meeting of the Transition Team on Power Sector Reforms in Lahore on Friday.
During the meeting, the
Nation united in war against terror: President Zardari
KARACHI
The nation is united in the war against terrorism, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday.
Talking to Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, Provincial Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza and Interior Minister Rehman Malik at Bilawal House, Zardari said the terrorists had been totally disoriented after losing this war.
He also reviewed the initial report of the recent explosion at the shrine of Abdullah shah Ghazi.
During the presentation of the report, the
The nation is united in the war against terrorism, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday.
Talking to Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, Provincial Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza and Interior Minister Rehman Malik at Bilawal House, Zardari said the terrorists had been totally disoriented after losing this war.
He also reviewed the initial report of the recent explosion at the shrine of Abdullah shah Ghazi.
During the presentation of the report, the
Shujaat had no role in NRO’s promulgation: Patterson
In a bid to absolve themselves from the NRO fiasco, PML-Q leaders on Friday succeeded to win the backing of US Ambassador Anne W Patterson, with the outgoing diplomat saying Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain had no role in the promulgation of the controversial ordinance.
In recent remarks passed in London, former president Pervez Musharraf had apologised to the nation for giving a green signal to the NRO and blamed Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi of pressing him to
In recent remarks passed in London, former president Pervez Musharraf had apologised to the nation for giving a green signal to the NRO and blamed Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi of pressing him to
Armed forces can take any action for country’s defence: Malik
Pakistani armed forces are completely capable and can exercise any option to defend the country, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Friday.
Winding up a debate on NATO incursions in Pakistan, Malik said the UN had given NATO mandate to carry out its activities only inside Afghanistan and the attacks inside Pakistan were a clear violation of that.
The interior minister assured the House that the government was clear on what it needed to do on the NATO attacks inside
Winding up a debate on NATO incursions in Pakistan, Malik said the UN had given NATO mandate to carry out its activities only inside Afghanistan and the attacks inside Pakistan were a clear violation of that.
The interior minister assured the House that the government was clear on what it needed to do on the NATO attacks inside
