Tag: Divided
West wants Gaddafi gone, but divided over how
LONDON - Most Britons, Americans, French and Italians think the West should aim to oust Muammar Gaddafi, but concerns over costs, aims and the possible outcomes of the NATO mission in Libya highlight divisions in the alliance. A Reuters/Ipsos MORI poll found most people in Britain, Italy and the United States felt their country cannot afford military action, while a majority in all countries polled except France felt NATO action in Libya did not have clear objectives. The alliance's
APCNGA divided over two-day weekly closure
LAHORE - After not getting an encouraging response from its members, the All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) decided to postpone the violation of the two-day weekly closure of CNG stations, Pakistan Today has learnt.
The APCNGA had planned to violate the two-day weekly closure by opening CNG stations in Lahore region on Monday and Tuesday but its members did not give an encouraging response, which compelled the APCNGA to drop the idea of violating the ban, sources said. Last
The APCNGA had planned to violate the two-day weekly closure by opening CNG stations in Lahore region on Monday and Tuesday but its members did not give an encouraging response, which compelled the APCNGA to drop the idea of violating the ban, sources said. Last
Partners Qureshi, Bopanna divided by Pak-Indo clash
NEW DELHI - Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his Indian tennis doubles partner Rohan Bopanna insisted that the World Cup semi-final between their two nations will not shatter their friendship.
Bopanna and Qureshi, who have used their on-court careers to also promote their "Stop War Start Tennis" campaign, hope the clash in Mohali won't spill over into their ongoing tournament commitments in Miami.
Qureshi, whose friendship with Bopanna stretches back 16 years, said that
Bopanna and Qureshi, who have used their on-court careers to also promote their "Stop War Start Tennis" campaign, hope the clash in Mohali won't spill over into their ongoing tournament commitments in Miami.
Qureshi, whose friendship with Bopanna stretches back 16 years, said that
Davis release – Lawyers stand divided
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD - Lawyers are divided over the issue of the release of Raymond Davis, as some of them said that the whole affair was conducted in a dubious manner, whereas others said the matter was resolved in accordance with the law of the land. Justice Tariq Mehmood said the decision was in accordance with law of the land as it permits that if the heirs of a person killed agree to diyat or blood money, the murderer could be forgiven and subsequently acquitted by the court.
Sindh Assembly session – United they stand on PML-N, divided they...
KARACHI - The ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) succeeded in getting a unanimous resolution against the Pakistan Muslim League-N adopted in the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday after convincing coalition partners Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) of the need for such a resolution.
This unity was short-lived, however, as Muttahida staged a token walkout against the fresh increase in petroleum prices made by PPP's government in the Centre soon after the PML-N resolution was passed. Three
This unity was short-lived, however, as Muttahida staged a token walkout against the fresh increase in petroleum prices made by PPP's government in the Centre soon after the PML-N resolution was passed. Three
EU readies to evacuate Libya, but divided over Qaddafi
BRUSSELS - European governments readied to evacuate thousands of citizens from Libya Monday as oil-rich Tripoli warned of a "fight to the last bullet", but cracks remained on how to handle Moamer Qaddafi. As British Prime Minister David Cameron made a surprise visit to Egypt, whose veteran leader Hosni Mubarak was toppled in the second Arab uprising after Tunisia, a deadly crackdown in Libya only emboldened protesters who stormed the state broadcaster and torched police stations in
Unification bloc divided over getting ministerial berths
ISLAMABAD - United against the Chaudhrys of Gujrat, members of the PML-Q unification bloc are divided over the race to get ministerial berths in case the PML-N expels the PPP from the provincial cabinet after February 23, the deadline given to the government to implement Nawaz Sharif's 10-point agenda.
A source in the bloc told Pakistan Today that after being granted a separate parliamentary party status in the Punjab Assembly, the PML-Q dissident group was receiving signals from
A source in the bloc told Pakistan Today that after being granted a separate parliamentary party status in the Punjab Assembly, the PML-Q dissident group was receiving signals from
NA, Senate bodies divided over parliament lodges
ISLAMABAD - Differences have emerged between the National Assembly and the Senate and their house and library committees on Parliament Lodges' extension issue as MPs from the upper house want to give a go-ahead to the project at their joint meeting scheduled this week while MNAs are all set to resist the move.
Facing resistance from Opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan last month after the inauguration of the ground-breaking ceremony of the Rs 3 billion project, Prime
Facing resistance from Opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan last month after the inauguration of the ground-breaking ceremony of the Rs 3 billion project, Prime
SCBA divided over SC verdict on PCO judges
ISLAMABAD - A divide was witnessed among members of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) over the Supreme Court's decision of framing contempt charge against the nine PCO judges, defying the apex court's November 3, 2007, order.
Some of the association's members welcomed the SCBA members and called it historic, while others, including its president Asma Jehangir, opposed the verdict, considering it contrary to the constitutional provisions. A majority of the SCBA members in
Some of the association's members welcomed the SCBA members and called it historic, while others, including its president Asma Jehangir, opposed the verdict, considering it contrary to the constitutional provisions. A majority of the SCBA members in
Unification bloc divided over backing PML-N
ISLAMABAD - The PML-Q unification bloc in Punjab is divided on whether to support the PML-N in case the party loses majority in the provincial assembly if its partnership with the PPP ends.
While one group in the unification bloc is suggesting the PML-N sit on opposition benches and let the PPP and the PML-Q form a government, the other group has extended its full support to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in case the PPP is out of the coalition.
A source in the unification
While one group in the unification bloc is suggesting the PML-N sit on opposition benches and let the PPP and the PML-Q form a government, the other group has extended its full support to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in case the PPP is out of the coalition.
A source in the unification
PML-Q divided on joining PPP-led coalition
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) is divided on the issue of joining the PPP-led coalition government as party parliamentarians and other leaders have differing political interests.
The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the PML-Q met on Wednesday to formulate a party policy in the backdrop of MQM's breakaway with the government and agreed not to move a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. "As we lack the required strength to move a
The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the PML-Q met on Wednesday to formulate a party policy in the backdrop of MQM's breakaway with the government and agreed not to move a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. "As we lack the required strength to move a
Divided Belgium takes new stab at forming government
BRUSSELS - After six months of failed attempts to put together a government, Belgium's political leaders this week take a fresh stab at ending the langage-divided nation's longest-ever crisis.
Socialist politician Johan Vande Lanotte, the latest in a string of special mediators appointed by King Albert II to end the impasse, on Monday issues a new proposal geared to bridge the gulf between the country's Dutch and French speakers. His blueprint for a compromise will be put to the
Socialist politician Johan Vande Lanotte, the latest in a string of special mediators appointed by King Albert II to end the impasse, on Monday issues a new proposal geared to bridge the gulf between the country's Dutch and French speakers. His blueprint for a compromise will be put to the
Gujranwala to be divided into 3 zones for gas supply
GUJRANWALA: Sui Northern Gas Pipe Lines (SNGPL) Gujranwala Region General Manager Mahmood Zia has assured the businessmen community that Gujranwala would be divided into three zones regarding the supply of Sui gas to the industrial sector.
The General Manager Mahmood Zia said that 850 industrial units, depending on natural gas in Gujranwala would be supplied gas for 23 continuous days while supply of gas would be suspended for remaining seven days of the month.
The GM said
The General Manager Mahmood Zia said that 850 industrial units, depending on natural gas in Gujranwala would be supplied gas for 23 continuous days while supply of gas would be suspended for remaining seven days of the month.
The GM said
NA body divided over agencies’ role in protecting human rights
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Friday split over the point whether intelligence agencies were to be included in a list of law enforcement agencies that should be asked not to violate basic rights of the common man.
Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi was of the view that intelligence agencies of the country, including the ISI and MI, specifically be named in the draft as the committee passed a resolution to appeal to the law enforcing agencies not
Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi was of the view that intelligence agencies of the country, including the ISI and MI, specifically be named in the draft as the committee passed a resolution to appeal to the law enforcing agencies not
Saudi royals divided over relationship with Nawaz: WikiLeaks
ISLAMABAD: Two diplomatic memos leaked by WikiLeaks reveal that the Saudi royal family is divided over its relationship with Nawaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N.
The first cable sent by US Charge'd Affaires Michael Gfoeller on November 20, 2007, reveals Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the US Adel al-Jubeir severely criticised Nawaz for not keeping his words.
"He (Jubeir) asserted that the Saudi government had offered Sharif a pledge of protection and asylum in
The first cable sent by US Charge'd Affaires Michael Gfoeller on November 20, 2007, reveals Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the US Adel al-Jubeir severely criticised Nawaz for not keeping his words.
"He (Jubeir) asserted that the Saudi government had offered Sharif a pledge of protection and asylum in
Swiss divided over tougher rules for foreigners
GENEVA: Switzerland was divided Sunday over a far-right push to automatically expel foreign residents convicted of certain crimes, with partial results in a referendum indicating a close race.
More than an hour after polls closed at mid-day, research institute gfs.bern said it was unable to forecast the likely result of the vote, while adding that it was clear that another referendum on whether the country should introduce a minimum tax rate across the board was set to be
More than an hour after polls closed at mid-day, research institute gfs.bern said it was unable to forecast the likely result of the vote, while adding that it was clear that another referendum on whether the country should introduce a minimum tax rate across the board was set to be
Grim mood for divided American voters
NEW YORK: Crisp, sunny skies greeted US voters on Tuesday but the mood at polling stations was dark as Democrats desperately defended President Barack Obama and angry Republicans aimed for a crippling blow.
In Harlem, a historically African-American, pro-Democratic neighborhood of New York, a sense of urgency reigned as voters streamed to polling stations before heading to work. "The reason I got up early to come here today is a lot of people figure a Republican win is a done
In Harlem, a historically African-American, pro-Democratic neighborhood of New York, a sense of urgency reigned as voters streamed to polling stations before heading to work. "The reason I got up early to come here today is a lot of people figure a Republican win is a done
