Tag: Face
WikiLeaks has unmasked politicians’ true face: LHC
LAHORE: In a detailed judgement on WikiLeaks reports on Pakistan, Lahore High Court Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Friday observed that the reports had exposed the true face of the country's politicians and it helped the nation understand the real mind set of its rulers.
The judge dismissed the petition seeking a ban on the publication, printing and broadcasting of the WikiLeaks reports on Pakistan, observing that access to facts and the truth could not be denied to the citizens
The judge dismissed the petition seeking a ban on the publication, printing and broadcasting of the WikiLeaks reports on Pakistan, observing that access to facts and the truth could not be denied to the citizens
Russia puts brave face on damning US assessments
MOSCOW: Russia on Monday tried to play down the release of confidential US cables reportedly calling the country "a virtual mafia state" that is ruled by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and not the president.
Russian officials scrambled for a diplomatic response after the WikiLeaks whistleblower website published eight cables dealing with Russia and released further material to Western newspapers and magazines.
Some of the most damaging material concerned characterisations of
Russian officials scrambled for a diplomatic response after the WikiLeaks whistleblower website published eight cables dealing with Russia and released further material to Western newspapers and magazines.
Some of the most damaging material concerned characterisations of
England face battle to save Ashes opener
BRISBANE: England were battling to avoid going one down in the Ashes series after centuries from Mike Hussey and Brad Haddin gave Australia a massive innings lead in the first Test on Saturday.
Hussey registered his highest Test score of 195 and Haddin contributed 136 in a Gabba record stand of 307 runs to propel Australia to a 221-run first innings lead on the third day.
England, who have not won a Brisbane Test since Mike Gatting's team prevailed by seven wickets in 1986,
Hussey registered his highest Test score of 195 and Haddin contributed 136 in a Gabba record stand of 307 runs to propel Australia to a 221-run first innings lead on the third day.
England, who have not won a Brisbane Test since Mike Gatting's team prevailed by seven wickets in 1986,
Sindh growers face acute DAP shortage
KARACHI: Cultivators in the Sindh province are facing a severe shortage of DAP fertiliser in almost all districts. Moreover, the price of fertiliser, if available, is heavily inflated, causing further distress to local growers, Pakistan Today has learnt.
The Agriculture Department of the Sindh government has received hundreds of complaints pertaining to the acute shortage and elevated prices of DAP fertiliser in regional markets, according to well placed sources. Every year,
The Agriculture Department of the Sindh government has received hundreds of complaints pertaining to the acute shortage and elevated prices of DAP fertiliser in regional markets, according to well placed sources. Every year,
Crisis-hit Pakistan face tough South Africa test
DUBAI: Pakistan will hope to put a series of on- and off-field problems behind them and build under new captain Misbah-ul-Haq when they play the first Test against South Africa starting here on Friday.
Pakistan's last Test against England at Lord's in August has been a subject of separate inquiries from Scotland Yard and the International Cricket Council (ICC) after a British newspaper report claimed several of its players accepted money from match-fixers.
Test captain
Pakistan's last Test against England at Lord's in August has been a subject of separate inquiries from Scotland Yard and the International Cricket Council (ICC) after a British newspaper report claimed several of its players accepted money from match-fixers.
Test captain
Bangladesh and India face Asian Games exits
GUANGZHOU: Defending champions Qatar were given an almighty fright by India on Tuesday before sending them to the verge of elimination from the Asian Games tournament, with Bangladesh also looking at an early trip home. India took the lead but the Qataris battled back to score twice in the last 10 minutes of their Group D game and secure a 2-1 win.
It left the Indians with no points and virtually no hope of qualifying for the knockout rounds. Singapore are also in trouble after
It left the Indians with no points and virtually no hope of qualifying for the knockout rounds. Singapore are also in trouble after
Rehman saves face, MQM-Zardari meeting postponed
ISLAMABAD: A last ditch effort by Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik on Monday saved him a day of utter embarrassment as he contacted Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain in London and requested for the postponement of the meeting between the MQM delegation and President Asif Ali Zardari scheduled to take place yesterday, so that he can be part of the talks.
A well informed source told Pakistan Today that the interior minister contacted the MQM headquarters and
A well informed source told Pakistan Today that the interior minister contacted the MQM headquarters and
‘Pakistan alone can’t face environmental challenges’
ISLAMABAD: Environment Minister Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi on Sunday said that the world must come forward and help Pakistan to overcome serious environmental challenges that it could not do on its own due to financial constraints.
Talking to journalists upon his arrival from Japan after attending Conference of Parties Convention on Biological Diversity (CoP-10), he said, "Representatives of 193 governments agreed to 20 objectives for 2020, including a zero tolerance target for
Talking to journalists upon his arrival from Japan after attending Conference of Parties Convention on Biological Diversity (CoP-10), he said, "Representatives of 193 governments agreed to 20 objectives for 2020, including a zero tolerance target for
The other face of South Asia
WASHINGTON
South Asia presents a depressing paradox. It is among the fastest growing regions in the world, but it is also home to the largest concentration of people living in debilitating poverty, conflict and human misery. While South Asia is far more developed than Sub-Saharan Africa and India (the largest country in the region) has achieved lower middle-income status, South Asia has many more poor people than Sub-Saharan Africa.
This raises the big question of whether
South Asia presents a depressing paradox. It is among the fastest growing regions in the world, but it is also home to the largest concentration of people living in debilitating poverty, conflict and human misery. While South Asia is far more developed than Sub-Saharan Africa and India (the largest country in the region) has achieved lower middle-income status, South Asia has many more poor people than Sub-Saharan Africa.
This raises the big question of whether
Sherry and Abbasi face PPP’s wrath
ISLAMABAD
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has issued show-cause notices to two of its veterans - Benazir Bhutto's close aide Dr Safdar Abbasi and former information minister Sherry Rehman - for "violation of the party's discipline".
The central executive committee (CEC) membership of Dr Abbasi has also been suspended. "Show-cause notices have been issued to Abbasi and Sherry on disciplinary grounds, as both participated in a TV show against the party policy. However,
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has issued show-cause notices to two of its veterans - Benazir Bhutto's close aide Dr Safdar Abbasi and former information minister Sherry Rehman - for "violation of the party's discipline".
The central executive committee (CEC) membership of Dr Abbasi has also been suspended. "Show-cause notices have been issued to Abbasi and Sherry on disciplinary grounds, as both participated in a TV show against the party policy. However,
