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Attique criticises PML-N launch in Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD - Claiming that only political parties from Azad Kashmir have right to represent the Kashmiri people, AJK Prime Minister Sardar Atique Ahmad on Sunday warned that any intervention of non-Kashmiri political parties in the state would be a 'counter-productive' for the Kashmir cause and Pakistan itself.
He was addressing a meeting of the Central Executive Committee of the Muslim Conference held here. According to a source privy to deliberations at the meeting, the AJK
He was addressing a meeting of the Central Executive Committee of the Muslim Conference held here. According to a source privy to deliberations at the meeting, the AJK
PML-N holding its cards close
ISLAMABAD - Following MQM's decision to quit the coalition government, the PML-N has said that it will adhere to a wait and see policy before making a final decision over the latest political development.
The PML-N, the second largest party in the House with 91 MPs, said it had not yet decided if it would support a no-confidence move against the prime minister. "No decision will be made in haste," said MNA Ahsan Iqbal, a spokesman for the PML-N. He said the party leadership "is
The PML-N, the second largest party in the House with 91 MPs, said it had not yet decided if it would support a no-confidence move against the prime minister. "No decision will be made in haste," said MNA Ahsan Iqbal, a spokesman for the PML-N. He said the party leadership "is
Rowdy Hamza beats up PML-N worker
LAHORE - The PML-N foundation day turned into a boxing ring on Thursday when Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif's son Hamza started punching a PML-N worker at the entrance of the ceremony at the Lahore Expo Centre.
The assault was so spontaneous that the worker could not be rescued and remained subject to the beating for a while. Nobody in the ceremony could comprehend the show of violence at the hand of Hamza Shahbaz, who is considered the heir to the PML-N throne.
The assault was so spontaneous that the worker could not be rescued and remained subject to the beating for a while. Nobody in the ceremony could comprehend the show of violence at the hand of Hamza Shahbaz, who is considered the heir to the PML-N throne.
PML-N continued its friendly-opposition role in 2010
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-N in 2010 kept on wandering from one pole to another in search of its identity as an opposition party or a ruling one while PML-Q made many botched attempts to enter the power corridors with the fractured body.
After posing an aggressive posture in the first quarter of 2010, PML-N succeeded in achieving its goal of getting 18th Amendment bill passed by the parliament in April which removed the constitutional bar in the way of Nawaz Sharif to
After posing an aggressive posture in the first quarter of 2010, PML-N succeeded in achieving its goal of getting 18th Amendment bill passed by the parliament in April which removed the constitutional bar in the way of Nawaz Sharif to
‘PML-N won’t support in-house change’
LAHORE - Contradicting Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali's statement, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would not support any in-house change in the National Assembly to oust the federal government. He was speaking at a press briefing at the Punjab Assembly Committee Room.
The minister said that the PML-N would not support any move to dislodge the Gilani government, as it was not in the national interest to oust
The minister said that the PML-N would not support any move to dislodge the Gilani government, as it was not in the national interest to oust
‘PML-N has failed to fulfill people’s needs’
LAHORE - Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz's (PML-N) government in Punjab has failed to cater for the needs of masses, however, he added that Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) would complete all the development projects after regaining power in the province.
Addressing a public meeting in Nankana Sahib on Thursday, he said that PML-N was not performing its duties as a major opposition party and the Punjab government
Addressing a public meeting in Nankana Sahib on Thursday, he said that PML-N was not performing its duties as a major opposition party and the Punjab government
PML-N, MQM go below the belt
ISLAMABAD - The spiralling bitterness between the PML-N and MQM turned fiery on Wednesday when the two sides indulged in highly personalised attacks at each other's leadership, vowing to make their "private and family matters" public.
After the National Assembly session was adjourned on Wednesday, Opposition Leader Nisar Ali Khan addressed a press conference outside the parliament building, reprimanding MQM chief Altaf Hussain for "objectionable" remarks against PML-N chief Nawaz
After the National Assembly session was adjourned on Wednesday, Opposition Leader Nisar Ali Khan addressed a press conference outside the parliament building, reprimanding MQM chief Altaf Hussain for "objectionable" remarks against PML-N chief Nawaz
PML-N ready for foundation day
LAHORE - All set, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz group will be celebrating its 104th foundation day on December 30.
The main function will be held at Expo Center Johar Town and will be presided over by PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif and attended by central and provincial leadership. A flag-hoisting ceremony will also be held.
The main function will be held at Expo Center Johar Town and will be presided over by PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif and attended by central and provincial leadership. A flag-hoisting ceremony will also be held.
PML-N senator wants removal of governors
ISLAMABAD - Senator Zafar Ali Shah challenged appointments of governors of all provinces in the Supreme Court, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday.
The petitioner contended that the president was bound to take advice from the prime minister while appointing governors in the light of Article 101 of the constitution. All the governors were appointed in former president Pervez Musharraf's tenure so all the appointments have now become unconstitutional.
Senator Shah who
The petitioner contended that the president was bound to take advice from the prime minister while appointing governors in the light of Article 101 of the constitution. All the governors were appointed in former president Pervez Musharraf's tenure so all the appointments have now become unconstitutional.
Senator Shah who
Doctors Hospital in the news again – Relatives rough up hospital...
LAHORE - The president of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Okara died here on Monday at the Doctors Hospital allegedly because of negligence by the doctors. He was under treatment at the hospital for some respiratory disorder.
The hospital is situated with the Johar Town Police precincts. The outraged relatives of the deceased thrashed the doctors and vandalised the hospital premises. The deceased Chaudhary Mehar, according to deceased's son Zahid, had been brought to
The hospital is situated with the Johar Town Police precincts. The outraged relatives of the deceased thrashed the doctors and vandalised the hospital premises. The deceased Chaudhary Mehar, according to deceased's son Zahid, had been brought to
Nawaz launches PML-N in Azad Kashmir
MUZAFFARABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif has criticised the chief of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, for supporting a dictatorial regime for 11 years.
During a public rally in Muzaffarabad on Sunday, wherein he formally announced to form the PML-N in Azad Jammu Kashmir, Nawaz slammed Altaf, saying those talking of a revolution should not have supported a dictator for 11 years.
Nawaz asked, "Why were 50 people killed in Karachi when the
During a public rally in Muzaffarabad on Sunday, wherein he formally announced to form the PML-N in Azad Jammu Kashmir, Nawaz slammed Altaf, saying those talking of a revolution should not have supported a dictator for 11 years.
Nawaz asked, "Why were 50 people killed in Karachi when the
Nawaz stops PML-N workers from celebrating his 61st birthday
LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, who turned 61 on Friday, stopped party workers from celebrating his birthday in order to show simplicity and austerity. A private function was held at the Sharif family farmhouse at Raiwind, which was attended by close family members.
According to the PML-N website, Nawaz was born on December 25, 1949 in Lahore. PML-N leaders organised cake-cutting ceremonies throughout the city in their personal capacity for
According to the PML-N website, Nawaz was born on December 25, 1949 in Lahore. PML-N leaders organised cake-cutting ceremonies throughout the city in their personal capacity for
‘PML-N will revolutionise agriculture’
LAHORE: Pakistan Agriculture Scientists Association (PASA) President and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Jamshed Iqbal Cheema on Wednesday said it was the right of the people to have inexpensive flour, sugar, fruits, vegetables and other grocery items. Addressing a meeting of the Agriculture Scientists Association, he regretted that Pakistan was an agricultural country but agricultural products were beyond the reach of the common man. He said PML-N, on coming to power,
MML broadening base to counter PML-N and PPP
ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Muslim League (MML), a four-party alliance of Muslim League factions, has geared up its efforts to form a broad-based political alliance to create a third force to challenge the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), sources said.
A source in the MML told Pakistan Today that the alliance was now contacting heads of smaller parties to form a broad-based political alliance.
"Ijazul Haq and Salim Saifullah recently held
A source in the MML told Pakistan Today that the alliance was now contacting heads of smaller parties to form a broad-based political alliance.
"Ijazul Haq and Salim Saifullah recently held
PML-N won’t back a move against Raisani
LAHORE: The PML-N has decided to remain silent spectator over possible change of government in Balochistan like its role in the National Assembly, refusing to be a part of any change.
A PML-N senior leader told Pakistan Today that the decision came at a meeting of the provincial organisation committee of Balochistan with Nawaz Sharif in the chair at Raiwind here on Tuesday.
A delegation of provincial organisation committee (Balochistan Chapter), led by provincial organiser
A PML-N senior leader told Pakistan Today that the decision came at a meeting of the provincial organisation committee of Balochistan with Nawaz Sharif in the chair at Raiwind here on Tuesday.
A delegation of provincial organisation committee (Balochistan Chapter), led by provincial organiser
PML-N workers are precious asset to party: Sanaullah
FAISALABAD - Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah acknowledged the contribution of PML-N workers from PP-70 to the restoration of democracy and called them a valuable asset.
The minister said this during a visit to the under-construction project of General Hospital Samanabad. "I assure you that your sacrifices for the party will not go waste," he said.
The occasion was attended by Superintending Engineer (SE) Ghazanfar Hussain, EDO (Health) Dr Rasheed Ahmed, Executive
The minister said this during a visit to the under-construction project of General Hospital Samanabad. "I assure you that your sacrifices for the party will not go waste," he said.
The occasion was attended by Superintending Engineer (SE) Ghazanfar Hussain, EDO (Health) Dr Rasheed Ahmed, Executive
PML-N govt building homes in the air
LAHORE - The Aashiyana Housing Project (AHP), backed by the Punjab government, is all set to turn into a housing scam, as mystery prevails over the procedures for the project despite the announcement of its inauguration.
As yet, there has been no notification about the project, land acquisition, land transfer, the number of plots and expression of interest for the development of the infrastructure of the AHP. The Punjab government announced the scheme with high-profile publicity
As yet, there has been no notification about the project, land acquisition, land transfer, the number of plots and expression of interest for the development of the infrastructure of the AHP. The Punjab government announced the scheme with high-profile publicity
