Tag: Political
Leading political leaders facing life threats
ISLAMABAD - Senior officials of the Interior Ministry on Wednesday informed the special committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that there was serious threat to the lives of JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman, ANP President Asfandyar Wali Khan, PML-Q President Shujaat Hussain and former information minister Sherry Rehman.
The PAC special committee, which met with Riaz Hussain Pirzada in the chair, was told this by Interior Affairs Secretary Qamar Zaman Chaudhry that intelligence
The PAC special committee, which met with Riaz Hussain Pirzada in the chair, was told this by Interior Affairs Secretary Qamar Zaman Chaudhry that intelligence
Omanis demand political, wage reforms
MUSCAT - Protesters pressed for political and labour demands on Tuesday across the Gulf state of Oman, where a string of concessions from veteran ruler Sultan Qaboos bin Said have failed to bring unrest to an end.
Qaboos, in power for 40 years, decided earlier this week to cede some legislative powers to the partially elected Oman Council, which is so far only an advisory body.
At present, only the sultan and his cabinet can legislate. The government also said it would
Qaboos, in power for 40 years, decided earlier this week to cede some legislative powers to the partially elected Oman Council, which is so far only an advisory body.
At present, only the sultan and his cabinet can legislate. The government also said it would
Some want to take PPP’s political space away: Zardari
KARACHI - PPP Co-chairman and President Asif Ali Zardari has said that some people were working to "take away our political space", calling it against the 18th Amendment and in view of the Senate election in March next year.
Chairing a meeting of the PPP Sindh parliamentary committee on Saturday, Zardari said he had convened the meeting to discuss the country's immediate issues and the challenges faced by the federation and the province.The president said he had sent a written
Chairing a meeting of the PPP Sindh parliamentary committee on Saturday, Zardari said he had convened the meeting to discuss the country's immediate issues and the challenges faced by the federation and the province.The president said he had sent a written
Govt should seek a political solution to terrorism: Jhagra
PESHWAR - The government should find a political solution to the problem of militancy which has ruined the country instead of complying with the US' wish of 'do more,' central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Iqbal Zafar Jaghra Saturday said.
He was speakint at a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club.
He said militants were not only killing innocents but were also affecting the business and education.
He maintained the PML (N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif was the
He was speakint at a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club.
He said militants were not only killing innocents but were also affecting the business and education.
He maintained the PML (N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif was the
‘Education necessary for political, economic revolution’
FAISALABAD - Only education could bring revolution in political, economic and social fabrics of the society as no community could make progress without it, said Faisalabad Education Executive District Officer (EDO) Sohaib Imran while talking to Pakistan Today. People could put themselves on a proper pedestal in the comity of nations by focusing on the education sector, he said, adding that Punjab Government was determined to spread education in every house and hut of the province.
Terrorists can exploit political rifts
SITUATIONER - Political motives on the part of certain stalwarts of peace lashkar and senior officials within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government are becoming beneficial to no other than militants, sheltering in surrounding areas of Peshawar.
The war of words between the peace lashkar and the ruling Awami National Party is now turning the "war on terror" to another direction. After coming into power around three years ago, ANP leaders initiated steps for the constitution of peace
The war of words between the peace lashkar and the ruling Awami National Party is now turning the "war on terror" to another direction. After coming into power around three years ago, ANP leaders initiated steps for the constitution of peace
Dalai Lama to resign as Tibetan political leader
DHARAMSHALA - The Dalai Lama announced on Thursday he would step down as political head of Tibet's exiled government, but continue to push the Tibetan cause in his key role as its spiritual figurehead. In a speech on the anniversary of a failed uprising in 1959 against Chinese rule, the Dalai Lama said he would seek an amendment allowing him to resign his political office when the exiled Tibetan parliament meets next week.
"As early as the 1960s, I have repeatedly stressed that
"As early as the 1960s, I have repeatedly stressed that
Pope’s book says Jesus was no ‘political revolutionary’
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI has rejected the idea of Jesus as a "revolutionary" saying he used the "power of love" in a new book in which he also says the Jews were not responsible for Christ's death. The pope writes in the second volume of "Jesus of Nazareth", his biography of Christ, according to an Italian version of the book, that the son of God "did not come as a destroyer, he did not bring the sword of a revolutionary". Christ instead came to the world "with the gift of
IAEA under heavy political pressure: Iran
TEHRAN - Iran on Tuesday said the UN atomic watchdog was under "heavy political pressure" after the agency reported Tehran may have engaged in nuclear weaponisation studies more recently than previously thought."If... the old issue of alleged studies which has no foundation is brought up then it shows that heavy political pressure is being exerted on the agency," foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said in reaction to the finding.
The IAEA chief Yuikya Amano said on
The IAEA chief Yuikya Amano said on
Army should not be consulted on political matters: Pagara
KARACHI - The army should not be consulted on political matters, Pakistan Muslim League-Functional leader Pir Pagara said at a reception thrown by former provincial minister Imtiaz Shaikh at his residence. "There will be no general elections in Pakistan for the next 20 to 25 years," he added. Pagara said that new criteria of eligibility for vote-casting would be formulated, according to which the right to vote would be given to taxpayers, the affluent and those who are at least
A big mouth puts Straw’s political future in jeopardy
LONDON - The political future of Jack Straw, former British Foreign Secretary, is at stake after his refusal to apologise over his remarks about British Pakistani men.
Straw, a member of the parliament from the Blackburn constituency, which is largely dominated by Pakistanis from the Gujrat district, spoiled his relations with the electorate last month by telling a local channel that there was a specific problem in some areas, including his constituency, where men of Pakistani
Straw, a member of the parliament from the Blackburn constituency, which is largely dominated by Pakistanis from the Gujrat district, spoiled his relations with the electorate last month by telling a local channel that there was a specific problem in some areas, including his constituency, where men of Pakistani
Badr’s daughter’s marriage turns into political assembly
LAHORE - The marriage ceremony of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Secretary General Jahangir Badr turned into a gigantic political gathering on Saturday evening. A large number of prominent figures from all spheres of life, including Prime Minister Yosaf Raza Gilani, federal ministers, PPP leaders and politicians from PML-N, MQM, PML-Q, and President AJK Raja Zulqarnain attended the function.
Other prominent personalities present included Saudi Abmassador Abdul Aziz Algadir,
Other prominent personalities present included Saudi Abmassador Abdul Aziz Algadir,
Clashes spread to Ivory Coast’s political capital
ABIDJAN - Clashes between Ivory Coast security forces and supporters of would-be president Alassane Ouattara spread in the early hours to the political capital, Yamoussoukro, witnesses said on Friday. Patrols of the Defence and Security Forces (FDS) loyal to outgoing president Laurent Gbagbo, who has refused to step down after November elections, came under fire in the Dioulabougou district, and sustained shooting went on until 7am (0700 GMT). A local journalist told AFP that sporadic
Stay order against ‘political appointments’ in police maintained until March 8
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday maintained the stay order against alleged political appointments in the Karachi police until March 8.
An SHC division bench, comprising Justices Maqbool Baqir and Shahid Anwer Bajwa, also directed Sindh Advocate General Fatah Malak to produce the complete record of the written and verbal tests.
On February 1, the SHC had restricted the Sindh government from appointing constables in the Karachi police who were allegedly
An SHC division bench, comprising Justices Maqbool Baqir and Shahid Anwer Bajwa, also directed Sindh Advocate General Fatah Malak to produce the complete record of the written and verbal tests.
On February 1, the SHC had restricted the Sindh government from appointing constables in the Karachi police who were allegedly
Political tension keeps KSE sagging
KARACHI - The local bourse saw another day of lackluster activity triggered by mounting political uncertainty on the local and international front. Investors were wary to invest and traded, as PML-N's agenda implementation deadline neared the finish line.
Furthermore, US-Pak diplomatic ties remained on a brink following the recent diplomatic row of Raymond Davis, while deteriorating situation in the Middle East spurred fear of foreign selling. News, over the weekend, regarding
Furthermore, US-Pak diplomatic ties remained on a brink following the recent diplomatic row of Raymond Davis, while deteriorating situation in the Middle East spurred fear of foreign selling. News, over the weekend, regarding
Egypt’s Muslim Brothers aim to form political party
CAIRO - Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Tuesday said it will form a political party in the wake of the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak's regime, which banned but broadly tolerated the Islamist opposition group.
"The Muslim Brotherhood believes in the freedom to form parties and is therefore determined to have its own political party," Mohammed Mursi, a member of the group's political bureau, said in a statement. "All that prevented the group from achieving this demand was the law on
"The Muslim Brotherhood believes in the freedom to form parties and is therefore determined to have its own political party," Mohammed Mursi, a member of the group's political bureau, said in a statement. "All that prevented the group from achieving this demand was the law on
Belgium plans ‘chips revolution’ to break political deadlock
BRUSSELS - Belgium this week snatches Iraq's record as the country boasting the world's longest recent political crisis - an event celebrated tongue-in-cheek by a "chips revolution" honouring its favourite dish. After boycotts on sex and shaving, Thursday's bid to bring feuding politicians back to the negotiating table is the latest proving the country at least still has humour.
On Thursday, the nation of 11 million people, prestigious home to global institutions the EU and NATO,
On Thursday, the nation of 11 million people, prestigious home to global institutions the EU and NATO,
