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Court orders CSA to reinstate president
JOHANNESBURG - Cricket South Africa (CSA) was ordered to reinstate its former president with immediate effect, the high court in Johannesburg ruled on Friday. Mtutuzeli Nyoka was removed from his position in February after a vote of no confidence was passed against him by the board of CSA.
However, Nyoka took CSA to court claiming the correct procedure was not followed because he had not received proper notification of the meeting which led to his ousting. Judge Phineas Mojapelo
However, Nyoka took CSA to court claiming the correct procedure was not followed because he had not received proper notification of the meeting which led to his ousting. Judge Phineas Mojapelo
GCCI president condemns drone attacks
GUJRANWALA - Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President Sheikh Sarwat Ikram has condemned continuous drone attacks and termed it major hurdle in the economic growth of the country. While talking to a delegation of local traders, Ikram said Pakistan was being suffered by a so called war on terror imposed on it by America and added that innocent Pakistanis were martyred by Americans for years now. He added that American aggression inside Pakistan was not less than
Afghanistan war destabilising Pakistan, says President Zardari
LAHORE - President Asif Ali Zardari told British newspaper The Guardian in an interview that the war in Afghanistan was destabilising Pakistan and seriously undermining efforts to restore its democratic institutions and economic prosperity after a decade of military dictatorship. Zardari also pointed to widespread concern in Pakistan at the slow pace of efforts to end the Afghan conflict, and said some US politicians showed limited understanding of the impact of American policies.
GB Assembly passes two resolutions in favour of President Zardari
GILGIT - The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly (GBA) on Monday passed two resolutions supporting President Asif Ali Zardari in reference with reopening the case of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto by the Supreme Court of Pakistan and against abusive language used by the opposition leader, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, for President Zardari. At the 12th regular session of GBA, chaired by Speaker Wazir Baig, the resolution regarding investigation of Bhutto case was tabled by the adviser to Chief Minister (CM)
Ousted Egyptian president summoned for questioning
CAIRO - Egypt has ordered Hosni Mubarak and his sons to be questioned over violence against protesters and alleged corruption, as the ousted president defended his reputation after protests calling for him to be put on trial.
Interior Minister Mansur Essawy said "all measures would be taken to ensure the safety of Mubarak and his sons" Alaa and Gamal when they go in for questioning, but warned that they could face arrest if they refuse to show up. "If the former president and his
Interior Minister Mansur Essawy said "all measures would be taken to ensure the safety of Mubarak and his sons" Alaa and Gamal when they go in for questioning, but warned that they could face arrest if they refuse to show up. "If the former president and his
President Zardari to visit Turkey
ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a four-day official visit to Turkey on Monday.
According to Foreign Office Spokesperson besides bilateral relations, recent developments in the middle east, North Africa and the Gulf are expected to figure in consultations between the leadership of the two countries.
She said Pakistan enjoys special relations with Turkey which are deeply rooted in the ethos of the people of the two countries. President Asif Ali Zardari's
According to Foreign Office Spokesperson besides bilateral relations, recent developments in the middle east, North Africa and the Gulf are expected to figure in consultations between the leadership of the two countries.
She said Pakistan enjoys special relations with Turkey which are deeply rooted in the ethos of the people of the two countries. President Asif Ali Zardari's
Kazakh govt resigns after president inaugurated
STANA - Kazakhstan's cabinet offered its resignation on Friday, in line with the constitution, after Nursultan Nazarbayev was inaugurated for five more years as president of the Central Asian state.
Nazarbayev, re-elected by a landslide in Sunday's presidential vote, is expected to re-appoint or replace government ministers over the next few days.
Until then, ministers would continue in an acting capacity, Prime Minister Karim Masimov said in an address to Nazarbayev in
Nazarbayev, re-elected by a landslide in Sunday's presidential vote, is expected to re-appoint or replace government ministers over the next few days.
Until then, ministers would continue in an acting capacity, Prime Minister Karim Masimov said in an address to Nazarbayev in
Bill Gates telephones President Asif Ali Zardari
ISLAMABAD - Chairman Microsoft Corporation and Bill Gates Foundation Mr Bill Gates Wednesday telephoned President Asif Ali Zardari.
Spokesperson to the President Mr Farhatullah Babar said that Bill Gates talked about health related issues in Pakistan particularly the progress made on the Polio Eradication campaign which is being undertaken by the government of Pakistan in collaboration with the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation.
The President appreciated and lauded the
Spokesperson to the President Mr Farhatullah Babar said that Bill Gates talked about health related issues in Pakistan particularly the progress made on the Polio Eradication campaign which is being undertaken by the government of Pakistan in collaboration with the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation.
The President appreciated and lauded the
ZAB reference challenged in SHC, but will President Obama testify?
KARACHI - The reference filed by President Asif Ali Zardari in the Supreme Court for reopening the case of the "judicial murder" of former premier Zulfikar Ali Bhutto has been challenged in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on the grounds that two prior Pakistan People's Party (PPP)-led governments did not bother to take any such initiative, and such a reference will weaken the judiciary.
President Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Federal Law Ministry, US President Barrack
President Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Federal Law Ministry, US President Barrack
Qamar appointed NBP president
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has appointed Qamar Hussain as President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), for a period of three years. He would replace the former NBP Chief Ali Raza, who had worked at the post for almost a decade.
The new NBP president faces a huge challenge of restoring image of the state-owned bank which has, in the past, been frequently questioned by media and businessmen for its unprofessional approach and malpractices.
Qamar,
The new NBP president faces a huge challenge of restoring image of the state-owned bank which has, in the past, been frequently questioned by media and businessmen for its unprofessional approach and malpractices.
Qamar,
Indian president praises winners
NEW DELHI - Indian President Pratibha Patil said the national cricket team had earned the gratitude of "a billion-plus Indians" after winning the World Cup Saturday for the first time since 1983.
As the victory over Sri Lanka in Mumbai triggered celebrations across the country, Patil sent a congratulatory message to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his players. "All of you truly deserve the thanks of a billion-plus Indians," said Patil, who watched the final in the packed
As the victory over Sri Lanka in Mumbai triggered celebrations across the country, Patil sent a congratulatory message to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his players. "All of you truly deserve the thanks of a billion-plus Indians," said Patil, who watched the final in the packed
President signs ZAB reference
ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari signed a reference on Friday under Article 186 of the constitution for the court to reopen the case of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and give its opinion on the death sentence awarded to the former prime minister by the Lahore High Court and subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court in March 1979 in a split verdict.
The president signed the reference accompanied by close aides Law Minister Babar Awan and Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza. The
The president signed the reference accompanied by close aides Law Minister Babar Awan and Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza. The
President signs reference to Supreme Court on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto case
ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari signed reference under Article 186 of the Constitution to revisit the case of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and give its opinion on the death sentence awarded to Pakistan's first directly elected Prime Minister by the Lahore High Court and subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court in March 1979 in a split verdict.
The President signed the reference a short while ago in the presence of Law Minister Babar Awan and Sindh home minister Zulfikar
The President signed the reference a short while ago in the presence of Law Minister Babar Awan and Sindh home minister Zulfikar
Rizwan elected LDFA president
LAHORE - Mian Rizwan Ali, the newly-elected President of the Lahore District Football Association (LDFA), has said that Lahore is full of talented footballers, but no platform was created for them by previous LDFAs. Rizwan said that the majority of footballers came from Lahore, but they came into the limelight due to their own uphill struggle and dedication.
Rizwan clinched the post unopposed to take control of one of the biggest football districts on Wednesday. He urged LDFA
Rizwan clinched the post unopposed to take control of one of the biggest football districts on Wednesday. He urged LDFA
SCBA president condemns police torture of labourers
LAHORE - Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Aasma Jahangir condemned the police's torture of Punjab Tenants' Association, young doctors and lady health workers and their arrests. In a statement issued on Thursday, she said that the police 'highhandedness' on the protestors exposed the slogan of good governance in Punjab. She said holding a protest was a basic human right and people could not take to roads when their rights were not protected.
She said that in a
She said that in a
PM calls on President, briefs about his visit to India
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Thursday and briefed the President about his visit to India and his discussion with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi and also about the talks in India between the Interior Secretaries of the two countries.
According to a press release issued here on Thursday, the President welcomed the meeting of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with the Indian leadership
According to a press release issued here on Thursday, the President welcomed the meeting of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with the Indian leadership
Kosovo president quits
PRISTINA - Kosovo's President Behgjet Pacolli resigned on Wednesday after the constitutional court ruled that his election by parliament a month ago was not constitutional, but he would run for the office again, an aide said.
The resignation of Pacolli, who was elected to the largely ceremonial job in a power-sharing deal with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, might force early parliamentary elections unless ruling and opposition parties cooperate to end the deadlock.
Pacolli's
The resignation of Pacolli, who was elected to the largely ceremonial job in a power-sharing deal with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, might force early parliamentary elections unless ruling and opposition parties cooperate to end the deadlock.
Pacolli's
