Tag: Revolution
‘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.
Biotechnology – a step towards green revolution
LAHORE - Pakistan is the world's sixth most populous country. The Economic Survey 2009-2010 indicates an estimated population of 169.9 million at end of June 2009, and an annual growth rate (revised) of 2.05 percent, it is expected that Pakistan will become the fourth largest nation on earth in population terms by 2050. But unfortunately, the burgeoning population is asymmetrical with the depleted land resources and in future we have to feed this massive population with these depleted
FAP working for green revolution
LAHORE - The Farmers Associates Pakistan (FAP) has a vision of working not only for the capacity building of farmers but also to introduce the concept of sustainable agriculture. It is working for achievement of yet another dream "The Next Green Revolution" in Pakistan.
FAP officials are now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The association was established in 1991 by its founder members Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Malik Khuda Bux Bucha (Late), Malik Afaq Ahmad Tiwana,
FAP officials are now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The association was established in 1991 by its founder members Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Malik Khuda Bux Bucha (Late), Malik Afaq Ahmad Tiwana,
Army should support revolution: Altaf
KARACHI - MQM chief Altaf Hussain on Monday again requested army generals to support the people bring a revolution in the country. Addressing a huge gathering of activists and office-bearers of the MQM Labour Division at Lal Qila ground Azizabad on the occasion of the 24th foundation day of the Labour Division, he said that he was subjected to ridicule when he spoke about a revolution in the country and now everybody is chanting slogans of revolution.
Hussain said that a report
Hussain said that a report
Imran urges students to support revolution
Lahore - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan addressed students of Institute of Management Sciences on Monday. He said, "The revolution will kick corrupt politicians and rulers into the sea; future of the country belongs to students who should come out to bring a change."
He said that rulers were spending on their own luxuries but they were not ready to invest in the education sector. He further said PTI raised the revolution slogan not for power but to kick
He said that rulers were spending on their own luxuries but they were not ready to invest in the education sector. He further said PTI raised the revolution slogan not for power but to kick
‘Change will come through Islamic revolution’
LAHORE - If the Holy Prophet (PBUH) brought one message then there should be no divide amongst the Muslims, Consul General of Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Nikan said in a function held by the Pak-Iran Friendship Association on the 32nd anniversary of Islamic revolution of Islamic Republic of Iran and in commemoration of the auspicious occasion of the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) at a local restaurant on Monday.
Senior journalist and political analyst Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami,
Senior journalist and political analyst Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami,
Imran foresees Egypt-like revolution in Pakistan, asks rulers to pack up
FAISALABAD - Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that an Egypt-like revolution is imminent in Pakistan, asking the rulers to pack up and leave. He was addressing his party workers at Municipal Stadium. The PTI leader who has repeatedly spoken against the political alliance between PPP and PML-N said Nawaz Sharif and his party are not inclined to hold Asif Ali Zardari or his party accountable owing to their mutual interests.
"The masses are drowning in the
"The masses are drowning in the
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,
Iran hails Revolution Day fall of US ally Mubarak
TEHRAN - Iran on Saturday revelled in US discomfiture at the loss of veteran ally Hosni Mubarak and pointedly ignored parallels, bluntly drawn by Washington, between the protest movements in Cairo and Tehran.
Iranian officials trumpeted the fact that the veteran Egyptian strongman's shock resignation after 18 straight days of protests came on February 11 -- the same day as the 1979 Islamic revolution which overthrew the US-backed shah. And disregarding US accusations of
Iranian officials trumpeted the fact that the veteran Egyptian strongman's shock resignation after 18 straight days of protests came on February 11 -- the same day as the 1979 Islamic revolution which overthrew the US-backed shah. And disregarding US accusations of
Bowl for revolution, Altaf tells Sarfraz Nawaz
KARACHI - Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has urged cricketing hero Sarfraz Nawaz to bowl for revolution in the country, and bring about a system where the reins of the country are handed to honest and sincere citizens.
Talking to Nawaz on phone from London, Hussain felicitated the cricketer on joining the MQM and said that his admission to the party means that revolution is around the corner. Nawaz told Hussain that he was willing to serve the country in any
Talking to Nawaz on phone from London, Hussain felicitated the cricketer on joining the MQM and said that his admission to the party means that revolution is around the corner. Nawaz told Hussain that he was willing to serve the country in any
Senators warn of Egypt-like ‘revolution’ in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Senators on Thursday warned the government of Egypt-like 'revolution' in the country if it failed to mitigate the sufferings of the poor and overcome the energy crisis as there was no hope visible.
Speaking on an adjournment motion on unscheduled load shedding, excessive billing and hiked power tariff in the Upper House of parliament, they said despite repeated warnings, it was not likely that the government would take remedial measures. Senator Tahir Hussain Mashhadi
Speaking on an adjournment motion on unscheduled load shedding, excessive billing and hiked power tariff in the Upper House of parliament, they said despite repeated warnings, it was not likely that the government would take remedial measures. Senator Tahir Hussain Mashhadi
Opp warns govt of Egypt-like revolution
ISLAMABAD - Urging the government to mend its ways, the opposition on Monday warned the treasury benches of an uprising in Pakistan such as those in Tunisia and Egypt, anticipating that Pakistan was fast forwarding to a revolt.
Taking part in the debate on the price hike in the country, Humayoun Saifullah of the PML-Q urged the government to introduce reforms in the existing financial system to check the mounting inflation. Bahadur Khan Sihar said a constitutional amendment
Taking part in the debate on the price hike in the country, Humayoun Saifullah of the PML-Q urged the government to introduce reforms in the existing financial system to check the mounting inflation. Bahadur Khan Sihar said a constitutional amendment
Iran backs Egypt’s ‘revolution of the noble’
TEHRAN - Iran on Sunday praised Egypt's "revolution of the noble" and slammed Western governments' "backward" reaction to the uprising in the Arab nation, state media reported.
"The voice of the brave people of Egypt is the voice of revolution. The start of this revolution has astonished the despotic regimes of the region," parliament speaker Ali Larijani was quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency.
"The parliament supports the uprising of the Tunisian and
"The voice of the brave people of Egypt is the voice of revolution. The start of this revolution has astonished the despotic regimes of the region," parliament speaker Ali Larijani was quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency.
"The parliament supports the uprising of the Tunisian and
‘Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution undermining Arab regimes’
DUBAI - From Egypt to Jordan and Algeria to Yemen, Tunisia's "Jasmine Revolution" has begun to undermine Arab regimes that have for decades maintained their control through fear, analysts say. "The question is who remains," not which country is next, said Amr Hamzawy, the research director at the Carnegie Middle East Centre in Beirut, adding that popular protests could affect most Arab states except for Gulf oil monarchies.
"What we are seeing is a regional trend - not only about
"What we are seeing is a regional trend - not only about
Altaf urges Army to ‘support revolution’
KARACHI - Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Monday asked the army and the judiciary to support "the oppressed people's revolution" and urged those "who repeatedly imposed martial law in the past" to come forward and bring an end to the growing crime in Punjab.
"The oppressed people's revolution is the fate of Pakistan. I am sure that the army and the judiciary will extend their support to this revolution against landlords and capitalists. If there is a need to
"The oppressed people's revolution is the fate of Pakistan. I am sure that the army and the judiciary will extend their support to this revolution against landlords and capitalists. If there is a need to
Tunisia mourns victims of revolution
TUNIS - Tunisia began national mourning on Friday for the dozens killed in its revolution, a week after the ouster of veteran ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, as new protests called for the old regime to be destroyed. Flags flew at half-mast and state television broadcast prayers from the Koran for the 78 people that officials say were killed when security forces cracked down on a wave of social protests that began last month.
Tunisia's Religious Affairs Ministry said all imams
Tunisia's Religious Affairs Ministry said all imams
Tunisia’s ‘Jasmine revolution’ jolts Arab world
CAIRO - The ousting of Tunisia's president after violent protests is a stark warning to authoritarian regimes across the Arab world, whose people have long voiced similar grievances, analysts said on Saturday.
A joke making the rounds in Egypt shortly after the news that the Tunisian leader, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, had fled the country after 23 years in power, reflects the mood on the streets of Arab nations.
It says: "Ben Ali's plane is approaching Sharm el-Sheikh
A joke making the rounds in Egypt shortly after the news that the Tunisian leader, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, had fled the country after 23 years in power, reflects the mood on the streets of Arab nations.
It says: "Ben Ali's plane is approaching Sharm el-Sheikh
