Tag: Seeks
Belarus seeks answers over mystery bombing
MINSK - Belarus on Tuesday hunted the perpetrators of the Minsk metro bombing that killed 12 as President Alexander Lukashenko pointed to a foreign link in the first deadly attack in its modern history.
The explosion at a busy metro station in the heart of the Belarussian capital near the headquarters of Lukashenko stunned a city which has never seen attacks like those suffered in neighbouring Russia.
Authorities described the attack in the early evening rush hour on Monday
The explosion at a busy metro station in the heart of the Belarussian capital near the headquarters of Lukashenko stunned a city which has never seen attacks like those suffered in neighbouring Russia.
Authorities described the attack in the early evening rush hour on Monday
‘US seeks renewal of ties with Pakistan’
ISLAMABAD - As Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief General Ahmad Shuja Pasha left for the United States on Monday to discuss conflicting issues causing a rise in tensions between Islamabad and Washington, US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter here asked for the "renewal" of bilateral ties and said progress in Pakistan was vital for his country. Pasha is travelling to Washington on invitation from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief Leon Panetta, as the US wants to restart
Nasir seeks time to appear before Punjab chief secretary
LAHORE - PCS Officers' Association President Rai Manzur Nasir on Monday requested for a weeks time to personally appear before the Punjab chief secretary (CS) owing to various reasons. Nasir has been issued show-cause notice and was supposed to appear for a personal hearing with the CS on Monday but on the time of hearing, he requested the competent authority for a weeks' time.
A senior officer said that Nasir took the plea that he did not receive the show-cause notice and
A senior officer said that Nasir took the plea that he did not receive the show-cause notice and
Riyadh seeks help to arrest militants
ISLAMABAD - Saudi Arabia has sought Pakistan's help for the arrest of three Al Qaeda-linked militants allegedly hiding in Waziristan and believed to have masterminded the 2009 suicide attack on Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, the Saudi deputy interior minister, who has been at the forefront of the Kingdom's efforts to eradicate terrorism.
Prince Muhammad, son of Interior Minister Prince Nayef, survived assassination attempt in August 2009. Abdullah Hassan Al Aseery, a suicide bomber
Prince Muhammad, son of Interior Minister Prince Nayef, survived assassination attempt in August 2009. Abdullah Hassan Al Aseery, a suicide bomber
Ailing comedian Mastana seeks support for reatment
ISLAMABAD - The family of ailing stage drama actor and comedian, Mastana on Saturday sought financial assistance and support to get his expensive medical treatment.
Murtaza Hassan alias Mastana has proved his acting skill in every field of acting, but now he is ill and needs help of his admirers.
Appealing for the help at a news channel, Mastana's son, Sajid Hassan said his father has been getting medical treatment in Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur but our family cannot afford
Murtaza Hassan alias Mastana has proved his acting skill in every field of acting, but now he is ill and needs help of his admirers.
Appealing for the help at a news channel, Mastana's son, Sajid Hassan said his father has been getting medical treatment in Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur but our family cannot afford
PM seeks support, Nawaz says he won’t rock the boat
LONDON - The PPP and the PML-N on Friday agreed to join hands to strengthen democracy and democratic institutions in the country. The leadership of both parties made the pledge when Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani called on PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif at his Park Lane apartment in London to inquire after him following a heart surgery.
Nawaz has been resting since the surgery performed last month. Both leaders had an hour-long meeting and discussed political and economic situation
Nawaz has been resting since the surgery performed last month. Both leaders had an hour-long meeting and discussed political and economic situation
Law Ministry seeks statement of key ZAB case witness
ISLAMABAD - Senior consultant to the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry, Arif Chaudhry on Friday wrote a letter to the District Magistrate Islamabad seeking certified copy of the statement of Masood Mahmood, an 'approver' in the case of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZAB).
In a one-page letter to the District Magistrate Islamabad, Arif Chaudhry stated that FIR No. 402 was registered against then prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on November 11, 1974
In a one-page letter to the District Magistrate Islamabad, Arif Chaudhry stated that FIR No. 402 was registered against then prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on November 11, 1974
Raisani seeks EU, CARs’ consulates in Gwadar
QUETTA - Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani has offered European Union and Central Asian Republics provision of all facilities for setting up their trade consulates in Gwadar and launching development projects on BOT basis.
He expressed these views at a meeting with the French consul general who called on him here the other day. Balochistan ministers, Abdul Khaliq Achakzai and Mir Asad Baloch, Chief Secretary Ahmad Bakhsh Lehri and French Honourary Consul General
He expressed these views at a meeting with the French consul general who called on him here the other day. Balochistan ministers, Abdul Khaliq Achakzai and Mir Asad Baloch, Chief Secretary Ahmad Bakhsh Lehri and French Honourary Consul General
Who seeks what and why?
NEWS ANALYSIS - The decision of Asif Ali Zardari-led Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to file a reference with the Supreme Court (SC) under Article 186 of the Constitution to revisit the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) case has not only generated an intense political and legal debate, it has also raised a central question that as to what drove him seek reopening of the case thirty-two years after the former prime minister was sent to gallows. There must be a hidden method in this move even if
Cornered Gbagbo flees to bunker, seeks exit deal
ABIDJAN - Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo hunkered down in a bunker at his home Tuesday after being cornered by his arch rival's followers, as his own forces silenced their weapons and asked for a ceasefire.
Having resisted calls to cede power to internationally recognised president Alassane Ouattara for four months, Gbagbo was now trying to strike a deal to quit, according to the former colonial power France. "We are today I hope on the brink of convincing Mr Gbagbo to
Having resisted calls to cede power to internationally recognised president Alassane Ouattara for four months, Gbagbo was now trying to strike a deal to quit, according to the former colonial power France. "We are today I hope on the brink of convincing Mr Gbagbo to
Petition seeks action against Sheesha raids
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday summoned Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Aslam Tareen for April 11 on a petition by two cafes' owners for stopping them from offering Sheesha.
Earlier, Model Town SP appeared before the court of Justice Iftikhar Hussain and said Sheesha cafes were hub of narcotics and immoral activities. He said police had received many complaints against these cafes. After hearing the SP, the court summoned CCPO on next date of hearing.
Earlier, Model Town SP appeared before the court of Justice Iftikhar Hussain and said Sheesha cafes were hub of narcotics and immoral activities. He said police had received many complaints against these cafes. After hearing the SP, the court summoned CCPO on next date of hearing.
LHC seeks reply on petition against NAB Punjab DG
LAHORE - A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Monday sought reply until April 11 from the federal government on a petition seeking to restrain National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Punjab Director General (DG) Rana Zahid Mehmood from working until decision on the petition against his appointment.
Shah Faisal Qureshi clubbed the petition with his earlier petition against the appointment of the NAB Punjab DG. The petitioner submitted that Zahid was committing illegalities
Shah Faisal Qureshi clubbed the petition with his earlier petition against the appointment of the NAB Punjab DG. The petitioner submitted that Zahid was committing illegalities
SBP seeks to broaden tax base swiftly
KARACHI - Pakistan's economy has shown signs of improvement but quick steps are needed to broaden the tax base to benefit from the growth in untaxed sectors, such as agriculture, the country's central bank governor has said. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Shahid Kardar said in an interview, that he was worried by a 'structural shift' of incomes towards the untaxed sectors.
"With this shift of incomes away from the tax paying sectors to non-tax paying sectors, the
"With this shift of incomes away from the tax paying sectors to non-tax paying sectors, the
Sindh govt seeks five-year budget for ministries devolved under 18th Amend
KARACHI - The cash-strapped Sindh government is seeking the federal government's help for ensuring at least five years' budget for the ministries devolved under the 18th Constitutional Amendment so that the affairs of the departments could be run properly in the future.
The demand was made by the province's financial experts at a meeting held in Islamabad on January 29, 2011 with senior officials of the Finance Ministry.
The gathering was also attended by finance authorities
The demand was made by the province's financial experts at a meeting held in Islamabad on January 29, 2011 with senior officials of the Finance Ministry.
The gathering was also attended by finance authorities
Eyeing Chinese help, Qamar seeks reprioritisation of energy projects
ISLAMABAD - Since many of the ongoing energy projects in the country are being completed under Chinese assistance, the Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar has directed the departments concerned to reprioritise the same. He observed that revamping process would also be discussed at the forthcoming meeting of Pakistan China energy working group. An official source said that the minister gave these directions at a specially convened meeting on the energy sector projects. He
Petition seeks to restrain Punjab NAB DG from working
LAHORE - A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday seeking to restrain National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Punjab DG Rana Zahid Mahmood from working, as a petition against his appointment is already pending in court. Shah Faisal Qureshi clubbed the petition with his earlier petition against the appointment of the NAB Punjab DG. The petitioner submitted that Zahid was committing illegalities during pendency of the case against his appointment. Qureshi said that
Muralitharan seeks tickets
MUMBAI - Retiring Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan's search for a couple of passes for Saturday's World Cup final symbolised the region's insatiable thirst for the game and the popularity of its biggest spectacle.
Muralitharan wants his Indian in-laws to be part of his international swansong and media reports said he had approached the local organisers to arrange some passes for them. It was not known if the off-spinner was successful.
"It's a small stadium and I
Muralitharan wants his Indian in-laws to be part of his international swansong and media reports said he had approached the local organisers to arrange some passes for them. It was not known if the off-spinner was successful.
"It's a small stadium and I
