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Zardari for bridging political divide on economic challenges
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday sought help from the country’s business community and leading entrepreneurs in bridging gulf among all political parties to...
BoDs of state-run departments to be dissolved: Zardari
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President Asif Ali Zardari has told his economic managers and the chief executive officers of mega companies that the boards of directors (BoDs)...
Bilawal to take political tasks on return in Sept
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday announced that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will take up “some political responsibility” upon returning from the UK...
No harm in shaking hands with the Chaudhrys: Zardari
ISLAMABAD - Allaying concerns of some of the PPP parliamentarians over power-sharing deal with the PML-Q, President Asif Ali Zardari has said if he could reconcile with the MQM, which had killed more than 100 PPP workers, there was no harm in shaking hands with the Chaudhrys to advance the party's policy of reconciliation in national interest, Pakistan Today learnt on Wednesday.
A source in the PPP said President Zardari, while addressing a PPP parliamentary party meeting the
A source in the PPP said President Zardari, while addressing a PPP parliamentary party meeting the
Tasnim appreciates Zardari for pursuing Benazir vision of reconciliation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Former Minister of State for Interior Tasnim Ahmad Qureshi appreciated President Zardari for following Benazir Bhutto's vision of reconciliation.
He said credit of introducing the reconciliation policy goes to Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and President Asif Zardari has been following the same vision.
Tasnim said, Zardari convinced PML-N for taking part in general elections under the same policy and invited all the political parties, which succeeded in the
He said credit of introducing the reconciliation policy goes to Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and President Asif Zardari has been following the same vision.
Tasnim said, Zardari convinced PML-N for taking part in general elections under the same policy and invited all the political parties, which succeeded in the
Zardari takes party on board over national govt
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Peoples Party's Co-chairman President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday took his party's parliamentary leaders into confidence on the government's talks with other political parties for formation of a broad-based government, including the inclusion of the PML-Q into the federal cabinet.
Addressing PPP MNAs at the presidency on Tuesday, Zardari said the PPP would continue its march towards strengthening democracy and state institutions besides putting economy back
Addressing PPP MNAs at the presidency on Tuesday, Zardari said the PPP would continue its march towards strengthening democracy and state institutions besides putting economy back
Zardari, Erdogan pledge to strengthen strategic partnership
ANKARA - President Asif Ali Zardari and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday made a renewed pledge to build a strategic partnership focusing on achieving economic prosperity and strengthening political ties.
President Asif Zardari held a meeting with the Turkish prime minister at a luncheon at his official residence. Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar, Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar were present on
President Asif Zardari held a meeting with the Turkish prime minister at a luncheon at his official residence. Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar, Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar were present on
Zardari, Gilani on same page vis-a-vis Indo-Pak ties
ANKARA/ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari told Turkish daily Today's Zaman on Tuesday that Pakistan had a clear strategy on how to tackle terrorism and that dialogue was the only way to normalise relations with India, as Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani showered praise on his Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday, calling him a sensible person "who really wants Pakistan and India to resolve their contentious issues" and stated that two countries could not afford
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)
Zardari leaving for Turkey to take up US-Taliban talks
ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari will leave for Turkey today (Monday) on a four-day official visit to discuss with Turkish leaders the US-backed Afghan reconciliation process that will involve fresh round of peace talks between the Karzai government and the Taliban on Turkish soil next month.
Islamabad and Ankara are working as main facilitators along with Saudi Arabia, UAE and other international players for the success of peace talks between Kabul and the Taliban backed
Islamabad and Ankara are working as main facilitators along with Saudi Arabia, UAE and other international players for the success of peace talks between Kabul and the Taliban backed
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
Discontinuity in policies reason for economic meltdown: Zardari
ISLAMABAD - Discontinuity in government policies was a major reason for the lack of economic progress, President Asif Zardari said on Saturday. Addressing a gathering at the 94th National Management course, the president said as public servants belonging to various groups, they had an important role to play in the formulation and implementation of public policies.
The president said the private sector must take the ownership of policies regardless of which political government
The president said the private sector must take the ownership of policies regardless of which political government
Benazir murder probe will be shared when PPP is not in...
ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari who is also co-chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) told his party's provincial lawmakers (MPAs) from Punjab on Wednesday night that the government had made significant inroads in the investigation into the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, but the details would be made public only when the party was not in power.
A source told Pakistan Today that President Zardari said the government could not share the exclusive
A source told Pakistan Today that President Zardari said the government could not share the exclusive
Zardari sacrifices two favourites
ISLAMABAD - Political compulsions made President Asif Ali Zardari send packing his two trusted friends - Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza and Federal Investigation Agency Director Genereal Waseem Ahmed - on Wednesday, a price he had to pay in a huge political compromise to keep his party in power.
Mirza and Waseem were both looking after security-related tasks. Mirza was pulled out of the Sindh cabinet after repeated demands from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement - the party that
Mirza and Waseem were both looking after security-related tasks. Mirza was pulled out of the Sindh cabinet after repeated demands from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement - the party that
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 case – Set record straight, Zardari asks superior judiciary
LARKANA - President Asif Ali Zardari has described it as an obligation of the judiciary to clear the "black stains on its face" regarding the judicial murder of former prime minister and PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
"We are not seeking revenge. We want the history to record that a wrong was committed and it needs to be corrected," he said, adding that the presidential reference sent to the Supreme Court was meant to correct the record. President Zardari was addressing a large
"We are not seeking revenge. We want the history to record that a wrong was committed and it needs to be corrected," he said, adding that the presidential reference sent to the Supreme Court was meant to correct the record. President Zardari was addressing a large
