Author Archives: APP
26th October, 2012
Rigging of 1990 elections a robbery against democracy: Kaira
The information minister said that the PML-N should tender an apology to the nation for subverting the people's mandate in the 1990 elections.
The information minister said that the PML-N should tender an apology to the nation for subverting the people's mandate in the 1990 elections.
24th October, 2012
US reaffirms international status of Durand Line
“Our policy on this has not changed. It was correctly stated by Ambassador Grossman that we see this as the internationally recognised boundary”, US State Department spokeswoman said.
“Our policy on this has not changed. It was correctly stated by Ambassador Grossman that we see this as the internationally recognised boundary”, US State Department spokeswoman said.
23rd October, 2012
President chairs a review meeting on energy situation
The meeting was also briefed on the visits undertaken by the Secretary Water and Power to various power stations in the country recently.
The meeting was also briefed on the visits undertaken by the Secretary Water and Power to various power stations in the country recently.
22nd October, 2012
NJPMC to consider ECP’s request of involving judiciary in polls: CJ
The chief justice informed the CEC that the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) will consider their request.
The chief justice informed the CEC that the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) will consider their request.
21st October, 2012
Information Ministry funds utilised transparently: Kaira
The Information Minister said "around Rs five billion budget of Information Ministry was reflected in national budget and subjected to audit and published in documents."
The Information Minister said "around Rs five billion budget of Information Ministry was reflected in national budget and subjected to audit and published in documents."
20th October, 2012
SC decision vindicates PPP stance on 1990 polls: Kaira
Qamar Zaman Kaira said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had always raised its voice against such wrongdoing and malpractices in the past.
Qamar Zaman Kaira said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had always raised its voice against such wrongdoing and malpractices in the past.
19th October, 2012
SC ruling in Asghar Khan case validates Benazir’s stance: Gilani
The former PM said the PPP, with its coalition partners, has restored the 1973 constitution, judiciary and the media as per wishes of the masses.
The former PM said the PPP, with its coalition partners, has restored the 1973 constitution, judiciary and the media as per wishes of the masses.
18th October, 2012
Bilawal pays homage to victims of Karsaz tragedy
The PPP chairman said the convoy of Benazir Bhutto was attacked by the same mindset that recently has attacked Malala Yousafzai.
The PPP chairman said the convoy of Benazir Bhutto was attacked by the same mindset that recently has attacked Malala Yousafzai.
18th October, 2012
Pakistan, China sign agreement for economic cooperation
President Zardari and CPCCC member Li Changchun, on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a bilateral agreement at Aiwan-e-Sadr to further promote ties between Pakistan and China.
President Zardari and CPCCC member Li Changchun, on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a bilateral agreement at Aiwan-e-Sadr to further promote ties between Pakistan and China.
18th October, 2012
Political parties agree to expedite electoral reforms
Major political parties represented in the Senate have agreed to expedite the process of key electoral reforms needed before general elections.
Major political parties represented in the Senate have agreed to expedite the process of key electoral reforms needed before general elections.
17th October, 2012
Mobile Phone & Smart Card banking accounts surge in Pakistan
Pakistan's financial sector is now going through a dynamic transition led by the latest technology solutions: Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan.
Pakistan's financial sector is now going through a dynamic transition led by the latest technology solutions: Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan.
16th October, 2012
Attack on Malala exposed pro-Taliban segments of society: Kaira
The information minister said the govt, with the consultation of armed forces, will take the decision of ‘operation’ keeping in view law and order situation of that particular area.
The information minister said the govt, with the consultation of armed forces, will take the decision of ‘operation’ keeping in view law and order situation of that particular area.
16th October, 2012
Sunni Ittehad Council condemns Malala attack, urges crackdown on terrorists
Chairman Sahibzada Fazal Karim condemned the Taliban attack on 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai, calling it un-Islamic and a conspiracy against Islam.
Chairman Sahibzada Fazal Karim condemned the Taliban attack on 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai, calling it un-Islamic and a conspiracy against Islam.
16th October, 2012
Zardari seeks trade liberalisation, tariff cuts among ECO members
President Zardari and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan also met on the sidelines of 12th ECO summit here and held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues.
President Zardari and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan also met on the sidelines of 12th ECO summit here and held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues.
16th October, 2012
NA passes bill to abolish discretionary quota in housing schemes
“The Abolition of Discretionary Quotas in Housing Schemes Bill 2011” was moved to the House by opposition MNA Zahid Hamid which was not opposed by the government and was passed unanimously.
“The Abolition of Discretionary Quotas in Housing Schemes Bill 2011” was moved to the House by opposition MNA Zahid Hamid which was not opposed by the government and was passed unanimously.
15th October, 2012
Gilani says his sacrifice strengthened state institutions
The former PM was addressing a public gathering of the PPP, held in support of the newly passed local government bill, in Hyderabad.
The former PM was addressing a public gathering of the PPP, held in support of the newly passed local government bill, in Hyderabad.
15th October, 2012
Prime Minister leaves for Kuwait to attend ACD summit
PM Ashraf left for Kuwait on a three-day visit to lead Pakistani's delegation to the first ever Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit being held there from October 15 to 17.
PM Ashraf left for Kuwait on a three-day visit to lead Pakistani's delegation to the first ever Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit being held there from October 15 to 17.
15th October, 2012
PPP utilises resources to facilitate people: Kaira
PPP has started politics of reconciliation to take the country on the road of progress, prosperity and development, said Kaira.
PPP has started politics of reconciliation to take the country on the road of progress, prosperity and development, said Kaira.
15th October, 2012
Major decisions being taken in Parliament: Sherry
The US understands that all the major decisions on internal and external issues are now being taken in the Parliament, said Sherry Rehman.
The US understands that all the major decisions on internal and external issues are now being taken in the Parliament, said Sherry Rehman.
13th October, 2012
President Zardari to attend ECO summit in Baku on Oct 15
During the visit President Zardari would hold meetings with Azerbaijan's leadership and leaders of ECO member countries on the sidelines of the Summit.
During the visit President Zardari would hold meetings with Azerbaijan's leadership and leaders of ECO member countries on the sidelines of the Summit.
