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2 days ago
Nawaz finalises incoming federal cabinet: sources
After much deliberation within his party ranks, the prime minister-elect has also finalised names for the posts of president, NA speaker and deputy speaker.
After much deliberation within his party ranks, the prime minister-elect has also finalised names for the posts of president, NA speaker and deputy speaker.
2 days ago
ANP’s mandate snatched through terrorism, says Asfandyar
“We thought Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim would adjudicate the electoral contest….but the real referee was Hakimullah Mehsud,” said the ANP chief.
“We thought Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim would adjudicate the electoral contest….but the real referee was Hakimullah Mehsud,” said the ANP chief.
2 days ago
JUI-F set to join coalition after PML-N invitation
The PML-N extended a formal invitation to the JUI-F to form a coalition government in the centre and in Balochistan's provincial assembly.
The PML-N extended a formal invitation to the JUI-F to form a coalition government in the centre and in Balochistan's provincial assembly.
2 days ago
PTI trumps Chaudhry Nisar in Taxilla after recounting
The PML-N lost the lone seat in Taxilla tehsil to PTI candidate Siddiq Khan after a recount in six polling stations of PP-7 constituency.
The PML-N lost the lone seat in Taxilla tehsil to PTI candidate Siddiq Khan after a recount in six polling stations of PP-7 constituency.
2 days ago
Sarabjit’s kidnapped lawyer found
Sarabjit Singh's lawyer Awais Sheikh and his son, who were kidnapped in Lahore’s Burki road, were found after their abductors left them in Punjab's Sheikhupura area.
Sarabjit Singh's lawyer Awais Sheikh and his son, who were kidnapped in Lahore’s Burki road, were found after their abductors left them in Punjab's Sheikhupura area.
3 days ago
Sindh govt postpones May 19 re-polling in Karachi’s NA-250
The Sindh government has apologized to the ECP on failing to hold the scheduled re-polls in 43 polling stations due to security concerns.
The Sindh government has apologized to the ECP on failing to hold the scheduled re-polls in 43 polling stations due to security concerns.
3 days ago
London police launch probe against Altaf Hussain
The London Metropolitan police have launched an investigation against the MQM chief on hundreds of complaints it was flooded with.
The London Metropolitan police have launched an investigation against the MQM chief on hundreds of complaints it was flooded with.
3 days ago
Imran Khan to retain NA-56 Rawalpindi seat
The decision will dampen hopes of PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi to regain his lost honour by winning the seat in the by-elections.
The decision will dampen hopes of PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi to regain his lost honour by winning the seat in the by-elections.
3 days ago
Pakistani film ‘Lamha’ wins award at DC South Asian Film Festival
Pakistani feature film, Lamha (also known as Seedlings) won the Best Feature Film Award at the DC South Asian Film Festival – where it was the only Pakistani film to be aired.
Pakistani feature film, Lamha (also known as Seedlings) won the Best Feature Film Award at the DC South Asian Film Festival – where it was the only Pakistani film to be aired.
3 days ago
Imran vows to work with Sharif on terrorism, major challenges
The PTI chief also urged the ECP to conduct a recount in four constituencies, otherwise the voters will lose their faith in the democratic process.
The PTI chief also urged the ECP to conduct a recount in four constituencies, otherwise the voters will lose their faith in the democratic process.
3 days ago
What next for the winners?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
3 days ago
SC orders promotions of over 200 DSPs in Punjab
The court moreover directed the provincial inspector general to present a report on the implementation of the ruling.
The court moreover directed the provincial inspector general to present a report on the implementation of the ruling.
3 days ago
Suspects involved in rigging arrested from Karachi’s DHA area
Seven men allegedly involved in rigging of polling stations in Karachi's NA-250 constituency were arrested on May 11, according to JM South.
Seven men allegedly involved in rigging of polling stations in Karachi's NA-250 constituency were arrested on May 11, according to JM South.
3 days ago
Judges’ detention case: Tayyab excuses himself from taking on prosecutor’s role
During today’s hearing of the case, Judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi of the ATC moreover directed the police to present a charge sheet against Musharraf by May 18.
During today’s hearing of the case, Judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi of the ATC moreover directed the police to present a charge sheet against Musharraf by May 18.
15th May, 2013
PPP to form coalition govt with MQM in Sindh, says Zardari
Newly elected MNAs and MPAs of the party from Sindh participated in a meeting, headed by the president, at Bilawal House in Karachi.
Newly elected MNAs and MPAs of the party from Sindh participated in a meeting, headed by the president, at Bilawal House in Karachi.
14th May, 2013
Obama wishes to meet Nawaz soon
The US president has telephoned Pakistan’s prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif to congratulate him on his recent victory in the polls.
The US president has telephoned Pakistan’s prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif to congratulate him on his recent victory in the polls.
14th May, 2013
Peshawar police gun down ‘terrorists’; family claims foul play
The family of one of the deceased allegedly killed in a police encounter protested outside the Governor House, claiming foul play by the police.
The family of one of the deceased allegedly killed in a police encounter protested outside the Governor House, claiming foul play by the police.
14th May, 2013
MQM not to accept re-polling in Karachi’s NA-250
Kamal said the ECP was covering up its own failures by announcing re-polling at 43 polling stations of NA-250 on May 19.
Kamal said the ECP was covering up its own failures by announcing re-polling at 43 polling stations of NA-250 on May 19.
14th May, 2013
Nawaz makes peace with “bedridden” Imran
The PML-N chief met his political foe to soften up pre-election bitterness saying 'a friendly match' will now be played.
The PML-N chief met his political foe to soften up pre-election bitterness saying 'a friendly match' will now be played.
14th May, 2013
US ambassador Richard Olson visits Lahore
US ambassador Richard Olson congratulated Nawaz Sharif on PML-N’s success in the national and provincial assembly elections.
US ambassador Richard Olson congratulated Nawaz Sharif on PML-N’s success in the national and provincial assembly elections.
