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27th December, 2012
Whodunit
More than one intelligence team has investigated the assassination but have they uncovered any substantial evidence about the perpetrators?
More than one intelligence team has investigated the assassination but have they uncovered any substantial evidence about the perpetrators?
26th December, 2012
PPP to continue sacrifices for democratic Pakistan: Kaira
Kaira said in spite of the torture meted out to the party leaders, the PPP had not abandoned its path to secure rights for the people.
Kaira said in spite of the torture meted out to the party leaders, the PPP had not abandoned its path to secure rights for the people.
15th December, 2012
Six witnesses, including Mark Siegel, summoned in Benazir murder case
An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi issued summons for six prosecution witnesses, including US lobbyist Mark Siegel to record his statement on Jan 5.
An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi issued summons for six prosecution witnesses, including US lobbyist Mark Siegel to record his statement on Jan 5.
7th December, 2012
Nahid urges PPP to expose BB’s killers
Nahid Khan said the party's ideological workers would liberate the PPP from those who have hijacked it.
Nahid Khan said the party's ideological workers would liberate the PPP from those who have hijacked it.
6th December, 2012
ATC verdict in Benazir assassination case: No need for permission to make probe reports public
The judge issued the order on an FIA application seeking permission to publicise reports of a joint team constituted to investigate the case.
The judge issued the order on an FIA application seeking permission to publicise reports of a joint team constituted to investigate the case.
4th December, 2012
BB’s killers to be named on 27th, claims Malik
Rehman Malik claimed all killers of Benazir Bhutto had been arrested and their identity would be disclosed on the fifth anniversary of her assassination.
Rehman Malik claimed all killers of Benazir Bhutto had been arrested and their identity would be disclosed on the fifth anniversary of her assassination.
9th November, 2012
Asghar Khan case verdict: An interesting peek into minds of then military bosses
The verdict gives a peek into the minds of then top military bosses indicating why they thought Benazir’s government was a security threat.
The verdict gives a peek into the minds of then top military bosses indicating why they thought Benazir’s government was a security threat.
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.
22nd October, 2012
Musharraf’s trial in absentia: Govt’s move seen as an election stunt
Critics point out that since international powers had facilitated the deal, the Interpol was not issuing the red warrants, causing the delay in his trial.
Critics point out that since international powers had facilitated the deal, the Interpol was not issuing the red warrants, causing the delay in his trial.
20th October, 2012
Sehba Musharraf’s petition: ATC adjourns hearing to Nov 3
The ATC has been hearing a plea filed by Sehba against the declaration of her husband as a PO and the start of the process for confiscation of his assets.
The ATC has been hearing a plea filed by Sehba against the declaration of her husband as a PO and the start of the process for confiscation of his assets.
19th October, 2012
Zardari vows to fight extremism
President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised the need for strengthening the parliament to fight extremism and what he called new forms of dictatorship.
President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised the need for strengthening the parliament to fight extremism and what he called new forms of dictatorship.
3rd October, 2012
Benazir murder case: Anti-terrorism court adjourned hearing till Oct 6
FIA was of the view that 11 accounts of Pervez Musharaf – seven individual and four joint accounts- cannot be restored because former president was declared absconder.
FIA was of the view that 11 accounts of Pervez Musharaf – seven individual and four joint accounts- cannot be restored because former president was declared absconder.
15th August, 2012
Regenerating our democracy
All South Asian nations – at various stages of democratisation – are confronting an entrenchment of political dynasties and a consequent increase in inequality.
All South Asian nations – at various stages of democratisation – are confronting an entrenchment of political dynasties and a consequent increase in inequality.
7th August, 2012
‘I have sent my men to welcome Benazir’
A reporter recalls his meeting with a former senator, who was close aide of Baitullah Mehsud, a few days before Bhutto’s return to Pakistan.
A reporter recalls his meeting with a former senator, who was close aide of Baitullah Mehsud, a few days before Bhutto’s return to Pakistan.
17th July, 2012
SC forms larger bench over Benazir-murder case
Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to form a five-member larger bench to hear the Benazir-murder case over the registration of the second FIR.
Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to form a five-member larger bench to hear the Benazir-murder case over the registration of the second FIR.
4th July, 2012
Timeline: History of US-Pakistan relations
Detailed summary of political and defence strategies that have weakened and strengthened US-Pakistan relations.
Detailed summary of political and defence strategies that have weakened and strengthened US-Pakistan relations.
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30th June, 2012
Of storytellers and young politicians
A commonality between a career in movies and a career in politics is that scions of the stars of yesteryear get a break a lot easily.
A commonality between a career in movies and a career in politics is that scions of the stars of yesteryear get a break a lot easily.
20th June, 2012
The history of the Swiss case
According to Saif-ur-Rehman, the proceedings of the Swiss case were expedited on Sharif’s demands and the penalty was also influenced by him.
According to Saif-ur-Rehman, the proceedings of the Swiss case were expedited on Sharif’s demands and the penalty was also influenced by him.
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7th June, 2012
Riding the arrow: An ideological history of the PPP
NFP traces the ideological history of the Pakistan Peoples Party, from its inception 1967 up to its reign as the current ruling coalition.
NFP traces the ideological history of the Pakistan Peoples Party, from its inception 1967 up to its reign as the current ruling coalition.
4th June, 2012
Bilawal believes he can help defuse US-Pakistan tensions
Bilawal echoed Pakistan’s position on the various irritants that have strained relations between the US and Pakistan recent months.
Bilawal echoed Pakistan’s position on the various irritants that have strained relations between the US and Pakistan recent months.
