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8th January, 2012
MQM for another feudal-dominated province
The idea of referendum in south Punjab speaks loudly the intention of the MQM.
The idea of referendum in south Punjab speaks loudly the intention of the MQM.
3rd January, 2012
PM reiterates support for creation of new provinces
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday reiterated his commitment for the creation of new provinces, including a Saraeki province and asked the chief whip in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah to discuss it with allied parties and move a resolution in the House.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday reiterated his commitment for the creation of new provinces, including a Saraeki province and asked the chief whip in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah to discuss it with allied parties and move a resolution in the House.
2nd January, 2012
MQM to table bill for new provinces
The party will submit the `20th Constitution amendment bill` in parliament for the creation of Hazara and South Punjab provinces: Farooq Sattar
The party will submit the `20th Constitution amendment bill` in parliament for the creation of Hazara and South Punjab provinces: Farooq Sattar
23rd December, 2011
Welcome stirrings in a land of virtual serfdom
Once a godforsaken land, southern Punjab suddenly appeared on the political chessboard about a year ago.
Once a godforsaken land, southern Punjab suddenly appeared on the political chessboard about a year ago.
25th November, 2011
Shah Mehmood Qureshi: the game-changer
Shah Mehmood Qureshi's resignation from the basic party membership of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) as well as the National Assembly has his rival political parties on tenterhooks.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi's resignation from the basic party membership of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) as well as the National Assembly has his rival political parties on tenterhooks.
6th November, 2011
Gilani hints at move in PA on new province
The PM also came up with a claim that Nawaz Sharif was in favour of making southern Punjab a separate province.
The PM also came up with a claim that Nawaz Sharif was in favour of making southern Punjab a separate province.
5th November, 2011
South Punjab to have separate PPP wing
In his capacity as Co-Chairman of the PPP, President Asif Ali Zardari bifurcated the party structure in Punjab on Friday apparently to meet the challenge posed by the opposition PML-N which has launched a campaign to dislodge the federal government ahead of Senate elections in March next year.
In his capacity as Co-Chairman of the PPP, President Asif Ali Zardari bifurcated the party structure in Punjab on Friday apparently to meet the challenge posed by the opposition PML-N which has launched a campaign to dislodge the federal government ahead of Senate elections in March next year.
20th October, 2011
PML-N favours new provinces on administrative grounds: Nawaz
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said here on Wednesday that he supported creation of new provinces like Bahawalpur and South Punjab on administrative basis to provide better facilities to the people.
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said here on Wednesday that he supported creation of new provinces like Bahawalpur and South Punjab on administrative basis to provide better facilities to the people.
17th September, 2011
New province to end sense of deprivation in south Punjab: PM
Prime Minister Gilani delivered his address in Seraiki language and said it was due to the demand of the native people who were desirous of getting a separate province.
Prime Minister Gilani delivered his address in Seraiki language and said it was due to the demand of the native people who were desirous of getting a separate province.
15th August, 2011
PM vows to resolve issues of south Punjab
MULTAN: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that steps are being taken to eliminate a sense of deprivation among the people of South…
MULTAN: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that steps are being taken to eliminate a sense of deprivation among the people of South…
13th August, 2011
PPP, PML-Q submit resolution for new province in PA Secretariat
Speaking to reporters, Shaukat Basra said time had come for the accountability of those profiting from the hard work of the people of southern Punjab.
Speaking to reporters, Shaukat Basra said time had come for the accountability of those profiting from the hard work of the people of southern Punjab.
5th August, 2011
PML-Q submits motion for new province
LAHORE: The PML-Q has submitted a motion in the Punjab Assembly Secretariat to make south Punjab a separate province. The resolution was brought forward by…
LAHORE: The PML-Q has submitted a motion in the Punjab Assembly Secretariat to make south Punjab a separate province. The resolution was brought forward by…
2nd August, 2011
PML-N sets up panel on new provinces
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif constituted on Monday a 15-member party committee to formulate suggestions relating to demand for new provinces. The committee…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif constituted on Monday a 15-member party committee to formulate suggestions relating to demand for new provinces. The committee…
2nd August, 2011
PPP to table resolution in Punjab Assembly
LAHORE: The Pakistan People’s Party has decided to table a resolution in the Punjab assembly next month seeking creation of a new province in the…
LAHORE: The Pakistan People’s Party has decided to table a resolution in the Punjab assembly next month seeking creation of a new province in the…
31st July, 2011
Hazara and South Punjab province to be made soon: Elahi
LAHORE: Senior Federal Minister and PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that a Hazara and South Punjab province will come into existence soon. Speaking at…
LAHORE: Senior Federal Minister and PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that a Hazara and South Punjab province will come into existence soon. Speaking at…
7th June, 2011
Dawn.com and Wikileaks present: Pakistan Illustrated
Some of the leading stories that stunned Pakistan and the world since the Dawn Media Group decided to open Pandora’s Box – Wikileaks’ Pakistan Papers…
Some of the leading stories that stunned Pakistan and the world since the Dawn Media Group decided to open Pandora’s Box – Wikileaks’ Pakistan Papers…
22nd May, 2011
2008: Extremist recruitment on the rise in south Punjab madrassahs
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22nd May, 2011
2009: Punjab Home Secretary fears Hafiz Saeed’s release
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22nd May, 2011
2009: Southern Punjab extremism battle between haves and have-nots
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22nd May, 2011
Saudi Arabia, UAE financing extremism in south Punjab
KARACHI: A US official in a cable sent to the State Department stated that “financial support estimated at nearly 100 million USD annually was making…
KARACHI: A US official in a cable sent to the State Department stated that “financial support estimated at nearly 100 million USD annually was making…
