Arshad Sharif

Unicef for indicators to assess advocacy drives

ISLAMABAD, April 2: Deputy Executive Director Unicef Dr Rima has emphasized the need for developing indicators to... Published 03 Apr, 2013 08:05pm

PAC reviews Rs4.4bn irregularities in CBR

ISLAMABAD, April 1: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday turned down the plea of the chief tax collector of... Published 02 Apr, 2013 08:05pm

The sugar barons of Pakistan?

Is the simple act of short-listing a company for supplying a commodity like sugar, a multi-million dollar ... Published 27 Aug, 2010 01:24pm

Q&A with Baroness Warsi

In an interview with Arshad Sharif of "Reporter" on DawnNews, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi spoke on numerous topics... Published 26 Aug, 2010 11:33am

Only $3.2 per flood affected person

The worst flood in Pakistan’s history has received a tepid response from the international community. “As of August... Published 12 Aug, 2010 09:29am

Kayani: A non-political general

“About two months ago, I met General Kayani and he had very categorically said that he was not willing to accept an... Published 28 Jul, 2010 02:48pm

I deny watching porn publically, but …

“Yes. I have watched [and accessed] porn websites,” said an old, bearded man stunning the ‘Reporter’ team who wanted... Published 19 Jul, 2010 01:14pm

The ‘jihad project’ gone wrong

Pakistan’s military is at the front line in the war against terror. About 2500 soldiers and officers have laid down... Published 14 Jul, 2010 10:32am

Norway’s Pakistanis grapple with identity

For the first time since 9/11, about 4,800,000 Norwegians were threatened by a possible Al Qaeda terror plot . In a... Published 13 Jul, 2010 12:49pm

US detects double billing by Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25: A recent report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) accuses Pakistan Navy of... Published 26 Feb, 2009 12:00am

US detects double billing by Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25: A recent report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) accuses Pakistan Navy of... Published 26 Feb, 2009 12:00am

NRB proposes revival of executive magistracy

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19: The National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) has recommended to the president drastic changes in the... Published 20 Nov, 2008 12:00am

Isaf, ISPR come up with differing versions

ISLAMABAD: International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) and Pakistan’s military have come up with differing... Published 19 Nov, 2008 12:00am

‘Pakistan aided Isaf in attack on its soil’

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17: The Pakistan military helped the western forces based in Afghanistan attack a position in ... Published 18 Nov, 2008 12:00am

—— Resigned to God’s will ——

QILLA CHARRI VILLAGE (Balochistan), Oct 30: It’s cold and miserable out here in the open. The Kakar Pashtuns, who... Published 31 Oct, 2008 12:00am

Accord soon with China on JF-17 jets

ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Pakistan and China are ready to sign a contract for serial production of the first batch of... Published 07 Sep, 2008 12:00am

Al Qaeda’s HQ in tribal areas, claims Europol

LONDON, April 28: A damning report by the European Police Office puts Pakistan in the spotlight, pointing an ... Published 29 Apr, 2008 12:00am

UK officials clueless about Asif’s degree

LONDON, March 20: British officials responsible for maintaining record of all educational institutions in the ... Published 21 Mar, 2008 12:00am

Civil society activist arrested: ‘Don’t trample the national flag’

ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: “Don’t trample the flag.” “Save me.” “Don’t let them take me away.” These were the words of human... Published 10 Feb, 2008 12:00am

From London to Jeddah via Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: “I am happy to be back in my country,” said Nawaz Sharif after he stepped for the first time onto the... Published 11 Sep, 2007 12:00am