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Third phase of devolution likely by June 25
Jun 10th
ISLAMABAD: The third phase of devolution of ministries to the provinces under the 18th amendment of the Constitution is likely to be completed by June 25.
The meeting of the 18th amendment implementation committee was held here under the chairmanship …
Why I prefer to be cruel sometimes…
Jun 4th
The media was flooded with much of the same institutional blame-game and vague identification of problems areas that we see regurgitated every year. Politicians are
Strike call affects normal life
Jun 3rd
KARACHI: Normal life in the metropolis was affected owing to strike call on Friday by the Awami National Party (ANP) to support the agitation of KESC workers and register their protest against prolonged loadshedding in …
Heroin use in Pakistan: Deep and deadly
May 28th
To give a short history of heroin use in Pakistan, this menace came into prominence in the wake of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Domestic cultivation of poppy in Pakistan started to decline from the 90s, from a peak level of 9,4441 hectares in 1992 to a ‘poppy-free’ status in 2000, but since 2003, the cultivation has again picked up pace. The problematic areas are concentrated in FATA, and concerns about losing community acquiescence in the counter-terrorism operations coupled with a lack of security forces, are crucial factors hampering eradication efforts. The fact that 70 per cent of
3 more ministries to be devolved by June 30: Rabbani
May 27th
ISLAMABAD: Three more federal ministries with Pakistan Muslim League-Q will be devolved to the provinces by June 30, said Chairman of Constitutional Amendment Implementation Committee Senator Raza Rabbani on Thursday. The committees meeting was chair…
Who’s Playing Double Game? US or Pakistan? Capital Talk 25 May 2011
May 26th
Post Mehran attack: Who’s playing double game? America or Pakistan? Will there be accountability of Mehran attack or no? How can Pakistan evolve a truly indigenous policy against terrorism and relations with USA and others in the region? Guests: Ahsan …
Capital Talk – 25 May 2011
May 25th
Bushra Gohar (ANP), Ahsan Iqbal (PML-N) and Syed Nasir Hussain Shah (PPPP) in today’s program of Capital Talk with Hamid Mir.
WikiLeaks: Zardari wanted government of ‘national unity’
May 24th
Cable reveals Zardari felt the ‘agencies’ might try to split the PPP by backing Amin Fahim.
Militancy: Police check post attack condemned
May 22nd
ANP leader said that anti-Pakistan forces are behind terrorist attacks.
Legally bound: Marriage no excuse for confinement
May 21st
Court sends girl with parents; alleged kidnapper claims freewill union.
