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Naval base attack: When will we learn?
May 23rd
In 2009, ten terrorists managed to enter the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and killed 11 soldiers and two civilians. The terrorists were dressed in army uniforms when they entered the base. Fast forward to two years later -
PML-N blocking new accountability law: Awan
May 23rd
Former law minister says the party is busy raising non-issues.
Standing at the crossroads again
May 23rd
The 9/11 terrorist attack on the US brought Pakistan to another crossroads.
Awan invites Nawaz to contest by-polls
May 23rd
LAHORE: The leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Babar Awan has asked Nawaz Sharif to withdraw boycott of parliament and invited the latter to contest in by-polls of National Assembly (NA), Geo News reported Sunday. For this, PPP is ready…
Super Kings hit by whirlwind Gayle
May 23rd
BANGALORE: Chris Gayle smashed an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bangalore topped the points table with an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. The West Indies opener hit six sixes in his 50-ball knock as …
Gulf countries fund militancy in Pakistan, Wikileaks reveals
May 23rd
Islamabad: Wikileaks revealed that the donors in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are sending an estimated $100 million annually to Madarsas in Southern Punjab that back militancy, diplomatic cable published on Sunday.
The donations …
Divide and censor
May 22nd
Filmmakers may have to go through different boards to get their movies screened in each province.
Saudi King Abdullah vows to “help Pakistan”
May 22nd
The JUI chief and the King discussed regional politics and issues of bilateral interest.
National Book Foundation: Managing director’s contract extended
May 22nd
The ED has announced some more transfers and appointments of secretariat and district management groups.
