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Federal cabinet approves Hajj policy
Apr 14th
Govt to send pilgrims on first-come, first-served basis.
Is the veil not cool enough for France?
Apr 14th
Nope, no problem. In fact, I feel I am in a position of advantage as a member of a religion that has come under fire from the world’s democracies as well as an outspoken advocate for equality for both sexes. Let me iterate here: I do not support the ban on the
Fed. cabinet ratifies Hajj policy 2011
Apr 13th
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved Hajj Policy 2011 on Wednesday, Geo News reported late Wednesday. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani chaired the cabinet meeting here at Prime Minister House. Under Hajj policy 2011, there will be no draw …
Qaddafi 1, Libyan opposition 0
Apr 12th
In fact, if anything, the dictator, who has been in charge of the North African country for close to four decades is nowhere close to relinquishing his position. In this, he has shown himself to be
ECC meeting: Committee rejects withdrawal of fertiliser subsidies
Apr 12th
Decision likely to hit national exchequer hard after Rs12.3b paid in subsidies in 2010.
Embezzlement probe: Mubarak told to appear in court
Apr 11th
Insists the allegations against him and his family unfounded.
Saudi Real Estate Rocks!!
Apr 10th
There may be a worldwide recession looming and property markets declining elsewhere, but the real estate sector in Saudi Arabia is set to grow sharply over the next four years. This is according to a …
Declaration of independence: Pakistan, India in a bind over Kosovo status
Apr 10th
Both believe a parallel can be drawn between Kosovo and Balochistan, Kashmir.
Murder, adultery charges: Three Pakistanis sent to the gallows in Saudi Arabia
Apr 10th
Relatives say the men have been wrongly implicated.
BlackBerry services
Apr 9th
Although some BlackBerry services were subsequently restored, the rest remain blocked to this day.
