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MQM submits resolution for new provinces in Senate
Jan 2nd
ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday submitted two resolutions in Senate for making Hazara a separa
Former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri joins PTI
Dec 20th
Imran Khan says Nawaz Sharif a club cricketer trying to compete with a test cricketer.
Dual nationals can not contest polls: ECP
Dec 19th
ISLAMABAD(PFP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday put a bar on politicians holding dual nationalities from contesting election. According to the Election Commission , returning officers have been asked to obtain a deceleration on oath from candidates filing nomination papers for a seat in Parliament or provincial assemblies. The decision would be effective in [...]
Dual nationality holders barred from taking part in elections: ECP
Jul 4th
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared individuals with dual nationalities ineligible to take part in elections and has recommended that the government pass legislation in this regard, Geo News reported.
A meeting headed by…
ISI link with Haqqani network should be acknowledged: McCain
Jul 4th
WASHINGTON: US Senator John McCain on Sunday said the role of ties between Afghan insurgents and Inter Service Intelligence agency (ISI) needed to be acknowledged.
“We have to deal with Pakistan on a basis of realism, that there are connections betwee…
Altaf, Fazal discuss Senate opposition leader
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: JUI-F chief Mulana Fazlur Rehman called MQM chief Altaf Hussain, Geo News reported.
According to sources both leaders discussed the issue of the Senate opposition leader and Fazlur Rehman welcomed the MQMs inclusion in the opposition.
MQM applies for NA, Senate opposition benches
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday submitted applications for senators and national assembly members in the respective secretariats to be allocated seats on the opposition benches, Geo News reported, Geo News reported.
MNA Haide…
Pakistan rebuts US criticism of anti-terror action
Jun 30th
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected assertions by US military commanders that its army lacked capacity and commitment in tackling militants.
Ties between the two countries hit a low point after the May 2 killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Lade…
Pakistan unlikely to go after militants: US officer
Jun 29th
WASHINGTON: A senior US military officer said Tuesday Pakistani leaders show no sign they are ready to crack down on Haqqani militants operating from sanctuaries near the Afghan border, despite repeated US requests.
The United States has long demanded…
Game over for Gaddafi in months: prosecutor
Jun 29th
AMSTERDAM: Libya”s Muammar Gaddafi could fall within two to three months, the International Criminal Court”s prosecutor said on Tuesday, as rebels sought to build on a gradual advance towards Tripoli.
The ICC”s Luis Moreno-Ocampo, who on Monday ann…
