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Raymond Davis Released: This Story Ain’t Over Yet
Mar 16th
Adil Najam The man who (sometimes) calls himself Raymond Davis and has been described various as diplomat, technical adviser, intelligence operative, consulate official, CIA contractor, security consultant and much more, has been released and is already out of Pakistan. His release came as a result of a convoluted, arcane and unusual arrangement of “blood money” [...]
Raymond Davis saga: Victims’ families leave country say sources
Mar 16th
Neighbours of the families say they haven’t seen them in two days and their homes are empty, locked.
Devolution plan: Provinces’ request for extension rejected
Mar 16th
Claim they cannot afford employees of ministries which are to be transferred.
Govt moves to plug gaping budget deficit
Mar 16th
Ordinances aim to collect an additional Rs53 billion through flood surcharge, withdrawal of tax exemptions.
Trade with Kyrgyzstan to be enhanced
Mar 16th
Pakistan is expected to sign trade agreements with Kyrgyzstan in coming days.
PPP-CEC meeting: President seeks early all parties conference
Mar 14th
PPP approves president’s contacts with other parties for new alliance.
PPP members repose confidence in Zardari
Mar 14th
KARACHI: A meeting of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) members of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) belonging to Sindh was held on Sunday evening at Bilawal House here with partys Co-chairman President Asif Ali Zardari in chair.
Those who attended …
Kidnapped Pakistanis: Pirates demand $20 million in ransom for four sailors
Mar 13th
Senators rebuke government for failure to negotiate release of nationals.
Attack on Sri Lankan team: Punjab refuses to punish ‘negligent’ police officers
Mar 13th
Inquiry recommended action against several officers, but provincial authorities sought only to go after former IG.
Curtain falls on new industrial zone, for now
Mar 12th
Status of proposed zone could be changed to a residential one to help city planners meet their financial requirements.
