Ministers not to resign, face cases: PPP
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ISLAMABAD: The Central Executive Committee of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided that PPP leaders will defend the cases in courts while all government departments will work within their specified limits.
The CEC meeting was held here at the Presidency on Saturday which was presided over by the party co-chairman President Asif Ali Zardari. The meeting lasted for 7 hours.
Briefing the media about CEC meeting,...
21 terrorists killed in SWA, Orakzai Agency
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RAWALPINDI: Twenty-one terrorists have been killed during search operations in South Waziristan and Orakzai Agency while 550 suspects have been apprehended in Kohat along with arms and ammunition.
According to sources, the militants attacked a camp of security forces in Asman Manza area of Tehsil Ladha. The security forces repulsed with firing and killed seven terrorists while seven more were injured. One security man...
Corruption no more to be tolerated: Justice Sharif
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LAHORE: Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Khwaja Muhammad Sharif said Saturday that judiciary is playing a vigorous role towards insuring supremacy of justice in Pakistan.
Addressing a forum named ‘access to justice funds’, organized by Pakistan Law Commission in Lahore, he said corruption would not be tolerated in courts.
He further said people pin high hopes with the judiciary which will have to be fulfilled because...
Hakimullah men tasked to target me, ANP leadership: Mian Iftikhar
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PESHAWAR: NWFP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that the Crime Investigation Cell has the information that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan leader Hakimullah Mehsud has tasked his men to take out him (Mian Iftikhar) and the entire ANP leadership.
He said this while addressing a press conference here Saturday.
On the occasion, he said at present it is not possible to hold by-elections on the...
Placing of name on ECL to be challenged in high court: Ghauri
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KARACHI: Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Babar Khan Ghauri Saturday said that the placement of his name on Exit Control List (ECL) will be challenged in high court.
He said the police and NAB have denied placing his name on ECL. “So, in order find out who is behind having the name included in the ECL, the high court will be approached.”
Earlier, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Dr. Farooq Sattar said he...
Aisam determined to play Australian and Chennai Open
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LAHORE: Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq said that he would play two important tournaments in the beginning of the new year – Australian Open and Chennai Open.
He said this at the annual prize distribution of a private school here on Saturday.
Aisam said that it was his very longstanding desire in his ten-year career to play the Australian Open.
He said that he never played this tournament during his professional and junior...
KSE-100 index crossed 9,109 level this week
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KARACHI- Positive activity was witnessed at the local equity market during the current week as KSE-100 index crossed 9,109 points level.
The local bourse started off the week on a positive note, responding to Abu Dhabi $10bn bailout package for Dubai and the US Senate’s approval of US$1.5bn aid for Pakistan.
The Supreme Court’s verdict on the NRO provided some clarity on the political front, however, continued...
US senate approves 636.3 bln military budget
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WASHINGTON: The US Congress on Saturday sent US President Barack Obama a massive annual military spending bill that funds current operations in Afghanistan and pays for the troop withdrawal from Iraq.
In a rare weekend vote, the Senate approved the 636.3-billion-dollar package, which cleared the House of Representatives 395-34 on Wednesday, by an 88-10 margin.
Obama is expected to send Congress an emergency spending measure...
Rehman Malik receives court contempt notice
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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has received the contempt of court notice issued to him by the Supreme Court, Interior Ministry sources confirmed Saturday.
The Supreme Court has summoned the Interior Minister on December 24 to satisfy it that he has not committed contempt by interfering into judicial affairs.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed and Justice...
Dr. Sattar says KESC workers reinstated
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KARACHI: Federal Minister and MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar said 38-sacked employees of KESC are restored on contract basis and further demands of employees will also be discussed with the KESC management.
Addressing the protesting employees of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), he said MQM would remain in touch with the 4-member team of KESC on this issue in future too.
He further said that workers of surplus...
One injured in Hub bus stop blast
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HUB: One persons was injured in a bomb blast occurred here at Karachi bus stop in Hub on Saturday.
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Commissioning of F-22P ‘Shamsheer’ frigate held in Shanghai
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ISLAMABAD: Commissioning of F-22P frigate for Pakistan – PNS Shamsheer – was held on Saturday at Shanghai, China, where Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nauman Bashir was the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Nauman said “Pak-China friendship is deep rooted, everlasting and is further bolstering day by day. This exemplary friendship has always remained a source of close cooperation in the strategic...
PPP CEC expresses confidence on Zardari leadership
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ISLAMABAD: The Central Executive Committee of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has passed a resolution putting complete confidence in the leadership of PPP Co-chairman and President Asif Ali Zardari.
The CEC meeting held here at the Presidency on Saturday, decided to defend the cases which stand revived after the Supreme Court’s recent decision of striking down the NRO.
President Asif Ali Zardari presided over the meeting...
Pak issues eligibility letter for 4th IMF tranche
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ISLAMABAD: Government on Saturday issued eligibility letter for getting the 4th tranche from International Monetary Fund. The letter will be reviewed on December 23 in Board of Director (BoD)’s meeting in Washington.
According to sources in Foreign Ministry, the government has sent first quarterly report of current fiscal year to IMF while third review report on Pakistan’s economy is also sent under the Stand-by Arrangement...
FBR warns defaulters to clear dues or face action
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ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Sohail Ahmed said that people who have not paid their taxes should clear the dues before December 31 otherwise FBR would take strong action against them.
Addressing the business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sohail said entrepreneurs are the partners of FBR in improving country’s economy.
He further said that FBR does not want to cause any...
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