Speakers decision a victory of democracy: Gilani
May 25th
Talking to a delegation of Supreme Court Bar Association led by its president Yasin Azad PM said that it is the PPP leadership which restored the constitution and strengthened institutions and democracy. Prime Minister Gilani said progress of the country was possible only with the strengthening of democracy and sovereignty of any country cannot remain intact in the absence of a constitution.
Corruption in laptops: plea for hearing accepted
May 25th
The petition had been moved by Dunya News senior anchor person Mubashar Luqman. The counsel for the petitioner, Ali Zafer Advocate, adopted the stance that the Punjab government had committed corruption while distributing laptops among students, adding that failed students were awarded with laptops.
Bilawal asks Obama to apologise for Salala attack
May 25th
Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged President Barack Obama to show “some courage” and apologize to Pakistan for the NATO airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers at Salala and bring US-Pakistan relations back on track.
Govt approves Rs 873 billion for PSDP 2012-13
May 25th
The National Economic Council (NEC) which met here under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved Rs 873 billion for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2012-13), with focus on water and power, social sector, health education, job creation and food security, for the socio-economic prosperity of the country. Talking to media after the NEC meeting here on Thursday, Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said that government has planned a balanced development approach to equally develop Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and Federally Administered Tribal Areas with other parts of the country. The Minister said that the NEC also reviewed the progress of Federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of Rs 300 billion during the outgoing financial year 2011-12 and it was observed that 170 big development projects have been completed with 100 percent releases for the projects
US concerned on killing in Pakistan
May 25th
The United States on Thursday voiced concern over extrajudicial killings and religious intolerance in Pakistan, including in its troubled southwestern province of Baluchistan. In an annual report on human rights, the State Department said that the "most serious human rights problems" in Pakistan included extrajudicial killings, torture and disappearances by both security forces and militants. "Lack of government accountability remained a pervasive problem
US panel cuts Pakistan funding over doctor row
May 25th
US senators scandalized by Pakistan s jailing of a doctor for helping the CIA find Osama bin Laden voted on Thursday to cut aid to Islamabad by $33 百万 — one million for each year in the doctor s sentence. "It s arbitrary, but the hope is that Pakistan will realize we are serious," said Senator Richard Durbin after the unanimous 30-0 vote by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Earthquake jolts Quetta, Mastung
May 25th
An earthquake measuring 4.8 on Richter Scale jolted Quetta, Mastung, Sibbi and surrounding areas in the early hours of Friday.
Dr Afridi not acted against Pakistan: White house
May 25th
The White House declared Thursday that Pakistan had "no basis" for the harsh prison sentence decreed against Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi for his pivotal role in helping to track Osama bin Laden.
Zardari returns after attending Chicago conference
May 25th
President Asif Ali Zardari reached returned home on Thursday night after participating Chicago conference. President reached Karachi via London.
SC demands report from Defense Ministry on Musharraf attack case
May 25th
工作人员报告伊斯兰堡: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has demanded report from the Defense Ministry over appeal of two accused in Musharraf attack case, SAMAA reported on Thursday.
PML-N, JI agree to launch ‘remove PM, hold polls’ campaign
May 25th
工作人员报告拉合尔: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamat-e-Islami have agreed today to launch ‘remove PM, hold polls’ campaign across the country, SAMAA reported on Thursday. Owing to the agreement over removal of the current regime, the PML-N and Jamat-e-Islami have stopped their activists of giving statements against each other while both parties’ leaders are exchanging views over the demands and agenda of the campaign. Three leaders from each party are included in the consultation group.
SC verdict mocked by NA Speaker ruling, says Ch. Nisar
5月24日
工作人员报告伊斯兰堡: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Chauhdry Nisar Ali Khan has said today that the Supreme Court verdict, announced by seven judges, has been mocked by National Assembly Speaker’s ruling, SAMAA reported on Thursday. According to the opposition leader’s opinion, the NA Speaker has not used his post properly while the legal and constitution needs have been also undermined
Strauss ready for more hard work against Windies
5月24日
NOTTINGHAM: England captain Andrew Strauss has warned his side to expect more difficult days ahead as they seek to wrap up a series victory over the West Indies. Strauss’s men go into the second leg of a three-match series, which gets underway at Trent Bridge here on Friday, with a 1-0 lead after a five-wicket win at Lord’s
Nearly 700 arrested in Canada student protests: 警察
5月24日
MONTREAL: Nearly 700 people were arrested overnight in rowdy demonstrations in Montreal and Quebec over a planned hike in student tuition fees with rocks being hurled at police, a spokesman said Thursday.
PML-N won’t let Sindh divide: Nawaz Sharif tells Palijo
5月24日
工作人员报告卡拉奇: Pakistan Muslim League – 纳瓦兹 (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif made a telephonic contact with Awami Tehrik chief Ayaz Latif Palijo on Thursday assuring that his party would not let Sindh be divided at any cost. Nawaz Sharif expressed solidarity with Palijo over Sindh issue. Palijo’s Awami Tehrik launched a rally against the Muhajir province and peace in Lyari and other areas of Karachi few days ago.


















































