Chinese delegation of Dongfang Electric Corporation meets President Zardari

Chinese delegation headed by Chairman Dongfang Electric Corporation called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.

President Zardari for enhanced Pak-Sri Lanka economic cooperation

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said that Pakistan values its relations with Sri Lanka which are based on mutual respect,

Saudi Ambassador calls on President Zardari

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Abdul Aziz Ibrahim Al-Ghadeer called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.

PM Gilani for making elaborate arrangements for Hajj pilgrims

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday urged Minister for Religious Affaris Syed Khursheed to make elaborate arrangements for the pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj.

President Zardari expresses displeasure over “uncalled for remarks” by Zulfiqar Mirza

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday expressed displeasure over the “uncalled for remarks” made by the senior provincial minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza and warned him to be careful in future.

PM Gilani appoints 11 MNAs as Parliamentary Secretaries

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has appointed 11 Members of the National Assembly as Parliamentary Secretaries for the Ministries/Divisions with immediate effect.

At UN, Pakistan calls for addressing festering disputes and cases of foreign occupation

-Pakistan has told the UN General Assembly that the doctrine of Responsibility to Protect, the international understanding to intervene to stop atrocities from taking place,

Pakistan, Sri Lanka ties based on mutual trust: Farooq Naek

Chairman Senate,Farooq Naek, said  on Friday that Pakistan greatly values its relations with Sri Lanka which is based on mutual trust and shared interests in maintaining regional peace, security and stability.

MQM supports JUI-F for Senate opposition leader

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Friday backed up Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) for seat of opposition leader in the Senate.

Shahbaz Sharif calls Karachi Pakistan’s ‘jhoomer’, prays for peace

Punjab Chief Minister, Mina Shahbaz Sharif said that whether he remains in power or not, the people would catch hold of those attempting to abandon the welfare projects and added, “Karachi is the gateway to Pakistan and a ‘jhoomer’ of its forehead, he and the whole nation prays for peace over there.”

Sri Lankan FM discusses bilateral relations, mutual cooperation with Zardari

Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Prof. Gamini Lakshman Peiris on Friday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Pak-Sri Lanka to further strengthen multifaceted relations: PM Gilani

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are two important countries of South Asia and look forward to further strengthening their multifaceted relations, the Prime Minister stated during a call on him at Prime Minister’s House here on Friday by the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Mr. G.L. Peiris.

Ministers first issue controversial statements than apologized over them: Mumtaz Bhutto

Chairman Sindh National Front Mumtaz Ali Bhutto has said that the government ministers first issue controversial statements and when reaction came they sought apology over the statement even not hesitate to bow down to the feet’s.

3 security personnel martyred, four militants killed in Chamlang clash

At least four attackers were killed and three security personnel martyred in the result of the ongoing clashes between security forces and militants in Chamalang area of Balochistan here on Friday.

In-house change likely if opposition is united: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri

Leader of Opposition in Senate and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri on Friday said that the government was unlikely to go the full round of its stipulated term, if the opposition was united.

Women parliamentarians must create awareness to contribute in national development: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has urged the women parliamentarians to work for creating awareness among the female population of the country and motivate them to contribute according to their capacities as they constitute the major portion of the population.

Sindh govt lifts ban pillion riding in Karachi

Sindh Home Department has lifted the ban on pillion riding in the city; meanwhile the notification of lifting ban has also been issued here on Friday.

MQM to rejoin govt soon: Govt sources

ISLAMABAD: Government functionaries have claimed that matters between MQM and government have been settled and MQM will rejoin government soon.

NPF land scam: PML-N MNA escapes from police custody hours after arrest

ISLAMABAD: The main accused in Rs6 billion National Police Foundation land scam PML-N MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan was forcibly taken away by the gun-toting PML-N workers Friday from the Shalimar Police station causing embarrassment for the federal police.

US, Pak need each other: Hussain Haqqani

Washington: Denying that the relationship between the US and Pakistan has deteriorated, Islamabad’s top envoy in Washington has said that both the countries need each other and share multidimensional ties.

Pak-US talks on removal of misperceptions, confidence building successfully conclude

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Pak-US talks on removal of misperceptions and confidence building among senior military authorities of both the countries have met success and US have shown willingness to restore the suspended aid of 800 million dollars to Pakistan.

Seminary student who escaped drone attack arrested

RISALPUR: A senior seminary student of Jamia Haqania, having alleged links with banned outfit, and managing to escape a recent drone attack, has been arrested from Spin Khak in Chirat.

Govt not restoring Zafar Qureshi in connection with investigation into NICL scandal case: SC told

ISLAMABAD: Attorney General (AG) Moulvi Anwar ul Haq has told Supreme Court (SC) government is not restoring FIA officer Capt (Retd) Zafar Qureshi in connection with investigation into NICL scandal case.

2012 is year of general elections: Senator Salim Saifullah

ISLAMABAD: Senator Salim Ullah Khan, President Pakistan Muslim League (PML) like-minded has said 2012 is year of general elections in the country.

PM Gilani endeavors to woo back Ameer Muqam to cabinet, fail

ISLAMABAD: All endeavors of PM, Yousaf Raza Gilani to woo back the president PML-Q, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Ameer Muqam back to his previous portfolio, failed as PM’s latest meeting with PML-Q bigwig remained inconclusive.

Control of Shamsi airbase be taken over from US forthwith: Senate committee on foreign affairs

ISLAMABAD: Senate standing committee on foreign affairs has directed that control of Shamsi airbase be taken over from US immediately adding US is using this base presently and India can also use it in coming days to serve its interests .

7.4 million senior citizens exempted from renewal of ID cards: NADRA

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman NADRA, Tariq Malik has said National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has so far exempted 7.4million senior citizens from renewal of computerized identity cards as they have reached the age of 65 and/or or have been issued the cards declared valid for lifetime.

PILDAT welcomes NA Speaker’s meeting with Indian counterpart

Islamabad: PILDAT has welcomed the meeting between the Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Dr. Fehmida Mirza and her Indian counterpart Ms. Meira Kumar, Speaker Lok Sabha, India, that has reportedly taken place in Delhi on July 11, 2011 on the sidelines of the 5th Summit Conference of the SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians held from July 09-12, 2011 in New Delhi, India.

Chairman senate fails to resolve opposition leader issue

ISLAMABAD: Chairman senate Farooq .H. Naik has once again failed to resolve the tangled issue of opposition leadership for senate, as his meeting with leaders of PML-N and JUI (F) ended inconclusively.

ANP dissociates itself with Zulfiqar Mirza’s statement

ISLAMABAD: The leadership of the Awami National Party (ANP) has dissociated itself for Zulfiqar Mirza’s statement and directed its workers to remain alert and closely monitor the activities in their surroundings.