No one enjoys indemnity in criminal cases: CJ Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked that no one has indemnity in criminal cases. “When indemnity was not given to a former Prime Minister than how immunity can be given to an MPA”, CJ said.

Sovereignty of country put at stake by rulers; committee should be set up to investigate sending of memo to Mullen by Haqqani: Nawaz Sharif

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that the incumbent rulers have put the national security and sovereignty at stake.

No unconstitutional change to happen in country prior to 2013: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said no unconstitutional change will occur in the country before 2013 and the opposition should demonstrate maturity and not indulge in blame game. He said dubbing any issue as a threat to the national security and sovereignty will not serve the purpose and is against the national interest.

Hina asks international community to offer special incentives to Pak in trade keeping in mind its sacrifices in war on terror

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has urged the international community to offer special incentives to Pakistan in trade keeping in view its sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism. 

Speaker NA constitutes committee to oversee implementation of APC resolution

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has constituted a Special Committee to “Oversee the Implementation of Resolution of APC etc”. Notification to this effect has been issued by the National Assembly Secretariat on Friday.

Pak looks forward to Germany’s continued support in the EU,WTO: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that time has arrived to transform existing broad-based equation with Germany into a broad-based, comprehensive and substantive partnership based on shared values of democracy, pluralism, economic liberalism and common interests.

Motorcade came out of GHQ created panic among govt circles: Nisar

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that the motorcade came out from GHQ created panic in government circles. The government has remained silent regarding the secret memo, the two meetings in the darkness of night have worked, and the government takes action on the secret memo.

FIA could investigate from president on Manssor Ijaz memo issue: Aitzaz

Senior PPP leader and former president Supreme Court Bar Association Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan has said that President Asif Ali Zardari is bound to follow the constitution of the country and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) could investigate from him regarding the memo of Mansoor Ijaz sent to admiral (retd) Mike Mullen.

SC issues notices to AG, PQA officials in illegal appointments case

Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of case till December 13, against alleged 686 illegal appointments in Port Qasim Authority (PQA). Court has issued notices to Chairman Port Qasim Authority and Attorney General for Pakistan, while Apex Court has directed to Chairman PQA to review the matter of non-payment of 13 months salaries of Former Secretary of Ministry Port and Shipping Jabbar Memon.

Haqqani terms allegations of Ijaz Mansoor as baseless

Pakistani Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani said he did not write or deliver any memo to Mike Mullen.

War against terror claimed 1500 tribal leaders: Report

A survey report has disclosed that more than hundreds and thousands of people have been killed in war against terrorism. Majority of deceased people belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkha and war ridden tribal belt. The on going war has killed innocent citizens, security personals and militants along with the countless leaders of peace committee of tribal region. These leaders are considered as government supporters and against the Taliban militants.

Allegations leveled against Kazmi but no proof present: Malik

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that no agreement should be made on the issue of national security. President and prime minister took notice of the memo and summoned Hussain Haqqani to Islamabad and the decision would be made after the investigations of the facts.

Capital police arrests 82 suspects

Capital police arrested more than 82 suspected people from different areas during a search operation conducted before Muharam-ul-Haram on Friday.

Suicide bomber blew himself up in Karachi

A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up in Gulistan-e-Johar Block 12 on Friday due to fear of arrest during a search operation by the Rangers.

SC adjourns hearing of plea against appointments of judges in GB court

Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned the hearing of petition filed against appointments of retired judges in the superior judiciary of Gilgit Baltistan till unidentified period. Meanwhile Attorney General for Pakistan Maulvi Anwar-ul-Haq has said that SC has no jurisdiction to hear the petition.

German FM discusses Afghan situation with Kayani

Dr Guido Westerwelle, German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters on Friday and discussed Afghan and other issues of mutual interest.

Selected ministers meet at presidency, discuss Haqqani, NRO issues

A meeting of some selected Federal Ministers and senior leadership of the Pakistan People’s Party was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.

Khurshid urges chairman defence committee to call Haqqani, Ejaz

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan parliamentary leader in senate, Senator Prof. Khurshid Ahmad has written letter to the Gen (R)Javed Ashraf Qazi Chairman Standing Committee of the senate on Defence and Defence production.