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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Imran Khan promises to fulfill Quaid's dream


KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan on Sunday promised the nation on Quaid's birth anniversary that he would fulfill the dream of the Founder of the nation, saying "I will do what Quaid-e-Azam wanted to do."

Pakistan's Imran Khan attracts 100,000 to rally

KARACHI- Over 100,000 people rallied in support of cricket hero turned politician Imran Khan Sunday in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a local official said, boosting his image as a rising political force.

Huge rally supports Pakistani cricketer's politics

Tens of thousands of people have rallied in support of Pakistani cricket legend and opposition politician Imran Khan in the southern city of Karachi.

Pak Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan withdraws resignation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information minister withdrew her resignation on Sunday, hours after she offered to quit amid tensions between the civilian government and the country’s powerful military over a memo alleging an army plot to seize power in May.

Constitution's abrogation won't be permitted: Nawaz Sharif

No one will be allowed to dissolve Pakistan's parliament and abrogate the constitution, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has said, urging the government to focus on the country's economic growth.

Pak political parties, judiciary and army support democracy: PM Gilani

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that political parties, the judiciary and the army chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, have voiced support for democracy, which would dispel rumors of rift between the country's institutions.

Pakistan Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan submits resignation

Karachi: Pakistan's Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday announced her resignation without citing any reason behind her move.

President Zardari Asks People Not to Allow Change Through Force

Amidst differences between Pakistan's civilian government and military over a memo alleging an army plot to seize power, President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the people to not allow any change through "force and intimidation".

Pak Army Chief Kayani skips dinner hosted by President Zardari

Islamabad: Amidst strains between the civilian government and the military, Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was conspicuous by his absence at an official dinner hosted on Saturday by President Asif Ali Zardari.

Prosecution has to cooperate for quick disposal of cases: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice of Pakistan has said that prosecution department will have to cooperate for quick hearing of terrorism cases.

Javed Hashmi terms Imran Khan as champion of politics

Karachi: Javed Hashmi Saturday described his new leader Imran Khan as champion of politics shortly after he parted ways with Muslim League (PML-N) and formally joined Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI).

Senior PML-N leader Javed Hashmi joins Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Multan: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) central leader and veteran politician Javed Hashmi, MNA, Saturday announced joining Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI), ending his long association with PML-N.