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Former BJP President Gets 4 Years in Jail in Bribe Case »

Former BJP President Gets 4 Years in Jail in Bribe Case

New Delhi: Former BJP President Bangaru Laxman was sentenced for four years by a court for taking Rs. one lakh from a fake arms dealer in a fictitious deal eleven years ago. Laxman was convicted by a court the court on Friday creating huge embarrassment to the party. Additional Sessions Judge Kanwal Jeet Arora sentenced [...]

Imran Khan Slams PPP, PML-N; Says Days Are Numbered for Them »

Imran Khan Slams PPP, PML-N; Says Days Are Numbered for Them

Bhalwal- Blasting ruling PPP and PML-N, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan has said that condition of country cannot improve unless they are ousted from power. Not only this, Khan predicted that days are numbered for them. The cricketer-turned-politician was addressing a huge rally here. Responding to Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani’s statement regarding [...]

Musharraf Demands Free and Fair Polls under Army Supervision »

Musharraf Demands Free and Fair Polls under Army Supervision

Islamabad- Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf has demanded the holding of general elections under army supervision. Addressing to ex-army officers via a video link, the former military ruler alleged that cases launched against him were politically motivated. However, he added, taking part in the national politics is his due right. Musharraf said that he would [...]

The uncertain political horizon »

The uncertain political horizon

By S Iftikhar Murshed Two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Greek tragedian Sophocles enunciated the principle: “Nobody has a more sacred obligation to obey the law than those who make the law.” This is also what lies at the heart of the ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan. Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani appeared before the Supreme Court [...]

Gilani Questions Imran Khan’s Credibility »

Gilani Questions Imran Khan’s Credibility

Islamabad- Questioning new parties’ credibility, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that new political parties do not have any concrete programme and manifesto. Though, he didn’t take any name (Imran Khan or PTI), but said that new political parties don’t have the roots in the masses. Addressing a public gathering at Company Bagh [...]

Bangladesh Coup: 5 Islamists Held »

Bangladesh Coup: 5 Islamists Held

Dhaka- Cracking down on a banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir, Bangladesh’s counter-terrorist force has arrested five people in connection with coup attempt. The conspiracy was unearthed last month and two retired officers – Lt. Col Ehsan Yousuf and Major Zakir – had been arrested, while Major Huq, a co-planner was absconding. A court enquiry was [...]

Mansoor Ijaz Not to Appear Before Parliamentary Committee »

Mansoor Ijaz Not to Appear Before Parliamentary Committee

Islamabad- Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, who is in the center of memogate scandal, may not appear before parliamentary committee, though he will be appearing before the judicial commission looking into the memo controversy. The committee on the national security has summoned him on January 26. Akram Sheikh, counsel for Ijaz, said that his client will [...]

Liberal-Fascists Scum of Pakistan: Imran »

Liberal-Fascists Scum of Pakistan: Imran

Islamabad- Launching a fresh attack on the ruling Pakistan People’s Party and its allies, Tehreek-e-Insaaf leader Imran Khan has said that ‘liberal-fascists’ are ‘scum’ of Pakistan. The PTI leader, who has brought hope for the people of the country came heavily on NRO issue, brokered by the Bush Administration and that helped waive off all [...]

Musharraf May Not Return to Pakistan »

Musharraf May Not Return to Pakistan

Islamabad- Pakistan former military ruler Pervez Musharraf may not return to the country fearing arrest on his arrival at the Islamabad airport. Musharraf on Thursday said that he will take a decision after consultations with his party leaders. Speaking at a press conference in Ilford, east of London, Musharraf said, “I have to return no [...]

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