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Afridi deserves a fair trial: HRCP

Lahore:: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed concern at denial of due process rights to Dr Shakil Afridi, the man accused of helping the US find Osama bin Laden who has been convicted to 33 years in prison, and demanded that irrespective of the charges against him he must ... Read More »

Polio eradication shifts into emergency mode

Geneva: Despite the dramatic drop in polio cases in the last year, the threat of continued transmission due to funding and immunization gaps has driven the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)to launch an Emergency Action Plan. The plan aims to boost vaccination coverage in Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the three ... Read More »

SRI LANKAN CHAPTER OF THE QUETTA ASSOCIATION VISITING PAKISTAN?

Colombo:SRI LANKAN CHAPTER OF THE QUETTA ASSOCIATION VISITING PAKISTAN A five member Sri Lankan delegation of the Quetta Association is currently visiting Pakistan’ Command and Staff College Quetta. The visiting delegation is led by General (Retd) Rohan de S Daluwatte, Chief Patron of the Quetta Association along with four Senior member delegation. The ... Read More »

PFUJ calls for countrywide protests

Islamabad:Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has called for countrywide protests on Friday May 25, 2012 against target killing of journalists in the country, massive retrenchments in various media organisations and non-payment of salaries. On the call of the PFUJ, its affiliates throughout the country would take out protest rallies ... Read More »

FBR ATTACHES MOBILINK ACCOUNTS

Islamabad:Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd (Mobilink) owed Rs. 8.6 billion to the exchequer on account of mis-declaration of Sales Tax and FED. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal recently upheld the decision of LTU, Islamabad and confirmed the payable tax amount of 8.6 billion rupees. On receiving the decision of the Tribunal, ... Read More »

Nawaz meets Erdogan

Islamabad:PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif paid a courtesy call on the visiting Prime Minister of Turky Mr. Tayyap Recep Erdogan, in Islamabad on Tuesday 22 May, 2012, at the latter’s invitation. During the course of their warm and cordial exchanges, the two leaders recalled their earlier meetings, both in Pakistan ... Read More »

HRC demands judicial inquiry of journalist killing

Islamabad:Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has demanded the government to  Constitute an independent judicial commission to conduct an immediate inquiry in the killing of Baloch journalist Razzaq Gul case.  Razzaq Gul, was working for an electronic channel ‘Express TV’ at Turbat, District Kech, Balochistan Pakistan. He was also office bearer of ... Read More »

Iraq Can Help To Resolve Pakistan’s Energy Crisis

Islamabad: Ambassador of Republic of Iraq to Pakistan Dr. Rushdi Al-Ani on Monday said local business community needs to benefit for investment boom in Iraq. Inviting Pakistani industry to participate in the re-building of Iraq by making investments and entering into business ventures, he said that situation in Iraq is ... Read More »

SG MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

ISLAMABAD:“Oceans cover almost three-quarters of the surface area of the globe. They are home to the largest animal known to have lived on the planet – the blue whale – as well as billions upon billions of the tiniest of microorganisms. From sandy shores to the darkest depths of the ... Read More »

Turkish Prime Minister addresses joint sitting of parliament

ISLAMABAD: The joint sitting of the parliament met for 55 minutes, with almost 71% membership of both the Houses present. The sitting started 40 minutes late against the stipulated time of 1700 hours.The sitting was held in the honor of the Turkish Prime Minister, who is on a three-day visit ... Read More »

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