February 02, 2010


Loans worth Rs256b written off in 38 years
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan told the Supreme Court that various government banks and financial institutions written off loans worth over Rs256 billion...Full Story

Mirza says could call army if needed
KARACHI: Interior Minister of Sindh Zulfiqar Mirza said army could be call in the city if needed.....Full Story

Mangla upraising, power projects in jeopardy
ISLAMABAD: The projects of increasing water storage capacity of Mangla Dam and production of 4,500 MW electricity through wind turbine are in danger....Full Story

Mirza, Durrani speak fire; MQM stages walkout
KARACHI: Sindh Assembly session witnessed rousing tumult, as the members hailing from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) staged a walkout in protest against harsh....Full Story

NATO offers to train Pakistani officers
BRUSSELS: NATO and Pakistan have discussed ways to boost cooperation, and the military alliance stands ready to train Pakistani officers if requested, NATO Secretary....Full Story

Some quarters trying to ‘shatter’ Sindh coalition, says Zardari
KARACHI: Some quarters opposed to the atmosphere of reconciliation in the country are trying to shatter the coalition in Sindh, said President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday....Full Story

President can only be removed through impeachment: Aitzaz
ISLAMABAD: The president enjoys constitutional immunity and can be removed from his office only through impeachment, former Supreme Court Bar Association’s (SCBA)...Full Story


Durrani raps CDGK for impeding in Sindh govt matters

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Local Bodies Minister Agha Siraj Durrani said City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is interrupting in provincial government matters and no has....
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Karachi violence claims 27 lives within 4 days
KARACHI: Another person was brutally killed by unidentified shooters on Tuesday morning, taking the tally of target killings to 27 persons within 4 days of extreme chaos...Full Story

Dr. Fauzia worried over delay in Aafia case
KARAHCI: Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, the sister of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui being tried in US over alleged charges of shooting US troops in Afghanistan, has said she was worried over delay.....Full Story

Pakistan doesn’t want a ‘Talibanised’ Afghanistan
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Kayani has denied that Pakistan wants a “Talibanised” Afghanistan, and said his country has no interest in controlling Afghanistan......Full Story

Obama seeks $0.5bn increase in military aid for Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has sought a $0.5 billion increase in funds to be provided to Pakistan to bolster the counterinsurgency capabilities of the country’s security forces.....Full Story

Chidambaram hints at bilateral talks during Pakistan visit
NEW DELHI: Speaking about his upcoming trip to Islamabad, Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said that bilateral talks with Pakistani...Full Story

Kashmiri politicians call for resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue
NEW DELHI: Speakers at an all-Kashmir conference on Monday called for resumption and consolidation of the stalled peace process between India and Pakistan.....Full Story

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