January 06, 2011


ATC grants five-day remand of Taseer's killer

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Thursday granted personnel of elite force Mumtaz Malik Qadri, assassin of governor Punjab Salman Taseer, to 5-day physical...Full Story

Taseer murder politically motivated: PPP
KARACHI: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab President Imtiaz Safdar Warriach said he was not satisfied with the investigations being carried out into the killing of Punjab ...Full Story

Encore for Malaysia's hit Islamic talent show
KUALA LUMPUR: A smash-hit Malaysian TV search for young Islamic leaders on Thursday announced a new season which will see contestants venture deep into the jungle to ....Full Story

PIA inks deal to sell US, Europe routes
NEW YORK: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed deal to sell its routes to US and Europe, apparently due to shortage of airplanes....Full Story

Pakistan assures support to Afghan peace efforts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly believes in the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan and is committed to helping build its institutions with the view to facilitate the...Full Story

Kashmiris observe Right to Self-Determination Day
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observed the Right to Self-Determination Day on Wednesday to remind the international community....Full Story

Islamabad IGP failed to make security arrangements for Taseer
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad inspector general of police (IGP) was informed about the visit of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer to the city, but he failed to make proper security...Full Story


POL price hike reversal expected
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani may announce to reverse petroleum prices increased on Jan 01...Full Story

PPP won’t quit Punjab government: Babar
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Law Babar Awan has stated that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) would not quit Punjab government, adding that if PML-N wanted to remove it then it ...Full Story

Hajj scam: SC orders compensation to pilgrims of 5 Makatib
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday directed the authorities concerned for providing compensation money...
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Thousands bid farewell to Taseer
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer was laid to rest in Cavalry Ground graveyard with full state honour and respect following his funeral prayers at the Governor’s House...Full Story

SC seeks record of PM’s speech in NA on amended NAB ordinance
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the attorney general to submit the record of prime minister’s speech in the National Assembly regarding National.....Full Story

PML-Q decides not to join government
ISLAMABAD: The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) on Wednesday decided that the party would not join the government. PML.....Full Story

US newspapers pay tribute to Taseer
NEW YORK: Leading American newspapers on Wednesday paid tributes to the assassinated Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer for his courage in standing up for the...Full Story

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