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4th June, 2013
Not just a ‘transplanted’ change…
Much water has flown under the bridge since Sharif was unceremoniously ousted from the power in 1999 and it seems that 14 years have not only made him older, but also wiser.
Much water has flown under the bridge since Sharif was unceremoniously ousted from the power in 1999 and it seems that 14 years have not only made him older, but also wiser.
4th June, 2013
Pakistan bags two awards at Sri Lanka’s SAARC Film Festival
Pakistan won the Best Actress and Best Feature Film awards amidst competition from other South Asian countries.
Pakistan won the Best Actress and Best Feature Film awards amidst competition from other South Asian countries.
31st May, 2013
A conversation with Zubeida Mustafa
"This is a woman who has designed her life through her willpower. Her success in her own words is her own without any help from any man."
"This is a woman who has designed her life through her willpower. Her success in her own words is her own without any help from any man."
24th May, 2013
Counting US drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen
According to the New America Foundation, an estimated 416 drone strikes have resulted in around 3,364 militants and civilians deaths.
According to the New America Foundation, an estimated 416 drone strikes have resulted in around 3,364 militants and civilians deaths.
16th May, 2013
The election score
The national level division of votes and shares puts the PML-N way above all else, thanks to its sweep of the Punjab.
The national level division of votes and shares puts the PML-N way above all else, thanks to its sweep of the Punjab.
12th May, 2013
Youth brings colour and energy to election
The youth’s participation not only made electioneering for the 2013 general election colourful but it also infused the polling day with enthusiasm on Saturday.
The youth’s participation not only made electioneering for the 2013 general election colourful but it also infused the polling day with enthusiasm on Saturday.
12th May, 2013
Over 8,000 policemen go without voting
Over 8,000 Islamabad police officials were deprived of their right to vote as their department failed to ensure postal balloting for them.
Over 8,000 Islamabad police officials were deprived of their right to vote as their department failed to ensure postal balloting for them.
10th May, 2013
Burning question(s)
The ravaging flames that engulfed the Lahore Development Authority plaza on Egerton Road on Thursday have left many questions unanswered.
The ravaging flames that engulfed the Lahore Development Authority plaza on Egerton Road on Thursday have left many questions unanswered.
8th May, 2013
Hazaras, hope and the challenge for running candidates
Threats continue to haunt Quetta’s Hazara Shia community and the chances of their subsiding in the near future remain slim.
Threats continue to haunt Quetta’s Hazara Shia community and the chances of their subsiding in the near future remain slim.
6th May, 2013
Separate voter list: Ahmadis disassociate themselves from polls
“This is for the third time that Ahmadis have been singled out,” JAP spokesperson Saleemuddin said in a statement.
“This is for the third time that Ahmadis have been singled out,” JAP spokesperson Saleemuddin said in a statement.
5th May, 2013
Pakistan should reconsider support for war on terror: Nawaz
Sharif said the military's US-backed campaign against the Taliban was not the best way to defeat the insurgency.
Sharif said the military's US-backed campaign against the Taliban was not the best way to defeat the insurgency.
30th April, 2013
Nusrat Begum purchases car for electioneering in Lower Dir
The first ever woman candidate in Lower Dir has gone beyond her resources and purchased a car on loan.
The first ever woman candidate in Lower Dir has gone beyond her resources and purchased a car on loan.
22nd April, 2013
Why PML-N ditched the Likeminded
“Nawaz Sharif felt that he would be carrying along a ‘forward bloc’ from the day one if he accommodated the Likeminded in the elections.”
“Nawaz Sharif felt that he would be carrying along a ‘forward bloc’ from the day one if he accommodated the Likeminded in the elections.”
21st April, 2013
PML-N claims popular youth support
Election campaigning is in full swing, Maryam Nawaz of the PML-N took the PTI head on declaring that the youth was with the PML-N.
Election campaigning is in full swing, Maryam Nawaz of the PML-N took the PTI head on declaring that the youth was with the PML-N.
21st April, 2013
Dr Mirza’s medicine
Zulfikar Mirza set himself apart from the dull characters dominating Sindh's political scene because of his fiery, ill-timed and politically incorrect outbursts.
Zulfikar Mirza set himself apart from the dull characters dominating Sindh's political scene because of his fiery, ill-timed and politically incorrect outbursts.
21st April, 2013
Checkpoints in Peshawar fail to deter militants
There are around 40 security checkpoints in Peshwar but still, acts of terrorism are on the rise.
There are around 40 security checkpoints in Peshwar but still, acts of terrorism are on the rise.
19th April, 2013
Water and power ministry requests Nepra to reverse earlier decision
The water and power secretary requested Nepra for reconsideration of the authority’s earlier intimated tariff determination.
The water and power secretary requested Nepra for reconsideration of the authority’s earlier intimated tariff determination.
19th April, 2013
Pakistani girl bags silver medal in INEPO
Alvaz Adnan presented her project on removal of dyes from effluent of factories and won a silver medal in the INEPO.
Alvaz Adnan presented her project on removal of dyes from effluent of factories and won a silver medal in the INEPO.
19th April, 2013
No hope for ANP, say experts
Despite being under attack from TTP, the ANP has no option but to take active part in the elections to avoid getting sidelined, experts said.
Despite being under attack from TTP, the ANP has no option but to take active part in the elections to avoid getting sidelined, experts said.
18th April, 2013
More than 12,000 affected by quake in Pakistan: official
Lack of paved roads, electricity, mobile phone coverage and medical facilities has hampered the rescue effort in Mashkail.
Lack of paved roads, electricity, mobile phone coverage and medical facilities has hampered the rescue effort in Mashkail.
