QUETTA - Lauding the decision of PML-N and its alliance in Balochistan, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the chief of Balochistan National Party (Mengal), on Sunday said that the issue in Balochistan is not that of appointment of Chief Minister or Governor but the real issue was that of the particular mindset ...

LAHORE - Accepting the responsibility for the conduct of district judicial officers during election exercise in Punjab, Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial has said that criticism from some vested interests in this regard is ‘uncalled for’.The judges are secluded ...

Peshawar -Appreciating the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for holding training workshops for the principals of degrees colleges, KPK Governor Engineer Shaukatullah has said that it is indeed a correct approach to building capacity of the respective heads with special focus on promoting their ...

ISLAMABAD Chief Minister Sindh, Justice (Retd) Zahid Qurban Alvi, called on Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso at the Prime Minister's House on Friday and briefed him about the arrangements made by the provincial government to maintain law and order during the election ...

LAHORE - US Economic Officer Doreen Bailey has said that the United States is keen to strengthen trade and economic relations with Pakistan in all sectors of the economy and to achieve the goal.  She was talking to the LCCI President Farooq Iftikhar during a visit to the Lahore Chamber of ...

LONDON- Manchester United's Wayne Rooney Tuesday praised Alex Ferguson as a "fantastic manager" -- just days after the veteran Scottish boss revealed that the striker had submitted a transfer request. No sooner had the United defeatedSwansea2-1 on Sunday to bring down the curtain onFerguson's final ...

LONDON – Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick said Alex Ferguson was a "one-off" and "arguably the best manager of all time" as the veteran Scottish boss prepared Sunday to take charge of his final home match at Old Trafford before retirement. After more than 26 years, yielding 38 ...

VIRGINIA, US: Pharrell Williams has spoken out about Get Lucky – his collaboration with Daft Punk – revealing he was ‘honoured’ to work with the French band. The rapper performed the track live over the weekend and took the opportunity to tell the crowd how pleased he was to ...

SURABAYA  - Japan's participation in a massive Pacific trade agreement will create an enormous market for American exports and generate employment, a top US trade official said Sunday.Acting US trade representative Demetrios Marantis lauded the unanimous decision for Japan's entry into the ...

ISLAMABAD Paying tribute to judiciary for issuing former President (Retd) Pervez Musharraf’s arrest orders, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) central leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said whatever is happening with Musharraf is natural justice.“Musharraf returned under a deal and this is ...

SIALKOT -  SCCI president Sheikh Abdul Majid expressed satisfaction on live online Webinar conducted by US Trade Representative (USTR) from Washington to present New US-GSP Policy.He mentioned that the webinar took place in Sialkot Chamber Auditorium connecting Pakistani exporters in major ...

ISLAMABAD - Dr Sania Nishtar, Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Information Technology and Professional Education & Training, paid a visit to Higher Education Commission (HEC) here on Wednesday. The Chairperson HEC, Dr Javaid R Laghari apprised the minister of the working, ...

QUETTA - Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Amir Syed Munawar Hassan has said that Balochistan was subjected to injustice and now people should vote honest leaders into power.Addressing a press conference in Quetta on Monday accompanied by other party leaders, Munawar welcomed BNP-Mengal President Sardar Akthar ...

LAHORE - The American Business Forum (ABF) hosted its 3rd Annual Dinner this evening in Lahore. In attendance were representatives of the 44 MNCs, comprising ABF, along with budding entrepreneurs, members of the civil society and media. U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Richard Olson also graced the ...

Chief Justice Supreme Court Iftikhar Muhammaad Chaudhary has said that without the active participation of bar, the goal of speedy justice cannot be fulfilled.He was talking to a 13-member delegation of Supreme Court Bar Association, AJ&K headed by its President Raja Fazal Hussain Rubani, which ...

LAHORE-Punjab Governor Makhdum Ahmad Mahmud has expressed his contentment on pro-democracy demeanor of all political parties in the wake of imminent danger to the present system.  “The fact that all the major political parties are united in the belief that they will not let any ...

ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has congratulated the Pakistan cricket team over its thrilling victory against arch-rivals India in the first Twenty20 match. The Prime Minister praised the performance of the green shirts especially the innings of captain M Hafeez and Shoaib Malik. He ...

UNITED NATIONS- While noting the many challenges related to the flow of drugs from Afghanistan, the UN crime chief on Wednesday praised the joint achievements of that country and two of its neighbours —Pakistan and Iran — for their efforts to halt this movement.“The close ...

ISLAMABAD - The British Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, Monday called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest and regional situation with special reference to Afghanistan.Khar apprised him of the recent developments including ...

ISLAMABAD – After the Supreme Court dropped the contempt charges against the prime minister in the NRO implementation case, a relieved Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Wednesday exhorted all the state institutions to work in unison both for continuity of the system and strengthening of the democratic ...

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that legal fraternity has always rendered valuable services for supremacy of law and Constitution, and played a significant role in restoration and strengthening of democracy in the country.He was talking to a delegation of Supreme Court Bar ...

LAHORE – Lauding the Turkish government and companies for their role in the development of Punjab, Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that he considers Turkey as his second home.“Turkey have so far invested $600 million in Punjab, while more investment is expected to be ...

ISLAMABAD - Students Week concluded at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) here on Saturday.Inter-university bilingual declamation and food festival were held at the last day of Students Week. In the inter-universities bilingual declamation contest more than fifteen ...

KARACHI - SITE Association of Industry Chairman Muhammad Irfan Moton has appreciated Nepra’s in-time issuance of restraining order to KESC of disconnecting electricity supply to consumers who under-utilised sanctioned load.The KESC has started issuance of notices to consumers for “Under ...

LAHORE - Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbas on Monday paid tributes to the Sharif family for its services for the promotion of education and ailing humanity.He expressed these views during a visit to the Sharif Medical City and Educational Complex. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Ambassador of ...

ISLAMABAD France has welcomed moves by Pakistan and India to normalise trade relations. A French Foreign Ministry statement referred to Pakistan’s decision to further open its borders to trade with India and to embark on the path toward normalising its trade relations with its neighbor.

FAISALABAD  – Chairman Pakistan Textile Exporters Association, Rana Arif Tauseef has hailed the government’s decision of granting Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India.He said the government should provide equal opportunities to local industrialists so that they could play ...

BAHAWALPUR - Majlis-e-Saqafat Pakistan (MSP) Chairman Syed Tabish Alveri has appreciated the approval of recommendations for Radio Pakistan’s reorganisation by the committee of National Assembly. He termed it a timely step which, he said, would improve the quality and standard of the PBC. He ...

ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Oman Dr. Ishaq bin Ahmad al Bosa’eedi, on Monday, lauded Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani for his efforts for bringing peace and stability in Pakistan.The Prime Minister while talking to a high-level Omani delegation highlighted the government’s role ...

LAHORE – Jamaat-e-Islami AJK Ameer Abdur-ur-Rashid Turabi Saturday lauded the services of Editor-in-Chief TheNation Majid Nizami for Kashmir cause.  He said that Majid Nizami is real benefactor of Kashmiri nation who always stands for the democratic rights of Kashmiris. He said Kashmiri ...