PMs and the Umeras... By Col.(r) Riaz
Source: Pak Tribune
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-24 05:33:17 -0700 | political-news
His mention of going for Umera after taking over as the PM was so mechanical, natural and spontaneous that it looked as if performing of the Umera was also an inalienable part of the duties to be performed by the...
Mobile services shut in Pak for Chinese PM's visit
Source: India Abroad
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-23 04:17:07 -0700 | political-news
Mobile phone services were suspended in the Pakistani capital and nearby Rawalpindi for the second day on Thursday as part of extraordinary security measures put in place to ensure an incident-free visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Officials announced the...
54 properties sealed for non-payment of property tax
Source: Pak Tribune
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-22 21:44:27 -0700 | political-news
The Excise & Taxation Department has accelerated its campaign against property tax defaulters and sealed 54 properties, both commercial and residential, in the city for non-payment of property tax. The department also recovered property tax arrears amounting to Rs 2.1...
For Hanif Abbasi, battle for NA-56 still on
Source: DAWN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-22 20:39:53 -0700 | political-news
For Hanif Abbasi, the battle for NA-56 is not over as he is still in the field in the hope that Therik-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan would vacate the seat. Abbasi's residence in Satellite Town is frequented by voters and supporters...
Teenage girl raped
Source: DAWN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-22 20:39:49 -0700 | political-news
A teenage girl was raped by five persons in a house in Gulistan colony on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday. The 15-year-old girl was on her way to school in Ghareebabad (Chaklala) when she was picked up by her paramour...
Friends and foes come across at Presidency
Source: DAWN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-24 03:11:00 -0700 | political-news
It must be a mere coincident that both Mian Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were wearing dark western attire with neckties of almost similar striking red colour. Sitting side-by-side the two heads of rival political parties exchanged pleasantries, but...
Imran Khan home after dramatic campaign fall
Source: CNN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-22 05:46:25 -0700 | political-news
Volunteers gather beside the bodies of blast victims outside a hospital on May 11. Election officials count ballot papers at the end of polling in Quetta, Pakistan on May 11. Pakistani supporters of Islamic party Jammat-e-Islami stage a protest in...
Kashmiri's in London protest against the killing of their leader in Pakistan
Source: NewKerala
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-21 11:17:04 -0700 | political-news
He was a thorough nationalist and many people admire his struggle. He becomes a martyr in the freedom struggle since he was fighting against forceful occupation of our homeland," said Shabbir Chaudhary, a KNP leader at the protest. "What Pakistan...
Cafe Black: History of factional politics in Pakistan
Source: DAWN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-21 01:35:46 -0700 | political-news
But soon, both Orio and kaddu kicked Abdul Group out because due to him they couldn't get their US visas...In depression, Mr. Abdul Group went for a walk on the roads of Rawalpindi and ended up at a rally being...
Kayani suggests regional forum to counter IED menace
Source: DAWN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-20 05:35:55 -0700 | political-news
Addressing a symposium at the Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Chief of Army Staff Gen Pervez Kayani suggested the establishment of a regional forum to counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks in the country while appreciating the public participation...
Musharraf cases: SC adjourns treason case, ATC reserves decision
Source: DAWN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-20 02:31:05 -0700 | political-news
The Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourned the hearing over the treason case against Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf until May 22, whereas an Anti Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi reserved its decision over a bail petition filed by the counsel of former...
Pakistani politician killed on election eve
Source: CNN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-19 07:50:59 -0700 | political-news
Volunteers move an injured boy to a hospital following a bomb explosion in Karachi on May 11. Volunteers gather beside the bodies of blast victims outside a hospital on May 11. Election officials count ballot papers at the end of...
Eye disorders hit 480 daily
Source: Qatar English Daily
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-17 19:55:48 -0700 | political-news
In Pakistan, 480 people develop eye disorders every day and this worrisome increase in eye diseases has now reached to the proportions of epidemic raising new challenges, said Lieutenant General Hamid Javaid, president of the Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospitals at...
Raja Pervez Ashraf submits written statement before NAB
Source: DAWN
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-17 05:12:14 -0700 | political-news
Former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday and submitted a written statement over the Rental power case, DawnNews reported. Ashraf appeared before the accountability watchdog today and submitted his written reply.
KNP condemns Killing of Kashmiri leader Arif Shahid
Source: NewKerala
Rāwalpindi :: Pakistan | updated 2013-05-17 02:04:41 -0700 | political-news
In a press release sent to ANI, Dr. Shabir Choudhry of the KNP said, "He spoke for the oppressed and victimized people of Jammu and Kashmir, and strongly advocated for rights of the people of Gilgit Baltistan as well. He...
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