|
President Musharraf Refuted the Stories
2008-05-30 09:37:00 Rumours that President Pervez Musharraf is on his way out took the country by storm on Thursday severely affecting the public and commercial life. Despite repeated denials from the quarters concerned the mill continued to churn out rumours of various kinds till they were quashed by President Musharraf himself in the night. President Musharraf refuted ...
President Pervez Musharraf Already Impeached
2008-05-27 06:04:00 Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif said impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf had already been undertaken on February 18 and only formality remains to be fulfilled now and addressing a packed press conference here he announced that his nomination papers for participating in the by-elections have been accepted. PML-N chief claimed that he will contest ...
Ex-servicemen demand Musharraf to vacate Army House
2008-05-25 14:49:00 CNews RAWALPINDI: Former servicemen have demanded President Musharraf to vacate the Army House and also backed the lawyers? movement for restoration of the judiciary. A meeting of the Ex-Servicemen Society here on Saturday discussed removal of President Musharraf from his office, restoration of the free judiciary and establishment of an independent election commission. Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Hameed Gul, Asad Durrani, Jamshed Gulzar Kayani, Taj Abbasi and other retired officers attended the meeting.Addressing a press conference after the meeting former ISI chief Asad Durrani demanded restoration of the Nov. 2 judiciary.Criticizing the president he expressed solidarity with the lawyers? movement. He also demanded trial and impeachment of President Musharraf.He said the ex-servicemen would resist if the president invoked Article 58-2-B. He also demanded democratic control of the armed forces.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
President should quit or face impeachment: Zardari
2008-05-24 14:51:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Co-chairman Pakistan People?s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari Saturday said the President Pervez Musharraf should step down voluntarily if he (President) wants to avert impeachment.Addressing a press conference after the PPP?s Central Executive Committee here, Asif Zardari said his party never accepted General Musharraf as the constitutional President of the country.He said consultations will be held with all the stakeholders on the draft constitutional package which the CEC meeting approved today.He said the draft package also includes proposal regarding the tenure of judges but a final decision has not yet been made. The Parliament will be given the authority to deal with all the issues, he added.To a question regarding the date of return of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain, he said MQM Chief did not say anything about this and ?neither did I ask him as to when he plans to return home.?Earlier, Federal Minister for Law, Farooq H Naek announced the s...
President Pervez Musharraf relic of the past
2008-05-23 06:10:00 PPP on Thursday launched a tirade against President Pervez Musharraf with party co chairman Asif Ali Zardari declaring him a stumbling block in the way of smooth-sailing towards democracy and a party spokesman announcing that they will clip the presidential powers come what may. Reacting to reports in media that President Musharraf might react strongly ...
Musharraf says he won't resign
2008-05-22 01:23:00 Cnews Rawalpindi:President Pervez Musharraf Wednesday said he is fulfilling his constitutional role in the present set-up and therefore will not step down, CNews TV reported. He is quoted as saying this during his meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Q President, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Hamid Nasir Chatha at Camp Office in Rawalpindi.The meeting discussed the possibility of talks with Pakistan People's Party in connection with forming government with them in the Province besides return of the PML-Q leaders who quitted and formed forward blocs within the party. PML-Q leaders assured the President of staying united and working for further strengthening of the party.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Shujaat, brothers? meet President Musharraf
2008-05-16 00:29:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain called on President Musharraf at the President House in Islamabad. ?The president has consented that Chaudhry Shujaat will continue to lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Q?, sources said. The leader of opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Chaudhry Wajaat Hussain and senator Muhammad Ali Durrani also attended the meeting that was continued for three hours.The meeting was held amidst speculations of handing over the PML-Q top office to Pir Pagara or Hamid Nasir Chattha.The president had also met Hamid Nasir Chattha on Wednesday.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
President Pervez Musharraf Political opponents
2008-04-26 05:13:00 President Pervez Musharraf and some of his bitter political opponents shared the table at a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday for formation commanders and services chiefs at the lawns of the PM House. Senior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Federal Education Minister Ahsan Iqbal, both of whom are outspoken ...
Petition will be filed if deposed judges restored: Aiwan-e- Sadar
2008-04-24 22:37:00 CNews Islamabad:Issue of restoration of deposed judges will be challenge in the Supreme Court of Pakistan sources from Aiwan-e-Sadar revealed here on Thursday.Strategies have been formulated in case if the executive order is given or the bill is presented in National Assembly for the restoration of deposed judges then the issue will be challenge in Supreme Court.Sources said petition against the restoration of deposed judges will be filed by the opposition Muttahida Qaumi Movement and Pakistan Muslim league Quaid (PML-Q).The assemblies would be dissolved if the situation gets worst. Meanwhile the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar would also have the authority to call the army to control the condition sources said.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
British foreign secretary arrives in Pakistan for talks on combating terror
2008-04-20 14:05:00 CNews Peshawar: British Foreign Secretary David Miliband arrived Sunday in Pakistan for talks on increasing cooperation to combat terrorism, a British embassy spokesman said.During his two-day visit, Miliband will meet with newly elected Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and President Pervez Musharraf, said Aidan Liddle, spokesman for the British High Commission."It's a sort of listening visit. He wants to come out and meet the new government and find out what their priorities are," Liddle told The Associated Press.On Sunday, Miliband traveled to Peshawar, capital of North West Frontier province, and held talks on regional security with the chief minister and the region's governor.Miliband also met relatives of people who died in recent suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks in the province to express sympathy, a government statement said.He was scheduled to visit a government department in Peshawar responsible for administration of the lawless tribal regions along the borde...
Zardari hints to become prime minister
2008-04-20 13:41:00 CNews London: Pakistan People's Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has announced that he will be taking part in the coming bye elections and that he can become a prime minister if need be.In his interview to a British news channel, Zardari said he and his sister Faryal Talpur will submit nomination papers to contest by-elections from martyred Benazir Bhutto's constituency NA-270.To a question he said, it is not necessary that party chairman must become prime minister but he can be the PM if need be.He said his party will maintain status quo with the President but will think about his accountability if they get a two-third majority in the Parliament. He said the prime minister had got more than two third of the votes in the national assembly but some members may not vote for the President's accountability.Zardari said the Establishment brought President Musharraf into power and "these are the same forces which are now hatching conspiracies against the democratic government." He sa...
???? ??? ??? ????? ?? ???? ?? ??????
2008-04-09 20:10:00 ????? ???? ??? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ?????? ???? ?? ????? ???? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ?? ??? ?? ????? ???? ???? ?? ?? ?? ?? ????? ??? ???? ??? ??? ???? ?? ?? ??????? ????? ??? ??? ???? ??????? ?? ???? ???? ???? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ?? ?????? ????? ??? ?? ????? ??? ??????????? ?? ??? ?? ????? ??? ?? ??? ?? ?? ????? ????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ???? ??? ?? ??? ??? ???? ???? ??? ????? ????? ????? ?? ???? ??? ?? ?? ??? ?? ????????? ?? ??? ?? ?? ????? ?? ??? ???? ??? ?? ?? ?? ??? ?? ???? ??? ?? ?? ??? ?????? ??? ??? ??? ???? ???? ??? ?????? ?? ??? ??? ????? ?? ?? ?? ???? ?????? ????????? ?? ??? ?? ?? ??? ????? ?? ????? ??? ??? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ???? ????? ?? ??? ??? ????? ??????? ?? ??? ??? ?? ????? ??? ??? ??????? ?? ???? ?? ????? ?? ??? ?? ?? ???? ??????? ?? ??? ?????????? ?????? ???? ?? ??? ?? ????? ????? ??? ?? ?? ????? ?? ??????? ??? ?????? ?? ??? ???????? ?? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ????? ??? ?? ??? ?? ?????? ????? ?? ???? ??? ????? ?? ??? ????? ??????? ?? ????? ??? ???? ?? ????? ?? ???? ?? ????????? ??...
President, PM condemn acts of rowdyism
2008-04-09 19:54:00 CNews Islamabad:President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday strongly condemned the recent acts of rowdyism in Karachi and Lahore and vowed that on no account subversive elements would be allowed to disturb the peace.President Musharraf and Prime Minister Gilani said during a call by the Prime Minister on the President at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.Noting the incidents involving former Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim and Former Federal Minister Dr. Sher Afgan Niazi who were assaulted and treated inhumanelyThe two leaders stressed upon the need for developing an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding of differing points of view.They termed the incidents "totally unacceptable" and directed the concerned authorities to carry out an immediate investigation to identify and ascertain those responsible so that they may be brought to justice.The President and Prime Minister said that such acts of hooliganism were designed to vitiate the unprecedented coopera...
Deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry to be freed on Tuesday
2008-03-24 11:15:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: The security forces deployed in front of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's house in the Judges Enclave in Islamabad will be removed on Tuesday evening, marking the symbolic end of an era when absolute power was enjoyed by one man for eight years, five months and 13 days.Power practically will be shifted to the democratically-elected prime minister on March 25, sources in the Pakistan People's Party confirmed to The News on Sunday. According to the senior leader of the lawyers' movement, Justice (retd) Tariq Mehmud, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, after being released from his five-month-long detention by President Pervez Musharraf, will remain at his home for three to four days and will meet visitors. Afterwards, Justice Chaudhry may travel to any city, if invited to address a bar council, Tariq said.Senior constitutional expert Senator SM Zafar told CNews on Sunday that in the post-October 12, 1999 scenario, Pervez Musharraf was enjoying absolute power b...
An Electrifying Address to the Nation by President Pervez Musharraf by Shah
2008-03-22 07:31:00 My Dear Countrymen, Assalaam-o-Alaikum! Today we - you & I - are, by the grace of Almighty God, making history. For the very first time a sitting government has been voted out and a new government voted in. For the very first time all political parties, but most significantly the losing party, have accepted the results ...
By: MicroPakistan
Islamabad blast kills Turk, wounds five Americans
2008-03-16 00:03:00 CNews islamabad: A Turkish woman was killed and five Americans were among 11 people wounded in a bomb attack on a restaurant in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Saturday night, police said. The other wounded included a Briton, a Canadian and a Japanese national, and three Pakistanis, according to a list posted at the hospital where the casualties were taken.Pakistan has been battling al Qaeda inspired Islamist militants since joining the US-led campaign against terrorism after the September 11 attacks on the United States. More than 500 people have been killed this year in violence including suicide bombings.None of the wounded in Saturday's blast were in critical condition, although one of the Pakistanis had been very seriously hurt, Islamabad's Assistant Commissioner Farasad Ali told Reuters from the hospital. Police Deputy Inspector General Shahid Nadeem Baloch said the victim was a Turkish woman who worked for a relief agency, after television news channels had earlier id...
Thomas Houlahan Report
2008-03-13 09:22:00 {CNews Special Report} An American Washigton based expert Thomas Houlahan has made his assessment on Pakistan?s Judicial crises and lawyers movement. He says ?In listening to a lot of the commentary on the recent showdown between President Pervez Musharraf and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, I?ve noticed that much of the ?analysis? has been pretty hysterical and that many of those offering the opinions on the situation seem grossly ill-informed. It therefore struck me that it might be a good idea for someone to inquire as to what exactly has transpired between President Musharraf and the Supreme Court. At least it would provide a set of facts for commentators to work off'. Houlahan in his 47 pages report has not offered his opinion on whether or not it was right or wrong in moral terms to allow Pervez Musharraf to run for president while still a serving Army general, or whether or not his running for president while in uniform was a good idea. This is simply an examination of Presid...
No talks with Q-League, judges restoration first priority: Nawaz
2008-02-26 18:20:00 CNews LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (N) Chief Tuesday reiterated his resolve for restoration of judiciary and sovereignty of the parliament in the country by defeating dictatorship. Addressing a press conference here, PML-N Chief termed the restoration of judiciary his foremost priority and added that his party is against the role of armed forces in the politics of the country.?We will prove our two-third majority in tomorrow?s parliamentary parties? meeting,? he claimed.Nawaz Sharif denied presence of any differences between his party and Pakistan People?s Party (PPP) and ruled out the possibility of engaging in negotiations with Pakistan Muslim League-Q.He informed the journalists that Shahbaz Sharif was nominated as the Parliamentary leader of Punjab Assembly on Tuesday.PML-N Chief said the dictatorship will be crushed to pieces paving the way for democracy to reign supreme.He said the account will be settled for the atrocities unleashed on his party workers.He maintained that t...
President Pervez Musharraf May Stepdown
2008-02-24 07:46:00 The Hindu News Having apparently run out of options, Pakistan's beleaguered President Pervez Musharraf "is considering stepping down in days" to avoid a showdown with the newly elected Parliament in that country. "He (Musharraf) has already started discussing the exit strategy for himself. I think it is now just a matter of days and not months because he would like to make a graceful exit on a high," 'The Sunday Telegraph' quoted one of the President's close confidantes as saying. According to senior aides, Musharraf would prefer to resign rather than waiting to be impeached and forced out of office by the victorious opposition parties who triumphed in last week's general election in that country and announced they would form a coalition government. "He may have made many mistakes, but he genuinely tried to build the country and he doesn't want to destroy it just for the sake of his personal office," an unnamed official close to the President told the British newspaper. M...
Nawaz and Zardari parties agree coalition
2008-02-22 01:13:00 Pakistan's two main opposition parties have agreed to form a coalition government after they won the most seats in Monday's general election.Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said he had agreed "a common agenda" with the party of assassinated opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.He had been in talks with Ms Bhutto's widower, Asif Zardari, the new leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP).Such a government could put renewed pressure on President Pervez Musharraf."We will work together to form the government in the centre and in the provinces," Mr Sharif, head of the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), said at a joint news conference with Mr Zardari.He said the two parties had agreed that the country's chief justice, sacked by President Musharraf in November, should be immediately reinstated.Mr Zardari said there was "a lot of ground to cover" between the two parties, but "in principle, we have agreed to stay together".Doubts remain about who will emerge as a possible prime mi...
President fulfilled his commitment: Halepota
2008-02-19 12:15:00 CNews KARACHI: The interim Chief Minister of Sindh Justice (Retd) Abdul Qadir Halepota has said that President Pervez Musharraf has fulfilled his promise of holding free, fair, impartial and peaceful elections in the country.According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, Halepota expressed his satisfaction over the performance of Police and Rangers to maintain law and order on 18th February in the province and thanked people and political parties for extending cooperation in this regard. The Sindh CM said nation was now back in democratic process and hoped that all contesting parties would accept election results and steer the country to the path of progress.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
The election process
2008-02-18 07:57:00 CNews Special Report: The people of Pakistan have headed to the polls in their country's national and provincial elections.The elections were postponed from January 8 after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the Pakistan People's Party leader and a former prime minister, in December Voting in Pakistan began on Monday.The voting is expected to set in motion a full return to civilian governance after eight years of military rule under President Pervez Musharraf. Musharraf seized power in 1999 by deposing the civilian government of Nawaz Sharif in coup.The newly elected parliament will also have to confront major issues such as growing militancy and a sluggish economy. Also to consider is whether to reinstate independent-minded judges who were removed by Musharraf during a state of emergency he declared in November last year.If the opposition wins more than two-thirds of the seats in parliament, it is likely to try impeach Musharraf. What is at stake?Voters will get the chance to ...
PML-Q, allies to have majority in polls: President Musharraf
2008-02-17 16:48:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf Sunday said Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and its coalitions parties will win the elections with thumping majority and that he would act as a "father figure" to the country's new prime minister.In an exclusive interview with Jemima Khan, ex-wife of cricket star turned politician Imran Khan, published in a foreign newspaper, President Musharraf said Ms Benazir Bhutto and widower Asif Ali Zardari, now leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), should not have been granted immunity from corruption charges last year. "My role as a president is simply the checks and balances, the seatbelts,? he said.While predicting a majority for PML-Q, allied with the Mutahida Qaumi Movement, Musharraf added: "Whether they'll be able to form a government is a question mark." He also described sacked chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry as "the scum of the earth -- a third-rate man -- a corrupt man" in remarks quoted by the paper.Powered by: Awaz apni Ba...
Musharraf meets Kiyani; satisfied with poll security arrangements
2008-02-17 05:36:00 CNews RAWALPINDI: President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday noted with satisfaction the arrangements made by Pakistan Army to ensure security during the February 18 general election.The President made these remarks during the meeting with the Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani who called on him here at the Camp Office and gave a comprehensive briefing on the security arrangements made by Pakistan Army for the general elections.The COAS informed the President that the Army has been deployed in aid to civil authority and all necessary security arrangements have been put in place and coordinated with the civilian authorities so that any attempt to disrupt peace and security during the elections can be deterred and dealt with.The President reiterated that the Government was committed to holding of free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections. He said that although not a part of the election process, the Pakistan Army had a vital role to assist the civil administration to en...
Pepco presents power plan to Pakistans President Pervez Musharraf ? - Uniqu
2008-02-09 00:00:00 Pepco presents power plan to Pakistans President Pervez Musharraf...Unique Pakistan, Pakistan -2 hours agoPresident Pervez Musharraf will be informed during a presentation on electricity demand and supply here on Friday that the worst-ever power crises was over ...Govt fully backing up domestic, foreign investment in Pakistan ...PakTribune.comGovt to meet army ...
By: Pakistan News
War on terror a long drawn battle: Musharraf
2008-01-28 20:22:00 CNews LONDON: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Monday said that he would contact world leaders to get economic and political support for Pakistan, as this will assist Pakistan a lot in war against terrorism and extremism.Addressing a joint press conference here at Downing Street after holding a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf, Gordon Brown said, ?Thus, Pakistan will have poverty and ignorance alleviated and the educational facilities will be bettered.?Gordon Brown said the first priority for Pakistan and the world community should be to ensure that Pakistan treads the democratic path, as stable Pakistan is vital for South Asia.British premier said that he stressed President Musharraf to have negotiations with all political parties for peaceful democratic future in Pakistan.Pervez Musharraf said he still believes that a strong democratic government would come into existence following February 18 general elections.President Musharraf said: ?Matters including February 18 gen...
Pro, anti-Musharraf demos as he arrives at 10-Downing Street
2008-01-28 20:13:00 CNews LONDON: Rallies took out both in support and against the President General Pervez Musharraf when he arrived here at 10 Downing Street to meet the British Prime Minister, Gordown Brown in the last leg of his European tour.The pro-Musharraf demonstration was staged by Pakistan Muslim (Q) on his arrival at 10 Downing Street. They were holding party flags, photos of the President, and banners to show support to him.The protest rally was taken out jointly by PML-N, Pakistan Peoples Party, Tehreek-i-Insaf and Jamat-i-Islami.Holding flags of their respective parties and banners, the activists chanted slogans against President Musharraf.Due to the above demonstrations, President Musharraf was given entry to the 10 Downing Street from the Foreign Office gate and not from the main gate. Prime Minister, Gordon Brown accorded a warm welcome to his guest.The meeting between the two is, presently, underway in which matters relating to war on terror, Afghanistan, swapping of criminals, inves...
Musharraf?s chance meeting with Israeli defence minister in Paris
2008-01-28 20:10:00 CNews PARIS: A foreign news agency Monday reported that President Pervez Musharraf has held a meeting with Israel's defense minister in a Paris hotel last week. Presidential spokesman however, has denied meeting between President Musharraf and Israeli defence minister.In Islamabad, Foreign Ministry spokesman said Musharraf had a ``chance'' meeting with Israeli minister in Paris hotel.A foreign news agency citing Israeli sources reported President Musharraf and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak met by chance at the a Paris hotel, where they both were staying. They then held a scheduled one-hour meeting the following day, the officials said. Israeli defence minister and President Musharraf discussed the Iran nuclear issue, the report said.However, Musharraf and former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon had shook hands on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September 2005.In Islamabad, Foreign Ministry spokesman said Musharraf had a chance meeting with Barak in Paris."The...
Musharraf criticizes dubbing Pakistan nukes ?Islamic bomb?
2008-01-25 09:46:00 CNews DAVOS: President Pervez Musharraf Thursday said Pakistan is fighting war against terrorism and extremism. Speaking to the annual gathering of the world's political and business elite at World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, Musharraf said Pakistan is advancing towards genuine democracy and with free and fair elections in February democracy will be more stable in the country. He said the media has been given freedom in Pakistan. ?When I assumed power there was only on television channel in the country but the number has now reached to more than 50?. Musharraf said Pakistan is fighting against terrorism and extremism and pursuing a multidimensional strategy in this respect. Talking on Pakistan?s nuclear programme President Musharraf said the nukes have no threat from terrorists. He questioned labeling Pakistan?s nuclear bomb as ?Islamic bomb.? He asked why the other bombs not being named as Hindu bomb or Zionist bomb? It is incorrect to dub Pakistan nuclear bom...
Is President Pervez Musharraf responsible for most of the crisis in Pakista
2008-01-16 18:50:00 read more
Musharraf rejects idea of nukes going into extremists? hand
2008-01-13 19:33:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf said Sunday the nuclear assets of Pakistan are extremely safe and that his country needs nobody to tell about what to do next in this connection. In a wide-ranging interview with a US news publication published online, he said that if needed, the assistance would be solicited, terming it quite absurd that extremists can possibly capture nuclear weapons of Pakistan.Musharraf also expressed his refusal to let the United States launch CIA operations against Al-Qaeda in Pakistan. Pakistan has been in turmoil since Bhutto's assassination on December 27 and her Pakistan People's Party has challenged the government's reports on her death. No autopsy was ever conducted. While her party insists she was struck by a gunman's bullet before a suicide bomber blew himself up, the government says she was killed when her head hit her car's sunroof as she waved to supporters after a campaign rally. Musharraf said Bhutto's body should be exhumed to det...
Benazir?s heirs to decide about post-mortem
2008-01-13 19:31:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: People?s Party (PPP) Sunday said that the government should have conducted the post mortem of Benazir Bhutto immediately after her martyrdom.Reacting to a statement by President Pervez Musharraf, PPP Spokesman Farhatullah Babar said the government has not so far requested for the post mortem, if any request is tendered for the purpose, then the heirs of the deceased chairperson will decide in this connection.?PPP wants uncovering the faces of the murderers of Benazir Bhutto, the planners and their financers; it makes no difference knowing now whether she died of a bullet or by some other thing,? he maintained.Farhat continued, ?That is why, PPP demands UN inquiry into her murder.?Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Safe passage be given to Musharraf to step down: Imran
2008-01-11 18:32:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Chief Tehreek-i-Insaaf, Imran Khan has urged all the political parties to come together and provide safe passage to President Pervez Musharraf to step down.Addressing a news conference here on Friday, Imran Khan ruled out the holding of free and fair elections, saying the security forces, which are supposed to provide protection to the people, have themselves become target of terrorism.?This is not the right time for holding elections in the country but for political reconciliation,? he maintained.He said APDM will soon convene a meeting the main agenda of which will be to devise a strategy aimed at giving a safe passage to President Musharraf to leave his post.Imran Khan said policies pursued by the President to fight against terrorism are mainly responsible for the worst law and order situation in the country. He also blamed the former prime minister for what he called his flawed trade policies.Imran Khan also announced to visit Nau Dero shortly.Powered by: Awaz a...
Shahbaz eyes motive behind worsening conditions
2008-01-11 18:30:00 CNews LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Shahbaz Sharif Friday claimed that if the general elections are held in fair manner, then Q-League would be wiped out.Talking to the media after visiting the injured of Lahore Suicide attack at Meo Hospital, he said that the circumstances are being made to aggravate on purpose, adding the general elections have been postponed only to benefit the Q-League.Shahbaz said the opposition parties are willing to get united to save Pakistan; however, Pervez Musharraf is giving preference only to himself, maintaining that dire hazards are facing the federation necessitating the national unity.PML-N leader continued, ?If the nation does not get united now, then the history will not forgive us.?Visiting the 20 injured police personnel admitted to South Surgical Ward in Meo Hospital, he presented them the offer of medical treatment at Shareef Medical city and Ittefaq Hospital.Talking to the injured, Shahbaz said that the entire nation is proud ...
Pakistan elections postponed; Musharraf blames al-Qaida for Bhutto slaying
2008-01-02 19:39:00 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - President Pervez Musharraf announced Wednesday he had asked for British help to investigate the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, as authorities pushed back... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: My View of It
US not to oppose short postponement of Pakistan elections
2007-12-29 11:45:00 CNews WASHINGTON: Deputy spokesman of US State Department Tom Casey said has said that the United States would not necessarily oppose a short postponement in the election if all parties agreed it was necessary.However, he said, "We believe it's important that the political process, the process of developing Pakistan's democracy, continue."The Bush administration is counting on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf going ahead with upcoming parliamentary elections despite Benazir Bhutto's assassination in the hope they will cement steps toward restoring democracy.Proceeding on or about on schedule with the Jan. 8 election through which Bhutto hoped to return to power is the biggest immediate concern in sustaining an American policy of promoting stability, moderation and democracy in the volatile nuclear-armed nation, U.S. officials said.Although Bhutto's death complicates American efforts to broker reconciliation between the opposition and an increasingly unpopular Musharraf, an ...
Pakistan's Musharraf vows to defeat terrorists
2007-12-28 01:01:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf condemned the killing of former premier Benazir Bhutto Thursday, saying it was the work of terrorists and resolving not to rest until they were eliminated.Speaking on state media after a suicide attacker killed the country's charismatic opposition leader in Rawalpindi, Musharraf said "this brutality is the handiwork of those terrorists against whom we are fighting.""This is a big tragedy for the nation, which cannot be explained in words," he said. "I am deeply grieved and condemn it strongly.""I have always been saying that the Pakistani nation faces the biggest threat from these terrorists," said Musharraf, who announced three days of national mourning."Today on this tragic incident, I express a resolve, and I also want the nation to get united and to cooperate, that we will not sit idle unless the terrorists are eliminated," he said.In his brief address Musharraf, a key US ally in the "war on terror," prayed "may Allah Almight...
Order for withdrawing emergency to be finalised till Today
2007-12-13 10:32:00 ISLAMABAD: The Constitution is expected to be amended before the emergency is lifted on December 15 to give more powers to President Pervez Musharraf to act against judges of the superior judiciary, Attorney General Malik Qayyum said.The order for withdrawing the emergency will be finalised till Thursday (Today) and is likely to be issued on Saturday, Qayyum said after a meeting with Musharraf to discuss modalities for ending the emergency rule. The order will also revoke the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) that Musharraf had issued after imposing Emergency on November 3. The PCO had suspended the Constitution and key fundamental rights, including the freedom of the press, and resulted in the dismissal of judges who did not endorse the Emergency. Qayyum said "hectic discussions" were underway to finalise the order to revoke the PCO. Musharraf and his legal advisors are also discussing several amendments to the Constitution that will be made before ending the emergency, Dawn N...
Ron Paul On What To Do About Pakistan
2007-11-16 19:09:00 Ron Paul appeared on ?Studio-B? on Fox News on November 6, 2007 and talked about a variety of issues. Paul was asked if he is really a Republican or a Libertarian and talked about his 4.2 million fund raising record day set on November 5th. Paul called his campaign ?self propelled?, meaning that it is driven by his supporters who are extremely enthusiastic. His record breaking fundraising day was organized and planned entirely by Paul supporters. Paul was also asked about Pakistan which is a critical issue that needs our attention. Paul was asked what he would do about the situation if he was president now. Paul started off by saying that he would cut off U.S. funding to Pakistan and no longer interfere with their government. Paul also added that President Pervez Musharraf is, ? a us puppet of ours? and a military dictator. Paul explained that part of the reason people in that region do not like America is because we say we support Democracy but yet we s...
Musharraf to summon high level meeting next week
2007-10-07 20:00:00 ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf will call a high level meeting next week to hold consultations for strategy after the presidential election till November 15, sources said.Chief ministers of Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan would also meet the president in next week, sources added.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
In the Line of Fire: Autobiography of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf
2007-09-02 05:47:00 By Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf Introduction This book is a window into contemporary Pakistan and my role in shaping it. I have lived a passionate life, perhaps an impetuous one in my early... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf visits Bosnia-Herzegovina
2007-04-27 20:01:00 Sarajevo, April 27: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Pakistan should develop good economic ties along with good bilateral relations, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said at the start of a two-day official visit to Bosnia on Friday.
By: newkerala.com
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to visit Bosnia Friday
2007-04-26 17:50:00 Sarajevo, April 26 : Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is to begin a two-day official visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina Friday, as part of his four-nation European tour, Bosnia-Herzegovina's Presidency confirmed Thursday in Sarajevo.
By: newkerala.com
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to visit Bosnia Friday
2007-04-26 15:20:00 Sarajevo, April 26 (DPA) Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is to begin a two-day official visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina Friday, as part of his four-nation European tour, Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Presidency confirmed Thursday in Sarajevo. Musharraf was due to meet top Bosnian officials, members of the tripartite state presidency and the prime minister in Sarajevo Friday. Several bilateral agreements, including those ...
By: Latest News
|
|
 |
|
 |
