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Zardari consulting with PM on constitutional package draft
2008-05-24 14:44:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: The co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party, Asif Ali Zardari has said that draft of 62 points constitutional package has been finalized which will be sent to the Prime Minister and PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif and the coalition parties.Addressing SAFMA conference here, he said the lawyers must be legal experts but they need not teach politics to the PPP. We also want the restoration of the judiciary but not through any short cut method.He said PPP is forefront flag-bearer of democracy and it is PPP which brought democracy in the country by laying down sacrifices. We would even appreciate those who want prove they are greater supporter of democracy, he added.?PPP has never backed out of its promises? we also want restoration of the deposed judges but there is a modus operandi to achieve this goal,? Asif Zardari said. In this regard he informed that a 62-point constitutional package has been put in black and white but added ?it is not a final document because ideas from ot...
Prime Minister chairs federal cabinet meeting
2008-04-23 12:25:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Federal cabinet meeting was underway at Prime Minister?s secretariat here on Wednesday.Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was presiding over the meeting, to review law and order situation, power and wheat crises and price hike issues. Foreign ministry has briefed the cabinet about the efforts carried out for the release of abducted Pakistani ambassador in Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin.The cabinet members were also taken into confidence about the consultation process within the ruling coalition for restoration of deposed judges.The decisions of cabinet would likely to be announced in the evening todayPowered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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...
ZA Bhutto?s 29th death anniversary today
2008-04-03 10:56:00 ppCNews GARHI KHUDA BUX: The function for 29th death anniversary Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto anniversary will be held in Garhi Khuda Bux today (Thursday).According to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) sources, the main function would be held in Garhi Khuda Bux at 10:00 pm. Co-Chairperson of PPP Asif Zardari and other eminent personalities would address the function.Before the function, a joint meeting of PPP central executive committee and Federal Council would be held at the residence of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto in Naudero. Asif Zardari would chair meeting, which would be attended by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Speaker Dr. Fehmida Mirza, provincial heads of PPP, nominated chief minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah, nominated Sindh Assembly speaker Nisar Khuro and other party leaders and workers.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
War On Terror: American Definition, Pakistani Solution
2008-04-01 08:00:00 The definition of the term War on Terror is ambiguous. It had earned a bad name to its introducer. Thousands of people around the world are affected due to it. Many had lost their precious life including infant children who even don?t know who is George W Bush or where America exists. Infant even didn?t ...
PM announces revolutionary steps in policy speech
2008-03-29 21:43:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has announced revolutionary steps in his policy speech at the floor of National Assembly after getting unanimous vote of confidence from the house on Saturday. The prime minister in his landmark speech increased the support price of wheat from Rs. 510 to 625 per 40 kilograms. He announced lifting of ban on student and trade unions, while changed the status of PEMRA to make it a subsidiary of the ministry of information. Muslim League (Q), Functional League, People?s Party Sherpao and Muttahida Qaumi Movement announced to support the prime minister. The prime minister in his speech thanked Almighty Allah for his election in this holy month. He also expressed his gratitude to People?s Party?s slain leaders Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto, party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, co-chairman Asif Zardari and the party workers, leaders of allied parties Nawaz Sharif, Asfandyar Wali, Altaf Hussain, Pir Pagara, independent members and ...
Police remove barricades outside top judge's house
2008-03-24 17:35:00 Police on Monday started removing barbed wire outside the house of the deposed judge following an order by the newly-elected Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, an CNews photographer witnessed.The development came minutes after new Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani ordered the release of Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and dozens of other judges in his first speech after being elected by parliament."I order all the detained judges to be released immediately," said Gilani.If reinstated as the PPP and PML-N party coalition has vowed, the judges could rule Musharraf's re-election as president for another five-year term illegal and effectively oust him from his position.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry released
2008-03-24 17:06:00 CNews Islamabad: All retired judges are fully released IG and DIG wants to meet former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry but former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry doesn't want to meet IG and DIG. All former Chief Justice are released. first order issued from prime minister all judges are released.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Yousuf Raza Gilani elected new PM, elaborates top priorities
2008-03-24 12:58:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Monday elected PPP's Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani as the new prime minister of the country with thumping majority.Gilani bagged 264 votes. The rival candidate Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, fielded by the Pakistan Muslim League-Q and its allies secured 42 votes.In a maiden speech on the floor of National Assembly after he was elected as Prime Minister, he said, ?I request the national assembly as my first job to pass a resolution for UN probe into the assassination of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.?Elaborating the top priorities of the new government, the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani vowed to take all out efforts for the supremacy of parliament.He also said the National Assembly should pass another resolution to apologize to the nation for hanging of Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto.Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani also said that he would issue the immediate directives for release of the held judges.Gillani also vowed to take efforts for the resol...
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...
Fahim says ?Offices mean nothing to him; will not quit party?
2008-03-22 22:21:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan People?s Party Parliamentarians, Makhdoom Amin Fahim Saturday said the offices hold no importance to him.Talking to CNews News after nomination of Makhdoom Yusuf Raza Gillani as PPP?s candidate for the post of Prime Minister, he said he was not consulted by the party for nominating the candidate for PM?s post.However, he said: ?It is the decision of the party leadership,? adding ?PPP is my party and I do not want to see it get damaged at any cost.? It is a party of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.Amin Fahim said as far as these offices are concerned, I have no desire for them. Yusuf Raza Gillani is my friend, he addedTo a question whether he was consulted by the party in connection with the nomination of candidate for PM?s post, he said he was not consulted for nominating Yusuf Raza Gillani.?I am no quitting the party,? he said adding it is party of poor and suppressed people.?It is the decision of the party and I accept it ...
PPP names Yousuf Raza Gillani as its nominee for PM slot
2008-03-22 13:16:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday named Yousuf Raza Gillani as its nominee for Prime Minister.Co-Chairman of PPP Asif Ali Zardari announced the name of Yousuf Raza Gillani as the PM candidate in a statement read out by the spokesman of PPP Farhatullah Babar.The name of the candidate for the prime ministerial job was finalized by the Pakistan People?s Party after due consultations with the democratic parties and coalition partners, said the statement.Asif Ali Zardari thanked Makhdoom Yousuf Raza Gillani for assuming the great responsibility of becoming the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and wished him success in discharging his duties with responsiblity.Country?s new prime minister will take oath of his office Tuesday morning - March 25 - at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, under the 1973 Constitution.The President has already summoned the National Assembly to meet on Monday at 1600 hrs to elect the new leader of the house.The session has been summoned fo...
New Prime Minister of Pakistan Announced : Yousuf Raza Gillani
2008-03-22 08:42:00 According to the news pouring from outside of Zardari House, Islamabad, where our blogger Revo is present. PPP, PML-N, ANP, JUI-F, MQM and some other entities (including Washington, KSA and uniformed establishment) has given green signal to nominate Yousuf Raza Gillani for Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Asif Ali Zardai (the Mr. 10%) to be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan
2008-03-11 13:36:00 Our beloved Mr. 10% is going to be our next Prime Minister, wow!. There goes the dream of a better Pakistan. After a 90-day appointment of an interim Prime Minister, Mr. Zardari will hold his position as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan. He did not contest in the elections, but is expected to contest in the by-elections in the next few months.
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PPP-PML-N agree on reinstatement of deposed judges in 30 days of govt forma
2008-03-09 15:58:00 CNews MURREE: Pakistan Peoples Party and PML-N have signed a joint declaration for formation of coalition government in Centre and Punjab.Asif Ali Zardari and Muhammad Nawaz Sharif signed the joint declaration titled ?PPP-PML-N summit declaration Murree? during a joint press conference here at PC Bhurban hotel.In the joint declaration both the parties agreed upon the reinstatement of the deposed judges through the newly elected parliament with in 30 days after the formation of federal government.Nominee of PPP for slot of PM will be fully supported by the coalition parties but the PM nominee should carry forward the agenda of both the parties, Nawaz Sharif said in the press conference.Speaker and Deputy speaker of NA will be of PPP and Speaker and Deputy speaker in Punjab Assembly will be of PML-N, he said. Nawaz Sharif also said that PML-N would be part of federal cabinet.Nawaz Sharif said that he and Asif Ali Zardari had signed the Charter of Democracy, which was formulated by Ben...
PPP delays decision about PM candidate
2008-03-06 21:44:00 CNews: The Parliamentary Party of Pakistan People's Party, which met here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Asif Ali Zardari, delayed a decision on premiership candidate subject to convening of the newly elected National Assembly.No briefing was given to the media, but sources said Zardari took the MNAs elect into confidence on political developments and said he would hold further consultations with MNAs from each division separately from Friday.Meanwhile, according to a PPP press release, addressing the meeting Asif Ali Zardari said the nomination for the office of Prime Minister would be finalized by the time the Assembly session was called.He said that ordinarily, by virtue of his Party office, he would have been the candidate for the office of Prime Minister. But, he had decided not to be PM candidate and instead wished to devote time and energy to strengthen the Party.Zardari said major issues had been thrashed with the coalition partners and some pending matters would be ...
Next Prime Minister of Pakistan Makhdoom Amin Fahim?
2008-02-21 03:00:00 Asif Ali Zardari has done a house-packed press conference in Islamabad after winning the elections, and he moved the audience with his articulate answers with substances, though there still are many questions to be answered. The biggest jolt he gave to media and to the audience was to announce that he was not a candidate for ...
President, PM vow to continue supporting Kashmir cause
2008-02-05 16:12:00 CNEWS ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Muhammedmian Soomro have reiterated Pakistan's commitment to continue extending moral, political and diplomatic support for the settlement of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people.In his message on Kashmir Solidarity Day, President Musharraf said the government was engaged in a sincere, sustained and purposeful dialogue with India on Kashmir."We believe that with sincerity, courage and flexibility, we can achieve a solution to the long-standing Kashmir dispute," he said.The President said Pakistan always stressed the need to end violence and human rights abuses in Indian Occupied Kashmir. "We firmly believe that an enabling environment is necessary for the success of peace process," he said.He said several Kashmir-related Confidence Building Measures initiated by Pakistan, brought some relief to the Kashmiris living on both sides of Line of Control.The President mentioned his four-point propos...
Joint fight against terrorists vital for peaceful polls: PM
2008-01-15 19:13:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro on Tuesday termed extremism a common challenge for entire nation including political parties, which he said needed to be confronted to ensure holding of general elections in a peaceful and transparent manner. He was talking to Senators including Senator Maulana Sami Ul Haq, Razina Alam Khan, Waqar Ahmad Khan and Senator Israr Ullah Zehri, who met him separately at the PM Secretariat here. Soomro said the determination of government and people to see a stable Pakistan was stronger than the intents of the forces wanting to destabilize the political process. The Prime Minister said free, fair, transparent and peaceful election would bring about political and economic stability in the country. He said the country was facing shortage of energy and the government was making best possible efforts to expand resources through conservation. About availability of flour in markets, the Prime Minister reiterated that elements involved in hoardi...
Railways? complete restoration directed
2008-01-12 21:08:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro has directed the Pakistan Railways to restore its services completely within the shortest possible time. The Prime Minister was chairing a meeting at the Prime Minister Secretariat in Islamabad. The meeting reviewed the losses caused to the railways due to the violence in the aftermath of Benazir Bhutto's assassination.Regretting the damage caused to the railways, Soomro directed the concerned authorities to finish the repair work in the shortest possible time. He urged the people to exercise restraint while expressing their sentiments.Chairman Railways told the premier that 32 out of 263 passenger trains and six out of 45 freight trains are not functional, adding that Pak Railways repaired at least 19 engines.The Caretaker Minister for Railways said that during the recent tumult, the Railways suffered at least Rs6.5 billion and twenty railway stations had to be shut down.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Decision to shut down markets at 7:30 pm
2008-01-11 18:33:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has decided to have all the commercial markets closed at 7:30 PM with an aim to overcome the ongoing electricity crisis across the country.This was decided at a high level meeting chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister, Muhammadmian Soomro here on Friday.The meeting considered ways and means to conserve energy besides adoption of alternative sources of energy.It was decided to replace the existing lights of President and Prime Minsiter Houses and other such buildings with solar energy or energy savers.Use of gas heaters and geysers be discouraged while those on solar energy be promoted, the meeting agreed.The Prime Minister on the occasion pointed out that the government has to give a heavy subsidy on petroleum products owing to their growing international prices. People should extend cooperation to the government in its effort towards saving energy, he said.The meeting also decided to make functional the Alternative Energy Board and to intensify...
S. Korea shocked at Bhutto's murder
2007-12-28 12:56:00 CNews SEOUL: South Korea on Friday condemned the assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto and extended condolences to her family."The government cannot hide its bitter shock over the death of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, who was killed by terrorists on Thursday while on an election campaign, and it offers its sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased," the foreign ministry said in a statement."Our government condemns any type of terrorist acts," it added. "The government hopes Pakistan will be stabilised through peaceful means."Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Benazir?s dead body being taken to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh
2007-12-28 06:00:00 CNews RATTODERO: The body of slain chairperson Pakistan People?s Party Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is being taken to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, for burial in the family's graveyard. The body was kept in an ambulance in the midst of tears.Her last prayer would be offered in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh and Hafiz Hakim Ali Mangi will lead the namaz-e-janaza. Hakim Ali Mangi belongs to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh and he is the son of Maulana Mehmood Ahmed Bhutto, who had led the namaz-e-janaza of Benazir?s father and former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1979.The namaz-e-janaza will be offered by Benazir Bhutto?s relatives, friends, important personalities, party leaders, workers and people in large number.Younger sister of the former prime minister, Sanam Bhutto has also reached Naudero. Strict security measures have been taken on this occasion in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh.Earlier, the plane landed in Sukkur from where the body and members of her family were flown by helicopter to Naudero.Her husband Asif Zardari...
Benazir?s dead body taken to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh
2007-12-28 00:50:00 CNews LARKANA: Dead body of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto has been taken to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh for burial. Her dead body was brought by a C-130 flight to Sukkur Airport from where it was taken to Moenjodaro by helicopter.Along with the dead body of Benazir Bhutto, her husband Asif Ali Zardari, elder daughter Bakhtawar, younger daughter Asifa, son Bilawal, central leader of the PPP Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Shery Rehman and other persons arrived in Sukkur.Here, her corps was shifted to an army helicopter and taken to Larkana. Her dead body, her husband Asif Ali Zardari, all three children, Amin Fahim, Shery Rehman and other 22 persons were taken to Larkana by a bus along with police security.The dead body has been taken from the Moenjodaro Airport to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh by ambulance.Various groups are reaching Garhi Khuda Bakhsh from all over the country to attend the burial of benazir Bhutto.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Benazir?s dead body being taken to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh for burial
2007-12-27 23:50:00 CNews SUKKUR: Dead body of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto is being taken to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh for burial. Her dead body was brought by a C-130 flight to Sukkur Airport from where it was taken to Moenjodaro by helicopter.Along with the dead body of Benazir Bhutto, her husband Asif Ali Zardari, elder daughter Bakhtawar, younger daughter Asifa, son Bilawal, central leader of the PPP Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Shery Rehman and other persons arrived in Sukkur.Here, her corps was shifted to an army helicopter and taken to Larkana. Her dead body, her husband Asif Ali Zardari, all three children, Amin Fahim, Shery Rehman and other 22 persons were taken to Larkana by a bus along with police security.The helicopter left Sukkur for Moenjodaro Airport at 3-40 am. The dead body will be taken from the Moenjodaro Airport to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh by ambulance.Various groups are reaching Garhi Khuda Bakhsh from all over the country to attend the burial of benazir Bhutto.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Nawaz boycotts polls Calls for complete strike today
2007-12-27 15:31:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PML (N) Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday announced boycott of the coming general elections against the killing of PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto.?The PML-N announced to boycott the January 8 elections against the brutal killing of Benazir Bhutto,? Nawaz Sharif said while addressing a press conference at the residence of party leader Raja Ashfaq Sarwar late at night. He also said that Pervez Musharraf was the root-cause of all problems being faced by the country as fair and free elections were not possible till he is in power. He also demanded that Pervez Musharraf should immediately quit as the federation of Pakistan was facing threats in his presence.?It is time to heal the wounds of Sindh and save the federation from collapse,? he said. PML-N leaders Raja Zafarul Haq and Makhdoom Javed Hashmi were also present on the occasion. The former prime minister also gave call for complete strike on Friday and three days mourning.He brushed ...
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...
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2007-12-13 10:25:00 Benazir withdraws from NA-204LARKANA: Former Prime Minister and PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has announced to withdraw candidature for contesting election at NA-204 Larkana.This decision was taken after the seat adjustment reached between Chairperson PPP (SB) and PML (Q) leader Haji Ali Hussain Unnar.Now she will contest the forthcoming general elections only from NA-207 Larkana from where she had won the election four times and this time she is contesting from the same co .... 5 killed in India train blastGAUHATI: A bomb tore through a moving train in India's remote northeast Thursday, killing five passengers and injuring four others, an official said. The New Delhi bound super-fast Rajdhani Express, which started from the eastern town of Dibrugarh in Assam state, had just crossed a station near Chungajan, 270 kilometers (170 miles) east of statecapital Gauhati when the bomb exploded, jolting passengers out o ftheir sleep, an Indian Railway spoke .... Textile sector loan vo...
New Prime Minister of Pakistan Appointed
2007-11-16 11:02:00 Pakistan's president, Pervez Musharraf, today appointed a close ally as caretaker prime minister to oversee parliamentary elections in January. read more
Elections might be deferred for some time: Jamali
2007-11-01 02:33:00 DERA ALLAHYAR: Former Prime Minister, Mir Zafrullah Khan Jamali has said that the general elections could be put off for some time due to the existing prevalent situations in the country.Talking to CNews News at the Jafferabad area here, he said that the final decision regarding elections have to be essentially made by the government and the Election Commission, but the law and order situation in the country would definitely impact on the elections.?No one can get to govern in the name of God and the parties, whom the people will make victorious, will get into the government,? he observed. Replying to a question on the Reconciliation Ordinance, Mir Zafrullah Khan Jamali said that pardon for nothing to some, while some other remaining deprived of should not happen?the law should be identical for all the citizens of the country. He said that all the politicians including Benazir and Chaudhry Shujaat should make their security arrangements on their own in accordance with the dictates o...
PM avers talks with N league possible
2007-10-29 19:29:00 CNews KARACHI: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Sunday said that the Nawaz League was a reality as it had representation in the assemblies and negotiations could be undertaken with its leaders.The prime minister said this while addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Gymkhana here at North Nazimabad.He, however, parried the question about talks with Nawaz Sharif, saying the outcome would be known after reaching political reconciliation with the party. He said the issue of Nawaz Sharif?s return was sub judice and he could not comment on that.He announced Rs 100 million for North Nazimabad Gymkhana to be established at a total cost of Rs 220 million besides CNG buses for the city. The Prime Minister also announced to provide a 25-storey high snorkel to help carry out rescue and fire extinguishing work in the city. Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan, Chief Minister, Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim, Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping, Babar Khan Ghauri, City Nazim, Syed Musta...
No negotiations with the killers of Muslim brethren: Benazir
2007-10-28 13:00:00 CNews LARKANA: Former Prime Minister and PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto vowed Sunday not to bow before the extremists and ruled out negotiations with them.? I will not hold negotiations with the extremists who are involving in killing of their Muslim brethren,? she said while addressing a press conference here.Benazir once again called upon the extremists to surrender arms and live as law-abiding citizens. Benazir also vowed to step up the fight against militants blamed for the twin attacks in Karachi on her homecoming parade, saying she feared extremism was gathering force in areas of the military-ruled nation. "I am very concerned about what is happening in my country. I always believed that dictatorship fuels militancy and extremism,? she said."I feel sad that for the last five years we were not able to address this problem and to stop this from spreading," she remarked.Benazir Bhutto visited victims of the devastating October 18 suicide blasts on Sunday, as the former Pakistan p...
No army operation being conducted in Swat: PM
2007-10-28 08:15:00 CNews KARACHI: Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz has said that the talks for the restoration of democracy with all the parties were in progress.Addressing a press conference at the Governor House here, the prime minister said that the government desires restoration of democracy. He said that the Muslim League-N was a reality and a major party and the government?s talks were also continuing with the PML-N, but no deal was being cut with any party, he hastened to add. The prime minister said nothing about the homecoming of Nawaz Sharif.Regarding Swat standoff, Shaukat Aziz said that no army operation was being conducted in Swat, while the police and security forces were striving for the maintenance of law and order. ?We do not want loss of life in Swat, the local administration had requested the federal government for the deployment of army to maintain law and order,? he disclosed. The prime minister during the press conference said that the investigations into the Karsaz tragedy were unde...
Nawaz deportation case hearing on Oct.30
2007-10-26 20:55:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: A seven-member special bench of Supreme Court will hear on October 30th a contempt petition over the recent deportation of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from Islamabad airport to Saudi Arabia.The bench is headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. The other judges comprising the bench are Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Sardar Mohammed Raza Khan, Justice Faqir Mohammed Khokhar, Justice M Javed Buttar, Justice Nasirul Mulk and Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
President, PM reiterate govt resolve to establish peace, law and order
2007-10-26 20:50:00 CNews RAWALPINDI: President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday reiterated the government resolve to establish peace and maintain law and order in the country.In a meeting at the President?s Camp Office, the president and the Prime Minister said that no stone would be left unturned to establish peace, law and order across the country.The meeting was held to discuss the prevailing political situation.They also exchanged views on the arrangements being made for the forthcoming general elections, the draft code of conduct issued by the Election Commission and the need for ensuring security in the run up to the polls. They also discussed measures to ensure that the elections are held in a free, fair and transparent manner. During the meeting the two leaders reviewed the progress on several development projects and schemes, initiated by the present government in various parts of the country. It was noted that the overall pace of development was at a recor...
Meeting of PML-Q, allied parties called
2007-10-25 14:00:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: An important meeting of the parliament members of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) and its allied parties has been called today (Thursday) at Prime Minister House here.According to the government sources, this meeting bears extraordinary significance under the prevalent situation in the country and the affairs regarding the present political scenario of the country, law and order situation and Karachi Tragedy would be given thought at the meeting.Also, President Musharraf will take into confidence the allied parties over vital decisions being taken in view of the situation after Supreme Court ruling comes on his candidacy case.The members of the Parliament and federal cabinet will take part in the meeting.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Some elements defending suicide attacks: Benazir
2007-10-23 03:04:00 CNews KARACHI: Former Prime Minister and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto said Monday she was dissatisfied with probe into attempt on her life made through 18-October suicide attack on PPP caravan in which she was unharmed but 139 people were killed and over 450 others were injured.A complete independent inquiry should be ordered into 18-Oct carnage, as we are not satisfied with the present mode of inquiry, Bhutto said this while addressing a press conference at Bilawal House.Some elements are present in the country who are defending suicide attacks, however, such elements should be discouraged and prevented from doing so, she said. Earlier, she called upon the terrorists to surrender arms and in case of some grievances they should opt for negotiations with a view to seek the redressal instead of resorting to terrorist activities to kill the innocent people.Benazir visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam, Pakistan's founder, making her second public outing in as many days after a blood...
Aziz asks masses to reject corrupt elements
2007-10-19 19:19:00 CNews LAHORE: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has cautioned people to defeat corrupt elements and plunderers of the national exchequer by using the power of their vote most judiciously in the general elections. He was addressing a ceremony for distribution of chequesto affectees of Cooperative scandal, here at Chamba House on Friday. An amount of Rs 167.79 million was distributed among 1232affectees at a simple ceremony also attended by Governor Punjab Lt Gen (r) Khalid Maqbool, Chairman NAB Naveed Ahsan,DG NAB Punjab Maj. Gen. Qasim Qureshi, Chairman PunjabCooperative Board for Liquidation (PCBL) Brig (r) Farooq Maanand a number of cheque recipients. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister said that people have a key role in the democratic process and that they should strengthen the country by exercising their right to vote most judiciously to weed out corrupt elements. Never vote for those people who had engaged in corruption and plundered national wealth, he cautioned and urged to v...
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2007-10-19 09:37:00 India condemns attack on Bhutto in Pakistan NEW DELHI: India condemned on Friday the bloody attack that targeted formerPakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Karachi and urged determined actionagainst terrorism."We strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Karachi. It is reprehensible thatsenior political figures are targeted in this way with such loss of innocentlife," said Indian foreign ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna."The specter of terrorism confronting our region requires strong and determinedaction by all our governments," he said. Australian PM fingers Al-Qaeda for Pakistan blasts SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Friday that bombings inPakistan which killed at least 138 people were likely the work of Al-Qaeda."It's too early to be certain but it looks very much like the work of Al-Qaeda,"Howard told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Howard said Al-Qaeda was opposed to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf'scooperation with the United States."Benaz...
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto Suicide Bomb Blast Attack
2007-10-19 06:07:00 As you know that how the bloody welcome took place in Karachi, Pakistan while Benazir Bhutto was in her own land home after 8 years. The two Suicide Bombs were blasted in between the crowds where several people are dead and injured. Watch the video of the attack incident spot shoot inside.
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Zardari blames intelligence agencies for bombs
2007-10-19 01:27:00 CNews KARACHI: The husband of former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto blamed a Pakistani intelligence agency for two bombs that killed 78 people during her homecoming parade Thursday. "We blame one intelligence agency and we demand action against it... it is not done by militants, it is done by that intelligence agency," Bhutto's husband Asif Ali Zardari told private television. "Our people have died, our workers have died, they have sacrificed their lives for the sake of democracy in Pakistan."Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto returned Thursday
2007-10-18 19:44:00 CNews KARACHI, Vowing to help return democracy to Pakistan, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto ended eight years of self-imposed exile and returned Thursday to her native country, where she was greeted by a massive crowd of supporters.Shortly after arriving in the southern port city of Karachi, Bhutto entered the bustling city streets in an armored motorcade for protection against the crush of supporters celebrating her arrival.Bhutto said she was "emotionally overwhelmed" by the welcome, but she wasted no time addressing the political situation in Pakistan.Minutes after her arrival at Karachi International Airport, Bhutto called for a return to democracy to repair Pakistan's tarnished image as a haven for terrorists."The people that you see outside are the real image of Pakistan," she told reporters. "These are the decent, hard-working, middle classes and working classes of Pakistan who want to be in power so that they can build a moderate modern nation where everybody has equal...
Caravan of democracy truck carrying Benazir moves towards Mazar-e-Quaid
2007-10-18 19:32:00 CNews KARACHI: Caravan of democracy truck carrying former Prime Minister and PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto, who arrived at Karachi airport at 2MP from Dubai ending her eight-year self-imposed exile, moves towards Mazar-e-Quaid.Benazir Bhutto came out of airport lounge along with central PPP leader Yousuf Raza Gilani and was seated in the bulletproof truck, which was specially prepared for her.PPP leaders including Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Babar Awan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Nisar Khuhro, Naveed Qamar and Qaim Ali Shah are also traveling in the Truck along with Benazir Bhutto.Caravan of democracy truck carrying Benazir is moving slowly toward Mazar-e-Quaid along with the procession of hundreds of vehicles packed with the PPP workers and supporters.Benazir was accorded historic red-carpet welcome by tens of thousands of people belonging to various walks of life as well as party workers and activists.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Shaukat Aziz terms Benazir?s return as a positive development
2007-10-18 19:27:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Thursday termed the return of former Prime Minister and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto to Pakistan as a positive development in the country.Talking to newsmen after addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of Aiwan-e-Quaid here at Prime Minister's House, he said, the return of Benazir Bhutto to Pakistan would cause political stability and strengthen democracy in the country.Earlier, addressing the ceremony he called for need of promoting culture and values of the country and projecting different aspects of independence achievements and struggle of founding fathers. "We have to move forward and work hard, keeping in view the ideology of Pakistan to take our country to heights of progress and prosperity," he said while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of Aiwan-e-Quaid here at Prime Minister's House. This complex is being built at F-9 Park Islamabad under the auspices of Ministry of Culture and Nazriya Pakistan Council. The Prime Minis...
Containers put at Karachi airport routes
2007-10-17 18:45:00 CNews KARACHI: Police on Wednesday put containers at several roads leading towards airports as a part of arrangements made at the arrival of Pakistan Peoples Party chairperson and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.According to police sources, seven teams of bomb disposal squad have been formed from security point of view, which would give clearance to the convoys and handed over them to Benazir?s personal security wing.Bomb disposal squad would also give clearance to the route of procession and public gathering venue. Only one road would remain open for Jinnah Terminal whereas other roads are going to be closed by putting containers.The containers have already placed at the old airport road on Wednesday. Police officials said that these measures have been taken to avoid any untoward incident because it is a matter of security of not only Benazir Bhutto but also thousands of other people who would be gather to welcome her.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Laws of land to apply to Benazir on her return home: PM
2007-10-15 00:31:00 CNews WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Sunday that President Pervez Musharraf would quit army office and have a single office which will be the civilian president of Pakistan after being sworn in as such. Interviewed on a US-based news television, Aziz also insisted that President Musharraf would abide by a promise to shed his army uniform following a recent election that was boycotted by opposition parties. He said former premier Benazir Bhutto is free to return to Pakistan even if past corruption charges may return to haunt her. As Bhutto prepares to return home from self-exile on Thursday, Aziz said "she is free to come and, you know, the laws of the land will apply to her, like any other citizen of Pakistan." "The people have had a strong reaction to removal of corruption cases against Miss Bhutto," Aziz said, while insisting that her case differed from that of another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif. The prime minister told the news TV that Musharraf's win had ...
Govt in contact with all political parties: PM
2007-10-14 17:00:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Sunday that the government was in contact with all the political parties as part of efforts aimed at national reconciliation so that the concerned efforts could be taken on a single platform for the development and prosperity of country.The Prime Minister said this while addressing a ceremony held here to share Eid greetings with the poor here at Prime Minister?s House.Some handicapped who were badly affected during October 2005 earthquake were also present on the occasion.He urged the people to remember the poor in need while celebrating the Eid festival. ?Allah Almighty has blessed us with this occasion for celebration and we must help those in need and share Eid greetings with them,? he said. Congratulating people of Pakistan on this happy occasion, he said help of the destitutes nurtures the feelings of affection and promotes a sense to accommodate others. It also helps create an atmosphere of unity, thus leading to the establishment ...
Shaukat Aziz meets Musharraf
2007-10-14 14:00:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz called on President Gen. Pervez Musharraf Sunday. Begum Rukhsana Aziz was also accompanied with the prime minister to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with President Musharraf and Begum Sehba Musharraf. Ministers, diplomats, civil and military officials, intellectuals, businessmen and people from various walks of life called on the president at the President House and exchanged Eid greetings with him. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen. Tariq Majeed, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir, Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshall Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed and Vice Chief of Army Staff Gen. Pervez Ashraf Kayani also called on the president.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Caretaker govts to hold general elections with in 60 days: PM
2007-10-10 19:00:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Wednesday that the National Assembly and the provincial assemblies will complete their tenure and the caretaker governments will hold the general elections with 60 days.? For the first time in the history of Pakistan the elected assemblies are completing their tenure,? he said.The federal caretaker government, the caretaker governments provinces will be formed after November 15, he added.The general elections will be held in early January next year, in the next crucial step in the nuclear-armed Islamic nation's return to democracy.Shaukat Aziz said the elections would be staged before January 15 and after the current session of the national parliament finishes."Elections would be held in the first part of January," Aziz told reporters during a fast-breaking dinner at his residence."The national parliament and provincial assemblies will complete their terms on November 15 and elections will be held 60 days after that," he said.Aziz i... |
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