Category Archives: Pakistan
Stringent measures required to counter terrorism, Gilani
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while expressing dissatisfaction over the over all law and order situation in the country has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fight terrorism and urged for an effective strategy to deal with terrorist … More
Pakistan to lodge protest against India on violation of treaty
ISLAMABAD – Today a crucial meeting to consider interference of flows of River Chenab at Marala head works in Pakistan in violation of Indus Water Treaty by India was held in the Ministry of Water & Power. Pakistan Commissioner for … More
Pakistan committed to supporting Kashmir, Gilani
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan is committed to political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir in their struggle for their right of self-determination and expressed the confidence that Organization of Islamic … More
US Pakistan ‘Continue Dialogue’ on Afghan Border Region
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFPS, A. M. Stump) – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived here yesterday to “continue dialogue” with senior Pakistani civilian and military leaders. During this fifth visit to Pakistan as chairman, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen … More
Militants killed in Swat Valley air strike
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani security officials say at least 40 militants have been killed in air strikes in northwestern Pakistan. Military officials Saturday said fighter jets started pounding militant hideouts in the Swat Valley late Friday, to try to flush militants … More
Government suspends military operations to observe Ramadan
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government officials have announced military operations in the country’s northwest will be suspended out of respect for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The head of Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, Rehman Malik, Saturday said the offensive against militants … More
Pakistan’s presidential election all set
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s election commission has announced the final list of three candidates for the upcoming presidential election. The commission said Saturday regional and national lawmakers will be able to choose from Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, retired … More
Gilani Emphasizes Importance of Independent Election Commission
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasized the importance of independence of Election Commission and the importance of accountability strictly distinguished from victimization. The Prime Minister was talking to a delegation of Senators who met him at … More