Written by Noreen on 22 May 2011
ShareWASHINGTON: US President Obama has indicated he would order an Abbottabad type operation that killed Osama Bin Laden early this month if another militant leader was found in Pakistan. He said the US was mindful of sovereignty issue but said the US could not allow “active plans to come to fruition without us taking some [Read more]
Written by Noreen on 12 May 2011
ShareOpponents of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari’s filling both roles argue that the constitution forbids the president from engaging in political activity. The ruling may be appealed, delaying its implementation, and so far doesn’t appear to have put Zardari’s power in jeopardy. Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan— A [Read more]
Written by Noreen on 12 May 2011
Share ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar has called for keeping open the upcoming joint session of the parliament instead holding it in-camera, saying the people should know the reality, Geo News reported Thursday. Talking on a point of order on the floor of NA, he said in case it is not [Read more]
Written by Noreen on 10 April 2011
Share ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that in the next 15 years, there are indications that the difference between the demand and supply of energy in Pakistan will be doubled. Speaking at the Pakistan Energy Conference in Islamabad, Gilani said that energy is essential for the growth of the country’s economy. [Read more]