Pakistan: People protested country wide after increase in power tariff. The Government on Thursday suspended the recent increase in power tariff for 10 days across the country. A special committee comprising members of parliament, foreign ministry and petroleum ministries, and NEPRA has been formed to review the recent hike in power tariff.
Historic Event: Trade begins across LOC in KASHMIR
Kashmir: Trade begins across Line of Control on Tuesday21st Oct 2008 between divided parts of Kashmir territory after more than half century. The historic trade journey at Srinagar-Muzaffarabad and Rawlakot-Poonch routes was inaugurated by senior officials of the two regions.
Detention of US Citizen Extended by Pakistan Court
Pakistan: Detention of a US national for another two weeks has been extended by A Pakistani court after he tried to enter a restive tribal district bordering Afghanistan, officials said Monday. Jawad Ali also known as Jude Kenan, an American of Pakistani origin, was arrested on October 13 trying to enter Mohmand tribal district, a […]
Pakistan Hunt for Cricket Heroes 2008
Pakistan : Mobilink, a subsidiary of the Orascom Telecom group, has launched the countrywide 2008 edition of the Hunt for Heroes campaign. Youngsters of age ranging from 12 to 16 are invited for the selection test. The selected players will be trained at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore and groomed for the upcoming […]
Signals of cease-fire from Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan
Pakistan: During an interview by a British radio, spokesman of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan said that they are ready to cease-fire and hold unconditional talks to government in case government too shows willingness. He said further that they they understand the importance of the sovereignty and safety of our country, and they would disarm themselves and stop […]
PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif to supports govt. in war against terror:
Pakistan: Mian Nawaz Sharif, Chief of Pakistan Muslim League-N assured government of PML-N’s persistent support in war against terrorism. Nawaz said they want no point scoring on the issue in a meeting with his central leaders. He advised his parliamentarians to make the session more effective through active participation.