Agricultural sector has a vital role in Pakistan’ economy with 21% contribution in the gross domestic product (GDP) and employing 44% of the country’s total employed people (25% of the total population). Agricultural production must attain an incessant growth in order to maintain the level of food supplies for Pakistan’s […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf core committee has decided to return to assemblies after a boycott of almost nine months. It was decided after the government agreed to form a judicial commission to probe whether the general election of May 2013 were free and fair and reflected the true mandate of the people. […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan addressed protesters from Karak outside his home in Bani Gala and assured them that all their fair demands will be fulfilled. Around two hundred protesters had set up Dharna outside his home to demand speedy development work for Karak region. Imran Khan came out of […]
Famous model and actress, Ayyan Ali, was taken into custody at Islamabad airport over charges of money laundering. According to the Custom officials, they seized over $500,000 currency notes from Ms. Ayyan’s luggage. A case was registered against Ayyan under the Customs Act. She was then presented before a special judge […]
Indian authorities have expressed their extreme displeasure over Islamabad’s decision to release Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi who they consider to be the mastermind of Mumbai attacks. India summoned Pakistan High commissioner Abdul Basit and registered a strong protest with the Pakistan government. “India is extremely upset with the verdict and as a first […]
Millions of children in Pakistan are denied their fundamental right, birth registration. Children whose births go unregistered are unable to benefit from even minimal levels of protection against early and forced marriages, labour and employment in hazardous industries, recruitment by armed groups and illegal adoption and or/ trafficking. Without a […]
The growing disparity and asymmetry in South Asia is favorable to India yet challenging for Pakistan. India’s rising nuclear and conventional ambitions have enforced Pakistan to build up its nuclear capabilities to ensure the credibility of its nuclear deterrence. Previously, India’s doctrinal transformation and ballistic missile defense capabilities which are […]
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharief has inaugurated Karachi- Lahore (M-9) Motorway which will cost 36 billion on its development and is expected to be completed in 30 months. The Motorway will cover a total distance of 1160 km from Lahore to Karachi. Prime Minister was accompanied by chief minister of Sindh Qaim […]
Recently, Sharmila Farooqi finally tied the knot with Hasham Riaz Sheikh, son of former Director General, Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) and owner of Capital TV Ahmed Riaz Sheikh. Sharmila Farooqi had, on numerous occasions, raised her voice in Sindh assembly against lavish weddings and had presented the “One dish Bill” […]
Pak-China Economic Corridor is an under-construction development project to link Gwadar Port in southern Pakistan to China’s north-west area of Xinjiang by means of highways, railways and pipelines. When completed, this route will be used as a primary gateway for trade between China and the Middle East and Africa. Economic […]
