30th July, 2013 is indeed going to be an important day in the history of Pakistan. PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) nominee Justice (Rtd) Wajihuddin Ahmed is contesting election for the Presidential spot against PMLN’s Mamnoon Hussain. It is highly expected that Mr. Mamnoon win this election with the PMLN successfully winning […]
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Bets and roars at Afghan bird fight resurgence
The sun has barely risen and already dozens of Afghan men are swapping fistfuls of bank notes, frantically betting in one of the country’s goriest pastimes: bird fighting. In a shady patch, under a cluster of trees in a Kabul park, two partridges face off at opposite ends of a small […]
Five killed in terrorists attack on government complex
Gunmen attacked a complex housing Pakistani security agencies in the southern town of Sukkur late Wednesday, killing five people and wounding more than 30 others, an official and state TV said. Four explosions were heard in the area, where “terrorists” seized control of one government building, another building was under […]
Raanjhana – A Hindu-Muslim Romance Movie Banned in Pakistan
Pakistan has banned an Indian film about the love affair of a Muslim-Hindu couple on the grounds that it could offend viewers in the conservative Islamic republic, officials said Friday. “Raanjhanaa” was scheduled for release in June, but Pakistan’s Film Censor Board refused to clear it for cinema showings. “The […]
Egypt army chief ousts President Morsi amid huge protests on Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ousted President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday and declared the head of the Supreme Constitutional Court caretaker leader. Sisi also announced a freezing of the Islamist-drafted constitution and early presidential elections. Army chief al-Sisi, speaking on national television in front of a row of prominent political […]
Musharraf to be tried for his crimes says Nawaz
In a latest development Pakistan’s new government said Monday it would put former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason, charges punishable by death or life imprisonment. The retired general, who returned from four years of self-imposed exile in March, has been under house arrest at his villa on […]
BLA sends a message by destroying Quaid-e-Azam residency
Banned militant group BLA(Baloch Liberation Army) attacked the residency of the founding father of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah and destroyed it. They chose the residency of Mr. Jinnah because they wanted to send a message, they do not recognize Pakistan. BLA has been active in its insurgent activities since 2000, […]
Women candidates ignored for KP’s cabinet slots
The humanitarian organizations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially those who are working for the rights of women have shown great concern over provincial government decision for not giving ministerial portfolio to women candidates. Although day before yesterday some Pakistani news channels ran tickers announcing the nomination of PTI’s MPA, MS. Nasim […]
Internet Censorship in Pakistan
As the people of Pakistan celebrate a historic turning point, the first successful transfer of power from one civilian government to other in the nation’s 65-year history, the country faces numerous challenges in the road to development and democracy. Numerous issues exist in the realm of education, corruption, the rule of […]
Taliban Beheads two Boys for committing “Yogurt Selling”
Two Afghan boys who were aged 10 and 16, were allegedly beheaded by Taliban because they sold yogurt to Afghan Police and Army personnel. The boys were warned that they should not have any business dealings with any Afghan official. However, today when the boys were coming back after selling […]
