Monthly Archives: February 2008

Musharraf to free Indian ’spy’ condemned to death

Posted on February 29, 2008 by admin

President Pervez Musharraf has accepted a mercy plea from an Indian national who spent 35 years on death row on spying charges, and ordered his release, a minister said on Friday. Kashmir Singh, was arrested in the city of Rawalpindi … Continue reading →

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Imran sees maturity in political leadership’s attitude

Posted on February 28, 2008 by admin

Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan seeing maturity in attitude of pro-democracy political leadership said it is a good sign. Talking to a private television channel Imran said, the leadership of All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) has no repent over … Continue reading →

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Colin David : A master of contemporary art

Posted on February 27, 2008 by admin

On Monday, the 25th of February 2008, Pakistan lost a distinguished and revered artist. The world of art joins his family in mourning a great and gentle soul who will continue to live through his work for all time to … Continue reading →

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Rice exports increased

Posted on February 27, 2008 by admin

The export of Basmati rice was increased by 23.95 % during the period under review however the export of other rice commodities was declined by 19.50 %, according to Federal Bureau of Statistics. The food export from Pakistan has shown … Continue reading →

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General Kayani to appoint new ISI chief

Posted on February 26, 2008 by admin

Pakistani army chief General Parvez Kayani is appointing a new head of military intelligence, a newspaper reported on Tuesday, the first major reshuffle in the military since President Pervez Musharraf quit the army. Newspaper reported that Major-General Muhammad Asif, who … Continue reading →

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Musharraf rejects pressure for early exit

Posted on February 25, 2008 by admin

President Pervez Musharraf’s spokesman on Monday rejected fresh pressure at home and abroad for president to step down after his allies were trounced in parliamentary elections. A US senator who monitored the polls one week ago said on Musharraf should … Continue reading →

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Sialkot tycoons to set up airline

Posted on February 24, 2008 by admin

After completing a unique mega project of Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) on a self-help basis, the business community has announced establishment of its own airline for providing cheaper and advanced travelling facilities on domestic and international routes. This was … Continue reading →

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Government declared Aitzaz’s house “sub-jail”

Posted on February 23, 2008 by admin

The government of Punjab has declared Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president, Aitzaz Ahsan’s house a sub-jail by sealing all the roads leading to his house, banning any visitor meeting him and disconnecting all telephone connections at his residence between … Continue reading →

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Musharraf lauds China Mobile investment in Pakistan

Posted on February 22, 2008 by admin

CEO China Mobile Guo Yong Hong called on President Pervez Musharraf in Rawalpindi on Friday. Talking to leader of China Mobile Company the President appreciated China Mobile company’s efforts for investment in Pakistan. He said that the economic reforms of … Continue reading →

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PPP, PML-N leaders to meet on coalition

Posted on February 21, 2008 by admin

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) prepared for talks on Thursday with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on a coalition that could topple President Musharraf. The leaders of the two parties which won the most seats in Monday’s general elections are mulling … Continue reading →

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