Stressing that his country is fighting a war for its survival against extremists, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has ruled out any cut in the nation’s defence expenditure.
Speaking during a function at the National Defence University (NDU), Zardari, however, said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led government is focussing on the policy of reconciliation and [...] Continue reading No cut in country’s defence expenditure: Zardari
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the US has acknowledged Islamabad’s actions in the ‘war on terror’, and it was now Washington’s turn to do ‘something extraordinary’.
Interacting with media persons on the recent strategic talks between Pakistan and the US, Qureshi said the relationship between both countries has improved greatly over the [...] Continue reading Now, it’s US’ turn to do ‘something extraordinary’: Qureshi
Former Pakistan President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s grand daughter, Fatima Bhutto, has charged ‘uncle’ President Asif Ali Zardari for orchestrating the murder of her father, Mir Murtaza Bhutto, saying the killers of her father are ‘ruling the country at present’.
Speaking during her book ‘Songs of Blood and Sword’ launch function, Fatima described in detail her father’s [...] Continue reading Fatima Bhutto charges ‘uncle’ Zardari, says my father’’s killers leading nation
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has been in consultation with leaders of the Madhes based parties to defend the efforts of the Unified CPN (Maoist) to topple his government.
According to the PM’’s press advisor Bishnu Rijal, Nepal will hold separate meetings with Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (Loktantrik) chairman Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar, Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) [...] Continue reading Nepal PM consulting leaders of Madhes-based parties
In what might increase troubles for Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has written letters to the Swiss Government for the reopening of corruption cases pending against him in the country.
During a hearing, NAB’s counsel Abid Zuberi told the Supreme Court that the bureau, in its letter, has asked [...] Continue reading Troubles for Zardari set to rise as NAB asks Swiss govt. to re-open corruption cases