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Vast potential of resources of GB can be exploited by attracting foreign investment: PM

The Prime Minister says that vast potential of natural resources of Gilgit-Baltistan can be exploited by attracting foreign investment to bring prosperity for its people

September 20, 2012
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Terrorism is a menace to regional‚ global peace and security: PM

The Prime Minister expresses hope that international community will recognize Pakistan's sacrifices in the fight against terrorism

September 20, 2012
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Army called in for security of Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad

The step has taken after demonstrators protesting against anti Islam film tried to force their way into the diplomatic enclave in the federal capital

September 20, 2012
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US should understand Pakistan's priorities‚ concerns and constraints : Hina

She put across the country's point of view during an exchange of views with the members of the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill

September 20, 2012
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Ishq-e-Rasool (pbuh) Day: Govt contemplates suspending cellular services

The government might order PTA to suspend cellular services in some sensitive areas, in an effort to foil attempted terrorist attacks on Ishq-e-Rasool Day, The Express Tribune has learnt.

September 20, 2012
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Pakistan & India agreed to enhance Trade

During the Commerce Secretary level talks‚ Pakistan and India agreed to enhance the volume of trade between the two countries besides cooperation in other fields.

September 20, 2012
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Court removed Attorney General in the contempt case against Riaz Malik

The two member bench in its verdict said that attitude of Mr.Irfan was biased therefore he could not work as prosecutor in the case

September 20, 2012
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Dual nationality: SC disqualifies Rehman Malik, 10 other parliament members

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, in its short order on the dual nationality case, deemed ineligible and disqualified all parliamentary members found holding a dual nationality, including Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Express News has reported.

September 20, 2012
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AG, CJP exchange bitter arguments

The case was being heard by three-member bench when Attorney General Irfan Qadir appeared before the court on Wednesday.

September 19, 2012
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Democracy is flourishing following the sagacity of President Zardari: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that today's court proceedings would make more strengthened the democracy in the country.

September 18, 2012
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We always follow the directives of Supreme Court. Qamar Zaman Kaira

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira said the government has given a way forward in the NRO implementation case to the satisfaction of court orders.

September 18, 2012
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Govt decides to withdraw Malik Qayyum's letter

PM informed the SC that the govt has decided to withdraw the letter written to Swiss authorities by former Attorney General Malik Abdul Qayyum

September 18, 2012
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SC gives govt 7 days to write Swiss letter

Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf appeared in SC for the second time in NRO implementation case.

September 18, 2012
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Pakistan test-fires Hatf-VII Babur missile

Babur Crusie Missile is a low flying‚ terrain hugging missile‚ which can strike targets both at Land and Sea with pin point accuracy. It carries stealth features.