The News report by Mumtaz Alvi Imran Khan of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) exudes immense confidence these days about his party getting into the corridors of power after a few weeks, so do those around him.… Read More »Is Imran Khan overconfident or will be a trendsetter?
By AFP
PESHAWAR: For politicians in most countries, switching parties is a once-in-a-career move made only after careful thought. But in Pakistan, changing sides to gain advantage is standard practice.
Since entering politics in 1996, Arbab Khizer Hayat has switched his party allegiance 14 times, and he is far from alone. Dozens of others have done so and as the May 11 general election approaches, the trend is increasing.
The hallway of Hayat’s huge mansion in the northwestern city of Peshawar is adorned with pictures of him with former president Ghulam Ishaq. And former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. And former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.Read More »Pakistan’s twisting, turning politicians
PROFESSOR ALI SUKHANVER
The General Elections 2013 shall give a new colour to the history of Pakistan. Now-a-days one could feel a great hustle and bustle among all political sections of society in Pakistan because it is the very first time that a politically elected democratic government successfully completed its tenure. The results of the upcoming elections would show, up to what level, the previous government succeeded in fulfilling the expectations of the people of Pakistan. Elections do not mean just stamping a piece of paper and thrusting it into the ballot box; elections mean far more. Since very after the creation of Pakistan, the politicians have been raising a great hue and cry that military dictators never let them do their workRead More »THE ONGOING POLITICAL PROCESS IN PAKISTAN
By SARFRAZ ALI
Environment has never been matter of concern for Pakistan and the
tendency goes further chronic as all mainstream political parties,
bracing for participation in the forthcoming polls, have placed
environment issues at the bottom of their draft manifestos for 2013
elections.Read More »Environmental Agenda Unnoticed In Pakistan Polls
The ECP finally completed receipt of nomination papers from 425 returning officers (ROs) across the country, six days after the deadline for submission of nomination papers.Read More »Pakistan Elections 2013: record 24,094 nomination papers filed
KHAR: A Pakistani housewife, who cannot read or write despite being married to a headteacher, has made history by becoming the first woman approved to run for election in the Taliban-infested tribal belt.
Badam Zari, 53, may have little chance of winning, but her enthusiasm has been seized upon as a step towards emancipation in one of the most conservative parts of Pakistan, where women live in purdah and few even vote.
“I am contesting the election with passion, with a clean heart and a clear conscience. My passion is to educate the future generation, girls and women, and to serve them,” she told AFP in a telephone interview from Bajaur district.
“I know I am the first woman to contest and I am hopeful that I will win.”Read More »Elections 2013: Illiterate Pakistani housewife makes vote history
Mehmood-Ul-Hassan Khan Media the 4th pillar of the state has become crucial in safe guarding the national identity and security. It is the gatekeeper of national culture, heritage and traditions. It is one the key… Read More »Role of Media in National Identity and Security
Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan United Arab Emirates is already on the path of socio-economic prosperity and diversification of national economy. Despite, havocs of socio-economy in the region and weak economic prospects at international levels, the… Read More »Abu Dhabi Growth Strategy
The juicy red Strawberries are beautiful gift of spring. These are delicious, delicate, and perished quickly. Strawberries, also called as garden strawberries are member of the rose family and have more than six hundred varieties. Firstly, the garden strawberries were cultivated in France, in 1750 previously the wildly grown species were main source of this fruit. In the ancient times, they were known to be used as medicine. They are amongst one of the best anti oxidants of the world.Read More »Strawberries
“Those who die for life cannot be called dead”
He was born on 28 July 1954 in a lower middle class family. Both of his mother and father were schoolteachers. He spent his childhood with his grandmother in poverty. He completed his high school education from Daniel O Leary from city of Barians. It was the only high school in the state at that time.Read More »Hugo Chavez