By Faheem Belharvi Power of media has attained an imperative role to play in social, political and economic development of nations in 21st century. It promotes political maturity and removes social and economic disparities. Media has power of shaping opinions and curtailing ideological differences among the various communities by using its unbiased approach and helps in strengthening national integration. L ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi Friday, March 08, 2013 - On 8th March of every year, we celebrate International Women’s Day to wish the women in the fullness of what it means and to celebrate their achievements and struggles. Woman’s is an integral segment of society by playing a vital role in building the society on healthier and stronger foundations. No country or society can prosper or even survive without the ...

By Rida Zaheer According to ISPR, the 158th Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at General Headquarters on Thursday. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani chaired the meeting. Apart from professional military matters, the meeting under took a comprehensive review of internal and external security environment of the country. The meeting also discussed the law and order situation in Karach ...

A bomb attack in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi on Sunday killed at least 45 people, including women and children, and wounded 50 others, police said. The blast hit close to an area dominated by Shias, senior police official Ghulam Shabir Sheikh said, though he said that the target of the attack was not immediately clear. “At least 45 people have been killed and more than 50 injured. The bomb also badly da ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi Supports grand jirga efforts for promoting peace in FATA   APC calls for immediate peace talks with Taliban Friday, March 01, 2013 - Islamabad—The All Parties Conference (APC) organized by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman (JUI-F) has issued a declaration which backs efforts of the grand jirga for promoting peace in FATA. “Pakistan’s government should take immediate ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi Gas pipeline serves two nations’ interests: Nejad Pipeline must advance despite US opposition Thursday, February 28, 2013 - Tehran—Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday told the visiting Pakistani president that a much-delayed $7.5 billion gas pipeline project must go ahead despite US opposition. “The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is an important example of Tehran- ...

Posted By Rida Zaheer South Africa completed a series clean sweep when they beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs on the third day of the third Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday. Pakistan were bowled out for 235 in their second innings, an improvement on their first innings total of 156. But the margin of victory and the series result were a fair reflection of the dominance of the world champions, playing ...

The US has threatened with economic sanctions against Pakistan over Islamabad’s plan to buy Iranian gas to quell its increasing energy thirst.   A US newspaper report said Washington was going to pile sanctions in Pakistan if it went ahead with the deal, just as Iran and Islamabad are negotiating an agreement with an Iranian company to build its side of the gas pipe line. The paper said the White House has ...