Gilani appreciates joint collaboration in relief activities
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday appreciated the opposition and civil society and federal and provincial governments for making concerted efforts to provide relief and raise donations for the flood victims.
Talking to Hamid Yar Hiraj, MNA who called on him at the PM House, Gilani said the government would continue its efforts till rehabilitation of all flood-affected people.
Hamid Yar Hiraj, MNA thanked the Prime Minister for his reconciliatory political approach and keen interest in relief and rehabilitation of flood victims. He also discussed development schemes of his areas.
A Minute With Aamir Khan and his Midas touch
September 8, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
MUMBAI: One of India’s most popular actors, Aamir Khan, is considered Bollywood’s man with the Midas touch.
The 45-year-old actor was last seen in the 2009 comedy ”
Idiots”, India’s biggest blockbuster to date, with 4 billion rupees ($85.6 million) in box-office takings.
For his latest project, Khan turned producer for a low-budget film on the growing urban-rural divide in India.
“Peepli (Live)” released in August to rave reviews, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting a special screening. The film opens in the UK on Sept 24.
Khan spoke to Reuters about the importance of international audiences, the star system in Bollywood and why he isn’t interested in crossing over to the West.
Q: Your film “Peepli (Live)” is being released in the UK. As an Indian producer, how important are international audiences for you?
A: “It
Obama discusses Pak-Afghan with NATO secretary general
September 8, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama has discussed the war against terrorism and the current situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan with visiting NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the White House here.
“The two leaders discussed progress in implementing our shared strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan and ways to further strengthen the international community’s efforts,” the White House said in a statement.
During the meeting, Mr. Obama thanked Mr. Rasmussen for the significant NATO commitment to promote peace and stability around the world, particularly in Afghanistan where nearly 50,000 non-US ISAF troops, trainers, and civilians are serving alongside Americans.
Mr. Obama and Mr. Rasmussen also discussed goals for the November 19-20 NATO Summit in Lisbon, including unveiling a new NATO Strategic Concept that reinforces the allied commitment
Top US officials call on Zardari
US National Security Adviser James Jones and CIA Director Leon Panetta called on President Zardari at the Presidency in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The two top national security lieutenants of US President Barrack Obama discussed the probe in the wake of the failed bombing attempt at New Yorks Times Square and other matters of mutual interest. They also discussed operation in North Waziristan region and Afghanistan situation.
Army Chief Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani and Prime Minister Gilani also attended the meeting.
PPP To Support PML-N Candidate In PP-111
PM Gilani on Tuesday telephoned CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif. The PM said that as per Charter of Democracy, PPP will not field its candidate against PML-N candidate in PP-111. According to sources, the PM told Shahbaz Sharif that PPP will support PML-N candidate in Gujrat’s PP-111. CM Punjab asked the PM to support their candidate in the said constituency.
PPP To Support PML-N Candidate In PP-111 was first posted on March 3, 2010 at 11:43 am.
Chief Of The Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani Call On PM Yousaf Raza Gilani
Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani called on Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in which different matters including national security came under discussion. According to sources, regional security issues were also discussed in the meeting. The COAS informed the PM about the ongoing operation against the militants in the country.
Chief Of The Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani Call On PM Yousaf Raza Gilani was first posted on March 3, 2010 at 12:02 pm.
Holbrooke Calls On COAS:Rawalpindi
The US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at the army head quarters in Rawalpindi.
The meeting focused on the security situation prevailing in region and the progress made against the war on terror. The future strategy of war on terror was also discussed during the meeting.
General Kayani briefed Holbrooke about the ongoing operation against militants in Waziristan.
Holbrooke Calls On COAS:Rawalpindi was first posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:03 am.
Terrorism Biggest Challenge: Qamar Zaman Kaira
Pakistan News: Terming terrorism as the biggest challenge facing the country, Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government was charting out comprehensive and long-term strategies to meet the current challenges.
Kaira lauded media for playing vital role in the restoration of democracy in the country, adding that PPP always came into power with public majority.
Terrorism Biggest Challenge: Qamar Zaman Kaira was first posted on January 15, 2010 at 12:57 pm.
Holbrooke Meets President Zaradri
LAHORE, Pakistan News: The meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and US special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke was held here at Governor House.
President Zardari categorically told Holbrooke about the problems Pakistan is facing due to war on terror, and called upon the US to consider the aid programmes and materialize them immediately.
Both the leaders also discussed the security situation in the region and the Pak-US relations.
The meeting is being attended by US ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson, Governor Punjab Salman Taseer, Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir, Secretary General to the President Salman Farooqi and other senior officials.
Holbrooke Meets President Zaradri was first posted on January 15, 2010 at 2:28 pm.
Money Looters Would Have to Face Music:SC
Seth Yaqoob, an accused in Haris Steel Mill scam, has agreed to pay back a sum of Rs1.5billion.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry, during hearing of the said case, remarked that “..nobody should think of escaping abroad after looting the national money”. NAB told the court that efforts were on to nab Seth Nisar, while probe also underway against all those officials who helped Sheikh Afzal’s escape abroad. Terming Hmaesh Khan’s issue as of critical importance, the CJ ordered NAB to intensify efforts to bring Hamesh back home.
He vowed to bring all those who embezzled the national money to book, adding that the innocent, if any, would be given judicial protection. The case was adjourned till January 15.
Money Looters Would Have to Face Music:SC was first posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:59 pm.
