Pak-US strategic talks ruled out

The US government sources told News Trends that there was no possibility of the talks till the US government is satisfied that Pakistan has adopted measures in this regard.

The sources further disclosed that the issues including defence, regional peace, nuclear non-proliferation and eradication of terrorism would be on the top agenda of the talks while issues like economic stability, trade, energy, science and technology, education, agriculture, health and interaction with the masses will be included in the agenda only to enhance the range of the dialogue .

The sources added that the whole process was affecting due to the differences between both the countries on issues like defence and eradication of terrorism.

The issue also came under discussion during US special envoy Mark Grossman’s recent visit to Pakistan but no breakthrough came to the fore regarding strategic dialogue.

However, the sources ascertained that the USA was not pondering to end ties with Pakistan.

Leaders battle for deal to boost OSCE powers

Leaders battle for deal to boost OSCE powers

(AFP) – 2 hours ago

ASTANA: OSCE member states were Thursday battling to thrash out a compromise on an action plan that would bolster the clout of the trans-Atlantic security group after its first summit in over a decade.

World leaders at the summit, hosted by Kazakhstan in its glitzy new capital Astana, have acknowledged the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)’s reactions to prevent conflicts in Europe and the ex-USSR have slowed in recent years.

But the 56 member state group operates by consensus, meaning any single country could torpedo a final communique and framework for action that diplomats hope will define its future role.

“I hope that in the remaining moments we can agree a declaration and overcome the differences,” Kazazkh President Nursultan Nazarbayev told the

Altaf committed treason by inviting army: Mian Iftikhar

Staff Report

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar has said that Altaf Hussain has committed treason to the country by inviting the army to impose martial law in Pakistan, SAMAA reported on Thursday.

During a news conference in Peshawar, Mian Iftikhar added that the Chief of Pakistan Army himself wishes to see a strong parliament in the country.

He further added that our country is experiencing the worst natural disaster and turmoil; at such a critical time talks of martial law can not be tolerated.

The Information Minister condemned the statement of Muttahida Qaumi leader, Altaf Hussain, and said that after the approval of the 18th amendment, inviting martial law is treason to the country.

“Donor institutes carry no doubt on the credibility of the government, but they fear that the aid funds can go into the hands of

Provincial governments obstacle for Flood Relief Commission: Kaira

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Qamar-uz Zaman Kaira has said that the provincial governments are hurdles in establishing the Flood Relief Commission.

While talking t the media persons on Thursday, he said that provincial governments have authority to establish commission after the 18th Amendment. He said that the differences exist among the provinces on the issue; therefore, the provinces have not recommended the names yet.

Kaiara was of the view that no one can raise fingers on the transparency of the present government.

Replying to a question, Kaira said that the state cannot survive without democracy. He said that it is not the time to talk about martial law. SAMAA

Rebel Without A Cause

Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray that tells the story of a rebellious teenager played by James Dean, who comes to a town, meets a girl, disobeys his parents, and defies the local high school bullies. It was an attempt to portray the moral decay of American youth, critique parental style, and exploit the differences between generations. The title is adopted from psychiatrist Robert M. Lindner’s 1944 book, Rebel Without A Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath. The film itself, however, does not reference Lindner’s book in any way. In 1990, Rebel Without a Cause was added to the preserved films of the United States Library of Congress’s National Film Registry as being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

The film had its opening on 27 October 1955, almost one month after James Dean’s fatal car crash.

MQM Legislators Rejoin SA’s Ongoing Session

TrendPK.com MQM Legislators Rejoin SA’s Ongoing Session:KARACHI  Following patching up of the differences between the two major political parties in Sindh Government due to overnight efforts by Interior Minister Rehman Malik, the MQM legislators arrived at Sindh Assembly to attend the ongoing session.
Meanwhile, live coverage of Sindh Assembly proceedings by electronic media [...]