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Prime Minister Pakistan takes another good step for youth and decided to give loans to youth and with this loan youth can start their own business. 1st time in Pakistan history 50% quota is for women and special persons. For more information: visit: http://www.pmo.gov.pk/ | http://www.fwbl.com.pk/

Breaking News ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said during the hearing of 18th Amendment case that laws which clash with the constitution carry no value at all. A large 17 member bench headed by the Chief Justice continued the hearing of the 18th Amendment case today. During the hearing, the CJ said that no Pandora's box shall be opened in front of the court as the principles of the Objectives Resolution are also provided separately in the constitution. The counsel for civil society, Salman Akram Raja, said in his argument that he is not trying to undermine the value of the Objectives Resolution, but according to his understanding it can not be made as a standard for the court’s decision. Member of the bench, Justice Jawed Iqbal, said that the court reserves the right to review any law under the constitution. Another member of the bench, Justice Ramday, said that wherever judges try to raise their heads, they are immediately showered wit...

Awaz Apni Breaking News PM extends COAS’ term for 3 years from 29 Nov ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday extended the term of Chief of Army Staff Ashfaq Paervez Kayani for three years starting from November 29, 2010.

CNews World  ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the suspected suicide blasts at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (Data Darbar) in Lahore on Thursday night, which caused loss of lives and injuries. The President in his message expressed deep grief and shock over the loss of precious human lives and injuries, caused by this heinous act of terrorism. He said such acts of terrorism cannot dent the government’s resolve to fight the menace of terrorism and militancy to the end. The President said the attack on a sacred religious place and targeting the devotees clearly shows that terrorists have no respect or consideration for any religion and faith. Targeting the sacred shrine which has sentimental value for Muslims all over the country, he said, clearly reflects that the terrorists have no consideration for any religion, faith or belief. These terrorists neither respect human values nor care for human li...

Awaz Apni KARACHI: The members of Sindh Assembly hailing from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), decrying the raise in power tariffs, termed it a stark injustice to people despite the continuous spells of power outages, Geo News reported Wednesday. According to a statement issued here, Muttahida demanded the government to retract its decision on tariffs hike. The MQM’s MPAs denounced in strong words the recent power tariffs raise by 14 paisas despite the raging power load shedding across Sindh including Karachi and termed the decision as ‘anti-people’. The MPAs said the ongoing power crisis is extremely disconcerting to the people and business strata across the country including Karachi. The Muttahida leaders demanded President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to take grim notice of this raise in power tariffs.

Karachi tragedy toll rises to 43 KARACHI: The death toll in the suicide blast yesterday at the mourning procession taken out in connection with Yaum-e-Ashur rose to 43, According to Secretary Health Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi, there are at least 40 bodies at Civil Hospital, two in Jinnah Hospital and a body is present at Agha Khan Hospital. Meantime, day of mourning is being observed today across the province in connection with the MA Jinnah Road tragedy that occurred yesterday in the central mourning procession taken out to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.) All the commercial hubs of the city are closed today. However, the stock market is open. Transport is absolutely absent from the roads. A mini-bus has been torched in Gulistan-e-Jauhar today’s morning. The schools are closed owing to the winter vacations. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, after visiting the injured at Jinnah Hospital last night, announced public holiday for today. Therefore, the education instit...

GWADAR: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the terrorists are serving as the stumbling block in the way for the national progress, AWAZ APNI News reported Tuesday. Talking to media, he appealed to the citizens of Karachi to stay calm and said that terrorists have no religion, adding we would accomplish the terrorists’ agenda by disrupting the peace of the city. The PM Gilani said the government enjoys support from the political and religious leadership against the terrorism, adding the terrorists are working as the speed breaker for the national development. The Prime Minister said the Pak Army jawans are sacrificing their lives for national security and the eradication of terrorists.

My dear countrymen Assalam-o-Alaikum The country is passing through challenging times The people of Pakistan are well aware of our peace initiatives in the country. The world appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in war against terror and fostering democratic values. The nation is concerned about the situation in Swat and Malakand.We have adopted policy of reconciliation and understanding which has produced fruitful results.It is this policy which led to the peaceful resolution of issues regarding judiciary on March 16. Swat situation is center of attention for the government. We adopted the path of talks and negotiations to resolve Swat issue. We took all political forces of Pakistan into confidence before launching peace initiatives. All political forces supported the government’s viewpoints and extended support. The government endorsed the Swat peal truce considering wider interest of Pakistan. The government extended full cooperation for implementation of Nizam Adl Regulation.The Presiden...

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani have condemned in strong terms the series of blasts in Lahore on Friday.

Awaz Apni Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani dismissed his national security adviser Mehmood Ali Durrani on Wednesday following weeks of tension with India in the aftermath of an attack by militants on Mumbai.A statement from the prime minister's office said Durrani had been sacked "for his irresponsible behaviour for not taking the prime minister and other stakeholders into confidence, and a lack of coordination on matters of national security."Durrani, a retired general, became national security adviser to the nine-month-old civilian government having formerly served as ambassador to Washington when army chief Pervez Musharraf led the country.

Awaz Apni ISLAMBAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani was called on President Asif Ali Zardari here on Thursday; later American ambassador Anne W. Peterson also met the president, Awaz Apni reported.The PM and Zardari discussed the situation following the dismissal of Advisor of PM on National Security Mehmud Ali Durrani.Sources said the PM in the meeting defend his discission of firing Durrani, who was sacked for his irresponsible behaviour for not taking the Premier and other stakeholders into confidence and creating lack of coordination on matters of national security.Peterson exchanged views concerning the tension between Pakistan and India and the current regional security situation.Sources said, in the meeting she urged Pakistan to take special measures to break up the network of banned outfits involved in Mumbai incident after the conformation of Ajmal Kasab’s nationality. However, president’s spokesman Farhat Ullah Babar has never conformed the meeting as yet, held between...

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has offered President Asif Ali Zardari to step down for losing confidence of the later in him. Sources close to the Aiwan e Sadr told this correspondent that the Prime Minister made this offer to the President during his last meeting in the current week and said that he is ready to tender his resignation from his office as he feels that the President is not satisfied with his performance. These circles are also of the view that Prime Minister Gilani also did not come up to the expectations of President Asif Ali Zardari in extending required support to Governor Punjab Salman Taseer for dislodging the provincial government.

Awaz Apni Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Terminate Mahmood Durani of his job Awaz Apni Source. Behind the reason of news: Durrani putting the news on Pakistani & Indian Channels Ajal Kasab is realted to the Pakistan. That news is not cleared by the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Other Related Persons and Durrani make own statement on international media.

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday expressed his deep concern over the unbridled atrocities of Israel against Palestinian in Gaza despite international calls for restraint and said Pakistan strongly condemns the Israeli aggression.Talking to special envoy of the Iranian President Gholamhossein Nowzari, Minister for Petroleum who called on him at the PM House, the Prime Minister said Pakistan has consistently and unequivocally offered unreserved support to the Palestinian cause and supports the establishment of an independent state of Palestine with Al-Quds Sharif as its capital.He said Pakistan has always stood by their Palestinian brothers and was desirous of seeing complete unity among their ranks.He said world needs to give up its double standards by ignoring Israeli atrocities and act resolutely to stop its aggression against the innocent Palestinian in Gaza.The Prime Minister hoped that the meeting of the Executive Committee of OIC in Jeddah wo...

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its brotherly relations with Iran which are rooted in common history, culture, geography and faith. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Iranian Minister for Energy Parviz Fattah, who called on him here at the Prime Minister House on Monday. Talking about the regional situation, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan's stance of not allowing its soil to be used against other countries for any terrorist activities. He said Pakistan always strived for peaceful co-existence with all its neighbours and expected the same from them as well. He further said that sincere global efforts are required to confront collectively the scourge of terrorism instead of blaming Pakistan which has made immense sacrifices in this war. Expressing satisfaction over the bilateral relations between the two countries, the Prime Minister underscored the need for further promoti...

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday reiterated Pakistan's firm resolve for maintaining good relations with all its neighbours. He, however, regretted the fact that only elements inimical to cordial Pakistan-India ties and terrorists had benefited from the situation which revolved in the aftermath of Mumbai tragedy. The Prime Minister was talking to He Yafie, Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs who called on him here at the PM House today. The Prime Minister termed the menace of terrorism as a global phenomenon with Pakistan being its worst affectee. He reaffirmed his government's determination to persist in its efforts to eradicate this menace and called for collective actions by all the countries in the region. The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan desired de-escalation of tension with India and hoped that these sentiments would be reciprocated by the Indian leadership, as well. Dilating upon the Pakistan-China bilateral relations, the...

Awaz Apni KARACHI: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has appointed senior banker Syed Saleem Raza as the new Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the prime minister house sources said. The central bank governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has decided to step down from Jan. 1, 2009, on completion of her three-year term, a spokesman of the bank earlier said. Shamshad Akhtar took over as central bank governor on Jan. 2, 2006.

Benazir Bhutto (Sindhi: بينظير ڀٽو, Urdu: بینظیر بھٹو, [beːnəziːɾ bɦʊʈːoː]) (21 June 1953 – 27 December 2007) was a Pakistani politician who chaired the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), a centre-left political party in Pakistan. Bhutto was the first woman elected to lead a Muslim state,[5] having twice been Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988–1990; 1993–1996). She was Pakistan's first and to date only female prime minister. Bhutto was the eldest child of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, a Pakistani of Sindhi descent and Shia Muslim by faith, and Begum Nusrat Bhutto, a Pakistani of Iranian-Kurdish descent, similarly Shia Muslim by faith. Her paternal grandfather was Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto, who came to Larkana District in Sindh before the independence from his native town of Bhatto Kalan, in the Indian state of Haryana. Bhutto was sworn in as Prime Minister for the first time in 1988 at the age of 35, but was removed from office 20 months later under the order of then-president G...

AMagazine ISLAMABAD: Maliha Makhdoom, daughter of the PPP diehard loyalist and Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim (MAF), has been appointed as first secretary to Ireland. She has been hired as a Foreign Service official without fulfilling the prerequisites of appearing in the CSS examination and going through 18-month training in two different academies.Her appointment has been facilitated at the behest of the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. While following PM’s verbal orders, Foreign Secretary’s office moved the summary for appointment of Amin Fahim’s daughter. While talking to Amagazine, Maliha Makhdoom confirmed that she would be leaving for her high profile job of a diplomat in the first week of January. When correspondent asked Maliha Makhdoom if she had taken the CSS examinations as a must requirement, she refused to respond. When this correspondent told her that she had been appointed on the verbal orders of the prime minister, she said there was no harm in it. This corres...