US president George Bush has called on Pakistan’s president Pervez Musharraf to hold elections and give up his military post as soon as possible . He did make knwon to him the consequences of refusal to conply to the call. This is the first time president bush is making comments on Pakistan’s state of emergency […]
132 insurgents killed in two days fighting
Kabul: 132 Taliban insurgents and a number of security forces and civilians have been killed in fresh Afghan violence on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the officials. The fresh fighting erupted after the insurgents attacked and captured Gulistan district of western Farah and Arghandab district of southern Kandahar provinces Monday evening. The Afghan […]
U,S Imposes New Sanctions On Iran
United States has stepped up its sanction on Iran for ”supporting terrorist” and pursuing nuclear activities. Secretary os States, condoleezza Rice, announced penalties targeting Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and three states-owned banks. She said the moves are part of” a comprehensive policy to confront the threatening behaviour of the Iranians” , The sanctions were […]
Bangladeshi Caretaker Government Accounts pile up in absence of Parliament
CAG asks govt to form ad hoc PAC to restart auditing The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has asked the caretaker government to immediately constitute a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on ad hoc basis to scrutinise the accounts of the government and reports of the CAG in absence of parliament. In a […]
Musharaff delaying action against pro-Taliban Lal Mosque
Saeed Minhas Islamabad: In the aftermath of the abduction and ultimate release of seven Chinese Massage parlor owners and workers, federal authorities have decided to tighten its noose against pro-Taliban Lal-Mosque administration, which is adding to the embarrassment of President Musharaff both at home and abroad. Sources within the interior ministry said that a […]
Air Force rolls out drums for new Chief
The need to move the Nigerian Air Force from the position of dilapidated aircraft, to a state of combat readiness was the main focus of Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Paul Dike as he tours the force’s formation in Lagos, South West Nigeria recently. The visit however, became a mini-celebration for families of […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 39
- 40
- 41