Archives for May 14, 2016
Subcontinent Quagmire – Bound To Happen
Shakil Ahmed Siddiqi Relations between Pakistan and India have remained complex due to a number of historical and political vents and reasons. Despite, Indian leadership’s aggressive tones, Pakistan has always…
Tajikistan leader creates holiday in his own honour
DUSHANBE: Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rakhmon on Saturday signed a law to create a holiday honouring his autocratic rule in a move that fuels fears of a burgeoning personality cult in…
Politicians the most referenced occupation in Panama Papers
Politicians are by far the most mentioned people in the Panama Papers, according to a chart created by a data researcher from Denmark. Using Wikidata to plot occupations associated with…
Two Indian reporters shot dead in less than 24 hours
NEW DELHI: Gunmen shot dead two journalists in 24 hours in separate incidents in eastern India, police and local reports said Saturday, the latest media killing in Asia’s deadliest country…
Opposition scents victory after top court’s decision
KARACHI / ISLAMABAD: Buoyed by the Supreme Court’s refusal to form a commission to probe the Panama leaks on the government’s terms, opposition members have decided to ratchet up pressure…
Pakistan to comply to certain conditions to secure US military aid
Vital members of the US Congress are not prepared to support military aid to Pakistan unless it takes specific actions against designated terrorists and the Obama administration is bound to…
PTI seeks to get premier’s son-in-law de-seated
ISLAMABAD: As Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family face mounting pressure over the Panama leaks scandal, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to move the Election Commission of Pakistan…
Superstars grace Preity Zinta’s wedding reception
Preity Zinta, who silently tied the knot with beau Gene Goodenough in March, finally threw a bash for her B-town fellows. Friday night saw the superstars descending at the grand…
PEMRA issues show-cause notice to Udaari
In a surprise move, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has served a show-cause notice to HUM TV seeking an explanation for the portrayal of ‘unethical’ scenes in Udaari. The…
Naomi Watts and Amal Clooney lift the fashion game at Cannes
KARACHI: The 69th annual Cannes Film Festival is currently being held from May 11 to 22, 2016 with Australian director George Miller acting as the President of the jury for…