Pakistan's future lies in democracy: Gilani

Pakistan's future lies in democracy: Gilani Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that Pakistan's future lies in democracy and that parliament, the judiciary and the executive were on the same page to consolidate the country's democratic institutions. In his message on Pakistan's 65th Independence Day, he also said the country has successfully taken on the challenge of terrorism and extremism in line with its national interest and global commitments, APP reported. Gilani...
12:59 PM, Aug 14, 2011

Revisiting Bhutto's "reconciliation"

Diplomat's Diary |  Wajid Shamsul Hasan

For me she is still around. Though conspirators against democracy, empowerment of the less privileged, perpetrators of obscurantism, extremism, bigotry, interfaith conflicts and doomsayers of ...
11:48 AM, Jun 22, 2011

Salman Taseer: Champion of secular democracy

Diplomat's Diary |  Wajid Shamsul Hasan

The ghastly assassination of Governor of Punjab Salman Taseer is a great loss for the Pakistani nation, Pakistan People's Party, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime ...
10:15 AM, Jan 06, 2011
Jaswant stands by his book on Jinnah

Jaswant stands by his book on Jinnah

Jaswant Singh on Thursday returned to the BJP almost a year after he was expelled. ...
11:25 PM, Jun 24, 2010

Jaswant Singh back in BJP after nine months

Jaswant Singh back in BJP after nine months Singh returned to the party formally in a function attended by Gadkari, Advani and a number of senior BJP leaders. ...
12:35 PM, Jun 24, 2010

Gunmen attack hospital in Lahore, kill 12

Gunmen attack hospital in Lahore, kill 12 The attackers, who were wearing police uniforms, fled after the attack on Jinnah Hospital, according to police. ...
07:39 AM, Jun 01, 2010

Jaswant appeals to Advani for Gorkhaland state

Jaswant appeals to Advani for Gorkhaland state Former BJP leader makes rare contact with 'former colleague'. ...
09:27 PM, Dec 14, 2009

Jaswant wonders at Advani's long silence on sacking

Jaswant wonders at Advani's long silence on sacking Advani last week said he was not in favour of Jaswant Singh's expulsion. ...
01:07 AM, Sep 23, 2009

Jaswant's jibe at BJP: It's hazardous to write book

Jaswant's jibe at BJP: It's hazardous to write book Jaswant Singh was speaking at the launch of the Manipur Governor's book. ...
11:17 PM, Sep 21, 2009

I didn't favour Jaswant's expulsion, says Advani

I didn't favour Jaswant's expulsion, says Advani Advani contradicted BJP's assertion that he was part of the decision. ...
08:05 PM, Sep 21, 2009

Must read on Pak book thieves' list: Jaswant book

Must read on Pak book thieves' list: Jaswant book 3 held with pirated editions of Jinnah bio; crackdown ordered on fake editions. ...
11:54 AM, Sep 18, 2009

Ramesh joins row over Jinnah drawing on Hindu mythology

Ramesh joins row over Jinnah drawing on Hindu mythology In a meeting with party men in Bhopal, Ramesh equated Jinnah to Shiva. ...
04:28 PM, Sep 13, 2009

Jaswant can't be removed as accounts panel chief: Pranab

Jaswant can't be removed as accounts panel chief: Pranab BJP had nominated Jaswant Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. ...
08:54 PM, Sep 11, 2009

Jaswant treated badly by BJP, says Shekhawat

Jaswant treated badly by BJP, says Shekhawat The former vice-president says Jaswant's book is praise worthy. ...
04:09 PM, Sep 10, 2009
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