Pakistani lawmaker`s mic switched off over remarks on military

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 19:02

The microphone of senior PPP leader Farhatullah Babar was switched off in the Senate on Friday after he said the silence of the armed forces on Pervez Musharraf`s assertion of enjoying military support gave the impression that the army was clandestinely backing him.

Bilawal calls for medical board to examine Musharraf`s ailment

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:16

Pakistan Peoples Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari demanded constitution of an independent medical board to verify Pervez Musharraf`s heart ailment, hours after the former military ruler was admitted to an army hospital.

Coal India may go for PPP model to produce gas from coal bed

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:16

"We propose to select the operator who will share maximum revenue with us, no matter if it is a private entity or PSU," they said.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says no talks with militants till they disarm

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 21:01

The only way to save Pakistan is to battle terrorism, PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Friday.

Benazir Bhutto`s 6th death anniversary to be observed today

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 06:47

The sixth death anniversary of the Pakistan`s former prime minister Benazir Bhutto would be commemorated on Friday across Pakistan.

Ex-PM Ashraf appears in Pakistani anti-graft court

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 15:59

Former Pakistani premier Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday appeared in an anti-corruption court where he was handed over copies of cases filed against him in connection with the Rs 22-billion scam in rental power projects.

India has emerged as the largest PPP market in world: Mayaram

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 21:55

"The achievement of the Odisha government in this respect can be termed as a plan outside the plan, which has been created to achieve the objectives of the original plan," DEA secretary Mayaram said while addressing a workshop on PPP investment here.

Imran Khan, a coward, making excuses for terrorists: Bilawal

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 18:24

Pakistan People`s Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday lashed out at cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, describing him as a "coward" who makes excuses for terrorists.

Historic land acquisition act to come into force from Jan 1

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 18:20

The historic Land Acquisition Act to provide just and fair compensation to farmers will come into force from January 1 next year, the government said on Tuesday.

Govt to push PPP disputes resolution bill in winter session

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 15:35

Government will seek to push a bill to set up an institutional mechanism for resolving the disputes related to public contracts or PPP projects in the forthcoming winter session of the Parliament.

FinMin detects Rs 2,280 cr blackmoney routed through PPP

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 18:03

About Rs 2,280 crore unaccounted income being allegedly routed through Private Placement Programme (PPP) has been detected by economic intelligence sleuths.

Asif Ali Zardari eyes political comeback

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 19:06

Mamnoon Hussain was sworn in as President of Pakistan on Monday as former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari vowed to revive his political career after formally stepping down from presidency.