LAHORE: Minister for Pakistan Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique says the only way to move forward is to follow democracy. Addressing a function organized by Anjuman-e-Tajran, Ferozepur Road Board, he said that PML-N remembers all the promises which it made with the people.
KARACHI: Major Genera Bilal Akbar, Director General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), Thursday met Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and conveyed his reservations regarding advertisement against paramilitary force by police in local dailies. The chief minister assured the DG Rangers that impartial inquiry would be conducted into the issue and action would be taken against the culprits found involved.
DUBAI: Pakistan People's Party is facing a serious crisis as differences have crept up amongst senior leaders whether or not Asif Ali Zardari should remain at the helms of the party, Samaa reported. Our correspondent quoting party sources reported that leadership crisis in the party has deepened as some PPP senior leaders have expressed lack of confidence over Zardari's leadership during their recent meetings in Dubai.
MILAN –  Police in Sicily suggests they have arrested a Somali gentleman who has allegedly organized a ship crossing of migrants from northern Africa to Europe that ended up in a shipwreck off a southern Italian island, killing extra than 365 men and women.
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan said that Punjab government was fully able to ensure peaceful atmosphere for the NA-122 by-polls while Army or Rangers would further assist the government.
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) doesn't have the experience of playing with neutral umpires. "If PML-N is caught rigging this time, the government will have to pack up," he warned. He alleged that the PML-N was bringing people from across the province to NA-122 for its political rally.
LAHORE: Immediately after being declared the unofficial winner of NA-122 by-election, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Sardar Ayaz Sadiq dubbed his victory a hat-trick of humbling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, Samaa reported. "You know it very well that it was not just an "Ayaz Sadiq vs Aleem Khan" contention.
PPP leader Senator Aitzaz Ahsan went into top gear while feverishly addressing thousands of jiyalas. The impassioned leader was so carried away with the tide that he attributed Surrey Mansion to Nawaz Sharif. Let's watch his uncontrolled outbursts.
HARARE: Pakistan off-spinner Bilal Asif, who took five wickets in Zimbabwe one day international (ODI) series decider, has been reported for a suspect action, Samaa reported Tuesday. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also confirmed that the off-spinner has been reported for a suspect action following third ODI at Harare Sports Club.
Actress Babara Sharif lavishes love on a lion cub that she adopted from Lahore Zoo. Watch Saman Iqbal's report about the pampering and affection being showered on the fortunate cub.
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Saturday expressed grief over death of Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal, son of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal. In a message posted on twitter, Imran said that his death is a great loss for Pakistan Also read: Allama Iqbal's son passes away "Grieved to learn of the passing of Dr Javed Iqbal, a jurist, scholar & philosopher.
A tall target looked well beyond Pakistan when Zimbabwe's seamers reduced them to 56 for five, and after Graeme Cremer removed Mohammad Rizwan to make that 76 for six, the game appeared to be up. However Aamer Yamin along with Shoaib Malik counter-attacked in a brilliant 111-run stand for the seventh wicket, with the pair riding their luck as Zimbabwe dropped a series of catches.
LAHORE: Minister for Railways, Khawaja Saad Rafique, Sunday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) was destined to win the election NA-122 by-poll as people would vote for real change and not the hollow slogans. Addressing a public gathering at National Bank Colony Samanabad, here, he said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's roadshow politics had damaged the country's economy.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid said Sunday that Imran Khan's politics had degenerated from 'Minar-e-Pakistan' to the Doongi Ground in Lahore within two years. "Popularity graph of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has declined sharply since 2013 when Imran Khan held a public meeting at the Minar-e-Pakistan," he said.
KARACHI: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal (moon-sighting) Committee has confirmed the sighting of Muharram moon, the first month of Islamic calendar. Thursday will be the first day of Muharram while Ashura will be marked on October 24. Mufti Abdul Qavi, a member of the committee, told SAMAA that Muharram's moon was sighted.
SHARJAH: Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah, a key weapon in team's bowling attack, has suffered knee injury during a practice session that puts his availability for Tuesday's third one-day international against England in Sharjah doubtful. Head coach Waqar Younis warned his team needed to play out of their skins to take a lead over England.
WASHINGTON: The US First Lady Michelle Obama and Maryam Nawaz, daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday vowed to work for promotion of education in Pakistan that intend to benefit 200,000 young girls. Speaking at an event "Let Girls Learn" at the White House both sides committed to closely work together to expand opportunities for the education of young girls in Pakistan and women empowerment.