Karachi: A former Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister, Ms. Sharmila Faruqui, has expressed joy over the safe return of the 22 merchant navy sailors of MV Suez who included Pakistanis, Indians, Egyptians and a Sri Lankan. In a statement here on Friday she praised the role of President Asif Ali Zardari, Governor Sindh, Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan, Armed forces and Ansar Burney Trust. Ms. Sharmila, who is also the Sindh Information Secretary of the Women’s Wing of Pakistan People’s [...]

Karachi: City District Government Karachi has on behalf of citizens of Karachi, highly praised Governor of Sindh Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan for making possible the release of 22 people from the captivity of Somali pirates without any prejudice to colour, creed, religion or caste. While chairing an important meeting in city government head office, the I.T Minister Mr. Raza Haroon said that Governor of Sindh had by implementing the thought and philosophy of Quaid-e-Tehreek Altaf Hussain, took immediate measures [...]

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has expressed sentiments of joy and happiness over the safe return of 22 Merchant Navy sailors of MV Suez freed from the Somali pirates, who reached Karachi on Thursday. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes and warm felicitations to the Pakistani and foreign sailors on the happy rejoining to their families by the grace of Almighty Allah. The Prime Minister highly appreciated the efforts of Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan, [...]

Karachi: The Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Mr Altaf Hussain has extended heartfelt congratulations to the family members of the crew of M V Suez who reached Karachi after being released from the captivity of Somali pirates. Mr Hussain said that the entire crew of the M V Suez had to spend 11 months in the captivity of the pirates in subhuman condition and it was very good that their release had been secured by the efforts [...]

Faisalabad: The Federal Minister of State for Privatisation Rana Asif Tauseef inaugurated two electric supply projects in NA-80, Faisalabad-VI at Chak No. 79 G.B and Chak No. 80 G.B here today. Around Rs 2 million have been spent for both the projects, which will benefit about 200 families, worship places, shrines and business places in the area. Addressing on this occasion Rana Asif Tauseef Minister for Privatisation said that the project pertaining to the uplift and development of rural and [...]

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) begins joint development of information and communication technology infrastructure in Military Lands and cantonment offices across the country. PTCL and ML and C department has taken this joint initiative to automate the business processes by introducing Information Technology and computerization at all levels of hierarchy. PTCL will be connecting all 62 Military Estate Offices (MEO’s) and Cantonment Boards (CB’s) through internet. It will facilitate the cantonments with a mix of its diversified product range [...]

Lahore: Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, Federal Minister for Housing and President of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) expressed his satisfaction over the training and fitness of Pakistan Football team and was pleased to announce the contingents for National Football team scheduled to depart for Bangladesh at midnight of 26th June 26, 2011 from Islamabad. Jaffer Khan has been nominated for the position of captain and Faisal Iqbal as vice captain of the team. According to a press release issued here [...]