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Srinagar, December 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, complete shutdown was observed, today, to protest against the indiscriminate firing of Indian troops on peaceful civilians in Pulwama. Call for the shutdown had been given by the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and the veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet …
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Pakistani diplomat’s book rated Best Handbook of the Year
Islamabad, December 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): ‘Chinese Made Easy’, written by Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Singapore, Syed Hasan Javed has been rated as “the best language learning handbook for the Year 2013”, by the National Critics Choice of Singapore. The Board of the National Critics Choice, decided to award the certificate, …
Read More »Pakistan releases another batch of Taliban detainees
Islamabad, December 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): In order to further facilitate the Afghan reconciliation process, Pakistan has today released eight Taliban detainees including Abdul Bari,ex-Governor Helmund, Nur-ud-Din Turabi, ex Justice Minister, Allah Daad Tabib, ex Minister, Mullah Daud Jan, ex Governor Kabul, Mir Ahmed Gul, ex Governor. Last month too, Pakistan …
Read More »Year, 2013 going to be an important year for Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Karachi, December 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said New Year 2013 is going to be an important year for Pakistan as the country is going witness the first civilian government to complete its full five year term since Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s term in office. …
Read More »Bilawal takes notice of spread of measles and deaths of over 150 children in Sindh
Karachi, December 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has taken notice of the spread of measles and deaths of over 150 children in Sindh province and asked Provincial PPP President and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah to ensure that proper medication of all the …
Read More »India should ensure dignified treatment for rape survivors: HRW
Washington, December 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said that India must adopt and enforce measures to ensure the dignified treatment and examination of sexual assault survivors and eliminate the use of ‘finger tests’ in rape cases. The Human Rights Watch said that the recent …
Read More »JCR-VIS Reaffirms IFS Rating of Silver Star Insurance Company Limited at A-,
Karachi, December 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of Silver Star Insurance Company Limited (SSI) at ‘A-’ (Single A Minus). Outlook on the assigned rating is ‘Stable’. SSI has shown stable growth in business volume; business mix is lead …
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