When Pakistan exploded nuclear devices on May 28, 1998, public opinion in the country was divided, though overwhelming majority favoured the explosion. It was an extremely difficult decision for the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who was under immense diverse domestic and foreign pressure.At home the then leader of the opposition, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto threw bangles at a rally in Hyderabad daring him to carry out the nuclear tests. “I will explode you if you do not explode”, a very influential editor told the premier.
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The action committee of Nadra’s temporary employees has announced to spread the scope of its protest across the country against non regularization of their services despite announcement of the prime minister and assurances of the chairman NADRA in this regard.
The nonpermanent employees from Sindh province will stage a protest demonstration outside the press club, Karachi today (Sunday). According to the provincial central leader of NADRA’s action committee Malik Sajjad, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani during his visit to the central office of the authority in Islamabad had announced to regularize the services of
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Women with highest levels of vitamin D intake are about one third less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than women with the lowest levels, findings from a new study suggest. Although vitamin D is best known for its role in building bones, it may also have effects on the immune system, senior author Dr. Kenneth G. Saag, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues report in the medical journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.
To determine the effect of vitamin D intake on rheumatoid arthritis risk, Saag’s team analyzed data from nearly 30,000 women, between 55 and 69
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Minister for law and Justice Dr Babar Awan has said Kashmir issue is rooted in the foundations of PPP and it will be resolved during PPP rule.
Law minister said this while addressing a convention organized by Peoples Lawyers Forum here Saturday. The members of bar associations of 10 districts and tehsils of AJK also attended this convention. PPP AJK president Chaudhry Abdul Majid and general secretary Chaudhry Latif Akbar also spoke on the occasion.
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The United Nations Friday celebrated the dedication and courage of the men and women who play a role in the cause of peace around the world, while honouring the sacrifices of over 200 peacekeepers, including 14 Pakistanis, who paid the ultimate price in that service.The eighth annual International Day of Peacekeepers pays tribute to the more than 124,000 personnel who are serving in 16 operations on four continents, doing everything from clearing landmines and delivering aid to helping refugees and supporting free and fair elections.
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Red Bull maintained its perfect record as Mark Webber edged Hamiltonto start the Turkish GP from pole position.
It is Webber’s third straight pole as the overall Formula One leader goes for a third consecutive race victory. Red Bull has taken pole in all seven races this season. Webber set a new qualifying record Saturday with a lap of 1 minute, 26.295 seconds around the Istanbul Park Circuit to lead Hamilton by less than two-tenths of a second. Sebastian Vettel starts third after and defending champion Jenson Button of McLaren completes the second row. Fernando
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President Asif Ali Zardari has said that he is disenchanted with the way India handled the bilateral relations in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks as he expected New Delhi to behave much more maturely. “I’m a little disenchanted with India. I expected the largest democracy in the world to behave much more maturely. We are facing a threat on the eastern and western borders,” Mr. Zardari said in an interview with Newsweek magazine.
“This new-age terror has created a phenomenon where a few people can take
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The United States has warned leaders in Pakistan that the children and relations of the elite are potential terrorists who warrant closer monitoring. A “clear, if carefully worded warning” has been delivered by US officials after it was discovered that Faisal Shahzad, the man behind the recent failed attack on Times Square was the son of a retired Pakistani air marshal.
The father is one of Pakistan’s most accomplished pilots and flight instructors and was stationed overseas in Britain and Saudi Arabia. “We’ve got elements of the Pakistani gentry – people who can get in and out of the United States
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ISLAMABAD : Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Muhammad Kamran Shehzad has said the central bank is undertaking a review of existing Prudential Regulations (PRs) for SME Financing with a view to promoting both Small Enterprises and Medium Enterprises.
He stated this while addressing a seminar on Development Finance organized by the State Bank of Pakistan in Muzaffarabad.
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority through a notification has determined the adjustment in fuel cost component on account of fuel price variation for the month of April 2010.
The notification says that in pursuance of the Section 31(4) of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act 1997 and subsequent amendment made in that sub-section through an ordinance No. XIV of 2010 promulgated by the President on the 18th April, 2010, the
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasized that the decision to launch an army offensive in North Waziristan would be made by our troops not by the US. “We are a sovereign country and don’t make our decision on dictation from external forces,” said Gilani while talking to media after inaugurating the photo exhibition on Swat at PNCA on Saturday.
The said that the decision to launch an offensive in North Waziristan Agency would be made by the Pakistan army after assessing all the situation and there is no US pressure. In response to a question, he said that the salaries of the armed forces personnel have already been doubled thus there is no need
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