Islamabad—Leaders of the ruling Democratic
Alliance meeting here on Tuesday renewed their
pledge that the judges would be restored in line
with the Murree Declaration . The Declaration
had laid down the deadline of 30 days for
restoration of the deposed judges. The meeting
was held at Zardari House attended by Pakistan
People’s Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari,
Pakistan Muslim League (N) Quaid Mian Nawaz
Sharif and leader of Awami National Party
Asfandyar Wali Khan.
Doha—I appeal to Arab countries to take the
initiative for bringing lasting peace in the
region by establishing open contacts with
Israel. These contacts would help improve the
Palestinian image in the Arab world and make
possible the establishment of two sovereign
states: Israel and Palestine.
Beijing—China has expressed its full readiness
to assist Pakistan for the development of
energy, mineral and mining sectors, extend
cooperation in financial sector and upgrade
communication and transportation links.
Islamabad—The National Assembly on Tuesday
adopted a unanimous resolution strongly
condemning the printing and reprinting of
sacrilegious and blasphemous caricatures of the
Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Karachi—The country’s trade deficit is likely to
exceed 16 billion dollars by the end of this
fiscal year, said Federal Minister for Commerce,
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi here on Tuesday.
Karachi—Deposed Chief justice Supreme Court
Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry says very soon there
will be rule of law in the country and the
sacrifices rendered by the lawyers will not go
in vain.
Lahore—Former Punjab Chief Minister and
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Tuesday said that
Q-League would take part in by-elections
actively by fielding its candidates for national
and provincial seats.
New York—Pakistan’s finance Minister Muhammad
Ishaq Dar wound up his hectic five-day visit to
the United States, after in-depth discussions
with senior officials of rating agencies—M/s
Standard & Poor and Moody’s—on Monday.
