At independence Pakistan had five major ethnic groups-Bengalis, Punjabis, Sindhis, Pathans and Baluchis; since independence, one ethnic group (Punjabis) has dominated the rest. This was possible perhaps for two reasons. The Punjabis had been the backbone of the British Indian army, and became so also of the Pakistan army. The political leadership’s concern with Pakistan’s […]
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PPP should march against their own corruption: PTI
Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry Thursday said if the founder of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was alive today, he would have announced protest march against the corruption of the present day PPP. In a rejoinder to the speeches of Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at Garhi Khuda Bux, he said […]
Establishment did not treat people good who worked for country’s progress: Zardari
KASHMORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that in the country 71-year history establishment did not treat people in a good way who worked for the country’s progress. Addressing a gathering at Kashmore Asif Ali Zardari said that there was no need to put him on the […]
Safdar gave in like a ‘Sher’: Maryam Nawaz
LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz on Sunday remarked that she was proud that Captain (r) Safdar surrendered like a lion. While talking to the media in London, Maryam commended Safdar’s way of getting arrested with power and in all bravery. She vowed that getting arrested along with any other sacrifice needed under […]
Mehwish Hayat to star in Benazir Bhutto’s biopic
Mehwish Hayat is one of the most known actors of Pakistani TV/Film industry. She has earned a lot of appreciation by showing us her commendable acting skills and admirable personality. While her acting has always made us praise her, this time we cannot wait to see her get into the shoes of PPP leader, Benazir […]
Veteran PPP leader Jam Saqi passes away
HYDERABAD: Veteran politician and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Muhammad Jam known as Jam Saqi passed away on Monday at the age of 73. According to the deceased’s family, Jam Saqi breathed his last after prolonged illness at his resident at Qasimabad. Arrangements for his funeral are underway, which would take place later in the […]
Most searched Pakistanis on Wikipedia in 2017
The Pakistan affiliate of The Wikimedia Foundation recently released a list of the most searched Pakistanis on Wikipedia from January 1, 2017 to December 20, 2017. Here’s a list of those who made it to the top 10. 10) Abdul Sattar Edhi The late philanthropist was the 10th most searched Pakistani in the past year […]
Musharraf should return and face cases against him: Nawaz
LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, on Friday, said that former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf should return to Pakistan and face the court cases against him. While addressing Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) members, he vowed to bring Musharraf back to the country and said, “It is about time that those who violated […]
Musharraf rebuffs claims of ordering Benazir’s assassination
LAHORE: Former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf rejected claims that he ordered the assassination of late Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto. Speaking to BBC, the former president, while referring to the reports of him threatening her on the phone, rejected the claim that he ordered her assassination. “Honestly, I laugh at it,” he […]
5 Benazir Bhutto quotes to inspire you
Popularly known as “Daughter of East”, the former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto remains a prominent figure in Pakistan. Upon the death of her father, the former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, she along with her mother Begum Nusrat Bhutto led the country back to democracy. In a patriarchal society, she broke the stereotype when she […]