Everything you need to know about Kair: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Kair: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) TV actress Usha Nadkarni, popular for playing a sweet-and-sour mother-in-law in "Pavitra Rishta", will now play a 'sutradhar' (narrator) for a weekend special of "Kairi - Rishta Khatta Meetha".
Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) With huge stocks of wheat and rice occupying foodgrain storage facilities across Punjab, the government has set the alarm bells ringing of its "problem of plenty" with the next procurement season for wheat having already started, an official said Wednesday.
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): After 35 years, researchers have recreated a giant fossil penguin that inhabited New Zealand nearly 25 million years ago, thus shedding new light on the prehistoric penguin diversity.
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Islamabad, Feb 11 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi has asked Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to either apologise to the Supreme Court or resign.
Islamabad, Feb 10 (ANI): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) reportedly decided in its core committee meeting on Wednesday that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will never write a letter to Swiss authorities to reopen money laundering cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
Lahore, Feb 1(ANI): Pakistan People's Party Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the Memo scandal conspiracy was hatched only to divert international attention from the Salala checkpost attack.
Lahore, Feb 1(ANI): Pakistan People's Party Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the Memo scandal conspiracy was hatched only to divert international attention from the Salala checkpost attack.
Quetta/Islamabad, Jan 30(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has revealed that his party had helped the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) form a coalition government in Balochistan at the request of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
Quetta/Islamabad, Jan 30(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has revealed that his party had helped the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) form a coalition government in Balochistan at the request of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
Haldwani, Jan 28 (ANI): Poll officials here today left for far-flung hilly regions of Uttarakhand, two-day ahead of the scheduled assembly elections in the state.
Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has adjourned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's contempt of court hearing over the non-implementation of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to February 1, and exempted Gilani from appearing at the next hearing.
Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has adjourned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's contempt of court hearing over the non-implementation of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to February 1, and exempted Gilani from appearing at the next hearing.
Islamabad, Jan 17 (ANI): A 15-member Indian delegation has arrived in Pakistan to participate in the third round of Pakistan-India Parliamentarians Dialogue over a broad theme of promoting trade and economic relations between the two countries.
Islamabad, Jan 17 (ANI): A 15-member Indian delegation has arrived in Pakistan to participate in the third round of Pakistan-India Parliamentarians Dialogue over a broad theme of promoting trade and economic relations between the two countries.
Islamabad, Jan 10(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari may leave again for Dubai soon, informed sources have said.
Lucknow, Jan 8 (ANI): In a major political upturn, close aide of Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief, Ajit Singh, Anuradha Chowdhary joined Samajwadi Party here on Sunday.
Islamabad, Dec 29(ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party's Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira has said Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is aimed at deterring rather than encouraging war against any country.
Islamabad, Dec 26(ANI): The Pakistan army may approach the Supreme Court if the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)- led government sacks either army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani or Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha.
Islamabad, Nov 26 (ANI): Senior Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leaders and a number of ministers have decided not to reopen cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, after meeting the latter last night.
Islamabad, Oct 31 (ANI): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) have slammed cricketer turned politician Imran Khan over his 'contradictory rally' in Lahore, saying that he 'lacked direction' and 'clarity'.
London, Oct 6 (ANI): Chart topper Jessie J took awards in four out of the five categories she was nominated in at the Mobo awards.
London, Oct 6 (ANI): Chart topper Jessie J took awards in four out of the five categories she was nominated in at the Mobo awards.
Islamabad, Sept 13(ANI): Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Dr Zafar Qadir has said that 218 people have lost their lives and 495 have been injured in the flash floods triggered by downpours in Sindh.
New Delhi, Aug.19 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner Shahid Malik hosted an Iftar dinner for a visiting delegation of Pakistani parliamentarians in thehancery premises here on Thursday.
Chennai, July 22 (ANI): Tax sleuths conducted raids on Friday at various offices and residences of the actors, Mammootty and Mohanlal in Chennai.
Chennai, July 22 (ANI): The Income Tax department on Friday raided multiple offices and residences of South Indian superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal.
London, June 11 (ANI): The first tablet computer for youngsters - the InnoTab by Vtech, which is set to be launched in the UK in August and in America this fall, will lead to a generation of 'iKids' who may struggle to read, write and speak properly, experts have warned.
Islamabad, May 30 (ANI): Pakistan People's Party (PPP) member Babar Awan has said the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) should show political maturity as the country is passing through difficult times.
Islamabad, May 17 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has been advised by legal aides to suspend his political activities as the co-chairperson of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) unless the Lahore High Court (LHC) order on dual operation is suspended by the Pakistan Supreme Court.
Islamabad, April 21(ANI): Pakistan's parliament witnessed the noisiest demonstration to date by the country's largest opposition party, the Pakistan Muslim League-N, as the Pakistan People's Party-led government seemed to seek cooperation of the PML-Q, the second major opposition party and a PML-N rival.
Islamabad, April 21(ANI): The assets returns filed by members of the Pakistan Parliament's Lower House in the Election Commission of Pakistan have some unbelievably absurd details.
Islamabad, April 15(ANI): Former Pakistan President and All Pakistan Muslim League chief Pervez Musharraf wants the international guarantors of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to declare it null and void, as APML leaders say the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is no more adhering to the then agreement between them.
Mohali, Mar. 30 (ANI): A high-profile delegation is accompanying Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on his daylong visit to Mohali to attend Wednesday's World Cup semi-final match between India and Pakistan.
Lahore, Feb 20(ANI): Pakistan People's Party (PPP) politician Fauzia Wahab has resigned from the post of party's Central Information Secretary following her statement on double-murder accused US diplomat Raymond Davis.
Islamabad, Feb 2(ANI): The Pakistan Government is playing a double role in the case of murder-accused US diplomat Raymond Davis, a Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) politician has said.
Islamabad, Feb 2(ANI): The Pakistan Government is playing a double role in the case of murder-accused US diplomat Raymond Davis, a Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) politician has said.
Islamabad, Jan 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Election Commission is reportedly unhappy over the eligibility of 298 lawmakers who despite being reminded repeatedly, have failed to submit their graduation degrees.
Lahore, Jan 3(ANI): Pakistan's Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that prime minister has to take the vote of confidence only once, and that has already been done.
Astana (Kazakhstan), Dec 21 (ANI): Kazakhstan is pushing ahead with an international plan for it to host a global nuclear fuel bank to allay fears of Iranian raw material enrichment, despite Iran's lukewarm response to the plan when it received the go-ahead from the world's nuclear watchdog at the start of this month.
Astana (Kazakhstan), Dec 21 (ANI): Kazakhstan is pushing ahead with an international plan for it to host a global nuclear fuel bank to allay fears of Iranian raw material enrichment, despite Iran's lukewarm response to the plan when it received the go-ahead from the world's nuclear watchdog at the start of this month.
Islamabad, Dec 18 (ANI): Pakistan and China have signed around 20-billion-dollar worth of deals to boost trade and investment, as Wen Jiabao became the first Chinese premier in five years to visit Islamabad.
Islamabad, Nov 18 (ANI): The United Kingdom has declared that the imposition of the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) in Pakistan is indispensable for the survival and growth of the country's economy.
Lahore, Nov 12 (ANI): In the wake of external and internal challenges to Pakistan, there will be no cut in the nation's defence expenditure, Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said.
Islamabad, Nov 4(ANI): Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the trial of former President Pervez Musharraf for subverting the Constitution should start from October 12, 1999, rather than November 3, 2007.
Islamabad, Nov 2(ANI): Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT) has split to form a new and more sophisticated Punjabi Taliban in Afghanistan's Kunar province, NATO and ISAF command in Afghanistan have confirmed.
Islamabad, Oct 30 (ANI): Despite the Pakistan government's objections over the Transparency International's latest report on mounting corruption in Pakistan, the United States will continue with its anti-fraud agreement signed last month with the global watchdog to ensure corruption-free spending of the 7.5-billion-dollar Kerry Lugar aid in the next five years, its Embassy spokesman has said.
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Pakistan has formally asked the United States to consider granting Temporary Protected Status to its nationals currently living in the US without proper documentation, in view of the devastation caused by the floods in the country.
Islamabad, Oct 19 (ANI): The ruling Pakistan People's Party has slammed journalists of the country's largest media organisation, the Jang Group, and Geo News channel for targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, calling them 'Indian agents' and enemies of democracy.
Islamabad, Oct 16(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi are among over 400 lawmakers whose graduation degrees are yet to be verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Islamabad, Oct 7 (ANI): Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved the Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement, according to which, while Afghan trucks would be allowed access up to the Wagah border, they could carry only Pakistani export goods back to their country.
Lahore, Aug 10(ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned Sunday's attacks on the media, including the blocking of transmission of the Karachi-based Geo News.
Karachi, Aug 9(ANI): The transmission of Karachi-based Geo News was blocked overnight in various parts of Pakistan after the channel aired reports regarding hurling of shoes at President Asif Ali Zardari during his party address in Birmingham.
Lahore, Aug. 8 (ANI): An unidentified middle-aged man reportedly hurled shoes at Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari during the Birmingham rally, however, the president was not hit.
London, Aug.3 (ANI): Notwithstanding Pakistan's strong objections over Prime Minister David Cameron's "export of terror" remarks, the British leadership would be repeating its concerns and asking Islamabad to crack down on militants inside its territory during President Asif Ali Zardari's upcoming London visit.
London, Aug 2(ANI): Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has expressed concerns that the relationship between Pakistan and the United Kingdom could be affected if British Prime Minister David Cameron repeats his assertions against his country on the issue of terrorism.
Islamabad, Aug 1(ANI): Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that President Asif Ali Zardari will go ahead with his visit to the United Kingdom to maintain strong relations between the two countries.
Islamabad, July 30(ANI): Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that his country will not allow any land trade route to India until both countries resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Washington, July 17 (ANI): Paving way for new environmental-friendly insect repellents, researchers have identified two compounds emitted by mosquito predators that make the mosquitoes less inclined to lay eggs in pools of water.
Islamabad, July 15 (ANI): Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira, has said that as far as Islamabad is concerned, the Kashmir issue is and will always be the core subject of discussions between Pakistan and India.
Lahore, July 11 (ANI): Pakistan's Punjab province government's gag order on media has received a huge criticism from the country's media fraternity with the Council of Pakistan Newspapers and Editors (CPNE) describing the move as a "drone attack" on the media.
Islamabad, July 3 (ANI): Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has rejected reports that the government is planning to stifle the country's media through a bill which would be tabled in the National Assembly soon.
Lahore June 21 (ANI): Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamaruz Zaman Kaira has denied any link with the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba (SSP) leader Muhammad Ahmed Ludhianvi.
Lahore, Jun.12 (ANI): Pakistan Information and Broadcasting minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has also joined the voices supporting a military operation in Punjab, saying that the Punjabi Taliban were not regional but a global menace.
Lahore, Jun.7 (ANI): The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has decided to challenge a ban imposed on its bulletins being aired on different radio channels across Pakistan.
Islamabad, Apr.28 (ANI): Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the report into the criminal investigation of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination would be ready by the next month, and that those held responsible for the leader's murder would definitely be brought to justice.
Islamabad, Apr.23 (ANI): Call it the Sania-Shoaib marriage effect or not, as Pakistan, which was once contemplating a ban on all Indian television channels, now does not have any issues with Indian channels being aired in the country.
Islamabad, Apr.20 (ANI): Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) government is committed to bring the masterminds of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's murder to justice.
Islamabad, Apr 19(ANI): The Pakistan Government has initiated action against several serving as well as retired bureaucrats in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto by placing their names on the Exit Control List (ECL).
Islamabad, Apr.9 (ANI): Pakistan's political leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif have hailed the passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment bill in the National Assembly.
Chandigarh, Apr 3 (ANI): The Punjab Cabinet, which met here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday, rejected a proposal to enhance the retirement age to 60 years from the existing 58 years.
Islamabad, Mar.26 (ANI): A last minute U-turn by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif over the proposed 18th Constitutional Amendment package has added to the troubles surrounding country's politics, with political parties criticising the PML-N over its sudden change in stance.
New Delhi, Mar. 21 (ANI): Central Asian diplomatic missions, including that of Kazakhstan, headquartered in New Delhi gathered at a venue to celebrate the festival of Nauryz with traditional fervor and gaiety over the weekend.
Islamabad, Mar.16 (ANI): The Pakistan Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting has proposed a ban on Indian television channels in the country.
Islamabad, Feb.16 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has stirred another controversy by declaring that the executive order issued in March last year by the government for the restoration of judges of higher judiciary is yet to be endorsed by Parliament.
Islamabad, Feb.11 (ANI): Even as Islamabad has accepted India's offer to hold foreign secretary level talks, the Pakistani leadership is still crooning the 'Kashmir' tune.
Islamabad, Jan.26 (ANI): In an incident which speaks volumes about the working of the Pakistan government, the country's deputy minister of Interior, Tasneem Qureshi, bending all rules and regulations, has had more than 250 prohibited arms licenses issued in his own name.
Islamabad, Jan.23 (ANI): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) government has come under attack from the opposition after US Defence Secretary Robert Gates's admitted that controversial private American security firms, Blackwater and DynCorp were indeed present in Pakistan.
Hafizabad, Jan 4 (ANI): Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) had never been afraid of accountability, but it wanted a transparent system of accountability for all those who had plundered the national exchequer.
Islamabad, Dec. 27 (ANI): Paying homage to the former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on her second death anniversary, Pakistani political leaders remembered her as a leader who gave voice to the downtrodden and worked for the national unity.
Islamabad, Dec. 13 (ANI): As part of the ongoing reshuffle of the Pakistani cabinet, Interior Minister Rehman Malik's much talked about portfolio change seems imminent.
Islamabad, Dec.1 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has no plans to re-promulgate the controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), which expired on November 28, Zardari's spokesperson Farhatullah Babar has said.
Islamabad, Nov.24 (ANI): Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has rebuked reports about differences between President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yosuf Raza Gilani on the issue of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).
Islamabad, Nov.21 (ANI): Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf certainly put the safety of his ministers and bureaucrats on top of his priorities even if it cost the nation millions of rupees.
Islamabad, Nov.17 (ANI): The Pakistan government may have denied reports of massive irregularities in Gilgit-Baltistan elections, but a report issued by a coalition of non-government organisations (NGO's) has said the polls were marred by fallacies.
Islamabad, Nov.17 (ANI): Reacting strongly to a report published in one of the leading English dailies of Pakistan, which accused a foreign journalist of working for the CIA and Israeli intelligence, top editors and executives of 21 renowned international news organisations have asked the Pakistan government to ensure the safety and security of all foreign media personnel in the country.
Islamabad, Nov.17 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has ruled out talks with extremists, saying the South Waziristan operation would be taken to its conclusive end.
Lahore, Nov.14 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) while expressing satisfaction over the peaceful Gilgit-Baltistan elections has pointed out several fallacies during the polls.
Islamabad, Nov.12 (ANI): Allaying international concerns over the safety of country's nuclear assets, Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has assured that the country's nuke installations were under foolproof protection of a strong civilian-military command and control structure.
Islamabad, Oct 29(ANI): Condemning the Peshawar blast, Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has urged private news channels in the country to avoid live coverage of terrorist attacks, as it "depress and scare people".
Islamabad, Oct.28 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to surrender his presidential powers related to the dissolution of assemblies and the appointment of services chiefs to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.
Islamabad, Oct.17 (ANI): Following the go-ahead received from the government, the Pakistani security forces have started their offensive in South Waziristan, which is considered a stronghold of the Taliban.
Islamabad, Oct.17 (ANI): The Pakistan government has given a go-ahead signal to the security forces to launch a full-scale operation in South Waziristan, the Taliban's stronghold.
Islamabad, Oct. 16 (ANI): Pakistani Army Chief, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, on Friday briefed the members of the PPP-led ruling coalition on the upcoming military offensive in Waziristan. he briefing took place at the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's house, the Dawn reports.
Islamabad, Oct.8 (ANI): Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has rejected reports regarding a rift between the government and the Army over the Kerry Lugar Bill issue.
Islamabad, Oct. 6 (ANI): Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has admitted that the American security aid promised under the Kerry-Lugar Bill has "some strings," but they are in line with government policies.
Islamabad, Sep. 20 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has reportedly decided to take action against federal population minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan for her alleged use of 'un-parliamentary remark' against the information secretary of a PML-Q faction during a talk show.
Islamabad, Sep.19 (ANI): Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has rejected reports of a deal being inked to allow a safe passage to former President General Pervez Musharraf after he stepped down last year.
Islamabad, Sep.13 (ANI): In his bid to set an example and to persuade people to consume less sugar as its price continues to sky rocket in the country, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has ordered his cook to stop making sweet dishes.
Islamabad, Sep. 11 (ANI): Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has clarified that Asif Ali Zardari Government is perusing its own foreign policies and not those formulated by Pervez Musharraf.
London, Sep.8 (ANI): Lending its full support to former President General Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid) PML-Q has decided to oppose any action against the former general under Article-Six of the Constitution.
