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Update: A remote control bomb was used to attack #PakistanArmy convoy, death toll reached to Five!
Waziristan continues to burn
Waziristan continues to burn
Somebody needs to calculate approx. figures of casualties of Pak Armed forces since Pulwama.
@Nilgiri we are still waiting on that economic impact of the standoff article that you were going to write.
Petition asking for halt on US drone strikes in Pakistan dismissed by SC
by Staff Report , (Last Updated May 9, 2019)
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday upheld an earlier verdict of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and dismissed a petition filed to halt US drone strikes in Pakistani territory.
The petition was dismissed by a three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, which stated that such issues are overseen by the government.
“Innocent people are killed in the drone strikes,” said the petitioner’s lawyer to which the chief justice said that the drone strikes have now stopped.
The last suspected US drone strike in Pakistan occurred in December 2017 along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The apex court further added that the Ministry of Defence and the government can approach the US on the issue as the court can not ask the US to halt such attacks.
The PHC had earlier forwarded the issue to the Defence Ministry.
A petition had been filed in the SC by Raja Saad Sultan challenging the decision of the PHC for stopping of US-led drone strikes.
A diplomatic row broke out between Islamabad and Washington last year in January, over the a US drone strike in Kurram Agency with both sides publicly rejecting each other’s claims on the actual target.
Reports claimed that the drone targeted a commander from the Haqqani network and his two accomplices in the Kurram Agency. But Pakistan was quick to challenge the reports, insisting that the predator strike actually hit the Afghan refugee camp.
In an unusual move, the US embassy issued a statement, calling Pakistan’s assertion as ‘false’.
That prompted Pakistan to issue a second rebuttal in as many days but this time it came from the army, that gave more insight into the drone strike.
Petition asking for halt on US drone strikes in Pakistan dismissed by SC
by Staff Report , (Last Updated May 9, 2019)
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday upheld an earlier verdict of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and dismissed a petition filed to halt US drone strikes in Pakistani territory.
The petition was dismissed by a three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, which stated that such issues are overseen by the government.
“Innocent people are killed in the drone strikes,” said the petitioner’s lawyer to which the chief justice said that the drone strikes have now stopped.
The last suspected US drone strike in Pakistan occurred in December 2017 along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The apex court further added that the Ministry of Defence and the government can approach the US on the issue as the court can not ask the US to halt such attacks.
The PHC had earlier forwarded the issue to the Defence Ministry.
A petition had been filed in the SC by Raja Saad Sultan challenging the decision of the PHC for stopping of US-led drone strikes.
A diplomatic row broke out between Islamabad and Washington last year in January, over the a US drone strike in Kurram Agency with both sides publicly rejecting each other’s claims on the actual target.
Reports claimed that the drone targeted a commander from the Haqqani network and his two accomplices in the Kurram Agency. But Pakistan was quick to challenge the reports, insisting that the predator strike actually hit the Afghan refugee camp.
In an unusual move, the US embassy issued a statement, calling Pakistan’s assertion as ‘false’.
That prompted Pakistan to issue a second rebuttal in as many days but this time it came from the army, that gave more insight into the drone strike.
Petition asking for halt on US drone strikes in Pakistan dismissed by SC
The Pakistan SC should've referred this case to the US SC. It's a natural progression. After all the US owns the air space over Pakistan. If you dispute me, pls explain Abbotabad and Balakote. Apart from Muzaffarabad & Chakhoti.Petition asking for halt on US drone strikes in Pakistan dismissed by SC
by Staff Report , (Last Updated May 9, 2019)
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday upheld an earlier verdict of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and dismissed a petition filed to halt US drone strikes in Pakistani territory.
The petition was dismissed by a three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, which stated that such issues are overseen by the government.
“Innocent people are killed in the drone strikes,” said the petitioner’s lawyer to which the chief justice said that the drone strikes have now stopped.
The last suspected US drone strike in Pakistan occurred in December 2017 along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The apex court further added that the Ministry of Defence and the government can approach the US on the issue as the court can not ask the US to halt such attacks.
The PHC had earlier forwarded the issue to the Defence Ministry.
A petition had been filed in the SC by Raja Saad Sultan challenging the decision of the PHC for stopping of US-led drone strikes.
A diplomatic row broke out between Islamabad and Washington last year in January, over the a US drone strike in Kurram Agency with both sides publicly rejecting each other’s claims on the actual target.
Reports claimed that the drone targeted a commander from the Haqqani network and his two accomplices in the Kurram Agency. But Pakistan was quick to challenge the reports, insisting that the predator strike actually hit the Afghan refugee camp.
In an unusual move, the US embassy issued a statement, calling Pakistan’s assertion as ‘false’.
That prompted Pakistan to issue a second rebuttal in as many days but this time it came from the army, that gave more insight into the drone strike.
Petition asking for halt on US drone strikes in Pakistan dismissed by SC
@zarvan ; @safriz
Lol, beggars cut down to size. BTW where did they get money to afford tickets? Sold something?
US refused visas to three govt officials: FM - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
US refused visas to three govt officials: FM - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Feeling left out after Indian army's recent cleaning of terrorists Pakistan army killed 9 Baloch civilians and branded them as suspected terrorists to feel at parity.
9 suspected militants killed in security forces' operation in Balochistan's Mastung - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
9 suspected militants killed in security forces' operation in Balochistan's Mastung - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
APG raises questions over efforts against terror financing - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Information coming from China suggests that some participants of the meeting, particularly those from India, raised very tough questions about Pakistan’s seriousness to act against proscribed organisations and effectiveness of internal controls...
Information coming from China suggests that some participants of the meeting, particularly those from India, raised very tough questions about Pakistan’s seriousness to act against proscribed organisations and effectiveness of internal controls...
Pakistan rupee touched 150 in open market
Rupee fall reflects market conditions: SBP - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Rupee fall reflects market conditions: SBP - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Their economy was already going downhill
Pulwama did Two things
1)It accelerated the downfall
2) Made Indians thirsty for Revenge
If Pulwama would not have happened
Our stupid people would be asking the
Govt to Give loans to Pakistan
Today their economy is dying , we can hurt them and Hit them a lot and force them to Compromise On Kashmir , once and for all
They are in absolutely No position to fight
With India
Just when you think Pakistanis can't stoop any lower! Look at glee of teachers when the kid tell us where he will get shot and how he will blew the sucide vest!
Cancer of world living up to its reputation!
Cancer of world living up to its reputation!
Well, Pakistanis can stoop even lower than your imagination...
They are injecting HIV virus in minorities in Balochistan, etc.
Honest Rant by a Pakistani, when outside country on state of affairs in Pakistan & its economy and corruption in current govt.
Imran khans oil reserve story turned out to be "gas"
No oil, gas reserves found in Pakistani waters
–Former OGDC CEO says it is 15th off-shore oil and gas exploration well that has turned out dry
–Planned drilling of 5,470 meters at Kekra-I well was achieved at a cost of Rs14 billion
ISLAMABAD: Hours after Prime Minister Imran Khan told the nation to expect good news regarding the discovery of oil and gas reserves off Karachi coast, his special assistant on petroleum Nadeem Babar announced that offshore drilling in Kekra-I well has been stopped owing to no oil reserves.
Amid much hype, Pakistan was hopeful of finding large oil and gas reserves in its territorial waters in the Arabian Sea.
The prime minister, on numerous occasions, said he was still hopeful that Pakistan would discover major gas reserves in offshore drilling being carried out in the Arabian Sea.
He said the nation could receive good news within two weeks. The prime minister asked the nation to offer special prayers so that the expectations attached to the drilling project come true. Imran Khan said, if found, the gas reserves would be enough to meet Pakistan’s needs for the next 50 years.
According to former CEO of Oil and Gas Development Authority (OGDCL) Pervaiz Akmal, this would be some 14/15th off-shore oil and gas exploration well that turns out dry, after familiar wishful speculations by people at the helm of affairs.
“It’s so sad that we still continue leaping into these multi-million dollar exercises, almost blindfolded, often to facilitate lucrative businesses for multi-national and local private companies, with deep-rooted vested interests at home and abroad,” he said.
In a comment on the involvement of Exxon and other companies, he said the “idling Italian deep sea drilling rig got a lucrative business, and both ENI and Exxon would go home laughing is no secret”.
“It’s OGDCL & PPL [Pakistan Petroleum Limited] which have paid through their nose.
He said the energy blues of Pakistan would continue, both on and offshore, unless it corrects the direction and intent with utmost sincerity.
Kekra exploration, a joint venture of four oil exploration companies completed the offshore drilling process after four months on May 15.
A consortium comprising Exxon Mobil, ENI, Oil and Gas Development Company, and Pakistan Petroleum Limited conducted the drill stem test to determine the real size of the oil and gas reserves in the Kekra-1 well, located around 280 kilometres away from Karachi.
The planned drilling of 5,470 meters was achieved at a cost of Rs14 billion.
The Drill Stem Test (DST) would be completed in the next three days. After the completion of the DST, a report will be prepared about the total quantity of the oil and gas reserves within a week, sources further said.
In initial estimates, the availability of around nine trillion cubic feet of gas with a large quantity of oil was assessed in the Kekra-1 well.
Due to the critical situations faced in the Kekra-1 well drilling, the exploration venture had to spend an additional $100 million in order to procure surplus steel and cement etc to drill the Kekra-1 well in another direction.
No oil, gas reserves found in Pakistani waters
–Former OGDC CEO says it is 15th off-shore oil and gas exploration well that has turned out dry
–Planned drilling of 5,470 meters at Kekra-I well was achieved at a cost of Rs14 billion
ISLAMABAD: Hours after Prime Minister Imran Khan told the nation to expect good news regarding the discovery of oil and gas reserves off Karachi coast, his special assistant on petroleum Nadeem Babar announced that offshore drilling in Kekra-I well has been stopped owing to no oil reserves.
Amid much hype, Pakistan was hopeful of finding large oil and gas reserves in its territorial waters in the Arabian Sea.
The prime minister, on numerous occasions, said he was still hopeful that Pakistan would discover major gas reserves in offshore drilling being carried out in the Arabian Sea.
He said the nation could receive good news within two weeks. The prime minister asked the nation to offer special prayers so that the expectations attached to the drilling project come true. Imran Khan said, if found, the gas reserves would be enough to meet Pakistan’s needs for the next 50 years.
According to former CEO of Oil and Gas Development Authority (OGDCL) Pervaiz Akmal, this would be some 14/15th off-shore oil and gas exploration well that turns out dry, after familiar wishful speculations by people at the helm of affairs.
“It’s so sad that we still continue leaping into these multi-million dollar exercises, almost blindfolded, often to facilitate lucrative businesses for multi-national and local private companies, with deep-rooted vested interests at home and abroad,” he said.
In a comment on the involvement of Exxon and other companies, he said the “idling Italian deep sea drilling rig got a lucrative business, and both ENI and Exxon would go home laughing is no secret”.
“It’s OGDCL & PPL [Pakistan Petroleum Limited] which have paid through their nose.
He said the energy blues of Pakistan would continue, both on and offshore, unless it corrects the direction and intent with utmost sincerity.
Kekra exploration, a joint venture of four oil exploration companies completed the offshore drilling process after four months on May 15.
A consortium comprising Exxon Mobil, ENI, Oil and Gas Development Company, and Pakistan Petroleum Limited conducted the drill stem test to determine the real size of the oil and gas reserves in the Kekra-1 well, located around 280 kilometres away from Karachi.
The planned drilling of 5,470 meters was achieved at a cost of Rs14 billion.
The Drill Stem Test (DST) would be completed in the next three days. After the completion of the DST, a report will be prepared about the total quantity of the oil and gas reserves within a week, sources further said.
In initial estimates, the availability of around nine trillion cubic feet of gas with a large quantity of oil was assessed in the Kekra-1 well.
Due to the critical situations faced in the Kekra-1 well drilling, the exploration venture had to spend an additional $100 million in order to procure surplus steel and cement etc to drill the Kekra-1 well in another direction.
Azam Jamil (@AzamJamil53) Tweeted:
Pakistan’s population problem finally explained in a FSc textbook. Azam Jamil on Twitter ( )
Pakistan’s population problem finally explained in a FSc textbook. Azam Jamil on Twitter ( )