Islamabad | 2 years ago
Pakistan minister unveils caretaker government plans
Islamabad, Oct 17 - Caretaker governments composed of non-political people will be installed at federal and provincial levels across Pakistan on Nov 15 in preparation for the general elections that are likely to be held early next year, the country's Information Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani said.Durrani's announcement Tuesday also carried an indication that both the exiled former prime ministers ... read more

Islamabad | 3 years ago
Pakistan to probe US hotel deal gone wrong
Islamabad, June 1 - A Pakistani parliamentary committee is to probe a deal gone sour between the defence ministry, Pakistan International Airways - and members of Saudi Royal family to buy and run New York's Roosevelt Hotel.The deal was struck in the early days of the late Zia-ul Haq's regime. Purchasing the hotel cost the national carrier PIA a whopping $113 million in 1979-95.However, the Saudi ... read more