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Zardari to nominate the PM

ISLAMABAD: An important meeting of Pakistan Peoples Party was held in the federal capital here Friday in which newly elected members of National Assembly unanimously gave party’s Co-Chairman, Asif Ali Zardari, the right to nominate the new Prime Minister. The meeting was presided over by Asif Ali Zardari, and according to sources, Makhdoom Amin Fahim was likely to become the new PM of Pakistan. PPP’s co-chairman briefed participants about discussions with different political parties as regards government formation. He also thanked PML-N for extending cooperation in this regard. Talking to media News after the meeting, Zardari said meeting was meant to discuss the name of new PM. Newly elected MNAs also attended the meeting. Co-Chairman, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Asif Ali Zardari and Chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain have agreed to extend unconditional cooperation to one another. The agreement came about during a telephonic contact between the two leaders on Fr

PPP and PML-N agrees common agenda

PPP vice president Makhdoom Amin Fahim next PM 22.02.2008 04:25:01 Nawaz was addressing a joint press conference with PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari after their one-hour meeting at Zardari House, where both the leaders announced to form joint government in centre and the provinces. (live-PR.com) - Islamabad, Feb 22:Pakistan Muslim League (N) Chief Nawaz Sharif Thursday said, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and PML-N will follow the agenda laid out in the Charter of Democracy.But the duo Nawaz and Zaradari still to arrive at consensus on the name next Prime Minister candidate to lead the coalition.PPP vice president Makhdoom Amin Fahim is a possible choice one stood against Musharraf in October"s presidential election but later withdrew. He was addressing a joint press conference with PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari after their one-hour meeting at Zardari House, where both the leaders announced to form joint government in centre and the provinces. Both the leaders announced to hav

Kosovo declares Independence

Kosovo declares Independence, by Nksagar @ 2008-02-17 - 22:34:09 Tens of thousands of flag waving people in central Pristina erupted in cheers as the Kosovo parliament formally voted to break from Serbia, which has vowed to never recognise the move. "We are now an independent, free, sovereign and democratic country," announced Kosovo parliament speaker Jakup Krasniqi. But in a bid to ease tensions with its neighbour, the declaration insisted that the world's newest state of two million people would be "dedicated to peace and stability." While the United States and European Union are quickly expected to recognise the new state, Serbia has been given strong support by Russia which quickly condemned the move and demanded an urgent UN Security Council meeting today. Serbia's President Boris Tadic said his country would never accept an independent Kosovo. "Serbia has reacted and will react with all peaceful, diplomatic and legal means to annul this act commi