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Everything you need to know about Makhdoom Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Amir Khan gifts 72k pounds car to wife

June 6, 2013 at 1:21 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Boxer Amir Khan splurged on a 72,500-pound car as a wedding present for his new American bride.

Nawaz Sharif back as Pakistan PM (Third Lead)

June 5, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who was Wednesday sworn in as Pakistan's prime minister after spending nearly 14 years in political wilderness, vowed to resolve the country's acute energy crisis and asked the US to stop drone strikes in the northwest tribal region.

Sharif takes oath as Pakistan PM

June 5, 2013 at 7:13 PM

The oath of office was administered by President Asif Ali Zardari, reported Geo TV.

Sharif elected Pakistan PM, vows to resolve energy crisis

June 5, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who was Wednesday elected Pakistan's prime minister by the National Assembly here, vowed to resolve the country's acute energy crisis and asked the US to stop drone strikes in the northwest tribal regions.

Pakistan: Nawaz Shariff elected PM for the third time

June 5, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister by a huge margin in an election held at the National Assembly here. Now he is all set to sworn in later in the evening by President Asif Ali Zardari.

Nawaz Sharif vows to resolve energy crisis

June 5, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif Wednesday vowed to deal with the worst energy crisis the country is currently facing, shortly after he was elected the country's prime minister for the third time.

Nawaz Sharif elected Pakistan's PM

June 5, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif was Wednesday elected Pakistan's prime minister by a huge margin in an election held at the National Assembly here.

Nawaz Sharif elected as Pakistan prime minister

June 5, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has become the first politician in Pakistan's parliamentary history to make it to the office of prime minister for a third time.

Nawaz Sharif set to be Pakistani PM again

June 5, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who has spent nearly 14 years in political wilderness, is all set to become Pakistan's prime minister for the third time Wednesday.

Sharif submits nomination papers for Pakistan PM's position

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Islamabad, June 4 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, whose party emerged victorious in the general elections, Tuesday submitted nomination papers to contest for the position of Pakistan's prime minister.

Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom 'secretly married in Staten Island' before public wedding

June 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

London, June 4(ANI): Boxing champ Amir Khan got publicly married at the Waldorf-Astoria on Friday, but he secretly exchanged vows with his fiancee Faryal Makhdoom the day before in a private ceremony at the Staten Island Excelsior Grand, it has been revealed.

Amir Khan ties knot with fiancee Faryal Makhdoom

June 3, 2013 at 11:29 AM

London, June 3(ANI): Amir khan married his American fiance Faryal Makhdoom in a lavish ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

Manipuri woman found dead in south Delhi

May 29, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A Manipuri woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her rented accommodation here Wednesday, police said.

Manipuri woman found dead in south Delhi

May 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A Manipuri woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her rented accommodation here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Boxer Amir Khan to perform Bollywood dance gig at own wedding

May 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

London, May 25 (ANI): Boxer Amir Khan has been focusing on his dancing skills ahead of his wedding to fiancee, Faryal Makhdoom, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Nawaz for friendly ties with India, invites Manmohan to Pakistan (Roundup)

May 13, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who is set to be Pakistan's prime minister for a third time, Monday said his government would have friendly relations with India and said he would invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to his oath-taking ceremony here.

PPP accepts Pakistan election results as Zardari greets nation

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Pakistan's outgoing ruling party, which faced defeat in the May 11 elections, Monday announced that it accepts polls results despite "serious reservations".

Governor of Pakistan's Punjab province quits

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood, governor of Pakistan's Punjab province, quit Monday, a media report said.

Top Pakistani politicians refrain from declaring annual income, paying taxes

April 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 12 (ANI): The tax returns of top leaders belonging to the Pakistan Peoples Party submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) show that some of the leaders did not even bother to declare their annual income, claming they were poor and had nothing to declare.

Arrest warrant issued for Pakistani ex-minister

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) Arrest warrants were issued Monday for Pakistan's former commerce minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim and six others accused in a multi-billion-rupee insurance scam, a media report said.

Rehman Malik Pakistan's top electricity bill defaulter

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 26 (ANI): Former Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik tops the list of politicians who have yet to pay their power bills, according to the Islamabad Electric Supply Company.

Zardari quits PPP co-chairman post

March 23, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Islamabad, Mar 23 (ANI): Asif Ali Zardari has quit the office of Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) co-chairman, making his son Bilawal Bhutto the party's patron-in-chief.

Pak blames India's reluctance to remove NTB as reason for delayed MFN status

March 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 7 (ANI): Islamabad has held New Delhi responsible for the delay in the process of granting Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India.

Pak blames India's reluctance to remove NTB as reason for delayed MFN status

March 7, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 7 (ANI): Islamabad has held New Delhi responsible for the delay in the process of granting Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India.

'Pakistan all set to award India MFN status'

February 1, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 1 (ANI): Pakistan would soon award India with the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to further promote trade between the two neighboring countries, senior Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said.

Pakistani officials meet UAE envoy

January 27, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS/WAM) Top officials from Pakistan's Punjab province met the UAE's ambassador to the country and discussed ways to boost bilateral relations.

Amir Khan leaves London nightclub with mystery brunette

January 18, 2013 at 11:13 AM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): Amir Khan was seen leaving a London nightclub with a mystery woman just hours before flying out to see his fiancee.

Amir Khan hints on split with fiancee after single life tweet

November 23, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, November 23 (ANI): Boxer Amir Khan sparked speculation that he has split with his fiancee Faryal Makhdoom after asking on Twitter "Is single life the best life?"

Pakistan to 'gift' MFN status to India this New Year

November 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 16 (ANI): Pakistan's Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said that Pakistan will confer India with the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status from January 1, 2013, by abolishing negative list and assured of no delay on it.

India, Afghanistan sign four cooperation pacts

November 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and Afghanistan Monday signed four agreements to cooperate in areas of social welfare, fertilizer, coal mining and youth affairs, an official here said.

Amir Khan's fiancee tweeted about wedding frenzy before cheating claims

October 30, 2012 at 1:48 PM

London, October 30 (ANI): The fiancee of Amir Khan gushed about her wedding plans just hours before learning that he cheated on her with two girls.

Amir Khan's fiancee to meet up with boxer's ex over cheating allegation

October 21, 2012 at 10:22 AM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): Amir Khan's fiancee Faryal Makhdoom has demanded a showdown with one of the boxer's former lovers to find out if he cheated on her.

Ex-Pak PM Gilani named as accused in ephedrine quota scandal

October 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Islamabad, Oct 6 (ANI): Former Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has reportedly been named as an accused in a ephedrine quota scandal.

Anti-encroachment drive turns violent in Patna, agitators set vehicle afire

September 26, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Patna, Sept 26 (ANI): An anti- encroachment drive, being carried out at the behest of the Supreme Court turned violent as the irate mob, protesting against the drive, burnt a government car, here on Wednesday.

Boxing superstar Amir Khan reveals his plans for marriage and kids

September 21, 2012 at 4:59 PM

London, September 21 (ANI): Amir Khan, who is set to marry his gorgeous fiancee Faryal Makhdoom next year, is sparing no expense in tying the knot.

Amir Khan and fiancee cuddle up during NY Fashion Week show

September 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM

London, Sept 19 (ANI): Amir Khan and his fiancee Faryal Makhdoom looked as though fashion was the last thing on their mind, when they cuddled up ahead of the runway display at the GIles Deacon show during the London Fashion Week on Monday.

JuD chief Saeed tells U.S. to criminalise blasphemy or lose consulate in Pakistan

September 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Lahore, Sept. 17 (ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed while attending a rally to protest against the anti-Islam film, believed to have been made by an Israeli American, said that the United States should make a law against blasphemy, failing which they would stop the functioning of U.S. consulates in Pakistan.

Pak has not granted MFN status to India: Commerce Minister

September 14, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 14 (ANI): Pakistan Minister of Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim, has said although the government was in process of normalising trade relations with India, it has not yet granted the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to its neighbouring country.

Former Pak PM Gilani's son given bail after arrest in ephedrine quota case

September 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 14 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son, Ali Musa Gilani, who was arrested upon his arrival at the Supreme Court premises for the hearing of the ephedrine quota case earlier on Friday, has been brought back to the court.

Ex-Pak PM Gilani's son arrested for role in ephedrine case

September 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 14 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son, Ali Musa Gilani, has been arrested for his role in a ephedrine quota case.

Delhi shooting: Second assailant dies

September 10, 2012 at 11:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The second accused and the lone surviving assailant in last week's shooting incident here, in which four people were killed, died Monday, police said.

Bashir wants international community to get into cooperative mode to fight terror

September 7, 2012 at 11:51 PM

Islamabad, Sep 7 (ANI): Asserting that the international community needs to unite to fight the menace of terrorism, Pakistan's Ambassador to India Salman Bashir on Friday said the civilized societies need to deal with this issue in a pragmatic and practical manner.

65-year-old woman killed in Delhi home

September 5, 2012 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) In yet another case, a 65-year-old woman was killed inside her residence by unidentified assailants during a robbery bid Wednesday here, police said.

Body of BBA student found in pieces in Delhi

September 2, 2012 at 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The chopped body of a 23-year-old Bachelor of Business Administrative (BBA) student, with the head missing, were found near a railway track here, police said Sunday. Police suspect suicide attempt while victim's family claim murder.

Zardari wants Punjab broken up

July 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Islamabad, July 29 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari has promised to break up Punjab and create a new province of Janoobi (South) Punjab.

Pak tennis player Aisam's wife to take legal action against Facebook

July 20, 2012 at 2:50 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq's wife Faha Makhdoom has decided to take legal action against social networking site Facebook for failing to close the fake account that has been used to spread "malicious and disrespectful rumours", regarding their marriage.

Pak tennis star Aisam to end eight-month-old marriage with wife Faha

July 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Lahore, July 16 (ANI): Pakistan tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his wife Faha Akmal Makhdoom have decided to end their eight-month long marriage.

Pak tennis star Aisam to end eight-month-old marriage with wife Faha

July 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM

Lahore, July 16 (ANI): Pakistan tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his wife Faha Akmal Makhdoom have decided to end their eight-month long marriage.

Two killed in Delhi wall collapse

June 27, 2012 at 11:19 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Two labourers Wednesday died on the spot when an under-construction wall of a drain collapsed here, police said.

PPP names Pervez Ashraf as its PM-designate (Update)

June 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Islamabad, June 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's ruling party Friday named Raja Pervez Ashraf as its candidate for the slot of prime minister, said a spokesman for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Raja Pervez Ashraf elected Pakistan's 25th PM

June 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Islamabad, June 22 (IANS) Raja Pervez Ashraf of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), a former federal minister in the government of ousted prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, was Friday elected the country's 25th prime minister by 211 votes to 89 by a special session of the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.

Shahabuddin gets bail in Pakistan drugs quota case

June 22, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Islamabad, June 22 (IANS) A court in Pakistan Friday granted interim bail to Makhdoom Shahabuddin, the primary candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for the post of prime minister, in an illegal drugs quota case.

Peshawar HC grants interim bail to deposed Pak PM nominee Shahabuddin in drugs case

June 22, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Peshawar, June 22 (ANI): The Peshawar High Court has granted interim bail to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Makhdoom Shahabuddin in the Ephedrine case.

'Drug' woes worsen for 'deposed' Pak PM nominee

June 22, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Islamabad, June 22 (ANI): Records from Pakistan's devolved federal health ministry indicate that the country's prime ministerial candidate Makhdoom Shahabuddin, during his tenure as health minister, also allowed Danas Pharmaceutical to import 5,000 kg of dextropropoxyphene, a controlled substance used in the manufacture of the medical drug darvon, from India in 2010.

Race for Pakistan PM: PPP drops Shahabuddin, names Ashraf (Evening Lead)

June 21, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Tipped earlier as a covering candidate, Raja Pervez Ashraf of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was Thursday named the party's main candidate for the office of prime minister following the issue of a non-bailable arrest warrant against the previous contender Makhdoom Shahabuddin.

Shahabuddin dropped, Raja Pervez Ashraf is PPP's new PM hopeful

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Thursday dropped Makhdoom Shahabuddin as its candidate for the office of prime minister after an anti-narcotics court issued non-bailable arrest warrant against him. The PPP's covering candidate Raja Pervez Ashraf will now be its leading contender for the post.

Arrest warrant for Pakistan's would-be PM issued in 'corruption' case

June 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (Xinhua-ANI): An anti-narcotics judge in Pakistan on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Makhdoom Shahabuddin, the majority party candidate for the slot of prime minister, for his alleged involvement in providing illegal quota of banned chemicals, local media reported.

Five in race for Pakistan PM's post

June 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Five candidates, three from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and one each from the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Thursday filed nomination papers for the post of prime minister.

Shahabuddin, Gilani's son face arrest

June 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) An anti-narcotics court here Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan's prime ministerial hopeful Makhdoom Shahabuddin and disqualified premier Yousuf raza Gilani's son Ali Musa in an illegal drugs quota case.

Makhdoom Shahabuddin set to be elected as Pakistan's 17th PM

June 21, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Rawalpindi, June 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Makhdoom Shahabuddin is set to be elected as Pakistan's 17th Prime Minister on Friday when the National Assembly or Lower House of the parliament will elect new leader of the house.

Arrest warrants issued against Shahabuddin, Gilani's son

June 21, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) An anti-narcotics court in Pakistan Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Makhdoom Shahabuddin, the prime ministerial candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Ali Musa Gilani, son of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, in an illegal drugs quota case.

Zardari fields Shahabuddin for Pakistan PM's post

June 21, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has formally named former textiles minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for the post of prime minister, state television reported Thursday.

Zardari picks Shahabuddin as Pakistan PM

June 21, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has formally named Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the candidate of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for the post of prime minister, state television reported Thursday.

PPP officially nominates Makhdoom Shahabuddin as Gilani's replacement

June 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Islamabad, June 21 (ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has nominated former health and textile minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the candidate for the new prime minister and former water and power minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as the covering candidate.

PPP nominates Shahabuddin for prime minister's post

June 20, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The parliamentary committee of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Wednesday chose senior party leader Makhdoom Shahabuddin as its nominee for the post of country's new prime minister, Xinhua quoted local media as saying.

Zardari calls for parliamentary session Friday

June 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly Friday, when, according to a senior aide, a new prime minister will be elected, reported The News Wednesday.

Pakistan prime ministerial hopeful Makhdoom Shahabuddin - a brief profile

June 20, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) Senior PPP leader Makhdoom Shahabuddin has been short-listed as one of the candidates for Pakistan prime minister's post following a Supreme Court ruling disqualifying Yousuf Raza Gilani in a contempt case, media reported Wednesday.

Pakistan to get new PM by Friday

June 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (ANI): The Pakistan National Assembly would elect a new prime minister on June 22 at 5:30 p.m., said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khurshid Shah.

Pakistan parliament to elect new PM June 22

June 20, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan's lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, will elect the new prime minister at a special session to be convened Friday. Minister for Textiles Makhdoom Shahabuddin and Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar are strong contenders for the post.

PPP leaders pick Makhdoom Shahabuddin as new PM

June 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leaders picked Minister for Textiles Makhdoom Shahabuddin for the office of the prime minister following the ouster of Yousuf Raza Gilani, media reports said Wednesday.

Shahabuddin likely to be next Prime Minister of Pakistan

June 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Islamabad, June 20 (ANI): The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), after intense in-house meetings and consultations with coalition parties, have decided to nominate Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the next prime minister, following the disqualification of Yousuf Raza Gilani as the premier, sources said.

PPP nominates Makhdoom Shahbuddin as new PM

June 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated Makhdoom Shahbuddin for the office of the prime minister, Geo News reported Wednesday.

PPP accepts Gilani's disqualification verdict

June 19, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Tuesday said it accepted the verdict of the Supreme Court that said Yousuf Raza Gilani stood disqualified as the prime minister after the contempt of case ruling.

Amir Khan apologises to fiancee after tweeting pic with pole dancer

June 12, 2012 at 12:15 PM

London, June 12 (ANI): Amir Khan has apologised to his fiancee Faryal Makhdoom who was left "disgusted" after he posted a photo of himself posing next to a scantily dressed Las Vegas pole dancer, while holding huge wads of cash.

Boxing champ Amir Khan slammed for 'pole dance' cash pic

June 11, 2012 at 2:31 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): Amir Khan has reportedly shocked his fans on Twitter as well as his fiance after posting a snap of himself flashing the cash at a Las Vegas pole dancer.

Ex-Pak envoy Haqqani condemns media campaign against him by 'people full of hate'

May 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Washington, May 16(ANI): Former Pak ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has condemned the regular media campaign against him to people who are full of hate, and are ideologically motivated.

Pakistan hints at positive response on FDI issue

April 14, 2012 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): In response to India's decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) from Pakistan, visiting Pakistan Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Saturday said it was a good initiative and will be taken in a positive manner.

Indo-Pak trade to be core issue for discussion during Singh-Zardari meeting: Sources

April 8, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Lahore, Apr 8(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is likely to talk about Indo-Pak trade issues at his luncheon with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Amir Khan's fiance can't wait for him to quit boxing

March 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM

London, Mar 18 (ANI): Amir Khan has said that his fiance Faryal Makhdoom is "looking forward" to seeing him hang up his gloves.

Key Pak ministries yet to agree on negative list for trade with India

February 28, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): The government has promised to complete the negative list for trade with India by the end of this month, but differences between two key ministries concerned on certain points are making it difficult to give a final shape.

Anand Sharma keen to improve bilateral trade with Pakistan

February 16, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): The visiting Indian Commerce Minister, Anand Sharma, has stressed on the immediate need to bridge the gap in trade ties between India and Pakistan for mutual growth and prosperity.

Amir Khan sightseeing in Bolton with American fiancee

February 6, 2012 at 6:28 PM

London, Feb 6: British Olympic boxing medallist Amir Khan recently made a tour of hometown Bolton, England along with his fiancee Faryal Makhdoom.

Amir Khan takes American fiancee for sightseeing in Bolton

February 6, 2012 at 2:41 PM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): British Olympic boxing medallist Amir Khan recently took his fiancee Faryal Makhdoom for a tour of his hometown Bolton, England.

Amir Khan gets engaged at lavish party in hometown

January 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Amir Khan got engaged to 20-year-old New Yorker Faryal Makhdoom at a grand 150,000-pound affair on Sunday.

Amir Khan gets engaged at lavish party in hometown

January 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Amir Khan got engaged to 20-year-old New Yorker Faryal Makhdoom at a grand 150,000-pound affair on Sunday.

Amir Khan to get engaged to Pak-American beauty on Jan 29

January 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

London, Jan 24 (ANI): Boxer Amir Khan is set to exchange rings with Pakistani American student Faryal Makhdoom, in an engagement party at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium.

Amir Khan to get engaged to Pak-American beauty on Jan 29

January 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM

London, Jan 24 (ANI): Boxer Amir Khan is set to exchange rings with Pakistani American student Faryal Makhdoom, in an engagement party at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium.

Amir Khan's fiancee struggled to understand his Bolton accent

January 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Amir Khan's fiancee Faryal Makhdoom has revealed that their relationship was almost on the ropes when they first met, as she could not understand a word he said.

Giving MFN status to India 'not finalised' yet: Pak Textile Minister

November 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Islamabad, Nov 25 (ANI): Pakistan's Minister for Textile Minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin has said the issue of giving Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India has not been finalised as of now.

Amir Khan buys 100K pounds ring to propose to sweetheart Faryal Makhdoom

October 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): Boxing champ Amir Khan is planning to propose to his sweetheart Faryal Makhdoom with a 100,000-pound diamond ring.

Amir Khan to 'pop question' to his student girlfriend in 2012

October 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): Pakistani origin British boxer Amir Khan has planned to pop the question to his girlfriend Faryal Makhdoom next year.

Pakistan has no objection to 'most favoured nation' status for India: Fahim

October 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

Lahore, Oct 12(ANI): Pakistan has no objection to granting the most favoured nation (MFN) status to India, Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said, according to a news report.

Amin Fahim says Dr Manmohan Singh has accepted invitation to visit Pakistan

October 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Islamabad, Oct 4(ANI): Pakistan Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has formally invited Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan, reviving hopes that both nations would fully exploit the potential of economic and business ties.

Pakistan Commerce Minister meets Manmohan Singh in Delhi

October 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (ANI): Pakistan's Commerce Minister Makhdoom Muhammad Amin Fahim met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Monday in an effort to strengthen trade ties between the two countries.

India, Pakistan agree to open bank branches and new land routes to boost trade

September 30, 2011 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): India and Pakistan have agreed to open bank branches of the respective countries and new land routes to boost bilateral trade.

India, Pakistan agree to further liberalise trade flows with tentative moves

September 29, 2011 at 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): India and Pakistan have agreed to further liberalise trade flows with tentative moves such as opening a second customs post and issuing more visas.

Pakistan Trade Minister hopes to conduct fruitful dialogue with India

September 27, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Pakistan Trade Minister Makhdoom Muhammad Amin Fahim has expressed hopes of fruitful trade dialogue with India.

High-level Pak delegation leaves for India for trade talks

September 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Islamabad, Sept 26 (ANI): Pakistani Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim will lead a high-powered delegation to India today for bilateral trade talks after a gap of almost three years.

Pak Cabinet gives green signal for signing customs co-operation deal with India

September 22, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Islamabad, Sept 22(ANI): The Pakistan Cabinet has given a green signal for starting negotiations with India for signing a customs cooperation agreement for facilitating trade.

Zardari renews Pak's pledge on closer counterterrorism cooperation with China

September 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Urumqi, Sept 1(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has renewed his pledge to fight terrorism and extremism while vowing closer cooperation with China in counterterrorism efforts.