Islamabad, Jan. 8 (ANI): Senior American senators have said that the world would observe the upcoming general elections in Pakistan with great interest.

Islamabad, June 4 (ANI): Despite the Pakistan government's tall claims of austerity, next year's budget for the upkeep and maintenance of the Prime Minister House's gardens is roughly Rs 20 million- a 39% increase from the previous year's budget.

Islamabad, June 2 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has described the 5th successive budget by the democratic government as historic, saying the milestone clearly manifested the continuity of the political process in the country.

Islamabad, June 2 (ANI): Pakistan Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has termed his party's protest, during the budget speech by Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, as the "people's voice".

Washington, Apr 19(ANI): Pakistan Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has expressed optimism regarding trade with India and added that he saw popular support for reviving ties with the neighbouring country and benefiting from its "dynamic" economy.