NOWSHERA: At least 10 people have been killed and several injured in a blast in a mosque inside shrine
Friday, March 4, 2011
SC nullifies decision of parliamentary committee
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court on Friday annulled decision of Parliamentary Committee on rejecting the nomination of High Court judges, Geo News reported.
Who killed Shahbaz Bhatti?
ISLAMABAD: Every murder has a motive. Identify the motive and unmask the real murderer. Shahbaz Bhatti’s murder has nothing do with religion because no religion, especially the religion of Islam, permits murder.
Three wanted gangsters arrested
Three suspected gangsters of the notorious Ghaffar Zikri group were arrested by the Mauripur police after an encounter on Hawkesbay Road on Thursday.
LHC seeks govt reply on plea against POL prices
THE Lahore High Court on Thursday sought reply from federal government in two weeks on a petition, challenging the recent increase in petrol prices.
PML-Q leaders’ pleas for case against FIA ADG
PML-Q President Ch Shujaat Hussain, Ch Pervaiz Elahi, Ch Wajahat Hussain and MPA Ch Moonis Elahi, in their petitions,
Pak troops return from Ivory Coast
BATCH of 250 Pakistan Army troops arrived here on Thursday after being part of a relief-rotation plan to perform peace-keeping duties under the aegis of United Nations Mission in Ivory Coast.
Brigadier Shafi Ghazi was present at the Allama Iqbal International Airport to receive them.
According to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistani peacekeepers have been serving in the war-ravaged African country since the last three years. The valiant troops are deployed in the most inaccessible part of that country where various armed combatants belonging to various feuding tribal factions are continuously engaged in intense civil strife.
A large influx of refugees was forced to flee to bordering countries thus creating socio-economic difficulties for the already hard-pressed neighbours. The Pakistani contingent as part of the UN peacekeeping force has earned laurels for successfully disarming the combatants through peaceful dialogue. They have also helped in relief and repatriation of a large number of refugees by supporting the execution of rehabilitation programme.
Source: The News
Brigadier Shafi Ghazi was present at the Allama Iqbal International Airport to receive them.
According to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistani peacekeepers have been serving in the war-ravaged African country since the last three years. The valiant troops are deployed in the most inaccessible part of that country where various armed combatants belonging to various feuding tribal factions are continuously engaged in intense civil strife.
A large influx of refugees was forced to flee to bordering countries thus creating socio-economic difficulties for the already hard-pressed neighbours. The Pakistani contingent as part of the UN peacekeeping force has earned laurels for successfully disarming the combatants through peaceful dialogue. They have also helped in relief and repatriation of a large number of refugees by supporting the execution of rehabilitation programme.
Source: The News
Rehman Malik says he's on Taliban hit list along with Rehman, Wahab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Interior minister Rehman Malik said that he along with ruling PPP leaders Sherry Rehman and Fauzia Wahab was on the top of the list of persons who could be targeted by militants and extremist elements like the Taliban.
Karachi: Transporters to continue strike
KARACHI: Ignoring the sufferings of the commuters, Karachi Transport Ittehad today insisted to continue with the wheel jam strike even after 50 percent slash in price of petroleum products, Geo News reported.
Shahid Afridi wants ICC to use UDRS more
KARACHI: Pakistan's One-day captain Shahid Afridi wants the International Cricket Council ( ICC) to consider increasing the number of Umpire decision review system (UDRS) appeals allowed to a particular team.
Balochistan: Heavy rainfall disrupts life for fourth day
QUETTA: Torrential rains lashed different parts of Balochistan on the fourth consecutive day causing damage to mud houses, railway tracks, infrastructure and farmlands in Chagai, Naushki, Panjgur, Harani, Naushki, Wadh and Surab districts of the province.
Use of public funds to be audited: Secial Public Accounts Committee
Special Public Accounts Committee (PAC) while rejecting the point of view of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) on Thursday observed that all organisations using public money were subject to audit of their accounts.
Lashkar threatens to stop fighting Taliban
PESHAWAR: A tribal militia fighting the Taliban in the Adezai outskirts of Peshawar has threatened it would stop its fight if the government does not issue the militia ration and ammunition within one week.
ANP backs transporters’ strike
President Awami National Party (ANP), Sindh Chapter, Shahi Syed has backed the strike call given by the transporters on Thursday. He said that the Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI) had given the strike call for an undefined period of time against the petroleum price hike.
The government has increased the fuel prices which are not affordable by the public. Meanwhile, the transporters have decided not to put undue financial burden on the people’s shoulders, Syed said.
The transporters have decided not to bring their vehicles on the road and demanded the government to reduce the fuel prices, he further said. ANP is well aware of the public’s problem.
Source: The News
The government has increased the fuel prices which are not affordable by the public. Meanwhile, the transporters have decided not to put undue financial burden on the people’s shoulders, Syed said.
The transporters have decided not to bring their vehicles on the road and demanded the government to reduce the fuel prices, he further said. ANP is well aware of the public’s problem.
Source: The News
PPP not to be deterred by militants: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wednesday that the Pakistan peoples Party (PPP) and the government would not be deterred by the extremists and would continue the fight against militant mindset till final victory.
PML-N?must be happy at the ‘choice’
LAHORE-Ex-Senior Minister Raja Riaz Ahmed was on Thursday notified as Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly after Ch Zaheeruddin Ahmad of PML-Q resigned on Wednesday.
Assassinations are a blemish on Pakistan's soul
The assassination by terrorists of Pakistan's federal minister for minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti, follows the brutal killing of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer a couple of months ago.
Justice Dogar apologises for PCO oath
ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice Abdul threw himself at the mercy of the Supreme Court on Thursday by saying sorry and showing repentance for having taken oath under the Provisional Constitution Order promulgated by former president Pervez Musharraf in 2007.
PM urges MPs to mobilise masses against extremism
Gilani says government determined to root-out extremism
* Says Bhatti’s murder attempt at destabilising country
* Says Bhatti’s murder attempt at destabilising country
Minority rule: The India-Pakistan divide
'What is the difference between India and Pakistan?' We've all pondered over this question, usually at some stage of our school lives.
Rein in Rangers, Pakistan told
HUSSAINIWALA (FEROZEPUR): The BSF has asked its Pakistani counterpart not to allow its soldiers to make hostile or intimidating gestures during the ceremonial retreat.
PHC moved against hike in POL prices
PESHAWAR: A lawyer on Thursday moved the Peshawar High Court against the 9.9 per cent fresh increase in the prices of petroleum products by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra).
Canada 'boggled' by DRS decisions
Ashish Bagai, the Canada captain, was "boggled" by some of the decisions made by the DRS (Decision Review System) in his side's tense 43-run loss to Pakistan at the Premadasa on Thursday. Bagai experienced the best and worst of the system; reprieved once after being given out and sent back later after being given not out.
French envoy appreciates Pakistan’ efforts for Afghan refugees
The newly appointed French Ambassador to Pakistan Daniel Jouanneau appreciated efforts and hospitality of Pakistan for accommodating Afghan Refugees.
Petition challenges removal of seven PPP ministers from Pak Punjab cabinet
Mian Shams criticises Shahbaz Sharif silence on Taliban
Deputy Secretary Information, Pakistan Peoples Party, Mian Shams on Thursday critised the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif over his silence on Taliban and alleged that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz seemed to have soft corner for religious groups in the province for political gains.
Most US aid to Pakistan still not disbursed
report by the US Government Accountability Office has said that most of the US economic aid to Pakistan for the last year is still in America’s hands, says a report in the Foreign Policy magazine.
IMF, Pakistan expect 2.8% economic growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government have estimated a nominal growth in national output and a persistent double-digit inflation this fiscal year that may leave per capita income at last year’s level, indicating no improvement in living standards of a majority of the population.
Moonis complains of slander campaign
ISLAMABAD: Moonis Elahi, the son of Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) Punjab President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, says a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team, led by Zafar Qureshi, approached concerned authorities some time back to get his passport annulled, which was a part of his continuing victimisation.
Mullen urges efforts towards sustained US-Pakistan ties
Admiral Mike Mullen, the top U.S. military officer,has underlined the need for buiding a trusting and sustained relationship between the nited States and Pakistan, cooperation between whom is considered critical to the outcome of the decade-old Afghan conflict.
Two NATO oil tankers destroyed in bomb explosion in Pak's Khyber region
Banned Aamir wants to complete his education
KARACHI: Pakistan's banned fast bowler Muhammad Aamir has decided to complete his education and stay away from cricket as he is not eligible to play the game for the next five years because of his involvement in spot-fixing.
Girl, 13, says she fled home to avoid a forced marriage in Pakistan
Standing in front of TV cameras at a Hesperia gas station Monday, the distraught mother of a missing teenager made an urgent plea.
US asked to fund Bhasha Dam under KLL
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally requested the USA to provide $7.5 billion for 40 development projects, including the Diamer Bhasha Dam, under the Kerry Lugar Law (KLL). The funding for this crucial hydropower project may be made part of financing plan for the next financial year 2011-12, it has been learnt.
Wish to resolve all issues with Pakistan: Manmohan
The activities of extremists in Pakistan were a source of concern, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Friday while reiterating that India wanted to resolve all outstanding issues with the neighbouring country, including on Jammu and Kashmir.
Indo-Pak composite dialogue on March 28-29 in Delhi
The Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement: "Pakistan-India Interior/Home Secretaries Level Talks will be held on 28-29 March 2011 in New Delhi."
Lawyer says 'blood money' best way to free US man
ISLAMABAD – The payment of "blood money" to the heirs of the two men killed by an American CIA contractor in Pakistan is the best way to free him, his lawyer said Friday.
Pakistan mosque blast 'kills five, wounds 25'
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A bomb that exploded inside a mosque during Friday prayers in northwestern Pakistan killed at least five people and wounded 25 others.
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