ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry reviewed ‘New Security Alerts’ and discussed matters and challenges related to security issues of the Capital City in a high level meeting held here on Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Pakistan High Commission in Britain receives Pervez Musharraf arrest warrant
LONDON: Pakistan High Commission in Britain received an arrest warrant of former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd), sources said. The News
Five men injured in Dera Bugti
QUETTA: In another incident around five people were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine placed on the road in Loti area of Dera Bugti district on Wednesday.
7 killed in various incidents in Karachi
KARACHI, - Seven people were killed in various incidents in the city.
Munawwar Iqbal, 30, was killed in target killing near Juhar Complex. According to police, he was targeted when he was standing outside his estate agency in Block 7, Gulistan-e- Jauhar. Four armed men riding two motorcycles opened fire at him and he died on the spot. The police shifted the injured to a nearby private hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Munawwar Iqbal, 30, was killed in target killing near Juhar Complex. According to police, he was targeted when he was standing outside his estate agency in Block 7, Gulistan-e- Jauhar. Four armed men riding two motorcycles opened fire at him and he died on the spot. The police shifted the injured to a nearby private hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Cricket World Cup 2011: Ross Taylor plans to feast on good fortune
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka,- Ross Taylor admitted he owed Kamran Akmal a slap-up meal after Pakistan's blundering wicket-keeper gifted him two World Cup lives, but now the century-maker wants to feast on more runs.
Cricket World Cup 2011: Fans vent anger against Kamran Akmal
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka - Emotional cricket fans went berserk on Twitter and Facebook, venting their frustration against fumbling wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and demanding he be dropped from the team. Kamran gave century-maker Ross Taylor two astonishing let-offs during Pakistan's 110-run defeat against New Zealand on Tuesday, missing two regulation chances when the batsman was on nought and eight.
Umar Akmal could replace brother Kamran Akmal, admits Shahid Afridi
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka - Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi admitted on Wednesday that calamity-hit wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal could be replaced behind the stumps by younger brother Umar at the World Cup.
Kamran has come under fire from fans, media and a host of former players for his sloppy glovework which allowed Ross Taylor to escape on nought and eight to smash a breath-taking 131 in New Zealand's 110-run win on Tuesday.
Kamran has come under fire from fans, media and a host of former players for his sloppy glovework which allowed Ross Taylor to escape on nought and eight to smash a breath-taking 131 in New Zealand's 110-run win on Tuesday.
جنوبی وزیرستان میں امریکی جاسوس طیارے کاحملہ،5افرادہلاک
پشاور- جنوبی وزیرستان میں امریکی جاسوس طیارے کے ایک حملے میں5 افراد ہلاک اور تین زخمی ہوگئے ہیں۔
ذوالفقار مرزا کے بیانات: پیپلزپارٹی سیاسی نقصانات پر تشویش میں مبتلا
کراچی- پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی کے سنجیدہ حلقے اور پرانے کارکن پیپلز پارٹی سندھ کے سینئر نائب صدر و صوبائی وزیر داخلہ ڈاکٹر ذوالفقار مرزاکے متنازع بیانات سے پیپلز پارٹی اور اس کی حکومت کو پہنچنے والے سیاسی نقصانات اورپارٹی کے مستقبل کے بارے میں تشویش میں مبتلاء ہیں
ریمنڈ ڈیوس کیس میں سعودی عرب کردار ادا کریگا، نجم سیٹھی
کراچی- ممتاز تجزیہ کار نجم سیٹھی نے کہا ہے کہ امریکا آئی ایس آئی کو بائی پاس کرکے افغانستان میں براہ راست تعلقات بنانے کی کوششیں کررہا ہے اور یہ بات پاکستان کو پسند نہیں، ریمنڈ ڈیوس اسی پالیسی کا حصہ ہے،انہوں نے کہا کہ ریمنڈ ڈیوس کیس میں سعودی عرب کردار ادا کرسکتا ہے اور اس مسئلے کے حل کی امید دو تین میں نظر آرہی ہے،
ایف آئی اے مشرف کیخلاف مقدمہ پر کارروائی کرے، سندھ ہائیکورٹ
کراچی- سندھ ہائی کورٹ نے ایف آئی اے کو حکم دیا ہے کہ راہِ راست ٹرسٹ کی پرویز مشرف کیخلاف سنگین غداری کا مقدمہ درج کرنے کی درخواست پر قانون کے مطابق کارروائی کی جائے۔
فیصل آباد دھماکا، گزشتہ سال سے اب تک پنجاب میں 13واں دہشتگردحملہ
کراچی- پاکستان کے تیسرے بڑے شہر اور انڈسٹریل حب فیصل آباد میں آج اپنی تاریخ کا بڑا دہشتگرد حملہ ہوا ہے اور اس جگہ حساس ادارے کا دفتر بھی تھا تاہم اسے کوئی نقصان نہیں پہنچا، لیکن فیصل آباد کے 24 لوگ اس واقعہ میں شہید ہوئے،
گیلانی جونیئر اپنے والد سے 4 گنا زیادہ امیر ہیں
اسلام آباد- جون 2010 ء میں الیکشن کمیشن میں داخل کرائے گئے جائیداد کے تازہ ترین گوشواروں کے مطابق وزیراعظم کا بیٹا عبدالقادر گیلانی ان سے چار گنا زیادہ امیر ہے حالانکہ ان گوشواروں میں گیلانی جونیئر کی ملتان سٹی اورڈی ایچ اے کراچی میں خریدی گئی نئی جائیداد کا تذکرہ نہیں ہے
ریمنڈکا چالان وصولی سے پھر انکار،سماعت 16مارچ تک ملتوی
لاہور - دو پاکستانیوں کے قتل میں ملوث امریکی شہری ریمنڈ ڈیوس کے کیس کی سماعت 16 مارچ تک ملتوی ، آئندہ سماعت پر ملزم پر فرد جرم عائد کی جائے گی،
مشرف کی ہدایت پر اسپورٹس بورڈ نے10 ارب کی راضی کلب کو دیدی،پی اے سی اظہار برہمی
اسلام آباد - پبلک اکاؤنٹس کمیٹی کی خصوصی کمیٹی کو بتایا گیا کہ 2001 ء میں سابق صدر پرویز مشرف کی ہدایت پر پاکستان اسپورٹس بورڈ نے 10 ارب روپے مالیت کی 47 ایکڑ اراضی اسلام آباد میں گن کلب کو دیدی۔
بلوچستان حکومت حساس اداروں کے تعاون سے بدامنی اور ٹارگٹ کلنگ فوری روکے،سپریم کورٹ
اسلام آباد- سپریم کورٹ نے بلوچستان میں ٹارگٹ کلنگ اور امن و امان کی خراب صورتحال کے خلاف دائر درخواستوں کی سماعت کرتے ہوئے قلیل المدتی پالیسی کے تحت موثر اقدامات کر کے شہریوں کا تحفظ یقینی بنانے کی ہدایت کی ہے
صدرزرداری سے متحدہ کے مذاکرات ،پیشرفت نہیں ہوسکی،صدراسی ہفتے پی پی سندھ اور ایم کیوا یم کا مشترکہ اجلاس بلائیں گے
اسلام آباد- ایم کیو ایم اور پیپلز پارٹی کے درمیان اختلافات دورکرنے میں کوئی قابل ذکرپیش رفت نہیں ہوسکی صدرآصف علی زرداری نے ایوان صدر اور ایم کیو ا یم کے وفد سے ملاقات کے بعد الطاف حسین کو ٹیلی فون کرکے تحفظات دورکرنے کی یقین دہانی کرادی ہے ایم کیوایم کے وفد کی صدرزرداری کے ساتھ تین گھنٹے تک ملاقات جاری رہی ڈاکٹر فاروق ستار، سینیٹر بابر غوری، رضا ہارون اور ڈاکٹر صغیر احمد وزیر داخلہ رحمان ملک ا ور صدارتی ترجمان فرحت اللہ بابر ملاقات میں موجود تھے
Faisalabad blast suspects arrested
LAHORE: IG Punjab Javed Iqbal said the militant network behind the Faisalabad blast has been traced but this group has no connection with Punjabi Taliban, Geo News reported.
Three top Customs collectors to face grilling
ISLAMABAD: Three Customs collectors have been called up to answer for their role in the ISAF missing containers scandal before the chief investigator appointed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for initiating criminal proceedings.
Rare attack in Faisalabad
LAHORE: The fact that Faisalabad has been an extremely safe city can be gauged from the verity that out of the 105 terrorism and violence-related incidents that have shaken the province of Punjab between 2001 and March 8, 2011, only three such events have occurred within the geographic boundaries of this third largest Pakistani urban centre.
Federal govt’s reply sought in Hafiz Saeed case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought a reply from the federal government on a petition of Jamatud Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, seeking directions for the government to defend him as a citizen of Pakistan before a US court, which issued summons to him, the ISI chief and other officials on a law suit filed by relatives of US nationals killed in the Mumbai attacks.
Shahbaz Sharif seeks joint efforts against terrorism
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that it is the collective responsibility of all Pakistanis to strive for national development and prosperity.
Raymond Davis case adjourned till 16th
LAHORE: Additional District and Sessions Judge Yousaf Aujla on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a double murder trial against US national Raymond Davis till March 16 after handing over the case record to the counsel of the accused.
Govt believes in rule of law
ISLAMABAD: A spokesman for the government has clarified the news analysis penned down by The News investigation editor Ansar Abbasi published in The News on Monday wherein he has stated that the government is showing reluctance and a stubborn attitude towards implementation of the orders and decisions of the Supreme Court passed on from time to time.
42,858 kanals of land encroached upon in Lahore’
LAHORE: The bureaucracy of Pakistan needs a movement, just like the lawyers movement, that can set them free from political pressures and influences and enable them to function independently in the best interest of the country and its people, instead of powerful individuals.
All eyes on Saudi role in resolving Raymond Davis row
ISLAMABAD: Will Saudi Arabia once again come to the rescue of two of its staunchest allies, the United States and Pakistan, with a face saving formula for all parties that cannot be challenged, as it is based on Islamic injunctions? By delivering, Jeddah will be doing what it has done several times in the past - bailing the US and Pakistan out of difficult situations.
Steps being taken for economic empowerment of women: Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said the government would not bow down before the agenda of the extremists, who believe in destroying girls’ schools.
“Let me assure you that our government is determined to implement, in letter and spirit, the vision of our Shaheed leader of a greater and stronger Pakistan, despite the great challenges of extremism we are facing these days,” he said while addressing a function on International Women Day at the Prime Minister Secretariat.
The function was also attended by Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza besides women parliamentarians. The prime minister expressed his government’s commitment to a strong legislative cover to address women issues, which is evident through the measures taken so far.
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2009 has been enacted along with Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act passed by the parliament last year, he added. He said the government is addressing the subject of economic empowerment of women through various initiatives. “Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the largest ever programme to provide financial support directly to the women of poor households is the bedrock of these initiatives.” Among others, he said, it provides skills and technical training, health insurance and loans without markup up to Rs0.3 million.
He said the BISP has provided Rs25,000 for female beneficiaries in the flood affected areas and it is not only contributing directly to the income of 5 million poor families across the country but has also empowered women by channelling cash transfers through them.
He said the government is committed to providing a conducive environment to the working women so that they are able to join the work force with confidence and without fear.
“On my directives, CDA has allotted two plots one each in Sector G-6/2 and G-7/3 of Islamabad for construction of working women’s hostels and necessary funds have been allocated during this financial year for their construction,” he said. Gilani said a draft Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill is also in the process of enactment and discriminatory laws are being amended. The News
“Let me assure you that our government is determined to implement, in letter and spirit, the vision of our Shaheed leader of a greater and stronger Pakistan, despite the great challenges of extremism we are facing these days,” he said while addressing a function on International Women Day at the Prime Minister Secretariat.
The function was also attended by Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza besides women parliamentarians. The prime minister expressed his government’s commitment to a strong legislative cover to address women issues, which is evident through the measures taken so far.
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2009 has been enacted along with Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act passed by the parliament last year, he added. He said the government is addressing the subject of economic empowerment of women through various initiatives. “Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the largest ever programme to provide financial support directly to the women of poor households is the bedrock of these initiatives.” Among others, he said, it provides skills and technical training, health insurance and loans without markup up to Rs0.3 million.
He said the BISP has provided Rs25,000 for female beneficiaries in the flood affected areas and it is not only contributing directly to the income of 5 million poor families across the country but has also empowered women by channelling cash transfers through them.
He said the government is committed to providing a conducive environment to the working women so that they are able to join the work force with confidence and without fear.
“On my directives, CDA has allotted two plots one each in Sector G-6/2 and G-7/3 of Islamabad for construction of working women’s hostels and necessary funds have been allocated during this financial year for their construction,” he said. Gilani said a draft Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill is also in the process of enactment and discriminatory laws are being amended. The News
PM, COAS discuss security issues
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had an unscheduled and extensive meeting with Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday evening.
Afghan peace process should not be foreign-led, says Zardari
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said that peace and stability in Afghanistan were necessary for regional peace and emphasised that peace process should be Afghan-led rather than foreign-led.
Rs10 bn land given to gun club on Musharraf orders, PAC told
ISLAMABAD: A top official of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Tuesday told the Public Accounts Committee that former president Pervez Musharraf had asked for handing over of land worth billion of rupees to the Gun Club.
Parliamentary Committee and nomination of judges
ISLAMABAD: While some specific voices are criticizing the recent judgment of the Supreme Court in which the decision of parliamentary committee on judges’ appointment has been annulled by the apex court, the legal fraternity holds that it is a judgment which is well within the parameters of the Constitution.
Supreme Court stops Punjab Police from giving shoulder promotions
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the Punjab Police not to give shoulder promotions in the department and submit a report within three days on the complaint of 34 SPs (Superintendents of Police).
Supreme Court directs Balochistan govt to coordinate with agencies
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the Government of Balochistan to coordinate with the law enforcement agencies to establish law and order in the province.
Zardari buys week-long truce from MQM
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari succeeded, yet again, in securing a temporary reprieve from his restless ally, the MQM, after extending assurances to the MQM supremo Altaf Hussain to address all his grievances, it was learnt. The two leaders agreed to convene a meeting of the provincial leaders of the PPP and MQM within a week to thrash out all the outstanding differences between the uneasy coalition partners.
China keen to set up special economic zone in Karachi
Karachi - China is keen to set up a ‘China Special Economic Zone’ near Karachi in collaboration with the provincial government of Sindh, and in this regard a high-level delegation would visit China soon to discuss modalities.As per details, a meeting was held here on Wednesday,
Gilani condemns Peshawar blast
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilanion Wednesday strongly condemned the suicidal attack in Adzai,Peshawar resulting in loss of lives.
Cabinet meeting postponed due to funeral of Khalid Ghurki
ISLAMABAD - The weekly meeting of the Federal Cabinet was postponed on Wednesday due to funeral prayers of the husband of Minister for Environment Samina Khalid Ghurki.
President Zardari strongly condemns blast in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesdaystrongly condemned the bomb in Adzai, Peshawar, that killed severalpeople.
Mid terms elections to strengthen democracy : Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD - Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Imran Khan said the present political scenario of new political alignment calls for mid term elections which can strengthen democracy in the country.
Karachi : Two Killed in firing
Karachi - Two people were killed in different firing incidents in Metropolitan on Wednesday, Chippa sources said. One, Mushtaq, 30, was killed when some unknown armed persons fired multiple shots on him in Bheempura area near his house.
Peshawar: At least 31 killed, over 40 injured in suicide bomb blast
Peshawar - At least 31 people were martyred and over 40 others wounded when a suicide
bomber struck a funeral in Adezai's area of Matni near Peshawar on Wednesday.
bomber struck a funeral in Adezai's area of Matni near Peshawar on Wednesday.
SIUT seminar on Muslim women
Karachi - Discussions about Muslim women are frequently reduced to polarizing debates on the secular-modern-western versus Islamic-conservative-eastern failing to recognize the complexity of their lives and their roles in society, historically and today.
India releases eight Pakistani prisoners at Wagah border
Lahore - Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday handed over eight Pakistani prisoners to Pakistan Rangers at the Wagah border.
Yousuf Raza Gilani says taking all allies, other parties on board to strengthen democracy
Islamabad - Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani says government is taking all allies and other parties on board to strengthen democracy.
PPP govt. making efforts for speedy progress of country: Kaira
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People's Party Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that present government was making all out efforts for the socio-economic uplift of the country.
US embassy condemns terrorist attack in Faisalbad
Islamabad - The United States Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemns Tuesday's terrorist attack in Faisalbad, which brutally killed nearly two dozen innocent civilians and wounded many others.
Kashmir : Indian Trooper Commits Suicide in Baramulla
Srinagar- In occupied Kashmir, an Indian trooper has committed suicide by shooting himself at an army campin Baramulla district.
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