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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Govt increased POL prices to adjust expenses for PML-Q Ministries: Pervez Musharraf

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Quaid and former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf said that PPP-led government has put extra burden of increased oil prices on the masses to meet the expenditures of additional ministries given to PML-Q.

Anti- peoples rulers are only to save govt : Pervez Musharraf

ISLAMABAD: Former President and head of All Pakistan Muslim League Pervez Musharraf has said that the price of petroleum products has been increased to meet the expenditures of the proposed inclusions of the ministers from PML (Q).

Indefinite curfew imposed by security forces in North Waziristan

MIRANSHAH: Indefinite curfew has been imposed by security forces in Northern Wazirstan’s regions of Miranshah, Mir Ali, and Razmak.

Shutter-down strike in Karachi against killing of MQM leader

KARACHI: A complete shutter-down strike was being observed in Karachi, Hyderabad and other cities of Sindh against the killing of MQM’s former MPA Liaquat Qureshi.

Increase in POL prices due to international price hike: PM Yusuf Raza Gilani

LAHORE : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the increase in the petroleum prices was made by following the international market, adding that the POL prices in London has also reached very high.
He said that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) fixes the power prices in the country the government has nothing to do with this issue.

PML-N not to compromise on principles for power: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawz (PML-N) Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that no comprise would be made with any political group or party in opposition on principles, adding that elected government do not enjoy powers to take decisions on important national security and foreign matters but military establishment takes all decisions.
He said that for this reason we are announcing loudly interference of establishment and military in political system.
In an informal interview with a private TV channel, he said that elections should be held to bring out country out of problems and political dragging, adding that masses are in search of effective political power.
He said that he is monitoring closely Pakistan’s present conditions and would come back soon to resume political life.
He said that he is recovering his health rapidly and feeling very well, adding that he is feeling himself more energetic then the past.
He said that his party is of the view from the very fist day that it would not do the politics of hypocrisy in the country. He said that very body knows that which kind of politics Pakistan People’s Party and PML-Q were doing in the past it is the part of the record of history but for the power, these two parties are joining hands together.
He said that his politics is based on principles and masses should aware about the policies of the PML-N.
He said that for the real change in the country authority is also needed with power to elected government, adding that it is custom in the country to rule powerlessly in important national security and foreign matters.
He questioned that does present elected government had shown its powers about recent Raymond Davis case and relations with Afghanistan, India and America.
He said that if people give mandate to government to rule the country then it should have powers for taking decisions, adding that masses should know the policies of PML-N.
He said that whoever is involved in the Raymond Davis case, he did not serve the country and this case was cause of shame for the sovereignty of Pakistan in the world.
He said that the person who works in Pakistan against Pakistan was sent abroad without accountability and passport.
He told that in recent days President Asif Ali Zardari called him twice, adding that he told the president that elections are the solution of present problems but election should be held after five years.
He said that because of current increase in price hike, poverty, unemployment and lawlessness masses are searching for effective political power, adding that after his return the people would support his agenda and program. SANA

Govt policies lead country on brink of destruction: Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan

RAWALPINDI : Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that due to the policies of the current government country ha been reached on the brink of destruction, adding that common man cannot bear the burden of price hike.

Tobacco could kill a billion people this century, UN warns

UNITED NATIONS : Up to one billion people could die this century from smoking or being exposed to tobacco if current rates continue, a senior UN health official warned Friday.

Agreement with PML-Q matter of hours: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that an agreement to include Pakistan Muslim League-Q in the Federal Government was matter of hours and the issue of post of deputy prime minister would be resolved.

Babar Awan to replace Khosa as Governor Punjab

ISLAMABAD : Babar Awan would replace Sardar Latif Khan Khosa as Governor of Punjab after reconciliation and alliance between Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Q.

Karachi violence claim 6 more lives, 2 killed in ranger’s firing, 16 vehicles burnt

KARACHI : At least six persons were killed in the result of ongoing target killing incidents and two criminals were killed in the result of the firing of the rangers personnel during the search operation in Mehmood Abad area of the city.

Sri Lanka president attacks UN war crimes report

COLOMBO  – Sri Lanka's president on Sunday poured scorn on the United Nations over a report it published alleging that his military forces may have been guilty of atrocities during the island's civil war.

MQM is a terrorist organization not a political party: Munawar Hassan

SAILKOT : Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan has said that MQM is not a political party but a terrorist and fascist organization, adding that they killed Balochi, Punjabi and Pashtoon people in Karachi.

PPP has good track record with coalition partners: PM Gilani

LAHORE : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said the PPP has a good track record with all its coalition partners. He was talking to newsmen at the residence of Mian Aamir Mahmood,

People-Army one single entity: General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani

RAWALPINDI : Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that there should be no doubt in anybody’s mind that the people of Pakistan and Army are one single entity. 

Somali pirates free Indonesian sailors

JAKARTA  – Indonesian sailors held hostage by pirates off Somalia have been released and are "safe and well", the ship owner said on Sunday.

Seven Afghans killed at start of Taliban offensive

KABUL, Afghanistan – Militants in Afghanistan killed seven people in bombing and shooting attacks Sunday, the first day of the Taliban's announced spring offensive, government officials said.

Ross Taylor powers Rajasthan Royals to cricket victory

JAIPUR, India  – Ross Taylor hit a crucial 47 not out to steer Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling six-wicket win over Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

Libya says Muammar Gaddafi survives air strikes, but son killed

TRIPOLI  – Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi survived a NATO air strike on a Tripoli house that killed his youngest son Saif al-Arab and three young grandchildren, a government spokesman said on Sunday.

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad backs down on political challenge

TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended a Cabinet meeting Sunday after more than a week's absence

Japan quake-tsunami toll tops 14,700

Tokyo : The toll in Japan's March 11 quake and tsunami has reached 14,704, while 10,969 remain unaccounted for in six prefectures, police said.

China may send women to space in 2012

Beijing : Chinese women may fly to space as soon as next year, one of the country's first astronauts and now in charge of the manned space programme has said.

New discovery opens up novel strategy for combating malaria

A group of researchers has discovered that a class of chemotherapy drugs originally designed to inhibit key signaling pathways in cancer cells also kills the parasite that causes malaria.

11 vehicles torched in Karachi

Karachi : At least 11 vehicles were set on fire by unidentified miscreants in different areas of this Pakistani port city Sunday, police said.

Pakistani PM Gilani to visit France

Islamabad : Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will pay a four-day visit to France starting May 3 to hold discussions on a range of issues, including security and trade.

William wants Kate to be called 'princess'

London  : Prince William would prefer that his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, be called 'Princess Catherine', officials said.

Pak poll body seeks advice about dual nationality politicians

The Pakistan Election Commission has sought the law ministry's advice on whether it can compel politicians to reveal details of nationalities they may have acquired while submitting their nomination papers for elections.

Another female worker exposed to radiation at Fukushima nuke plants

Tokyo Electric Power Corporation (TEPCO) has said a second female employee has been exposed to radiation exceeding the legal limit of five millisieverts at the earthquake-cum-tsunami hit the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Govt believes in dignity of labour; striving devotedly for their rights, welfare: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stated that the government believes in the dignity of labour and believes that a prosperous work-force can enable Pakistan to compete in a globalized market environment.

Govt to do all for emancipation of working classes: President Zardari

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that the government will do everything possible for the emancipation of the working classes and to ensure dignity,

Pakistan determined to win Azlan Shah Cup, says Muhammad Imran

Karachi : Pakistan’a new hockey captain Muhammad Imran said the team was determined to win the Azlan Shah Cup to be played in the Malaysian city of Ipoh May 5-15.

Rashid Latif Backs Tillakaratne on Match-fixing Claims

Karachi : Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has backed Hashan Tillakaratne after the ex-Sri Lanka skipper came under fire for claiming that Sri Lanka have been involved in match-fixing for almost two decades.

Militants kill 6 in Afghan attacks

KABUL, Afghanistan – Militants staged attacks in two Afghan provinces, killing six people, including a district council member and two policemen on Sunday, the first day of the Taliban's announced spring offensive, said government officials.

Air India cancels flights as pilots strike for pay

NEW DELHI – Air India pilots demanding more pay are on strike for a fifth day in defiance of a court order to return to work and spare the airline from further losses.

Cricket : Pakistan look to pile on misery for Windies

BRIDGETOWN – Pakistan will look to stay on track for a series sweep when they face West Indies in the fourth one-day international on Monday at Kensington Oval but skipper Shahid Afridi has warned his team over complacency.

Maldives police break up anti-gov't protest

MALE, Maldives – Maldives police used tear gas and batons to break up a protest early Sunday demanding that President Mohamad Nasheed step down. Dozens of people were injured and many were arrested.

Suicide bomber kills 8, wounds 19 in Northern Iraq

MOSUL, Iraq  – Eight people were killed and 19 wounded on Saturday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at an Iraqi army checkpoint next to a market in the northern city of Mosul, police and hospital sources said.

Child suicide bomber 'kills 4' in Afghanistan

KABUL  – A 12-year-old suicide bomber killed four people and wounded a dozen in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.

Russian MP criticizes NATO for Gaddafi air strike

MOSCOW – A NATO air strike in Tripoli that Libyan officials say killed a son and three grandchildren of leader Muammar Gaddafi was proof the coalition was not protecting civilians, a Russian parliament member said.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi terms PPP PML-Q alliance as based on hypocrisy not reconciliation

MULTAN : Former foreign minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has termed the proposed alliance between PPP and PML-Q as based on hypocrisy instead of reconciliation and advised the party leadership not to take any decision in hast.

2 killed, nine wounded in a bomb explosion in Kurram Agency

PARACHINAR : At least two passengers were killed and nine others wounded in a land mine explosion on Saturday in Kurram Agency.

Statement of one more witness recorded in Taseer killing case

RAWALPINDI : An Ant-Terrorist Court No -02 Rawalpindi Judge Raja Ikhlaq Ahmed on Saturday after recording the statement of one witness in governor Punjab Salman Taseer murder case adjourned the hearing of the case till the 14th of next month.

Holding's 'illegal Doosra' comments directed at Pak spinners "not prudent": Iqbal Qasim

Former Pakistan spinner Iqbal Qasim has insisted that "doosra" is a legal delivery, and advised former Jamaican fast bowling legend-turned-commentator Michael Holding to take his reservations over this issue to the International Cricket Council.

UK becomes biggest target for cyber criminals

Britain has become the number one target for cyber criminals, according to security experts.

Crude oil chemical linked to congenital heart disease

Fetal exposure to a chemical found in crude oil is associated with an increased risk of congenital heart disease (CHD), a new study has found.he study also showed that babies who had been exposed in utero to a chemical found in cleaning agents and spot removers were at increased risk of CHD.

How white blood cells detect, destroy invaders

Washington : Scientists have identified a molecular receptor on the surface of white blood cells (WBCs) that is instrumental in destroying invading fungi.

China's new indoor smoking ban comes into effec

China's latest push to ban smoking in indoor public venues has come into effect, but the vaguely defined new rules are not expected to dramatically reduce the country's heavy tobacco addiction.

Video games 'help cystic fibrosis patients keep their airways clearer'

A new study has suggested that video games controlled by the player's breath can encourage youths with cystic fibrosis to use techniques that can help keep their airways clearer.

Petroleum products get dearer in Pakistan

Islamabad : Prices of petroleum products have been raised in Pakistan.

6,00,000 fake doctors operating across Pakistan

As many as 6,00,000 quacks are operating all over Pakistan, while 70,000 to 80,000 are present in Karachi alone.

Oldest remains of Caspian Horse unearthed in Iran

A team of archaeologists has discovered the oldest remains of Caspian horse, also known as the Mazandaran horse, during their eighth season of archaeological research in Gohar Tappeh, in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.

Mubarak's wealth came from gas exports to Israel, arms deals: Justice Minister

gypt's Justice Minister Mohammed el-Guindi has said ousted President Hosni Mubarak gathered his wealth from gas exports to Israel through a company owned by his friend, and arms deals.

Benazir's 'assassin' being made Pakistan's Deputy PM: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi must not be made the country's Deputy Prime Minister, as former premier Benazir Bhutto had alleged before her assassination that he would be responsible for any attack on her, former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said.

Indian embassy in Oman to take up labour harassment issues with ministry

Indian embassy in Oman is ready to take up all the cases of harassment of the Indian expatriate labour force with the country's Manpower Ministry.

Hamid Karzai moves to allay US' concerns over recent Af-Pak agreements

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has sent a known pro-US official to Islamabad for follow-up talks with the top leadership to allay Washington's apprehensions about the recently concluded Pak-Afghan agreements in Kabul, according to sources.

Gaddafi escapes unhurt as NATO missile strikes kill youngest son, three grandchildren

Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has survived a NATO missile attack that killed his youngest son and three grandchildren last night.

Pakistan, US to hold talks on Islamabad's defence needs

A Pakistani defence delegation will arrive in Washington on Sunday for talks on a five-year plan for meeting the country's defence needs, according to diplomatic sources.

Dhaka plans football fixtures with Argentina, Nigeria

Dhaka : With Barcelona's Lionel Messi as its star player, Bangladesh has signed for friendly football matches with teams from Argentina and Nigeria this September.

Man finds wallet lost in school 50 years ago

New York : A man from Florida, US, who lost his wallet during prom night at his school, has got it back after 50 years.

10 dead, 35 injured in China hotel blaze

Beijing : At least 10 people were killed and 35 others injured when a fire broke out in a hotel in northeast China

Pak batsmen lack temperament to stay at wicket for long time: Zaheer Abbas

Islamabad : Former Test captain Zaheer Abbas has expressed his frustration at what he considers a lack of 'staying at the wicket temperament' amongst the current crop of Pakistani batsmen.

Cricket : Sarwan recalled to one-day squad

Ramnaresh Sarwan has been recalled to the West Indies squad for the fourth one-day international against Pakistan. Sarwan had been one of three senior batsmen dropped following the World Cup, but after some insipid batting which has seen West Indies fall 3-0 behind in the five-match series the selectors have decided experience is required. The squad for the final one-dayer has not yet been announced.

No Taliban link shown in Kabul shooting yet: NATO

KABUL – A gunman who opened fire at an air force training centre in Kabul, leaving eight US troops and an American contractor dead, appeared to be acting alone, NATO said Saturday.

Opposition: Thousands protest in Maldives capital

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Several thousand protesters converged on the Maldives capital Male Saturday to demand that President Mohamad Nasheed step down, an opposition spokesman said.

Pakistan court puts off ruling on Kasab's retrial

Islamabad : An anti-terrorism court today put off till May 3 its ruling on an application challenging the contention of lawyers defending the seven suspects in the Mumbai attacks that Ajmal Kasab and Fahim Ansari cannot be retried in Pakistan.

Labor’s role in country’s development can’t be denied: President Zardari, PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani have said that the Government believes in the dignity of labour and believes that a prosperous workforce can enable Pakistan to compete in a globalized market environment.

Terrorists safe havens in Pak a challenge: Pentagon

Washington: Continued presence of terrorist safe havens and role of certain "actors" in Pakistan remains a challenge in the war against terror, a US defence official has said.

Pak-US defense talks to begin in Washington tomorrow

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: The 6th meeting of Pakistan-US Defence Consultation Group is going to start in Washington from tomorrow (Monday) while Pakistan-Afghanistan and U.S trilateral talks would be held in Islamabad on May 3 (Tuesday).

Elements behind impoverishing country will not be allowed to flee: Imran Khan

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said days of elements involved in siphoning their money to off shore accounts have numbered and no one who has impoverished the country will be allowed to flee.

PML-Q leadership to call on President Zardari, PM Gilani tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Ch. Pervaiz Elahi would hold meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari tomorrow (Monday). Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani will also attend the meeting.

Close associate of Pervez Musharraf Nadeem Taj retires

ISLAMABAD: Close associate of former President Pervez Musharraf and former DG ISI Lt Gen Nadeem Taj has retired from Pakistan army.

PM Gilani urges media to play its due role to forge national consensus

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the journalist’s community to play its due role to counter the challenge of terrorism and extremism and forge national consensus.

OGRA drops petrol bomb Petroleum prices further go up

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased fuel prices from 4 to 11 percent, a move that could create fresh problems for the fragile government.

Pakistan a sovereign country, no decision to be taken against its interest: Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani

Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kayani Saturday said Pakistan is a sovereign country and no decision would be taken against country’s sovereignty.

Baloch nation has no option but to continue armed struggle: Gazin Marri

QUETTA: Renowned nationalist leader Nawab Khar Bakhsh Marri’s son Nawabzada Gazin Marri has said that Baloch nation but to continue armed struggle for their rights.

US to use Afghanistan as base for drone attacks in Pakistan

Washington: US is shifting its terror-killer drones from Pakistan to Afghanistan after Islamabad asked it to shut down UAV bases on its territory, but America has vowed to continue hitting militants based in Pakistan’s tribal areas.