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Sunday, May 15, 2011

No comprise on Pak sovereignty, Nawaz Sharif tells Cameron Munter

LAHORE : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said his party would not compromise on the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan.

No compromise on quality, durability of construction work: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD : Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has observed that quality, durability and scope of construction work of the Project Phase –II of the FJA would not be compromised at any cost.

Passage of 12-point resolution victory of parliament: Chaudhry Nisar

ISLAMABAD : Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that the aim of their party during the in-camera session was to convey clear message to America, adding that the passage of 12 points unanimous resolution regarding the national security and integrity is the victory of parliament.

President Obama administration divided over future of US-Pak ties: Report

The President Obama administration is uncertain and divided over the future of its relationship with Pakistan following the killing of Osama bin Laden in the country, according to senior US officials.

Cricket: Misbah-ul-Haq, Asad Shafiq restore Pakistan Test win bid

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Misbah-ul-Haq and Asad Shafiq rescued Pakistan from a perilous 2-3 to be 80-3 at stumps on the third day of the first Test against the West Indies Saturday as the tourists chased down a 219-run winning target.

ISI chief Pasha says impossible to carry forward cooperation with CIA without formal accord

The Pakistan military recently urged the US authorities to finalise a formal agreement on the relationship between the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Inter-Services Intelligence, ISI chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha has said.

President Zardari, PM Gilani ordered double murder-accused CIA contractor Davis' release: ISI chief

Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha has revealed that double murder-accused CIA contractor Raymond Davis was handed over to the United States on orders of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.

US helicopters used in Osama bin Laden raid most probably 'refuelled in Pakistan'

The United States' secret stealth-modified helicopters, which intruded into Pakistani territory and conducted nearly an hour-long operation to kill Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, were most probably refuelled after having landed on Pakistani soil.

President Obama to deploy US troops in Pakistan if nuclear installations under terror threat

The Obama administration will deploy US troops in Pakistan in case the nation's nuclear installations come under threat from terrorists, who have warned to avenge the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, according to a newspaper.

Osama bin Laden raid: ISI stops intelligence sharing with CIA

London : Pakistan's spy agency has stopped sharing intelligence with the CIA following the unilateral US operation to kill Osama bin Laden, it was reported here.

Magnitude 6 quake jolts Kashmir

Srinagar :  An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, just 24 hours after a 4.9 quake rocked the state.

Pakistan's Parliament condemns US raid to kill Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad

Pakistan's parliament on Saturday adopted a resolution condemning the US raid that killed Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad city.

Pakistan can be better ally against terror : John Kerry

Pakistan could be a better partner in the fight against terrorists, U.S. Sen. John Kerry said Saturday on the first leg of a visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan to patch up relations following the U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden.

Hockey: Pakistan face Australia in Azlan Shah Cup final

KUALA LUMPUR — Asian champions Pakistan earned the right Saturday to play world champions Australia in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after beating host Malaysia 3-2 in their last preliminary round match.

Nawaz Sharif demands independent commission at the earliest

LAHORE -Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid, Mian Nawaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated his demand that an independent commission be constituted at the earliest or else PML-N would evolve it own strategy.

Pakistan will continue its diplomatic and moral support of Kashmiri people: PM Gilani

Muzaffarabad : Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has said that the foundation of Pakistan Peoples Party was laid down to resolve the Kashmir issue and it will continue diplomatic and moral support of the Kashmiri people.

Any conspiracy to malign national security agencies, armed forces would be foiled: President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirming that military and political leadership are on the same page have vowed that no conspiracy to malign the national security agencies and the armed forces would be allowed to succeed.

Ayman al-Zawahir is also in Pakistan: US

WASHINGTON: As the U.S. re-evaluates its relationship with Pakistan, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R.-Mich.) says the word "ally" may be too strong a word to describe the country where Osama bin Laden and, he now believes, al-Qaeda’s number-two, Ayman al-Zawahir, have been hiding.

American citizen barred from leaving Pakistan

Peshawar : The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stopped an American national Aaron Mark DeHaven at Peshawar airport as he was facing a lawsuit for illegally staying in the country.

Pakistani speaker role model for women: UN chief

Islamabad : UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has lauded the role played by Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Fehmida Mirza for numerous initiatives towards empowerment of women, and said she was a role model for women of many countries.

3 Americans, 3 Pakistanis booked on terror charges

Washington : Three Pakistani-origin Americans, including two clerics at mosques in Florida, and three Pakistanis have been charged with providing support to the Pakistani Taliban, a media report said Saturday.

7 killed in bus bombing in Pakistan

Islamabad : At least seven people, including three women and a child, were killed Saturday evening when a bomb exploded in a bus in Pakistan's Punjab province,