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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Barack Obama won't back Mullen's claim on Pakistan

President Barack Obama is declining to endorse strong criticism of Pakistan leveled by the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, while saying Pakistan must do more to deal with insurgents.

US envoy to speak to Pakistan about Haqqani threat

The U.S.is sending a senior diplomat to secure Pakistan's support against the Haqqani insurgent network and to persuade Afghanistan to continue three-way talks with the U.S. and Pakistan on counterterrorism and economic development.

US missile strike kills Three in northwest Pakistan

A U.S. missile strike killed three suspected militants in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border on Friday, a reminder of the weapons at American disposal at a time of intense strain with Islamabad, two Pakistan officials said.

US warns Pakistan of unilateral action against terror groups

Washington: Keeping up the pressure on Islamabad to act against Haqqani network’s safe havens in Pakistan, the United States has warned that it would act on its own as it did against Osama bin Laden hiding in Pakistan.

Militants kidnap 34 labourers from Bara

PESHAWAR: The extremists kidnapped 34 labourers from Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency Friday.

US wants to work on stronger ties with Pakistan’

Washington: The US wants to continue to work to put its relationship with Pakistan on a stronger footing, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

Priorities set by govt hurt democracy: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif said Friday that priorities set by the present government hurt democracy.

2 Pak nationals gunned down by BSF guards in Barmer

AHMEDABAD: Two Pakistan nationals were gunned down by Border Security Force (BSF) guards near international border in Barmer, Rajasthan.

Senate body formally asks PM to call APC on Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights has decided to formally ask the Prime Minister to call in All Parties Conference (APC) over the worsening law and order situation in Balochistan.

President congratulates PM, Political heads for successful APC

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday felicitated Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani along with other respected leaders of all political parties on a successful All Parties Conference (APC).

3 low intensity bombs rock Anarkali Bazaar

LAHORE: Three low intensity bombs on Friday went off at Anarkali Chowk here. However, no loss of life was reported.

Online system: Private Schools Association to move court

RAWALPINDI: All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APPSMA) Rawalpindi Division has decided to move court against the Online System.

Young girl abducted

RAWALPINDI: A young girl was abducted in the jurisdiction of Civil Lines Police Station.

RBISE Intermediate Part1 result to be announced on Oct 5

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) Intermediate part 1 result would be announced on October 5. Preparations in this regard are in full swing.

Landa Bazaars a great source of relief for poor people

ISLAMABAD: With the winter season approaching, the inflation-hit people throng to ’Landa Bazaars’ in a great number as the prevailing inflation has made new clothes and shoes beyond the reach of the common man.

21 profiteers fined

RAWALPINDI: Twenty one shop keepers have been fined for selling fruits and vegetables on exorbitant prices.