A total of 283 suicide and attempt to suicide cases were reported in Pakistan in the time span of one month, a Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) report has said.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Balochistan minister escapes bomb attack by Baloch Liberation Front
Balochistan minister Sardar Sanaullah Zehri has escaped an attempt on his life near Surab in Kalat district.
Pakistan blocks fuel supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan
Pakistan has stopped all supplies of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel to the US Defence Energy Supply Company, which is catering to the energy requirements of NATO forces in Afghanistan, according to a news report.
US missiles kill Six in northwestern Pakistan
U.S. missiles killed six suspected militants in northwestern Pakistan
near the Afghan border Saturday, Pakistani intelligence officials said.
The strikes were part of a flurry of such attacks which could indicate a
more aggressive American strategy against insurgents finding sanctuary
there.
Ego and faith our most precious assets: PM Gilani
Lahore: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, emphasisng that ‘Ego’ and
‘Faith’ are our most precious assets has said that we should not allow
our ideology to become outdated and stagnant in a fast-changing world.
Acquittal plea of Saud Aziz, Khurram Shahzad rejected
RAWALPINDI: Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) No 1 has rejected application
filed by former CPO Rawalpindi, Saudi Aziz and SP Rawal Town Khurram
Shehzad seeking acquittal before their indictment in Benazir
assassination case.
NICL scam: court reserves verdict till October 21
Lahore: Lahore district and session Court Saturday reserved verdict
on acquittal plea by Moonis Elahi the main accused of NICL case.
Faisalabad citizens torture dacoits, hand them over to police
FAISALABAD: Citizens caught two robbers and handed them over to police after beating them.
Power outages far from over in Karachi
KARACHI: Residential/commercial areas of Pakistan’s business hub are
still putting up with 3-4 hourload-shedding, whereas industrial sites
have been exempted.
Rehman Malik phones Altaf, discusses current issues
KARACHI:Interior Minister Rehman Malik telephoned Muttahida Qaumi
Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Saturday and told him that some
anti government elements want to create misunderstandings between the
coalition partners and destabilize democracy.
Shahbaz announces compensation for heirs of dengue victims
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced a compensation of Rs 500,000 for kin of those who died of dengue.
Army officers should have greater level of intellectual capability: Corps Commander
Rawalpindi: Lieutenant General Shafqaat Ahmed Corps Commander,
Multan said that Army lays great emphasis upon its officers to achieve a
greater level of intellectual capability to make the right decision,
especially during crisis.
Tit for tat: Opposition sit-in outside Punjab CM house
Lahore: Opposition parties in Punjab Assembly Saturday staged a
protest from the Assembly to the Chief Minister’s House at 90 the Mall
and staged a sit-in against criminal negligence of the Punjab government
in controlling the dengue outbreak in the province, which resulted in
deaths of more than 200 people.
Rural women facing social hurdles: Fizza Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Goodwill Ambassador for Women’s Rights and the Prime
Minister’s daughter Fizza Batool Gilani Saturday said that the
government took concrete steps to protect women rights.
PML-N devises anti-govt. strategy
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has devised an aggressive
strategy against PPP government and would hold series of rallies and
protests in this regard.
Govt serious in addressing problems of Balochistan: Rehman Malik
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said government is very
serious in addressing the problems facing people of Balochistan.
Senate, NA elections to take place as per schedule: Ch Parvez Elahi
LAHORE: Senior minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said senate and
National Assembly (NA) polls will take place as per schedule.
PM Gilani lauds media’s role in challenging scenario
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said media
is undoubtedly playing a significant role in the current challenging
scenario specifically in the fight against terrorism.
Zaki Dogar convener, M R Rana Executive Director of APNEF
ISLAMABAD: Zaki Dogar is elected as convener All Pakistan Newspaper
and Editors Forum (APNEF) Pakistan and M R Rana is elected as Executive
Director Governing Body.
Cricket: Salman Butt denies asking Asif, Amir to cheat
Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt claims he never asked pacers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir to bowl deliberate no balls for cash but admitted to getting endorsement deals through his agent and alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed.
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