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Monday, January 9, 2012

Pakistan-China friendship embracing the future

The year 2011 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, and is designated as the Year of China-Pakistan Friendship, said Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian.In an article, the Chinese ambassador said,

Pakistani Militants Kill 10 Captive Soldiers

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Militants killed 10 Pakistani paramilitary soldiers they had been holding hostage since last month, the second time the insurgents have killed security force captives close to the Afghan border in a week, a government official said Monday.

Kayani, Pasha's replies on memogate illegal: Pak PM Gilani

Islamabad: In yet another twist in the memo scandal, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday suggested that the replies submitted to the Supreme Court by the chiefs of the army and ISI was "unconstitutional and illegal" as it were sent without obtaining the government's approval.

Ex-Pakistan envoy to US Hussain Haqqani denies memo link

Pakistan's ex-envoy to the United States formally rejected allegations he was behind a memo sent to Washington that sought its help in preventing a purported army coup. He testified Monday before to a Supreme Court commission beginning its investigation into the affair.

Pakistan commission orders visa, security for Mansoor Ijaz

Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz Monday agreed to appear before the Supreme Court-appointed memo commission after the attorney general was directed to ensure that he gets a visa and is given security on arrival in the country.

Pervez Musharraf will be sent to jail on arrival in Pakistan: Minister

Pervez Musharraf will be arrested and sent to jail as soon as he arrives in Pakistan, a provincial minister said today, after the former military ruler vowed to return later this month to lead his party.

Taliban reject reports about talks with US

ISLAMABAD: Taliban on Sunday strongly rejected western media reports and statements of officials regarding talks with US but said that only initial accord on political office in Qatar was agreed.

Pak-US standoff, UK to play covert pacifier

ISLAMABAD: British backdoor diplomacy is in action for resolution of issues between Pakistan and US that have reached a crucial crossroads after Nato attack at Salala post on November 26, 2011.

Drone attacks remained ineffective against militant leaders: CMC

ISLAMABAD: According to the Conflict Monitoring Center’s (CMC) annual report on drone attacks American Spy Agency CIA has failed to eliminate more than four Al-Qaeda leaders in its highly costly and controversial ’assassination by drones’ campaign inside Pakistan during the year 2011.