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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Pakistan summons US envoy over Congress resolution on Baluchistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Monday summoned US Charge d’ Affaires, Ambassador Richard Hoagland and a ‘strong protest was lodged’ with him over a resolution submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives on Pakistan’s southwestern Balochsitan province, the Foreign Ministry said.

Senate approves 20th amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Senate approved the 20th constitutional amendment during its session on Monday.

Amendment strengthens nation’s integrity, next general polls: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that 20th amendment strengthened the integrity of nation and also ensured holding of next general elections, sans any reservations.