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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Aamer back home after release

Disgraced Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Aamer returned home early Sunday after his release from a British prison, an AFP reporter said.

Pakistan razes Osama bin Laden's home, erasing memories

Pakistan pushed ahead Sunday with its surprise demolition of the compound where U.S. commandos killed Osama bin Laden last year, likely an attempt to erase the symbol of the colossal security failure that humiliated the nation and severely damaged ties with Washington.

No threat to Pakistan, its defence in strong hands: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said there is no threat to Pakistan as it is strong, stable and powerful country and its defence is in strong hands.Talking to newsmen here at Prime Minister House, he said,

Interior ministry wants red warrants for Musharraf’s arrest

Interior Ministry has written to DG FIA to contact Interpol for issuing red warrants of former president Parvez Musharraf. According to a private TV channel the interior ministry has written to Director General (DG) of FIA regarding contacting Interpol for issuing red warrants of former President Pervez Musharraf, for his trail in Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Several injured in clashes between supporters of candidates in bye-polls

Several persons were injured in the result of the violent incidents occurred between the supporters of different candidates during the bye-polls on 10 seats of national and provincial assemblies, resulting in injury of many persons.

Contacting Balochs, moving Interpol: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik says he is making contacts with Baloch leadership.

Imran Khan manages an impressive show in Umarkot

UMERKOT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Saturday said that even the combine efforts of Zardari and Nawaz Sharif would not be able to defeat tsunami of PTI.

Joint parliament session on US policy review after Senate elections: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said Saturday that joint session of the parliament to finalise the new strategy on Pak-US relations and to revive the NATO supply routes, will be held after the completion of the Senate elections which are scheduled on March 2.

US drone crashes in NW Pakistan : official

A US drone crashed in northwest Pakistan's tribal district near the Afghan border late Saturday, officials said.

Pakistan begins demolition of Osama bin Laden's compound

Pakistan on Saturday began demolishing the three-story compound where Osama bin Laden lived for years and was killed by U.S. commandos last May, eliminating a concrete reminder of the painful and embarrassing chapter in the country's history.