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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

PPP-PML-Q honeymoon over

Islamabad: President of PML (Q) Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain has threatened the government if the energy crises is not resolved immediately, PML (Q) will also be on roads alongwith the protestors.

PML-Q ministers submit resignations en masse

ISLAMABAD: Following the footprints of PML-N, JUI-F and MQM, the ministers and members of the PML-Q submitted their resignations to party President Chaudary Shujaat citing that the government had failed to resolve the issues of the masses.

SC decision to bring peace in Karachi: Babar Awan

Karachi: Former Minister Dr Babar Awan has said that the decision of Supreme Court would be accepted to all whether government or opposition regarding targeted killings and extortion in Karachi.

Pakistan paying heaviest price in terror war: President

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan has been paying the heaviest price in the war against terrorism and it was determined to pursue the struggle till its logical conclusion. Our sacrifices, the President said, exceed any other nation and that Pakistan deserved and expected recognition by the international community.

PML-N confirms contacts with Q-league, MQM

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has approached Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) to hold anti-government protests over prolonged electricity load shedding and soaring prices.

Govt to lose majority in NA if ‘Q’ parts ways with PPP

Islamabad: After the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the PML-Q has also decided to part ways with the PPP-led government. If the Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani accepts resignations of the PML-Q ministers and the MQM and PML-Q members were allotted seats on the opposition benches, he will lose majority in the National Assembly.

Hearing in Musharraf assassination attempt case adjourned

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned till first week of November hearing of Musharraf assassination attempt case due to absence of counsel for military .

Dengue death toll rises to 143 in Lahore

LAHORE: Dengue fever claimed three more lives on Tuesday as the death toll from the virus rose to 143 in the city and 156 in Punjab.

8 abducted employees of US NGO recovered

PESHAWAR: Eight Pakistanis working for the American NGO and abducted from Pasheen three months ago have been recovered from Peshawar here on Tuesday.

Over 60 killed in Mogadishu blast

MOGADISHU: At least 60 people were killed and dozens others injured when a truck laden with explosives blew up in front of the Ministry of Education in the Somali capital, officials said on Tuesday.

Pak, Uzbekistan face similar security challenges: Mukhtar

RAWALPINDI: Defence Minister Ch.Ahmad Mukhtar on Tuesday stressed that Pakistan and Uzbekistan are keen to promote friendly ties including defence.

NUML Boarders protest against university high handedness

ISLAMABAD: The students of National University of Modern Languages (NUML) have protested against the high handedness of the university administration and have threatened not to pay their dues and boycott university mess until their demands are met.

RBISE Intermediate Part 1 results today

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) Intermediate part 1 result would be announced today (Wednesday).

Mutilated body recovered

RAWALPINDI: A mutilated body of an unknown man was recovered from the jurisdiction of Saddar Police station.

Residents show concern over increasing rates of petroleum products

ISLAMABAD: Residents of Federal Capital expressed their concern over recent increase in prices of petroleum products said that raise would not only damage the pace of national economic activities but also multiply economic woes of the masses.

Encroachment in Peshawar more in full swing

ISLAMABAD: Encroachment in Peshawar more, G-9/4 is on full swing while CDA is playing role of silent spectator.