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Friday, July 29, 2011
US offers help in fight against target killing in Karachi
KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter presented to the government a cooperation offer to stem target killing incidents in the metropolis.
NATO oil tankers destroyed in Khyber Agency
KHYBER AGENCY: Two oil tankers, supplying oil to the NATO forces, have been destroyed in a bomb blast here on Friday.
According to the government sources, the incident occurred in Landikotal area.
The terrorists had planted a bomb on a tankers that blasted later, destroying the oil tankers.
Traffic remained suspended on the highway after the incident.
The administration registered the case and started investigation. No casuality was reported in the incident.
7 die as gunmen attack pilgrims bus in Quetta
QUETTA: At least seven people were killed and eight wounded when unidentified assailants attacked a bus of pilgrims here on Friday.
The attack took place on Saryab Road in Balochistan’s provincial capital.
The ill-fated bus was going from Quetta to Taftan, which is Pakistan's only legal official border crossing into Iran.
The victims were shifted to Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, where an emergency was declared.
8 killed as passenger van falls in ravine
MUZAFFARABAD: At least eight commuters were killed and scores injured, as a van fell into the ravine at Sansa in Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
UET entrance test leak: 5 more accused held
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Fazl warns govt to stop threatening Madaris in Malakand
PESHAWAR: JUI chief Maulana Fazal Rahman has said ANP government will not be allowed to close religious seminaries in Malakand division therefore threats to seminaries should be stopped as terrifying and threatening the administrators of religious seminaries is illegal and against the constitution.
Pakistan frees 14 Indian fishermen
CAA issues interim report on Airblue plane crash
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a statement, which is being termed as an interim report, one completion of one-year of the Airblue plane crash, official sources confirmed here on Thursday. According to the report, the plane flew into the Margalla Hills and crashed at a distance of 17.77 KM from Islamabad.A detailed investigation by an expert team headed by President Safety Investigation Board was carried out.All aspects including internal/external sabotage, incapacitation of the aircraft systems, flight fire, bird strike or structural fatigue, human factor, organizational factors and others were adequately analyzed in the investigation.The report however does not state the cause or the reason behind the crash, nor does it hold anyone responsible.
Nine terrorists killed in Kurram Agency
KURRAM AGENCY: At least nine terrorists were killed and six injured in a clash between tribal people and the terrorists here on Thursday.
Six tribal people were hurt as the terrorists set houses on fire.
More than 40 people have been killed in ongoing clashed between two sides in last eight days.
Security forces have taken control of the central Kurram Agency.
Six tribal people were hurt as the terrorists set houses on fire.
More than 40 people have been killed in ongoing clashed between two sides in last eight days.
Security forces have taken control of the central Kurram Agency.
Loadshedding increases in Karachi due to decrease in gas supply
KARACHI: The electricity shortfall in the city has risen drastically and residents are facing 10 hours of loadshedding, Geo News reported. KESC management says that if there is no improvement in the supply of gas than the situation will worsen.
Shahbaz on terrorists' hit-list
LAHORE: Punjab Home Department has alerted the law enforcing agencies that Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the hit-list of terrorists' who were at work to target him.
A circular issued by the Punjab Home Department, said terrorist groups including Hayatullah Afghani, Pir Alam, Commandar Imran Noorwali and Fazlullah Group were enjoying funding from secret foreign organizations.These terrorists may target Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, senior military officials and/or Mazar Bibi Pak Daman, the circular said.The Home Department has directed for stepping up security for the Punjab Chief Minister and mazars in the province.
Khar visits Nizamuddin Auliyaa's shrine
NEW DELHI: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar visited the mausoleum of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliyaa, in New Delhi, Geo News reported.
Hussain Asghar still in Skardu
SKARDU: Inspector General Police Gilgit Baltistan Hussain Asghar is still in the area and performing his duties, Geo News reported. According to the sources Asghar has been ordered by the Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah and Chief Secretary of Baltistan not to leave the region till Asad Ashura that concludes on July 30.
Pepco releases Ramazan loadshedding schedule
LAHORE: The Pakistan Electric Power Company (Private) Limited (PEPCO) has announced that there would be no loadshedding during Sehri, Iftari and taraveeh timings.
Director General Ejaz Rafique Qureshi told Geo News that uninterrupted power supply would be ensured from 06:30 pm to 11:30 pm and two hours during sehri.He pointed out that the government has paid Rs 60 billion that would help restarting shut power plants. 'Power shutdown for the textile sector and other industries is temporary.'
CJP says illegal appointments can be declared null
The apex court gave one more day to the attorney general to inform the court regarding the cases. The CJP remarked that the constitution permits declaring illegal appointments null.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Musharraf's APML in tatters
His close confidant for the last nine years and former chairman of Pakistan Cricket Control Board, Dr Nasim Ashraf, has resigned from all positions and basic membership of the party. He was the top boss of his party in North America with the title of Chief Coordinator of APML in North America. Dr Ashraf had established 11 chapters of APML - eight in USA and three in Canada.
The reasons for his resignation are not known and all efforts to reach Dr Nasim Ashraf failed. He did not respond to phone calls. However, Pervez Musharraf did attend the wedding of Dr Nasim Ashraf's daughter in Virginia on July 22 before he left USA.
Another staunch supporter of Pervez Musharraf since his days in power has also announced his complete dissociation with Musharraf and his party. Arshad Khan, a New Yorker, who held rallies to support Pervez Musharraf till recently, has publicly blamed Musharraf for making wrong decisions, promoting his relatives and those who can organise colourful evenings for him. "We cannot support his objectionable activities and wrong decisions any more. I have been supporting him for too long, even after he had resigned; but now I cannot take his nepotism, faulty decisions and struggle to capture power again," said Arshad Khan of New York's Pak-America Rabita Council. He also pointed out that Pervez Musharaf's public meeting in New York was a total failure as hardly 250 people came to listen to him.
Nasim Ashraf's resignation has caused gloom among APML supporters in New Jersey, Houston and other parts of USA. Imran Siiddiqi, who was made APML coordinator for Canada by Pervez Musharaf last week, however, claims that there is no rift or unrest in his party in Canada and he will do his best to resolve issues through dialogue among members. But sources say that other party chapters in Canada have not accepted Pervez Musharaf's decision to promote Imran Siddiqui from Ontario to the top party post.
Insiders have disclosed that Dr Nasim Ashraf has informed Pervez Musharaf about his plan to quit politics completely. He plans to return to his medical profession after long absence. According to his family sources, Dr Ashraf plans to spend some time with a hospital in Abu Dhabi.
Hina Rabbani meets Indian PM Singh
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral matters of mutual interest.
On behalf of Prime Minister Gilani, Hina Rabbani Khar invitedthe Indian Prime Minister to visit Pakistan. Dr. Manmohan Singh accepted the invitation to visit Pakistan.
Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir, Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik and Additional Secretary Sajjad Kamran were also present at the meeting.
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Clinton slams bill to impose conditions on Pak aid
The House Foreign Affairs Committee last week approved a bill that would cut $6.4 billion from President Barack Obama's budget requests and impose restrictions in controversial areas such as abortion and climate change.
Nawaz Sharif elected PML-N President unopposed
ISLAMABAD: The Central Working Committee of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) elected Nawaz Sharif as its president. He has been elected unopposed.
No ballot papers have been printed for the election of all the top seven slots, including PML-N president, with consensus as already developed by the party’s leadership.
The party sources said that the constitution of a seven-member election committee headed by ex-general secretary Iqbal Zafar Jhagra is just a formality, as its role would be limited to announcement of new office bearers on Wednesday.
No ballot papers have been printed for the election of all the top seven slots, including PML-N president, with consensus as already developed by the party’s leadership.
The party sources said that the constitution of a seven-member election committee headed by ex-general secretary Iqbal Zafar Jhagra is just a formality, as its role would be limited to announcement of new office bearers on Wednesday.
Fire in Sindh Assembly building
KARACHI: Fire erupted in one portion of Sindh Assembly building Wednesday night where firefighting efforts are underway to control the blaze.
The fire erupted in underground cable in a portion of the Sindh Assembly building.
Latest reports said that the fire has been controlled.
The fire erupted in underground cable in a portion of the Sindh Assembly building.
Latest reports said that the fire has been controlled.
Israel made weapons being used in Karachi: IG
Addressing police Darbar and talking to media here, the IG said that teams comprising members of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Awami National Party (ANP) will visit the troubled parts of the city and restore peace.
He said the weapons recovered from Karachi also include Israel-made arms but added that the list of African elements involved in target killing and gang war in Karachi had not been made available to him.
Wajid Durrani on the occasion dispelled the impression that he had any differences with the Sindh Home Minister. “He is the supreme commander of the force and the police officials will be inducted jointly,” the IG said.
Pakistani FM creates media stir in India
"Pak Puts On Its Best Face," noted The Times of India, the biggest-selling English-language daily in India. In a rarity for the Indian media, not known for assessing the dress-sense of previous Pakistani visitors, the Mail Today tabloid devoted extensive space to her choice of outfit as she flew in to New Delhi airport on Tuesday.
"The 34-year-old minister scored full marks on the fashion front when she was spotted at the Delhi airport in a monotone outfit of blue -- the colour of the season," it said. "Tasteful accessories -- Roberto Cavalli sunglasses, oversized Hermes Birkin bag and classic pearl jewellery -- added a hint of glamour to her look," it added.
Relations with Pakistan 'on right track': India
NEW DELHI: India's Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna said on Wednesday that relations with Pakistan were "on the right track" after talks with his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar in New Delhi.
Conceding that there were challenges that lay ahead, Krishna told reporters: "I can confidently say that our relations are on the right track."
Krishna added that he was "satisfied at the progress achieved" in the talks, adding: "We have reaffirmed our commitment to resolve all outstanding issues through a comprehensive, serious and sustained dialogue."
Khar, speaking on her first trip to India as foreign minister, praised Krishna and drew smiles from her counterpart as the two made their statements to the media.
"This is indeed a new era in bilateral cooperation between the countries," she said.
"A new generation of Indians and Pakistanis will see a relationship that will hopefully be much different from the one that has been experienced in the last two decades."
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