Nawaz is ‘insane’, Says Pervez Musharraf

Pakistan News: The bitter feud between political leaders is once again out in the open with former President Pervez Musharraf terming PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif an 'insane'.

Talking to the media in London, he said that Nawaz Sharif was twice elected to the office of Premier but failed to deliver. Now, he aspires to grab power for the third time with intent to looting the country again, he added. He said that his entry into politics has created tension among politicians and now time has come to counter criticism robustly. He further said that he has entered into politics and the era of silence has come to an end. He said that everybody would be handled with iron hands.

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Back-to-Back 5 Blasts Hit Iqbal Town

Back-to-Back 5 Blasts Hit Iqbal Town, LAHORE: Five back-to-back blasts of low intesity have happened in Iqbal Town of Lahore within the last 45 minutes,? Friday. All the five blasts have taken place in the premises of Iqbal Town. The first blast occurred in an empty plot near crowded Moon Market in Kashmir Block. The second blast hit a car parked outside a house. The third blast occurred near Edhi Center in Kashmir Block located in Iqbal Town. The fourth blast has been reported outside the residence of a serving DSP again in Iqbal Tow. The fifth and the last blast has struck Karim Block.

No causality is reported din these attack. However, four people have received injuries.

It may be reminded here that dozens of people were killed in two blasts at Moon Market on December 7 last year. Earlier, at least 39 people were killed when two suicide bombers blew themselves up in R A Market near security forces' convoy.

Overall seven blasts have taken place in Lahore within 10 hours, killing at least 40 people, including securitymen, and injuring about 100 others.

The series of bomb blasts in the city has triggered panic and fear among the citizens.

Power Crisis Deepens Across The Country

LAHORE Pakistan News: Electricity crisis once again resurfaced across the country as power shortfall has reached to 3,500 MW. The duration of load shedding has also increased. The demand of electricity has been reached to 11,500 whereas production stands at 8,500 MW.

With the start of summer season, load shedding duration has extended up to 17 hours in small cities and towns and 10 to 12 hours in Lahore and other big cities.

PEPCO spokesman said the situation will be improve in coming few days when water level will be increased in the dams and it will also reduce load shedding span.

Pindi Protest: Youth Being Misused For Vested Interests, Says Rehman

Pakistan News:Referring to the Barah Koh and Faizabad protests, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has alleged that some politicians are trying to exploit the youngsters for their vested interests and directed Chief Commissioner Islamabad to take strict action in this regard.

Talking to media in Islamabad outside the National Assembly, Rehman noted that people have been brought from outside the twin cities to exacerbate the situation.

He said that action would be taken against the policemen who opened fire the other day on the mob.

He vowed to take the real culprits to task.

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Rabbani Presented 18th amend bill in Parliament

Pakistan News: Chairman Constitutional Reforms Committee Chairman Raza Rabbani tabled the amended constitutional package in Parliament for ratification today.

Earlier, Prime Minister Gilani, while addressing the joint session of the Parliament, greeted Speaker Fahmida Mirza on the amended constitutional bill.

The PM said that ratification of the 18th amendment bill would strengthen the institutions, and added that it would also ensure provincial autonomy.

The PM also said that the passage of the bill would turn many in the country against him. He maintained that huge sacrifices have been extended to uphold democracy in the country and they would not go in vain.

He expressed pleasure, saying that "Today the parliament, prime minister and president are in unison over the proposed bill".

US Drone Strike Kills Two in North Waziristan

A US drone strike in North Waziristan killed two militants early on Saturday, security officials said.

The drone targeted a house in Mir Ali area, 30 kilometres (around 20 miles) east of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan, a security official and two intelligence officials told AFP.

“It was a US drone strike. The drone fired one missile on a house and the house was completely destroyed,” an intelligence official in Miranshah said.

Notification For Hyderabad’s Bifurcation Withdrawn Over Reservations

A notification issued for the formation of a new Taluk of Tando Mohammad Khan, which also included some parts of the Hyderabad district has been withdrawn on Wednesday. A spokesman for the Sindh chief minister said that the withdrawal decision was made on the intervention of Qaim Ali Shah. Sources said that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), a coalition partner in the Sindh government, had expressed reservation over the partition of the Hyderabad district. The notification was issued by the Board of Revenue on Tuesday.

PU Declares Another 5 Degrees Bogus

Punjab University has sent the report of evaluation of another 63 degrees to the Higher Education Commission and declared 5 degrees bogus on Monday.

Sources said that one senator and 4 MPAs have been declared as  fake degree holders.

Now the fake degrees number has been risen to 57. The HEC was given the responsibility to verify the degrees of 736 legislators.

So far, the Commission has found 183 degrees to be authentic while 37 degrees have been found fake.

HEC has contacted the respective universities for the verification of the remaining 516 degrees of legislators.

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30 More Killed in Rain-Related Incidents

Pakistn News: As widespread rainfall was reported from various parts of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in which at least 30 more people were killed in rain-related incidents on Wednesday.

Heavy rains flooded many areas of Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Bannu, Karak, Swat, Shangla, DI Khan and Dir. The situation is likely to cause widespread thunderstorm/rain with isolated heavy rainfalls over Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eastern parts of Balochistan, upper Sindh and Kashmir and scattered thunderstorm/rain over Gilgit-Baltistan, lower Sindh and along the Sindh-Makran coast.

Thousands of people were rendered homeless in Tank, aid and rescue work was affected because of long distances and damaged roads. Authorities and government agencies have still not been able to reach the people who are living within the affected areas.

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Govt Taking Country In Wrong Direction: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the appointment of the judges of superior judiciary should not be made controversial, adding that confrontation among state institutions is not in anybody's interest. Addressing the party's consultative meeting at the Punjab House on Friday, he said: "We want safety of the democratic set-up, but no compromise can be made to the country's interest." Sources quoted Mian Nawaz Sharif saying that questions being raised by the people about government's fate, loadshedding of gas and electricity and inflation in just two years prove that the government is taking the country in a wrong direction.

The former prime minister said his party will play its due role to safeguard democratic system, to ensure the supremacy of law and constitution and to curb the corruption.

The government can strengthen the democracy by implementing the Supreme Court's orders in letter and spirit, he said. Nawaz Sharif felt that implementation of the Charter of Democracy (CoD) was the only solution of all challenges facing the country.

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Altaf condoles with Asfandyar over demise of Ajmal Khatak

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Quaid Altaf Hussain has called the chief of Awami National Party (ANP) Asfandyar Wali by telephone for expressing grave sorrow and sadness over demise of ANP leader Ajmal Khatak, Geo news reported Sunday.

During his telephonic condolence, Altaf Hussain said that he was shocked and saddened over death of ANP leader Ajmal Khatak, terming Khatak as the true follower of Bacha Khan.

On the occasion, Asfandyar said the conflicts apparently existing between two political parties should be resolved through mutual consent and a string of dialogue.

We will come forward five times as quickly as you come once towards ANP, he said further.

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Karachi To Lahore Rail Traffic Restored

NAWABSHAH Pakistan News : Pakistan railways staff has restored Karachi to Lahore railway traffic after more than 24 hours suspension due to goods train derailment in Nawabshah on Tuesday. The railway staff engaged in repair work on the down track. The up and down tracks of main railway line were blocked after the rail accident yesterday. Talking to? G.M. Pakistan Raiways Saeed Akhtar said that to look into the causes of the accident the railway has constituted an inquiry. Meanwhile, Shalimar Express that was scheduled to depart from Karachi on 7:00 in the morning left at 12:00, while Pakistan Express will depart at 8:00 pm instead of the scheduled time of 2:30 pm.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi To Leave For Saudi Arabi Today

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will leave for Saudi Arabia today for a two-day official visit. Qureshi would hold meetings with Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz and his Saudi counterpart.

The sources said that Saudi leadership would take the foreign minister into confidence about the visit of Indian Prime Minister to Riyadh.

Sources further said that he would be informed about the cooperation sought by India to Saudi Arabia.

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Asif Ali Zardari To Invite Nawaz In 18th Amend Signing

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will tallk on telephone with Muslim League (N) leader Nawaz Sharif today, Presidency sources said.

Pakistan People’s Party Core Committee in its meeting at Presidency decided that President Zardari will telephone Nawaz Sharif to invite him to the 18th constitutional amendment bill signing ceremony, sources said.

According to sources, the president will also take the PML-N leader into confidence over action against General Musharraf and other government officials who have been named in the United Nations probe on the assassination of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.

Haqqani Urges Not To Link Act Of Individual With community

Pakistani Ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani has urged not to link the terror act of an individual with the whole community.

Talking to CNN on Tuesday night, he said, “It’s an investigation in which Pakistan will stand by the side of the United States,” adding that “Pakistanis want to defeat terrorism as much as Americans do.”

He said Pakistanis migrated to United States for their better financial future.

Nawaz Says Zardari Played Role In His Disqualification

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said that Asif Zardari's intention was right in the start but later on he changed as he didn't want to restore judges. He said that Zardari played role in his disqualification and end of Shahbaz Sharif's government. He said that the Army was in state of war and if it had reservation on Kerry Lugar Bill, it should have discussed it with the government. He said that it was his biggest mistake to appoint Musharraf as COAS.

Talking in Dunya News programme "Tonight with Najam Sethi', Nawaz Sharif said that he said that it is the time to raise public issues. He said he was not allowed to attend his father's Namaz-e-Janaza but if he was on Musharraf's seat, he would have allowed him to do so.

He said that he cannot compare Zardari with Benazir as he had differences with Benazir but all differences were settled. Talking about his personal life, he told that he always got guidance from his father and he still pass time with his mother. He told that Shahbaz was beaten up whenever he did anything wrong. He said that Shahbaz was fond of eating 'Siri Pae' but he is blamed for it.

CCTV Footage Of Garhi Shahu Worship Place Attack Obtained

Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.com LAHORE: Video footage May 28 terrorist attack on the place of worship in Lahore area Ahmedi Garhi Shahu. Footage was recorded with the camera placed outside the Darul Zikr, Ahmadi house of prayer. Footage shows two heavily armed terrorists, enter a place of worship during prayer and shoot worshipers. People [...]

Heavy Monsoons Continue in Punjab and Sindh

Heavy Monsoons Continue in Punjab and Sindh,?It has been the third day that heavy rainfall continues in Punjab and Sindh. In various areas, the electricity supply and communication system has been disrupted; where as 8 people have also been injured due to ceiling collapse in Fasialabad.

In Lahore it has been raining heavily since 5 hours; where as in Sargodha it has been 7 hours that rain has not stopped. Almost 31 mm of rain has been recorded in Lahore and 30 mm of rain in Faisalabad so far. In the areas of DI Colony, Millat Road, 7 Marla Scheme and Dehnola Stop, 8 people have been injured due to ceiling collapse. The rain also continued overnight in the areas such as Rijana, Baseerpur, Dunyapur, Sahiwal, Jalalpur Bhattiyan, Jaccobabad and Sialkot.

According to the weather department, the monsoon winds present in the Western part of India are the main cause of rains in Pakistan. In the next 24 hours, monsoon rain will continue in most of the areas of Kashmir, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; however rainfall will end in Northern areas in the next 24 hours. Rain water has gathered in the low-lying areas due to have rains which is also causing problems for traffic.

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UN Steps Up Efforts For KP Flood Affectees

UNITED NATIONS: Nearly a million people have been affected by severe floods following torrential monsoon rains over the past three days in north-western Pakistan, with hundreds dead and most of the stricken areas cut off, limiting access and relief efforts, the UN reported today.

The death toll in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province is more than 290 and several hundred others have been injured, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated, quoting figures provided by National Disaster Management officials.

The floods have caused major damage to infrastructure, including roads and at least 45 bridges, as wells as thousands of homes, the agency said. Search and rescue is the current priority, but authorities have also requested assistance in emergency shelter and food, as well as drinking water and sanitation facilities.

Search and rescue is the current priority, but authorities have also requested assistance in emergency shelter and food, as well as drinking water and sanitation facilities. The Pakistani Government is leading the relief efforts, with support from the armed forces and authorities in affected provinces, the agency said.

An important humanitarian hub and warehouse complex in Pirpai was flooded, making it difficult to move relief supplies to affected areas, it said. In Swat district, the Swat River has washed away most of the bridges along with shops, hotels and private homes.

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) reported it stands ready to provide additional food rations once the access to its hub is secured. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) provided medical kits to the Department of Health, and has established an emergency health response unit in Peshawar.

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and its partners have set up nine medical camps in Swat and are providing medicines, water treatment tablets and jerry cans. The fund is also supporting the local authorities in providing clean drinking water.

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has dispatched the first consignment of relief items to assist flood-affected districts in Balochistan, particularly Sibi, where a more detailed assessment is planned over the weekend.

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Minister Rehman Malik Sees Dire fate for Hakeemullah, Wali

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said every extremist will meet the same humiliating fate whether Hakeemullah Mehsud or Waliur Rehman, Geo News reported Sunday. According to a statement issued from the federal capital, the interior minister said there is no room for terrorists in Pakistan, warning terrorists to quit arms and ask for forgiveness on their sins. The federal minister said the target action of the FC will continue on the basis of intelligence, adding it is due to the Frontier Corps action in Peshawar that terror activities were significantly curtailed in the city and its suburbs. Malik said there are some reports that some terrorists fled Fata to be holed up in various parts of the country; police and intelligence agencies have been directed to be on their guard in this connection.

He also appealed to people to investigate about the strangers before giving them their houses on rent.

Can’t Guarantee Against Repeat of 26/11: Gilani

Islamabad: While the United States has stressed that any more 26/11 like attacks on India originating from Pakistani soil would test its patience, the Pakistan government has said that it can not guarantee repeat of the ghastly terror attacks which rocked India's financial capital.

Sources said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told visiting US Defence Secretary Robert Gates that Pakistan itself is witnessing frequent terror attacks, and that it cannot promise that Mumbai type attacks can not be carried out in future again.

"Pakistan is itself facing Mumbai-like attacks almost every other day and when we cannot protect our own citizens, how can we guarantee that there wouldn't be any more terrorist hits in India," Gilani said.

Linking the terror attacks with the Kashmir issue, Gilani told Gates that the best way to prevent such ghastly terror acts is to de-link the peace process from action against extremists.

During his meeting with Gates, Gilani criticised New Delhi for its obstinate attitude, saying that as long as India held the peace process hostage to progress on terrorism, forward movement in normalisation of ties was unlikely, The Dawn reported.

"Pakistan is committed to peace in the region and in this context has been making sincere efforts to resume Composite Dialogue with India, but the response from the other side has not been encouraging. Relations between India and Pakistan should not become hostage to the activities of terrorists," sources privy to the meeting quoted Gilani, as saying.

In is pertinent to mention here that Gates, during his recent India visit, had said that any more Mumbai type attacks on India could probably trigger a war between both the neighbouring countries.

Gates said that it was unlikely that New Delhi would show the same restraint shown after November 26, 2008 if attacked again.

9 Die in Badin Road Mishap

BADIN: At least 9 persons died while as many sustained injuries in a traffic accident here in Badin on Saturday morning,

According to details, the accident took place as a passenger bus and a car met a head-on collision, resulting in the deaths of 9 persons and injuring as many others.

The rescue efforts, shortly after the accident, have been kicked off; meanwhile, wounded men are being shifted to hospital for medical attainment, hospital sources said.

Lahore: Blast heard on Ferozpur road

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South Waziristan: Clash Leaves Two Militants Dead

Two militants on Sunday were killed while a troop martyred in a clash with the security forces in South Waziristan.

Sources said some miscreants ambushed a military convoy in South Waziristan.

Resultantly, a security personnel was killed while two other injured. The attack was repulsed by the forces killing two miscreants on the spot.

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John Travolta Dogs Killed in Freak Accident, Bangor International Airport

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Tragedy has once again struck John Travolta’s family — two dogs belonging to the actor were killed on Thursday in a freak airport accident.

In an email sent to the Bangor Daily News, city officials said, “At approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010 an airplane carrying members of the John Travolta family landed at BIA [Bangor International Airport in Maine].”

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Six Degrees Fake said by Punjab University

Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.com LAHORE: spokesman for the University of Punjab, said that of 314 degrees parliamentarians sent Higher Education Commission (HEC) for verification purposes to the university, verification report in respect of 217 degrees was sent to the HEC on Tuesday, 6 of which were recognized as bogus degrees . The representative said [...]

CCI meets today

ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests (CCI), the top decision-making body of the federation, is meeting Sunday (today) to resolve inter-provincial disputes regarding water-sharing, tax on services and the approval of Bhasha Dam to meet World Bank's conditions for financing, official sources here said.

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani will chair the CCI meeting, which will take up an eight-point agenda.

Being members of the CCI, all four chief ministers and the special representatives from the four provinces – Naveed Qamar (Sindh), Yousaf Raza Gilani (Punjab), Humayun Aziz Kurd (Balochistan) and Arbab Alamgir (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) – will attend the meeting.

The sources said the CCI would deliberate on the dispute between the federal government and Sindh on the levy of tax on services, the recent dispute over water sharing from Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal, the determination of jurisdiction of fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan and Balochistan's demand for the release of over Rs 100 billion in arrears against gas development surcharge.

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India, Pakistan Agree on Joint Inspection of Rivers

India allowed Pakistan to visit and inspect the power plants it is constructing on the River Indus in August on Friday.

The two-day round of talks between the water commissioners of India and Pakistan have been concluded today. Jamaat Ali Shah, Pakistans Water Commissioner, has said that India is ready for a joint inspection, while India denied it. Both the countries agreed to install the telemetry system and a joint inspection of River Ravi. During the talks, Pakistan took up the issue of polluting on part of India of Hadiara, Kasur, Dareen and River Jhelum.

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India, Pakistan Agree on Joint Inspection of Rivers was first posted on July 23, 2010 at 4:15 pm.
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Violence Engulfs Karachi; 15 killed, Several Vehicles Burnt

Pakistan News Karachi: At least 15 people were killed, with several others injured in ongoing violence across Karachi after assassination of the Raza Haider.

As many as 12 vehicles set ablaze in different areas of Karachi. People are stranded on roads as public transport has stopped functioning. Petrol pumps around the city have also closed down. Aerial firing was also reported in different parts. Markets have been closed down in Manzoor Colony, Saddar town. Markets also closed down in Hyderabad in wake of MPA's killing. Severe tensions, panic and fear gripped Karachi.

PPP, MQM Agree on Neutral Administrators

Pakistan News: Pakistan People's Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement have reached an agreement on the appointment of non-partisan administrators before the local bodies elections in Sindh.

This was announced by PPP leader Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq and MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar while talking to media persons here outside Bilawal House on Monday.

They said a bill in connection with the above will soon been tabled before Sindh Assembly and the date of local bodies polls will also be announced.

The meeting of PPP-MQM core committee was held here at Bilawal House under the chairmanship of President Asif Ali Zardari.

The meeting reviewed overall law and order situation of the province including Karachi besides the future of local bodies system.

Dr. Farooq Sattar said agreement has been reached that the administrators will be non-political and that the local bodies elections will be held in the next 3 to 4 months. The date of elections will be announced soon, he added.

It was also came under discussion that the mandate of each party would be respected.

Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq said some elements are not happy with the PPP-MQM alliance and not leave any opportunity of creating a rift between the two parties.

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Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Says:No Intentions To Be Involved In Arms Race

Pakistan News: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said Pakistan not intends to be involved in an arms race but believes effective defence as guarantee to peace. The Prime Minister was addressing the ceremony of induction of second F-22 frigate, PNS Shamsheer in Pakistan naval fleet here on Monday. The warship built in collaboration with China arrived at Karachi Port on Saturday. Prime Minister Gilani announced Rs 50 million fund for the welfare of Pakistan Navy sailors. Gilani said Pakistan have no expansionist designs in the region but self reliance in defence sector is necessary for the country. He said Pakistan playing key role for the global peace and stability. PNS Shamsheer is the second of the series of four ships being constructed for the PN in collaboration with China at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The third ship is also nearing completion and is expected to be handed over to Pakistan in the third quarter of 2010. The fourth ship is under construction at the Karachi Shipyard under transfer-of-technology arrangements, and will be completed by 2013.

The F-22P frigate is a Sword Class Ship, capable of surviving in a multi-threat environment. The ship is fitted with long-range surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and latest automatic 76mm guns. In a multi-threat environment, the ship is capable of delivering torpedoes and depth charges and also caries Z9EC helicopters. It is also equipped with advance command and control, electronic warfare systems, and a hi-tech air defence system (CIWS). The platform is fitted with long-range surface and air surveillance radars and a long-range SONAR. The frigate is 123 meters long and has a displacement of 3000 tonnes.

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Rail Budget Dedicated To People,Says Mamata

Latest News Updates Rail Budget Dedicated To People,Says Mamata Mamata Banerjee, Railway-Budget It is dedicated to janata as common man is our asset and strength," the Railway Minister told reporters as she gave finishing touches to the Budget 2010-11 she would present in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Refusing to say anything on the budget proposals, she said "wait for tomorrow to know everything."

Besides the Peace Express, a "Culture Express" is also slated to be announced as railways' tourism package to cover India's important heritage sites.

PCB announces World Twenty20 squad

Pakistan has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming World Twenty20 tournament to be played in the West Indies.
Chief selector Mohsin Khan announced the squad at National Stadium Karachi and informed that naming a captain is the domain of the PCB chairman (Ijaz Butt) who will name the skipper later.

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1 Abdul Razzak, 2 Saeed Ajmal, 3 Muhammad Hafeez, 4 Shahid Afridi, 5 Kamran Akmal, 6 Omer Akmal, 7 Umer Gul, 8 Misbah-ul-Haq, 9 Muhammad Asif, 10 Khalid Latif, 11 Salman Butt, 12 Hammad Azam, 13 Fawad Alam, 14 Muhammad Amir and 15 Yasir Arafat.

Miss USA Rima Fakih in pole dancing contest surface

Long before Rima Fakih was crowned Miss USA 2010, she took home top honors in a contest that would make even Donald Trump blush.

Miss Michigan, who made history Sunday night as the first Arab-American to win the Miss USA beauty pageant, won a pole dancing contest in 2007 hosted by local Detroit radio morning show Mojo in the Morning.

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Chesapeake Jubilee 2010 : Please don’t rain on our event

To help insure the success of the 26th annual Chesapeake Jubilee next weekend, 2010 chairman, Susan H. “Suzy” Kelly, will mainly pray – for good weather.

“I’m a good Catholic girl so I’ve been saying my Rosary everyday,” Kelly said with a laugh. “That’s the main worry, good weather. If you have nice weather, the families, the people, do come out and have fun.”

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Gilani Rules Out Mid-Term Polls

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has ruled out holding of mid-term elections, Dunya News reported on Saturday. During an inauguration ceremony of a power plant at Head Baloki on Saturday, the PM said that he has no clash with the Chief Justice of Supreme Court. 'I am on good terms with the CJ; you may ask him if you have any doubts'. He said that Pakistan People's Party did not believe in confrontational politics. He categorically stated that the government would not protect the fake degree holders and added that by-polls would be held only if when any seat falls vacant after disqualification of any candidate.

Answering a query, he said he would meet the HEC Chairman very soon. Replying to a question, the PM said that terrorism is a menace plaguing the whole country however, added that establishment of peace is altogether a provincial matter. Replying to a question on Indo-Pak talks, the PM said that Pakistan wants to resolve all the outstanding issues with India.

Jhang: Rivalry claims six lives

At least six people were killed and a man was injured over enmity in Jhang.

As per sources, seven people of a family were on way to appear before the court in connection with a lawsuit, when some unknown armed men ambushed them with gunshots, killing four on the spot and injuring three others.

The injured, while being transported to District Headquarters Hospital, succumbed to injuries. DPO Jhang Muhammad Rizwan said that three people have been arrested on murder charges.

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Nawaz Announces To Organize PML-N in AJK

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, announcing the launch of the party in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, has directed Raja Faroof Haider to organize the party.

He granted this approval at a meeting with the former AJK PM Raja Farooq Haider at Raiwand Farm on Tuesday.

Raja Farooq apprised the PML-N chief of no-trust motion tabled by opposition parties led by Muslim Conference chief Sardar Atiq.

Nawaz said he had already decided to activate N-league in AJK. However, he deferred his decision due to reconciliation with Sardar Qayum and Sardar Atiq.

Nawaz Sharif said that PML-N is party of all four provinces and it should be organized in AJK as early as possible. Raja Farooq said that political parties of AJK have differences due to which there is no political stability.

MQM Raza Haider’s Funeral Prayer

Pakistan News Karachi: MQM leader Raza Haider and his body guard Muhammad Khalid's funeral prayers performed in Azizabad ground. All the leadership and vast number of workers participated in it. (August 03, 2010)