Thursday, May 26, 2011

Terrorists accused of Forty five bombings rounded up

Terrorists accused of Forty five bombings rounded up, Peshawar police claimed to have apprehended 5 terrorists involved in 45 bomb blasts in different parts of provincial capital during raids conducted by police parties on Saturday evening, Geo news reported. Heavy amount of arms were also recovered amid crackdown against miscreants, sources said.

SP Peshawar city Imran Kishor told media terrorist Imael among four his accomplices were nabbed from Phando locality, which have been involved in 45 bomb explosions in NWFP province. During media briefing, SP Peshawar also produced before newsmen the recovered arms and arrested miscreants.

18th Amendment May Be Approved Before President’s Parliamentary Speech


18th Amendment May Be Approved Before President's Parliamentary SpeechThe government has decided to get approved 18th Amendment before the speech of the President in the Parliament's joint sitting. According to sources, President Zardari will address the joint sitting of the Parliament on March 16 while session of the Parliament is expected to be called from March 8 to March 11. However, final decision in this regard would be taken after President's return. According to sources, Constitutional Reforms Committee will complete its work till the end of this week.




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UN Commission To Public Report on Benazir Murder Case


Latest Updates About UN Commission To Public Report on Benazir Murder Case The United Nations three-member commission will formally present its report to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today.The commission was to present its report on March 30 but delayed it at the request of President Asif Ali Zardari.


A UN spokesman has said that the independent commission, which looked into the facts and circumstances of the December 2007 assassination of Benazir Bhutto, will unveil its report on Thursday afternoon.





The three-member commission will formally present its report to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at 04:30 p.m. local time on Thursday (01:30 PST Friday), and he will then turn it over to Pakistan's UN Ambassador Hussain Abdullah Haroon. Ban will also submit it to the Security Council for information.


After presenting the report to Ban, the head of the commission, Chile's UN Ambassador Heraldo Munoz, will release the report at a press conference at 05:30 p.m. (02:30 PST Friday).


UN officials say that the commission had completed its work and that the inquiry will not be reopened. Pakistan had proposed that the commission interview more international figures, including Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.


The commission was set up following a request from the Pakistani Government and began its work in July 2009. It included Marzuki Darusman, the former attorney-general of Indonesia, and Peter Fitzgerald, a veteran of the Irish National Police who has also served the UN in a number of capacities.

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Court Warns Police To Seize Pervez Musharraf Assets

Court Warns Police To Seize Pervez Musharraf AssetsABBOTTABAD: A local court Friday issued last warning for confiscation of property of former president Pervez Musharraf. The court warned police to confiscate the property and submit? compliance report within three days or to face stern action.





District and Sessions Judge Abbottabad Abdul Mateen Khan had declared former president Pervez Musharraf as absconder in kidnapping case of Ateeq-ur-Rehman-an official of intelligence agency-and issued orders for confiscation of his movable and immovable property.


Peshawar High Court has also maintained the district court’s decision.


The district judge today ordered the police to confiscate the property of Musharraf and submit the compliance report by May 17.

Bagram attack � Taliban attack key US base in Afghanistan


KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Insurgents launched a brazen pre-dawn assault Wednesday against the giant U.S.-run Bagram Air Field, killing an American contractor and wounding nine service members in the second Taliban strike at NATO forces in and around the capital in as many days.





At least 10 insurgents were killed as Taliban suicide bombers attempted to breach the defenses of the base north of Kabul, while others fired rockets and grenades inside, according to a statement issued by U.S. forces.

Govt Committed To Emancipation Of Women:PM Gilani

Govt Committed To Emancipation Of Women:PM GilaniPrime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said his government had always worked for the emancipation of women and believes they can achieve unprecedented prominence in every field if provided equal opportunities.


He expressed these views during a meeting with Namira Salim, the first Pakistani astronaut here at the Prime Minister's House.He said Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed's vision for the future included women emancipation.


The prime minister commended Namira Salim's daring spirit and her accomplishment that generated a positive press for Pakistan internationally.He wished her good luck in her future endeavours.





Namira Salim presented the prime minister a porcelain lamp designed by her, bearing a sculpted portrait of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. She also highlighted her recent adventures as the first Pakistani at the North Pole and South Pole and the first Asian and Pakistani to have skydived from above the Mount Everest at 29,500 feet.


Namira Salim is the only Pakistani founding member of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, the world's first private space line. On June 3, on the sidelines of the EU-Pakistani Summit in Brussels, Namira Salim presented Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani with the first national flag sent to space.


While Namira's adventures have inspired women to excel in all walks of life, she is also a talented artist. Her innovative art objects have been exhibited as supported events to the United Nations General Assembly in 2002, at UNESCO's Executive Board in the year 2000 and at SAARC Summit Pakistan in 2004. Her collectibles are created under her private label.She holds an lvy League Masters degree in International Affairs from Columbia University, New York, and seeks to promote UN related issues through her art.

Blast Occurred In Front Of Faqirabad Police Station:Peshawar

Blast Occurred In Front Of Faqirabad Police Station PeshawarA car showroom has been completely destroyed when an explosion occurred at the police station in Peshawar Faqirabad. Fifteen cars in the showroom have been severely damaged because of this incident.

This explosion has been done with the help of heavy explosive material.





A total of 30 cars were present inside the showroom when the explosion took place, where up to 15 cars and a nearby showroom also got seriously damaged. People are terrified after the occurrence of the explosion in Peshawar. Police say the explosion may be the result of personal enmity, but the owner of the showroom has confirmed that he did not have any kind of enmity with anyone.

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FIA Arrests Directors Of 4 Companies In PSM Corruption Charges


FIA has arrested four people accused of taking illegal benefits and doing corruption in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). FIA raided offices of different companies in Karachi and nabbed two directors of Dewan Steel Limited Ubaid and Rehaan, director of Lasani Steel Rafiq and director of Ahmed Hassan Jeevani Trading Company Ahmed Hassan Jeevani. The cases have been registered against the arrested men. These cases have been registered under clauses of 420, 409 and 406 of Pakistan Penal Code and Anti-Corruption Act. Sources said that action would be taken against 38 more companies.






FIA Arrests Directors Of 4 Companies In PSM Corruption Charges was first posted on July 17, 2010 at 11:13 pm.
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Section 144 Imposed; Processions Banned On Mall Road

Section 144 Imposed; Processions Banned On Mall RoadLahore Pakistan News: On the directive of Punjab Home Department, District Administration has imposed section 144 to ban all processions, gatherings and rallies on Mall Road and surrounding areas. After the arrest of lawyers, police had asked the Home Department to impose section 144 to avoid any possible reactions from lawyers. Taking notice, the Home Department Punjab asked the District Administration to ensure imposition of section 144 to maintain law and order in the city. Notification has been issued in this regard. Gatherings and violent speeches are also banned in Session Court, Aewan-e-Adal and District Courts. Earlier, lawyers of the Lahore District Bar attacked office of the Chief Justice Lahore High Court to press their demand for the transfer of a Session Judge Zawar Ahmed from Lahore.





The lawyers shattered windowpanes of the office and staged protest demonstration in the court premises afterwards. Police arrested District Bar President and other lawyers after the incident.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Govt To Summon IPCC on LB System

Pakistan News: Government has decided to summon a meeting of Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee (IPCC) to decide the fate of Local Governments and the Police Ordinance,? It emerged at a meeting here Tuesday jointly chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.

All the four chief ministers briefed the meeting about law and order situation in their provinces, presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar told reporters here, adding that the Prime Minister would chair the IPCC meeting on local bodies and the Police Ordinance.

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Govt To Summon IPCC on LB System

Pakistan News: Government has decided to summon a meeting of Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee (IPCC) to decide the fate of Local Governments and the Police Ordinance,? It emerged at a meeting here Tuesday jointly chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.

All the four chief ministers briefed the meeting about law and order situation in their provinces, presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar told reporters here, adding that the Prime Minister would chair the IPCC meeting on local bodies and the Police Ordinance.

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Nawaz Sharif Withdraws Nomination From NA-123

LAHORE ,Pakistan News: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has withdrawn his nomination papers for bye-election in National Assembly constituency NA-123 in Lahore.





Pakistan Muslim League (N) chief has backed Pervez Malik as his replacement to contest election on the PML-N ticket.

Police Violence Case Supreme Court:calls Advocate General On March 11


Police Violence Case Supreme Court calls Advocate General On March 11In the hearing of police violence suo moto notice in the Supreme Court, Advocate General Punjab has been called on March 11. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in his remarks said that police brutality in Bhawana shows that law of jungle prevails in the country. During the hearing in SC Peshawar Registry, CJP ordered Punjab government to present complete inquiry report of the incident in the court on March 11. He said that reports of incidents shown by media will help eradicate this kind of crimes. He said that suspension of police officials is not the solution, proper action should be taken against the accused policemen. The court will hear this case on March 11.




Former ADG FIA Riaz Shiekh nabbed In SC

Former Additional DG Ahmed Riaz Sheikh has been arrested today on Supreme Court's orders, becoming the first person to be held after annulment of NRO.





The SC also restored the 5-year sentence given to Riaz besides the fine of Rs200million. The apex court also ordered to recover the money embezzled by him.


Riaz was restored in 2008 after the NRO implementation.


It merits to mention that Riaz Sheikh was promoted with certain fringe benefits as Additional DG economic crime wing despite the annulment of NRO by the Supreme Court.


He was promoted in grade-22 this year. In 2002, NAB handed him 14-year sentence and suspension from the job, while the LHC lessened the sentence to 5 years.

UN Decleres Musharraf Government Responsible For Benazir Bhutto’s Murder

The report was earlier scheduled to be  released on March 31 but the announcement was postponed until April 15  on the request by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Benazir's  widower.


Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik said he had asked the  UN-appointed, three-member panel to include input from former US  secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and  Saudi Arabia in its report.





According to the CID documents, four of  the 12 militants tasked to kill Ms Bhutto  belonged to Madrassa Haqqania in Akora Khattak near Peshawar, which is  also referred to as Darul Uloom Haqqania Madrassa. The Madrassa is being  run by Maulana Samiul Haq,


The delay in the release of the report by the investigating panel  comprising of three members happened because of Islamabad's request to  the U.N. commission to interrogate three leaders who are alleged of  threatening Bhutto before her murder. Two of the leaders are Hamid  Karzai, Afghan President and Condoleezza Rice, U.S. Secretary of State.
United Nations (UN) commission has held responsible the former President  Pervez Musharraf-led government for assassination of Benazir Bhutto due  to provision of poor security measures.


"Musharraf government failed to provide foolproof security to Ms. Bhutto  which ultimately led to a lethal assault on her", the report's  beginning statement said.

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Gunship Helicopters Kill Five in Orakzai Agency

Gunship Helicopters Kill Five in Orakzai Agency HANGU : Security forces on Sunday pounded militant hideouts with gunship helicopters killing at least five militants and injured four others in lower Orakzai Agency.





According to the details, security forces targeted militant hideouts in Shina Ghundi area of lower Orakzai Agency; meanwhile, security has been beefed up in various adjoining areas.

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Cyclone ‘Phet’ Heads Towards Pakistan

Cyclone 'Phet' heads towards PakistanThe intensity of Cyclone Phet did not weaken despite smashing along coastal Oman. Rains lashing into Gawadar due to low air pressure prevailing in the region. Karachi city administration has prohibited people from going to beach to avoid loss of life during the cyclone.

Phet brought massive flooding to Muscat and whipped the capital with winds gusting above 200 km/hr (125 mph) at the height of the storm. At least three people were killed including a Bangladeshi woman during the storm. Relief activities have been badly hampered while oil and gas production has been completely halted in Oman.

According to directorate Met office the cyclone Phet is now heading towards Pakistan at wind speeds of up to 13 km/h. The intensity of the storm is expected to decrease further as it inches close to Pakistani coastal regions. Balochistan coastal areas would be the first to experience the storm. Hospitals have been put on high alert while Mari Time Security Agency have rescued 279 fishermen from deep sea along with their 59 boats.

Quetta Tense After Habib Jalib Baloch Murder

Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.com The capital of Baluchistan province was tense after the killing Habib Jalib Baloch, Balochistan National Party – Mengal Central Secretary-General, on Wednesday. All educational institutions, including the Baluchistan University will be closed for two days. Commercial areas in the city were closed. The protesters were forced to close several stores [...]



Quetta Tense After Habib Jalib Baloch Murder

Full Story And Original Content.Thnewspk.com The capital of Baluchistan province was tense after the killing Habib Jalib Baloch, Balochistan National Party – Mengal Central Secretary-General, on Wednesday. All educational institutions, including the Baluchistan University will be closed for two days. Commercial areas in the city were closed. The protesters were forced to close several stores [...]



PM Yousuf Raza Gilani (CIA) Leon Panetta

PM Yousuf Raza Gilani (CIA) Leon Panetta Pakistan News: Director Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Leon Panetta called on Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad Pakistan.

The two men exchanged views on the regional security situation besides Afghan border issues. ISI chief Lt Gen Shuja Pasha and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ammad Malik also attended the meeting.

Waqf Board To Move SC Against Babri Mosque Verdict

Waqf Board To Move SC Against Babri Mosque Verdict Pakistan News: Sunni Waqf Board on Thursday said it will move the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court order dividing the disputed land in Ayodhya among three parties and said they were not going to surrender it.

“We will appeal against the division of disputed land among three parties,” Board lawyer Zafaryab Jilani told reporters here. “HC’s formula of one-third land is not acceptable to the Waqf Board and it will appeal against it in the apex court,” he said.

He said they were not going to surrender the land. However, he said, the Sunni Board is open to any negotiated settlement on the issue if such a proposal for negotiations for a settlement came to it. He said personally he did not agree with the findings of the three judges.

Jilani said the possibility of an amicable solution still exist provided there was a proposal to this effect. “This proposal would be tabeled before the All India Muslim Personal Law Board for consideration but we won’t accept any proposal to surrender,” he said.

“The judgment pronounced in the case relating to Babri Masjid is not only partly disappointing but also against the settled principles of law and evidence adduced by the Muslim side,” Jilani said.

“However much cannot be said at this stage as we are yet to study the judgment in detail. Still, we are of the firm view that no public resentment is required as the matter can be taken to the SC and there is no reason for any loss of hope in favour of the Mosque,” he added.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

PK President Wants int’l Community To help build Pakistan

LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday called on the international community to give more resources to fight terrorism and help build a developed Pakistan.


Addressing a reception held for leading citizens of Lahore at the Governor House, the President said, "We have to convince the world to give us the resources to take on the monster of terrorism."


Pakistan is facing numerous challenges, he said adding this century will belong to Asia and the world is looking towards Pakistan.


"There is a natural instinct in the nation of Pakistan to turn the odds in their favour and it has been shown by the people and political forces including PPP and PML that they turn their weaknesses into strength," he remarked.





He said, "Time and again I have asked the world for a Marshall Plan for Pakistan like the one they had for Europe."


"Yes, they have not agreed as yet but can I, will I make them agree? I can promise you that one day they will come to our position. One day they will realise that root of all the wars in Afghanistan goes through Pakistan," he added.


He assured that Pakistan would want to help its neighbourhood and the region as an active participant in the war against terrorism.


"But they have to look at the situation with a regional outlook. The problems cannot be solved indigenously by Pakistan or any other country. It has to be a collective effort," the President stressed.


President Zardari said he is dreaming of a Pakistan in which investors come from all over the world to set up projects.


He reiterated that Pakistan wanted better relations and more trade with its neighbouring countries.


He urged all the political forces to unite together in the war on terrorism.

He said people of Pakistan today stand shoulder to shoulder with their brothers in army, police and the paramilitary forces.

Two Detainees Missing Amid Faisalabad Jail Chaos

Two prisoners had managed to flee away during riots erupted in Central Jail Faisalabad on Friday night which has got prompted search operation in jail, media revealed on Sunday. Shortly after the report of escape of two detainees, the jail administration has kicked off search operation within jail limits, sources said. The rampage and riots broke out in Central Jail on Friday night and remained lasted until Sunday night, sources said. They said the number of prisoners was counted twice after the chaotic situation had been brought under control to find two detainees missing from jail, while the search operation is underway and the duty of jail officials has been stretched after the end of duty timings.

PM Gilani, Nawaz Sharif To Meet On Breakfast Today

LAHORE, Pakistan News: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will meet Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Mohammed Nawaz Sharif on breakfast at the Jati Umra estate in Raiwind today. According to sources, the opposition Leader of the house Chaudhry Nisar Ali, Punjab Chief Minister Mian Mohammed Shahbaz Sharif and other senior PML-N leaders are expected to accompany Nawaz Sharif during the meeting.

The meeting is being dubbed as "highly significant" in wake of the prevailing political situation in the country.

The Jati Umra meeting has been scheduled to begin at 9am, and the two leaders are expected to have breakfast together. According to sources, the 17th amendment – in particular Article 58(2b) – the president's address to the joint session of parliament next month and the parliamentary accountability bill are some of the issues to be discussed during the meeting

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Chile: Sebastian Pinera sworn in as President

Sebastian Pinera was sworn in as new Chilean President. During the ceremony strong aftershocks rocked the country for the second time in two weeks.
In Valparaiso, the city where dozens of heads-of-state and other dignitaries were gathered, citizens gathered on high ground after a tsunami warning was issued by local authorities.
The warning was later lifted for everyone except Easter Island but it followed three massive aftershocks, the strongest at 6.9 magnitude.

Peshawar: Signature campaign on biggest peace banner continues

Signing campaign on worlds biggest peace banner is continued in Peshawar, Dunya News reported on Saturday.
Preparation and signature campaign of peace banner was organized by a Karachi-based NGO. A special ceremony was held in Judicial Complex in this regard. Chief Guest of the ceremony Zaman Khatak said that several lawyers were martyred in a suicide blast took at the door of Judicial Complex on November 20, 2009. He said that lawyers are not demoralized, they will do everything to establish peace.

TTP Letter Is An int’l Conspiracy: Fauzia Siddiqui,

TTP letter is an int'l conspiracy: FauziaFauzia Siddiqui, sister of Aafia Siddiqui, said that the letter circulating in the media from the Tehrik-e-Taliban is a conspiracy on the part of international agencies to get a sentence for Aafia Siddiqui.





Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club here on Wednesday, Fauzia Siddiqui said the Government is giving false hopes but it is not seriously working for the release of the detained Pakistani daughter.

She maintained that international secret agencies were creating links of different incidents occurred at international level with detained Dr. Aafia to disgrace the integrity of Pakistan.

All legal experts of the world were criticizing the biased decision of American Jury and raising figures over the US justice system, she added. She appealed to the media to verify the news broadcast on the Western media regarding the Aafia Siddiqui as they were exploiting such news to damage the case.

Fauzia Siddiqui stated that the hearing dates of the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case were to be held on June 28, July 21 and August 16 of 2010 and such conspiracies created by the US agencies are aimed at damaging Aafia's case. She said that sentence for attempt of murder is three-years while she had been in US prison from last seven years.

She appealed to the government to take steps at diplomatic levels for the release of Pakistani daughter from US prison. She said that the decision of sit in would be taken after the court's decision.

Campbell Brown Leaving CNN due to low ratings


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Anchors aren’t known for admitting their shortcomings but Campbell Brown  is accepting defeat.





The eponymous host of CNN’s “Campbell Brown” has stepped down from the “toughest timeslot in cable news” due to low ratings.


“Simply put, the ratings for my program are not where I would like them to be,” Brown said in a statement released Tuesday. “It is largely for this reason that I am stepping down as anchor of CNN's ‘Campbell Brown.' “

Nukes Are Pakistan’s Major Deterrent Against India: Mullen

Nukes are Pakistan's major deterrent against India: MullenPakistan believes that nuclear weapons are its “crown jewels” and a deterrent against India, a top US military official Admiral Mike Mullen said, even as he expressed deep concern over the safety of the nukes in the country.

These nuclear weapons are their crown jewels, Admiral Mike Mullen Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in an interactive interview with the correspondent of The New York Times. As much as we are focused on this threat to India's nuclear weapons, I think they are much more than they used to be. These nukes are simply a major deterrence for Pakistan, Mullen said. So they view this as a huge, huge part of their long-term security. And thus, they have not opened the doors up. And I do not expect to go next trip and say, okay, now we will open the doors, he said in response to a question on the status of Pakistan nuclear weapons. At the same time, Mullen expressed his deep concern over the safety of the nuclear weapons in Pakistan. I would not specify the particular path of proliferation, but I am certainly extremely concerned about the potential there. In this manner the level of Pakistani nuclear program is different from that of Iran and South Korea, he added.

LB Polls Would be Scheduled Before August 23: Punjab Govt Assures LHC


The Punjab government has assured the Lahore High Court that the schedule for the Local Bodies polls would be announced before August 23.

The Punjab governments counsel told the court that a high-profile committee is working on the local bodies polls and the elections date would be announced immediately after its suggestions.

The case has been adjourned till August 22. Meanwhile, the LHC sought a reply from Advocate General Punjab and Attorney General Punjab regarding the fake universities on July 27. Petitioner Iqbal Jaffrey contended in the plea that as many as 200 fake universities are operating in the country.






LB Polls Would be Scheduled Before August 23: Punjab Govt Assures LHC was first posted on July 19, 2010 at 12:37 pm.
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Major Postings And Transfers in Army

Major Postings And Transfers in ArmyPakistan News: Ashfaq Kayani has promoted 8 Major Generals to the rank of Lieutenant General. Few days ago, Khalid Shamim Wyne was appointed Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee. Lieutenant General Waheed Arshad has been appointed as the Chief of General Staff while Lt. Gen Hammed Haider was appointed as Commander Army Strategic Force Command.





Lt Gen Nadeem Taj has been appointed Commander 30 Corps Gujranwala, Lt Gen Tahir Mehmood as Commander 10 Corps Rawalpindi and Lt Gen Shahid Iqbal has been appointed as Commander 5 Corps Karachi. Lt Gen Yousuf has been appointed as Commander 31 Corps, Lt Gen Mohsin Kamal as military secretary GHQ, Lt Gen Javed Zia as quarter master-general, Lt Gen Zaki as IG Arms and Lt Gen Ayaz Saleem Rana as chairman Industrial Complex Taxila.

Lt Gen Raza Khan has been appointed as director-general Joint Staff Headquarter and Lt Gen Tanveer Tahir as IG Communication and Information Technology.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

13 kidnappings In City; Sindh Home Deptt to Meet Thursday

KARACHI: Sindh Home Department has convened a meeting for Thursday in the wake of increasing number of kidnappings in Karachi in the current month.





Thirteen kidnappings have been reported in the city in a short span from January 3 to January 22, according to sources.


These kidnappings have occurred in the jurisdiction of Taimoria, Landhi, Mobina Town, Sharifabad, Sukhan, Defence, Soldier Bazar, Nazimabad, Korangi and Risala police stations.


Taking notice of this, the Sindh Home Department has summoned meeting of police, Rangers and related departments on Thursday (January 28).

PPP, MQM Agree To Appoint Non-Political Administrators

KARACHI : Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader Dr. Farooq Sattar has said non-political administrators will be appointed in Sindh till local bodies’ elections, which the President had already announced to hold in next four months.


He was briefing the media after meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House.


Dr. Farooq Sattar said that matters relating to law and order and local bodies’ elections came under discussion.


He said that MQM delegation expressed concern over the law and order situation which was created allegedly by the land and drug mafia and it has nothing to do with the politics.


It was observed that these elements were trying to disturb the law and order situation, destabilise the elected government and weaken the economy and therefore, President Asif Zardari was fully supportive of taking tough action against them.





Responding to a question regarding forthcoming local bodies’ elections, Dr. Sattar said that both President Asif Zardari and Altaf Hussain are strictly following the politics of reconciliation.


He said that the President had already announced that local bodies’ elections will be held in next four months. He said that non-political administrators will be appointed till such time that councillors and nazims are elected.


Briefing the newsmen after the meeting Sindh Senior Minister Pir Mazhar-ul- Haq said that most of the issues have been resolved between MQM and PPP and the meeting decided to resolve all remaining issues through negotiations.


Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Senior Minister Pir Mazhar-ul- Haq, Local Bodies Minister Agha Siraj Durrani, Law Minister Ayaz Soomro, CM’s Advisor Rashid Rabbani, CM’s Information Advisor Jamil Soomro, Katchi Abadis Minister Rafiq Engineer and PPP Karachi Division chief Najmi Alam were also present on the occasion.


MQM delegation included Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Dr. Farooq Sattar, Ports and Shipping Minister Babar Khan Ghauri, Sindh Health Minister Dr Saghir Ahmed, other ministers Adil Siddiqui and Waseem Ahmed.

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Security For Chehlum Beefed Up in Karachi

KARACHI: The security has been beefed up in Karachi in connection with the processions and rallies to be held on Chehlum day of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and his 72 companions who were martyred in cold blood for sake of Islam and Muslims at the arena of Karbala centuries ago.





Heavy police parties and rangers' contingents comprising of 10,000 troops have been deployed at separate places of processions being taken out in order to commemorate the martyrdom of the family of Holy Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W.W).


Many plain clothed rangers and intelligence agencies' officials are in place on ways of procession in order to deal with any untoward situation of emergency.

Haqqani Briefs PM Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani On Dr Aafia Trial

Pakistan News: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday said Pakistan wants to maintain close and friendly relations with the U.S. and strengthen the strategic partnership in multidimensional sectors.





"The sentiments and expectations of the people of Pakistan need to be given due respect to help bridge the trust deficit and bring the people of both the countries closer," the PM said while talking to Pakistan's ambassador in USA Hussain Haqqani who called on him at the PM Secretariat.


Appreciating the services of the ambassador, the Prime Minister stressed that efforts be made to improve the perceptions which influence the image of Pakistan among the people of USA.


Earlier, the ambassador briefed the Prime Minister on progress with regard to reimbursement of Coalition Support Fund, the visa issues and diplomatic and legal help extended to Dr. Aafia Siddiqui during her trial.

Asif Ali Zardari President Takes Notice of Childbirth In Rickshaw

QUETTA Pakistan News: President Asif Ali Zardari took notice of birth of a child in a rickshaw in over three-hour traffic hold-up during VVIP movement here,. Zardari directed the provincial government to look into the incident where the pregnant mother was not allowed to move to hospital. According to Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar, the President has ordered the probe into the incident.





It should be mentioned that important thoroughfares in the provincial capital were blocked since morning for Zardari's protocol during his Quetta tour.


The wife of Momin Khan was stuck in traffic at Airport Road owing to the VVIP movement and was not allowed to move to the hospital for over three hours. Resultantly, the child was born in rickshaw.

PM Gillani Says World Prepared To Invest In Pakistan

LAHORE Pakistan News: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani has said that the world has been prepared to invest in Pakistan in existing circumstances. Addressing People’s Party Lahore officials, members of national and provincial assemblies and senate at state guest house in Lahore on Saturday Gilani said the two years of the PPP rule were difficult, the government will provide relief to people in next three years of its tenure.





He said the workers suggestions will further improve the party manifesto.


He said his radio address was aimed at explaining the government policy. He said the PPP will contest the local bodies elections with the spirit of reconciliation.


The party workers also offered Fateha for Shaheed party leader Benazir Bhutto during the meeting.

42 Militants Killed in Orakzai Gun Battle

42 Militants Killed in Orakzai Gun BattlePESHAWAR : At least 42 militants were killed and two soldiers martyred on Wednesday in a gun battle with security forces in upper Orakzai Agency.





The clash took place in the village of Dabori area of Orakzai Agency when the militants attacked the security forces, martyring two soldiers and injuring 16 others.


On retaliation, security forces killed at least 42 militants and injured 11 others.

SC Forms Team To investigate BoP Scam

SC Forms Team To investigate BoP ScamSupreme Court formed a special investigatory team under the head of former DG FIA to investigate the Bank of Punjab case, reported A Pk News.

During the hearing of the BoP scam case, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said the embezzlement seemed to amount to trillions of rupees instead of 9 billion.

Hamesh Khan, former president Bank of Punjab and the prime accused of billion rupees bank fraud was produced before the apex court on Wednesday.

The CJ rebuked Hamesh Khan's counsel Mehmood A Shaikh for giving statement to media that political pressure is at work, saying that he should have mentioned it in the court, and remarked that Hamesh is not being tried, he was just quizzed over the case. The NAB representatives told the court that Hamesh, during a meeting with his family, wrote on his shirt that all his e-mails be eliminated forthwith.

The CJ formed an investigation team on the matter and ordered former DG FIA Tariq Khosa to head the time.

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Sindh, Punjab Water Issue: Gilani To Call On Shahbaz Today

Sindh, Punjab water issue: Gilani to call on Shahbaz todayPrime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani would meet with Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif today to get the water distribution issue between Punjab and Sindh resolved.

After meeting with Shahbaz, the PM would head to Karachi where he would take up the issue with CM Sindh Qaim Ali Shah. In wake of the resignation of the members from Federal, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Irsa has been rendered non-functional. It merits to mention that, Punjab claimed its right on the water of Jhelum Chashma Link Canal while Sindh strongly opposed the move. Both the Sindh and Punjab governments urged the PM to interfere and get the matter resolved.



Downpour Lashes Punjab, KP and Kashmir


Intermittent rain lashed Punjab, Khyber Paktunkhwa and Kashmir on Tuesday (today).

The sky remained heavily overcast in Lahore while a heavy rain turned the weather extremely pleasant in Lahore.

Low-lying areas deluged due to the downpour. Sporadic rain was also reported from Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Sialkot.

The rains would continue till tomorrow. Meanwhile, in an unfortunate incident, 2 minors have been electrocuted while bathing in the rain.






Downpour Lashes Punjab, KP and Kashmir was first posted on July 20, 2010 at 3:52 pm.
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Monday, May 9, 2011

Taking War To NWA Will Be Pak Decision: Shah Mahmood Qureshi

PK NEWS: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has ruled out the likelihood of meeting with his Indian counterpart Krishna during the London Conference, as India is not displaying seriousness for the Composite Dialogue. In an interview with an Indian television channel, Qureshi asserted "I am not sensing zeal and enthusiasm in the Indian leadership for resumption of the Indo-Pak dialogue, therefore, I do not expect meeting with SM Krishna".





Responding to a question on the IPL rift, he said the IPL row had heightened tens-ion between the two countries. To another question, the foreign minister said evidence provided by India to Pakistan on Hafiz Saeed's involvement in the Mumbai attacks was insufficient. Backing Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's statement, the foreign minister said Pakistan cannot guarantee prevention of any Mumbai-like attacks in the future.


There is no harm in resolving the Afghanistan issue through negotiations with Taliban and Pakistan is raring to play a role in this connection, adding Pakistan itself will take decision regarding expanding the military operation to North Waziristan Agency in accordance with its timeframe.


Qureshi said if Taliban are prepared to quit weapons to work under Afghan constitution, then there is no wrong in talking to them, adding Afghan President Hamid Karzai requested Pakistan for help in this connection, for which Pakistan is ready to play its role.


Responding a query on drone attacks, he said drone attacks helped expel the extremists from the area; however, these attacks are spawning several questions as to the sovereignty of Pakistan.

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JI urges Set Agenda For Talks With India

QUETTA Pakistan News: Jamat Islami has stressed for a set agenda of the dialogue between Pakistan and India.





Talking to media in Quetta Jamat Islami leader Syed Munawwar Hassan Sunday said the terrorism in Pakistan is a conspiracy to destabilize the country.


Indian consulates in Afghanistan were involved in terrorist acts in Pakistan, he claimed. JI chief called the world to take notice of Indian water aggression against Pakistan.


"Pakistan will remain unstable till the presence of NATO forces in the region," Munawar Hassan said.

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District Admin Guilty of Illegal Electricity Link: PML-N

LAHORE Pakistan News: The leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-N, denouncing the theft of electricity through an illegal electricity connection in PML-N gathering, has poured entire blame on the district administration of Lahore, insisting that the illegal electricity connection, which supplied electricity to Nawaz Sharif's mass gathering from a main electricity supply line of WAPDA, was an action solely done by officials belonging to district government.





Addressing the press conference, they said the district administration of Lahore city linked electricity connection with the main power line of WAPDA for sake of emergency electricity while the PML-N cannot be held responsible for the offense.


MNA of PML-N Khwaja Saad Rafique, provincial minister Mian Mujtaba Shujahur Rehman and PML-N's candidate on NA 123 constituency Pervez Malik held an emergency press conference.


They told a press conference that the mass congregation was held within the premises of Mian Mujtaba Shujah's factory who had also arranged generators for emergency situation but they took illegal connection from main line of WAPDA.


District government is the lone responsible for the crime instead of PML-N, they alleged.

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Case Against 5 US Terror Suspects Deferred:Sargodha


Case Against 5 US Terror Suspects Deferred:SargodhaSargodha Anti-Terror Court has extended the judicial remand of five US detainees and adjourned the case till March 10.

A 271 pages challan filed in the court contains the sections regarding rebellion against state and state allies. The US officials requested to the court to allow US doctors give treatment to the detainees. The court ordered to submit a written application in this regard.

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Gilani:Similar LBs System Should Exist In Country


Gilani:Similar LBs System Should Exist In CountryPrime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that democracy has been restored in the country owing to the huge sacrifices made by the champions of democracy.

Addressing PPP members, the PM claimed that the incumbent government has created harmony among the provinces, and added that Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's vision of reconciliation is being pursued.

He asserted that those democratic powers made alliance who were against the dictatorship. Terming opposition's role in the government as vital, the Premier said that absence of the former create depression.

He said that there should be one system as regards the local bodies system, and added that suggestions have been taken from all the four chief ministers in this regard.




Nike World Cup Commercial � World Cup 2010


Leave it to the folks at Nike to put together a perfect commercial to get fans ready for the World Cup (complete with a cameo from Tim Howard and Landon Donovan).




Missing Persons Cases Being Heard On Priority Basis: CJP

Missing Persons Cases Being Heard On Priority Basis: CJPChief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that much debate has been done on missing persons and cases about missing persons are being heard on priority basis in Balochistan High Court. Addressing the dinner ceremony of Balochistan Bar in Quetta, he said that judiciary is taking decision independently. He said that lawyers' movement made it possible for the current parliament to work. He said that Parliament has faith in law and constitution.

Earlier, Chief Justice Lahore High Court Khawaja Muhammad Sharif said that it is the duty of judiciary and the chief justice to recover missing persons. He said that agencies should made public if any missing person is involved in terrorism activity. He said that missing persons and target killings are major problems of Balochistan.

Babar Calls For Strengthening Of Punjab

Babar calls for strengthening of PunjabFederal Law Minister Babar Awan has called for strengthening of Punjab instead of Lahore Takht (referring to Shahbaz's govt) on Saturday.

Addressing a public gathering in Kalar Syedan, Babar said that the cost of a single road in Lahore is equal to the half budget of Potohar.

He said that Punjab is the land of poor and he is there to get them their rights. He said that as per the NFC Award, Tehsil Kalar Syedan be given the same budget as that of Lahore.

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Getting fake degree is a crime: Fazlur Rehman


Islamabad, Pakistan News: JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that getting fake degrees is a crime. He said that the Parliament is sovereign and any resolution passed by it should be taken ahead.

Talking to media in Islamabad after MMA meeting, he said that there are some facts behind fake degrees. He said that terrorism is a national problem and should be solved with unity.






Getting fake degree is a crime: Fazlur Rehman was first posted on July 22, 2010 at 9:56 pm.
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Saturday, May 7, 2011

President Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, PM Discuss Politics, Law Order

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Governor's House Monday. The two leaders discussed the political situation, the pace of progress on various development schemes and the prevailing law and order situation in the country.

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Economy Getting Stabilized, Claims Prime Minister Gilani


Economy Getting Stabilized, Claims Prime Minister Gilani Prime Minister Gilani has claimed that the state economy is getting stable, which has resulted into return of the investors' trust.

The PM stated these views during the Economic Coordination Council (ECC) meeting, which was held in Islamabad today.

Sources said the meeting deliberated upon the imposition of regularity duty on chemical products, Port Qasim Navigation Channel's extension and establishment of polythene plant. It is the first ECC meeting after the resignation of former finance minister Shaukat Tarin.

Addressing the meeting, the PM said that the implementation of the cabinet decision would be ensured, adding that all the decisions would be taken in country's larger interests. He assured that significant uplift goals would be achieved within two years, adding that the reserves are at satisfactory level.




Tenure Of DG ISI Extended For One Year


Tenure Of DG ISI Extended For One YearChief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Tuesday extended service of Director General Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General Shuja Pasha, for one year. Summary in this regard was sent to the Prime Minister 15 days ago which was accepted.

He had informed the viewers about his extension one month ago. Pasha was scheduled to retire from service on March 18, 2010.




SC directs police to close down torture cells

Supreme Court has adjourned the police torture case for 3 weeks.
During the case hearing, Justice Sair Ali said that the situation could be rectified if the cops who resorted to brutality be subjected to the same kind of torture. However, the IG Police said that the police morale has shrunk, and added that it has been hard for cops to get out of their homes in uniforms. The court ordered the Punjab government to submit report about police brutality within 3 weeks, and directed all the SPs to close down all the torture centers in their respective areas. Justice Javed Iqbal observed that in future IG would be held accountable, if any torture incident comes on surface. Advocate General Punjab Khawaja Haris said that police laws are being amended, which would certainly improve the situation.
     The IG Police claimed that the media is overplaying the issue, while Justice Sair said that anarchy is being created by the police and not media.

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Dr Abdul Qadeer Chapter Closed: FO

Pakistan News: The Foreign Office has said that Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan's chapter has been closed, adding that country's system as regards to its nukes security is fool proof.





Rubbishing the news report published in an international magazine about Dr AQ Khan, Foreign Office


Spokesman Abdul Basit said that such news got published for specific agendas.

He said that Pakistan is committed regarding nuclear deterrence.

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Justin Bieber is out with the video to his new single 'Never Say Never', featuring Will Smith's son Jaden Smith. The song is featured on the soundtrack for 'Karate Kid', which Jaden stars in. The movie hits theaters June 11th. Watch it via Vevo below the cut.

Lasbela: Blast Claims 4 Lives

Lasbela: Blast claims 4 livesAt least four people were killed while several others have been injured in an explosion in city of Lasbela. The explosion occurred near a hotel in the Hub area of Sakran Road. The law enforcement agencies and rescue workers have reached on the spot.

According to sources, the explosive device is believed to be detonated with the help of a remote control.

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