Qazi urges President to resign
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ISLAMABAD: Former Ameer of Jamat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed said that Supreme Court decision would have positive implications in the country.
While talking to GEO News, he said that President Zardari should tender his resignation after the apex courts’ ruling.
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Drone strikes in Balochistan to be counterproductive: Gilani
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reiterated the Pakistan’s resolve to promote long-term strategic partnership with the United States.
“It is our desire to engage closely with the US with a view to enhance cooperation for the achievement of common objectives”, Gilani said while talking to the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen who called on him here at the PM House on Wednesday...
Govt respects SC verdict on NRO: Babar
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ISLAMABAD: Responding to the Supreme Court’s verdict about National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), the President’s spokesman Farhatullah Babar said that the government accepts the court and its verdict.
Speaking to newsmen outside the SC building here, he said that President Zardari enjoys the constitutional protection. He said PPP leadership is not afraid of the verdict.
He said the resignation of the president...
Supreme Court declares NRO unconstitutional
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has struck down the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), saying it is unconstitutional.
A 17-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, in his short order, declared the ordinance as null and void.
According to the judgment, the NRO is contrary to the equality guaranteed by the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan. Similarly, all the cases, disposed off because...
Militant commander among 6 killed in SWA
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WANA: Security forces engaged and destroyed a vehicle at Miranshah during operation Rah-e-Nijat in South Waziristan, resultantly terrorists’ commander Gulbadeen Mehsud was killed.
As per ISPR details, 6 terrorists have been killed during last 24 hours, while 1 soldier embraced shahadat and 6 were injured.
Terrorists fired with arms at security forces camp at Sararogha and Shuza Defile which was effectively responded,...
Kayani, Mullen visit Swat
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SWAT: Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen today visited Swat and met with commanders of Pakistan’s army.
Admiral Mullen exchanged views on professional matters with army commanders in the valley.
Earlier, he held a meeting with Army chief General Kayani in Rawalpindi and discussed with him issues relation to regional situation.
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Forces kill 27 militants in Kurram
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PESHAWAR: Security forces have killed 27 militants besides regaining control of their stronghold Dogar during the ongoing offensive in Kurram Agency.
According to reports, security forces launched a full-scale operation in central Kurram’s area of Dogar and took its control, killing 27 militants in the process.
While 18 militants were apprehended by the security forces.
In addition, journalists were also taken to Badama,...
Admiral Mullen meets President Zardari
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ISLAMABAD: Chairman US Joint Chief of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Wednesday.
According to sources, new Afghan policy, regional situation and other matters of mutual interest came under discussion.
Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was also present at the meeting.
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Shops closed in parts of Karachi after firing
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KARACHI: Amid reports of aerial firing, shops and business activities were closed in the different parts of Karachi.
According to sources, traffic jams were witnessed on various roads following the gun firing heard in several areas.
Ambulances are also stranded in the traffic and it has become difficult for them to move.
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Pak should have won NZ series: Bari
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ISLAMABAD: PCB’s Chief Operating Officer Wasim Bari Wednesday said that Pakistan should have won the series against New Zealand.
While talking to the media at Bhutto cricket ground in Islamabad, he expressed that Australian tour would be tough for the cricket team. He further said that several options are under consideration for Indo-Pak series.
“I am doubtful about the fielding and fitness level of the national...
Muralitharan, Fernando out of India one-dayers
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NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka suffered a double blow when Muttiah Muralitharan and Dilhara Fernando were ruled out of the one-day series in India with finger injuries, a team official said on Wednesday.
Off-spinner Muralitharan, the world bowling record holder, sat out Tuesday’’s first one-dayer in Rajkot in which the tourists almost chased down India’’s 414-7 before being restricted to 411-8 in the high-scoring...
Suhail gets visa for IPL
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LAHORE: Test cricketer Suhail Tanvir has said that he has got visa for India to feature in the third edition of Indian Premier League.
Tanvir said he was in contact with the league’s administration and now it was up to the IPL to make any decision.
He said he can not take part in the auction as he has already signed a 3-year contract with Rajasthan Royals.
“I am working hard for making a comeback in the national...
Stop joking about democracy: Babar tells Asif
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ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the demand of PML-N leader Khawaja Asif, in which he asked President Asif Ali Zardari to quit the presidency, Federal Minister Babar Awan said that the PML-N lawmaker should stop making a joke of democracy.
Earlier, speaking to Kamran Khan, Khawaja Asif appealed to President Zardari that he should step down as President of Pakistan.
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Consultation in progress, NRO decision delayed
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ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan is yet to announce the decision on NRO cases as discussions are underway between judges of full court inside the committee room after the hearing of the case was completed.
Court’s decision is delayed due to the ongoing consultation while public is desperately awaiting the outcome.
Earlier, during hearing of petitions against the NRO, the chief justice said even parliament has no...
Punjab Games to start on Jan 19
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LAHORE: Punjab Games will kick start in the provincial capital of Lahore on January 19 next year, Punjab Olympics Association told a press conference Wednesday.
POA president Syed Shahid Ali and Secretary Haider Khawaja told that the inaugural and final ceremonies of the three-day games will be held in the Punjab Stadium. The games will he played at various grounds located in the city.
More than 3000 players and officials...
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