Swimming competition in freezing London
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LONDON: British swimmers braved the chilly weather to enjoy the traditional Christmas Day swim in London.
The 145-year old traditional swimming event was held at the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park. The temperature has been dropped below zero degree celsius in London.
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Aerial strikes kill 8 militants in Orakzai
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PESHAWAR: Security forces backed by jet planes pounded militants’ positions in Orakzai Agency on Friday, killing eight extremists and injuring 10 others.
The jet aircrafts carried out bombing in Ferozkhel, in which eight militants were killed.
The strikes also left three hideouts and several vehicles destroyed.
In addition, according to Swat Media Center, four militants were killed in Operation Rah-e-Rast during the...
2 swine flu patients die in Karachi
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KARACHI: Two more patients of swine flu died in different city hospitals here on Friday, raising the death toll to five in Sindh so far.
A 70-year old swine flu patient was admitted to Ziauddin Hospital on 22nd December and another 30-year-old man with the disease symptons to Isolation Ward of Civil Hospital. Both died today, said health officials.
Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed said that the blood samples of...
Another accused of Karachi bank robbery held
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PESHAWAR: Another member of the gang, which is involved in the biggest bank robbery of country’s history, has been apprehended along with looted money from Peshawar.
According to Police authorities, accused Mohsin is the accomplice of Shahid, who is already in the police custody.
Authorities further said that alleged dacoit was detained with the help of intelligence agencies.
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Suspect held, hand grenades, explosives seized: police
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LAHORE: The police on Friday apprehended a suspected person and recovered two hand grenades and explosives from his possession.
According to sources, the police raided a house located in Margala Town of the federal capital on a tip off and arrested the suspect.
The suspect wanted to carry out terrorist activities during Muharram, the police claimed.
According to police, 16 suspected people have been arrested in different...
Fazl meets Nawaz
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LAHORE: Chief of Jamiat Ulemae Islam Fazl group (JUI-F) Molana Fazl-ur-Reham said Pakistan is facing several challenges, however, national security should remain a priority.
While talking to media after meeting with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in Raiwand, he said we should not look towards foreign powers to run the country.
He said the process of cooperation among politicians should continue while measures should be taken...
Sattar demands serious notice of Karachi target killing
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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Dr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar has demanded that the President, the Prime Minister and other top officials should take serous notice of the ongoing incidents of target killing in Karachi.
Addressing a news conference at the MQM’s Center Nine Zero, he said that the people, who are involved in these heinous crimes, should be awarded exemplary punishment.
Sattar said that some 11...
Munib seeks guarantee on Taliban talks
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KARACHI: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s Chairman Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman has said political parties, which are in favor of dialogue with Taliban, should tell who would guarantee the success of these talks.
Talking to Geo News correspondent in Karachi, he said the job of religious scholars is to address religious issues while government is responsible to maintain peace in the country.
Mufti Munib further said Parliament...
Constitution has no room for military courts: Awan
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KARACHI: Federal Law Minister Babar Awan Friday said that there was no room for military courts in the Constitution.
Speaking to media at the PPP Secretariat here, he said that there was complete harmony among the state institutions.
Earlier, the law minister visited the Mazar-e-Quaid and laid floral wreath at the grave.
“I have advised the government to increase the number of judges because I am in favor of early...
PAF working on plan to cut civilian losses: Air Chief
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ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman says that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) remains prepared to save the nation from any internal and external threat.
He was speaking to the airmen, who are taking part in the ongoing military operation against militants in South Waziristan.
Lauding the performance and high-morale of airmen, he said that the PAF will fully cooperate with the Pakistan...
Police release photo of Shakrial bomber
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police, releasing the photograph of Shakrial suicide attacker, announced that cash prize of Rs500,000 will be given for providing information about the bomber.
According to IG Islamabad Syed Kaleem Imam, an FIR has been registered at Shehzad Town Police Station under Sections 324, 302, Explosive Act 4/3 and ATA 7.
The IG Islamabad said name of the informer will be kept secret.
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Mushahid sees no decline in rulers’ greed
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Q Secretary General Mushahid Hussain has said that despite the fact that rulers are repeatedly facing the humiliation, there is no decline in their greed.
Speaking at a ceremony hosted to mark Quaid’s birth anniversary here, he said Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal and Fatima Jinnah are the role models for his party.
“There is a complete unity in the leadership of Q-league. We are fully...
Jinnah Hydropower, Gomal dam to complete next year
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LAHORE: Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Shakeel Durrani has said Jinnah Hydropower project and Gomal Zam dam will be completed by July and October 2010, respectively.
Chairman WAPDA said this while talking to media on his visit to the dams.
He said Gomal Zam dam would provide water to 163,000 acres of land in South Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan.
Gomal Zam dam project will help generate...
Ghaus rebuffs talk of Zardari’s resignation
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KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-n leader Ghaus Ali Shah has said that it is wrong to demand resignation from President Asif Ali Zardari because he enjoys the constitutional amnesty.
Speaking to media after visiting the Quaid mausoleum here on Friday, he said the ministers, whose names are included in the list of NRO beneficiaries, should step down to fight their cases in the courts.
However, he said that it was not a...
President, others visit Quaid’s mausoleum
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KARACHI: On the 133rd birth anniversary of the Founder of the Nation, the change of guard ceremony was held at Quaid’s mausoleum with guards, belonging to Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, handing responsibility.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah and others visited Mazar-e-Quaid and offered prays and laid floral wreath.
Change of guard ceremony was...
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