PM announces aid for Muzaffarabad blast victims
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced financial support for the victims of Muzaffarabad bomb blast.
Talking to Raja Farooq Haider on telephone, PM Gilani strongly condemned the bombing outside Imambargah and expressed grief over the loss of human lives.
PM Gilani announced financial help of Rs500,000 for the deceased and Rs100,000 for the injured.
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31 hurt in Karachi blast
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KARACHI: Thirty-one people, including police and rangers personnel, have been injured in a blast near Orangi Town’s Kasba Morr area in Karachi.
According to the Police, the blast occurred due to gas-blockage in a manhole.
It may be mention here that blast had taken place when a Muharram procession was crossing the blast site.
Tension erupted the area after the blast while three vehicles were set on fire by the enraged...
Several killed in Iran clashes
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TEHRAN: Iranian state television confirmed that several people were killed in clashes between pro-regime forces and opposition supporters in Tehran during rituals commemorating one of Shiite Islam’’s leading figures on Sunday.
“As rioters stepped up provocation and destruction, Imam Hussain mourners
stood against these evil-doings and clashes happened at some spots in the city between the two groups,”...
Altaf welcomes President Zardari’s views
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LONDON: Commenting on President Zardari’s speech on the occasion of 2nd death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)’s Chief Altaf Hussain said views expressed by President Zardari are valuable and MQM welcomes it.
In a statement, Altaf Hussain said people of Pakistan, whether belonging to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) or any other political party, had condemned Benazir Bhutto’s assassination.
“Leaders...
People of Punjab will always support PPP: Taseer
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LAHORE: Governor Punjab Salman Taseer, lashing out at a section of media for demanding President Zardari’s resignation, ruled out any possibility of mid-term election in the country.
Addressing a gathering in Kot Lakhpat on the occasion of 2nd death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, he said President Zardari’s power is not restricted only to the signing authority but President has the power of public support.
Governor...
President, PM condemn Muzaffarabad suicide blast
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the suicide blast in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir on Sunday, which caused loss of precious lives and injuries.
The President and the Prime Minister in separate messages expressed their resolve not to be deterred by such acts of cowardice and to take all measures to eliminate extremism and terrorism from the country.
The...
10 killed, 81 hurt in Muzaffarabad blast
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MUZAFFARABAD: At least 10 people were killed and 81 injured on Sunday after a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of the CMH in Muzaffarabad.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir has announced financial support of Rs200,000 for the victims.
Sources said a suicide bomber blew himself up near Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Muzaffarabad.
Pak Army reached the scene after the incident and initiated rescue...
10 killed, scores injured in Muzaffarabad blast
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MUZAFFARABAD: At least 10 people were killed and scores of people injured on Sunday after a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of the CMH in Muzaffarabad.
Housing Minister of Azad Kashmir Murtaza Gilani confirmed that 12 people died in the blast.
Besides, a noted religious scholar Mufti Kifayat Hussain said that at least five people were killed and 54 others injured in the blast.
Meanwhile, the Army took control...
Another swine flu victim dies
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KARACHI: Another patient of swine flu has died in a private hospital in Karachi.
According to Sindh Dengue Surveillance Cell, a 55-year old infected man was admitted to a private hospital, on December 17, near M. A. Jinnah Road on complain of swine flu.
As per the records of the surveillance cell, the total death toll due to swine flu has reached to six in Karachi.
The National Institute of Health, Islamabad has confirmed...
Govt taking steps for rule of law: Rabbani
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KARACHI: Senator Raza Rabbaini, deputy secretary general Pakistan Peoples Party, has said that the government is taking measures for rule of law and supremacy of constitution in the country.
Speaking to media at a ceremony held to mark the second death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto here on Sunday, he said that the nation would soon hear good news about strengthening of democracy.
A large number of PPP activist, senor...
Several injured in Muzaffarabad blast
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MUZAFFARABAD: A blast has been reported in Muzaffarbad, Geo News reported Sunday.
According to details reaching here, several people have been wounded in the blast.
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Blast reported near Kasba Morr in Karachi, several injured
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KARACHI: A blast has occurred near Kasba turning in Karachi, the Police reported Sunday.
According to the Chippa sources, several injured, including a girl and rangers personnel, have been rushed to a nearby hospital.
Fire has broken out at the site of the blast. Police said it was a low intensity blast.
Hospital sources said two policemen are among the wounded.
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US ready to seize Pak nuke installments: Qazi
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PESHAWAR: Former Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Qazi Hussin Ahmed has alleged that the United States has made the arrangements for the seizure of country’s nuclear installments.
Speaking to media at a reception in Ghazi, Ahmed said the Americans have established their set-up in Kahota and Tarbela.
A large number of Americans are present in the country, he told media.
He expressed serious concerns over presence of Americans...
Curfew lifted in Mangora
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SWAT: The authorities have lifted the curfew imposed in Swat’s city of Mangora early morning today.
Following the enforcement of curfew in Mingora, security forces conducted search operation.
While business activities and markets have remained closed during this period.
Some 30 suspected persons have been apprehended and a cache of arms seized in the operation.
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SWA operation: forces destroyed terrorist’s hideouts
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WANA: Security forces conducted search and clearance operation in Mandech area of Razmak sector and 2 terrorist hideouts were destroyed.
According to the ISPR, forces recovered terrorist medical facility, X-Ray machine, Oxygen cylinders, surgical equipment and miscellaneous medicals equipments along with large number of ammunitions and IEDs.
During operation Rah-e-Nijat, armed forces carried out search and clearance...
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