Jafria Alliance announces strike, gives 48-hour ultimatum
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KARACHI: Jafria Alliance chief Allama Abbas Kumaili has announced to observe a complete strike on Saturday in Karachi in protest against the Karachi blasts.
Addressing a news conference at his residence here on Friday, he set a 48-hour ultimatum for the government to act against the culprits.
He said that the blasts were a well-planned conspiracy. What were the police and other law enforcement agencies doing,” he...
Pakistan HC Malik meets Indian foreign secretary
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to New Delhi Shahid Malik has said that India is eager to resume dialogue with Pakistan from this month, for which dates and agenda are being considered.
Following his meeting with Indian foreign secretary Nirupama Rao in New Delhi today, Malik said: “We discussed the possible agenda and the dates for the meeting. We have to find mutually-convenient time and date.”
Asked...
India on top with 32 gold medals in SAG
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DHAKA: Pakistani and Indian squash players will meet in team event while India are still on top of the points table in the South Asian Games.
After succeeding in squash singles event, Pakistan have an edge over India in team event also.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s handball team has qualified for the final.
Kaleemullah Khan of Pakistan won bronze medal in individual event of 50 meter pistol shooting while the national team...
Bomb found in Jinnah Hospital defused
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KARACHI: The second bomb, recovered from the premises of Jinnah Hospital, was defused by the bomb disposal squad on Friday.
The bomb was planted in a TV monitor.
According to reports, the monitor was spotted at the same place where first blast had taken place. The volunteers identified it and informed the police. The bomb disposal squad was immediately called to defuse it.
According to authorities, it was a 20-kg bomb,...
Altaf condoles death of UC nazim, workers
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LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain expressed profound grief over the deaths of five party workers, including UC nazim Mohammad Khalil and other mourners.
He also expressed deep sorrow about the injured party’s activist.
In a statement, Altaf Hussain paid tributes to martyrs, UC nazim Saddar Town Mohammad Khalil, Khurram Hakeem, Shafiuddin, Ghulam Murtaza and Jameel Ahmed.
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Geo airs exclusive footage of Jinnah Hospital blast
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KARACHI: Geo TV has received an exclusive CCTV footage of the Jinnah Hospital blast, in which at least 13 people were killed and dozen others wounded on Friday.
The footage shows the scenes before and after the blast in the hospital’s emergency ward.
It shows the blast took place outside the ward at a time when the injured of the Nursery blast were being shifted to hospital.
The targeted ward has been shown from four...
India always betrayed Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed
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LAHORE: Banned Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed says that India has always betrayed Pakistan in the name of talks.
Addressing a Kashmir Solidarity Rally here on Friday, he has asked Indian Home Minister Chidambaram to meet him first in Lahore before heading to Islamabad.
Earlier, he led a rally from Chobrgi to Punjab Assembly to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day. The participants of the rally were holding placards...
President, PM condemn Karachi bombings
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday strongly condemned the two blasts in Karachi that killed several people and injured many others.
The two leaders in their separate messages termed the attack a heinous act and vowed that the perpetrators will not escape the iron hand of law. President Zardari and Prime Minister Gilani said the murderers of innocent people committed...
Kaira condemns Karachi terror attacks
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ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira Friday strongly condemned the blasts in Karachi which resulted in loss of precious lives and injuries to others.
In a statement, he expressed profound condolences with the bereaved families and prayed for early recovery of those who sustained injuries in the blast. He said the terrorists were enemies of Pakistan and Islam and added it was a shameful act...
Kamal denounces Karachi blasts
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KARACHI: Karachi City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has strongly condemned the two bomb blasts, in which at least 22 people were killed on Friday.
Speaking to Geo, he sympathized with the bereaved families. He said the terrorist could not succeed through such cowardly acts of terrorism.
Kamal said that the city government was fully focused on the treatment of injured people.
He said that the city government has made arrangements...
President summons NA session on Feb 8
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday summoned National Assembly session on February 8.
This will be the 19th session of the lower house, which will commence on Monday at 4pm.
According to sources, the session is likely to continue for 18 days. However, a final decision in this regard will be made by House Business Advisory Committee.
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Bomb recovered in Jinnah Hospital
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KARACHI: Another bomb has been recovered from the premises of Jinnah Hospital here, police said today.
The bomb was planted in a TV set, which was identified by the security personnel present in the hospital.
The bomb disposal squad has been called to defuse the bomb.
It may be reminded that at least 10 people died and more than 50 sustained injuries in a powerful bomb blast at Jinnah Hospital.
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Chehlum tragedy: 40-day mourning announced
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LAHORE: Renowned Shia cleric Allama Hasan Zafar Naqvi, announcing a 40-day nationwide mourning, demanded the judiciary to take suo moto notice of the deadly terror attacks.
Addressing a news conference in Lahore on Friday, he called on all people to maintain calm and exhibit patience. “What is the connection of martyrs with the US drone strikes,” he asked the champions of Islam.
He said there was no justification...
Karachi blasts, ANP backs mourning call
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KARACHI: The Awami National Party Sindh has strongly condemned the Karachi blasts that killed at least 20 people.
ANP Sindh President Shahi Syed expressed sympathies with the relatives of blasts’ victims and announced 3-day mourning.
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Mirza denounces Karachi blasts, announces help
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KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza, denouncing the deadly bomb blasts in Karachi, has termed it an attack against the country’s stability.
Speaking to newsmen here on Friday, he said no conclusion could be made about the blast till the completion of inquiry.
“The perpetrators of the blats are enemies of Pakistan,” he said.
On this occasion, he also called on people to remain peaceful and don’t...
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