Bid to attack Americans foiled, 6 held
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LAHORE: The Lahore police on Monday arrested six terrorists for allegedly planning to carry out suicide attacks on Americans in a local five-star hotel and other places.
This was revealed by SSP Investigation Chaudhy Zulfiqar Hamed at a press conference in Lahore today (Monday).
He said that DSP Waris Bharwana and Inspector Rais Khan searched a suspected car and motorcycle at Shahidra check-post and recovered suicide...
Joint team to probe attack on Rashid
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LAHORE: The Punjab Government has constituted a joint investigation team to hold inquiry into the attack on Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rashid.
According to the statement issued by Punjab government, a joint investigation team comprising Punjab police, ISI and IB has been formed to probe firing on Rashid.
It further said families of victims would be compensated while the injured would receive treatment at the government’s...
Police record Rashid statement
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RAWALPINDI: The police have recorded statement of Sheikh Rashid, chief of Awami National Party, who was attacked by unknown armed men at his election office Monday.
According to reports, SHO Pir Wadhai police station recorded Rashid’s statement.
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Fear of defeat led to attack: Rashid
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RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim league Sheikh Rashid on Monday said that those killed in today’s armed attack were his childhood friends, not personal guards.
“My two friends died on the spot while the third one passed away in the hospital,” he told Geo on telephone.
Rashid said that the decision to kill him was motivated over fear of defeat.
“Thanks to Almighty that I am safe. I have won many elections and will...
Shahbaz phones Rashid, inquires health
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RAWALPINDI: Punjab’s Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif called Sheikh Rashid, chief of the Awami National Party, to inquire his health.
According to sources, Chief Minister Shahbaz condemned the attempt to assassinate Sheikh Rashid and assured him to arrest the culprits.
He thanked to the Almighty that Sheikh Rashid remained safe from the attack.
Earlier, the chief minister constituted a joint committee to probe the incident,...
Sheikh Rashid’s statement registered
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RAWALPINDI: SHO Pir Wadhai Police Station has recorded the statement of Awami Muslim League Chief and seasoned politician Sheikh Rashid.
Sheikh Rashid escaped a life attempt earlier today, when unknown assailants opened fire at him outside his election office here Monday.
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Vote campaign be slowed down, Rana asks ECP
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LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Monday denouncing the attempt to assassinate Sheikh Rashid, said investigation is underway into the incident.
Addressing the Punjab Assembly, the Provincial Law Minister said the Election Commission should advise the contesting candidates to slow down their election campaigns.
The Opposition leader Chaudhry Zaheeruddin, however, said that the purpose of the armed attack was to...
Dr. Fauzia seeks ‘results, not statements’
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KARACHI: Dr. Fauzia Siddiqi and Ismat Siddiqi, the sister and mother of Dr. Aafia Siddiqi, today met Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and called for ‘results’ instead of mere statements.
The meeting was held at the Governor House, where Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khan and Federal Minister Farooq Sattar were also present.
The meeting also discussed matters regarding conviction of Dr. Aafia Siddiqi in the US court.
Later,...
Altaf slams attack on Rashid
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LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement quaid Altaf Hussain has strongly denounced the attack on Sheikh Rashid, chief of the Awami National Party.
In a statement issued from London today, he described the armed attack as worst example of terrorism, which deserved full condemnation.
He prayed for the early recovery of Rashid’s health and expressed grief on the death of AML workers. The MQM chief also called for a high-level...
Foreign hand not ruled out in Karachi attacks: Malik
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday said that involvement of foreign hand behind Karachi bombings could not be ruled out on the basis of some evidence.
Speaking to media at the Parliament House, he urged New Delhi to stop leveling allegations against Pakistan on every matter and resolve issues through composite dialogue.
The interior minister reiterated that there was no presence of private US...
Buttt leaves for Dubai to attend ICC meeting
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LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Butt has left here on Monday for Dubai to attend the meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Besides Ijaz Butt, other officials of the PCB will also participate in the two-day ICC meeting to be held from February 9.
Talking with media, Ijaz Butt said that he would point out the matter of not including the Pakistani cricketers in the IPL and record a strong...
Aisam back home after winning doubles title in SA
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LAHORE: Pakistan tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq has returned home after winning the doubles event in the South African Open Tennis Tournament, held in Johannesburg.
Aisam with Rohan Bopanna clinched their first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour doubles title after a hard-fought 2-6, 6-3, 10-5 victory over Karol Beck and Harold Levy in the final of $442,500 South African Open on Sunday.
Talking with media...
Iran launches 2 production lines to make drones
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TEHRAN: Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi on Monday opened two production lines for the manufacture of “advanced” unmanned aircraft or drones.
The drones would be able to carry out “surveillance, detection and even assaults with high precision,” the report said.
Iran has in the past week been announcing a spate of technological and military achievements in the run up to the 31st anniversary...
NA passes Banking Companies (amendment) bill 2009
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Monday passed Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962, (The Banking Companies (amendment) bill 2009) moved by Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin.
Makhdom Shahabudin tabled the amendment Bill in the House on behalf of Minister for Finance after it was presented by the Standing Committee for consideration.
The house also admitted four identical...
KSE-100 Index up 40 points
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KARACHI: The local equities market witnessed fresh investment Monday, contributing 40 points to the benchmark KSE-100 Index which finished the day at 9,810.
Green numbers were witnessed on trade screens when the share market began today’s business. Investors picked up stocks from selective counters of banking and energy sectors.
Today’s trade volume was recorded at 180 million shares.
Lafraj Cement led the front runners...
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