Blasts aimed at creating distance between PPP, people: Qaim
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DADU: Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah Sunday said bomb blasts are being carried out with an aim to create distance between Pakistan People’s Party and people.
At a press briefing here at Circuit House, the Chief Minister the police and people have demonstrated courage by apprehending the accused of Karachi and Dadu blasts.
Earlier, Syed Qaim Ali Shah announced Rs100,000 each for the injured of Dadu blast during...
Hariri sees new page in Lebanon-Syria ties
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DAMASCUS: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Sunday he agreed with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on practical steps to open up “new horizons” in ties between the two Arab neighbors.
Hariri was speaking at the end of a two-day visit to Syria that marked the end to nearly five years of animosity between Damascus and the broad political alliance led by Hariri.
“We want to open new horizons...
NATO claims responsibility for civilian deaths
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KABUL: The NATO force in Afghanistan Sunday said 12 Afghan civilians were killed when a rocket missed its intended target during a major offensive against the Taliban.
“Two rockets from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launched at insurgents firing upon Afghan and ISAF forces impacted approximately 300 metres off their intended target, killing 12 civilians in Nad Ali district, Helmand province...
Suspect held in Bannu: police
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LAKI MARWAT: A suspected man was arrested and his accomplice fled on Sunday evening near the residence of Iqbal Marwat, the District Police Officer of Bannu.
While search operation was under way to apprehend the other missing person, the police said.
According to police authorities, the suspected person apparently came to the area to condole the death of blast victims. However, the local people became alert over his...
US ”disappointed” with lack of Mideast peace: Clinton
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DOHA: US State Secretary Hillary Clinton said Sunday that Washington was “disappointed” with the lack of a breakthrough in the Middle East peace process, but stressed solutions cannot be forced.
“I know people are disappointed that we have not yet achieved a breakthrough. The President, (Middle East peace envoy) Senator (George) Mitchell, and I are also disappointed,” she told the US-Islamic World...
Pro-judiciary rallies staged across country
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KARACHI: Lawyers bodies, civil society and various political parties staged countrywide demonstrations on Sunday in support of superior judiciary after it struck down two presidential orders about the appointment of judges on Saturday evening.
The Jamaat-e-Islami held a protest demo in front of Karachi Press Club against the government. The protestors were holding placards inscribed with pro-judiciary slogans.
The protest...
Pak-Iran gas pipeline pact to be signed on March 8: Qamar
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SANGHAR: Federal Minister for Petroleum and Minerals Syed Naveed Qamar Sunday said the completion of Pak-Iran gas pipeline project will help overcome the country’s gas crisis.
Speaking to media persons after the inauguration ceremony of a gas processing plant in Sanjar Junejo village here, he said all the matters relating to Pak-Iran gas pipeline project have been finalized and that all is set to sign the project on...
PPP workers stage rallies in support of President
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ISLAMABAD: The activists of Pakistan Peoples Party staged rallies in different cities to show support for President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday.
The PPP workers held demonstration outside the Lahore Press Club against Pakistan Muslim League-N. They chanted slogans in support of party’s Co-Chairman President Asif Ali Zardari and burned effigy of PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif.
Rana Aftab Ahmed, Senator Faisal Raza Abidi...
IMF lauds Pakistan steps for economic stability
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DUBAI: International Monetary Fund (IMF) lauding the steps taken by Pakistan towards economic stability, assured Pakistan of its continued association in future for improvement of the country’s economic condition.
Adnan Mazari, an IMF official, expressed these views in Dubai during a fourth review meeting of the Fund for releasing loan to Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Finance, Shaukat Tarin represented Pakistan at...
Fire breaks out at Karachi garment factory
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KARACHI: A fire broke out at a garment factory located in Landhi Industrial Area in Karachi, Geo reported Sunday.
All fire tenders were taking part in the efforts to douse the blaze, which was still raging, the fire tender officers said.
On information, the fire fighters rushed to the scene.
A woman and factory worker, who fell unconscious due to the smoke, were shifted to the Jinnah Hospital for medical aid. They were...
Altaf voices concern over judiciary-govt clash
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LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Altaf Hussain has expressed concerns about rising confrontation between government and judiciary.
In a statement issued from London today (Sunday), Altaf Hussain said Pakistan is passing through a very critical time and under such circumstances the clash between the government and the judiciary cannot be termed positive.
He called on the rulers to stay away from any possible confrontation...
Moon not sighted, 1st Rabi-ul-Awal on Tuesday
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KARACHI: The Rabi-ul-Awal moon has not been sighted today, the Ruet-e-Halal Committee has announced Sunday.
The Rabi-ul-Awal one will fall on Tuesday, Feb 16, the committee said, adding that 12th Rabi-ul-Awal, Eid Milad-un-Nabi, will be celebrated on Feb 27.
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Go ahead launch a movement against PPP: Badar
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LAHORE: General Secretary Pakistan People’s Party Jehangir Badar said his party has faced four eras of dictatorships and now whoever wants to launch a movement may do so because it is his right.
Speaking with media persons here at Aibak polo ground, Jehangir Badar said judges’ appointment is a judicial matter, therefore, he cannot make give any comments in this regard.
He said Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz...
President bound to consult CJ: Saifullah
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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (Like-minded Group) President Salim Saifullah has said that President Asif Ali Zardari is bound under Article 177 of the Constitution to appoint judges in consultation with the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Addressing a press conference at the residence of party’s Secretary Information Mian Asif, he urged the government not to make it an issue of ego and consult the judiciary to avert...
Imran for justice above ‘roti, kapra, makan’
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QUETTA: Tehrik-e-Insaaf chief Imran Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan needed justice more than PPP’s slogan ‘roti kapra and makan’ (bread, clothing and shelter).
In a telephone address to his party’s workers at Quetta Press Club, he said that the government wanted to bring the judges of its own choice. However, he said that his party would fully resist any such move by the government.
Khan urged the need for...
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