PM to address nation on Friday
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will address the nation on Friday at 07:00pm, Geo News reported.
Prime Minister will take the nation into confidence regarding constitutional reforms, sources told Geo.
He will address the nation on first Friday of every month on radio.
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PM to address nation tomorrow
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will address the nation on Friday at 07:00pm, Geo News reported.
Prime Minister will take the nation into confidence regarding constitutional reforms, sources told Geo.
He will address the nation on first Friday of every month on radio.
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Mafia stopping me from serving lawyers: Soomro
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KARACHI: Sindh Bar Council Vice Chairman and Law Minister Ayaz Soomro has said that a particular mafia wants to stop him from serving the lawyers.
Addressing a hurriedly called news conference along with six members at Sindh Bar Council office here, Soomro said that a residential colony and hostel would be built for the members of council in Karachi.
The office of SBC will also be shifted to any better place, he said,...
Pak forex reserves rise to $14.8039 bln
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KARACHI: Pakistan’’s total liquid foreign reserves have climbed to 14.8039 billion dollars, said statement issued by State Bank of Pakistan here on Thursday.
The foreign reserves held by SBP amounted 10.9664 billion dollarson February 27, 2010, whereas net foreign reserves held by banks other than the State Bank figured 3.8375 billion dollars.
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Smear campaign underway to defame politicians: Fazl
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TALAGANG: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman says that a smear campaign is underway to malign the politicians and it seems that plans are to wrap up the system.
“The democratic institutions are weak while dictatorial powers are strong,” he said in a chat with reporters in Talagang.
“I wish this system remains continued and this is the reason why we are tolerating it besides so many differences,”...
Police seizes 12 rockets with launchers in Jand
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ATTOCK: Police have seized 12 rockets along with launchers in Tehsil Jand of Attock.
DPO Attock, Fakhar Sultan said that 5 accused have been arrested following the blowing up of two CD shops. He said 12 rockets with launchers were recovered on a lead provided by the arrested during investigation.
The rockets measure 42 mm which were brought here with the intention of carrying out a terrorist activity, police sources said.
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WEF honours Kamal ‘YGL’ award
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KARACHI: Syed Mustafa Kamal former mayor Karachi has been named a 2010 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, which annually recognizes young leaders for their accomplishments and their potential impact.
The forum, based in Geneva, Switzerland, named 197 honorees this year from 72 countries. A candidate pool of nearly 5,000 individuals was examined by a selection committee.
Former City Nazim Mustafa Kamal and...
Chiniot incident: medical report confirms torture
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CHIHIOT: Five policemen, involved in torture of robbery accused publicly at a Chinot police station, were sent to jail. Clause 7 of Anti Terrorism Act was also included in the charge sheet.
Medical report confirmed the torture on victims.
Sub-inspector Obaidullah Kaliar and constables Muhammed Afzal, Sajjad and Sarfraz tortured in public Riaz, Wajid Kumhar, Zeeshan Lohar and Sharif Lohar, who were accused of a robbery...
3 cops arrested in connection with public torture
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JALALPUR BHATTIAN: Three policemen, who were seen torturing the accused publicly in a video aired by Geo New on Wednesday, were arrested on Thursday.
Acting on the order of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, DIG Gujranwala Zulfiqar Cheema visited the police station himself and took the action against the policemen involved in the brutal act.
The cops shown in the video were identified as Constables Waris, Ejaz and...
Flour export after estimation of new crop: Gondal
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ISLAMABAD: Food and Agriculture Minister Nazar Muhammad Gondal on Thursday said that the government would allow the export of flour only after having estimation of the new crop.
This he said while talking to delegation of All Pakistan Flour Mills Association in the federal capital.
The delegation was led by APFA President Iqbal Daud along with representatives of Azad Kashmir and four other provinces.
The federal minister...
63 die, dozens injured in Indian temple stampede
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LUCKNOW: A stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in northern India Thursday as thousands of people jostled with each other to get free clothes and utensils, leaving at least 63 people dead and dozens more injured, officials said.
The force of the stampede was so great, it knocked down a gate at the temple compound in Kunda, a small town 110 miles (180kilometers) southeast of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state.
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China’’s defense budget to grow 7.5% in 2010
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BEIJING: China plans to increase its defense budget by 7.5 percent in 2010, only about half of last year’’s planned growth of 14.9 percent, a parliament spokesman said here on Thursday.
The planned defense budget is 532.115 billion yuan (about 78 billion U.S. dollars), a rise of about 37 billion yuan from last year’’s defense expenditure, Li Zhaoxing, spokesman for the annual session of the National...
Pakistan beaten by England 2-5
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NEW DELHI: England defeated Pakistan in an important Pool B match of the World Cup hockey tournament here on Thursday.
Jonty Clarks made the first goal for England on a pass from James Tendal while the second goal was scored by Ashley Jackson.
Pakistan got two penalty corners but the national team could not take any advantage.
However, Shakeel Abbasi reduced England’s lead scoring a goal in the 45th minute during second...
Hearing into ‘Haq Mehr’ case adjourned
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PESHAWAR: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry issued notice to defendant in ‘Haq Mehr’ case.
The CJ Wednesday took notice of a report aired by Geo News about 70-year-old Saeeda Sultan, who has been waiting for the court’s verdict on her application about recovery of ‘Haq Mehr’ for the last 40 years.
She appeared before court with her counsel Mohib ullah Kakakhel Thursday. Counsel told the court that her...
Govt taking forward vision of Ms Bhutto: PM
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PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the government believed in the politics of reconciliation and was taking along opposition and coalition partners in its endeavours for the country’s interest.
Addressing members of the PPP parliamentary party here on a day-long visit to the provincial metropolis, Gilani said his government was taking forward the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto...
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