Lahore attack, 9 victims laid to rest
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LAHORE: Out of 13 victims, who died in today’s car bomb blast in Lahore, nine were laid to rest on Monday night.
The funeral prayers of eight victims, including six policemen, were offered at Police Line. On this occasion, IG Punjab Tarim Salim Dogar said an inquiry team has been formed to probe the terror attack.
Earlier in the day, a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a building where police interrogate...
Sabir wins 7th stage of Tour de Pakistan
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RAHIMYAR KHAN: The participants of the Tour de Pakistan reached Rahimyar Khan from Bahawalpur in the seventh stage which was won by Sabir Ali of the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC).
In all, 47 cyclists left Bahawalpur for Rahimyar Khan in the seventh stage, which consists of 200 km. This distance was completed by 42 cyclists.
Sabir Ali was the first to reach the destination, winning second successive stage in the event....
US drone strikes kill 5 in NWA
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MIRANSHAH: Three missiles fired by US drone aircraft killed five persons on Monday in North Waziristan tribal region.
The missiles from two drones hit a militant compound in Miranshah, killing five persons and injuring three others.
According to reports, two drones fired three missiles in Miranshah bazaar.
Two buildings in the centre of the bazaar were hit and destroyed in the attack, said sources.
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Nigeria religious attacks claim 500 lives
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ABUJA: Nigeria’’s government sent in troops to the flashpoint Jos region on Monday after machete-wielding gangs attacked Christian villages, killing at least 500 people, officials say.
Police arrested scores of people in the wake of the attacks which came just weeks after another outburst of Muslim-Christian violence, which left hundreds dead.
Newspapers said Muslim residents of the villages had been warned...
India hold South Africa to 3-3 draw
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NEW DELHI: Hosts India claimed the fourth spot after a thrilling 3-3 draw with South
Africa, who finished fifth and relegated Pakistan to sixth place.
After Lloyd Norris-Jones had put South Africa ahead in the seventh minute, Sarvanjit Singh and Diwakar Ram struck in quick succession to give India a 2-1 lead at the interval.
South Africa, who had beaten Pakistan earlier in the league, made it 3-2 through Justin Reid-Ross...
Army Chief, President discuss security
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ISLAMABAD: A meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief of Army Staff Ashfaq Parvez Kayani held a meeting here Monday and discussed current security situation.
Earlier today, President Zardari and and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani also met here.
Spokesperson to the President former senator Farhatullah Babar said that issues relating to the constitutional reforms package and the President’s forthcoming address...
Altaf expresses grief on death of girls at Pindi hostel
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LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain today expressed profound grief over death of female students over blaze at National Foundation Girls Hostel in Rawalpindi.
In a statement issued from London, Altaf sympathized with the families of victims and prayed for the fast recovery of injured.
Meanwhile, the MQM chief also demanded of the federal and provincial governments to hold an inquiry into the fire incident.
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Hockey: Selectors, team management at loggerheads
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NEW DELHI: Differences developed between the selection committee and the team management in the wake of Pakistan’s dismal performance in the FIH World Cup hockey tournament.
The selection committee sources said that senior players were brought in the team on the insistence of the team management.
A heated debate was also held between chairman selection committee Hasan Sardar and the team management in Indian city of...
SC summons Karachi administrator
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KARACHI: The Supreme Court has summoned Karachi administrator Lala Fazlur Rehman in a petition filed against establishment of oil tankers’ stand and workshops at Sheeren Jinnah Colony.
The three-member bench headed by Chef Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry heard the case in the Supreme Court Karachi Registry.
The applicant argued that the residents, who were living around Main Clifton Block-1 road, were suffering...
Shahbaz urges end to energy crisis for investment
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Monday that overcoming the current energy crisis was vital to attract foreign investment.
He was speaking to Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment Salim H. Mandiwala at the Chief Minister House.
The chief minister said that his government was taking every measure to increase the investment in the province.
An Investment Board, he said, was also set up to...
Afghan President due in Pakistan on March 10
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ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Hamid Karzai will arrive here on March 10, said a Foreign Office statement on Monday.
This will be President Karzai’’s first visit to Pakistan after his re-election last year.
During his stay, Karzai will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani.
The visit will contribute towards further strengthening brotherly ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan and...
Drone strike reported in NWA, casualties feared
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MIRANSHAH: A US drone strike has occurred in North Waziristan tribal region, according to reports.
Casualties are feared in the attack.
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KSE draws more investment; Index gains 114 points
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KARACHI: The investors went ahead and took fresh positions Monday at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), contributing 114 more points to the benchmark KSE-100 Index which finished the day at 9,704.
The suicide car bomb blast in Lahore failed to shatter the confidence of the investors who took particular interest in the blue chips.
Market turnover was recorded at 170 million shares with Lotte Pakistan taking the lead at Rs11.11...
Indian parliament in deadlock over women quota bill
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NEW DELHI: An attempt by India’’s government to pass legislation reserving a third of all seats for women in parliament failed Monday as politicians opposed to the draft law forced repeated adjournments.
The government had been confident that the Women Reservation Bill, which has been stalled for 14 years, would gather the required votes to pass in the upper house on Monday after being presented on International...
Pakistan beaten again as Australia reach semis
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NEW DELHI: Favourites Australia sweated to a 2-1 win over Pakistan on Monday to join England in the semi-finals from group B in the men’’s field hockey World Cup.
Veteran penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas put a rejuvenated Pakistan ahead in the 24th minute, before Desmond Abbott scored twice in the second half to clinch victory for the Kookaburras.
European champions England, who had won all four previous...
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