
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has expressed concerns over deteriorating situation of Balochistan, directing Inspector General Police to submit a list of victims of targeted killings in the province in the last six months. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing of a petition on the law and order […]
Sep 3 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan’s vice-captain Mohammad Hafeez has said that his team will look to carry forward the momentum, gained by a comprehensive win over Australia in the second One Day International (ODIs). The two teams will meet in the third and final encounter on Monday. The Kangaroos thrashed Pakistan by four wickets in the first clash, before […]
Sep 3 2012 | Posted in
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Despite the Rimsha Masih case turned a new twist, the bail hearing for the young Christian girl was adjourned until Tuesday. She was in police custody since she was arrested in a poor Islamabad suburb more than two weeks ago accused of burning papers of Noorani Qaeda. In what appeared to be a dramatic move, […]

In what appeared to be a rare development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan urged the Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry to take suo motu notice of Shia killings across the country. He condemned the killings of Shia while addressing a joint press conference while sitting with prominent leader of Sunnat Wal Jamaat […]
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In what appeared to be a surprised movement, President Asif Ali Zardari has said that local body elections would be held before general polls. The president told his party leadership while presiding over a meeting of Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) core committee in Bilawal House Karachi. He also issued directives to hold municipal elections before […]
Sep 3 2012 | Posted in
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At least three persons died while 18 others sustained injuries when an explosively-laden vehicle rammed an SUV belonging to the United States Consulate in Peshawar. According to the security officials, the blast occurred at Abdara road in University Town, a posh area of the city. According to the media reports the bomb-proof vehicle of US […]

Philippe Gilbert and Tom Boonen to lead Team Belgium at the World Championships 2012 Belgium is sending a powerful squad at the UCI Road World Championships under the leadership of Tom Boonen and Philippe Gilbert. Both the cyclists are well known for their tremendous performances in the past, and are pretty much capable of winning […]
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The Green Shirts have been asked by the Sri Lankan Federation to take part in the competition that takes place in October. Zavisa Milosavljevic’s men are set to take play in the prestigious tournament, which also allows the inclusion of three over-age players. “We have received an invitation for the Sports Minister Cup from Sri […]
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A local court on Saturday adjourned hearing of Rimsha Masih case, who is accused of blasphemy, until September 03. The girl, who was arrested in a poor Islamabad suburb more than two weeks ago accused of burning papers containing verses from the Holy Quran, will have to wait until Monday to learn whether she will […]

In another act of barbarism, unidentified people on Saturday killed seven Hazaras in separate firing incidents in Hazar Ganji, the area of provincial metropolis. Police officials said that unidentified armed men open fire on a car near the Fruit Market, killing five people belonging to Hazara community. In second incident, unknown assailants targeted two people […]

DG Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. Gen. Zaheerul Islam has ruled out handing over Dr Shakil Afridi to the United States, saying the later should forget about it. The top spy master of the country was of the opinion that the US should consider the chapter of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) […]

Brushing aside the continued demand of Islamabad, a US drone attack Saturday targeted a militant compound, killing at least five people in Degan, the area of North Waziristan bordering with Afghanistan. According to the media reports, three people were also reported to have been injured in the attack. It is vital to mention here that […]