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Two dead, Two injured in US office park shooting

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:18:20 PKT

The shooting comes just days after a US army psychiatrist opened fire on his compatriots at Fort Hood.

Pak realises need to go beyond S. Waziristan: Hillary

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:56 PKT

‘The US believes that Pakistan understands the need to maintain pressure on militants in other areas too.’

US defence funding conditions opposed

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:36 PKT

Conditions placed in the Defence Authorisation Bill would create difficulties for the joint anti-terrorism efforts: Zardari.

Hersh says he never spoke of agreement between US, Pak

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:29 PKT

However, Hersh claimed that an ‘informal understanding’ existed over the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.

Musharraf warrants to be executed, NA told

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:52:15 PKT

If a court issues any warrant we will not become an obstruction in its way. Rather we will execute it: Babar Awan.

Car bomb takes 34 lives in Charsadda

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:48:51 PKT

Nearly 100 others injured when a powerful car bomb ripped through a crowded intersection in Charsadda bazaar.

Gilani declares Gilgit, Skardu ‘major cities’

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:02:11 PKT

The PM has promised free and fair elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and a level playing field for all political parties.

British PM Brown outlines new tactics in Afghan mission

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:37:31 PKT

Gordon Brown said that British forces will hand over responsibility for security in southern Afghanistan by mid-2010.

Four Turkish nationals arrested from Zhob

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:22:41 PKT

They were travelling from Dera Ismail Khan to Zhob and did not have any valid travel documents.

Swine flu death toll crosses 500 in India

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:07 PKT

The western state of Maharashtra has seen the largest number, with 207 deaths from the influenza.

Maoists block highways to Nepal's capital

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:52:05 PKT

Roads were blocked in protest at the reinstatement of the army chief by the president.

Nine militants killed in South Waziristan clashes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:47:15 PKT

Troops continued search operations on the Jandola-Sararogha Axis and cleared the area north of Ladha.

Two Koreas in naval clash off west coast

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:47:20 PKT

A NKorean patrol boat crossed the disputed border in the Yellow Sea, prompting SKorea's navy to fire shots.

Strong quake strikes off India's Nicobar Islands

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:24:44 PKT

The 6.2-magnitude quake hit at a depth of 18 kilometres and its epicentre was southwest of Port Blair.

US to send envoy to NKorea for nuclear talks

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:41:38 PKT

After months of deliberation, the Obama administration seems poised to start high-level nuclear talks.

Japan pledges $5bln for Afghanistan over five years

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:14:34 PKT

Media reports suggest that $2bln has also been pledged for assistance to Pakistan ahead of a visit by Obama.

N-assets report mischievous, absurd: Gen Majid

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:46:44 PKT

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee said Pakistan did not need any foreign help to guard its nuclear facilities.

Shujaat claims authorship of NRO and its name

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:55:07 PKT

‘Yes, I proposed its name because I wanted it to be equally applicable. We didn't want only certain individuals to benefit.’

Suicide blast in Peshawar claim three lives

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:33:30 PKT

Five others were also injured when a suicide bomber in a rickshaw blew himself up at a checkpost on the Ring Road.

Imran Khan undergoes surgery

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:23:07 PKT

Surgeons successfully operated him upon and removed obstruction in his small intestine, said the SKCH spokesman.

Pakistan, India should settle issues bilaterally: C’wealth

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:11:37 PKT

C’wealth expects all member countries to sort out their mutual issues among themselves without a third party.

New Zealand clinch series despite Aamir, Ajmal heroics

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:42:28 PKT

Kiwis survived Aamir's explosive half-century to clinch the series against Pakistan with a narrow seven-run victory.

Saudi Arabia to give $380mn loan to Pakistan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:47:45 PKT

The loan will be used to cover the budget deficit, purchase urea and fund the Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project.

African states hail China’s $10 billion pledge

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:47:48 PKT

African foreign ministers at the Sino-African summit also called for greater regional cooperation and integration.

Maldives leader warns of Copenhagen ‘suicide pact’

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:56:06 PKT

President Nasheed hosted a forum of the 11 most climate-vulnerable nations and urged them to go carbon neutral.

Eight militants, six troops die in ongoing combat: ISPR

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:22:30 PKT

Four soldiers were killed in a rocket attack in South Waziristan and two more by an IED while travelling in Bajaur.

Maoist rebels kill four officers in West Bengal

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:51:47 PKT

Rebels fired at a police patrol guarding a shopping area in Gidhni, a small town southwest of Calcutta.

Iran ignores US proposals on uranium

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:07:55 PKT

Instead, the Iranians have called for international arms inspectors to take custody of the fuel on the Kish island.

El Salvador floods, mudslides kill 124, 60 missing

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:21:11 PKT

Hundreds of police, soldiers are residents are digging frantically through the rubble to rescue survivors.

Karzai hits out at corruption allegations

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:09:25 PKT

The embattled Afghan President blamed large foreign inflows for the growing corruption in the country.

No deal with US on security of N-arsenal: FO

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:22:00 PKT

A spokesman stated that US journalist Seymour Hersh had quoted ‘anonymous and unverifiable sources’ for his claims.

No winner or loser on NRO, says Gilani

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:20:00 PKT

The gov had decided to table the NRO in parliament in accordance with a Supreme Court order but it was withdrawn.

‘Sharpshooter’ brings down suspected suicide bomber

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:47:00 PKT

A vehicle had dropped off the man who charged towards the checkpoint on Margalla Road, Islamabad.

Pakistan beat Japan to qualify for Hockey World Cup

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:43:00 PKT

Two goals from Sohail Abbas and one from Haseem Khan helped Pakistan beat Japan 3-1 in France.

Punjab govt to increase sugar supply

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:12:23 PKT

The sugar quota has been uplifted in the province from eighteen hundred to thirty-six hundred metric tones.

Gilani discusses terrorism, state issues with Taseer

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:53:58 PKT

Gilani said that issues of the state would be dealt with in consultation with all stakeholders and political parties.

US, Pakistan negotiate deal on nuke security: report

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:18:58 PKT

Discussions are allegedly under way to allow trained American units to provide added security to Pakistan’s arsenal.

US House passes sweeping health care overhaul

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:03:07 PKT

The approval of the 10-year trillion-dollar plan handed President Obama a major victory on his top domestic priority.

New Zealand hopeful of finding new coach soon

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:38:02 PKT

‘I can confirm I have received a number of strong inquiries from both New Zealand and overseas’: NZC chief.

'Operation in Malakand, Waziristan is no solution'

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:33 PKT

The PM conceded in the NA that the army operation is no lasting solution and the govt is taking steps to bring stability.

TV producer Nusrat Thakur is dead

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:16 PKT

The seventy two years old celebrated TV producer and radio artiste passed away after a brief illness.

PAEC assured of help in indigenisation

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:12 PKT

The Planning Commission has said that it will support the PAEC in efforts to upgrade its indigenous technical facilities.

Twelve militants killed in S. Waziristan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:56:29 PKT

Troops have been making advance besides consolidating their regained positions on all axes: ISPR.

Two teachers among 16 hurt in Quetta attacks

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:30:00 PKT

A hand grenade was hurled at an FC check post in a commercial area of Quetta in the second such attack in one day.

Non-bailable warrants for power minister issued

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:49:35 PKT

This is the fifth non-bailable arrest warrant issued against Raja Pervaiz Ashraf for not appearing in court.

WFP resumes food distribution in Bajaur

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:53:26 PKT

The World Food Program has reopened its distribution centers in Bajaur Agency after a month long closure.

Nato air strike kills seven Afghan security personnel

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:30:42 PKT

‘The commando brigade informs us that foreign forces also sustained some casualties,’ the defence ministry.

All out support assured for Waziristan’s displaced

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:44:20 PKT

‘Waziristan’s people are our brothers. We are well aware that Mehsuds and Wazirs are patriotic Pakistanis,’ said Gilani.

Six dead in Shikarpur road accident

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:14:10 PKT

Seven people were seriously injured when a passenger coach collided with a motorcycle rickshaw Saturday morning.

UN to continue work in Afghanistan: Ban ki-moon

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:35:13 PKT

The UN will relocate 200 staff members outside Afghanistan in the wake of terror attacks but will continue its aid work.