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Bus accident leaves 10 dead in Malaysia

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:43:41 PKT

Ten people were killed and two others were injured in a bus crash on a major highway in Malaysia, police said.

Man tries to bomb American plane in attempted attack

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:21:01 PKT

The Al-Qaeda linked attacker was tackled by passengers in an attempted Christmas Day terror attack, officials said.

Distortions in constitution to be removed soon: Gilani

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:01:02 PKT

“The nation will soon hear good news about undoing of amendments made by the past dictators.”

OGDC likely to give up rights in two exploration areas

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:30:00 PKT

The company wants to give up Sari South in Sindh and partial transfer of ownership of the Zin block in Balochistan.

US to increase use of Pakistani institutions for disbursing aid

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:30:00 PKT

This will enhance Pakistani ownership of its development programmes and long-term sustainability: State Department.

Nawaz snubs Fazl’s mediation efforts

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:27:18 PKT

The PML-N chief declined to meet Maulana Fazlur Rehman when he visited the Raiwind residence of the former prime minister.

Remand of five US suspects extended

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:13:12 PKT

Court remanded the five US suspects in custody for another 10 days to allow police to complete their investigations.

Ten killed in Orakzai air strikes

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:05:52 PKT

Three women, four children among ten people were killed when military planes bombed a house in Feroze Khel area.

Pakistan releases 100 Indian fishermen

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:18:04 PKT

The Indian fishermen who had been jailed for three years, were released as a 'goodwill gesture' to India.

Police took my signature on a blank paper: Kasab

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:49:02 PKT

“The confession recorded by magistrate was not read out to me and it does not contain the truth.”

Sohail Tanvir forced out of Australia stint

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:37:15 PKT

Tanvir had to pull out of his contract after being advised by doctors to make sure his knee injury is properly healed.

Taliban video shows captive US soldier

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:35:50 PKT

Bergdahl is the first US soldier to be captured in Afghanistan since the US-led war in 2001.

Three killed in Muzaffarabad road accident

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:27:40 PKT

The Kahori-bound jeep was carrying nine passengers and was on its way from Machiara when the accident occurred.

Fire breaks out at Delhi's Commonwealth stadium

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:30:45 PKT

The blaze started at the seats of an under-construction stadium for the Delhi Games but no casualties were reported.

Bridge collapse leaves seven dead in India

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:00:37 PKT

A bridge under construction over a river in Rajasthan collapsed, killing seven people and injuring 40 others: officials

Iranian police clash with Montazeri mourners: report

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:43:53 PKT

The police sought to disperse the mourners which led to clashes and people were severely beaten: opposition website

Militants blow up two school buildings in Khyber

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:30:05 PKT

‘Militants blew up a government boys’ high school and a middle school with explosives around 3.00 am,’ a local official said.

Suicide attack on Imambargah in Rawalpindi

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:05:23 PKT

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to an imambargah, leaving a girl dead and two other people injured.

SC refuses to accept Malik’s verbal statement

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:03:50 PKT

He was required to file a written reply to the show cause notice as required under Supreme Court rules.

Notice issued against Musharraf

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:18:55 PKT

A petition has been filed in the SHC seeking action for ‘disfiguring’ the Constitution and committing high treason.

PM rules out clash with judiciary

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:46:03 PKT

‘The government respected the Supreme Court’s verdict on the NRO and is waiting for its detailed judgment.’

Suicide car bomb kills eight in Afghanistan

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:37:00 PKT

Five people were also injured when the bomber detonated explosives after being ordered by police to stop.

India moves to tighten visa rules, causes confusion

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:50:41 PKT

'The compelling need to create a fool-proof system cannot be overstated,' the Indian Home Minister said.

Pakistan to help Tajikistan with defence training

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:18:00 PKT

Kayani and the Tajik Defence Minister expressed satisfaction over signing of the defence pact between the two countries.

Sixty arrested militants taken for interrogation

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:03:22 PKT

The militants were handed over by the security officials to the political administration of Jamrud.

Two killed in Dera Bugti landmine blast

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:49:54 PKT

Two people were also injured when one of the victims stepped on a landmine near Phelawagh tehsil.

Senate committee passes resolution on prisoners

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:40:41 PKT

The resolution stated that Pakistani prisoners, who have completed their term in foreign countries, should be released.

Eighteen militants arrested in Malakand

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:15:18 PKT

The arrests were made during search and clearance operations in the northwestern region, the ISPR said.

Russia successfully tests long-range missile

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:48:26 PKT

The nuclear-capable missile struck its target across the country in the Russian Far East, Russian news agencies said.

Pakistan to play England in two T20 matches

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:39:30 PKT

Pakistan will play the matches against England on February 19 and 20 as a part of preparations for the World Twenty20.

Pacquiao–Mayweather fight off over drug-testing row

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:12:42 PKT

Manny Pacquiao turned down Floyd Mayweather’s request for WADA to dope test both boxers before the fight.

Airstrike kills 34 Al-Qaeda militants in Yemen

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:55:42 PKT

The raid was carried out as dozens of militants were meeting in Wadi Rafadh to plan an attack on Yemeni oil fields.

27 missing after Philippine boat sinks: coastguard

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:17:41 PKT

A wooden hulled boat crashed into a fishing boat during the Christmas rush, leaving experts fearing the worst.

Investigation underway into Jamaica crash landing

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:41:45 PKT

The crash caused no fatalities, but preliminary investigations show that the damage could have been much worse.

IMF approves release of $1.2 billion

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:01:41 PKT

The fund has approved the tranche for Pakistan after concluding a review of the country’s economic performance.

CNG dealers plan indefinite strike from Dec 30

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:00:56 PKT

The association has demanded for an end to the weekly two-day gas supply suspension to CNG stations.

NRO dispute no threat to US interests: Holbrooke

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:00:00 PKT

‘The US views the NRO dispute as a ‘tremendous political drama’ causing Washington to watch it ‘very carefully’.’

Afzal Sindhu transferred to railways ministry

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:57:31 PKT

Mr Sindhu had made public the list of NRO beneficiaries which also contained the name of Zardari.

Eight hour power outage in offing

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:48:46 PKT

The electricity shortfall is estimated to cross 4200MW in two days because of fall in hydropower generation.

PPP wins by-election, retains Quetta seat

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:36:02 PKT

Tahir Mehmood was declared the winner in the Quetta by-election receiving more than 6000 votes.

Thousands of Taliban sent to Afghanistan, claims Wali

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:30:14 PKT

The move is consistent with Taliban strategy of ‘waging a guerilla war’ against Pakistani forces: Waliur Rehman.

Nisar threatens to challenge DHA bill

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:35:34 PKT

The PML-N leader asked the govt to withdraw the bill which gives undue powers to the Defence Housing Authority.

Malik tells New Delhi to respect Pakistani courts

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:05:56 PKT

The interior minister said Hafiz Saeed’s issue is in the courts and the govt will take action once there is new evidence.

Govt orders security for media after attack

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:04:38 PKT

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that press clubs across the country will be provided with VVIP security.

Zardari, Kayani meet, discuss security

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:24:21 PKT

General Kayani apprised the President regarding the army’s success in the ongoing operation in South Waziristan.

Girls school near Peshawar blown up

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:23:55 PKT

Militants detonated explosives overnight at the government-run school in Khyber District. No casualties were reported.

Deadly bombing hits Iraq church ahead of Christmas

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:18:25 PKT

A passerby was killed and six others wounded in a bomb attack on a church in Mosul on Wednesday morning.

Fishermen release delayed due to Indian failure: officials

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:51:18 PKT

The detainees chanted slogans against their govt after learning they wouldn’t make it home on Dec 24, said witnesses.

French Defence Chief assures support to Kayani

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:33:19 PKT

General Kayani said Pakistan and Nato forces need better coordination and more intelligence sharing to eliminate militants.

Afghan senator killed in ‘police ambush’

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:08:22 PKT

‘They continued to drive after being ordered by police to stop so the police opened fire,’ a government official said.