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Jailed blasphemy accused dies under mysterious circumstances
KARACHI - A man who was accused of blasphemy and sentenced life imprisonment died under mysterious circumstances at the Central Jail Karachi on Tuesday. Qamar David was arrested by the Saddar police for violating the blasphemy laws in 2006. He was later shifted to the central jail.
The court sentenced him life imprisonment when he was proven guilty in 2010. He was carrying out his sentence until he died under mysterious circumstances. A prison official told Pakistan Today that
The court sentenced him life imprisonment when he was proven guilty in 2010. He was carrying out his sentence until he died under mysterious circumstances. A prison official told Pakistan Today that
Yemen protester dies of wounds, rallies resume
SANAA - A Yemeni protester died on Sunday from gunshot wounds sustained in clashes with police in the southern port of Aden, and demonstrators gathered in the capital Sanaa for a new round of anti-government rallies. Four people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed in various protests around Yemen on Saturday as an opposition drive to end President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year-rule was met with increasing violence.
The United States, which sees Saleh as an important ally in
The United States, which sees Saleh as an important ally in
Tibet won’t crumble when Dalai Lama dies: China
BEIJING - The eventual death of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, will have no major impact on the stability of the Chinese-ruled region, state media on Tuesday quoted top officials as saying. The officials attending China's annual session of parliament hit out at the Dalai Lama, calling him a "wolf in monk's robes" and saying he did not have the right to decide how his successor would be chosen.
"There will be little repercussions (when the Dalai Lama dies) due
"There will be little repercussions (when the Dalai Lama dies) due
Would-be suicide bomber dies in blast
KARACHI - A suspected would-be suicide bomber was accidentally killed in an explosion at an abandoned place behind the Malir Development Authority flats near the Shah Latif police station. Eyewitnesses in the area said that the explosion was intense and it destroyed the windows of several nearby houses.
After the blast, police and Rangers cordoned off the area and rescue teams rushed to the scene. "The explosion occurred in Shah Latif Town in an abandoned area. Only one man was
After the blast, police and Rangers cordoned off the area and rescue teams rushed to the scene. "The explosion occurred in Shah Latif Town in an abandoned area. Only one man was
Man dies in road accident
SAHIWAL - A man died in a road accident after being hit by a car. Reportedly, a man was crossing Arifwala Road near Chak No 114-9L when a speedy car hit and killed him instantly.
10-Year-Old Boy Electrocuted: A 10-year-old boy was electrocuted when he accidentally touched an electric wire. Reportedly, a ten-year-old boy Adnan, a resident of Chak No 100-9L, was playing near an electric motor. He touched an electric wire of the motor accidentally and died instantly.
10-Year-Old Boy Electrocuted: A 10-year-old boy was electrocuted when he accidentally touched an electric wire. Reportedly, a ten-year-old boy Adnan, a resident of Chak No 100-9L, was playing near an electric motor. He touched an electric wire of the motor accidentally and died instantly.
Turkey’s first Islamist leader Erbakan dies
ANKARA - Necmettin Erbakan, the mentor of political Islam in Turkey and the country's first Islamist prime minister, died after a protracted illness Sunday, aged 84, aides said. "Turkey has lost one of its most valuable people... Let him rest in peace," Erbakan's long-time associate Oguzhan Asilturk said on NTV television.
Erbakan, who in recent years headed the small Felicity Party, was hospitalised in Ankara in early January due to what was announced as a foot infection, NTV
Erbakan, who in recent years headed the small Felicity Party, was hospitalised in Ankara in early January due to what was announced as a foot infection, NTV
Kidnapped baby’s mother dies of grief
RAWALPINDI - Sickened with grief and riddled with cancer, Nazima Bibi died 10 days after a woman snatched her five-year-old daughter from a busy hospital's waiting room in Islamabad.
35-year-old housewife had been sitting on a bench with her baby son and daughter Rabiea in the reception of Islamabad's main public hospital when the girl was led away by a woman into a noisy crowd. Bibi said she was too weak to give chase or shout as her daughter was stolen, and was then forcibly
35-year-old housewife had been sitting on a bench with her baby son and daughter Rabiea in the reception of Islamabad's main public hospital when the girl was led away by a woman into a noisy crowd. Bibi said she was too weak to give chase or shout as her daughter was stolen, and was then forcibly
Camp Jail prisoner dies mysteriously
LAHORE - A prisoner detained in the Camp Jail died mysteriously on Tuesday. The doctors at the Jinnah Hospital say that he died of cardiac arrest. Muhammad Fayaz (39), a Shadbagh resident, was sent to the Camp Jail on charges of owing illegal drugs some months ago.
Yesterday, Fayaz fell unconscious and was shifted to the Jinnah Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Fayaz's relatives were informed by the police and later the body was given to its heirs after the autopsy.
Yesterday, Fayaz fell unconscious and was shifted to the Jinnah Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Fayaz's relatives were informed by the police and later the body was given to its heirs after the autopsy.
60-year-old dies at Services Hospital due to alleged negligence
LAHORE - A 60-year-old man died at Services Hospital due to alleged negligence of doctors here on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Manzoor, a resident of Nawankot. The victim's family told the police that Manzoor was ill for past few days and was admitted in Services hospital on Friday night where the doctors did not treat him timely. Resultantly, he died in the emergency ward.
The victim's family members staged protest against the doctors in front of the hospital. Later,
The victim's family members staged protest against the doctors in front of the hospital. Later,
Man dies from suffocation
WAZIRABAD - A man died from suffocation on Dhonkal Road near the fields. Reportedly, Imtiaz Ahmad, a resident of Sandal, was found dead near the fields. It is learnt that he died from suffocation, but the cause of suffocation has not so far been ascertained.
BoP chairman dies in heart attack
LAHORE - The Bank of Punjab Chairman AZK Sherdil has died due to a heart attack here on Wednesday (February 16). Later, he was laid to rest in his home town i.e. Lahore. The funeral was attended by a large number of bureaucrats and senior politicians. His qul ceremony would be held on Friday (today) at 4 pm at his residence in Defence.
AZK Sherdil was a retired senior DMG officer who served in the capacity of Chief Secretary of Punjab and Balochistan. He was highly regarded in
AZK Sherdil was a retired senior DMG officer who served in the capacity of Chief Secretary of Punjab and Balochistan. He was highly regarded in
Prominent politician Yusuf Haroon dies
UNITED NATIONS - Yusaf Haroon, a prominent Pakistani politician and a close confidant of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, passed away in New York after protracted illness. He was 95. The end came at New York Hospital where he was admitted for the past few months. His wife, Pasha Haroon, was at his side. They had no children.
According to family sources, arrangements were being made to take his body to Karachi, his hometown, for burial. During his long and illustrious career,
According to family sources, arrangements were being made to take his body to Karachi, his hometown, for burial. During his long and illustrious career,
Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore dies
Gary Moore, former star of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, has died in Spain. The Belfast-born guitarist was 58. "It is with deep sorrow and regret that we have to announce that Gary Moore passed away while on holiday in Spain last night," a message on his official website said.
"Our thoughts are with his children, family and friends at this sad time." According to sources, Moore was found dead in his hotel room in Estepona in the early hours of Sunday morning. A postmortem was
"Our thoughts are with his children, family and friends at this sad time." According to sources, Moore was found dead in his hotel room in Estepona in the early hours of Sunday morning. A postmortem was
‘Every seventh person in the world dies of cancer’
LAHORE - According to figures of the World Health Organisation (WHO), every seventh person in the world is dying of cancer across the globe every year, Surgical Oncology Society Pakistan President and King Edward Medical University (KEMU) Surgery Department Head Professor Arshad Cheema said on Monday.
Addressing a press conference on cancer awareness at the KEMU Research Centre, he said that cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, particularly in developing
Addressing a press conference on cancer awareness at the KEMU Research Centre, he said that cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, particularly in developing
‘Sesame Street’ writer Tony Geiss dies at 86
LOS ANGELES - Tony Geiss, a writer and lyricist who helped give life to the animated characters on "Sesame Street," died January 21 in Valhalla, N.Y., aged 86. His cousin confirmed the news to the New York Times, citing complications from a recent neck injury. Geiss spent over three decades working as a staff writer and a composer for "Sesame Street," the award-winning kids show that features Jim Henson's Muppet characters in short skits and animated sequences.
Geiss invented
Geiss invented
5-Oscar winner, composer John Barry dies
LONDON - Composer John Barry, who won five Oscars for his film work but was best known for his contributions to a dozen James Bond movies, has died aged 77. Barry died in New York on Sunday, his family said.
The English-born composer won two Oscars, for the score and the song, for 'Born Free' in 1966, and he earned single statuettes for 'The Lion Winter' (1968), 'Out of Africa' (1985) and 'Dances with Wolves' (1990). He was also nominated for his scores for 'Mary, Queen of
The English-born composer won two Oscars, for the score and the song, for 'Born Free' in 1966, and he earned single statuettes for 'The Lion Winter' (1968), 'Out of Africa' (1985) and 'Dances with Wolves' (1990). He was also nominated for his scores for 'Mary, Queen of
Student dies from wounds after Khartoum clashes
KHARTOUM - A student beaten by police during violent anti-government demonstrations in Khartoum has died of his wounds in Omdurman hospital, protesters said on Monday. "Mohammed Abdulrahman, from Ahlia University, died last night in Omdurman hospital as a result of his ... wounds after he was beaten by police," an activist who took part in Sunday's protest told AFP.
"This morning (Monday) both Ahlia University and the Islamic University of Omdurman have been closed by a
"This morning (Monday) both Ahlia University and the Islamic University of Omdurman have been closed by a
