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Musharraf says he won’t appear for any inquiry into Benazir, Bugti’s...
LONDON - Former president Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday said he was not responsible for the killings of Benazir Bhutto and Akbar Bugti, and that he will not appear before any inquiry commission on this count.
In an interview with a private TV channel, Musharraf said it was not his responsibility to provide security to Benazir. "I was head of the state. A government was in place at that time. Providing security was the responsibility of security agencies. That obligation was
In an interview with a private TV channel, Musharraf said it was not his responsibility to provide security to Benazir. "I was head of the state. A government was in place at that time. Providing security was the responsibility of security agencies. That obligation was
PPP will stay in power, says Kaira
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will remain in power as long as it retains the majority in the National Assembly, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Wednesday.
"There is no threat to the PPP government and it will remain in power as long as it enjoys majority in the National Assembly", Kaira said at a press briefing here. "Changing the prime minister is only Fazl Rehman's wish and Yusuf Raza Gilani is the prime minister of the whole
"There is no threat to the PPP government and it will remain in power as long as it enjoys majority in the National Assembly", Kaira said at a press briefing here. "Changing the prime minister is only Fazl Rehman's wish and Yusuf Raza Gilani is the prime minister of the whole
Saud, Khurram innocent in BB murder probe, says Punjab IGP
LAHORE - Punjab Inspector General of Police Tariq Saleem Dogar has said that the Punjab Police investigation teams and other agencies have found Saud Aziz and Khurram Shahzad innocent in their findings.
The IGP told a press conference on Wednesday that no doubt the postmortem report was concrete and tangible evidence, but Benazir's Bhutto's body was no ordinary body and police officers in Rawalpindi could do nothing without consultation of her family.
He, however, remarked
The IGP told a press conference on Wednesday that no doubt the postmortem report was concrete and tangible evidence, but Benazir's Bhutto's body was no ordinary body and police officers in Rawalpindi could do nothing without consultation of her family.
He, however, remarked
China says corruption ‘still very serious’ problem
BEIJING - China on Wednesday admitted its corruption problem was "still very serious" and pledged to work harder to crush widespread official graft and win the public's confidence.
In a new govt report on the anti-corruption drive, the communist rulers in Beijing reiterated that the country's "harmony and stability" depended on efforts to build a clean govt. It said the ruling party had shifted its efforts to stamp out graft in the past decade to focus on senior officials who
In a new govt report on the anti-corruption drive, the communist rulers in Beijing reiterated that the country's "harmony and stability" depended on efforts to build a clean govt. It said the ruling party had shifted its efforts to stamp out graft in the past decade to focus on senior officials who
BB represented federation, says Jakhrani
Lahore - Today, we are observing the third anniversary of such a great and patriotic leader whose leadership qualities, vision and courage is recognized worldwide.
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto not only symbolized a moderate and liberal Pakistan, she represented the politics of federation. She shared a unique bond with the people of Pakistan as she devoted her life to the struggle for their right to political representation, constitutional liberties and a just social order.
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto not only symbolized a moderate and liberal Pakistan, she represented the politics of federation. She shared a unique bond with the people of Pakistan as she devoted her life to the struggle for their right to political representation, constitutional liberties and a just social order.
No communication gap with India, says Gilani
MUSCAT - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday denied any communication gap with India on the resolution of the Kashmir dispute and other outstanding issues, asking New Delhi not to hold the dialogue process hostage to the Mumbai incident.
Talking to reporters, Gilani said, "The impression should be dispelled that there is a lack of communication [between Pakistan and India]," adding however that there was a lack of trust. Mentioning his talks with his Indian counterpart
Talking to reporters, Gilani said, "The impression should be dispelled that there is a lack of communication [between Pakistan and India]," adding however that there was a lack of trust. Mentioning his talks with his Indian counterpart
Israel says London home to Hamas hub
JERUSALEM - Israel's defence ministry has accused a London-based Palestinian centre of "terror-affiliated activities" and being the organisational arm of the militant Islamic Hamas movement in Europe. Hamas,
which controls the Gaza Strip and advocates violent opposition to the Jewish state, is designated by the European Union as a terrorist organisation. An Israeli defence ministry statement issued on Tuesday said that the Palestinian Return Centre organises conferences in
which controls the Gaza Strip and advocates violent opposition to the Jewish state, is designated by the European Union as a terrorist organisation. An Israeli defence ministry statement issued on Tuesday said that the Palestinian Return Centre organises conferences in
Iran says no date set for N-talks
TEHRAN - Iran is yet to agree on an exact date for the next round of nuclear talks with world powers due to be held next month in Istanbul, foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday.
"There is an agreement on the venue of the meeting but the date has not been finalised yet. Consultations are ongoing to organise talks in Istanbul somewhere around the end of January," Mehmanparast told reporters.
A senior Iranian official said in Damascus on Monday that next
"There is an agreement on the venue of the meeting but the date has not been finalised yet. Consultations are ongoing to organise talks in Istanbul somewhere around the end of January," Mehmanparast told reporters.
A senior Iranian official said in Damascus on Monday that next
Ponting wrong to question umpires, says Gatting
LONDON - Former England captain Mike Gatting insisted Australia skipper Ricky Ponting had overstepped the mark with his angry questioning of the umpires during the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne on Monday.
Gatting said Ponting was wrong to berate Pakistan's Aleem Dar for a verdict confirmed by the Decision Review System (DRS), as this should now be treated as a final judgment. Gatting, himself involved in an infamous finger-pointing row with umpire Shakoor Rana during England's
Gatting said Ponting was wrong to berate Pakistan's Aleem Dar for a verdict confirmed by the Decision Review System (DRS), as this should now be treated as a final judgment. Gatting, himself involved in an infamous finger-pointing row with umpire Shakoor Rana during England's
ECB says it bought 1.1b euros more public debt
FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank said on Monday that its government bond purchases amounted to 1.121 billion euros (1.47 billion dollars) last week, almost double the amount of the previous week.
Total purchases of public debt under the controversial Securities Markets Programme that began in May have now risen to 73.5 billion euros, an ECB statement said. On December 20, the bank said that weekly purchases had fallen to 603 million euros from 2.677 billion in the previous
Total purchases of public debt under the controversial Securities Markets Programme that began in May have now risen to 73.5 billion euros, an ECB statement said. On December 20, the bank said that weekly purchases had fallen to 603 million euros from 2.677 billion in the previous
Muslims will remain indebted to Jinnah, says Fauzia
LAHORE - Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a great benefactor for the subcontinents' Muslims and Pakistan could never have been created without his exemplary leadership,
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab said on Monday. She was speaking at a function organised at the Moon Light School, Nisbat Road to pay tributes to the Quaid-e-Azam.
All Pakistan Private Schools Association President Adeeb Javadani said that if the nation had followed the
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab said on Monday. She was speaking at a function organised at the Moon Light School, Nisbat Road to pay tributes to the Quaid-e-Azam.
All Pakistan Private Schools Association President Adeeb Javadani said that if the nation had followed the
Gilani says drone attacks proving counterproductive
MULTAN - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that drone attacks were proving counterproductive in the fight against terrorism, and Pakistan was trying to convince the coalition forces that these attacks were adding to problems.
"We have asked them to provide us with drone technology so we can use it against terrorists," he said while talking to reporters at the residence of Hassan Raza. The prime minister said that the Taliban strongholds had been eliminated and they
"We have asked them to provide us with drone technology so we can use it against terrorists," he said while talking to reporters at the residence of Hassan Raza. The prime minister said that the Taliban strongholds had been eliminated and they
No worries if MQM quits govt, says Dr Mirza
KARACHI - There will be no objection if the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) quits the government, Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza said on Sunday while talking to the media at Wasan House in Khairpur.
"The MQM had become part of the government of its own free will. If the party now decides to leave the alliance, it will be their own decision and we have no objection over it."
He said he never held any one party responsible for terrorism. "I don't know why whenever I
"The MQM had become part of the government of its own free will. If the party now decides to leave the alliance, it will be their own decision and we have no objection over it."
He said he never held any one party responsible for terrorism. "I don't know why whenever I
Alliance with PPP govt now history, says Fazl
PESHAWAR - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Fazlur Rehman has said that his party's alliance with the PPP-led government is now history and his party will focus on 'serving the interests' of the country and the masses.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
Quaid-i-Azam wanted an Islamic welfare state, says AQ Khan
RAWALPINDI - Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state as his principles, faith, unity and discipline are a source of guidance for the new generation.
Architect of the nuclear programme, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan said this while addressing the concluding session of three-day celebrations organised to mark birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam at Ghulam Qadir Hall, Faizul Islam Complex on Saturday that was attended by intellectuals, writers, poets,
Architect of the nuclear programme, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan said this while addressing the concluding session of three-day celebrations organised to mark birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam at Ghulam Qadir Hall, Faizul Islam Complex on Saturday that was attended by intellectuals, writers, poets,
Harassment suspect only manhandled nurse, says inquiry
LAHORE: The inquiry committee probing into incident of an attempt of sexual assault on an on-duty nurse in the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) ward of the Mayo Hospital found out that the accused doctor had only "manhandled" the nurse and no "indecent" activity took place, sources told Pakistan Today on Friday.
Dozens of nurses from the Mayo Hospital had gathered in front of the Punjab Assembly on Thursday to protest against alleged attempt of sexual assault on their colleague Ayesha
Dozens of nurses from the Mayo Hospital had gathered in front of the Punjab Assembly on Thursday to protest against alleged attempt of sexual assault on their colleague Ayesha
France says ratify nuclear test ban treaty after START
PARIS - Nuclear-armed France on Thursday welcomed the US Senate's approval of a treaty slashing US and Russian nuclear arsenals but called also for the ratification of a treaty banning atomic blast tests.
The US ratification on Wednesday of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) after a months-long political battle is "an essential step towards this accord coming into force," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bernard Valero said.
"Reducing Russian and American nuclear arsenals
The US ratification on Wednesday of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) after a months-long political battle is "an essential step towards this accord coming into force," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bernard Valero said.
"Reducing Russian and American nuclear arsenals
