Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Monday

Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Monday.
However‚ isolated rain and thunderstorm is likely in Quetta and Kallat divisions.
Temperature of some major cities recorded on Monday morning was:
Islamabad twenty two degree centigrade‚ Lahore fifteen‚ Karachi eighteen‚ Peshawar thirteen‚ Quetta five‚ Murree nine‚ Gilgit five and Muzaffarabad fourteen degree centigrade.

National Shooting Championship begins in Karachi on Monday.

National Shooting Championship begins in Karachi on Monday.

Around one hundred and eighty-five shooters from Pakistan Army‚ Navy‚ PAF‚ Pakistan Police‚ Wapda‚ Punjab‚ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa‚ Balochistan and Sindh are taking part in the week long event.

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo‚ a UN helicopter has crashed

In the Democratic Republic of Congo‚ a UN helicopter has crashed at the South Kivu province.
All crew members of the helicopter were killed in the crash.
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In Syria‚ the rebel forces have over run lines of the government troop to break

In Syria‚ the rebel forces have over run lines of the government troop to break the siege of their positions at the strategic Homs city.
The rebels punched their way in the north and west of the city to loosen the months-long army siege.
Reports say insurgents based in the provinces of Hama and Idlib advanced on Homs from the north while brigades from rural Homs attacked government positions in its Baba Amro district.
Meanwhile‚ at a meeting with Turkish parliamentarians in Damascus‚ President Assad has accused the Turkish government of backing the rebels.

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai has alleged that the United States and Taliban are trying

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has alleged that the United States and Taliban are trying to convince Afghans that the situation would worsen after 2014.
In a television speech‚ President Karzai said the latest bomb attacks by Taliban were aimed at serving the foreigners and supporting presence of foreign forces in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
Karzai also accused the US-led forces of working with certain Afghan groups for abusing and arresting university students.
However‚ the US and NATO forces commander‚ Gen Joseph Dunford has rejected claim of the Afghan president and said that it is wrong to think that violence or instability would be to their advantage.

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In Occupied Kashmir‚ Muttahaida Majlis-e-Mushwarat has appealed to the people to hold protest

In Occupied Kashmir‚ Muttahaida Majlis-e-Mushwarat has appealed to the people to hold protest demonstrations on Monday to press their demands for the return of mortal remains of Kashmiri leaders‚ Muhammad Maqbool Butt and Muhammad Afzal Guru from New Delhi.
The group gave the call after a meeting in Srinagar at which it also issued fresh protest plan for next week.
It called upon government employees in the state to stage one hour pen down strike on Tuesday and observe civil curfew on Wednesday.
Meanwhile‚ Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party has strongly denounced the attack of Shiv Sena and BJP activists on Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Muhammad Yasin Malik at the New Delhi airport on his arrival from Islamabad.

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Saudi Arabia will provide seventy-six million dollars for providing basic amenities

Saudi Arabia will provide seventy-six million dollars for providing basic amenities to the flood-hit areas of the country.
An official of National Disaster Management Authority has said that Saudi Arabia will also construct five thousand houses‚ twenty-five Basic Health Units and thirty schools in flood hit areas at a cost of fifty-three million dollars.
Iran has also agreed to spend twenty million dollars for reconstruction activities in flood-hit areas of Punjab and Sindh.

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The government has received sixty-six applications for fifty Oil and Ga

The government has received sixty-six applications for fifty Oil and Gas exploration blocks.

The exploration companies will invest around thirty-seven billion rupees in drilling wells.

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Mushahid Hussain Sayed has called for identifying elements trying

Secretary General PML-Q Mushahid Hussain Sayed has called for identifying elements trying to hinder the general elections.
Addressing a party meeting near Thatta‚ he said it is necessary to strengthen the Election Commission enabling it to conduct free‚ fare and transparent elections.

He said continuation of democratic process is vital for prosperous of the country.

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Syed Naveed Qamar has announced that the Pakistan People's Party

Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has announced that the Pakistan People's Party will launch its election campaign from March 17‚ a day after the elected assemblies complete their constitutional tenure.
Talking to newsmen near Tando Muhammad Khan‚ he said opposition parties' alliance in Sindh is not in a position to challenge the PPP.

To a question‚ the Minister rejected the possibility of any delay in the holding of elections.

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Nayyer Hussain Bokhari has proposed that political forces should initiate

Chairman Senate Nayyer Hussain Bokhari has proposed that political forces should initiate a dialogue for direct elections of the members of Senate.

In an interview‚ he also suggested constitution of joint standing committees of the parliament to ensure expeditious and unanimous legislation.
Bukhari said record legislation has been made in the Senate and twenty bills were passed only during last year.
The Chairman Senate emphasized unity among political forces and all other stakeholders to uproot menace of terrorism.
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Minority Wing Dr. Darshan Laal MNA called on Bishop

President PML-N Minority Wing Dr. Darshan Laal MNA called on Bishop‚ Church of Pakistan‚ Sadiq Daniel in Karachi and expressed his party's solidarity with the Christian community.
The delegation assured that PML-N leadership is committed to bring the perpetrators of Badami Bagh incident to task.
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Shujaat Hussain has said incidents like burning Christian

PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said incidents like burning Christian colony in Lahore could be part of a conspiracy to sabotage upcoming general elections.

In a statement‚ he said the unfortunate incident could have been averted by taking strict security arrangements.

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Malik has appealed to Christian community to remain calm

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has appealed to Christian community to remain calm and stop holding more protests against the Badami Bagh incident.
Talking to newsmen after talks with a Christian delegation in Islamabad‚ he assured that rights of the Christian community would be protected.
He said the Punjab government has failed to protect properties of the Christians.
The Interior Minister said had the Punjab government taken action against banned organisations‚ this incident would have not happened.
Chairman All Pakistan Christian League Prof. Salamat on this occasion demanded registration of cases against local police for their negligence in Badami Bagh incident.

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Kaira has said Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project carries much importance

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project carries much importance for energy-starved Pakistan and is not directed against any other country.
In an interview‚ he said Pak-Iran gas pipeline project is basically aimed to meet energy requirements of the country.
He said the United States has not conveyed its reservation to Pakistan regarding the project at any forum. However‚ he said if Washington officially contacted Islamabad in this regard‚ the government is ready to negotiate.

The Minister said Pakistan is a responsible country and hopefully the United States will not impose any sanction because of Pak-Iran gas pipeline project.

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Zardari is leaving for Tehran on Monday a day-long visit to Iran to formally inaugurate

President Asif Ali Zardari is leaving for Tehran on Monday a day-long visit to Iran to formally inaugurate Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project along with his Iranian counterpart Mehmood Ahmadinejad.
Some Heads of the state and government of the region are also expected to attend the ceremony.
It is the second visit to Teheran of the President during the last two weeks.
The President‚ despite International pressure‚ has categorically stated that the gas pipeline project is very important to meet Pakistan's energy requirements.

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Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Sunday

Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Sunday.
However‚ isolated rain with thunderstorm is likely in Malakand‚ Hazara divisions‚ Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
Temperature of some major cities recorded on Sunday morning was:
Islamabad fifteen degree centigrade‚ Lahore eighteen‚ Karachi twenty two‚ Peshawar thirteen‚ Quetta two‚ Murree nine‚ Gilgit eight and Muzaffarabad thirteen degree centigrade.

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On the second day of the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament in

On the second day of the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament in Ipoh‚ Malaysia‚ three matches will be played on Sunday.
Pakistan will take on Australia‚ Korea will play against India and Malaysia will face New Zealand

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The first one-day international cricket match of the five-match series between

The first one-day international cricket match of the five-match series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Radio Pakistan will broadcast running commentary on the match through its FM-101‚ FM-93 and medium wave channels at one p.m.

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Kenyan President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta‚ who faces international charges of crimes

Kenyan President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta‚ who faces international charges of crimes against humanity has said that he and his team would cooperate with international institutions.
In his speech to the nation after his election‚ he said we recognize and accept our international obligations and we will continue to co-operate with all nations and international institutions.
He said he expected the world community to respect Kenyan sovereignty and its democratic will.

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The Chinese Foreign Minister‚ Yang Jiechi has said sanctions on North Korea

The Chinese Foreign Minister‚ Yang Jiechi has said sanctions on North Korea are not the way to resolve the crisis over Pyongyang\'s nuclear programme.
Earlier this week‚ the United Nations had passed further sanctions on North Korea in response to its nuclear test in February.
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Venezuela and China have vowed to deepen strategic relations

Venezuela and China have vowed to deepen strategic relations.
The pledge was made during talks between Venezuelan acting president‚ Nicolas Maduro and chairman of China\'s National Development and Reform Commission‚ Zhang Ping‚ who represented President Hu Jintao at Chavez\'s funeral in Caracas.

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n Venezuela‚ the election commission has announced to hold presidentia

In Venezuela‚ the election commission has announced to hold presidential elections on the 14th of next month to choose a successor to President Hugo Chavez.
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In Nigeria‚ the militants have killed seven foreign hostages

In Nigeria‚ the militants have killed seven foreign hostages they had seized last month from a local construction company.

The hostages included one each from Britain‚ Greece‚ Italy and four from Lebanon.
In a statement‚ the militants said they had decided to kill the hostages because of attempts by Britain and Nigeria to rescue them.

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The UN Secretary General‚ Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the release of twenty-one

The UN Secretary General‚ Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the release of twenty-one Filipino UN peacekeepers held by Syrian rebels.
In a statement‚ he appreciated the efforts of all concerned to secure the safe release of the hostages and said that all sides in the conflict must respect the UN\'s freedom of movement.

The Filipino UN peacekeepers have now arrived in Jordan after being released.
Fighters from the Martyrs of Yarmouk group had seized the soldiers on the Golan Heights‚ near Israel‚ on Wednesday.

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Indian Coast Guard has arrested twenty-one Pakistani fishermen

Indian Coast Guard has arrested twenty-one Pakistani fishermen and seized three fishing trawlers off a coast in Gujarat.
A Coast Guard official claimed in Jamnagar that three Pakistani fishing boats had entered Indian water

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n occupied Kashmir‚ the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Political Movement

In occupied Kashmir‚ the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Political Movement‚ Firdous Ahmad Shah says India has turned the occupied territory into a police state.
He stated this in Srinagar while enquiring about the health of people injured by Indian troops and police during peaceful protest demonstrations.
Firdous Ahmad Shah strongly denouncing the police action on peaceful demonstrators deplored that even women and children were not spared.
He also demanded the release of Hurriyet leaders and activists.

He appealed to the UN Secretary General‚ Ban Ki-moon and international human rights organizations to impress on India to fulfill its commitments made with the Kashmiris regarding the right of self-determination.

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In Afghanistan‚ the government officials have said the US military

In Afghanistan‚ the government officials have said the US military had cancelled the plan for the transfer of Bagram jail to the Afghan control at the last moment.
A ceremony to this regard has been cancelled.
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The speakers at a conference in Islamabad have renewed the pledge to strengthen

The speakers at a conference in Islamabad have renewed the pledge to strengthen the collaborative efforts to eradicate polio from the country.

Speaking on the occasion‚ Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Sector‚ Shahnaz Wazir Ali said the number of polio cases have been reduced significantly due to effective steps.

She said that polio eradication campaign will continue till complete eradication of polio virus from the country.

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Qadri while condemning the Badami Bagh incident termed

Chief of Pakistan Awami Tahrik‚ Tahirul Qadri while condemning the Badami Bagh incident termed it a conspiracy against the country.
In a statement‚ he said that the incident was a failure of provincial government.

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Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf has also condemned the Badami Bagh incident and demanded

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf has also condemned the Badami Bagh incident and demanded of the Punjab Chief Minister to step down due to his utter failure in protecting Christian community in the province.

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People from all walks of life especially the religious organizations have widely condemned

People from all walks of life especially the religious organizations have widely condemned the Badami Bagh incident.
They said Islam does not allow aggression against innocent people.
They extended their cooperation for the religious harmony and hoped that peace would be restored in the area.
Among others who condemned the incident include: President Tahafaz-e-Namoos-e-Rasalt Mahaz‚ Raza-e-Mustafa Naqshbandi‚ Sunni Ittehad Council leader Allama Muhammad Atthar ul Qadri‚ Nazim-e-Aala Jamia Naeemia Maulana Raghi Hussain Naeemi and President Anjuman-e-Asatza Pakistan Allama Muhammad Qasim Alvi.
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Nawaz Sharif has said no hindrance in the way of holding of general elections will be tolerated.

Pakistan Muslim League (N) Chief Nawaz Sharif has said no hindrance in the way of holding of general elections will be tolerated.
He was talking to Jamiat Ahle Hadith Secretary General Hafiz Abdul Karim in Raiwind‚ Lahore.
Nawaz Sharif said his party would award party tickets to honest applicants.

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State Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Malik Azmat Khan has

State Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Malik Azmat Khan has said elections would be conducted on time.
In an interview‚ he said the interim set up would be established after consultation with political parties and other stakeholders.

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The Supreme Court has converted Prime Minister\'s letter to the Chief Justice

The Supreme Court has converted Prime Minister\'s letter to the Chief Justice into a civil miscellaneous appeal.
In his letter Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf has requested to constitute judicial commission to investigate into the rental power plants.
The Supreme Court has directed the Prime Minister to appear in person or through attorney on Monday.

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Minister of Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said the government

Minister of Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said the government is taking a number of steps to resolve energy crisis.

He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of 132 KVA Bhera Grid Station at Bhalwal near Sargodha.

The Minister said completion of work on thirty-two small and medium dams will help reduce the load shedding.

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Zardari says the government has devised a comprehensive

President Asif Ali Zardari says the government has devised a comprehensive energy policy to meet demands for power.
Inaugurating the Darawat Dam Project‚ the president said a number of initiatives have been undertaken by the government to achieve goals set out in the energy policy.
He said the government is focusing on the exploration of new resources of water and hydropower and energy mix is also being improved to cater to the needs.
The President said the government is also developing other alternative resources of energy like coal‚ wind and solar.
He said as part of the energy policy the government is building a number of small and medium dams throughout the country.

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Isolated rain thundershower with snowfall over the hills is likely in Malakand

Isolated rain thundershower with snowfall over the hills is likely in Malakand‚ Hazara‚ Rawalpindi‚ Gujranwala‚ Lahore divisions‚ Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Thursday.
However‚ cold and dry weather is expected in rest parts of the country.
Temperature of some major cities recorded on Thursday morning was:
Islamabad ten degree centigrade‚ Lahore eleven‚ Karachi fifteen‚ Peshawar nine‚ Quetta minus two‚ Murree zero‚ Gilgit and Muzaffarabad seven degree centigrade.

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Computer systems in government offices across the Europe have come under fresh virus attack

Computer systems in government offices across the Europe have come under fresh virus attack.
The countries where computers were hit by the malicious software named as "MiniDuke" include Czech Republic‚ Ireland‚ Portugal and Romania.
NATO says it has also been attacked.
Experts say MiniDuke is designed for espionage and this virus was reported on before.

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In Occupied Kashmir‚ Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League Muhammad Farooq

In Occupied Kashmir‚ Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League Muhammad Farooq Rehmani has demanded return of Muhammad Afzal Guru's body to Kashmir for reburial.
In a statement issued in Srinagar‚ he said India is dragging the region to an unimaginable condition of war and destruction through state-terrorism.
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Iraq has warned that a victory for rebels in the Syrian civil war would

Iraq has warned that a victory for rebels in the Syrian civil war would destabilize the region.
In an interview in Baghdad‚ Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said neither the Syrian opposition nor the government can finish each other off.
He urged the world to support a peaceful solution through dialogue.

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A conference of Friends of Syria is being held in the Italian capital of Rome on Thursday

A conference of Friends of Syria is being held in the Italian capital of Rome on Thursday.
It is being attended by a number of western and Arab countries‚ international organizations and representatives of the Syrian opposition.
According to the UN‚ about seventy thousand people have been killed in the ongoing unrest in Syria since March last year.

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Russia says it will continue strengthening its military potential in the face of possible

Russia says it will continue strengthening its military potential in the face of possible new threats.
Presiding a meeting in Moscow‚ Russia President Vladimir Putin said instability is increasing throughout the world particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia.
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The new US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has pledged to renew old alliances and forge

The new US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has pledged to renew old alliances and forge new ones without attempting to "dictate" to the world.
Addressing Pentagon employees after taking oath in Washington‚ he said the US can't dictate to the world but it must engage the world wisely. He said we must lead with our allies.
Chuck Hagel said the US has great power and how we apply our power is particularly important.
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Meanwhile‚ the European Union has decided to resume impost of Pakistani

Meanwhile‚ the European Union has decided to resume impost of Pakistani sea food to its market taking another step forward in European Union Pakistan relations.
The decision puts an end to a six year long voluntary ban of exports of fishery products to the European Union by the maritime fisheries department of Pakistan.

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Hina Rabbani Khar has said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the European Union

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the European Union which has significantly contributed our socio-economic uplift.
Talking to the European Union Ambassadors in Islamabad‚ she thanked the EU for generous assistance during natural calamities especially the floods of 2010.
She appreciated the EU approval of the Autonomous Trade Preferences to Pakistan besides GSP Plus scheme for greater market access to the EU.

The Foreign Minister also apprised the Ambassadors about the steps taken by Pakistan for the promotion and protection of human rights especially women and minorities.

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On the directive of MQM Chief Altaf Hussain‚ Sindh Governor Dr. Ishratul Ibad returned to Karachi early

On the directive of MQM Chief Altaf Hussain‚ Sindh Governor Dr. Ishratul Ibad returned to Karachi early on Thursday morning.
Talking to newsmen at Karachi airport‚ Dr. Ishratul Ibad said he has changed his decision of resigning from the post of governorship.
He said he will do every thing possible for the welfare of people of Sindh.


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An All Parties Conference convened by Jamiat -e-ulema-e-Islam (F) is being held in Islamabad on Thursday

An All Parties Conference convened by Jamiat -e-ulema-e-Islam (F) is being held in Islamabad on Thursday to prepare a roadmap for restoration of peace in the country.
JUI (F) Chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman while talking to newsmen in Islamabad said besdies tribal elders‚ more than thirty political leaders would participate in it.

Talking in the Nai Ufaq programme of NBS of Radio Pakistan‚ Senior leader of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Liaquat Baloch said APC is very important in current security situation in the country.
He said a comprehensive policy should be evolved to deal with terrorists and to cool down fundamentalists sentiments.

Replying to a question about Taliban's talks offer he said Jamaat-e-Islami always advocates dialogue as all issues should be resolved politically through talks.

Qamar Zaman Kaira has said all stake holders are in favor to conduct free and fair elections

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said all stake holders are in favor to conduct free and fair elections on time for the smooth transition of democratic system to another government.
In an interview‚ he said interim Prime Minister would be nominated with the consultation of leader of the House and leader of the Opposition with consensus of all the stake holders according to the constitution.

Pervez Ashraf has urged party workers to increase contacts with the people

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has urged party workers to increase contacts with the people and make preparations for the upcoming general elections.
He was talking to Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani‚ MNA and Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur ex-MNA in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister said the PPP is a federal party and a symbol of national unity. It believes in serving the people and has always won their support whenever transparent elections were held in the country.
Talking to Minister for National Integration and Heritage Samina Khalid Ghorki ‚the Prime Minister said promotion of cultural activities has an important role in national unity.

Najmuddin Sheikh said there is no provision for ban on export of the Iranian gas under the sanctions already imposed

Experts while participating in Radio Pakistan Program termed Pak-Iran gas pipeline as vital for national economy.
Former Secretary Foreign Affairs Najmuddin Sheikh said there is no provision for ban on export of the Iranian gas under the sanctions already imposed on Tehran for its nuclear programme.
Prominent industrialist‚ Ishtiaq Beg said supply of Iranian gas is very important for Pakistan as we are losing two percent of the GDP due to the ongoing energy crisis.
An eminent Journalist‚ Shaukat Paracha said there is acute shortage of power in Pakistan. There is a gap of seven thousand MW of electricity at peak hours during the summer season.

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum Dr. Asim Hussain says President Asif Ali Zardari held positive talks with the Iranian

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Petroleum Dr. Asim Hussain says President Asif Ali Zardari held positive talks with the Iranian leadership about cooperation in the energy sector. Talking to Radio Pakistan's special correspondent Shahid Afraz in Tehran‚ he said construction of oil refinery by Iran in Gwadar was discussed during the meeting.

Zardari and his Iranian counterpart President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have decided to vigorously pursue the Iran Pakistan gas pipeline project

President Asif Ali Zardari and his Iranian counterpart President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have decided to vigorously pursue the Iran Pakistan gas pipeline project and other mega projects between the two countries.
Presidential spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said the decision was taken during two rounds of meetings between the two leaders in Tehran.
The two Presidents also reaffirmed their commitment to work hand in hand in overcoming the challenges resulting from the emergent situation in the region.
Besides bilateral matters the two leaders also discussed situation in Afghanistan and the regional and international issues.
While highlighting need for greater trade President Zardari proposed free trade agreement between the two countries‚ easing of visa restrictions and revisiting the tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.
President Zardari said the two countries together with Turkey could provide fresh impetus to the Economic Trade Organization to further strengthen bonds among the people and also promote trade and socio-economic development in the region.
Issues in curbing militancy including enhanced cooperation in the area of border security‚ curbing narco-trade and illegal trafficking also came under discussion.
Later ‚the President also called on Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Syed Ali Hosseini Khamenei. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was also present during the meeting.
Pak-Iran bilateral relations‚ regional situation with special reference to the challenges being faced by Muslim Ummah were discussed during the meeting of the three leaders.

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he Presidents of Pakistan and Iran in their meeting in Tehran have decided to vigorously pursue the gas pipeline and other mega projects between the two countries.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to work hand in hand in overcoming the challenges resulting from the emergent situation in the region.

The Prime Minister says the PPP believes in serving the people and it always won their support whenever transparent elections held in the country.
The Information Minister has said all stakeholders are in favour of conducting fair elections for the smooth transition of democratic system to another government.
An All Parties Conference convened by Jamiat -e-ulema-e-Islam (F) is being held in Islamabad on Thursday to prepare roadmap for restoration of peace in the country.

The US new Defence Secretary has pledged to renew old alliances and forge new ones without attempting to "dictate" to the world.

Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Balochistan

Scattered rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Balochistan‚ Upper Sindh‚ South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa‚ upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa‚ South Punjab‚ Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan on Thursday.
Temperature of some major cities recorded on Thursday morning was:
Islamabad nine degree centigrade‚ Lahore eleven‚ Karachi twenty two‚ Peshawar thirteen‚‚ Quetta and Murree four‚ Gilgit zero and Muzaffarabad seven degree centigrade.

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced squad for the forthcoming ODI

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced squad for the forthcoming ODI and T20 matches series against South Africa.
Mohammad Hafiz will lead the T20 side‚ while Misbah ul Haq the ODI side.

The team will play two T20 international against South Africa on 1st and 3rd of next month. The five matches ODI series will be played on the 10th‚ 15th‚ 17th‚ 21st and 24th of next month.

International Day of mother language

International Day of mother language is being observed on Thursday.
It was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational‚ Scientific and Cultural Organization in November‚ 1999.
The Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity.

In Nigeria‚ the pirates have demanded one point three million

In Nigeria‚ the pirates have demanded one point three million dollars as ransom to release six foreigners.
They were kidnapped when their ship was attacked off the coast of Nigeria on Sunday last.
Those abducted include three Ukrainians‚ two Indians and one Russian.

India has started mass production of BrahMos missile

India has started mass production of BrahMos missile.
The missile jointly developed by India and Russia has the range of two hundred and ninety kilometers.
It will be used by the Indian Air Force and Navy.

In occupied Kashmir‚ India has started imposing strict restrictions

In occupied Kashmir‚ India has started imposing strict restrictions on Kashmiris in bafflement.
In a statement issued in Srinagar‚ a spokesman of the APHC said several Hurriyet leaders and activists including Professor Abdul Ghani Butt and Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi have been placed under house arrest.
The Indian police have also detained two Kashmiri leaders‚ Mukhtar Ahmad and Hakeem Abdul Rasheed during the fresh crackdown.

Russia and the Arab League say they want to broker direct talks

Russia and the Arab League say they want to broker direct talks between the Syrian government and opposition in a bid to end civil war in the country.
Speaking in Moscow that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Kremlin and the Arab League wants to establish direct contact between the Syrian government and the opposition.
The Arab League General Secretary Nabil Elaraby who was also present on the occasion said their priority is to create a transitional government in Syria.
Russia arranged a meeting of several Arab foreign ministers and the Arab league to explore ways and means for bringing violence an end in Syria.
According to the UN‚ about seventy thousand people have been killed in Syria since the since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began in March 2011.

he Obama administration has announced new plan

The Obama administration has announced new plan to fight the growing theft of American trade secrets.
The plan includes five steps to discourage intellectual property theft abroad and better coordination at home to help U.S. companies protect themselves.
However‚ it has not specifically targeted any country in this regard.

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Washington will continue supporting

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Washington will continue supporting the countries which are facing threat of terrorism and extremism.
In his first major public address at the University of Virginia on investing in a strong foreign policy‚ he said the goal of the United States is to use assistance and development to help nations realize their own potential to develop and become economic partners.
He said the United States has no permanent enemies and it will continue to assist its allies.

The Secretary of State said it is not just about sending troops to another country but sending graduates as a strong work force.

John Kerry said the United States shares development with countries that believe in democratic values.

Iran has said gas pipeline project with Pakistan would

Iran has said gas pipeline project with Pakistan would be completed before its schedule of 2014.
In an interview‚ Managing Director of National Iranian Gas Company Jawad Owji said Iranian Minister of Oil recently visited Islamabad and hold talks with Pakistani authorities about laying of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.
To a question‚ he said the project would cost over one point five billion dollars.

Ministry of National Food Security and Research has finalized

Ministry of National Food Security and Research has finalized the draft of National Food and Nutrition Security Policy intending to counter the food insecurity in the country.
The core objective of the policy is to reduce the current food insecurity situation by fifty per cent by 2030 and bring down poverty and food insecurity to zero level by 2050.
The Ministry has sent the final draft to all provinces and other stake holders for comments to be incorporated as appropriate.

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed profound grief

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed profound grief over the demise of Shafiq Hussain Shah‚ the grandson of Pir of Qambar Sharif‚ Syed Hussain Shah Bukhari.
Shafiq Hussain Shah was injured in a blast at a religious rally in Jacobabad and succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
In his message‚ the President while strongly condemning the blast expressed his profound sympathies with the family of Shafiq Hussain Shah.

He directed the concerned to provide best medical assistance to other people‚ injured in the blast.

The President hosted a dinner at the Aiwan-e-Sadr last night

The President hosted a dinner at the Aiwan-e-Sadr last night. It was attended by Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf‚ some Federal Ministers and the senior party leadership.
Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also present.

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said elections would be held

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said elections would be held on time under the independent Election Commission.
Talking to newsmen in Islamabad he said there is a procedure for the caretaker set-up in the Constitution and there will be no deadlock in this regard.

Referring to Quetta incident he said four terrorists have been killed and one hundred seventy arrested during targeted operations in Balochistan.

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said Pakistan People's Party stands

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said Pakistan People's Party stands committed to the cause of creation of Bahawalpur South Punjab province.
He was talking to a delegation led by Tassnim Nawaz Gardazi‚ Dr. Mian Akhtar Lalika and Syed Fazal Hussain Shah Gilani in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister expressed the confidence that the people will return Pakistan People's Party to power.
He said we have served the country and have successes and achievements to our credit.
The delegation comprised prominent political persons hailing from South Punjab. They have recently joined PPP.

Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Q leaders held a meeting

Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Q leaders held a meeting in Islamabad to exchange views about political strategy regarding next general elections. They discussed next electoral alliance and each constituency-wise political situation.
Both party leaders decided to bring joint electoral candidates and enter political field with full force.
Talking on the occasion‚ Ch. Shujat Hussain and Ch. Parvez Elahi said this electoral alliance indicates a new era in the national politics which will establish the tradition of moving together in politics.

They said the alliance has established that national interest is over and above political enmity and friendship and our politics is only for national interest.

Mainly cold and dry weather is likely in most parts of the country

Mainly cold and dry weather is likely in most parts of the country on Wednesday.
However‚ scattered rain/thunderstorm may occur in Makran‚ Quetta‚ Kalat‚ Sibbi‚ D.I.Khan‚ Zhob and Sukkur divisions.
Temperature of some major cities recorded on Wednesday morning was:
Islamabad and Muzaffarabad eight degree centigrade‚ Lahore ten‚ Karachi nineteen‚ Peshawar eleven‚ Quetta five‚ Gilgit and Murree three degree centigrade.

The second One Day Cricket International between

The second One Day Cricket International between New Zealand and England is being played at Napier on Wednesday.
New Zealand is leading the three match series by 1-0.

In Nigeria‚ six foreign sailors have been kidnapped

In Nigeria‚ six foreign sailors have been kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria\'s coast .

According to Reuters news agency‚ one Russian‚ three Ukrainian and two Indian sailors are among those kidnapped.

World Social Justice Day is being observed on Wednesday

World Social Justice Day is being observed on Wednesday to promote social justice‚ eradication of poverty and gender equality.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned home

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned home after more than two months of treatment in Cuba following cancer surgery.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro has said Chavez was taken to Military Hospital in Caracas‚ where he will continue his treatment.

North Korean diplomat at the UN‚ Jon Yong Ryong

North Korean diplomat at the UN‚ Jon Yong Ryong has threatened South Korea final destruction.

There was immediate criticism of his comments at the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from other nations‚ including South Korea‚ France‚ Germany and Britain.

In Mali‚ at least 20 rebels and a French soldier

In Mali‚ at least 20 rebels and a French soldier have been killed during clashes in the northern region.

Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali has resigned

Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali has resigned after failing to reach an agreement on forming a new government. Hamadi Jebali had been trying to form a new coalition in response to the political crisis sparked by the killing of opposition leader Chokri Belaid.

The top US Commander in Afghanistan General John Allen has sought

The top US Commander in Afghanistan General John Allen has sought retirement instead of taking charge of supreme NATO Commander.
President Barack Obama has said he accepted Gen Allen\'s request to retire‚ praising his \"decades of service\" in the US Marine Corps.
U.S General John Allen‚ who led NATO forces in Afghanistan and was caught up but later cleared in the scandal that forced CIA chief David Piraeus to resign.

In Occupied Kashmir‚ a two-day complete shutdown

In Occupied Kashmir‚ a two-day complete shutdown will be observed from on Wednesday to demand handover of the body of martyred leader‚ Muhammad Afzal Guru.
The shut down call has been given by Veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader‚ Syed Ali Gilani.

The first death anniversary of renowned

The first death anniversary of renowned film and TV actress Tamanna Begum is being observed on Wednesday.

The PPP has invited applications for award

The PPP has invited applications for award of tickets for the general elections.
The party has asked the intending contestants to send applications tyo Central Secretariat by the tenth of next month.

Saleem Mandviwalla is the new Finance Minister

Saleem Mandviwalla is the new Finance Minister following resignation of Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
President Asif Ali Zardari has administered him the oath of office at a ceremony in Islamabad also attended by Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf hasg

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has lauded the services of the outgoing Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh.
Abdul Hafeez Shaikh met the Prime Minister and tendered resignation.
The Prime Minister said Dr. Sheikh implemented the pro-poor policies of the government and managed the economy by keeping the interest rates and federal expenditures within manageable limits.

Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Shah called on the Prime Minister

Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Shah called on the Prime Minister in Islamabad and briefed him about the proceedings of Parliament. Political situation in the country with special reference to Balochistan also came under discussion.

Talking to a delegation of Awami National Party‚ led by Senator Haji Muhammad Adeel

Talking to a delegation of Awami National Party‚ led by Senator Haji Muhammad Adeel‚ the Prime Minister lauded the support of Awami National Party for strengthening of democracy.

He commended the sacrifices rendered by ANP while combating terrorism.

Prime Minister said ANP's role in legislation in both houses of the Parliament is laudable.

The Senators thanked the Prime Minister for providing development funds and taking keen interest in resolving people\'s problems.

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved issuance of a Notification by the Election Commission

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved issuance of a Notification by the Election Commission to amend the Representation of the Peoples (Conduct of Election) Rules‚ 1977. Under the notification some more symbols have been added to the existing list and one symbol that created confusion due to its resemblance omitted.

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed to step up efforts for developing Benazir

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed to step up efforts for developing Benazir Income Support Programme into a comprehensive social protection‚ poverty alleviation and women empowerment platform.

He was talking to Chairperson BISP Farzana Raja who briefed him on the status of the whole range of BISP initiatives including Benazir Smart Card‚ mobile phone banking‚ health and education services‚ job training‚ accident insurance and interest free financing for the poor and needy.

She said 0.4 million deserving families from Balochistan have been included in BISP and the poverty survey has already been completed in the tribal areas.

The President advised to take up the challenge of seeking the involvement of the private sector as well as international donors for broadening the resource base of the programme and extending benefits to more.

Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said government will use all resources to remove

Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said government will use all resources to remove reservations of Hazara community.

In an interview‚ the Minister said a high powered committee headed by the Governor Balochistan is tackling the situation in the province.

Naveed Qamar urged all political parties to make collective efforts for defeating terrorism.

He said democratic system is imperative for the stability of the country.

Hazara community has called off sit-in in Quetta

Hazara community has called off sit-in in Quetta and agreed to burry the dead bodies of those killed in Hazara Town carnage.
Dead bodies will be burried on Wednesday .

After the successful dialogue between the parliamentary committee and the Hazara community leaders

After the successful dialogue between the parliamentary committee and the Hazara community leaders‚ the protestors announced to end sit-in and initiate burial of victims of Karani road blast.

The parliamentary committee reached the site in Hazara Town where thousands of Hazara protesters staged sit-in with the bodies of the victims.

The committee held dialogues with the leaders of different organizations and convinced them to end their sit-in and bury the dead.

After the successful dialogue Alama Amin Shahidi of Majlis-e-Wahadatul Muslimeen announced to end sit-in. He asked protesters to end their sit-in and disperse peacefully. He said a three-member committee of Hazara community would remain in touch with the government to ensure implementation of decisions promised with the organizations.

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira alognwith Governor Balochistan Nawab Magsi‚ talking to newsmen said targeted operation against banned organizations has been launched in Quetta. He said four terrorists have been killed and several suspects arrested.

The Minister said Governor Magsi has accepted all demands of the Hazara community and targeted operation against terrorists. He said the government will introduce community police system.

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting educational and cultural activities has concluded.

British Member Parliament George Galloway was the chief guest in the closing ceremony of the three day festival.

Meanwhile‚ on the last day of the festival on Sunday 52 events on the different topics were held. The topics were : dynamics politics‚ history and contemporary issues‚ dynamics of Karachi‚ story-telling‚ Kashmir‚ Urdu poetry‚ Indo-Pak discourse‚ Pakistan in foreign eyes‚ Pak-US relations and Tanz-o-Mazah.

Besides‚ the launch of some books‚ puppet shows‚ drama and plays‚ discussions on the literary genres and a painting exhibition were also part of on Sunday's event.

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting educational

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting educational and cultural activities has concluded.

British Member Parliament George Galloway was the chief guest in the closing ceremony of the three day festival.

Meanwhile‚ on the last day of the festival on Sunday 52 events on the different topics were held. The topics were : dynamics politics‚ history and contemporary issues‚ dynamics of Karachi‚ story-telling‚ Kashmir‚ Urdu poetry‚ Indo-Pak discourse‚ Pakistan in foreign eyes‚ Pak-US relations and Tanz-o-Mazah.

Besides‚ the launch of some books‚ puppet shows‚ drama and plays‚ discussions on the literary genres and a painting exhibition were also part of on Sunday's event.

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting educational

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting educational and cultural activities has concluded.

British Member Parliament George Galloway was the chief guest in the closing ceremony of the three day festival.

Meanwhile‚ on the last day of the festival on Sunday 52 events on the different topics were held. The topics were : dynamics politics‚ history and contemporary issues‚ dynamics of Karachi‚ story-telling‚ Kashmir‚ Urdu poetry‚ Indo-Pak discourse‚ Pakistan in foreign eyes‚ Pak-US relations and Tanz-o-Mazah.

Besides‚ the launch of some books‚ puppet shows‚ drama and plays‚ discussions on the literary genres and a painting exhibition were also part of on Sunday's event.

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting educational

The 4th Karachi Literary Festival aimed at promoting educational and cultural activities has concluded.

British Member Parliament George Galloway was the chief guest in the closing ceremony of the three day festival.

Meanwhile‚ on the last day of the festival on Sunday 52 events on the different topics were held. The topics were : dynamics politics‚ history and contemporary issues‚ dynamics of Karachi‚ story-telling‚ Kashmir‚ Urdu poetry‚ Indo-Pak discourse‚ Pakistan in foreign eyes‚ Pak-US relations and Tanz-o-Mazah.

Besides‚ the launch of some books‚ puppet shows‚ drama and plays‚ discussions on the literary genres and a painting exhibition were also part of on Sunday's event.

THILAND,NIGERIA

THILAND:
In Thailand‚ three civilian security volunteers were killed and nine other people injured in a motorcycle bomb blast in Pattani city on Sunday.

NIGERIA:
In Nigeria‚ gunmen have kidnapped seven foreign workers from a construction company in Bauchi state. Local government official said those kidnapped were from Britain‚ Italy‚ Greece and Lebanon.

UNHCR has said it has not yet received one point five billion dollars pledged for Syrian refugees

The office of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it has not yet received one point five billion dollars pledged for Syrian refugees last month at an international donor conference in Kuwait In an interview in Geneva‚ the UNHCR representative to Jordan Andrew Harper said lack of funds is making it very difficult to provide shelter‚ food‚ clothing and blankets to thousands of Syrians who daily cross into Jordan.

In Iraq‚ at least thirty-five people were killed and more than one hundred and thirty injured

In Iraq‚ at least thirty-five people were killed and more than one hundred and thirty injured in series of bomb explosions around Baghdad on Sunday.
According to officials‚ three explosions rocked neighbourhoods of Ourfally‚ Kiyara and Falah Street in the eastern suburb of Sadr City.
The attacks are reported to have targeted mainly Shia areas in the city.

Tens of thousands of pilgrims have gathered at St Peter's Square in Rome

Tens of thousands of pilgrims have gathered at St Peter's Square in Rome for one of the final public appearances of Pope Benedict XVI.
He is stepping down on February 28.
The Pope recited the Angelus prayer and thanked all those who had prayed for him and shown him support over the past few days since his resignation.
The Vatican has said it may hold the conclave that chooses the new pope early‚ so that he can be in place before the start of Holy Week on 24 March.

Commander of US-led forces in Afghanistan General Joseph Dunford has said he would

Commander of US-led forces in Afghanistan General Joseph Dunford has said he would comply with President Hamid Karzai's order banning Afghan security forces from seeking NATO air support. He told reporters in Kabul on Sunday that NATO is prepared to provide support in line with the president's intent.

In occupied Kashmir‚ complete shutdown was observed for the eighth consecutive day

In occupied Kashmir‚ complete shutdown was observed for the eighth consecutive day‚ on Sunday‚ against hanging of Kashmiri youth Afzal Guru‚ by India.
According to Kashmir Media Service‚ call for strike was given by Hurriyet leader‚ Syed Ali Gilani which was also aimed at protesting against the killing of innocent protesters by Indian police and troops following the execution of Afzal Guru.
On the other hand‚ undeclared curfew remained in force at Nowhatta‚ Safa Kadal‚ Rajouri Kadal‚ Kawdara‚ Bahori Kadal‚ Zaina Kadal‚ Nawa Kadal and Noor Bagh in Srinagar to prevent people from holding protests against Guru's execution.
Indian authorities continued to place APHC Chairman‚ Mirwaiz Umar Farooq‚ and Syed Ali Gilani under house arrest in New Delhi and senior APHC leader‚ Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi in Badgam.
A number of Hurriyet leaders and activists including Shabbir Ahmed Shah‚ Naayeem Ahmed Khan‚ Showkat Ahmed Bakhshi‚ Farooq Ahmed Dasr‚ Muhammad Rafiq Ganai‚ Muhammad Shafi Reshi and Muhammad Yousuf Nadeem also remained lodged at different police stations of occupied Kashmir.

Google team will visit Pakistan

According to media report‚ Google team will visit Pakistan for negotiations with the government in the end of this month on the issue of blasphemous websites.

The three day Dialogue between Women MPs of Pakistan and Britain begins in Islamabad

The three day Dialogue between Women MPs of Pakistan and Britain begins in Islamabad on Monday. They will discuss different aspect of women's economic participation and empowerment‚ issues and challenges‚ thereof and suggest ways and means to address those issues.

Eight militants were killed during an operation of security forces in Upper Aurakzai Agency

Eight militants were killed during an operation of security forces in Upper Aurakzai Agency on Sunday.
According to official sources‚ jet fighters pounded hideouts of militants at Mamozai and surrounding areas. Three hideouts were destroyed.
On the other hand‚ four security personnel were injured when their convoy was hit with a remote control bomb on Rizmak road near the Headquarter of North Waziristan Agency. The injured were shifted to CMH Bannu.

The people belonging to Hazara tribe have placed dead bodies

The people belonging to Hazara tribe have placed dead bodies of about one hundred and nine martyrs of Quetta killing outside an Imambargha in Quetta and are holding protest.

Wahadatul Muslimeen has said that the victims of Quetta explosion will not be buried

Majlis-e-Wahadatul Muslimeen has said that the victims of Quetta explosion will not be buried and sit-in will continue till the fulfillment of its demands.

Shia Ulema Council has announced to stage a sit-in on Monday at Korangi town

Shia Ulema Council has announced to stage a sit-in on Monday at Korangi town Karachi to express solidarity with the victims of Quetta blast. Baluchistan and Punjab Bar association have announced boycott court proceedings on Monday against the killings.

In Balochistan and Sindh Mourning Day is being observed on Sunday in the wake of Quetta bomb blast

In Balochistan and Sindh Mourning Day is being observed on Sunday in the wake of Quetta bomb blast.
There was a shutter down strike and all the markets in the city are closed and transport is off the road. Key business centers of the city also remained closed.
One-day mourning was also being observed at official level and the National flag flew at Half Mast.
Meanwhile‚ efforts are also underway to recover those buried under the debris of the blast.
Governor Balochistan has directed concerned authorities for shifting of critically injured from Quetta to Karachi by C-130 plane for better medical treatment.

Qadri has said youth are ray of hope for our brought future

Addressing a public gathering in Faisalabad Chief of Minhajul Quran Tahirul Qadri has said youth are ray of hope for our brought future.
He said that he will continue his struggle to safeguard the rights of the deprived.
He said the voice raised for the rights of people can never be suppressed.

Nisar Ali Khan has said that his name has wrongly been added in the list of fake degree holders

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that his name has wrongly been added in the list of fake degree holders.
Talking to media on Sunday he said that fake degree holders entered in politics in Musharraf regime.
He said the Election Commission has no right to disgrace members of Parliament.
Nisar said MQM part its way‚ from the government for exploitation. He said MQM is not opposition party in real sense.

Khurshid Ahmad Shah has said separation of MQM from Sindh Government

Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah has said separation of MQM from Sindh Government will have no negative impact on the performance of the government.

Talking to media on Sunday‚ he said peoples party is following policy to take along all stake holders on all important national issues to resolve the problems of the country. He said the government is implementing policy of reconciliation to bring close all political forces on the national issues.
Khurshid Shah expressed astonishment that the MQM is making terrorism an issue after five years which they forgot while in power. He said now people are laughing on such statements.
The Minister said resignation of Sindh Governor is personal issue.

Farooq Sattar had said that his party decision to part ways from the government is final

Federal Minister and MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar had said that his party decision to part ways from the government is final.
Addressing a ceremony in Karachi on Sunday he said however MQM will continue its partnership with the Federal Government.
He said his party has not yet decided regarding resignation of governor Sindh.
Farooq Sattar said that law and order issue in Karachi aggrieved after release of gang war terrorists.
He alleged that those having their personal agenda did not fulfill national obligation while MQM always fulfilled its responsibilities while part of the government.

Eleven Ministers of Sindh Cabinet belonging to MQM have resigned

Eleven Ministers of Sindh Cabinet belonging to MQM have resigned. They submitted their resignation to Governor Ishrat-ul-Ibad in Karachi.

Speaking on the occasion‚ MQM Leader Khawja Izhar-ul-Hassan said that they will continue their role in the Assembly as the opposition.

Meanwhile‚ three Special Assistants to Chief Minister belonging to MQM have also submitted their resignations.

Meanwhile‚ MQM leader Haider Abbas Rizvi told media in Lahore on Sunday that resignations of Federal Ministers belong to MQM have been handed over to the party's Coordination Committee.

Pervez Illahi has said PML-N has done nothing but to increase public problems in Punjab in its five year term

Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervez Illahi has said PML-N has done nothing but to increase public problems in Punjab in its five year term.
Addressing a public meeting at Talagang on Sunday he said due to these flawed policies economy of the province has been destroyed.
Pervez Illahi said Shahbaz Sharif spent seventy billion rupees on Jangla bus service which gave nothing to the poor people of Punjab except deprivation.

The Minister alleged that PML(N) has expertise in stealing mandate and vote.

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira says MQM was‚ is and will remain ally of the government.
Talking to newsmen in Kharian on Sunday‚ he said the time has not yet come for caretaker setup. He said opposition and Press is demonstrating great hurry in this regard.

The Minister alleged that PML(N) has expertise in stealing mandate and vote. He said Nawaz Sharif is making alliance in Sindh with those who cannot win local bodies elections.
He said Chaudhry Nisar and Shahbaz Sharif should be awarded Sitar-e-Imtiaz for their operation to by loyalties.
He said dialogue with PML(Q) is underway on seat adjustments.

To a question‚ those who change political loyalty dies political death.

summoned Senate and National Assembly to meet in Islamabad at 5 pm on Monday separately

President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned Senate and National Assembly to meet in Islamabad at 5 pm on Monday separately.

Both the Houses have a heavy agenda to discuss during the upcoming sessions which include discussion on law and order situation besides reviewing political and economic situation. The House is also expected to review the energy crises and other important public issues. Both the Houses will also take up important legislation during the sessions.

The national assembly completes its five years tenure on 16th of March which will be first lower house in the national history which will complete its term in democratic way. It is believed this session of the Assembly will be its last.

government is committed to the welfare of all minorities living in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf says his government is committed to the welfare of all minorities living in Pakistan.

Talking to Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Syed Asif Hashmi in Islamabad on Sunday‚ he said minorities are equal citizens of the country and their places of worship and religious sites would be provided protection.

He directed the Chairman to ensure all possible assistance and facilitate to pilgrims from within and outside the country.

The Chairman briefed the Premier on steps taken by the board for the welfare of pilgrims and measures taken to maintain their religious places.

President Asif Ali Zardari and visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas laid the foundation stone of Embassy of the State of Palestine in the diplomatic enclave Islamabad

President Asif Ali Zardari and visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas laid the foundation stone of Embassy of the State of Palestine in the diplomatic enclave Islamabad.
The site for the proposed embassy building was allocated by former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed.
Pakistan will provide 50 percent of the two million dollars construction cost.
It is the first Embassy of the State of Palestine in any country after it has got observer status in the United Nations.

Earlier‚ speaking at a luncheon in honour of Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support to the Palestinians

Earlier‚ speaking at a luncheon in honour of Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support to the Palestinians in their just struggle for the establishment of an independent state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
He urged the international community to take the measures to settle the issue of Palestine.
President said Pakistan will continue to voice its support for the cause of Palestinians at all international fora.
He said we rejoice that Palestine has achieved non-member observer state status at the United Nations and Pakistan will fully support its admission as a full member of the UN.
He said the people of Palestine and Kashmir are deprived of their just rights.
Expressing dismay at the negative reaction of Israel to the recognition of Palestine as a state‚ he said Israeli is mocking the UN and violating international laws with impunity.
Strongly condemning the building of illegal settlements in the occupied territories‚ President Zardari called upon the international community to stop Israel from building new settlements. He said these settlements would be a death blow to the two-nation state solution.
He said Israel's complete disregard for international law is a slap on the face of the entire international community.
President Zardari said continued denial of inalienable right of self-determination to the people of Occupied Kashmir and Palestine carries the risk of instability of the Middle East and South Asian region.

President Zardari said one hundred and eighty million Pakistanis stand with their Palestinian brothers in their courageous fight against illegal occupation of their homeland. He said we will continue to extend all out support to Palestinians for their right to self-determination.
Speaking on the occasion‚ Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Palestinians people value the support and sincere commitment extended by Pakistan at every international forum for the just cause of Palestine. He thanked Pakistan for supporting Palestine's non-member observer state status at the United Nations General Assembly.
Mahmoud Abbas reiterated commitment to continue struggle for the freedom of Palestine.
He called upon Israel to stop building illegal settlements and end occupation of Palestinian land for peace and security of the region. He said we keep our hands extended to peace and ready to work with our friends to achieve the two state solution.
Earlier‚ the two leaders held threadbare discussions on bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual interests.

Pakistan and Palestine have agreed to constitute a joint commission to expand

Pakistan and Palestine have agreed to constitute a joint commission to expand existing political cooperation into other areas including economy‚ agriculture‚ banking and education and social and cultural sectors.
The agreement came at talks between President Asif Ali Zardari and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmood Abbas in Islamabad on Sunday.
The Foreign Ministers of two countries will head the commission.
The two leaders also held a one on one meeting before delegation level talks.
The talks covered a wide range of issues including status of the ongoing struggle of Palestinians for statehood‚ situation in Middle East stalled peace process‚ issues in Palestine-Israel relations and bilateral relations.
President Zardari said that Pakistan believes in right of self-determination as inalienable right of the Palestinian people as well as the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that Pakistan had supported all efforts aimed at resolving Palestinian dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions for lasting peace in the region.
President Zardari said that Pakistan called for total withdrawal of Israel from all occupied Arab territories including Jerusalem‚ end the settlements‚ restitution of the inalienable rights to Palestine‚ and establishment of an independent homeland for Palestinians with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as capital.
President Mahmoud Abbas briefed President Zardari how Israel had used the split between the West Bank and the Gaza strip to renege on the peace process and the antics resorted to by Tel Aviv after Palestinian leadership undertook efforts for achieving national reconciliation.
He said that Palestine had accepted the two-state solution since 1988 as a basis for ending the Palestine-Israel conflict and that they will continue to work to realize this goal through negotiations.
However‚ the two-state solution was becoming increasingly unattainable because of the Israeli unacceptable settlement policies.
Mahmoud Abbas also briefed President Zardari about the Arab Peace Initiative that also addressed Israeli concerns but had been ignored by Israel.