Friday, February 10, 2012
- LHC adjourns hearing of petition against TCP
- Jamaat Ali Shah rejects treason charges
- Letter sent to BlackBerry Company: DAG
- PM will appear before SC on Feb 13, confirms Aitzaz
- India test-fires ballistic missile interceptor
- MQM seeks SC notice over Bilour's interview
- Russia proposes bilateral extradition treaty with US
- Karachi violence claims seven lives
- SC rejects PM Gilani's appeal
- 9 sentenced for London Stock Exchange terror plot
The Nation in print for Monday, December 28, 2009
Front Page
11 killed, dozens injured in Muzaffarabad suicide hit
MUZAFFARABAD (Agencies) - At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in a suicide bombing that ripped through an Imambargah in Pakistan Occupied Kashmirs main city on Sunday. The suicide bomber detonated his explosives in a Muharram procession in Muzaffarabad. When the volunteers spotted the ...
Beleaguered Zardari defends rule
NAUDERO President Asif Ali Zardari has said that both terrorists and non-state actors want to weaken Pakistan like Iraq, ...
US B-52 bomber hovers over Fata
PESHAWAR (Agencies) - Americas B-52 heavy bomber aircraft, which can carry nuclear and conventional ordnance with worldwide ...
International
Incident on a second US airlines flight: officials
WASHINGTON The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said on Sunday that a passenger on Northwest Airlines flight 253 from ...
'No hint' plane incident part of larger plot: US
WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has said national security questions raised by the attempted bombing of a ...
Blood as millions mark Ashura in Iraq
KARBALA (AFP) - Iraqi security forces said on Sunday that they had defused nine bombs as millions completed the annual Ashura ...
Iranian Opp leader's nephew dies in protests
TEHRAN (AFP/Reuters) - Iranian security forces killed several protesters including Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavis nephew ...
Israel violating rights of Palestinians: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS - On the anniversary of Israels deadly offensive against Gaza, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday ...
Six dead after new Philippine ferry disaster
MANILA (AFP) - At least six people died and 20 were missing after a small inter-island ferry sank in waters south of the ...
Taliban vow to turn Afghanistan into 'tandoor' for occupation forces
KABUL (AFP) - A bomb attack killed a US service member in Afghanistan, Nato said Sunday, doubling the number of American soldiers ...
US airline terror suspect linked to Qaeda: NYT
NEW YORK - The Nigerian man charged with attempting to blow up a Detroit-bound plane said an al-Qaeda bomb expert provided ...
17 Afghans, Iraqis detained in Indonesia
JAKARTA (AFP) - Indonesian police said Sunday they had detained in East Java province 17 Afghan and Iraqi migrants who were ...
Six die in Italy avalanche
ROME (Reuters) - Six people, including four rescue workers, were killed in an avalanche in northern Italy, officials said. The ...
Mass turnout in Uzbekistan elections
TASHKENT (AFP) - Voters in Uzbekistan flocked to the polls Sunday for parliamentary elections where all four competing parties ...
India-Sri Lanka one-dayer abandoned over poor pitch
NEW DELHI (India) (AFP) Unfit pitch conditions at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium forced the fifth and final one-day international ...
Olympic champion Plushenko sets new world best mark
SAINT PETERSBURG (Russia) (AFP) Olympic champion Yevgeny Plushenko set a new world best total mark of 271.59 points to win his ...
Pacquiao firm on 30-day blood test limit
LAS VEGAS (Nevada) (AFP) Manny Pacquiao remained steadfast on his demand not to be blood tested within 30 days of fighting Floyd ...
Pakistan struggling after Ozs declaration
MELBOURNE (Agencies) Pakistan, struggling to avoid follow-on, were 109 runs for four wickets at stumps on second day of the ...
Golden bat for Jayasuria on completing 20 years in cricket
MUMBAI Disappointment was clearly within his heart when Sanath Jayasuriya, in his recent interview to cricinfo, said, the sad ...
De Villiers, Boucher boost South Africa
DURBAN (AFP) AB de Villiers and Mark Boucher took South Africa towards a competitive total on the second day of the second Test ...
Politics
23 hurt as blast sparks riots
KARACHI At least 23 people were injured when a bomb exploded near a Muharram procession passing through Qasba More. The blast ...
Proof of RAW's role in Pak terror acts established
ISLAMABAD Pakistani authorities have garnered the most sought-after evidence regarding the involvement of Indias notorious ...
BB probe report after a month: PM
GARHI KHUDA BUX Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that process of probe into the killing of Shaheed Benazir ...
Thousands mourn Benazir, two years on
LARKANA The second death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was observed with simplicity at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto on Sunday, ...
Ashura being observed today
LAHORE Youme Ashur, the 10th of Muharram is being observed with religious devotion on Monday (today) in Pakistan and Pakistan ...
President's threat perception
ISLAMABAD President Asif Ali Zardaris address on the eve of second anniversary of his slain spouse Benazir Bhutto in Naudero is ...
'Zardari address charge sheet against institutions'
LAHORE Opposition leaders, while strongly criticising President Asif Zardaris public address in Naudero, have demanded that the ...
Two terrorist hideouts destroyed
ISLAMABAD Security forces in their ongoing offensive in South Waziristan Agency conducted search and clearance operation in ...
Six dead as govt official's house bombed
PESHAWAR (Agencies) - Militants on Sunday blew up the home of an official in Kurram Agency, killing him, his wife and four ...
US drone strike toll mounts to 13
MIRANSHAH (AFP) The death toll in Saturdays US missile attack that demolished a compound in North Waziristan rose to 13 ...
Nato trailers torched in Khuzdar
KHUZDAR (Online) Unknown armed men torched several trailers carrying supplies for Afghanistan-based NATO troops in Khuzdar and ...
Gaza marks year since start of Israeli attack
GAZA CITY (AFP) - Sirens wailed across the Gaza Strip on Sunday as the still devastated Hamas-ruled enclave marked one year since ...
NAC draft bill in NA soon
ISLAMABAD Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) has given its recommendations to ruling Pakistan Peoples Party on the proposed draft ...
US forces step up operations in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US special forces have stepped up counterterrorism missions against some of the most lethal groups in ...
Jewish immigration up 17pc in 2009: Israel
JERUSALEM (AFP) Jewish immigration to Israel increased in 2009 by 17 per cent compared to the previous year, the first rise in a ...
'Afghan govt members fuelling opium trade'
KABUL (Reuters) Members of the Afghan government are sponsoring slices of the countrys lucrative opium trade, a senior Afghan ...
S Korea wins UAE nuclear power deal
SEOUL (AFP) A South Korea-led consortium on Sunday won a 40-billion-dollar deal to build and operate four nuclear power plants ...
No timeframe for repealing 17th Amendment: Kaira
SUKKUR (Online) Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the nation would hear good news with regard to 17th ...
Nawaz to visit Quetta on Jan 5
QUETTA (APP) - Provinial Chief Organiser Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Balochistan Chapter Khudaay Noor Khan has said that PML-N ...
Economy, politics put market at crossroads
Pakistans capital market is at the crossroads at the end of the year 2009 as economic indicators, both internal and external, are ...
Entertainment
Rumours about Tony Romo upset Jessica
JESSICA Simpson was torn up when she heard reports her ex-boyfriend, Tony Romo, had gotten engaged to his new girlfriend. Simpson ...
Sheen and Mueller to undergo counselling
CHARLIE Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller are set to undergo counselling - just days after the actor was jailed on domestic ...
Katy Perry engaged to Russell Brand
KATY Perry is set to be a wife - shes engaged to boyfriend Russell Brand, according to British tabloid reports. The I Kissed a ...
Couple who wash dishes together will stay together
It is what women have been saying for decades but men have not wanted to hear - the key to a happy marriage is doing the dishes ...
Nick Cannon makes me feel complete: Mariah Carey
MARIAH Carey says she feels 'complete since marrying Nick Cannon. The Obsessed singer wed the actor/rapper in a secret ceremony ...
Physician urges changes in diagnosis for sore throat
NEW analysis from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) suggests that physicians need to re-think their diagnosis and ...
Islamabad
Selection on merit a must for SA Games: Coach
ISLAMABAD National Badminton coach Raziuddin Ahmad vowed to select the players on merit for the 11th South Asian Games 2010, ...
Procession taken out to mark 9th of Muharram
ISLAMABAD (APP) - The main Ashura-e-Muharram procession of the capital city was taken out on Sunday from Imambargah Asna Ashria, ...
Poor law & order affects business in Capital
ISLAMABAD - The prevailing uncertain law and order situation that has also adversely affected business activities in the federal ...
Encroachers occupy Faizabad overhead bridge
RAWALPINDI (Online) - The growing encroachments at Faizabad Overhead Bridge are causing immense inconvenience to the pedestrians, ...
PPP fighting for people's rights: Kaira
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira Sunday said PPP will keep on struggling for the ...
Tight security plan for NPC poll chalked out
ISLAMABAD (PPI) - The capital administration has chalked out stringent security plan for upcoming elections of National Press ...
Sale of dry fruits on the rise
ISLAMABAD (Online) - The increasing chilly weather in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has boosted the profits and ...
National
Hauritz shines with bat and ball
Nathan Hauritz was a doubtful starter for the first Test in Melbourne but passed a late fitness Test to be included in the side. ...
Karachi
Favouritism alleged in allotment of official residences
KARACHI-The favouritism has been witnessed in the provision of allotment of official residences facilities to the employees of ...
4 trees chopped in Sobhraj Hospital
KARACHI - At least four trees have been chopped down in the heritage building of Sobhraj Maternity Hospital (SMH) in the name of ...
9th Muharram processions taken out with religious fervour
KARACHI - Mourning procession of 9th of Muharram-ul-Harram was taken out on Sunday in the metropolis peacefully with religious ...
Guide to environmental issues launched
KARACHI - WWF Pakistan launched its publication titled citizens guide to environmental rights: duties and obligations here at the ...
Dubai still best place for business
KARACHI- (PR) The infrastructure of Dubai is unparalleled in the entire Middle East and South Asian region, and no other city or ...
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto: A legendary personality
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto got the honour to be the first woman prime Minister of a Muslim country. She was young when she was ...
Lahore
Security at red alert for Zuljinnah
LAHORE - Security has been put at red alert to maintain law and order situation during the mourning processions here on Monday ...
Commodities prices skyrocket
LAHORE - The greengrocers, fruit-sellers and other shopkeepers overcharged the consumers by taking advantage of closure of all ...
Hospitals, Red Crescent, Edhi's arrangements for mourners
LAHORE (APP) - The City hospitals, Red Crescent Society Punjab, Edhi Foundation and relevant departments made elaborate ...
Taseer says jugglers wont succeed in their designs
LAHORE - PPP-led government will complete its constitutional term but if the situation arises party is also ready to take part in ...
The really long weekend
This particular weekend has been designed to last four days, because Ashura has come around to come after Quaid Day. So not only ...
Karbala tragedy a beacon of light: CM
LAHORE (APP) - Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has said that Karbala tragedy symbolises steadfastness and supreme sacrifices ...
Aleem wins Club Title for 2010
LAHORE Aleem-ur-Rahman emerged as a Lahore Gymkhana Club Champion after two rounds of competitive golf at the Lahore Gymkhana ...
ELBA announce squad for Sajjad Soccer
LAHORE ELBA Pure Water Football Team, a participant of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) League-Departmental Phase 2008, ...
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