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It's people's victory

March 17, 2009
It's people's victory

ISLAMABAD/Lahore/Quet-ta/ Peshawar - "I salute you on this historic success, the credit goes to you, it's your victory, it's the triumph of justice and righteousness," remarked the Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, in his brief address to hundreds of cheering supporters, who stood for hours at the ...

Suicide blast kills 12 in Rawalpindi

Suicide blast kills 12 in Rawalpindi

March 17, 2009

RAWALPINDI-At least 12 people including a woman were killed and twenty-two injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside ...

Restoration a step in right direction

Restoration a step in right direction

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Various political parties have welcomed the reinstatement of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and ...

International
ICC votes South Africa as Champions Trophy host

ICC votes South Africa as Champions Trophy host

March 17, 2009

DUBAI (AFP) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday officially named South Africa as the new hosts of the biennial ...

Nadal breezes into third round at Masters

Nadal breezes into third round at Masters

March 17, 2009

INDIAN WELLS (California) (AFP) - World number one Rafael Nadal breezed past qualifier Michael Berrer and into the third round of ...

West Indies romp to easy Twenty20 win

West Indies romp to easy Twenty20 win

March 17, 2009

PORT OF SPAIN (Trinidad) (AFP) - Ramnaresh Sarwan hit 59 from 46 balls to propel West Indies to a six-wicket victory over England ...

IPL fate hangs in balance as govt talks deadlocked

March 17, 2009

NEW DELHI (AFP) - Cricket's lucrative Indian Premier League hung in the balance Monday as talks with the government on security ...

Madagascar army takes over president's office

March 17, 2009

ANTANANARIVO (AFP) - The military assault on Madagascar's presidential compound is aimed at forcing President Marc Ravalomanana ...

APL hails judges reinstatement

March 17, 2009

LONDON - The Association of Pakistani Lawyers, a team of Pakistani origin lawyers, solicitors, barristers, judges in UK has ...

Turkey-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral summit soon

March 17, 2009

ANKARA (Agencies) - Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said Monday a Turkey-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral summit will be held ...

Zardari's position weakening; lawyers' victory: US press

March 17, 2009

NEW YORK - The United States Monday praised President Asif Ali Zardari for restoring former Chief Justice of Pakistan's Suprme ...

UN faces new appeal for probe into Gaza abuses

March 17, 2009

UNITED NATIONS The United Nations is facing a new appeal to set up a commission of inquiry into possible war crimes and other ...

Business
KSE crosses 6,000 barrier on reinstatement

KSE crosses 6,000 barrier on reinstatement

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - The federal government's decision to reinstate Chief Justice of Pakistan and other sacked judges boosted equities at ...

Business community hails CJ restoration

Business community hails CJ restoration

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - The business community of Pakistan has welcomed the restoration of deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudary ...

Bank dillydallying in fraud case despite PM Secretariat directives

Bank dillydallying in fraud case despite PM Secretariat directives

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - A leading bank of the country is not giving any response to PM's Secretariat, which on approaching of the Canadian High ...

Dow Jones SAFE-100 index launched

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - In order to promote the South Asian region as a combined investment destination for the global fund managers/investors, ...

82 Pepco officers promoted

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) Promotion and Time Scale Upgradation Boards, in their meetings, have approved ...

SBP allows financing for furniture and pharma sectors

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - The SBP on Monday allowed financing for the import of plant, machinery and equipment to be used by the export oriented ...

India destroying Pak irrigation system

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - President Pakistan Muthida Kisan Mahaz Ayub Khan Mayo has said that India is trying to destroy Pakistan's irrigation ...

Govt for trade diplomacy to attain textile markets

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Federal Secretary Ministry of Commerce Mr Suleman Ghani has said that the Ministry will give top priority to trade ...

Int'l travel, tourism show begins today

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - The three days international travel and tourism show is being held from March 17 (today), at Karachi Expo Centre. Entry ...

Global stocks rally but analysts doubt it can last

March 17, 2009

LONDON (AFP) - Leading European and Asian stock markets rose sharply Monday on tentative signs of economic recovery, but analysts ...

Politics
Judges return to strengthen democracy

Judges return to strengthen democracy

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD (Agencies) - Former federal information minister and Central Information Secretary Pakistan People's Party Sherry ...

Reinstatement unconditional, says Kaira

Reinstatement unconditional, says Kaira

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD - Urging the political parties to avoid deadlocks in future, Federal Information Minister Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira Monday ...

Sharif brothers thank PM

Sharif brothers thank PM

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD/Lahore - Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif and party President Shahbaz Sharif came out positive to the olive ...

Govt finalises review appeal

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD (Online) - Government has finalised draft of review petition seeking reversal of the order of disqualification of ...

Army follows 'Kayani Model'

March 17, 2009

Pakistan moved towards a precipice, teetered on its edge and moved back. Internationally there was a collective sigh of relief ...

CJ to avoid hearing NRO case: Aitzaz

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Former President Supreme Court Bar Association, (SCBA) Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan told a press conference here on Monday ...

Several questions still unanswered

March 17, 2009

LAHORE / ISLAMABAD - Despite the restoration of deposed CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, several constitutional and legal ...

Hillary welcomes Pakistan's restoration of deposed judges

March 17, 2009

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday welcomed the decision by Pakistan's government to restore all ...

US, UK link Pak aid to political stability

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD - The US and UK, two major international guarantors, have conveyed to the PPP-led federal government and PML-N Quaid ...

New deadline for Solecki's release

March 17, 2009

QUETTA - The Baloch Liberation United Front (BLUF) which had claimed responsibility for kidnapping of Joh n Solecki, the head of ...

Militants rocket Nato supply vehicles

March 17, 2009

PESHAWAR - The unknown militants made another attack against the supplies for the United States led allied troops in the ...

Shariat in Swat from today

March 17, 2009

MINGORA (Agencies) - Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi Amir Sufi Muhammad announced Monday that all courts in the district ...

Afghan suicide blasts kill dozen

March 17, 2009

KANDAHAR (AFP) - Two suicide bombers attacked police stations in southern Afghanistan Monday, killing 10 Afghan policemen and two ...

PPP, 'N' likely to devise CBMs

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD - The announcement of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to restore all the deposed judges of the superior ...

Sabharwal new HC to Pakistan

March 17, 2009

NEW DELHI (Agencies) - Senior IFS officer Sharat Sabharwal was named as India's new High Commissioner to Pakistan, an appointment ...

US, UN hail peaceful resolution of political crisis; say No 'coercive diplomacy'

March 17, 2009

WASHINGTON - The United States and the United Nations Monday welcomed the reinstatement of Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice ...

Entertainment
World's first solar-powered film premiere in London

World's first solar-powered film premiere in London

March 17, 2009

LONDON (AFP) - A new film warning of the devastating effects of climate change was screened in London on Sunday in what ...

Fashion robot to hit Japan catwalk

Fashion robot to hit Japan catwalk

March 17, 2009

TSUKUBA (Japan) (AFP) - Japanese researchers on Monday showed off a robot that will soon strut her stuff down a Tokyo ...

Michelle Obama turns superhero

Michelle Obama turns superhero

March 17, 2009

She may not have any super powers, but she does have the best arms in Washington. And they will be splashed across the cover of ...

Discovery heads for space station

March 17, 2009

CAPE CANAVERAL (Florida) (AFP) - After a successful liftoff, the US space shuttle Discovery headed for the International Space ...

Anger and hostility harmful to the heart, especially among men

March 17, 2009

ANGER and hostility are significantly associated with both a higher risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in healthy individuals ...

10ft snake swallows a 14lb pet dog

March 17, 2009

IF this snake looks a little out of shape, there's a very good reason for its swollen tummy. It's just swallowed a pet dog, ...

Islamabad
Sports ministry asks PCB to file security plan

Sports ministry asks PCB to file security plan

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Sports has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to furnish the security demands for overseas ...

Ministry, POA working on model constitution for federations

Ministry, POA working on model constitution for federations

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD - Joint Secretary Ministry of Sports Muhammad Anwar Khan has said that the Ministry of Sports and the Pakistan Sports ...

Lawyers, civic society activists hold rallies

Lawyers, civic society activists hold rallies

March 17, 2009

RAWALPINDI (APP) - Following Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani's address to the nation on electronic media regarding ...

Decision enkindles hopes for peace

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD - The government's decision to reinstate the deposed judiciary has enkindled a ray of hope among the people of the twin ...

Police arrest 3 outlaws, recover 8 vehicles

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD - Capital Police on Monday recovered eight vehicles after arresting three persons allegedly involved in hiring the ...

Steps to supply Sasti Roti for Rs 2 underway

March 17, 2009

RAWALPINDI - District Food Controller Babar Khan said on Monday that sasti roti at Rs 2 would be supplied to the citizens. He ...

Musical group delights residents

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD: -Providing rare treat to the residents of Capital after prevailed tense environment for last few days was over, a ...

'BB's promise fulfilled'

March 17, 2009

ISLAMABAD (Online) - Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti Monday said the federal government had fulfilled the promise ...

Karachi
Camp for AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers from today

Camp for AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers from today

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - Korangi Baloch stadium in the suburban neighborhood of Landhi of the metropolis has been selected to hold a fortnight ...

Reinstated judges vow to uphold Constitution

Reinstated judges vow to uphold Constitution

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - The reinstated judges will make all out efforts to come up to the expectations of the people. This was stated by the ...

'Wise decision to boost broader reconciliation'

'Wise decision to boost broader reconciliation'

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad, Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and his cabinet have hailed the decision of Prime ...

Rs 444.3m approved for multiple projects under KPAC

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - Sindh Wildlife Department has planned mega projects titled Khirthar Protected Areas Complex (KPAC) and allocated Rs ...

Int'l moot on crisis management today

March 17, 2009

KARACHI - An international workshop on "Early warning systems: Potential for crisis management and regional cooperation" will be ...

Civil society hails restoration of CJP

March 17, 2009

Karachi (PPI) - The civil society has termed the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry as result of people's ...

MQM welcomes restoration of CJP

March 17, 2009

Karachi (PPI) - Provincial Minister for Bureau of Supply and Prices, and member of MQM Rabita Council Syed Shoaib Bukhari said on ...

Lahore
Shoaib should prove his fitness, says Qadir

Shoaib should prove his fitness, says Qadir

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Pakistan cricket's chief selector Abdul Qadir has asked fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to prove his fitness if he wants to be ...

PCB confident of Bangladesh series

PCB confident of Bangladesh series

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Pakistan's cricket authorities are hopeful that their team's tour of Bangladesh for a One-day series will go ahead in ...

Pakistan crash to Australia in Super Six Stage

Pakistan crash to Australia in Super Six Stage

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Australia defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in Super Six Stage of ICC Women's World Cup. Batting first after wining the ...

Celebrations as Chief Justice restored

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Wild celebrations erupted among the lawyers following the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry as ...

Students, teachers also rejoiced over restoration

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - The teachers and students in the educational institutions of the city celebrated the success of long march and ...

Pakistan's image abroad blooms as CJP returns

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Reinstatement of country's top judge Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry as the Chief Justice of Pakistan in the wake of ...

PPP fulfilled promises as per CoD

March 17, 2009

LAHORE-The PPP leaders have termed restoration of deposed judges a fulfillment of promises made by Shaheed-e-Jamhoriat, Mohtarma ...

Two killed in separate incidents

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - An elderly woman and a local trader were killed allegedly by robbers over resistance in separate incidents in the city ...

Legal questions remain unanswered

March 17, 2009

LAHORE - Despite the restoration of deposed CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry many constitutional and legal questions are still ...

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