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Breaking News From Pakistan :Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:55:05 -0400 Massive Asian floods turn countries into lakesFloods are sweeping through Asia, with Pakistan, Afghanistan and China the worst affected countries. Police put down violent protests in Kashmir There has been renewed violence in Kashmir, resulting in the killings of a teenage boy and another protester over the weekend. Toll reaches over 800 in Pakistan floods The death toll in floods rose to 837 Saturday as rescue workers tried to reach tens of thousands of people stranded in north-western Pakistan, officials said. Bopanna-Qureshi's classic fight back to reach Farmers Classic semi-final India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam Qureshi have defeated Arnaud Clement of France and Jonathan Erlich of Israel in a tough duel to reach the semi-finals of the Farmers Classic ATP Championship in Los Angeles. Salman Butt voices 'Decision Review System' doubts Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has defended his side doing without the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) during a batting collapse in the first Test against England, saying that the technology on offer was "not a hundred percent". Black box of ill-fated plane found The black box of a Pakistani passenger aircraft which crashed Wednesday in Margalla Hills near Islamabad has been retrieved, officials said Saturday. Negligent Lahore police blamed in Sri Lankan team terror attack report A Lahore High Court judge has blamed the city's police for being ill-prepared, poorly equipped and incompetent in their efforts to prevent last year's terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus. 'Black box' of Islamabad crash plane found The black box of the Air Blue plane, which crashed into Margalla Hills near Islamabad on Wednesday, has been recovered. Indo-Pak cross-border trade affected after bridge collapse in Kashmir Cross border trade between India and Pakistan is likely to be affected following the collapse of a bridge at Chakan Da- Bagh. ISI chief cancels UK trip over Cameron's 'clear swipe at Pak security agencies' Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha has canceled his trip to the United Kingdom due to British Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks about Pakistan's role in promoting the "export of terror". 'Imran Khan favours terrorists and disrespects humanity', says former PTI leader Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) General Secretary Asif Khan has accused PTI Chairman Imran Khan of supporting the Taliban. Zardari flip-flop, to go ahead with UK visit despite Cameron tongue-lashing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has not cancelled his visit to the United Kingdom, as was being speculated following British Prime Minister David Cameron's hostile remarks against Pakistan. nderson says his fiver did make for a good birthday celebration England fast bowler James Anderson at present looks the best swing bowler in the world, and he said that his five wickets for 49 runs against Pakistan in the first Test between the two sides being played here, did make for a good birthday celebration with his team mates. Pak Sports Ministry says no request by PCB to clear Sri Lankan team terror attack report The Pakistan Sports Ministry has said that it has not received any report from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over last year's terror attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore. Curfew clamped in Kashmir Valley after violence Curfew was imposed across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday following Friday's clashes between civilian protesters and security forces, in which four people were killed and over 50 injured. Rescuers battle to reach Pakistan flood victims PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) - With roads and bridges washed away, rescuers were Sunday struggling to reach people in northwest Pakistan trapped by the worst floods in living memory which have killed 800 ... Afghan governor buys Maliks abandoned by Pakistan Sunday, August 01, 2010 By Umar CheemaISLAMABAD: A sitting PPP MNA from Bajaur Agency, Syed Akhunzada Chitan, has made an alarming disclosure that Afghanistan has offered compensation to the flood-af... President, PM seek Chinese bankÂ’s operations in Pakistan Sunday, August 01, 2010 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said the government would welcome the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) play a major role in promoting investments... Many government buildings built on Nullahs At least Rs5 billion required to channelise all the storm water drains Sunday, August 01, 2010 By Qadeer Tanoli Karachi As the issue of encroachments over storm water drains haunts the city eve... Four fall victim to fresh target killings Sunday, August 01, 2010 By Salis bin Perwaiz KarachiIn a fresh bout of target killings in the city, at least four people, including an activist of the Awami National Party (ANP) and a police offic... Ministers to monitor embankments, Army to remain alert ahead of flood Sunday, August 01, 2010 By our correspondent KarachiA special meeting of the Sindh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the CM House on S... Two awarded life sentence, seven years RI Sunday, August 01, 2010 By our correspondent KarachiA sessions court awarded life sentence along with 7 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) to two men for killing a woman in Lyari last year.Additi... Sepa asked to issue notice to transport firm over oil spill Sunday, August 01, 2010 Sindh Minister for Environment and Alternative Energy Shaikh Mohammad Afzal on Saturday has taken strict notice of overturning of an oil tanker carrying 50,000 litres of oil n... Four get death sentence in murder case Sunday, August 01, 2010 By Jamal Khurshid KarachiThe Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) awarded death sentence to four men after finding them guilty of kidnapping and murder charges.Aurangzeb, Ghulam Raso... DCOs directed to take precautionary measures Sunday, August 01, 2010 KarachiAdviser to the Sindh Chief Minister Sharmila Farooqui has directed all district coordination officers (DCOs) of Sindh to take precautionary measures to save the people ... Upcountry floods bring hope for tail-enders Sunday, August 01, 2010 Jan Khaskheli KarachiHeavy rains and floods which wreaked havoc in upper areas of the country, have brought hope for those living in tail-end areas, who derive their liveli... Man jailed for seven years Sunday, August 01, 2010 By our correspondent KarachiAdditional District and Session Judge South Abdul Razzak awarded two sentences of 7 years and 5 years imprisonment to an accuse Sikandar Ali and... Woman among two killed Sunday, August 01, 2010 By our correspondent KarachiA woman was among two persons killed in separate incidents in the city on Saturday.Irfan was shot dead in the SITE-B Section police limits. SHO ... Health experts fear epidemics District Health Department working on prevention Sunday, August 01, 2010 Muhammad Qasim RawalpindiHealth experts fear that the floods in Nullah Leh and inundation of number of thickly populated... Expressway only solution to control Leh floods Sunday, August 01, 2010 Saeed Ahmed RawalpindiThe city district government could have averted floods caused by Nullah Leh in low-lying localities had they completed work on Expressway and flood co... Another rain spell likely Sunday, August 01, 2010 Obaid Abrar Khan Rawalpindi Pakistan Meteorology Department (PMD) has predicted that another weather system would develop within next 12 to 24 hours, which would affect eas... SHC moved against tribal clashes in Jacobabad, Kashmore Sunday, August 01, 2010 By Jamal Khurshid KarachiThe Sindh High Court on Saturday issued notices to the Sindh advocate general, the chief secretary, the Sindh IG and others on a petition against t... ‘Citizens suffering due to ban on pillion ridingÂ’ Sunday, August 01, 2010 KarachiOver 1.2 million Karachiites have to pay extra for their commuting to work and back home due to the lingering ban on pillion riding. Each such commuter has to pay from ... Slaughterhouse closure creates meat shortage in Pindi Sunday, August 01, 2010 Khalid Iqbal RawalpindiThe residents of Rawalpindi faced shortage of beef and mutton on Saturday as butchers are protesting against the closure of slaughterhouse for the la... Reference against Railways filed with NAB by ex-minister Sunday, August 01, 2010 Bureau report IslamabadThough NAB has become totally dysfunctional and is now working to close huge corruption cases and destroy precious national record, a former minister... Swiss National Day marked Sunday, August 01, 2010 KarachiTo mark the Swiss National Day, the Consul-General (C-G) of Switzerland in Karachi, Martin Bienz, hosted a reception at a local hotel the other day.Speaker of the Sindh... Water sources being repaired to prevent diseases Sunday, August 01, 2010 Shahina Maqbool IslamabadContamination of water systems and wells has caused an acute shortage of safe drinking water in areas affected by floods. Efforts are being made to... Curfew fails to quell violence in Kashmir Violence continued to rage across Indian Kashmir on Saturday with two people shot dead and five wounded after police in two towns opened fire on protesters who attacked their camps and pelted them wit... Sixth Kashmir protester killed in two days Two more protesters have been killed in revolt-hit Indian Kashmir, bringing to six the number of young men shot dead by security forces in two days as fresh violence rocks the region. The latest casu... Record rains – but Pakistan is dying for water Residents of Peshawar leave their homes with whatever possessions they can carry after the heaviest monsoon rains in the region since 1929. Officials say 800 people have died in the floods Pakistan moves to calm tensions in 'terror' row The swift reaction comes just ahead of president Asif Ali Zardari's visit to the UK this week. The Prime Minister's comment – made during last week's visit to India – has sparked fury in Pakistan,... Pakistan moves to calm tensions in 'terror' row The swift reaction comes just ahead of president Asif Ali Zardari's visit to the UK this week. The Prime Minister's comment – made during last week's visit to India – has sparked fury in Pakistan,... More remains found from crash site Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operation) Bani Amin told Dawn that the collected body parts and fleshes had been sent to hospital in five bags for reconstruction, DNA tests and handing over to th... Pakistani Spy Chief Cancels Britain Trip in Diplomatic Row Ahmed Shuja Pasha , had called off the trip, in which he was to have discussed security cooperation with Britain. Prime Minister David Cameron outraged Pakistani officials when he said last week on a ... Pakistani Spy Chief Cancels Britain Trip in Diplomatic Row Ahmed Shuja Pasha , had called off the trip, in which he was to have discussed security cooperation with Britain. Prime Minister David Cameron outraged Pakistani officials when he said last week on a ... - Curfew in Indian Kashmir as fifth person dies PHOTO: AFP Another protester was killed yesterday in revolt-hit Indian Kashmir when security forces opened fire at demonstrators, bringing to five the number killed in two days. The young man was sho... In Pakistan, Echoes of American Betrayal Karachi, Pakistan PAKISTAN’S premier intelligence agency, the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence, has been accused of many bad things in its own country. It has been held responsible f... 3 teams to monitor Kashmir's strife-torn districts formation of three ministerial teams for Baramulla, Anantnag and Pulwama districts. The teams will work with citizen groups for speedy restoration of peace and monitor the day-to-day situation. Abdu... Number of homeless rising as floods kill at least 800 in Pakistan PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Rescue workers and troops in northwest Pakistan struggled on Saturday to reach thousands of people affected by the country’s worst floods in living memory, as the death toll r... Pakistan agency cancels visit after Cameron speech Pakistan's intelligence agency has cancelled planned talks with security experts in the UK in the wake of David Cameron's claim that elements within the country were promoting the export of te... Pakistan floods worst since 1929 ISLAMABAD // As the death toll climbed above 800 yesterday, survivors affected by the worst flooding Pakistan has seen since 1929 lashed out at the lack of response from the government, accusing it of... Pakistan's Kamran Akmal goes from hero to zero against England | Mike Selvey Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal reacts after dropping England's Paul Collingwood during day three of the first Test match at Trent Bridge. Photograph: Gareth Copley/PA More than 800 dead in Pakistani floods NOWSHERA, Pakistan — Flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 800 people in a week, a government official said Saturday as rescuers struggled to reach marooned victims and some evacuees showed ... Waqar wary of workload for fast men For a brief moment this morning it felt like Pakistan seemed to have gained a foothold in this exciting Test. After Umar Gul's defiant burst with the bat, which relieved them of the burden of followin... Pushed to the margins, Prior takes centre stage There's no question whatsoever which of the two contests has been the most compelling, not even at a stage of the Trent Bridge game when only one team has the slightest hope of victory. At 15 for 3 ov... Kashmir streets in lockdown INDIA - Violence continued to rage in Indian Kashmir on Saturday with one person shot dead and three others wounded after police opened fire on protesters who attacked their camp. An indefinite curfe... Numbers of homeless rising as floods kill at least 800 in Pakistan PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Rescue workers and troops in northwest Pakistan struggled on Saturday to reach thousands of people affected by the country’s worst floods in living memory, as the death toll r... Pakistan slump to 15-3 in record run chase Nottingham - Matt Prior's courageous 102 not out on day three of the first test helped England recover from early trouble to set Pakistan a world record target of 435 to win at Trent Bridge on Saturda... Pakistan spy scraps UK talks after PM's comments L ONDON — A diplomatic spat with implications for international counterterrorism escalated Saturday after Pakistan’s spy chief canceled a visit to London following comments by the British ... Pakistan search goes on for black box of doomed plane Published Date: July 31, 2010 ISLAMABAD: The torso of a woman was recovered yesterday from the site of Pakistan's worst aviation disaster, as bodies were returned to families and investigators scoure... Two youths killed in police firing in Kashmir, toll now six Srinagar, July 31: Two youths were killed in separate incidents in Kashmir's Bandipora and Baramulla districts when security forces fired on mobs attacking police camps. The deaths take the toll in po... Pakistani youngster stamps his mark You couldn't get much that is more precisely half-formed than this Pakistan team that so recently beat the Australians and now awaits something close to evisceration by England. Except, maybe, for Moh... More than 800 dead in Pakistani floods NOWSHERA, Pakistan (AP) - Flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 800 people in a week, a government official said Saturday as rescuers struggled to reach marooned victims and some evacuees showed s... UN agencies step up efforts as Pakistani floods affect nearly a million people The number of people affected by severe floods following torrential monsoon rains in north-western Pakistan during the past three days has risen to nearly a million, with hundreds dead and most of the... Toll at six in Kashmir police firing Srinagar, July 31 : Six protestors have been killed in security force firing in two days in Kashmir valley since Friday when fresh clashes had erupted between the public and security personnel, while ... More than 800 Dead in Pakistani Floods NOWSHERA, Pakistan - Flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 800 people in a week, a government official said Saturday as rescuers struggled to reach marooned victims and some evacuees showed signs ... BP Tells Vietnam, Pakistan It Put Assets in Nations Up for Sale July 31 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc, seeking cash to help pay for the worst-ever U.S. oil spill, informed the governments of Vietnam and Pakistan that it put its production assets in the countries up for sa... Pakistan agency cancels visit after Cameron speech Pakistan's intelligence agency has cancelled planned talks with security experts in the UK in the wake of David Cameron's claim that elements within the country were promoting the export of te... |
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