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Breaking News From Pakistan :Mon, 12 May 2008 07:56:06 -0400 Karachi baffled byPolice in Karachi are at their wits end on how to deal with the rising trend of thieves using trained monkeys to commit robberies in different parts of the port city. PML-N set to withdraw ministers, continue support for PPP The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was Monday set to decide on withdrawing its ministers from the cabinet after its talks with the ruling coalition partner Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to resolve their difference over the reinstatement of judges. US intervenes in Pakistan A senior US diplomat intervened Sunday to end the deadlock between Pakistan's governing coalition partners over the reinstatement of deposed judges that seriously threatens their month-old alliance. Pakistan sends relief goods to cyclone-hit Myanmar Islamabad, May 11 (Xinhua) Pakistan Sunday dispatched two military C-130 aircraft with relief goods on board to the cyclone-hit Myanmar. No breakthrough in PPP, PML-N talks Pakistan's leading ruling coalition partners, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), have failed to reach an agreement to reinstate superior court judges as a senior American official reached London for possible mediation. Pak scribes anticipate imminent crackdown on media Islamabad, May 12 : Leading media persons in Pakistan are reportedly apprehending a crackdown within a week or ten days for "conspiring" against the elected government or the Presidency. New party will reflect ground reality in its ideology London, May 12 : While speaking to Kashmiri journalist Murtaza Ali, Dr Shabir Choudhry said, "We will launch a new party this week. New party will reflect present day ground reality of Jammu and Kashmir in its aims and objective." Americans have once again helped old time ally Musharraf to stay in power Islamabad, May 12 : Amid continuance of the complex issue of judges restoration in Pakistan, Americans' behind-the-scene role of 'pursuing' PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari not to pay heed to Nawaz Sharif's demand of restoring deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Choudhary, has once again proved that still want to see their old time "war against terror" ally President Pervez Musharraf to stay in power, said a commentary in The News. Judges issue leaves Nawaz caught between devil and the deep sea Islamabad, May 12 : Even as the second deadline of restoration of judges issue expires today, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif appears to be in a tight spot. He seems to be caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, as he can neither continue his party's support to the PPP-led coalition, nor pull the rug, said a commentary in The News. "US not to be involved in resolving judges Islamabad, May 12 : The US embassy in Islamabad has said that the restoration of judges' issue was to be resolved by the Pakistan government only and that the US administration had nothing to with it. And, that's why US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher didn't discuss the issue with PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif when he met the duo in London recently, said US Embassy spokeswoman Elizabeth Colton said in a statement. Pak seeks unmanned surveillance planes from Oz to patrol Afghan border Lahore, May 12 : During Australian Defence Minister Angus Houston's recent visit to Islamabad, the Pakistan government reportedly urged him to provide unmanned surveillance aircraft and train its defence personnel to help it patrol its 2400-km border with Afghanistan. US media predicts fall of Pak govt over judges issue impasse Washington, May 12 : Even as today's deadline for restoration of deposed Supreme Court judges is almost certain to expire, and the PML-N expected to take a "stand" today regarding continuance of its support to the PPP-ld coalition government, the US media has predicted fall of the three-month old democratic government in Islamabad. 1000-year-old Hindu temple in Pak in desperate need of upkeep Karachi, May 12 : Belying Pakistan government's tall claims regarding upkeep of Hindus worship places and other sites, a 1000-year-old Hindu temple - Shri Varun Dev Mandir - in Monora in Pakistan is lying in a dilapidated state. PML-N says no option but to quit govt Islamabad, May 12 : After failing to break the ice with the PPP on the judges restoration issue, the PML-N last evening gave enough indications that it will pull itself out of the PPP-led coalition, but would continue to support it from outside as it "doesn't want to destabalize the government". Nawaz to decide future of PML-N Lahore, May 12 : PML-N leader and former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif will chair a joint meeting of his party's Central Working Committee (CWC) and parliamentary group in Lahore today to decide whether to continue his party's support to the PPP-led government or move out of the coalition. Sharif set to decide fate of Pakistani coalition May 12, 2008, 10:15 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is set to decide today if his party will stay in the coalition government after it failed to break a deadlock with its main partner ov... U.S. seeks formula to restore Pakistani judges ISLAMABAD — Washington intervened in Pakistan's political crisis yesterday, delivering a strong message of concern over political infighting as the country's coalition government headed to the br... Over 2000 women raped in Pakistan in 2007 ISLAMABAD: Over 2,000 women were raped in Pakistan in 2007, while 428 cases of rape have already been reported in the first quarter of 2008. Fate of Pakistan governing coalition faces dissolution Benazir Bhutto . The relationship was forged after their victory over Musharraf's allies in February elections.It remained unclear if the rift could break up the government or force fresh elections. T... Kashmir census shows decline in rare deer population SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - The numbers of a rare species of red deer found only in Indian Kashmir have dropped by a third in the last four years, a preliminary census revealed on Monday, highlighting... Army says 10 killed in clashes with militants in Indian Kashmir SRINAGAR, India -- Indian forces and suspected Islamic militants clashed in two separate incidents in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing 10 people, including three civilians and a news photographer, t... 5 killed in encounter fight in India-controlled Kashmir Four civilians and one Army jawan were killed and 13 people injured during an encounter between Indian security forces and two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in Samba town of the India-controlled Kashmir, ... Headlines in major Pakistani newspapers Headlines The following headlines appeared in major Pakistani newspapers on Monday: ** THE NEWS - Nation sinks into despair as London talks fizzle out - Boucher meets Zardari, Nawaz - Countrywide APDM... Pakistan leaders fail to reach accord on restoring judges Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry as chief justice.Musharraf has accused Chaudhry of corruption and conspiring against his plan to guide Pakistan back to democracy after eight years of his military rule.Zard... The chronology of May 12 proceedings Monday, May 12, 2008 May 26, 2007: SHC takes suo moto notice over government failure in removing the siege of High Court and City Courts buildings by mobs on May 12.May 28: SHC begins hearing of suo... Police arrest dacoits, recover one hostage Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent KHAIRPUR: The Khairpur Police claimed to have arrested the most wanted outlaws after engaging them in a brief encounter here on Sunday.District Police O... Valuable contribution of mothers commemorated Monday, May 12, 2008 Schezee Zaidi IslamabadCommemorating the undeniable and most valuable contribution of all the mothers of the world a daylong carnival celebration featuring live entertainmen... Depression risk in seniors Monday, May 12, 2008 Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed, Dutch researchers report. But it remains unclear wh... People look for part-time work Monday, May 12, 2008 Khalid Iqbal RawalpindiThe middle class, especially low paid employees have started looking for part-time work after duty hours as they completely failed to cope with the si... Lawyers to stage rally from City Courts to KPC Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent KarachiLawyers are all set to stage a rally from the city courts premises to Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Monday to commemorate May 12, when deposed Chie... People running out of patience Monday, May 12, 2008 Faisal Kamal Pasha RawalpindiThe overall situation in the country is very depressing as people running out of patience due to continuous inflation and lingering judicial cri... Mayhem mystery remains unsolved Monday, May 12, 2008 By Salis bin Perwaiz KarachiThe nation in general and the people of Karachi in particular are remembering the loss of nearly 50 innocent lives during the mayhem on this day ... Coalition ‘to steer country out of crisisÂ’ Monday, May 12, 2008 IslamabadFederal Minister for Education Ahsan Iqbal has said that PML-N leadership is committed to steer the country out of crisis with the joint struggle of patriotic coalition... Sad day in the history of Karachi, says Rizvi Monday, May 12, 2008 By Fasahat Mohiuddin KarachiMuttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) spokesman, MNA Haider Abbas Rizvi, has termed May 12, 2007 a sad day in the history of Karachi.On May 12, 2007, th... IGP takes serious notice of police highhandedness Monday, May 12, 2008 Shakeel Anjum IslamabadInspector General of Police (IGP), Islamabad, Syed Asghar Raza Gardezi, took a serious notice of the police highhandedness as they have implicated a 1... Commercial activities a blot on lush green lawns Monday, May 12, 2008 Noor Aftab Rawalpindi Public Park, generally known, as Nawaz Sharif Park, in Shamsabad, once a coveted place for relaxation for visitors has lost its original beauty, as it ... JI disturbed by May 12 culprits going scot-free Monday, May 12, 2008 By Azeem Samar KarachiJamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sindh leader, Dr Mirajul Huda Siddiqui, has expressed sorrow over the fact that one year has passed neither the perpetrators of Ma... ‘The police disappeared and then we heard gunshotsÂ’ Monday, May 12, 2008 By Shamim Bano KarachiThe mayhem that occurred on May 12, 2007, would never be forgotten, as never in the history of developed nations, have people witnessed siege of the ju... High Noon at Star Gate Gunfights in airport area as LEAs disappear Karachi, May 12, 2007 Monday, May 12, 2008 Areas around Jinnah International Airport resounded with the sound of non-stop gun fire soon after the cloc... Five killed, 20 injured in road accident near Ubaro Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent KHAIRPUR: Five persons, including a child, were killed and 20 others injured in a head on collision between a pick-up and a passenger bus in the limits ... Stressful environment takes toll on mothersÂ’ mental health Monday, May 12, 2008 By Gibran Ashraf KarachiMothers are an integral part of any family setup. Any irregularity in this pivotal figure tends to destabilise an entire household.Mental health of m... Nust inks MoUs with S Korean, Japanese varsities Monday, May 12, 2008 RawalpindiNust has signed academic agreements with South Korean and Japanese universities for students exchange programmes and joint research, says a press release issued here S... Man drowns in KDA canal Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent THATTA: A young man drowned in the KDA canal near Gujo on Sunday. Police said two youngsters were swimming in the KDA canal when one Asif, son of Murad ... Attack in Kashmir leaves 7 dead A long lull in violence in the Indian-administered province of Kashmir broke on Sunday as a gun battle between militants and Indian soldiers left seven dead, according to Indian authorities. The cla... Two police officials, one dacoit killed Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent KarachiTwo police officials and a dacoit were killed in separate incidents reported in the city on Sunday. Police Constable (PC) Nawab Ali (35) was kill... 40 shops gutted in spare parts market in SITE Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent Karachi At least 40 shops of automobile spare parts were gutted on Sunday in a spare parts market in Shershah after a huge fire broke out in the market ... ‘Terrorist expertÂ’ SSP posted again at CID Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent KarachiProvincial Police Officer (PPO) Sindh, Shoaib Suddle, posted Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohammed Fayyaz Khan, again the SSP Investigation C... A successful fundraiser event to remember Monday, May 12, 2008 Getting people to laugh is difficult and to laugh at themselves, even more so, especially in Pakistan, where showing the fact that you are enjoying yourself is looked upon with ... No tolerance for inhuman treatment with prisoners Monday, May 12, 2008 RawalpindiProvincial Minister for Prisons Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor Khan has said that strict action would be taken against the inhuman treatment with prisoners and any violation o... Meeting with daughters bring joy for incarcerated woman Monday, May 12, 2008 Narjis Zaidi RawalpindiOblivious to the significance of the day dedicated to mothers, Hikmat Jan waited impatiently for May 11 to dawn. For the past one week she kept a trac... Senator warns of protests against foreign interference Monday, May 12, 2008 ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Talha Mehmood Ayaz has warned that the masses would be on the roads if the rulers fail to pull the country out ... Man seeks help for release of kidnapped son Monday, May 12, 2008 RawalpindiRana Muhammad Akram, father of a child Ali Raza has asked the inspector general of police and other top officials to help recover his child.Talking to PPI here Saturda... National Epilepsy Centre hits snags Monday, May 12, 2008 By Imtiaz Ali KarachiThe perceived abrupt takeover of the National Epilepsy Centre (NEC) by the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) by allegedly violating the memorand... Youth entrepreneurship uplift ‘important for economyÂ’ Monday, May 12, 2008 Our correspondent IslamabadIslamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) President Muhammad Ijaz Abbasi Sunday said youth entrepreneurship development was very important f... PPP will have easy sailing even if PML-N quits Monday, May 12, 2008 By Mumtaz Alvi ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party will remain comfortably in power even if the PML-N decides to quit the ruling coalition on the issue of the reinstateme... CCP human chain confronts PM, governor on The Mall Monday, May 12, 2008 By Atif Nadeem LAHORE: Hundreds of civilians, including students, lawyers and civil society activists, formed a human chain to protest against the delay in the restoration o... May 12 victim vows to ‘sacrifice moreÂ’ for CJP Chaudhry Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent KarachiTwenty-seven-year-old Mohammad Kamil spends day and night on a charpoy for the pre-PCO Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhr... Gilani optimistic about success of talks on judges Monday, May 12, 2008 By our correspondent LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at the State Guest House here on Sunday.... PML-N threatens to quit cabinet if May 12 deadline not met May 12 is the fresh deadline for restoration of judges who were suspended by President Pervez Musharraf on November 3, 2007. The PML-N has been demanding their restoration, and it even included this d... Bin Laden is not hiding in Pakistan "I don't think Osama bin Laden is in Pakistan because we have combed the area," Mukhtar told the Dawn news channel amid frequent reports that the terror mastermind was hiding in Pakistan's porous trib... As Pakistan changes, should U.S. policy Washington - The Bush administration's focus on military solutions against extremists in Pakistan has analysts concerned that the US is persisting in a failed policy with a critical ally at a time w... Package ready for Kashmir migrants New Delhi: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it had prepared a Rs. 1,618-crore package for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits and other migrants, forced to move out of th... Pak parties fail to reach accord on judges, deadline day looms ISLAMABAD: Pakistani leaders failed on Sunday to reach a deal on restoring judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf, increasing the likelihood that the ruling coalition could shatter after just s... Deadline nears; deadlock continues LONDON: The chances of separation between the two large ruling coalition partners are getting bigger, as the deadline for the judges restoration is nearing an end; however, the differences between Pak... Pakistani parties set to miss deadline on judges ISLAMABAD - A deadline for Pakistan's coalition partners to reinstate judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf was expected to pass on Monday, rekindling speculation the government might collapse. Judge row puts Pakistan coalition in danger Pakistani leaders yet to agree on deal to restore judges sacked by president Coalition leaders Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif meeting in London Rulers had set a self-imposed deadline of May 12 to r... Seven killed in militant strike in Indian Kashmir - Summary Srinagar, India - Two militants were killed by security forces in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir state on Sunday after a 10-hour gunbattle that left five others, including a soldier, dead, police ... Several die in Kashmir violence Several people are reported to have been killed in violence involving armed militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Police say the militants shot dead two civilians in Samba district, south of Jamm... Four killed in militant attack in India Srinagar, India - Four people including a photojournalist were killed in an attack by suspected militants in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police sources said. A group of m... Police say gunmen kill three Shiite Muslims in Pakistan DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) - Police in Pakistan say gunmen have killed a Shiite Muslim shop owner and 2 of his customers in an apparent sectarian attack. Today's attack happened in a town on the... Pakistani rupee quoted stronger KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee was quoted almost 3.5 per cent firmer against the dollar yesterday, but there was no trade and it was unclear how solid the recovery from Friday's record low would prove, ... Pakistani PM says coalition not to split Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said Saturday that the coalition will not split as it has to steer Pakistan out of crises. At a press conference in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahor... 8 outlaws held in capital Sunday, May 11, 2008 Our crime correspondent IslamabadThe Capital Police have arrested 8 outlaws involved in street crimes and recovered five stolen and tampered vehicles and drugs from their po... Tension persists among PTCL employees Sunday, May 11, 2008 Saeed Ahmed IslamabadMore than 8,000 employees of PTCL are in a state of fear and tension due to the alleged indifferent attitude of the management, which has yet not regula... I am committed to promote countryÂ’s soft image, says Shaukat Aziz Sunday, May 11, 2008 ISLAMABAD: Expressing his commitment to project the soft image of Pakistan abroad, former prime minister Shaukat Aziz said that he was being invited frequently to important inte... Welfare Society thanks CDA chairman Sunday, May 11, 2008 Our correspondent Islamabad Residents and the Welfare Society of Sector G-7/3-4 have thanked CDA Chairman Kamran Lashara and other officials for initiating development work ... CDA machinery moves to repair patches Sunday, May 11, 2008 Muhammad Anis IslamabadThe Capital Development Authority (CDA) has once again mobilised heavy machinery on Murree Road but this time it is not for construction of road but t... Shahbaz purges Punjab bureaucracy of ChaudhrysÂ’ favourites Sunday, May 11, 2008 By Tariq Butt ISLAMABAD: Months before assuming the office of the chief minister, Shahbaz Sharif has removed hundreds of favourites of the Chaudhrys of Gujrat from senior an... ‘Karo-Kari cell to be set up by police, UNDPÂ’ Five-year professional development plan to reorganise Sindh police, says Shoaib Suddle Sunday, May 11, 2008 By our correspondent KarachiA specialised police unit to control violence against ... NAB executive board meeting Sunday, May 11, 2008 Our crime correspondent Islamabad: The Executive Board Meeting of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was held here with Chairman NAB Nawid Ahsan in the chair. The meet... Rs40,000 fine imposed on profiteers Sunday, May 11, 2008 Our crime correspondent IslamabadWeekly price review meeting of Islamabad Capital Territory Administration was held here on Saturday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commiss... ATC adjourns hearing till 31st Sunday, May 11, 2008 By Khalid Iqbal RAWALPINDI: Six accused allegedly involved in the assassination of PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto at Liaquat Bagh were produced before the Anti-Terrorist Cou... 82 detainees recovered from private jail in Sanghar Sunday, May 11, 2008 SANGHAR: Police raided the private jail of a local landlord in the Jhol town, Sanghar district, and recovered 82 detainees, including women and children, who were being used for... Ban lifted on allotment of govt accommodation Sunday, May 11, 2008 IslamabadMinistry of Housing & Works has lifted the ban on allotment of official accommodation and the government houses are being allotted on the basis of General Waiting List.... Court reserves judgment on Ramzan Khokhar bail Sunday, May 11, 2008 Faisal Kamal Pasha RawalpindiSpecial Judge Central Shaukat Ali Sajid here on Saturday reserved his judgment till Monday in the bail plea of Ramzan Khokhar, the owner of Marg... 5.8m citizens issued machine-readable passports Sunday, May 11, 2008 Hanif Khalid IslamabadThe Directorate General of Passports and Immigration has so far issued machine-readable passports to 5.8 million citizens whereas the total number of p... Senate to discuss Rs 450bn Karachi land scam Sunday, May 11, 2008 By Rauf Klasra ISLAMABAD: The Rs 450 billion real estate scam in Karachi is set to explode in the Senate of Pakistan on Monday after the PPP government started dropping clea... CDA awards contract for roads construction Sunday, May 11, 2008 Muhammad Anis Islamabad The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has awarded contract of construction of major roads in Sector I-15.This is the first contract of development ... IHC verdict on AHT chief plea challenged in SC Sunday, May 11, 2008 By Sohail Khan ISLAMABAD: A petition challenging the Islamabad High Court (IHC)'s dismissal of a writ petition in which it had sought a stay against the proposed constitutio... Policeman among two killed Sunday, May 11, 2008 By our correspondent KarachiThe gang-war in Lyari between Rehman Dakait and Ghaffar Zikri groups entered a fourth day and intervention by the town police failed to be effect... Health officials directed to expand facilities Sunday, May 11, 2008 IslamabadMinister for Information and Broadcasting and Health Sherry Rehman has directed to review the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis focusing more o... Dar to consult chambersÂ’ presidents Sunday, May 11, 2008 Hanif Khalid IslamabadFederal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar is scheduled to hold a marathon meeting with the presidents and vice presidents of the chambers of commerce and ... Shujaat may face revolt in PML-Q, but vows to fight on Sunday, May 11, 2008 By Mazhar Tufail ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain is under the threat of being removed from the top office of the PML-Q soon after May 12 as a meeting of the party's cent... Workouts sculpt heart as well as muscles Sunday, May 11, 2008 Exercise can cause structural changes in the heart, and these changes vary depending on the type of training an athlete is engaged in, new research shows.In a study, researchers... ‘Sindh information deptt will prefer women with journalism experienceÂ’ Sunday, May 11, 2008 KarachiWomen with knowledge and experience of journalism would be preferred for jobs in the Sindh information department in order to create a gender balance there, provincial In... ‘SheeshaÂ’ smoking goes unchecked despite ban Sunday, May 11, 2008 Noor Aftab IslamabadUse of sheesha, a special sort of smoking pipe with flavoured juices, goes unchecked in some restaurants and food outlets in the capital city despite a b... Nurses are to healthcare what soul is to body Sunday, May 11, 2008 Our correspondent IslamabadNurses are to the healthcare industry what the soul is to a body. They are the backbone of any healthcare institution.Syed Munir Hussain Bukhari, ... Rain spell brings twin cities temperature down Sunday, May 11, 2008 Our correspondent Rawalpindi A short spell of rains in the in Rawalpindi and Islamabad brought the temperatures down on Saturday.The meteorological department in Islamabad r... Trader, junk dealer shot dead Sunday, May 11, 2008 By our correspondent KarachiA trader was shot dead by armed men in the jurisdiction of the Sir Syed Police Station, while a junk dealer was shot dead in the PIB Colony polic... Dacoits rob coach passengers near Shikarpur Sunday, May 11, 2008 By our correspondent SHIKARPUR: The passengers of a coach were robbed near the Soomar Mahar village on the Shikarpur-Sukkur Road in the jurisdiction of the Lakhi Ghulam Shah... |
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