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25 independent MPAs-elect join PML-N

25 independent MPAs-elect join PML-N

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:59

The President PML-N and nominated parliamentary leader, Mian Shahbaz Sharif announced the joining of 25 independent MPAs-elect from Punjab to the fold of Pakistan Muslim League led by Nawaz Sharif at a crowded press conference at ...

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 Supreme Court takes up petitions against NRO today

Supreme Court takes up petitions against NRO today

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:50

The Supreme Court will on Wednesday start hearing of five constitutional petitions, filed against the National Reconciliation Ordinance 2007. It may be recalled that President Pervez Musharraf issued NRO on October 4, 2007, ...

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Lt. Gen. Mushtaque Beg’s assassination probe begins

Lt. Gen. Mushtaque Beg’s assassination probe begins

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:54

Intelligence and security organizations have started investigations into the incident of attack on Surgeon General Pak Army, Lt. General Mushtaque Ahmad Beg. Pak Army spokesman has expressed his apprehension that the attack on Lt. ...

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 Nawaz plans to contest by-election: spokesman

Nawaz plans to contest by-election: spokesman

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:50

Former premier Nawaz Sharif is planning to contest by-elections, his spokesman said on Tuesday, which could make him eligible to run for prime minister in the newly-elected government. His politician brother Shahbaz Sharif will also ...

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Four suspected terrorists arrested in Lahore

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:46

Four terrorists belonged to a banned outfit have been arrested here on Tuesday. Police sources said that alleged terrorists included Fahad Munir, nephew of Riaz Basra of outlawed outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi and his three aides. According to Lahore police, arrested persons are being interrogated about suicide bombings. Explosives and detonators have also been ...

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 Pindi blast linked to tribal belt offensive

Pindi blast linked to tribal belt offensive

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:43

A suicide attack which killed the army's top medical officer was likely in retaliation for operations against militants along the Afghan border, the army said on Tuesday. Pakistani intelligence and security agencies have launched a ...

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 US eyes Pak coalition govt support to war against terror

US eyes Pak coalition govt support to war against terror

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:38

The United States on Monday has said it desires a government in Pakistan that is going to be an effective anti-terror ally and also steer the country toward development but stressed ...

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 Political parties must unite to defend their right: Fahim

Political parties must unite to defend their right: Fahim

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:35

Senior leader of Pakistan People's Party Makhdoom Amin Fahim emphasis that all political parties should sit together for defending their rights. Talking to a private TV channel on Tuesday, Amin Fahim said he ...

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Usman Khan Tarkai declared winner in NA-12 Swabi vote recount

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:30

Usman Khan Tarkai of Swabi Qaumi Muhaz has again declared winner in a recounting of vote in National Assembly constituency NA-12 Swabi. Leader of Awami National Party (ANP) Asfandyar Wali Khan stood at second place, private TV channel reported. Asfandyar Wali was submitted an application for recounting of vote after loosing in ...

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Ambassadors present credentials to President

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 15:25

Ambassadors of five countries presented their credentials to President Pervez Musharraf here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. These included the High Commissioner (designate) of Bangladesh Yasmeen Murshed, Ambassador (designate) of Nepal Bala Buhadur Kanwal, Ambassador (designate) of Italy Vineenzo Prati, Ambassador (designate) of Ethiopia Dr Tawfik Abdullahi Ahmed and Ambassador (designate) ...

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