Archive for May, 2008
Fokker crash in 2006 caused by crew negligence: MD PIA
The Fokker crash at Multan in 2006 had occurred due to the negligence of the crew, PIA Managing Director Captain Muhammad Aijaz Haroon informed a Senate panel Wednesday, citing the findings of an inquiry. In reply to a question at a meeting of the Senate Standing committee on Defence chaired ...
Feingold opposes Pakistan-militant talks: UK endorses peace deal
A top US Senator on Wednesday said that Pakistan should not negotiate with Taliban or al Qaeda militants near the Afghan border and should limit peace talks to tribal elders. Democratic Senator Russ Feingold ...
Petition filed against President Musharraf’s stay in Army House
A petition has been filed in Supreme Court against President Musharaf’s stay in the Army House pleading the court to issue orders to the president to vacate the Army House. Secretary General ...
Blast kills eight militants in Bajaur: officials
At least eight suspected pro-Taliban were killed and several others wounded Wednesday when a blast ripped through their vehicle in a Bajaur, officials said.The suspects were travelling in a pick-up truck when it blew ...
Amnesty criticises US support for Musharraf
Rights watchdog Amnesty International Wednesday urged the next US president to close the "war on terror" prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, ban all forms of torture and stop propping authoritarian regimes. In its annual report, ...
US imposes sanctions on leaders of LET
The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday on four leaders of the militant organisation Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LET), citing its links to Osama bin Laden and the al Qaeda terror group. "LET is a dangerous ...
Clocks to be advanced one hour from June 1
The government has issued a notification on Tuesday to upto one hour to get maximum benefit from day light. According to the official sources, the decision has been made in line with ...
PML-N Ministers may rejoin their offices before National Budget: Farooq
Spokesman Pakistan Muslim League (N) Siddiq-ul-Farooq on Tuesday said that if the issue of deposed judges is solved amicably the PML-N Ministers may return to their offices prior the National Budget.Talking to state TV in a telephonic interview the PML-N Spokesman said in such a situation Ishaq Dar may present ...
PML-N wants judges restoration as per Murree declaration: Nawaz
PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said his party wants the restoration of judges according to Murree Declaration. “It will be unfortunate if the judges are not restored as per the ...
ISPR contradicts BBC World report
He said as per our preliminary investigation, it is malicious, unfounded and baseless report. The incident reported is about six months old, nothing was reported formally or informally to any UN office in the area ...
