Cancel all multilateral debt to Pak: Oxfam
International aid agency Oxfam has warned that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest installment of $ 450 million loan to flood-ravaged Pakistan would risk plunging the country into debt that it can ill afford.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the aid group demanded cancellation of all multilateral and…
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Out of order ATM machines irk residents
The out of order ATM machines in different banks of Lahore are creating problems for the residents and they have demanded of State bank of Pakistan to remove the glitch in ATM machines. On advent of Eid and 1 Sep, residents had to draw money from ATM but they faced…
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Illegal transport stands at IJP road irks people
The dozens of illegal transport stands have occupied IJP road which is causing traffic jam on the road and the people have demanded of the authority concerned to remove the illegal transport stands as soon as possible.
As per details, existence of illegal bus stands on IJP road is…
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Hungry flood-hit Pakistanis protest lack of help
Hundreds of hungry families blocked a highway in Pakistan’s flood-hit south on Wednesday, demanding the government provide more food as the UN warned of a “triple threat” to desperate survivors. Up to 500 people from a government-run relief camp in Thatta city, in the worst-hit province of Sindh, blocked the…
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30 militants surrender in Bajaur
At least 30 militants have surrendered to the troops late Tuesday night in Bajaur tribal area in northwest Pakistan, official sources told media. The militants who have laid down arms include three commanders identified as Malang, Shahjehan and Daud Jan, said Col. Amjad Iqbal, Pakistani troops commander of the area.…
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Afghan concern about Pakistan is legitimate: Petraeus
Karzai’s recent complaints that the war should focus on militant leaders hiding in neighboring Pakistan instead of Afghan villages doesn’t mean the government no longer supports the U.S. war strategy, the top NATO commander said Tuesday. Gen. David Petraeus said he shared Karzai’s concern about threats across the border in…
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Three militants killed in Swat shootout
Security forces in an operation in Malam Jabba area of Swat killed three militants including a key commander, sources said. The militants opened fire at security men who were on routine patrolling in the area. The forces retaliated with counter fire killing a militant commander Dawa Khan with two accomplices.
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Revolution is not far away: Altaf
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain has reiterated that revolution is the destiny of the country. Altaf made these remarks during a telephonic address to the Lahore Chapter of MQM. MQM activists of Lahore informed Altaf Hussain about the progress of the party in Lahore. Altaf demanded that all…
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Saifullah for strict action if players found guilty
ISLAMABAD – President PML-Q Likeminded Salim Saifullah Khan while demanding fair inquiry into the alleged involvement of Pakistani cricketers in match (spot)-fixing termed it shocking news for the whole nation adding injury to the insult.
While citing Afridi’s retirement from test cricket, Salim Saifullah said that Shahid Afridi had also…
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Commander Karachi visits flood affected areas
Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Sayyid Khawar Ali Monday visited flood affected areas of Sindh to assess the current flood situation. Singer Fakhir, who has joined hands with Pakistan Navy in relief goods collection efforts, also accompanied Commander Karachi.
Later, the Admiral went on aerial recce of affected areas of Petaro,…
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Kaira denies rift between Centre, provinces
ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira Friday denied any rift between the federal and provincial governments, arguing the federation was trying to take everybody along.
Addressing a press conference, Minister appeared to be agreeing with a demand by Sharif to hold inquiry into reports that some influential politicians…
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Pakistan not to drop its guard against India: Army
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – The Pakistan Army is unlikely to change its assessment of the threat from India despite heavy demands on its troops to provide flood relief while also fighting militants, a senior security official said.
The Wall Street Journal said this month Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency had decided…
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Centre warned against bypassing provinces
LAHORE – PML-N Quaid Mian Muhammad Ex Prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharifhas demanded of the federal government to ensure a minimum amount of Rs 100,000 as financial assistance to every flood-affected family before Eidul Fitr in order to facilitate them to buy necessities of life.
He also urged the Centre to pay 50…
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China denies visa to top general in charge of J&K;
China refused to allow the visit of the Indian army’s General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Area Command, because he was responsible for Jammu & Kashmir, a state that China maintained was disputed. Delhi was stunned when Beijing responded to his nomination by saying that it was unwilling to “welcome” Gen Jaswal…
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KESC demands raise in power tariff by 19 paisas
Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) has demanded National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), raise in power tariff by 19 paisas per unit under the fuel adjustment charges. According to private TV channel, KESC administration demanded the power hike under the fuel adjustment charges.
“The final decision of power hike was…
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Nawaz reiterates demand for single flood commission
Chief of his own faction Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Muhammad Ex Prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharifhas urged that the all stake holders should stay away from politics and work jointly to provide relief to the flood affected masses of the country. Nawaz was addressing a press conference in Lahore where he said, that…
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Afghan children killed in NATO air strike: police commander
An Afghan police commander said Friday that NATO warplanes targeting Taliban insurgents killed six children in a mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan known to be a militant hotbed. The alliance said it was investigating claims that civilians had died following the air strike on Thursday against militants who were attacking…
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