Posts Tagged ‘terrorism’

No place for terrorism in Islam

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani  laid emphasis on following the teachings of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
In his message on Eid Miladun Nabi, President Zardari urged Muslims to follow Sunnah to improve their lives. The President said, “The day reminds us to continue with efforts to brighten our days and nights in the light of …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

No space for violence in Islam: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that there is no space for terrorism, militancy or extremism in Islam and those involved in such activities cannot even claim to be Muslims. The prime minister, in his message on the occasion of Eid Milad-un- Nabi (PBUH) being celebrated on Sunday, said: “Those, who spread disorder and chaos, cannot even claim to be Muslims as the scourges of …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

No space for violence in Islam, says Gilani

Those involved in terrorism, militancy or extremism cannot even claim to be Muslims, said the prime minister.

,,
,,

,, ,, ,, ,, ,,

Via DAWN.com

Rao says normalisation of ties with Pakistan not easy

WASHINGTON  – India on Monday voiced caution about US-backed efforts to reach a political solution with Afghanistan’s Taliban, warning against a victory for the “dark forces of terrorism.”
Nirupama Rao, the Indian ambassador to the United States, voiced strong support for US-led military efforts in Afghanistan but said that New Delhi was “keenly watching” …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

In conversation with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is bold. She seeks stories that touch the heart and turns them into movies that break it. Having worked on subjects ranging from child abuse, violence against women, terrorism and natural disasters, Chinoy is passionate about films and looks views everything through a human mind and yet with the lens of her camera.

,,
,,

,, ,, ,, ,, ,,

Via DAWN.com

Kashmir’s tragedy

For all those inspired by India’s democracy and its hollow claims of a modern secular entity on the move in international arena, the extra-judicial killings of 8,000 Kashmiris at the hands of Indian security forces during the past 22 years should leave no doubt that the country is instead guilty of state terrorism.
The Indian army came down hard on the masses and the youth particularly …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

ATC rejects Sahiba’s plea

RAWALPINDI – Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Shahid Raffique on Saturday postponed the hearing till Monday (tomorrow) of a plea seeking to declare former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf as a proclaimed offender and freezing his bank accounts for his involvement in Benazir Bhutto’s murder, owing to absence of the defence counsel.
The court also recorded the statements of two …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

US will step up efforts to defeat al-Qaida: White House

The United States would continue to focus on its efforts in Afghanistan with regard to the war against terrorism and defeating al Qaeda, Taliban and other extremist organisations.
“The President laid out an Afghanistan strategy that he has been executing very deliberately and effectively, and we will continue to focus our efforts on executing that policy that brought a surge in forces that …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

Hearing of Sehba Musharraf’s plea adjourned till Jan 23

An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi rejected Sehba’s Musharraf petition against declaring Musharraf as an absconder.
ATC No 1, Rawalpindi judge Shahid Rafique Saturday heard the petition filed by Sehba Musharraf against verdict that declared her spouse as an absconder in Benazir Bhutto murder case. The court expressed annoyance over the absence of petitioner’s counsel Fawad …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

Quick response to subversive acts planned in Kohat

KOHAT, Jan 20: The government has nominated focal persons in three districts of Kohat division for ensuring quick response to acts of terrorism and decided to devise a strategy for the repatriation of illegal

,,
,,

,, ,, ,, ,, ,,

Via DAWN.com

Nizami for Jihad against India’s water terrorism

LAHORE – “Jihad is not fasad. Rather it is a battle for establishing peace. Jihad should be waged against India for her  nasty acts of water terrorism and killing of Kashmiri freedom fighters. Rulers should break their silence against ruthless Delhi. India, Israel and America want to break Pakistan,” said TheNation Editor-in-Chief Majid Nizami on Thursday.
Presiding over a …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

Overburdened ATCs working on unsafe premises

KARACHI, Jan 15: Thanks to a shortage of judges and lack of security, anti-terrorism courts in Karachi have been unable to decide cases on time, so much so that a dozen or so of the cases have been awaiting verdicts

,,
,,

,, ,, ,, ,, ,,

Via DAWN.com

CIA agent gets death in Iran

TEHRAN  – A judge in Iran has sentenced a US-Iranian man to death for spying for the CIA, adding fire to already tense Iran-US standoff.
Amir Mirzai Hekmati, a 28-year-old former Marine born in the United States to an Iranian family, was “sentenced to death for cooperating with a hostile nation, membership of the CIA and trying to implicate Iran in terrorism,” the judge in …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

Saudi Arabia tries 16 suspected Qaeda men

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has begun the trial of 16 suspected al Qaeda members accused of killing a policeman and plotting attacks on government officials and military weapons facilities, Saudi media reported on Sunday.
The group is also accused of financing “terrorism” in other countries, smuggling weapons and training and sending militants to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan, Asharq …

..
..

.. .. .. .. ..

CM given in-depth briefing in Turkey

..
..

LAHORE – Chief MinisterShahbaz Sharif visited the headquarters of National Police Department, Turkey, where he received guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Turkish police. During his visit to the Headquarters, the CM was given a briefing about the working of different sections as well as the measures for curbing terrorism and controlling organized crime.
During the visit, …

.. .. .. .. ..

US gears up for limited relationship with Pakistan: report

WASHINGTON: US officials believe the country’s relationship with Pakistan has been seriously damaged and a counter terrorism alliance can survive only in a limited form, The New York Times reported on late Sunday. Citing unnamed US and Pakistani officials, the newspaper said officials acknowledge this deterioration will complicate the ability to launch attacks against extremists [...]

,,
,,

,, ,, ,, ,, ,,

Via DAWN.com

Maliki for ousting deputy

..
..

BAGHDAD (AFP) – Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki demanded for MPs to withdraw confidence from one of his deputies on Sunday in the latest in a deepening political crisis.
Meanwhile, Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi was escorted off a plane at Baghdad airport and two of his bodyguards were arrested on “terrorism…

Visit: http://n

.. .. .. .. ..