300,000 tourists flock to terror-hit Swat valley
September 11th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) A staggering 300,000 tourists from across the country have visited the picturesque yet terror-ravaged Swat valley in northwest Pakistan since the beginning of Eid, a ... Read more...
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5.4-magnitude quake hits northwest Pakistan (Lead)
March 31st, 2012 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 31 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale hit northwest Pakistan Saturday morning, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.The quake took place at 9.16 a.m. local ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s parliamentary body to decide on NATO supplies
December 30th, 2011 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) The government would take a decision regarding NATO supplies passing through the country on the basis of recommendations of the parliamentary committee on national security, said ... Read more...
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No talks with Taliban: Rehman Malik
December 12th, 2011 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 12 (IANS) The government would not hold talks with Pakistani Taliban, which is responsible for a string of terror attacks, until the terrorists surrender, said Interior Minister ... Read more...
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Temblor shakes Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan; no loss of life (Roundup)
November 7th, 2011 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar/Islamabad, Nov 7 (IANS) A moderate quake jolted various parts of Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana Mondau, as also northern Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. There were no immediate reports of any ... Read more...
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Quake hits Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan
November 7th, 2011 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 7 (IANS) A moderate quake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted various parts of northern Pakistan Monday but there were no immediate reports of any casualties. The ... Read more...
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Saudi Arabia plays key role in region: Kayani
October 7th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has played an important role in maintaining peace and stability in this region, especially in Afghanistan, said Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.Talking ... Read more...
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Pakistani forces regain control of Upper Dir areas
June 5th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Pakistani security forces have regained control of two Upper Dir areas after militants from Afghanistan stormed the security check posts and took over the border areas, ... Read more...
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98 pc terrorists’ acquittal blamed for upsurge in militancy in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
February 26th, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 26(ANI): The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Government has blamed the lower judiciary for a rapid increase in terrorist activities in the northernmost province of Pakistan.According to the government, terrorist activities in the province ... Read more...
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Pakistan has sacrificed more than NATO in ‘war against terrorism’: Gilani
February 25th, 2011 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 25(ANI): Pakistan had to suffer more casualties and render more sacrifices than NATO in the 'war against terrorism', Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.Gilani made these comments ... Read more...
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ISPR denies reports of airport in Swat being handed over to US troops
October 5th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Mingora, Oct 5 (ANI): People of Swat district have expressed grave concern at unconfirmed reports that the United States and NATO intend to permanently stay in Swat, on the pretext of building ... Read more...
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Gilani stresses “no plan” of military operation in Balochistan
September 11th, 2010 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Sept 11 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has categorically stated that the federal government had no plan to launch a military operation in Balochistan."There is no such ... Read more...
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Imran to lead 300 relief trucks ‘caravan of hope’ for flood affected people
August 28th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug.28 (ANI): While the Pakistan government is struggling to collect funds for flood hit people, cricketer turned politician Imran Khan has been working extensively towards this end.In his efforts to reach ... Read more...
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Choppers grounded as Pakistani flood victims face food shortages
August 9th, 2010 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 9 (DPA) Efforts to airlift aid to flood victims in northwestern Pakistan had to be halted due to bad weather Monday as tens of thousands of refugees faced food ... Read more...
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Floods claim over 230 lives in Pakistan (Lead)
July 30th, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, July 30 (IANS) Floods triggered by heavy rains have left more than 230 dead and scores of others missing in Pakistan's northern region in the last two days. ... Read more...
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Kayani’s extension beneficial for Pakistan: Musharraf
July 25th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, July 25(ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has congratulated Army Chief General Kayani on his three-year extension of service.Musharraf said Kayani's contribution as army chief would be beneficial for ... Read more...
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“Good news” likely soon for people of India and Pakistan, claims Malik
July 13th, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, July 13 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has expressed the hope that people of both India and Pakistan would soon hear "good news", as the two neighbouring countries have ... Read more...
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Pak Punjab Chief Minister admits existence of terror network in province
July 3rd, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, July 3 (ANI): Pakistan Punjab province Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, for the first time, has admitted that a deadly network of extremist groups exits in the province, adding that the ... Read more...
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Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Sahaba working like ‘paid killers’ for Taliban :Malik
July 3rd, 2010 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, July 3 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik while admitting that extremist groups like the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were still active in the country despite being ... Read more...
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Pak PM says US has ended its ‘do more’ demand
June 7th, 2010 - 8:00 pm ICT by ANI
Quetta, Jun 7 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that the US government has given up its "do more" demand from Pakistan.Addressing the officials of Pakistan army ... Read more...
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Dismantling terror network tops Govt’s agenda: Gilani
June 7th, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Quetta (Balochistan), Jun.7 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that dismantling the terror network and elimination of militancy from the country's soil was on top of his government's ... Read more...
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China to give Pakistan $180 mn to strengthen law enforcement
May 7th, 2010 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) China will give Pakistan $180 million for enhancing the capacity of its law enforcers, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said during a visit to Beijing Friday.
Malik was given ... Read more...
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Pak can play ‘pivotal’ role in war-torn Afghanistan: Gilani
April 20th, 2010 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Apr.20 (ANI): Pushing for playing a 'greater' role in Afghanistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Islamabad can play a pivotal role in stabilising the war torn ... Read more...
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Rights group raps Pakistan for anti-Taliban militia
March 22nd, 2010 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 22 (DPA) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Monday criticised the military for forcing civilians to form anti-Taliban militias and use them as "proxies" in extra-judicial killings in ... Read more...
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India trapped in ‘Cold War’ mindset: Qureshi
March 4th, 2010 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.4 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has blamed India of being trapped in a 'Cold War mindset' and said that New Delhi is not serious in resolving issues ... Read more...
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Earthquake jolts Pakistan
February 28th, 2010 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 28 (IANS) An earthquake rocked parts of Pakistan, including capital Islamabad, early Sunday morning, a media report said.
According to met office, the tremors rattled upper and lower Dir, Swat, Bunir, ... Read more...
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Earthquake measuring 6.2 rocks Islamabad, upper parts of Pakistan
February 28th, 2010 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb.28 (ANI): Parts of northern Pakistan , including the capital city Islamabad, was rocked by a moderate earthquake measuring 6.2 on the richter scale early Sunday morning.Tremors were felt in Lower ... Read more...
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10 killed in Pakistan suicide bomb blast (Third Lead)
February 22nd, 2010 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Ten people, including four security officials, were killed and 15 wounded Monday in a suicide bomb attack on a security convoy in northwest Pakistan, media reports said. ... Read more...
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Six killed in Pakistan suicide bomb attack (Second Lead)
February 22nd, 2010 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Six people, including two security officials, were killed and 15 wounded Monday in a suicide bomb attack in Pakistan's northwestern Mingora city, media reports said.
Police said a ... Read more...
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Qureshi urges international community to help Pak economy come back on track
February 1st, 2010 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
Oxford, Feb. 1 (ANI): Claiming that Pakistan has rendered more sacrifices in the war on terror than NATO forces in Afghanistan, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has urged the international community ... Read more...
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Lack of implementation of Charter of Democracy biggest mistake: Gilani
January 4th, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 4 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said the lack of implementation of the Charter of Democracy (CoD) immediately after it was signed was "the biggest mistake". ... Read more...
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Blast near mosque kills four in Pak’s Lower Dir
December 18th, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Dec. 18 (ANI): At least four people were killed and over a dozen seriously injured in a powerful bomb blast which occurred near a mosque in Timar Gira area in lower ... Read more...
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NWFP minister blames ‘foreign hands’ for string of blasts in Peshawar
November 25th, 2009 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov.25 (ANI): North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has blamed 'foreign hands' for the recent wave of terror attacks in Peshawar.Addressing a press conference here, Hussain said ... Read more...
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Military offensive no solution for insurgency hit areas: Gilani
November 8th, 2009 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov.8 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has admitted that military operations in insurgency hit regions such as Swat, Malakand and South Waziristan would not help resolve the real ... Read more...
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Pakistan Army storms Taliban stronghold, kill 30 militants
November 4th, 2009 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Pakistani security forces have stormed a Taliban stronghold in South Waziristan killing at least 30 militants, as a fierce battle rages in the volatile region bordering Afghanistan, ... Read more...
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