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Flash floods kill 200 in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa

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Flash floods kill 200 in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa

PESHAWAR,Jul 29: The flash floods wrought havoc in the Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw, where a massive number of human lives were lost; while, the bridges were washed away in various areas that lay cut off as a result on Thursday.

Flood wreak havoc in Peshawar outskirts

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PESHAWAR,Jul 29: The heavy rainfalls caused flood has wreak havoc in Budhani area at the outskirts of Peshawar while hundreds of people have been compelled to move out of the area.

CJ wary of potential politicizing of judges appointments

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ISLAMBAD,Jul 29: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry said Murree and Chhanga Manga are the ground realities of politics in the country, where ministries have to be gifted to court political support.

Karzai remarks 'incomprehensible': FO

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Thursday it was seeking clarification of "incomprehensible" remarks by Afghan President Hamid Karzai calling for tougher Western action against militant sanctuaries.

Woman among 5 killed in Karachi

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KARACHI: At least five people, including a woman, have been killed while two persons sustained bullet injuries in various areas of metropolis on Thursday.

KP flash floods kill 64; several missing

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KP flash floods kill 64; several missing

PESHAWAR , Jul 29: The flash floods wrought havoc in the Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw, where a massive number of human lives were lost; while, the bridges were washed away in various areas that lay cut off as a result on Thursday.

Aamer picks double against England

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LONDON: Pakistan quick Mohammad Aamer carried on from where he left off against Australia by removing both England openers on the first morning of the first Test at Trent Bridge here Thursday.

Pakistan demands explanation to Afghanistan

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Pakistan demands explanation to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD/Jul 29: Pakistan has demanded an explanation to Afghanistan, over president Karzai’s statement that Pakistan invites foreign forces to attack it.

Sardar Attique confirmed as new AJK PM

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The Muslim Conference leader Sardar Aatique Ahmed Khan has been elected as Prime Minister of AJK after getting 39 votes at AJK legislative assembly, Dunya News reported on Thursday.

Funeral of crash victims underway

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ISLAMABAD: The funeral prayers of the crash victims are being held in different cities of the country. The dead body of Raja Ata, member Services Tribunal laid to rest, said sources Thursday.

DNA test of 40 crash victims conducted: Malik

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Thursday that the DNA test of 40 crash victims has been conducted.

Heavy rains, flash floods claimed over 100 in KP

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Heavy rains, flash floods claimed over 100 in KP

PESHAWAR,Jul 29: Torrential rains and the ensuing floods killed above 100 people and inundated several villages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.

�Islamabad is not an easy destination to fly into�

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KARACHI: The captain of the passenger jet that crashed in the hills of Islamabad on Wednesday was a top professional flying into one of the most testing airports for pilots, a colleague said.

Butt puts his trust in Pakistan pace trio

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NOTTINGHAM: Pakistan captain Salman Butt has backed the seam bowling trio of Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul to carry on from where they left off against Australia when they face England.

The bleeding Kashmir

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By Alam Rind

It was the charisma of Bulbul Shah a Sufi Saint that persuaded King Rinchan from Ladakh to embrace Islam. That laid the foundation of Sufiana Islamic culture where Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists co-existed in perfect harmony.

DNA tests to identify crash victims

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistani health officials said Wednesday they would have to use DNA tests to identify charred bodies plucked from the wreckage of an airliner that crashed into hills outside Islamabad.

Bhim Singhs' arrest condemned

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SRINAGAR,Jul 28: Delhi Pradesh National Panthers Party condemned the arrest of Prof. Bhim Singh and other Panthers Party activists when they were holding a peaceful conclave at Lal Chowk,

UN declares access to clean water a human right

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UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly on Wednesday recognized access to clean water and sanitation as a human right.

Fazl must part ways with govt for MMA: Qazi Hussain

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LAHORE: Former Amir Jamat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed Wednesday said Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman will have to part ways with the government for revival of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ammal (MMA).

Black box not found: Kaira

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira Wednesday denied earlier reports that the black box (Flight Data Recorder) of the crashed plane has been found.

Crewmembers among 152 killed in crash: Malik

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Crewmembers among 152 killed in crash: Malik

ISLAMABAD,Jun 28: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said all 152 persons including crewmembers onboard have been killed in the crash. Earlier, there were reports of survival of five people.All passengers including crew members boarded on plane, crashed near the Margalla Hills Islamabad were killed Wednesday, said Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Captain of crash plane retired from PIA

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RAWALPINDI: The pilot of crashed private airliner Pervaiz Iqbal Chaudhry being retired from national airline sometimes ago.

President, PM sad over plane crash

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed deep sorrow over plane crash in Islamabad and ordered immediate relief for the victims. Both the leaders directed the concerned authorities to provide full medical facilities to injured and urged coordinated rescue activities.

Cabinet meeting cancelled over Margalla incident

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ISLAMABAD,Jul 28: The Cabinet meeting has been cancelled in mourn over the plane crash incident in Margalla Hills, said sources Wednesday.

Obama concerned about Afghan war leaks

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For the first time since the publication on-line on Sunday of tens of thousands of classified reports about the war in Afghanistan, US President Obama has weighed in on the leak of the of secret military documents.

Obama administraion is moved after Afghan war leaks

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The Obama administration scrambled on Monday to manage the explosive leak of secret military records that paint a grim picture of the US-led war in Afghanistan and raise new doubts about key ally Pakistan.

PM announces National Day of mourning for plane crash victims

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ISLAMABAD,Jul 28: A passenger plane, with 152 people on board, crashed on the outskirts of the capital Islamabad. The plane was on its way from Turkey to Islamabad via Karachi. Five people have been rescued from the crash site.

Hundreds rendered homeless by flood in South Waziristan

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WANA,Jul 28: The death toll in flash floods unleashed by torrential rains in Tank area of South Waziristan rose to 3.

Pilot fatigue may be the reason behind crash: PALPA

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ISLAMABAD,Jul 28: “The incident may be attributed to the pilot’s fatigue,” said President PALPA Captain Sohail Baloch. “The pilot may be suffering from accumulated fatigue because they are not given adequate leaves.”

Passengers list of crashed flight

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Passengers list of crashed flight

ISLAMABAD,Jul 28: Private airline ‘Air Blue’ issued the list of names of passengers onboard the plane crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday.The names of passengers are Pyar Ali, Imtiaz Ali Kurd,

65 killed,5 rescued in Islamabad plane crash

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65 killed,5 rescued in Islamabad plane crash

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD: At least 65 people were killed,5 rescued several injured when a passenger plane, carrying 152 passengers was destroyed having collided with Margalla hills near Pir Sohawa, a mountainous range behind Shah Faisal Mosque, said sources Wednesday.

US Congress approves new funding for Afghan war

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WASHINGTON: The Congress on Tuesday gave President Barack Obama long-delayed funding for his troop increase in Afghanistan despite opposition from many fellow Democrats, while Obama played down the gravity of leaked war documents.

Anti-terror bill presented in Senate ;Baloch militant outfits killed 252 settlers in 2010

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Anti-terror bill presented in Senate ;Baloch militant outfits killed 252 settlers in 2010

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27:The Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday has presented new Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2010 in Senate.More strict laws would be followed under the new Anti-Terrorism Amendment

Rains lash parts of country; Flood victims await aid

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Rains lash parts of country; Flood victims await aid

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 27 : Monsoon spell continued lashing most parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and northern areas and flood victims of Punjab, Balochistan await aid According to Meteorological office, the rain spell will continue for next two days whereas rain with thundstorm is expected in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhaw, Kashmir, eastern parts of Balochistan and Hazara division.

I would unveil elements behind Blaochistan unrest soon: Rehman

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I would unveil elements behind Blaochistan unrest soon: Rehman

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 27: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has called upon the suicide bomber to seek Allah’s forgiveness and lay arms.Addressing the Senate on Tuesday after tabling an Anti-Terror Bill on Tuesday, Rehman said ‘I ask the suicide bombers to seek Allah’s forgiveness and relinquish arms’. Rehman maintained that the terrorists are not well-wishers of Pakistan and vowed

Private airliner crashes in Islamabad,152 onboard

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Private airliner crashes in Islamabad,152 onboard

ISLAMABAD: Ten bodies have been recovered from Margalla where a private airliner was crashed early on Wednesday. Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) told WTP that rescue workers facing problems due to difficult hilly location, however, Front Guards reached

Kerry acknowledges Pakistani resolve, cautions against WikiLeaks overhype

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WASHINGTON, July 28 : Terming the WikiLeaks reports implicating Pakistani intelligence for Taliban backing as raw and unprocessed,

Over 100 passengers feared dead in plane crash

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ISLAMABAD, July 28: Over 100 passengers including crew members are feared dead after a private airliner Air Blue domestic flight ED-202 crashed into the Margalla hills here on Wednesday.

35 bodies recovered; search operation yet on: CDA

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 28: The rescue teams have recovered more or less 35 bodies from wreckage of the plane crashed on top of Margalla hills on Wednesday morning.

Five injured rescued from wreckage: Malik

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Abdul Rehman Malik has said quoting sources of Civil Aviation rescue officials that as many as five injured persons have been rescued from the wreckage of plane crash site.

CAA constitutes committee to probe crash

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KARACHI: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) constituted a five-member committee to investigate the plane crash in Islamabad.

Passengers list of crashed flight

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Passengers list of crashed flight

ISLAMABAD,Jul 28: Private airline ‘Air Blue’ issued the list of names of passengers onboard the plane crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday.

65 killed,5 rescued in Islamabad plane crash

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65 killed,5 rescued in Islamabad plane crash

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

Shab-e-Barat being observed with religious zeal

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ISLAMABAD , Jul 27: ‘Shab-e-Barat’, the night of reverence and fervour, is being observed across the country with religious zeal on Tuesday night.

Sardar Atiq elected unopposed as AJK PM

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MUZAFFARABAD: Muslim Conference leader Sardar Atiq Ahmed Khan was elected unopposed as the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Mian Iftikhar vows to continue anti-terror campaign

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Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that compaing against terrorism would be continued and terrorists can’t demoralise them with these evil activities.

Markets closure at 8pm, 2 weekly offs to continue till Oct 31

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BY HASSAN SHABIR

ISLAMABAD,Jul 27: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani chaired a conference on energy to discuss all aspects of the power shortage and to evolve measures to tackle energy crisis

Anti-terror bill presented in Senate ;Baloch militant outfits killed 252 settlers in 2010

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Anti-terror bill presented in Senate ;Baloch militant outfits killed 252 settlers in 2010

Four private armies operational in Balochistan

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ISLAMABAD, JULY 27: Interior Minister Rehman Malik revealed on Tuesday four private armies were operating in Balochistan, responsible for all acts violence in the province including target-killing, attacking government installation and security persons.

CAA earns Rs. 27.164 mln in three years: Senate told

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ISLAMABAD Jul 27: Minister for Defence Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar Tuesday informed the Upper House of the Parliament that Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) earned Rs. 271,644,829 during the last three year.