Humeri has not given up on her fiancé even after 18 years
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HYDERABAD: Aman Ki Asha finally brought back Dr. Khalil Chichti to his homeland from India after two long decades but there many other families and lives that still remain divided on both sides of the border.
One such case is of Humeri Khaskheli, a resident of Hyderabad, who has not given up hope on her fiancé, Yousuf, who had been languishing in Indian jail for the past 18 years.
Yousuf, a fisherman, had ventured...
Altaf demands probe into MQM workers killings
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LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain held a telephonic conversation with Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday, demanding of the latter to take notice of MQM workers’ killing in Karachi.
Altaf Hussain told Rehman Malik that five activists of MQM were killed in last three days, which included Malir UC Nazim Khursheed Iqbal and former councilor of Society Sector Muhammad Anwar Alam.
He...
Nato supply Govt to act at will if opposition failed to unite warns Fazl
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ISLAMABAD: The government will act on discretion over resumption of NATO supply if the rift on issues among opposition parties widened, warned Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Thursday.
Talking to media men after holding a meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ishaq Dar, the JUI (F) chief said his party had some complaints against PML-N which he had conveyed to Ishaq Dar.
“Problems could...
India to take up Hafiz Saeed issue during talks
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NEWS DELHI: India will take up the issue of Hafiz Saeed with Pakistan during the upcoming secretary level talks between the two countries, said Indian foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai on Thursday.
Talking to media persons, the Indian foreign secretary reiterated that Hafiz Saeed was the mastermind of Mumbai Attacks that killed scores of people in November 2008. India has also handed over the dossier on 26/11 attacks to...
Two policemen injured in Peshawar blast
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PESHAWAR: At least two policemen were injured in the blast near Hayatabad police check post here Thursday, Geo News reported.
According to police, the explosive material, planted near the check post, went off as a result two police personnel were injured.
Police have cordoned off the area after the incident.
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Rawalpindi police arrest 15 outlaws
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RAWALPINDI: During a fresh crackdown, Rawalpindi police arrested 15 outlaws and recovered weapons, bottle of liquor and drug from their possession here on Thursday.
According to police spokesman, Waris Khan police station held Shan Masih and recovered 40 liter liquor. In another operation, Pirwadhi police arrested Safeer and recovered 40 liter liquor.
Gujar Khan Police held Suleman and recovered 65 bottle of liquor from...
Over 97000 hajj applications received under government scheme
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ISLAMABAD: Over 97,000 Hajj applications have been received under the government scheme from across the country and the successful candidates would be announced next week, spokesman Ministry of Religious Affairs Joint Secretary Hafiz Sher Ali said Thursday.
He said that the successful applicants would be selected on the basis of first come first serve basis.
The process of receiving Hajj applications under the government...
Nawaz intensifies efforts to strengthen party position in Sindh
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Lahore: Intensifying efforts to strengthen party position in Sindh, PML-N president Nawaz Sharif has constituted a committee for inviting political figures of Sindh to join him, Geo News reported.
As per the statement issued the party here Thursday, Liaquat Jatoi has been made coordinator of the committee. The other members included Amir Bux Bhutto, Irfanullah Marwat, Dr Bahadur Dahiri, Ismail Rahu, Imdad Chandio, Marvi...
Political parties not responsible for implementation of SC orders PM
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Thursday that according to the constitution, political parties were not responsible for ensuring that the orders of the Supreme Court were implemented.
Speaking to the media, Prime Minister Gilani made a specific reference to the PML-N when making this statement.
When asked by a reporter if he would be resigning, the prime minister replied “who should I give my...
Talks with US being carried out in transparent manner FO Spokesman
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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesman Muazzam Khan said Thursday that talks with the United States were being held in a transparent manner.
During the Foreign Office’s weekly news briefing, the spokesman said discussions were being held with the US regarding negotiations on NATO supply, the apology for the Salala attack, fresh border ground rules and stopping drone attacks in Pakistan.
Khan clarified that the government...
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