Thanks to the Catholic paramedics, we have had the chance of a free medical visit with such great care and respect." This was the commentary made by the elderly and other citizens of the Diocese of Tai Yuan, after receiving
At least two LTTE cadres were killed in Sittaru in northern Sri Lanka during clashes with the army, officials said. The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) denied reports that LTTE has overrun an army camp at Sittaru in Ellakantale.
Local authorities said the militants fired from mountains at the patrolling team from the Baloch Regiment, injuring a soldier. The militants, believed to belong to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan led by Baitullah Mehsud, used automatic weapons to target the troops in
Ibrahim's aides said he was also opposed to the Pakistan People's Party's decision to link the reinstatement of the deposed judges to the retention of judges who endorsed last year's emergency rule and swore an oath of allegiance to Musharraf.
On the instructions of New Delhi, the Maharashtra government had identified the land, following which Pakistani officials made the final selection, reported the Daily Times. Pakistan closed down its consulate in Mumbai in 1992 following a diplomatic standoff between the
A BBC press release confirmed this here last evening. "We welcome the Pakistan government's commitment to allowing free flow of information. We know our partner stations and listeners have valued the BBC's impartial and editorially independent news and information," the
Among the prominent leaders who would be contesting the by-polls are PML-N's Sharif brothers (Nawaz and Shahbaz) and PPP co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari. While the Sharif brothers were disqualified by the EC from running in February 18 polls, Zardari couldn't
The Gandhian leader and apostle of peace had passed away in New Delhi last week. Her friends, followers, devotees and co-workers from South Asia had divided her ashes so they could be immersed in the places she once worked, such
She said that EC had no mandate to postpone the by-polls without consulting the ruling alliance, and all political parties, and presenting them with viable justification. "The move would not be tolerated at any cost. Not only will we take
After arriving in Karachi, the two Bollywood stars are expected to depart for Lahore where the premiere is scheduled to be held, reported the Daily Times. Suhail Khan said from India that Hashmi and Bhatt will talk to the media
But, falling short of citing any reason for the same, he told media persons -- "You know well of why they can not do so." "The ruling coalition will not even make a move for the President's impeachment for reasons
The agitated protesters demanded of the Indian and Pakistani governments to take immediate notice of the arrests and work towards release of the Pakistani prisoners. The protesters said that Pakistanis attached much significance to visiting India, and consider it as
As part of the revamp, carried out by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in consultation with PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, the intelligence agencies would no longer required to send secret reports to President Pervez Musharraf, Dawn News channel reported.
Since the madarassas are out of the purview of the government schools management, they are not bound to follow government's orders or regulations. There are around 5000 madrassas in the province affiliated with the Wafaqul Madaris (association of madrassas). In
Disposing of a petition involving 73 cabin crew members of the Pakistan International Airlines, a three-member bench of the apex court said its decision would not apply to crew members who are over 50 years of age. The bench directed
The by-elections to the national and provincial assemblies will be held on June 26," Election Commission Secretary Kanwar Dilshad told reporters. The polls were earlier scheduled for June 18. The federal government decided to ask the poll panel to hold
