Musharraf promises to pursue reforms
ISLAMABAD, May 2: President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Thursday reaffirmed his promises, ranging from revival of democracy to improving the country’s economy and restoring the law and order, a day after...
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Indian army begins exercise near border : Seven soldiers perish in explosion
NEW DELHI, May 2: Indian troops and air force personnel began a scheduled military exercise near the Pakistan border on Thursday, but analysts, including Pakistani officials, said the measure was meant...
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Four explosions rock Karachi; boy killed
 KARACHI, May 2: A boy was killed and five persons were wounded when four bombs exploded in various parts of the city on Thursday....
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Pakistan calls for foreign investment
ISLAMABAD, May 2: Pakistan on Thursday asked foreign investors to invest in the country as the government was pursing consistent, transparent and open economic policies....
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ARD plans APC over ‘fraudulent’ referendum
ISLAMABAD, May 2: The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD), expected to meet here on Saturday, will finalize the dates and venue for holding All Parties Conference to chalk out a...
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Annan disbands mission to Jenin
UNITED NATIONS, May 2: The UN Security Council was divided and devastated following Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, decision on Thursday to end the fact finding mission to Jenin refugee camp as mandated...
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Maturity & pluralism of Pakistani press lauded
PARIS, May 2: International journalists’ rights association Reporters Sans Frontieres is to publish its annual report tomorrow (May 3) in connection with the 12th International Press Freedom Day....
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US, China discuss situation in S. Asia
WASHINGTON, May 2: The South Asian situation was among subjects covered in talks here between Chinese Vice-President Hu Jintao and United States officials....
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Elections will assess pledge to democracy, says EU
BRUSSELS, May 2: The European Union on Thursday made no official comment on President Pervez Musharraf’s April 30 referendum but diplomats said governments in the 15 nation bloc were more determined...
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Arafat tours Ramallah as Israel lifts siege
 RAMALLAH, May 2: Yasser Arafat toured the West Bank city of Ramallah like a triumphant hero on Thursday against a backdrop of smashed cars, trashed offices and blasted buildings after Israel...
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Inzamam hits triple century
 LAHORE, May 2: Pakistan vice-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq rewrote cricket history when he stroked 329 on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand here Thursday....
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Banks not to receive defective notes
ISLAMABAD, May 2: The State Bank of Pakistan has directed the administrations of all banks to stop accepting any currency note from the public if they find any effect or slogan...
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Inconsistency in water project observed
ISLAMABAD, May 2: The specification of controversial Thal Flood Water Canal project is not in line with the design capacity as envisaged in the 1991 Water Accord, an official source said....
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Indian army to get N-arsenal command
NEW DELHI, May 2: The Indian government has given the military the green light to put in place a strategic force to take command of the country’s nuclear arsenal, officials said...
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White House withholds praise
WASHINGTON, May 2: The White House on Thursday withheld praise for President Pervez Musharraf’s victory in the referendum, saying it looked forward to “free and fair” elections in October....
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France disregards results
PARIS, May 2: France has chosen officially to disregard the results of Tuesday’s presidential referendum, with the Quai d’Orsay indicating simply that “we take note” of the results....
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