9 die in Al Quds suicide attacks: Sharon puts off US visit
AL QUDS, May 18: Seven people plus two bombers were killed in a double suicide attack which also wounded 20 people in east Al Quds early on Sunday, Israeli public radio...
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Dialogue only way to resolve issues: Jamali
QUETTA, May 18: Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said on Sunday all issues between Pakistan and India, including Kashmir dispute, would be resolved amicably....
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LFO deliberations to conclude today
ISLAMABAD May 18: The 11-member government-opposition committee, deliberating upon the Legal Framework Order (LFO), will hold its concluding session here on Monday (today), sources told this correspondent on Sunday....
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$1.2bn US package for Pakistan likely
ISLAMABAD, May 18: The US administration is likely to finalize a $1.2 billion economic package for Pakistan during President Pervez Musharraf’s visit next month, Dawn has learnt....
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Al Qaeda planning more strikes, says US
WASHINGTON, May 18: US officials warned on Sunday that Al Qaeda is planning more attacks on US targets around the world after the deadly bombings in Saudi Arabia and Morocco that...
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Jakarta puts Aceh under martial law: Megawati approves action against rebels
JAKARTA/TOKYO, May 18: Indonesia’s president put Aceh province under martial law on Sunday and gave the green light for a major military assault against separatist rebels after last-ditch peace talks in...
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Fate of MMA MPs hangs in balance
ISLAMABAD, May 18: At least 65 legislators, belonging to the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal, are likely to be disqualified if the Supreme Court on Monday accepts a constitutional petition, which challenges their academic...
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Six killed in Afghan clashes
MAZAR-I-SHARIF, May 18: Six militiamen were killed and 10 wounded in fighting between rival factions in northern Afghanistan, an official said on Sunday....
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Four Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Riyadh
RIYADH, May 18: Four members of the Al Qaeda organisation have been arrested while five persons have been identified as being the perpetrators of the May 12 suicide bombings in Riyadh,...
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Study on water releases delayed
ISLAMABAD, May 18: The proposed study to determine the quantity of water to be released downstream Kotri has been delayed owing to differences between Punjab and Sindh over its terms of...
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Appointment of HC awaits Delhi’s consent
ISLAMABAD, May 18: A formal announcement, regarding the appointment of Riaz Mohammad Khan as the new high commissioner of Pakistan to India, will be made after Islamabad receives New Delhi’s consent...
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Infiltration must end: Vajpayee
NEW DELHI, May 18: Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on Sunday that President General Pervez Musharraf was not going to a jamboree of international leaders in St Petersburg this...
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Wasim calls it a day
LONDON, May 18: One day cricket’s most successful bowler Wasim Akram announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday after a 19-year career and five World Cups....
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Pakistanis detained in Italy to be brought
ISLAMABAD, May 18: The government has vowed to take back the 15 Pakistanis detained by the Italian government for their alleged links with Al Qaeda....
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