War of words feared in NA
ISLAMABAD, March 7: The National Assembly begins on Monday what could be an acrimonious spring session that promises wordy duels focused on President Pervez Musharraf and some law-making as well after a largely wasted more than one year of its life.
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Islamabad and Riyadh pledge to fight terror: Musharraf, Abdullah hold talks
RIYADH, March 7: President Pervez Musharraf and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz have reiterated their countries' determination to fight the menace of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
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Pakistan capable of defending itself: PM - India-Israel Phalcon deal
SUKKUR, March 7: Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali said here on Sunday that Pakistan is fully capable of defending itself. Talking to newsmen after the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of Al Shifa Trust eye hospital
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Tribesmen to hunt Al Qaeda helpers
PESHAWAR, March 7: In a major development on Sunday, tribesmen from the largest tribe in South Waziristan agreed to launch hundreds of their armed men to track down key suspects harbouring Al Qaeda remnants and hand them over to the government, a senior official said.
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Seven men of banned group booked
QUETTA, March 7: The city police station has registered a case against seven leaders and workers of the defunct Sipah-i-Sahaba in connection with the Ashura procession killings.
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Ex-official dies in NAB custody
ISLAMABAD, March 7: The chairman NAB has ordered an inquiry into the death of a former divisional engineer of PTCL, Agha Mohammad Sajjad, who died in NAB custody here.
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Task force suggests cut in power tariff
ISLAMABAD, March 7: The federal government's task force on power tariff has recommended an immediate reduction of 54.3 paisa and 15 paisa per unit
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UAE team arrives
ISLAMABAD, Mar 7: A four-member delegation of the United Arab Emirates, led by Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Auqaf Mohammad Al Nakhairah Al Daheri, arrived here on Sunday.
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Five of a family killed in Jamrud
LANDI KOTAL, March 7: At least five members of a family, including a child, were killed and another was critically injured when some people attacked a house in the Lalakhel area in Jamrud here on Sunday.
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Elections won't affect peace process: Menon - Visa camp in Karachi soon
LAHORE, March 7: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Shiv Shankar Menon on Sunday said New Delhi would continue to pursue peace talks with Islamabad no matter which party won the elections there.
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Cricket may affect politicians' fortunes
NEW DELHI, March 7: Cricket matches starting this week between India and Pakistan could affect the fortunes of politicians in the two countries, but they are even more likely to impact on the market sentiment at their domestic bourses, Indian analysts said on Sunday.
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Animosity to end, says Advani
NEW DELHI, March 7: Expressing the hope that decade-old India-Pakistan acrimony would become a 'thing of the past', Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani on Sunday said efforts to improve bilateral relations would continue.
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Afghan relief worker shot dead
KABUL, March 7: Gunmen shot dead a senior relief worker in the southeastern Afghanistan, officials said on Sunday. Mohammmad Isa, head of the Afghan Red Crescent in Zabul was shot dead by two gunmen on Saturday near Qalat
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'Iraq constitution deal struck'
NAJAF, March 7: A senior member of Iraq's Governing Council said on Sunday agreement had been reached with the country's top Shia cleric on the terms of an interim constitution and the document would be signed on Monday.
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Israeli army kills 14 Palestinians in Gaza
NUSSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP, March 7: Furious Palestinians vowed to carry out retaliatory strikes in the heart of Israel on Sunday as a mass funeral was held for victims of an army raid that left 14 dead and nearly 100 wounded.
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China denies N-transfer
BEIJING, March 7: Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing has taken a strong exception to media reports about the alleged transfer of nuclear technology to any other country.
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