Musharraf to shed uniform before Dec 31, says minister
ISLAMABAD, April 10: Minister of State for Law, Justice and Human Rights Raza Hayat Harraj said on Saturday that President Gen Pervez Musharraf was bound by the 17th Constitutional Amendment to shed his army chief's uniform by Dec 31
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Allahyar elected PAC chairman: Muttahida boycotts proceedings
ISLAMABAD, April 10: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) boycotted the election of the public accounts committee (PAC) chairman in its first meeting here on Saturday, sources told Dawn.
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Vital national interests to be kept supreme: Musharraf addresses cadets
KAKUL, April 10: President Gen Pervez Musharraf said here on Saturday Pakistan had always desired and sincerely tried to initiate a meaningful dialogue with India to settle all issues
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President to visit India if conditions permit: Kasuri wants progress in talks
BEIJING, April 10: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has said that much 'work has to be done' if President Pervez Musharraf is to visit India for peace talks, a report said on Saturday.
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ARF: India blocking Pakistan's entry
ISLAMABAD, April 10: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs is quietly lobbying against Pakistan's entry into the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), it is learnt.
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Two N-scientists released
ISLAMABAD, April 10: The government on Saturday released two officials of the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and one businessman who were detained for 'debriefing' for their possible links in the nuclear proliferation.
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Judgment in Hashmi case reserved
ISLAMABAD, April 10: The district and sessions judge, Asad Raza, on Saturday reserved his judgment in the sedition case against ARD president Makhdoom Javed Hashmi until Monday.
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Chehlum procession allowed in Quetta
QUETTA, April 10: The provincial authorities on Saturday allowed Balochistan Shia Conference leaders to take out Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) in Quetta on Sunday.
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Two killed in Karachi bomb blast
KARACHI, April 10: A man was killed and seven others were injured in an explosion near the DHA Golf Club late on Saturday. However, a private television network claimed that two people were killed.
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Man linked to Al Qaeda deported
ISLAMABAD, April 10: Pakistan deported to Canada the youngest son of an Egyptian-born Canadian killed by Pakistani forces during a raid on an Al Qaeda hideout in October, officials said on Saturday.
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Five Britons of Pakistani origin appear in court
LONDON, April 10: Five Britons of Pakistani origin seized in dawn raids in the London area last week in connection with the discovery of half a ton of potential explosive appeared in court on Saturday on charges of attempting to cause an explosion.
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Christians celebrate Easter today
ISLAMABAD, April 10: Christians will celebrate Easter on Sunday with great religious fervour and enthusiasm throughout the country as elsewhere in the world. Easter is culmination of the 40-day lent season, which is time of fasting, alm-giving, repentance and spiritual renewal.
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Solution to all issues will be found: India
NEW YORK, April 10: Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said in an interview that India and Pakistan would find solutions to every problem, including Kashmir, when the two countries realized the benefits of peaceful coexistence.
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Congress releases platform
NEW DELHI, April 10: The main opposition Congress party, outlining its foreign policy before elections, on Saturday accused the government of making India "subordinate" to the United States and of flip-flopping on ties with Pakistan.
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Vajpayee may face protests in Kashmir
NEW DELHI, April 10: Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee is expected to visit Srinagar on Sunday, but he may face protests from the ruling establishment.
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Afghan spy chief kidnapped
KABUL, April 10: Suspected Taliban militants have kidnapped a high-ranking local government officer in south-central Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, an official said on Saturday.
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US troops' truce offer replied with fire, strike: Street fighting in Baghdad; groups claim 30 foreigners made hostage
FALLUJAH, April 10: The US-led occupation forces, facing mounting criticism of their bloody drive against Iraqis, suspended offensive operations in the town of Fallujah on Saturday and offered mediation talks but faced renewed attacks.
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Iraqi militants warn of killing US hostage
DUBAI, April 10: Iraqi kidnappers said in a tape aired on an Arabic television station on Saturday they will kill a US hostage they are holding unless US forces lift the siege of Fallujah. "Up to now your prisoner is being dealt with in the tolerant manner specified by Islamic law.
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Bush firm on Iraq power transfer
CRAWFORD, Texas, April 10: President George W. Bush on Saturday rejected calls to push back Iraq's June 30 transfer of power, insisting this would play into the hands of enemies who are trying to "seize power" and humiliate the United States.
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Italian PM visits Iraq
ROME, April 10: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi made a surprise trip to Iraq on Saturday to inspect Italian troops stationed in the southern city of Nasiriyah, the Italian news agency ANSA reported.
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