Iqbal's message a guide against extremism
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: The teachings of Allama Iqbal have guided the country in harmonizing society by eliminating sectarianism, factional thinking and subduing forces of dissension and extremism, says President General Pervez Musharraf.
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Iqbal Day today
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: The nation will observe "Iqbal Day" on Tuesday with zeal and fervour to pay tribute to the great philosopher and poet, Allama Mohammad Iqbal, on his 127th birth anniversary.
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Petition challenges twin-office bill
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: A citizen on Monday petitioned the Supreme Court to declare the 'President to Hold Another Office Bill 2004' as against the Constitution and direct President Pervez Musharraf to withhold his assent to the bill recently passed by both houses of parliament.
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Re-election of Bush allayed concerns, says FO
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: Pakistan's 'concerns and apprehensions' about the continuity of Washington's relations with Islamabad have been allayed after the re-election of President George W. Bush in the Nov 2 polls. Foreign office spokesman Masood Khan said at his weekly press briefing on Monday
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Probe ordered into LPG quota allocations
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: The federal government has ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the allocation of liquefied petroleum gas quotas from the Bobi oil field in Sindh
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No hike in power rates: Jatoi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaqat Ali Jatoi announced here on Monday that the government was not increasing electricity charges.
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Sukkur canals to close for 22 days
LAHORE, Nov 8: The canals emanating from the Sukkur barrage will remain closed from Jan 5 to 26 for repairs, says a press release issued by the National Development Consultants.
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LoC-based Kashmir solution ruled out
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: Pakistan on Monday said that no solution based on the Line of Control would be acceptable to it, adding there was no pre-conceived formula for the settlement of the Kashmir dispute.
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India goes back on 'all options' consideration
THE HAGUE, Nov 8: India rowed back on Monday after voicing readiness to look at all options for a solution to the Kashmir dispute, balking at Pakistan's suggestion that the Himalayan region could be demilitarized.
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Indian minister strays into Pakistan
NEW DELHI, Nov 8: Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Sunday inadvertently stepped into Pakistani territory during a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the Deccan Chronicle newspaper reported on Monday.
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Ansari says India barring leaders' visit to Pakistan
NEW DELHI, Nov 8: The Indian government is delaying giving passports to Kashmiri leaders and Pakistan is still a barred destination in their documents, says Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari.
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India takes first steps to partnership with EU
THE HAGUE, Nov 8: The European Union and India took their first steps towards a strategic partnership on Monday, marking New Delhi's arrival at the top table of nations after years of neglect as a poor cousin to Asian economic powerhouse China.
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'UN hostages likely to be released'
KABUL, Nov 8: The US-led forces in Afghanistan expressed hope on Monday that three foreign United Nations employees being held hostage by suspected Taliban remnants would be freed soon.
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Three Afghan soldiers killed
KABUL, Nov 8: Three Afghan soldiers were killed and two wounded in a night attack by suspected Taliban elements in southeast Afghanistan, a police chief said on Monday.
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Portugal to send more troops to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8: Portugal has decided to send 130 more security personnel to Afghanistan next year. These personnel would be deployed at Kabul airport, BBC reported while quoting Portugese defence minister.
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US troops storm into Fallujah: Guerillas put up resistance
FALLUJAH, Nov 8: US tanks and Marines stormed into Fallujah on Monday night in a fierce ground assault to retake the Iraqi city from militants.
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British soldier killed in Iraq
LONDON, Nov 8: A soldier from Britain's Black Watch battle group has been killed and two others wounded in an incident in central Iraq, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
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Palestinian leaders leave for Paris: Wife sees plot against Arafat
PARIS, Nov 8: Palestinian leaders headed to Paris on Monday to see critically ill President Yasser Arafat at a French military hospital despite a scathing attack by his wife
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