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| January 24, 2006 | Tuesday | Zilhaj 23, 1426 |
Updated round-the-clock, with major updates after 10:00 PST (05:00 GMT)
Stated positions on Kashmir to lead nowhere: President OSLO, Jan 24 (APP): President General Pervez Musharraf Tuesday emphasized the crucial need for showing flexibility to resolve the lingering Kashmir dispute and said demilitarization and self-governance offer a good arrangement. Rigidity on stated positions would never lead to peace in South Asia, he told a select gathering of intelligentsia and senior journalists at the Nobel Institute. Responding to a question, the President did not support the idea of independent Kashmir which, he added, might not be achievable as it would not be acceptable to India and Pakistan for many reasons. President Musharraf described his proposals of self-governance and demilitarization of Kashmir as the kind of solutions that require a "minor step back." He said that autonomy within the Indian constitution was not acceptable to either Pakistan or the Kashmiri people themselves. Similarly, he pointed to the Indian stance of no change in boundaries and to Pakistan's position against changing the Line of Control (LoC) into a permanent border. "We have to come out with something which is acceptable to the people of Kashmir who demand independence. We need to see what are the ingredients of self-governance and give them maximum including de-militarization and security to the people," he said. He said any solution that is not acceptable to one of the stakeholders would never succeed. The President said both India and Pakistan have to see what "we cannot not give to them (Kashmiri people) and that what residual powers would be left with the Joint Management Mechanism , which should have people from Pakistan, India and the Kashmiris."(Posted @ 19:32 PST)
Only 'dozens' of Al-Qaeda fighters left in Pakistan: Musharraf OSLO, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said on Tuesday said only "dozens" of Al-Qaeda fighters remained in his country, which he claimed had done more than any other nation to curb extremist activities within its borders. "We've taken over their sanctuaries. Where they were in the hundreds, now they are only in the dozens around in the mountains and we are chasing them," Musharraf told reporters."Which country in the world has arrested 700 Al-Qaeda people, all the important ones? Only Pakistan," he said after a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg during a two-day visit to the Scandinavian country. He also emphasized that while military force works against extremists it is not a solution to extremism. " It only buys you time for using other instruments to get to the core of the problems," he stated. "You use the military against terrorists" but "you cannot take military action against extremism, which is a thought process", he added. Musharraf presented an alternative short-term strategy aimed at breaking down the will of the extremists -- banning their organizations and publications, hunting down their leaders and fighting against preachers who "abuse" mosques "to spread hatred and militancy". In the long run, the Pakistani leader said he planned to work against extremism through school curriculums, the teaching of tolerance in Islam and by integrating koranic schools, or madrasas, into the general education system. Prime Minister Stoltenberg meanwhile insisted on the importance of fighting poverty to root out extremism. "To fight poverty itself is important in itself, but in addition to fight poverty is part of the fight against terrorism," he said.(Posted @ 20:12 PST)
Kuwait parliament shifts emir powers to cabinet KUWAIT CITY, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - The Kuwaiti parliament Tuesday transferred the powers of the emir to the cabinet on an interim basis after voting the ruler out of office on health grounds, speaker Jassem al-Khorafi said. "In the absence of a crown prince, the council of ministers will exercise the functions of head of state pending the choice of an emir, under article 4 of the constitution and article 4 of the inheritance law," Khorafi told a packed news conference after the house deposed Emir Sheikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah. Khorafi confirmed that all 65 members of parliament voted to oust Sheikh Saad, a little over a week after he became ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state.(Posted @ 19:02 PST)
Kuwait cabinet names PM Sabah emir KUWAIT CITY, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - The Kuwaiti government named on Tuesday Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah as the oil-rich state's new emir, Justice Minister Ahmad Baqer told AFP after an emergency cabinet meeting. "The council of ministers named Sheikh Sabah emir of the country, and this nomination will be referred to the National Assembly (parliament)," for confirmation in line with Kuwaiti law, he said.(Posted @ 21:30 PST)
Bush to visit India and Pakistan in March WASHINGTON, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush said Tuesday that he would visit India and Pakistan in March, as he and visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz papered over tensions in relations. "I'm really looking forward to going to your country," the US president said. "I will be traveling to India and Pakistan in March, and I want to thank you for your invitation and your hospitality in advance." During a brief joint public appearance at the White House, neither leader mentioned a US airstrike that targeted Al-Qaeda members in a remote part of Pakistan but killed 18 civilians and angered many Pakistanis. Instead, they played up cooperation on issues like the war on terrorism, the spread of nuclear weapons technology and trade, as well as Washington's efforts to help Pakistan recover from a devastating earthquake that hit in October 2005. "We really appreciate what has been done, and it will help restore the lives of the people who've been impacted by the earthquake," said Aziz, who added that US help "has touched the hearts and minds of all Pakistanis." "A sense of caring and sharing always builds a better relationship between countries. And that's what we are seeing between Pakistan and the United States," said the prime minister.(Posted @ 23:45 PST)
Condoleeza Rice calls on PM Shaukat Aziz WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (APP)- US Secretary of State Dr. Condoleeza Rice called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at the Blair House here on Tuesday and held wide-ranging discussions. "We had a very comprehensive meeting which is part of the ongoing dialogue process", the Prime Minister told APP in an interview after the meeting. He said that they also talked about President Bush's upcoming visit to the region and setting the agenda for discussions. The Prime Minister said that increased security cooperation between the two countries and better coordination were discussed during the meeting. He said Pakistan is committed to fighting terrorism and that both the countries need to work together in a coordinated fashion. "I updated the Secretary about Pakistan-India dialogue and our desire to move ahead on Kashmir; our desire to move on self-governance, demilitarization and other initiatives to get the Kashmir situation moving in the right direction," he said.(Posted @ 23:24 PST)
Saudi King arrives on a three-day visit to India NEW DELHI, Jan 24 (APP): King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud arrived here on Tuesday on a three - day visit.(Posted @ 22:46 PST)
US top trade official calls on PM Aziz WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (APP): The United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Portman, called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here Monday. The discussions focussed on early negotiations for a free trade agreement, matters pertaining to bilateral investment and access to US market. It was decided to resolve all issues expeditiously, official sources said. They also reviewed international developments following the recent Hong Kong meeting of the World Trade Organization.(Posted @ 21:23 PST)
Saudi Ambassador regrets misreporting of King Abdullah's remarks in Indian channel interview ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): The Saudi Ambassador Ali Awadh Asseri Tuesday regretted "misreporting and misquoting" of the contents of Khadimul Harmainul Sharifain King Abdullah's interview to an Indian channel by some newspapers regarding India's membership of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). In a statement here, the Saudi ambassador clarified that answering a question whether India could play a role in OIC, Khadimul Harmainul Sharifain responded: "Yes as Russia did which has been given an observer status at the OIC. But, it is better if a move in this regard is made in agreement with Pakistan".(Posted @ 21:18 PST)
Armed gang attack Agip Nigeria office, 9 dead LAGOS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - An armed gang dressed in police uniform attacked the Port Harcourt offices of Agip oil company. Nine people were killed, a security source said on Tuesday. An Agip spokesman in Nigeria confirmed there was an "incident" but declined further comment.(Posted @ 20:45 PST)
Pakistan backs Iran pipeline ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Iran's Deputy Petroleum Minister Mohammad Hadi Nejad-Hosseinian held two days of talks on the proposed $7billion project in Islamabad, which followed a visit to India last month. A joint statement after the talks said Pakistan's Petroleum Minister Amanullah Khan Jadoon "conveyed the firm support of the government of Pakistan to the Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline project". Jadoon said the two sides should work in a "constructive manner" to ensure construction work begins by 2007, as agreed. Both sides agreed that officials of the two countries would hold more talks in March and that ministers of Pakistan, Iran and India would meet in Tehran in April. Pakistan is also weighing a pipeline from Qatar and one that would carry gas from Turkmenistan by way of Afghanistan.(Posted @ 20:44 PST)
Al-Qaeda members probably killed in US attacks OSLO, Jan 24 (AFP) - President Pervez Musharaff said Tuesday that Al-Qaeda fighters were probably killed in a suspected CIA air strike that killed 18 civilians in a Pakistani village earlier this month. "Now that we've started investigating the reality on the ground, yes, we have found that there are foreigners there. That is for sure," Musharraf said. "There is indication that there were some people, also Al-Qaeda people, who have gotten killed. Now we need to ascertain that. I'm not 100-percent sure of that," he added. Responding to questions at the Oslo Nobel Institute following his lecture on "Pakistan’s Role for Peace and Development in the Region and Beyond", Musharraf said his government had discussed the air raid with the US. "We have spoken to them. They do assure that they will not act against Pakistan's interests," he said.(Posted @ 20:40 PST)
US clears Pakistan over copyright abuse sanction WASHINGTON, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - The US government Tuesday cleared Pakistan from the threat of having its trade preferences withdrawn after the country took action to clamp down on copyright theft. US Trade Representative Rob Portman rejected a petition brought by US copyright industries which wanted Pakistan punished over abuses of intellectual property rights, especially in relation to fake CDs and DVDs. Portman said: "The United States is pleased with the recent progress Pakistan has demonstrated in fighting optical disk piracy." Pakistani authorities launched a concerted effort in April last year to destroy or confiscate pirated disks, close counterfeiting plants and arrest those responsible, the US trade chief said. "In recognition of these positive developments, the United States has closed the review of the GSP petition concerning intellectual property rights protection and enforcement in Pakistan," he said. Under its GSP system, the United States grants duty-free treatment for thousands of products from developing countries. In 2004, Pakistani exports worth 94 million dollars benefited from the scheme. Portman's announcement coincided with a visit to Washington by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who told the US Chamber of Commerce Monday that his government was serious about clamping down on copycat piracy.(Posted @ 20:36 PST)
Explosions in Sri Lanka capital COLOMBO, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - Two simultaneous blasts rocked the Sri Lankan capital Colombo Tuesday but caused no casualties, police said. One explosion was at a rubbish dump while the other was along a railway track, police said, adding that a wall had collapsed after the blast. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.(Posted @ 20:10 PST)
Australian Open tennis results - Day Nine MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan 24 (AFP) - Results from day nine of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park here Tuesday (x denotes seeding): Women's singles( Quarter-finals) Maria Sharapova (RUS x4) bt Nadia Petrova (RUS x6) 7-6 (8/6), 6-4; and Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL x8) bt Lindsay Davenport (USA x1) 2-6, 6-2, 6-3. Men's singles( Quarter-finals} David Nalbandian (ARG x4) bt Fabrice Santoro (FRA) 7-5, 6-0, 6-0; and Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) bt Ivan Ljubicic (CRO x7) 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3.(First Posted @ 12:00 PST Updated @ 20:04 PST)
Khan Abdul Wali Khan's condition serious Peshawar, Jan 24 (PPI): The ailing veteran politician and Rehbar of Awami National Party Khan Abdul Wali Khan was in a serious condition on Tuesday at his native village Walibagh in Charsadda, near Peshawar. Wali Khan was brought to Peshawar from Walibagh for treatment three times during the last one year.(Posted @ 19:53 PST)
Pakistan contractors, SEABEES jointly rebuild Muzaffarabad ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): US Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (SEABEES) and Pakistani contractors are working together to rebuild quake ravaged Azad Kashmir capital Muzaffrabad and have surpassed the 40,000 cubic yards mark of cleared debris. This represents over 2,200 truckloads and is enough to fill a football stadium with 12 feet of rubble, said a press release. Since October, the SEABEES built over 70 temporary shelters, 15 SEA Huts, and are now on their 12th demolition project in Muzaffarabad area.(Posted @ 19:46 PST)
IUCN Chief calls on Acting President ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): A 7-member delegation of World Conservation Union (IUCN) led by its President Valli Moosa Tuesday called on Acting President, Mohammedmian Soomro and discussed matters relating to post earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation activities and the role the IUCN can play in these efforts.(Posted @ 19:42 PST)
Saddam trial postponed after judge searched: lawyer BAGHAD, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - The trial of ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was postponed after the newly-apppointed chief judge objected to being searched, a defence lawyer said Tuesday. "What happened was when the new judge came to the court he was searched vigorously by the Americans, which he did not like," said Najib al-Nuami, who represents Saddam. Rauf Rashid Abdel Rahman "complained about it, saying why should he be searched," according to Nuami.(Posted @ 19:14 PST)
SAS wildcat strike goes into second day COPENHAGEN, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - Tens of thousands of air travellers remained stranded in Copenhagen on Tuesday as a strike by Scandinavian Airlines System's Danish pilots went into a second day, leading to the cancellation of most flights. SAS-Denmark had initially cancelled most flights until noon (1100 GMT) but later extended that until 5:00 pm (1600 GMT). A total of 224 flights in and out of Copenhagen were affected, with only intercontinental routes and a few of SAS's subsidiaries flying as normal. About 150 pilots walked off the job in Copenhagen early Monday to protest against job cuts and worsened working conditions.(Posted @ 19:06 PST)
First regular bus from Amritsar crosses into Pakistan LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP): The first regular bus from Amritsar,(India) carrying 39 passengers crossed into Pakistan via Wagha Tuesday noon and got ceremonial welcome by Punjab Minister for Tourism Mian Aslam Iqbal, and senior officials. Among those arriving from Amritsar were Indian Punjab's Transport Minister Mohindar Singh, Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Sardool Singh, Deputy Speaker Vidha Saba Darbari Lal, Amritsar Mayor Sunil Datti, and Transport Secretary Talwar Singh.(Posted @ 18:34 PST)
Five die in Indian firecracker blast, three victims children LUCKNOW, India, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - Five people, three of them children, died in a powerful blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Etah, 200 miles north of Lucknow, an official said Tuesday. The house in which the victims were manufacturing crackers was blown apart," a spokesman said.(Posted @ 18:22 PST)
Bombs kill eight in Iranian oil city TEHRAN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Bombs ripped through a bank and government building in the oil city of Ahvaz on Tuesday, killing eight people and injuring at least 46 others. The two blasts went off between 9:30 and 10 a.m. (0600-0630 GMT). President Ahmedinejad was to visit Ahvaz but cancelled the programme the night before following bad weather.Jafar Samari, governor of Ahvaz, dismissed the idea that the explosions could have targeted Ahmadinejad's visit. "The place where the bombs exploded was a long way from where the president had planned to make a speech," he told Reuters. adding there was no word yet on who planted the bombs. Lebanon's al-Manar television, run by the pro-Iranian Hizbollah group, earlier reported the bombs had been intended to kill Ahmadinejad. Its Tehran correspondent said the president had called off his trip after a security tip-off.(First Posted @ 13:00 PST Updated @ 18:18 PST)
African leaders name Congo to head AU, Sudan in 2007 KHARTOUM, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - African leaders on Tuesday named Congo to head the African Union and agreed that Sudan would take over the leadership in 2007, settling a row over Khartoum's bid to lead the 53-nation body. President Denis Sassou-Nguessou, who ruled Congo from 1979 to 1992 and returned to power in 1997 in a coup, took over the chair from Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on the final day of the AU summit in Khartoum. (Posted @ 18:08 PST)
Sri Lanka asks Norway to arrange early talks amid killings COLOMBO, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's president on Tuesday asked peace broker Norway to arrange early talks with Tamil Tiger rebels and help stem the latest wave of violence that has killed at least 151 people, officials said. President Mahinda Rajapakse held closed-door talks with Norway's top peace envoy, Erik Solheim, on salvaging the island's Oslo-backed peace process, which has remained deadlocked since April 2003, officials said. "The president's main message was to convey to the Tigers that he is ready for early talks," an official source close to the president said. "He wants the violence to stop and talks to begin at the earliest." The source, who declined to be named, said Solheim would carry Rajapakse's message to the rebel LTTE supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran on Wednesday.(Posted @ 18:05 PST)
South Africa stay in contention as Sri Lanka lose nerve ADELAIDE, Jan 24(AFP) - South Africa clawed their way to a tense nine-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday to keep their hopes in the triangular series alive. The Sri Lankans failed to post 11 runs for victory off the last over, instead making 254-8 in reply to South Africas 263-5. Scores: South Africa 263-5 (50 overs); Sri Lanka 254-8 (50 overs).(Posted @ 16:58 PST)
20 police stations destroyed, 41 personnel killed in October 8 earthquake: IGP MUZAFFARABAD, Jan.23 (APP) AJK Inspector General of Police Shahid Hassan Qureshi said Tuesday that police losses in the October 8 earthquake included complete destruction of 20 police station buildings, 41 police personnel including officers killed and 65 seriously wounded . He said Federal Relief Commission had provided 500 winterized tents to set up police stations, offices and temporary accommodation.(Posted @ 16:54 PST)
Trial run of Amritsar-Nankana Sahib bus on 27th LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP): The trial run of Amritsar- Nankana Sahib bus service will be held on Jan 27, said Muhammad Abbas, Additional Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, who came to Wagha to welcome the first regular bus from Amritsar to Lahore on Tuesday. The regular bus service between the two cities will hopefully start next month, he said.(Posted @ 16:42 PST)
Seven Taliban escape from Afghan prison KABUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Seven Taliban prisoners have escaped from Afghanistan's main jail and 10 guards are being investigated for involvement in their escape or for negligence, a prison official said Tuesday. The seven, all low-ranking members of the Taliban, escaped on Sunday from the Puli-Charkhi prison on the outskirts of Kabul, said the prison's governor, Abdul Salam Bakhshi. He declined to identify any of the escaped prisoners,citing security reasons. (Posted @ 16:15 PST)
U.S. says hopes to avoid confrontation with Iran BEIJING, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The United States hopes to avoid confrontation with Iran over its nuclear programme, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick said Tuesday. "My country is trying to avoid any confrontation," he told reporters in Beijing. "That's why we've worked with the Russians and others on this process and that's why we're trying to work in the global context with our U.N. Security Council partners and others to make clear to Iran that this would not be a positive development," Zoellick said. (Posted @ 16:06 PST)
Iraqi students wounded in roadside bomb blast BASRA, Iraq, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Twenty high school students were wounded, two seriously, when a roadside bomb targeting a British army patrol exploded in Basra on Tuesday, a British military official said. The bomb exploded as the students were leaving school after writing their mid-term exams. Brig Patrick Marriot said the target of the roadside bomb was a British army patrol. A British military spokesman said one soldier suffered minor injuries. (Posted @ 16:05 PST)
Saddam trial postponed to Sunday BAGHDAD, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The trial of Saddam Hussein, due to resume on Tuesday, was postponed until Sunday, court spokesman Raed Jouhi told reporters. "Some witnesess are abroad so the 1st Trial Chamber decided to delay the session until Sunday, Jan. 29," Jouhi said. (Posted @ 15:55 PST)
Montenegro train death toll rises to 44 PODGORICA, Serbia-Montenegro, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - The death toll in Montenegro from its worst rail accidents ever climbed to 44 on Tuesday, with nearly 200 people injured, after the train crashed into a rocky ravine in the mountainous Balkan state, officials said. Witnesses said about 300 people were on the train at the time, among them many children returning from a ski trip in northern Montenegro. (First Posted @ 12:10 PST Updated @ 15:20 PST)
Four die in pre-Republic Day raid in occupied Kashmir SRINAGAR, occupied Kashmir, Jan 24(AFP) - Two militants and two policemen died in a gunbattle during a pre-Republic Day raid on a rebel hideout in the district of Kupwara, Indian army spokesman Colonel Hemant Juneja said. Another gunbattle "sparked by a similar raid" was under way in the same district, Juneja said. The raids were part of tightened security across the region ahead of India's Republic Day celebrations Thursday. Security forces have set up checkpoints at major crossings in Srinagar and have sealed off roads around Bakshi Stadium, the main site of Thursday's celebrations. All vehicles entering Srinagar were searched while occupants had to show identity papers. Police also conducted house-to-house searches around the stadium. Tens of thousands of people have died in occupied Kashmir since the launch of freedom movement in 1989. (Posted @ 15:10 PST)
Saudi King wraps up China visit BEIJING, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - Saudi King Abdullah wrapped up an historic visit to China Tuesday after meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao and China's second in command, legislative chief Wu Bangguo. King Abdullah told Wu that Saudi Arabia considered China a "truly friendly country" and hoped their relations would become "better and better" in the economic and political fields. (Posted @ 15:00 PST)
Pak-US ties valuable: US Armed Services Committee WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (APP): Members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee Monday noted Pakistan's important role in bringing peace to the region and said that Pak-US cooperation was valuable not only for the two countries, but also for the world. They discussed with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz a wide range of issues, including regional situation, Iran, Afghanistan, the war against terrorism and bilateral relations. (Posted @ 14:55 PST)
Pakistan to take up Bajaur attack at tripartite commission: Anisa ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Pakistan will take up the Bajaur incident at the Pak-Afghan-US tripartite commission meeting next month while Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will also take up the matter in his meeting with US President George W Bush, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli said Tuesday. Talking to newsmen after inaugurating a three-day workshop on "Science in Mass Media" she said in reply to another question that the cabinet had approved construction of five dams, which are to be completed by 2016. President Musharraf has already announced the construction of Bhasha and Munda Dams, while Akori and Kuramtangi dams will be notified after completion of pre-feasibility studies. She said any decision about Kalabagh Dam would be taken only after a consensus among the provinces is achieved. About situtation in Balochistan, she said there is no operation going on in the province. Only a targetted action against miscreants was underway. (Posted @ 14:30 PST)
Two German engineers kidnapped in Iraq - police TIKRIT, Iraq, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Gunmen kidnapped two German engineers in the Iraqi industrial town of Baiji on Tuesday, police said. Lieutenant Colonel Kadhem Abbas and the region's deputy governor said the two men worked at a detergent plant inside an industrial complex surrounding Baiji's oil refinery, the biggest in Iraq. The two were seized inside the complex. (Posted @ 12:30 PST)
Crude oil prices fall below US$68 a barrel but concerns about Iran, Nigeria remain SINGAPORE Jan 24 (APP/AP) _ Oil prices fell Tuesday, consolidating after last week's brisk gains, but analysts said prices would likely resume their climb as Iran's nuclear ambitions and militant attacks in Nigeria continued to pose threats to oil supplies. (Posted @ 10:30 PST)
Philippines military plane crashes en route to US war games MANILA, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - A Philippines air force pilot was missing Tuesday after a plane crashed near Manila en route to joint maneuvers with US forces, a military spokesman said. The twin-engine aircraft was carrying two officers including the missing pilot when it crashed in a commercial fishery shortly after takeoff from Sangley airbase, Major Augusto dela Pena said. The co-pilot parachuted to safety, he said, adding the cause of the crash was unknown. The US-made "Bronco," a mainstay of the Philippines' anti-insurgency operations, was heading to the former US Clark airfield north of Manila when the accident happened. (Posted @ 10:20 PST)
Canadian PM concedes election defeat to Conservatives MONTREAL, Canada, Jan 24, 2006 (AFP) - Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin early Tuesday conceded defeat to Stephen Harper's right wing Conservative Party after the general election. (Posted @ 10:10 PST)
Karachi Stocks down 176.79 points: KARACHI, Jan 24: At close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 10169.68, down 176.79 points. (Bureau Report) (Updated @ 14:20 PST)
Forex update: KARACHI, Jan 24: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at Rs 59.82 to the US Dollar in the open market. (Bureau Report) (Updated @ 14:20 PST)
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