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December 30, 2007 Sunday Zilhaj 19, 1428   Experts cast doubts over govt claims ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: Forensic experts have expressed doubts about the government’s claims that PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto was fatally injured by the sunroof hook of the bullet-proof vehicle.... Twin cities in different moods RAWALPINDI, Dec 29: Rangers were deployed in the city on Saturday as violent street protests over the assassination of Benazir Bhutto in the garrison city continued for the third day.... Benazir’s killing conspiracy against democracy ATTOCK, Dec 29: Local leaders of different political parties on Saturday condemned the assassination of former prime minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto and termed it a conspiracy... Over 200 rioters booked in capital ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: Two separate cases were registered in the federal capital against over 200 people on the charges of creating law and order situation and damaging public and private property, police said on Saturday.... Benazir’s killing a treacherous plot against Pakistan: CSOs ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: Civil society organisations, writers, social workers and concerned citizens have condemned what they called the cowardly assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto “who sacrificed her life for... My security also being ignored: Nawaz LAHORE, Dec 29: Blaming the government for improper security arrangements that caused Ms Bhutto’s assassination, Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday his security was also being ignored.... Cabinet offers Namaz-i-Janaza ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: The caretaker cabinet on Saturday offered Ghaibana Namaz-i-Janaza of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto at the Prime Minister’s House.... PPP-S seeks impartial inquiry PESHAWAR, Dec 29: The Pakistan People’s Party-Sherpao demanded on Saturday an “independent and impartial inquiry” into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto so that the real killers could be brought to justice.... Life remains crippled in Rawalpindi, Islamabad ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: Life remained crippled in the federal capital on the third consecutive day after the assassination of PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto, as shops and markets remained closed and ordinary... Tehsil nazim held for firing at PPP workers ABBOTTABAD, Dec 29: Police arrested a tehsil nazim for resorting to aerial firing during a rally held by the Pakistan People’s Party here on Saturday.... Militants’ vehicle set on fire MINGORA, Dec 29: People in the Namal area set a vehicle owned by militants on fire as security forces resumed artillery shelling on militants’ hideouts on Friday night.... Traders call Benazir a symbol of unity : Balochistan shut for second day QUETTA, Dec 29: A complete strike was observed for a second day on Saturday in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan in protest against the assassination of PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.... PPP, Jamaat hold demonstrations LAKKI MARWAT, Dec 29: The district chapters of the Pakistan People’s Party and Jamaat-i-Islami held separate demonstrations to protest against the assassination of former prime minister and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.... The Benazir Bhutto I knew I STILL cannot bring myself to believe that she is no more. How could such a vibrant and vital soul disappear in a matter of a few moments? I was in Islamabad but was not at the site of the tragedy when it took place.... PIA operations return to normality KARACHI, Dec 29: Normality returned to PIA’s domestic and international flight operations on Saturday morning at all stations, according to a statement.... PML-Q publicity erased in Sahiwal SAHIWAL, Dec 29: The grief-stricken Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers have removed Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-i-Azam’s electioneering material including banners and hoardings from throughout the city and its suburbs during the last two days.... Police van attacked RAHIMYAR KHAN, Dec 29: Violent protesters attacked a police van on Saturday, as protests against Benazir Bhutto’s assassination entered the third day.... PML-N men join PPP protest rally SARGODHA, Dec 29: The Pakistan People’s Party activists staged a huge rally to protest Ms Benazir Bhutto’s killing here on Saturday, which was later also joined by PML-N workers.... In-house funeral Rao pays respect to Benazir OKARA, Dec 29: Rao Sikandar Iqbal, a former defence minister in the PML-Q government and who was once a PPP stalwart before the 2002 general elections, arranged symbolic funeral for former... PML-Q office becomes target of protesters’ wrath MUZAFFARGARH, Dec 29: Protesters, including PPP workers on Friday night damaged PML-Q central office in Kot Addu while the officials of the former ruling party had to run for their lives.... Doleful workers vent their spleen LAHORE, Dec 29: Many a bleeding heart, together with a number of other people, on Saturday continued to give vent to its outpouring against PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, confronting the police in some parts of the city.... HRCP asks parties to seek UN probe : No impartiality under Musharraf: Minto LAHORE, Dec 29: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan is in favour of a UN-sponsored probe into Benazir’s assassination while Awami Jamhoori Tehreek convener and National Workers Party President Abid Hassan... Inactivity rules Taxila, Wah, Hassanabdal : Troops sent in TAXILA, Dec 29: Troops started making regular patrols in Wah Cantonment on Saturday to assist the local administration in countering the violence in the aftermath of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination in Rawalpindi.... Candidate boycotts polls ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: An independent candidate from NA-48 constituency has announced to boycott the forthcoming general election in protest against the killing of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto.... Protesters stopped from moving towards Rasheed’s house RAWALPINDI, Dec 29: As uncertainty prevails about the Jan 8 general elections after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and subsequent countrywide violence, clashes have taken places between supporters of different parties.... Blast damages shrine KOHAT, Dec 29: An explosion damaged a shrine in Sheikhan village near here late on Friday night.... Protesters attack police station : Markets closed in Dir UPPER DIR, Dec 29: Outraged youths on Saturday attacked a police station with stones, smashing windowpanes and pulling down its signboards in protest against the assassin-... Jirga formed to broker Kurram ceasefire PESHAWAR, Dec 29: The government on Saturday constituted a jirga to broker a ceasefire in Kurram Agency where over 200 people had been killed in recent clashes.... Three CD shops blown up LANDI KOTAL, Dec 29: Three CD shops were blown up in Wazir Dhand area of the Khyber Agency here on Friday night, witnesses said.... ANP calls for strike today PESHAWAR, Dec 29: The NWFP chapter of the Awami National Party has directed its all district organisations to observe a peaceful strike on Sunday against the assassination of Pakistan People’s Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto.... Timergara press club elections TIMERGARA, Dec 29: Elections for the local press club were held here on Saturday.... Swabi polls turn into a ‘matter of honour’ SWABI, Dec 29: Election in Swabi has turned into matter of honour and dignity for the Awami National Party (ANP), religious parties, Pakistan Muslim League-Q and Swabi Jamhoori Ittehad (SJI).... Conflict-hit Matta TMA seeks Rs11m in grant PESHAWAR, Dec 29: The Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) of Matta, one of the worst-affected areas of Swat district because of the prevailing unrest, has sought an immediate grant of Rs11.50... JI continues anti-poll campaign KHAR, Dec 29: The Jamaat-i-Islami has geared up its anti-poll campaign in Bajaur tribal agency and took out a protest procession in the Inayat Kallay bazaar here on Saturday.... Driver killed in accident LAKKI MARWAT, Dec 29: A man was killed while two others were injured when a rickshaw collided with a truck on the Lakki-Mianwali road near Michenkhel on Saturday.... Relative calm returns on troop deployment HYDERABAD, Dec 29: Seven people were killed and a PPP activist committed suicide in four districts of Sindh, late Friday night and on Saturday.... HRCP rejects medical report LARKANA, Dec 29: The general secretary of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), Iqbal Haider, has demanded that the United Nations’ experts should investigate assassination of Benazir Bhutto.... Rlys to assess loss HYDERABAD, Dec 29: Different teams have been formed by the railway authorities of Karachi division on Saturday to assess losses to railway’s properties including its stations, tracks, bogies and signals.... ‘Polls now meaningless’ RATODERO, Dec 29: Sindh National Front Chairman Mumtaz Ali Bhutto has said the elections have become meaningless without Benazir Bhutto and suggested formation of a non-political government that could ease tension and create a peaceful atmosphere for polls.... Q hopeful joins PML-N SHEIKHUPURA, Dec 29: Former PML-Q MNA and NA-137 candidate Rai Mansha Ali Kharal has returned the party ticket and announced joining the PML-N here on Saturday.... Tense calm prevails in Gujranwala GUJRANWALA, Dec 29: Tense calm continued to prevail in the city and its suburbs even the third day on Saturday after the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.... Multan and Vehari remain shut MULTAN, Dec 29: The city presented a melancholic and deserted look on Saturday as all major business centres, petrol pumps and gas stations remained closed and transport remained off the road in protest against Benazir Bhutto’s assassination.... Four hurt in firing at procession SAHIWAL, Dec 29: Four people were injured when some PML-Q activists shot at a joint procession mourning the death of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto here on Saturday.... Father, son shot dead SIALKOT, Dec 29: A farmer and his four-year-old son were shot dead while his six-year-old daughter was injured allegedly by rivals in Aalleywali locality in Sadar police precincts here on Saturday evening.... Rangers’ high court deployment explained LAHORE, Dec 29: The Rangers have neither created any hurdle in any work nor stopped anyone from visiting the Lahore High Court on Friday, said a court spokesman here on Saturday.... Cases against prayer leaders SAHIWAL, Dec 29: Three police stations on Saturday registered cases against 18 prayer leaders on the charges of delivering ‘provocative’ speeches.... ‘Impartial’ probe sought LAHORE, Dec 29: People from different walks of life continued to condemn the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto on Saturday and a number of organisations called for resignation of the government.... The road not taken LAHORE, Dec 29: The Zahoor Elahi Road, which houses the residences of former chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and PML-Q leader Chaudhry Shujaat Husain, remained a no-go area for the ordinary citizens for the third day running on Saturday.... Candlelit vigil to mourn death LAHORE, Dec 29: Hundreds of people from all walks of life came out to pay their respects to murdered PPP leader Benazir Bhutto at a candlelit vigil organised by PPP workers at the party office in Faisal Town on Saturday.... Charity helps train passengers LAHORE, Dec 29: An Edhi welfare centre in Sukkur is providing eatables to more than 3,000 passengers of three trains stuck at Rohri and Pannu Aqil railway stations....

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