Coalition readies censure plan: PML-N rejoins cabinet
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8: The Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has decided to rejoin the federal cabinet as part of a deal with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), as the ruling coalition formulated...
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Senate assured of fair process
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8: The government assured the Senate on Friday that the process of a planned impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf would be fair, rejecting an opposition charge of horse-trading to...
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Beijing puts up dazzling show as Games open
BEIJING, Aug 8: China’s once-in-a-lifetime Olympic dream became reality on Friday as the Beijing Games opened with a dazzling ceremony showcasing the nation’s ancient civilisation and an offer of friendship to the world....
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Russian tanks roll into Georgia to support breakaway province: Hundreds of civilians killed in fierce fighting
DZHAVA (Georgia), Aug 8: Russia sent columns of tanks and reportedly bombed Georgian air bases after Georgia launched a major military offensive on Friday to retake the breakaway province of South Ossetia, threatening to ignite a broader conflict....
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10 killed in Kurram Agency clashes
PARACHINAR, Aug 8: At least 10 people were killed on Friday as heavy clashes between two groups continued for the second day in the Bilyamen area of Lower Kurram....
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Air power used to rescue 180 besieged soldiers
KHAR, Aug 8: Troops backed by jets and helicopters launched an attack on Friday to rescue about 180 paramilitary personnel besieged by militants in the Lowi Sam area of the Bajaur tribal region....
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US worries over impact of move on terror war
WASHINGTON, Aug 8: The United States fears that the move to impeach President Pervez Musharraf may harm the global war on terror in which Pakistan plays a pivotal role, says a report quoting US State Department officials....
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Gas accord delay may cost govt Rs30 billion
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8: An inordinate delay by the government in renegotiating the gas purchase agreement with producers of the country’s second largest gas field may cost consumers an additional Rs6 for...
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Kashmir sees worst communal tension in decades
SRINAGAR, Aug 8: Occupied Kashmir is facing a shortage of food, fuel and medicine as the violence-hit region is gripped by the worst Hindu-Muslim tensions in decades, locals say....
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Polio cases detected in Peshawar, Islamabad
PESHAWAR, Aug 8: Two polio cases, one in Peshawar and the other in Islamabad, have been detected, bringing the number of cases found in the country this year to 25....
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Osama driver sentenced to short jail term
GUANTANAMO BAY, Aug 8: A jury of US military officers sentenced Osama bin Laden’s driver on Thursday to just five-and-a-half years in prison — most of which he has already served...
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Xingjian market shut after threats to attack buses, trains and planes
URUMQI (China), Aug 8: Police shut down the bustling International Bazaar in the capital of China’s restive Muslim region of Xingjian on Friday amid threats from a Muslim group that attackers might target buses, trains and planes during the Olympics....
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EU curbs against Iran
BRUSSELS, Aug 8: European Union nations have introduced fresh sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, including restrictions on public loans and tougher cargo inspections, the EU presidency announced on Friday....
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New Israeli settlements undermining peace process: EU
BRUSSELS, Aug 8: Israel’s decision to allow more building in settlements in Palestinian territories and east Jerusalem undermines the credibility of the peace process, the EU’s French presidency said on Friday,...
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Seven die in Czech Republic train crash
PRAGUE, Aug 8: An express train crashed on Friday into a road bridge in the Czech Republic as it collapsed on to the tracks, killing at least seven people and injuring 70, rescue services said....
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Govt asked to move ICJ in Aafia case
LAHORE, Aug 8: The Judicial Activism Panel (JAP) has urged the government to allow Pakistani lawyers to proceed to United States to plead the case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui....
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Eight terror suspects arrested
LAHORE, Aug 8: Police claimed on Friday to have arrested eight suspected terrorists involved in last year’s Sargodha Police Lines and PAF bus attacks....
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HRCP urges coalition to redeem all pledges
LAHORE, Aug 8: Commenting on the decision to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Friday asked the ruling coalition to redeem all the pledges it had made to establish democracy and supremacy of parliament....
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