DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated September 20, 2012

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Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Dawn - Pakistan, Telegraph U.K., Google News & DTN News Images
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Learning from the past

Hate by the textbook

By playing with the minds of our children we are giving rise to a society where the rights of anyone who is not a Pakistani and a Sunni Muslim are irrelevant.

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• » Seven long decades – II
• » Fanning the flames in Karachi

Hazaras: Exodus to the land down under

“It’s horrible being a refugee. I’d never have left Pakistan if circumstances had been different. It’s my country; it’s where I have an identity...but I was given no option.”

• » PM turns to faith-healers
• » Allies wrong-footed by PPP’s U-turn
• » SHO pays for helping ANF arrest Musa
• » UN panel rekindles hopes for relatives of missing Baloch

PPP’s snide view of Punjab projects

PM’s adviser Fawad Chaudhry alleged that the PML-N government had wasted huge public money on various schemes and was still doing so.

• » SHC restrains authorities from demolishing Hindu temple
• » Tourists are back in Swat
• » Dutch biking team sets off for China’s Karakuli Lake
• » Military operations: Tribesmen threaten to migrate to Afghanistan

From Today's Newspaper

Divided attentions - F.S.Aijazuddin

Wages of misgovernance - I.A Rehman

PTI’s amateur hour - Khurram Husain

The witches’ song - Jawed Naqvi

Democracy and the Maldives - Mohamed Nasheed

Govt urges UN to act against hate-mongers

The cabinet announced Friday would be a national holiday, designating the day as Yaum-i-Ishq-i-Rasool, urging President Zardari to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly.

10 hours ago

CSF receipt system being improved: Naveed Qamar

Speaking to reporters, Qamar said that Pakistan wanted to develop its own drone system which he said was currently in its initial stages.

23 mins ago

Rehman Malik still senator, minister, says Anwar Mansoor

Speaking to reporters after the court's verdict in the dual nationality case, Mansoor said it was up to the Senate's chairman to decide on Malik's membership.

1 hour ago

Three killed, five injured in Karachi violence

At least three people were killed and five injured in various incidents of firing in Karachi on Thursday

2 hours ago

SC disqualifies dual national lawmakers

The verdict stated that Rehman Malik was not transparent with respect to his statements and could no longer be considered 'sadiq' and 'ameen'.

4 hours ago

US Haqqani sanctions come into affect

US sanctions against the Pakistan-based Haqqani network of militants have come into force following the Obama administration's decision to designate the group a ''foreign terrorist organization.''

5 hours ago

Khar says Pakistan committed to Afghan reconciliation

Hina Rabbani Khar told US lawmakers that Pakistan was committed to working with a trilateral mechanism for promoting the Afghan reconciliation process.

8 hours ago

Zardari mends fences with Zulfiqar Mirza

President Asif Ali Zardari paid an unscheduled visit on Wednesday to the residence of former Sindh home minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza in Phase V of Defence Housing Authority.

10 hours ago

10 killed in attack on PAF vehicle

SC rejects govt statement on Balochistan issues

Three MQM men among dozen killed across Karachi

Demilitarisation of Siachen not an option, says Indian army chief

Man accused of blasphemy after refusing to join anti-Islam film protest

Bomb blast kills nine in Peshawar, TTP claim responsibility

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   Sir Salman Rushdie dismisses fatwa talk

    

   Sir Salman Rushdie has dismissed the latest threat against his life as nothing more than talk as he continues to promote his memoir of living under a fatwa.

   19 Sep 2012

   Pakistan activists target French magazine in prophet row

    

   Pakistani hackers claim they were responsible for bringing down a French magazine website after it published nude cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

   19 Sep 2012

   'Green on Blue’ attacks must not deter us

    

   A good relationship with the Afghan army is crucial to our success, says Lt Col Charlie Maconochie

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   Six killed in Karachi bomb blasts

    

   Bomb blasts killed six people, including a young girl, in a crowded market area of Pakistan's southern port city Karachi.

   18 Sep 2012

   Pakistan government concedes to Supreme Court demands

    

   Pakistan's government appeared to back down in a legal struggle with country's powerful judges when the prime minister said he had asked officials to investigate corruption allegations against the president.

   18 Sep 2012

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DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated May 16, 2012

Asia News Report: DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated May 16, 2012

*Imran to launch campaign against resumption of Nato supplies

 Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Dawn - Pakistan & DTN News Images
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Gilani takes PML-N to task for undermining his office’s sanctity

About the contempt of court case, the premier said he has a right to appeal and hoped that justice would be done in accordance with the constitution.

8 hours ago

Dr Khalil Chishti reaches home in Karachi

On his arrival, Dr Chishti was warmly welcomed by the faculty of the University of Karachi. They also displayed a welcome banner at his residence.

6 hours ago

US sees ‘positive political statements’ from Pakistan

Pakistan has made some “helpful and positive political statements” in support of an eventual deal to end a blockade of Nato supply lines into Afghanistan, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said.

6 hours ago

Target killings claim another 11 lives in Karachi

The recent killings on Wednesday have brought the number of MQM activists killed in the last 24 hours to five.

6 hours ago

KP cabinet suspends officials over Bannu Jail break

The cabinet approved to make all the officials of provincial and federal govts as OSD and from Thursday they will be suspended to face inquiry.

6 hours ago

Imran to launch campaign against resumption of Nato supplies

PTI Chairman Imran Khan said that he was contacting other political parties for the opposition campaign against expected re-opening of the Nato supplies.

7 hours ago

Malik urges Sharifs to stop using state’s machinery for rallies

The interior minister said the money wasted in Sasti Roti and free laptops scheme was sufficient enough for electricity needs in half of Punjab.

8 hours ago

CID arrests LJ man, recovers ammunition in Karachi

“Shah ( the alleged terrorist) had come to Karachi with intention of terrorist attack in the city,” SSP CID Fayyaz Khan said, DawnNews reported.

8 hours ago

Threats sent to embassies in Pakistan: police

ANP’s MNA escapes attack; three killed in Kohat

Pakistan backs quick deal on Nato supplies

Sindh card has “run out of credit,” says Nawaz

ANP to support govt on Nato supply resumption: Iftikhar Hussain

Babar Awan withdraws intra-court appeal in contempt case

Police van targeted by a roadside bomb

Drone doctrine of necessity

It may take the US several generations to realise the error in attempting to manipulate the law in order to justify illegal military oppression.

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Back in the IMF’s parlour

With elections on the horizon, politicians of all hues would prefer the IMF negotiating a programme with the caretakers, deflecting responsibility.

• » Secret case against Brigadier Ali Khan
• » Mumtaz Bhutto reinvents himself, acts to strengthen anti-PPP front
• » Look back to move forward
• » Kidnappings threaten Pakistan aid work

Steps urged to curb ‘forced conversion’

Speakers at a seminar suggested formation of a national commission for minorities to address social issues.

• » Amna Alam launches poetry collection in Karachi
• » Measles kills 12 children in Pakistan tribal area
• » Ajoka celebrates Manto centennial with four-day festival
• » Transgenders show little interest in CNICs

From Today's Newspaper

Why no social security? - Zubeida Mustafa

Prospects for peace - Najmuddin A Shaikh

A lesser people? - Rafia Zakaria

Bottomless pits of terrorism - Mahir Ali

Gulf unity plan in doubt - Ian Black

*Link for This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Dawn - Pakistan & DTN News Images
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