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DOHA: US State Secretary Hillary Clinton said Sunday that Washington was “disappointed” with the lack of a breakthrough in the Middle East peace process, but stressed solutions cannot be forced.
“I know people are disappointed that we have not yet achieved a breakthrough. The President, (Middle East peace envoy) Senator (George) Mitchell, and I are also [...]

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (Like-minded Group) President Salim Saifullah has said that President Asif Ali Zardari is bound under Article 177 of the Constitution to appoint judges in consultation with the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Addressing a press conference at the residence of party?s Secretary Information Mian Asif, he urged the government not to make [...]

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ISLAMABAD: The activists of Pakistan Peoples Party staged rallies in different cities to show support for President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday.
The PPP workers held demonstration outside the Lahore Press Club against Pakistan Muslim League-N. They chanted slogans in support of party?s Co-Chairman President Asif Ali Zardari and burned effigy of PML-N chief Mian Nawaz [...]

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DUBAI: Afghanistan’’s fairytale story in the world of cricket continued on Saturday as they defeated hosts United Arab Emirates to reach their first major tournament, the World Twenty20 finals in the West Indies which runs from April 30 to May 16.
The Afghans won by four wickets, restricting UAE to 100-9 off their 20 overs, [...]

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KARACHI: Lawyers bodies, civil society and various political parties staged countrywide demonstrations on Sunday in support of superior judiciary after it struck down two presidential orders about the appointment of judges on Saturday evening.
The Jamaat-e-Islami held a protest demo in front of Karachi Press Club against the government. The protestors were holding placards inscribed [...]

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LAKI MARWAT: A suspected man was arrested and his accomplice fled on Sunday evening near the residence of Iqbal Marwat, the District Police Officer of Bannu.
While search operation was under way to apprehend the other missing person, the police said.
According to police authorities, the suspected person apparently came to the area to condole [...]

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DUBAI: International Monetary Fund (IMF) lauding the steps taken by Pakistan towards economic stability, assured Pakistan of its continued association in future for improvement of the country?s economic condition.
Adnan Mazari, an IMF official, expressed these views in Dubai during a fourth review meeting of the Fund for releasing loan to Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Finance, [...]

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KARACHI: A fire broke out at a garment factory located in Landhi Industrial Area in Karachi, Geo reported Sunday.
All fire tenders were taking part in the efforts to douse the blaze, which was still raging, the fire tender officers said.
On information, the fire fighters rushed to the scene.
A woman and factory worker, who [...]

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KARACHI: The Rabi-ul-Awal moon has not been sighted today, the Ruet-e-Halal Committee has announced Sunday.
The Rabi-ul-Awal one will fall on Tuesday, Feb 16, the committee said, adding that 12th Rabi-ul-Awal, Eid Milad-un-Nabi, will be celebrated on Feb 27.
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SANGHAR: Federal Minister for Petroleum and Minerals Syed Naveed Qamar Sunday said the completion of Pak-Iran gas pipeline project will help overcome the country?s gas crisis.
Speaking to media persons after the inauguration ceremony of a gas processing plant in Sanjar Junejo village here, he said all the matters relating to Pak-Iran gas pipeline project [...]

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