Boy playing with matchstick caused Los Angeles fire
Last weeks fire in north Los Angeles County that consumed more than 38,000 acres of land and destroyed 21 homes, broke out while a boy was playing with matchsticks. ANI
Taliban fighters move in the vicinity of Kandahar, clashes mount
For the first time since 2001, several hundred Taliban fighters have moved in the strategic district of Arghandab, and have reached very close to Kandahar. ANI
New package for Gilgit and Baltistan-- new bottles with old wine (Article
At last, the military government of Pakistan has come out with a new Legal Frame Order (LFO) for Gilgit and Baltistan, 13 years after the last LFO was promulgated in 1994 for this region. One has to concede that Pakistani governments have tremendous experience in issuing LFOs to by pass constitution and legal system and to deprive people their basic human rights. ANI
India more important than Pakistan for US, says official
A senior US official has categorically said that India is a more important ally for them than Pakistan with a long-term perspective. ANI
US strategy to tame Pak militants, Taliban, al-Qaeda gaining momentum
The United States has adopted a three-pronged strategy to tame Pakistani militants, Taliban and al-Qaeda in the region, and it is now gathering momentum, according to the Asia Times. ANI
Paparazzo tried to sell pics of a dying Diana for £300,000
A photographer tried to sell pictures of a dying Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed to an English tabloid for 300,000 pounds, the inquest into her death has heard. ANI
Pak SC takes suo moto notice of October 18 Karachi blasts
Pakistans Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken suo moto notice of October 18 suicide attacks on Benazir Bhuttos reception rally in which over 140 people were killed in Karachi. ANI
Pakistan adopts a 3-point new Kashmir strategy
Pakistan has adopted a three-point new Kashmir strategy which involves shifting the focus away from violence in the Kashmir Valley to other parts of India, and to build up political support within Jammu and Kashmir. ANI
Urban Pakistanis divided over military action in tribal areas: Poll
Pakistans urban population is divided on the issue of sending the army to the Northwestern tribal areas to pursue and capture al-Qaeda fighters, according to a poll. ANI
Pakistans Chaudhries pull out all stops to save their falling empire
The Chaudhries of Gujrat-- Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi -- were always uncertain about their only political fiefdom, the city of Gujrat where Pakistan People Partys leader Ahmed Mukhtar gave them a torrid time and defeated them twice in elections. ANI
Police question Prince Harry over endangered bird shooting
Prince Harry has been questioned by police after two legally-protected birds of prey were shot down on the Royal Familys Sandringham estate last week. ANI
Pak intelligence agencies make, promote and kill leaders: Benazir
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has expressed grave concern over the role of intelligence agencies, and alleged that agencies intentionally raise the stature of some people and portray them as leaders and after acquiring their desires, wipe them out. ANI
Stop and search of UK Asians rose 84 percent in 2006
Data compiled by the Ministry of Justice reveals that stop and searches conducted under anti-terror powers in Britain in 2006 rocketed by 34 percent to 44,500. ANI
US frustrated with Pak for its failure to check militants
The United States, which has provided nearly 11 billion dollars in aid to Pakistan since 2001, is reportedly frustrated with Pakistan, as the latter has failed to produce any battlefield success against the Taliban or the al-Qaeda. ANI
Pak Army officers told not to wear uniforms to avoid suicide bombers
Pakistani Army officers deployed in the countrys volatile North West Frontier Province (NWFP) have been ordered not to wear uniforms in public and to adopt civilian vehicle number plates to avoid becoming targets of suicide bombers. ANI
Aziz asked me to arrange plane for Sharifs deportation: Pak Foreign Secretary
Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan told the Supreme Court that Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had asked him to arrange a special aircraft to deport former premier Nawaz Sharif to Jeddah on September 10. ANI
UK school stirs row over teachers Muslim dress order
The Rufford Primary School in Lye, in Britains West Midlands area, has stirred a row of sorts by allegedly ordering all of its teachers to dress up as Asians for celebrating a Muslim festival. ANI
Dara Adam Khel becoming a safe haven for local Taliban
Dara Adamkhel in the Kohat district of Pakistans Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), once famous for illegal arms manufacturing, is fast becoming a safe haven for Taliban activities that threaten to extend the Talibanisation to Peshawar and other cities. ANI
Burmese army abducting children to meet their recruitment shortfall: Report
An international human rights body has accused the Burmese army of kidnapping thousands of children to meet their recruitment shortfall. ccording to a report of the Human Rights Watch, the kidnapped include as young as 10-year-old, and those who attempt to escape are beaten, forcibly re-recruited or imprisoned. ANI
Pak Government mulls delaying general elections by a year
Close on the heels of the attacks in Swat and Rawalpindi, the Musharraf regime is considering to delay the forthcoming general elections by a year, a media report has claimed. ANI
Eleven suicide bombers active in Rawalpindi, Islamabad
Pakistani law enforcement agencies are desperately hunting for 11 suicide bombers active in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, police sources have said. ANI
Blair rejected Bushs last-minute offer to stay out of Iraq war
A new book on former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has claimed that he had turned down a last-minute offer from US President George W Bush to stay out of the Iraq war, as the former felt it would look pathetic. ANI
Pak SC to decide on Musharrafs eligibility case by Friday
Justice Javed Iqbal has said that the Supreme Court would decide the petitions, challenging the candidature of General Pervez Musharraf for holding election for the office of the President by Friday. ANI
Britain needs 30 years to crush terrorism: Lord West
It will take Britain 30 years from now to crush terrorists intent on mass slaughter in the country, according to former head of the British Navy Admiral Lord Alan West. ANI
Obama wary Pitts endorsement may make him look too Hollywood
US presidential candidate Barack Obamas camp has decided not to use the star power of actor Brad Pitt to attract voters. ANI
US condemns Rawalpindi suicide attack
The United States has condemned the suicide bombing in Rawalpindi near the Pakistan Army headquarters, and offered deep condolences to families of the victims. ANI
India not involved in Rawalpindi attack: Pak Interior Ministry
Condemning the suicide attack in Rawalpindi in which at least eight people were killed and 22 others were injured, Pakistan Interior Ministry Spokesman Brigadier (retired) Javed Iqbal Cheema has ruled out any Indian involvement in the attack. ANI
Musharraf threatens to use force against terrorists
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has warned that if terrorists and extremists do not understand the language of dialogue, they would be dealt with force. ANI
Obama wary Pitts endorsement may make him look too Hollywood
US presidential candidate Barack Obamas camp has decided not to use the star power of actor Brad Pitt to attract voters. ANI
US condemns Rawalpindi suicide attack
The United States has condemned the suicide bombing in Rawalpindi near the Pakistan Army headquarters, and offered deep condolences to families of the victims. ANI
Musharraf threatens to use force against terrorists
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has warned that if terrorists and extremists do not understand the language of dialogue, they would be dealt with force. ANI
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