Obama visited Pakistan as a college student
Democrat presidential hopeful Barack Obama has said that he had travelled to Pakistan as a college student. ANI
Situation unfavourable for polls in five Nepal districts
National Election Monitoring Alliance (NEMA) on Tuesday said that situation in five districts of Nepal are not favourable for the April 10 Constituent Assembly polls. ANI
Israeli observers arrive in Nepal to monitor CA polls
An election observation team from Israel arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday to monitor the crucial April 10 Constitution Assembly elections. ANI
Stage set for crucial CA polls in Nepal
With campaigning for the crucial April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections ending yesterday, the stage is all set for one of the most important polls in the history of Nepal. ANI
End reign of terror, deprivation in Gilgit, Baltistan: EU-Kashmir Alliance
Brussels, Apr.8 (ANIRepresentatives of the European Parliament and the International Kashmir Alliance (IKA) on Tuesday called for an end to Pakistans reign of terror and deprivation in the remote and underdeveloped areas of Gilgit and Baltistan. ANI
Pak still behind on way forward with India: Editorial
Pakistan is still behind on new thinking on its relations with India, despite the radical initiatives taken by President Musharraf, claims an editorial in the Daily Times. ANI
New social contract in the offing in Pak, says editorial
In the wake of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz emerging victorious in the February 18 general elections, there is a view developing that a new shape needs to be given to the quantum of provincial rights under the 1973 Constitution. ANI
Japanese parliamentarians to monitor Nepal election
Two Japanese parliamentarians will reach Nepal tomorrow to monitor the Constituent Assembly elections that will be held on Thursday. ANI
25 Nepali Congress activists injured in suspected Maoist attacks
At least twenty-five activists of the Nepali Congress (NC) were injured on Tuesday in suspected Maoists attacks. ANI
Effective and transparent governance essential for inclusive growth: Vice-President
Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday called for effective and transparent governance to guarantee inclusive growth. ANI
In Nepal, a polling booth for two voters!
Only two voters are expected to exercise their franchise at a polling booth during the April 10 Constituent Assembly elections in Nepal. ANI
Gillani to visit Australia
Pakistan Prime Minister Makhdoom Yousuf Raza Gillani has tentatively agreed to visit Australia. ANI
Indo-Nepal border sealed to avoid discrepancies during CA polls
Two days ahead of the crucial April 10 Constituent Assembly elections in Nepal, Indo-Nepal border was sealed on Tuesday, and would remained sealed for three days to avoid discrepancies during the polls. ANI
Nepals political leaders must ensure free, fair polls: Ban Ki-moon
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged political leaders of Nepal to ensure that the April 10 Constituent Assembly elections are free, fair and credible, and asked them to set a historic milestone in the peace process. ANI
Duke University to reach out to Indian origin students
Duke University Vice President Larry Moneta told Indo-American leader Rajan Zed on Monday that the university will continue to do more in the honour of Abhijit Mahato, Indian doctorate student who was killed in January this year. ANI
EU, Kashmir Alliance to discuss Gilgit and Baltistan rights violations
Representatives of the European Parliament and the International Kashmir Alliance (IKA), are meeting in Brussels in a short while from now to discuss problems afflicting the under-developed and neglected Gilgit and Baltistan areas of Pakistan. ANI
Pak govt to summon former PM Aziz to explain why he portrayed rosy economy
The new PPP-led coalition government in Pakistan has decided to summon former prime minister Shaukat Aziz to explain the reasons for rapidly deteriorating state of national economy, and why he portrayed a rosy picture of the economy all these years. ANI
Terrorists in Pakistan and UK linked, says UK Home Secretary
Terrorists operating in Pakistan and United Kingdom were connected and implications of this are felt in both the countries, British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has. ANI
Dis former butler Paul Burrell could now face perjury inquiry
Former royal butler Paul Burrell could now face a perjury investigation following the conclusion of the inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al Fayed. ANI
New Pak Foreign Minister wants to address Kashmir issue with a different approach
Pakistans new Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the new government would like to address the Kashmir issue with a different approach, and would not put on hold progress in various areas of cooperation with India because of the impasse on Kashmir. ANI
New Balochistan Assembly calls for ending military operation in the province
The newly elected Balochistan assembly unanimously demanded that the federal government should approach the United Nations to investigate the killings of Benazir Bhutto, Nawab Akbar Bugti and Nawabzada Balaach Marri, and called to immediately stop military operation in the province. ANI
Mohamed al Fayed still cries murder despite final Di verdict
Harrods owner Mohamed al Fayed has refused to accept the London jury verdict - that Princess Diana and his son Dodi al Fayed were unlawfully killed due to the negligence of the drunk chauffer and chasing paparazzi. ANI
US pitching for open-ended military presence in Iraq, says Guardian
A confidential draft agreement covering the future of US forces in Iraq shows that a provision is being made for an open-ended military presence in the country. ANI
Nepal not to permit anti-China activities: Koirala
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that Nepal will not permit anti-China activities. ANI
Maoist mobilization can lead to inappropriate CA results: Martin
The head of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Ian Martin, has warned that Maoists could disrupt the appropriate results of the Constituent Assembly. ANI
Archaeologists unearth 35,000-year-old knives in Australia
Archaeologists have unearthed ancient knives that date back to at least 35,000 years, in a rock shelter in Australias remote northwest, making it one of the oldest archaeological finds in that part of the country. ANI
Mughal emperor Shah Jahans rare dagger expected to fetch £500k at auction
A rare gold-encrusted dagger of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who built the world famous monument Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, is expected to fetch 500,000 pounds when it goes under the hammer on April 10. ANI
Oz incest fathers daughter from second marriage feels traumatized
The daughter from the second marriage of John Earnest Deaves, the man who has had an incestuous relationship with a daughter from his first marriage, is completely traumatised by the revelation, her mother has said. ANI
Election official abducted from Nepals Mahottari district
Rajendra Pandey, an election official, was abducted in Mahottari district, when he was on his way to a polling centre in the district. ANI
Jihadi outfits banned in Pak to plead before SC to lift ban
The jihadi organisations in Pakistan which were banned by President Pervez Musharraf are mulling moving the countrys Supreme Court pleading lifting of the ban. They argue that they were banned by Musharraf simply to please the US, and now, after the last general elections on February 18, his policies stand rejected. ANI
Paks deposed CJs counsel says judges restoration without Iftikhar unacceptable
Pakistan Supreme Court Bar Association president and deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Choudharys counsel Aitzaz Ahsan has said that the lawyers community would not accept the judges restoration without the deposed chief justice. e remarked: A judge going to his office without Iftikhar Chaudhry would be considered a PCO judge. ANI
Sherry Rehman orders probe into closure of private TV channels in Pakistan
Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Sherry Rehman has condemned the illegal closure of various TV channels in Karachi and directed PEMRA Chairman to investigate the matter. ANI
Pak to ease curbs on Dr AQ Khan
If a report telecast by a Pakistani private TV channel is to be believed, the federal government has decided to soften the restrictions placed on the detained nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. ANI
PML-N conveys reservations on restoration of judges to PPP
The PML-N is learnt to have conveyed to the PPP its serious reservations against the proposed formation of a parliamentary committee to formulate recommendations for the restoration of deposed judges. ANI
Princes William and Harry welcome Di verdict
Princes William and Harry, the sons of Princess Diana, have welcomed the final verdict of a jury at the London High Court - that their mother and her boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed were unlawfully killed in 1997. ANI
Negligent driver and chasing paparazzi killed Di: Inquest jury
Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al-Fayed were killed by the grossly negligent driving of chauffeur Henri Paul and the pursuing paparazzi, a jury at Londons High Court has ruled. ANI
Scientists infer structure of open nicotinic acetylcholine ion channel in a living cell
University of Illinois researchers say have mapped the interior of a key component of the relay system that allows the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to carry impulses from neurons to skeletal muscle cells and many parts of the nervous system. ANI
Pak Senators object to television villification of A Q Khan
Several members of the Pakistan Senate have raised strong objections to two private television channels villifying top nuclear scientist Dr. A Q Khan, and have demanded a debate on the issue in the Senate.Submitting an adjournment motion to the Senate Secretariat, at least three Senators used Rule 74 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 1988 to call for an inquiry into what they termed was a blatant case of character assassination.Senators Khurshid Ahmed, Saadia Abbasi and Rahat Hussain were quoted by the Daily Times as saying that the vicious campaign of character-assassination is indeed deplorable and needs to be condemned in so uncertain terms, and must be curtailed forthwith.Hailing Dr. Khans contributions towards strengthening the countrys defence, they said it was a hard fact that the people of Pakistan revered him and the other members of his team. ANI
Pak evacuee board denies Kashmiri refugees property ownership rights
The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) of Pakistan has left dozens of Kashmiri refugee families without a place to live in the country. ANI
Pak to maintain minimum credible deterrence: Gillani
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani has said that his coalition government is committed to maintaining minimum credible deterrence through conventional and strategic capabilities. ANI
Pak lawyers to undertake `Long March if sacked judges are not restored
The legal fraternity in Pakistan has warned that it will organise a Long March across the country if the coalition government does not restore the sacked judiciary within 30 days of its formation.Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan told reporters here on Monday that all sacked judges would also join the Long March. He said no package or formula that did not include the restoration of all the judges, including sacked chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, would be accepted. ANI
Pak Foreign Secretary opposed to UN probe into Benazirs assassination
Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan appears to be on a collision course with the new coalition government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).According to sources, the government has expressed its annoyance over Khan raising objections to a United Nations probe into the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto. ANI
Gillani requests UK aid for developing Pakistans tribal areas
); Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani has requested visiting British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to provide British assistance for the development of his countrys tribal areas.In a metting held at the Prime Ministers House on Monday, Gillani was quoted by the Daily Times as saying that his government is keen on improving the socio-economic conditions, reducing poverty and generating job opportunities for tribals living along Pakistans border with Afghanistan. ANI
Assembly demands end to military operations in Balochistan
In its inaugural session on Monday, the Balochistan Assembly unanimously adopted at least five resolutions, including one calling for an immediate cessation of military operations in the province. ANI
Former Sindh CM Rahim lashed by shoes
Former Sindh Chief Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Quami (PML-Q) leader Arbab Ghulam Rahim was given a shoe lashing by a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) supporter on Monday, as he was leaving the provincial assembly here through a side entrance. ANI
A.Q.Khan says he confessed in 2004 to save Pakistan
Dr. A.Q. Khan, the founder of Pakistans nuclear programme, has said that he confessed to passing atomic secrets to Iran, North Korea and Libya four years ago to save his country. ANI
Musharraf ready for reduced powers
A cabinet minister who has been mediating between the government and President Pervez Musharraf, has said the latter is ready to work with reduced powers. ANI
Zardari, Sharif remain committed to restoring sacked judges
Leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have reiterated their commitment to resolve the countrys judicial crisis, but cautiously. ANI
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