Thursday, 30 August 2012

News bites from Pakistan


Pakistan army kills 18 militants as fighting rages
Pakistani security forces killed 18 Taliban militants on Thursday in Bajaur region, a military official said.
Pakistan arrests banned LeJ leader Malik Ishaq
“I can confirm his arrest,” police spokeswoman Nabila Ghazanfar said, adding that Ishaq will be produced in a local court on Friday.
Law enforcers not fulfilling their duties in Karachi: CJ
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that rule of law was essential for survival of the democratic system in the country.
Afghan refugees ordered to leave Pakistan by year-end
Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa orders illegal refugees to leave by Aug 31 or face legal action, while those with legal documents can stay until Dec 31.

Zardari discusses bilateral ties with Tajik president Rahmon
India withdraws ban on bulk text messages
Nine killed as Indian military helicopters collide
Sindh Assembly building evucated over bomb threat
President House denies Zardari’s meeting with US delegation
Case over girl accused of blasphemy adjourned to Sept 1
Nato commander General Allen’s Pakistan visit postponed
Pakistani intelligence officials confirm reports of Badruddin Haqqani’s death

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