London—The US has promised to curb air strikes
by drones against suspected militants in
Pakistan, as part of a joint counter-terrorism
strategy agreed with the new civilian government
in Islamabad, the Guardian London has claimed.
That strategy will be supported by an aid
package, potentially worth more than $7b
(£3.55b), which is due to go before Congress for
approval in the next few months.
Islamabad —Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza
Gillani has urged all political forces to extend
a helping hand to the government in realizing
expectations of the people. Responding to points
of order raised by several opposition members
including Faisal Saleh Hayat, he said we have
got a unique opportunity to serve the masses and
efforts should be made not to disappoint them.
Islamabad—Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP)
Thursday announced to extend the date of
bye-election till June 18, 2008 due to ongoing
sessions of National and Provincial assemblies
and insufficient time for political parties to
run elections comparing.
Peshawar—As the bloody clashes between Islamic
militia Lashkar e Islam led by one Mangal Bagh
and the Kooki Khel tribe of Khyber Agency
continued on Thursday, tens of people from both
sides succumbed to their injuries. While the
official sources confirmed the death of Twelve
people, the independent sources put the
casualties at more than 25.
Islamabad/Lahore—Leading lawyer Fakhar ud Din
Jee Ibrahim has worked out a draft resolution on
reinstatement of deposed judges to be moved in
the National Aassembly.
Islamabad—The government is fully committed to
curb the menace of terrorism and first its root
causes will be eliminated, Advisor to Prime
Minister on Interior A. Rehman Malik said on
Thursday.
Islamabad—A new report released by the World
Bank calls for a re-evaluation of education
policies in the context of a dramatic increase
in private schools for primary education in
Pakistan. The report presents facts and findings
from a survey of all public and private primary
schools in 112 villages in Pakistan’s Punjab
province, and lays out important policy options
based on detailed data to facilitate
evidence-based policymaking.
Rawalpindi —Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza
Gillani has expressed satisfaction over the
effectiveness of Command and Control Structures
of Pakistan’s nuclear capability. He said that
the structures, which have now matured, were
well conceived and elaborate. It has been
ensured that while our nuclear assets are safe
and secure, the force development as per needs
of Pakistan’s minimum deterrence is progressing
well, he added.
