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Leaders meet again, gap widens
-MNS remains adamant on judges -Zardari fails to convince PML-N Chief


Staff Reporter

Islamabad—Co-Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief in their meeting on Tuesday failed to bridge differences over judges issue. However they agreed on transferring of President’s powers to prime minister.

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Gilani appreciates Saudi role for peace, security, development
Inaugurates Embassy Complex of Saudi Arabia


Sharafat Kazmi

Islamabad—Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said in the challenging circumstances of our times, the strong bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are a great blessing of Allah Almighty. Our mutual trust, understanding, friendship and cooperation are not just a source of abiding strength and inspiration for us but a vital factor contributing to peace, stability and development in our region and for the Muslim world.

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Seven ‘Trade-Tourism Tunnels’ to be built in AJK: Attique
-Spells out initiatives for ‘Green, Skilled Kashmir’ -AJK has potential to produce 10,000 mega watt hydel power


Interview
Ashraf Ansari

Islamabad—Prime Minister, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan says his government has identified sites for seven tunnels to be constructed in various parts of liberated territory. ‘The Trade-Tourism Tunnels’ will open up the whole AJK and provide all-weather dependable road links with Pakistan and China.

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NWFP to give CJP’s protocol to Iftikhar Ch

Tariq Saeed

Peshawar—The NWFP Government has announced to fully facilitate the deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on arrival in provincial metropolis and provide him the security of the Chief Justice when he will be visiting Peshawar on Saturday next for Lawyers Convention.

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US continues to pressure Pakistan
Haqqani arrives in US this week


Zahid Hussain

Washington dc—The United States continues to pressure Pakistan on its peace agreements policy as a number of senior lawmakers and administration officials visit the country to convey Washington’s concern over the new government’s move.

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The Shanghai miracle

Dr. Jassim Taqui

Shanghai—Being in the majestic city of Shanghai is always an education. Interacting with Mr. Shao Huixing, Deputy Director General of Shanghai Foreign Affairs gives you the vision and the brainy mind of an administration that thinks of futuristic plans accordingly. The theme becomes very clear. You should think, change your mindset and be innovative to prove your distinctive identity and to live in a state of freedom that releases you energy and creativity.

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President to leave Army House soon

Akhtar Jamal

Islamabad—President Pervez Musharraf is planning to shift to the President House in Islamabad within a few weeks after necessary arrangements are completed.

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IHC seeks record about AQ Khan detention

Islamabad—The Islamabad High Court here Tuesday directed the Deputy Attorney General to present relevant record about the alleged detention of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan on Wednesday (today).

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Zardari losing credibility: Imran

Islamabad—President of Pakistan Tehreeki-Insaf Imran Khan has said that PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has lost his credibility after backing out from ‘Murree Declaration’ and it appears that he is determined to save the NRO that freed him form the corruption charges against him.

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 Headlines
bullet US congressmen, Senators laud Pak role against extremism
bullet Govt releases eight tribesmen
bullet Karachi Stock Market bounces back
bullet Terrorism, extremism serious challenges: Gen Majid
bullet India dragging its feet on IPI gas pipeline: Qureshi
bullet Bush hits 2008 trail but do Republicans want his help?
bullet Pak, India to discuss Kashmir issue in July
bullet Statues of Cleopatra, Aphrodite discovered
bullet India strengthening defence along Chinese border

 

 

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