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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that defeat was not an option in the war against terrorism and militancy, adding that the militants want to take over the state on the basis of power.“Let me also tell you that we are fated to succeed in this war no matter what the odds and what our critics may say,” the President said while addressing the members of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry here at the Aiwan‑e‑Sadr.NWFP Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti, Federal Ministers Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Arbab Alamgir Khan, Waqar Ahmad Khan, Najmuddin Khan, Noor ul Haq Qadri, Rehman Malik and Shaukat Tarin also attended the meeting.The President said that the militants wanted to take over the state and impose their political agenda on the masses but they will never be allowed to succeed.He said that fighting militancy was the collective responsibility of all and instead of dwelling too long on the past, “we should look forward ...

CNEWS CHARSADDA: Five persons killed and thirteen wounded in suicide attack in Wali Bagh, the residence of ANP leader Asfandyar Wali Khan in Charsadda.ANP leader remained safe as relief operations were launched immediately after the attack. Interior Advisor Rehman Malik has ordered investigation of the incident.According to CNews correspondent four injured have been in critical condition adding that the death toll could increase. According to DIG Mardan Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, a suicide attacker tried to enter in Wali Bagh, the residence of Awami National Party leader. Security guards stopped him and Police opened fire on the bomber but he detonated the blast in which five persons were killed including two policemen, a body guard of ANP leader and two party workers while thirteen others wounded.Asfandyar Wali was receiving guests at his home as part of Eid celebrations.The ministry of interior had received reports of possible attacks on Aftab Sherpao, Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Chief Min...