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Breaking News RAWALPINDI: The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Sunday termed Malala Yousafzai's condition 'satisfactory' and that it was witnessing a steady improvement. It said that Malala Yousafzai was taken off the ventilator for some time and was later placed back on it. The ISPR also said that the option to send her abroad for further treatment was being considered. Earlier, the 14-year old activist's doctors also termed the CT scan and other medical reports of Malala Yousafzai as satisfactory. Earlier on Saturday, Director General ISPR Maj Gen Asim Bajwa said that Malala Yousafzai's condition was steadily improving and as a result the critically injured 14-year old was now being administered a lower dose of sedatives. "Movement has been witnessed in Malala's hands and legs which is a positive development," Maj Gen Bajwa said. He said the doctors have cut down the amount of sedatives being administered to Malala Yousafzai...

Awaz Apni RAWALPINDI : President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad, Chief Minister (CM) Sindh Qaim Ali Shah, Governor Punjab Salman Taseer, CM Punjab Shehbaz Sharif, NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani, NWFP CM Amir Hyder Khan Hoti, Governor Balochistan Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi, CM Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Quaid Altaf Husain, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik, City Nazim Karachi Mustafa Kamal, Tahir-ul-Qadri leader of Tehreek-e-Minhaj-ul-Qur'an, Syed Munawar Hassan Amir Jamaat-e-Islami, Qazi Hussain Ahmed, Professor Ghafor, Nawaz Sharif Quaid Muslim League-N (PML-N), Chaudhry Nisar, Imran Khan leader Tehreek-e-Insaf, Amir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman and other religious and political leaders and dignitaries have strongly condemned and expressed their heartfelt grief over Rawalpindi blast. Thirteen dead bodies have so far been brought to District Hospital Rawalpind...

Awaz Apni  RAWALPINDI: At least 34 people have been killed and 32 others wounded in the alleged suicide explosion in Rawalpindi Cantonment area, said spokesman Rescue 1122. President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the blast. According to reports, the blast occurred at 10:40 am outside door of bank near Shalimar Hotel killing and wounded several persons present in the area and damaged mangy buildings and vehicles. The sources said there was long queue of persons outside the bank who were gathered to collect the salaries and pension when an alleged suicide bomber blew up himself. RPO Aslam Tarin said suicide bomber was riding on a motorbike. Some body parts of bomber and a suicide jacket have been recovered from the blast site. A head is also found from the scene. Police have cordoned off the area as rescue operation is underway. Thirteen bodies were shifted to DHQ and 16 in different hospitals whereas three bodies transferred t...

KARACHI: Pakistan’s historic win in the final of the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka at Lord’s sparked jubilation across the country and worldwide. People took to the streets after the match in all major cities of the country including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Multan, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta and expressed their joy in their own peculiar manner. They distributed sweets and danced to the beat of drums to celebrate the much-needed victory. While some people resorted to aerial firing, others set off fireworks lighting up the night sky. They also sang national songs and chanted slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’. Large screens were installed in all major cities for people to watch the match. Theses were the scenes witnessed not only in Pakistan but also in every corner of the world wherever Pakistanis are living. Whether it would be streets of US or grounds of Britain, Pakistani flag flying high conveying the message of peace and expressed that Pakistani nation is a peace loving nati...

CNews RAWALPINDI: On the third day of anti‑militant operation being carried out jointly by FC and Pakistan Army, more areas in Buner have been got evacuated from the militants while life is returning to normalcy in Deer, top army spokesman said here Thursday.Addressing a media conference, Director General ISPR Major General Athar Abbas said a large number of militants have been killed during the operation in Buner as so far 14 militants have been reported killed.He said that four of the two explosive laden vehicles approaching towards troops were targeted and destroyed in Deer while the other two fled from the scene causing no damage to the troops. FC has established its Headquarter at Daggar, he informed.“People of Deer area have been fully backing the troops and have taken a sigh of relief where the situation is well in control,” he said.He said the troops in Buner re‑launched operation in the early hours on Thursday and regained the control of Balandari Pass and Ambala heights after...

CNews RAWALPINDI: Reportedly, eleven militants have been killed and 15 to 20 were injured in an exchange of fire with security forces in South Waziristan Agency. According to ISPR, on the night between 26-27 August at about 2330 hours, around 75 to 100 militants attacked Tiarza Fort and Tiarza Bridge Checkpost in South Waziristan Agency. Security Forces responded effectively and repulsed the attack.

CNews RAWALPINDI: Leader of the House in Senate Raza Rabbani Saturday said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) unanimously decided to field party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari to contest the presidential election. Addressing a press conference here flanked by various party leaders including Khurshid Shah, Sherry Rehman, he said PPP never deceived the people of Pakistan. He said it was the first time in the history of Pakistan that the efforts led by the coalition parties under the leadership of Asif Ali Zardari sent home the dictator of the time. Raza Rabbani said that all the members of PPP parliamentary parties decided with consensus that Zardari should contest presidential elections. He said Asif Ali Zardari would be the next president of Pakistan and all coalition partners have been informed in this connection. "Mr Asif Zardari has accepted to contest the election for the office of president of Pakistan after the party unanimously drafted him to do so," PPP deputy secretary...

CNews RAWALPINDI: The death toll in double suicide blasts at Pakistan Ordinance Factory rose to 100, while the number of injured is being reported as 110 here Thursday.According to Pakistan Ordnance Factories Board press release issued here, that the bomb blasts occurred outside two exit gates of POF Wah Cantt about 1440 hrs when a large number of workers of POF were coming out at the time of shift change. Meanwhile, talking to newsmen, Regional Police Officer Nasir Khan Durrani said that death toll has risen to 70, whereas critically injured were being given medical treatment in the hospital. The RPO said that those people who lost their lives in the barbaric incident, were identified as Shams, Naseer, Arshad, Sami, Joseph, Riaz, Abbass, Ashaq, Zareef, Amir, Aabid, Arif, Kamran, Ijaz, Tariq, Abdul Razzaq, Jawad, Iqbal, Zahid, Wali Muhammad, Azmat, Amjad, Muhammad Hussain, Jameel, Shahfeeq, Ashraf, Haq Nawaz, Abdul Rehman, Allah Rakha, Sami Ul Haq, Badar Munir, Ishtiaq, Ihsan, Siuraj, ...

CNews WAH CANTT: At least 14 people were killed and several others were injured as two blasts, one confirmed as suicide, rocked Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF) here Thursday.According to CNews, a blast occurred at Main Gate of the POF at rush hour which was immediately followed by another blast at Gate no.1.Local authorities confirmed that the second blast was suicide, while a foreign news agency claimed that both the blasts were caused by the suicidal attacks.The casualties might be increased as a number of POF workers among others were present at the gate.Ambulances were called from all over Rawalpindi district for rescue work and the dead-bodies and injured were brought to POF Hospital and others nearby hospitals.Security personnel immediately rushed the scene as the incident place considered to be sensitive due to the military installments. Forces cordoned of the area and helped the rescuers.DIG Rawalpindi Rao Iqbal confirmed the casualties of 11 people, saying that some 50 other...

CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf has vacated Aiwan-e-Sadr after stepping down from the office of President.He was accorded a 'guard of honour' before leaving the President’s House.Before departing, the former president met with many important figures including the Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kiyani and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed.Chairman Senate, Muhammad Mian Soomro has taken over as acting President of Pakistan after the former president Pervez Musharraf’s resignation.President Pervez Musharraf resigned after remaining in power for nine years.He announced resignation from his post in an address to the nation Monday.He dismissed the “false allegations” being leveled against him by the coalition government and said he was neither afraid of the charges against him, nor shy to face these through impeachment. “For me it is always Pakistan first”, Musharraf said and added that politics of confrontation must come to an end and inst...

CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf is addressing the nation at present on televisions.Earlier, presidential spokesman Rashid Qureshi has said that President Pervez Musharraf will address the nation at 1:00 pm today. According to the sources the president would brief the nation about the policies of his government. He is likely to announce his resignation in the address to the nation. The President has been advised to quit his office and not use the President’s powers under Article 58-2 B, the sources added. Moreover, security high alert has been declared in and around Benazir International Airport in Islamabad.Muslim League (Q) sources have indicated the possibility of use of the Article 58-2 B of the constitution by the president before his quitting the office. However, another source of the party has said that the president would not use his powers under Article 58-2 B to dissolve the assemblies.The staff of the official television and radio has been called at the President...

CNews ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf will address the nation today at 1pm in which he is expected to resign, according to reports.Some sources confirmed to CNews News that president could announce his resignation in today’s address to the nation. “President Musharraf has made up his mind to resign before the impeachment motion is tabled in the assembly,“ sources confirmed.According to CNews News correspondent, some friend countries were trying to broker a deal to protect and save President Musharraf. “President Musharraf has agreed to resign on the condition that he would be given indemnity and would not be tried, sources said. Sources further said the president would address the nation as part of understanding. When contacted by CNews News, President’s spokesman Rashid Qureshi said President would not resign and added he was unaware of any decision regarding resignation. However, he later confirmed that President Musharraf would address to the nation at 1pm afternoon today.Acco...

CNews RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is presiding over the meeting of Corps Commander today (Thursday).The meeting is mulling over the ongoing operation in Swat, the situation in the tribal areas and Pak-Afghan border and situation at the eastern border after the skirmishes at Line of Control and devastation caused by flood.The agenda of the meeting includes the threats from within the country and without and the collective situation in the area.

CNews RAWALPINDI: President Pervez Musharraf has said he will not let any effort meet success, which is aimed at removing him from the office.He said this during his meeting with Pakistan Muslim League leaders including Chaudhry Shujat Hussain, Chaudhry Pervez Elahi and Hamid Nasir Chatha here at President’s Camp Office on Wednesday. Chaudhry Brothers advised President to face charges against him by appearing before the Parliament and also make his position clear on the relaxations allowed to Pakistan People’s Party including NRO.Sources told Geo News that detailed deliberations were made on formation of a counter strategy in case government decides to launch campaign for President’s impeachment besides reviewing overall political situation.President Pervez Musharraf is highly concerned on PPP and PML-N’s meetings that were going on for the last two days and the progress of the same.The President on the occasion expressed feared that any clash among institutions could prove detrimental...

CNews RAWALPINDI: President Pervez Musharraf has held an important meeting with Ch. Shujaat Hussain, Pervaiz Elahi and Hamid Nasir Chatha in which he gave the indication to foil the impeachment move.According to sources, the president said it was government’s democratic right to present the impeachment bill while its defence was his right. He vowed to foil any move to sideline him.

CNews RAWALPINDI: President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday said that peace and development in the backward areas of FATA should be in line with the wishes of tribal people, who want to see the region come at par with other developed areas of the country. He made these remarks while talking to a delegation of FATA MNAs who called on him here. The President, however, emphasized that this was possible only when there was total peace and harmony in that area. The President underscored the need for strengthening the local political and administrative structure. He said the government should clarify its policies considering prevailing challenges in the country as soon as possible. The President said it rests with political government to decide whether to take any military action in tribal areas or not. The President said price-hike, law and order, economic and political instability were main challenges country was facing at the moment. They said that effective social service delivery should b...

CNews RAWALPINDI: A National Accountability Court (NAC) has adjourned the hearing of 3 corruption references filed against the Sharif brothers and 7 other members of their family. The hearing is set to resume on the 21st of August. During today's hearing, Deputy Prosecutor general --Zulfikar Bhutta submitted applications in 3 references, including the Ittefaq Foundaries, Hudabia Paper Mills and the Raiwind Assets references. The court also asked the deputy prosecutor general to submit applications for summoning the Sharif brothers to the court. The court then adjourned the hearing till the end of August.

CNews RAWALPINDI: Pakistan staged strong protest against the bombardment of US-led coalition forces on the Angorada area lies in Pakistan’s territory here on Friday. At least Pakistani six soldiers were wounded in a US-led coalition force bombardment in the country's border tribal area, said sources Friday. The latest incident of territorial violation took place in Angorada area of the South Waziristan tribal agency. According to security sources, the US-led coalition troops were conducting an operation in the Bermal area of Afghanistan against Taliban militants when more than a dozen mortar shells fell inside Pakistani territory Thursday night. They said one of the mortar shells hit a security check post that wounded six soldiers, and the rest of the mortar shells did not cause any casualties but damaged trees in the mountainous area.

CNews RAWALPINDI: A grand search operation has been launched here after the law enforcing agencies received the information of terrorists’ movement into the limits of the city.According to reports, all the SHO’s have been directed to search hotels, youth hostels and snap check suspicious individuals.The order also directs to search the parking lots.The operation is being conducted under the supervision of senior police officials.

CNews ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf has exempted Murree from on going load shedding. According to official sources, the minister issued this direction considering the demand of local people as well foreign tourists who were avoiding to visit the hill station due to load shedding. He expressed the hope that the decision will further strengthen the tourism sector. It is pertinent to mention here that many local, foreign tourists and other concerned had appealed the Minister to exempt this area from load shedding causing difficulties for them besides loss to the industry. The minister directed the concerned to make proper arrangements for making the area free from load shedding.