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Rehman Malik Recites Surah-e-Ikhles.Interior Minister of Pakistan Rehman Malik incorrectly recites Surah Ikhlas THRICE during cabinet meeting. At the start of meeting Prime Minister Gillani asks Malik to recite a Surah from Quran.

Karachi tragedy toll rises to 43 KARACHI: The death toll in the suicide blast yesterday at the mourning procession taken out in connection with Yaum-e-Ashur rose to 43, According to Secretary Health Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi, there are at least 40 bodies at Civil Hospital, two in Jinnah Hospital and a body is present at Agha Khan Hospital. Meantime, day of mourning is being observed today across the province in connection with the MA Jinnah Road tragedy that occurred yesterday in the central mourning procession taken out to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.) All the commercial hubs of the city are closed today. However, the stock market is open. Transport is absolutely absent from the roads. A mini-bus has been torched in Gulistan-e-Jauhar today’s morning. The schools are closed owing to the winter vacations. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, after visiting the injured at Jinnah Hospital last night, announced public holiday for today. Therefore, the education instit...

AWAZ APNI KARACHI: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Karachi, Waseem Ahmed confirmed that the blast in the central mourning procession near City Court was suicide blast.Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik confirmed the same.

AWAZ APNI At least Tweenty persons have been killed while several injured including journalists due to a blast in Central Procession of Yaum-e-Ashur near City Court on M.A. Jinnah Road Karachi, reported AWAZ APNI News on Monday.Talking to AWAZ APNI News, Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik strongly condemned the incident and told that the suicide bomber blew himself up in the camps set up alongside the road. He urged the people to stay calm. He requested Shiite Ulema to cancel processions of 11th and 12th Muharram to avoid unwanted incidents.Angry participants of the procession pushed the media persons and security personnel away from the blast site. The angry mob also torched some vehicles parked alongside the road and nearby buildings. Rescue teams rushed to the blast site and started shifting the injured. Emergency has been imposed in all hospitals of the city. The number of casualties could not be confirmed.

AWAZ APNI KARACHI : At least 22 people were killed and 50 others injured in a bomb explosion at Ashura procession on M A Jinnah road, here on Monday, AWAZ APNI News reported.According to the report, explosion took place near Jama Cloth.Interior Minister Rehman Malik, MQM Chief, Altaf Hussain, City Nazim Mustafa kamal and CCPO Karachi strongly condemned the incident and asked the people to maintain peace.Victims have been taken to Jinnah, Civil and other hospitals where emergency has been imposed.Police and rangers have cordoned off the area.Ambulances and Rescue teams reached the site soon after the incident.

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 ...

Awaz Apni Islamabad: More than 100 people have been arrested in Pakistan as part of a crackdown on groups accused of having connections to last year's attacks in Mumbai, a Pakistani official said Thursday.Most of those arrested are alleged members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the militant organization suspected of being behind the deadly attacks."We have arrested a total 124 mid-level and top leaders," Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik said during a press conference on Thursday, according to a Reuters report.Pakistani authorities also closed several suspected militant training camps run by Lashkar-e-Taiba as part of the crackdown, which began in December after the United Nations Security Council declared that Jamaat-ud-Dawa, a Pakistani charity, was acting as a front for the banned militant group.Authorities also took steps against 20 offices, 87 schools, two libraries, seven religious schools and a handful of other organizations and websites linked to the charity.It was not im...

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: He Yafei, vice Foreign Minister of China held separate meetings with army leadership and Advisor for Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik on Monday. He was also called on COAS General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at GHQ and discussed matters of mutual interest. The COAS highlighted the need to de-escalate and avoid conflict in the interest of peace and security in the region.

AMagazine ISLAMABAD: Interpol chief Ronald Noble has said that India has not provided ample evidence for arrest of any accused of the Mumbai attacks. While Interior Advisor Rehman Malik has said Ajmal Kasav has sent a letter to Pakistan, through the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi.Addressing a press conference alongside with Advisor for Interior Rehman Malik here, the Interpol chief said that Pakistan is one of the victims of terrorism. He termed terrorism a major problem faced by the world.He said around 1500 people have lost their lives in terror incidents in Pakistan and appealed the world to extend help to Pakistan to curb the menace.Advisor to Prime Minister for Interior Rehman Malik said that a proper procedure exists for extradition of people wanted to any country. He said he has discussed with the Interpol official the issue of illegal emigrants. He said Pakistan has offered unconditional cooperation to India for investigation of Mumbai attacks. Pakistan has imposed ban...

Awaz Apni LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Federal Advisor on Interior Rehman Malik Monday said that the people responsible for deteriorating conditions in Karachi would be dealt with iron hand.Addressing a seminar here, he said action would be taken against the miscreants who are behind the aggravated law and order conditions in Karachi.Rehman Malik said that various political organisations including Baluch, Pathan and Sunni Tehreek were victimised by the terrorist activities.He said, 'It is our duty to trace down that hand which involved in these heinous activities.' Rehman Malik said there are at least 14 suicide bombers are in the custody of the government, which clearly testifies government's success.Commenting on the Indian threats following Mumbai shootings, he said that if any action was launched against Pakistan, it would meet crushing opposition from Pakistan.Meantime, Awami Party leader Sheikh Rashid said CIA and RAW are intent to root out ISI, therefore, India is levell...

CNews PESHAWAR: Nine people are reported injured in an explosion that ripped through an Imam Bargah here in Takia Sanghan area of Hashtnagri on Monday.Emergency activities have been kick started in the area where ambulances are ferrying the injured to a nearby Lady Reading Hospital where emergency has been declared. A woman is also reported to be among the injured.According to IG Police NWFP, the blast which was not of high intensity was caused by explosives planted in the Imam Bargah’s bath room next to the Mutawali room. Security was already alert in view of the information of three suicide bombers’ entry in Peshawar.Hashtnagar is an old area located on G.T. Road and normally remains busy with a lot of human activity. The explosion damaged the building of the Imam Bargah.NWFP Chief Minister, Amir Haider Hoti condemning the fresh blast in Peshawar, has directed an inquiry into the incident.President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Interior Advisor Rehman Malik ...

CNews ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Luo Zhaohui on Monday called on the Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior A. Rehman Malik and discussed the matters of mutual interest. The meeting discussed the kidnapping issue of the two Chinese nationals and discussed the efforts for their safe recovery. Secretary on Interior Syed Kamal Shah was also present on the occasion. The Advisor said the government is making utmost efforts for the safe recovery of the two kidnapped Chinese. The Ambassador expressed his satisfaction over the efforts being made for the recovery of the kidnapped persons.

CNews ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior A. Rehman Malik said a foreign hand is involved in the assassination of former Chairperson of Pakistan People’s Party Benazir Bhutto.Talking to media at Quetta airport, he said investigations into the assassination are underway and are still making headway.Rehman Malik said party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and he take on their shoulder the responsibility to resolve the problems of Balochistan, adding the federal government is quite sincere in resolving all the issues of Balochstan. Malik said, ‘This is high time we looked forward instead of just crying about the previous government.Earlier talking to mediapersons at Pakistan Institute of Medial Sciences (PIMS) he said the people of Bajaur are returning to their homes adding that during last few days over 16,000 families have come back. He said the government is taking measures to bring back the local people before the Holy month of Ramazan. "The government will maintain its ...

CNews KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement has called President Pervez Musharraf, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Interior Advisor Rehman Malik and Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad to take serious notice of the conspiracy of Talibanization in Karachi to save the citizens from extremists.Deputy Convenor of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Rabita Committee Dr. Farooque Sattar addressing a press conference here Tuesday said that the Taliban Spokesman Moulvi Umar in a recent interview confessed the presence of Taliban in Sindh and said that Taliban can act on orders of Baitullah Mehsud to curb lawlessness in Karachi. The statement proves that the process of Talibanization is rapidly increasing in Sindh and its capital city of Karachi, Sattar said.“Moulvi Umar has vowed to enforce their brand of Sharia in Karachi,” he said.He said it is an eye-opener for the political parties that had scoffed at the MQM warning. He called the people to foil the conspiracy of Talibanization with their unity.

CNews ISLAMABAD: A late night press release issued by the Press Information Department (PID) said that the notification regarding Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has been misunderstood and the ISI would remain under prime minister. The announcement said that it was stressed in the notification for extending cooperation between the interior ministry and the ISI for matters like war against terror and internal security. More details in this regard will be given in a detailed notification. Earlier, this was said in a PID press release that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) - were placed under Interior Division. The Prime Minister placed the two intelligence agencies under the administrative, financial and operational control of the Interior Division under Rule 3 if the Constitution 1973. The Cabinet Division issued a memorandum under rules of business in this regard.

CNews ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Affairs, Rehman Malik has said that the blasts in Karachi seemed to have targeted a “particular ethnic community”.“The blasts have targeted a particular part of the city …. and a particular community,” he said while talking to CNews News on Monday.Condemning the blasts, he said these are aimed at destabilising the city.Rehman Malik said he has talked to the Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Inspector General Sindh, Syed Salahuddin Babar Khattak.He hinted at involvement of foreign countries in the heinous acts of carrying out explosions in the city.“Investigations will be conducted to get to the bottom of these blasts and forces responsible for them,” he said.

CNews London:MQM Founder & Leader Mr Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the bomb explosion in Islamabad today causing the loss of valuable and innocent lives as a result. Terming this as an act of terrorism, Mr Hussain said that this is a cowardly, inhuman and barbaric act, which was planned to spread terrorism and to challenge the writ of Government. He has demanded of the President, Prime Minister and the Federal Interior Minister to take firm action to arrest those responsible and to punish them accordingly. Mr Hussain also expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family members of those who lost their lives and prayed for the early recovery of those injured as a result. He prayed to Almighty Allah place the souls of the dead in Jannat-ul-Firdous and grant strength to the family members to endure the tragedy.

Police came under attack in suicide blast: Rehman Malik CNews ISLAMABAD: Advisor on Interior to Prime Minister, Rehman Malik has said that blast near Melody Chowk area was suicide attack in which police personnel were targeted. He said the country was passing through critical times and obscurantist elements wanted to create crises in the country.In an exclusive talk with CNews News, Malik said that law-enforcing agencies had been alert since morning and beefed up security arrangements were made for Lal Masjid conference in Islamabad. Interior Advisor said the suicide blast took place after the Lal Masjid moot was over and it targeted policemen standing in front of Aabpara police station. Rehman Malik confirmed the deaths of 8 policemen while 25 others were injured. He said a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has been constituted to probe into the incident. He said morale of law-enforcing agencies was high extremists wanted to destabilize Pakistan. Malik said after PPP led government came...