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Masses to vote ANP seeing its sacrifices

April 11, 2013 05:47
Provincial President Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Afrasiab Khattak has said that the ANP has rendered numerous sacrifices for the cause of its land and the time has come when the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will re-elect the nationalist party’s candidates in the up-coming elections. Talking to a delegation of Malgari Doctaran, and Malgari Wakeelan here at Bacha Khan Bacha Khan Markaz Peshawar on Monday, Afrasiab Khattak enumerated the sacrifices of his party and paid rich tributes to those who were martyred for the cause of their land. He said that Pakhtuns would not for

Democratic system is un-Islamic: Hakimullah Mehsud

April 11, 2013 05:45
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Hakimullah Mehsud has called the democratic system as un-Islamic. In a video message, he said that TTP wants to replace democracy in Pakistan and all other Islamic countries with Shariah Law. Mehsud said that non-believers are trying to divide Muslims in the name of democracy. He further said that TTP wants to enforce Shariah Law in Islamic countries and this can only be done through Jehad, adding, that a time will come when Muslim Khilafat will rule over the world.

KP people to once again vote for ANP: Khattak

April 11, 2013 04:03
Provincial president, ANP KPK Senator Afrasiab Khattak has claimed that in recognition of unprecedented sacrifices for the people and province, the people of the province will once again vote for the party. Talking to representative delegations of ANP affiliated doctors and lawyers forums here Monday he said that ANP is the only political party, which had sacrificed hundreds of its workers for the restoration of peace and development of the province. Senator Khattak said that people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will not forget the sacrifices of Shaheed Bashir Ahmad Bilour, Shaheed Dr.

Only fair polls can steer country out of crisis: Sherpao

April 10, 2013 14:33
Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Tuesday said that holding free, fair and transparent elections was the only way to steer the country out of the prevailing crises. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s provincial secretariat in Hayatabad, he said that his party was not in favour of delaying polls. “People are now politically mature and they can make right decisions.

It's wrong to blame politicians for opposing Kalabagh Dam: Asfandyar

April 10, 2013 14:03
Leader of Awami National Party (ANP) Asfandyar Wali Khan has said that it is wrong to blame politicians for opposing the Kalabagh dam as the first opposition to its construction came from non-parties assemblies.In an interview‚ Asfandyar said that if WAPDA knew back as 1986 that Kalabagh had become controversial then why it didn't go for other options.He said demand for power is increasing due to rapid increase in population as well as urbanization and village electrification but no power station was added for a long time.

Obama speaks to Karzai, days after strike kills civilians

April 9, 2013 20:47
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday spoke to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, for what officials said were regular consultations, three days after a NATO air strike killed 11 Afghan children. The White House announced the conversation, but would not divulge whether Obama mentioned the strike, which caused the latest of a string of civilian losses that have greatly angered Karzai and tested his relations with Washington. A White House statement said the leaders discussed the security transition from NATO to Afghan forces and Afghan-led peace and recognition efforts.

Afghanistan: land of transitions

April 9, 2013 13:02
Afghanistan is passing through unfortunate times. Three streams of fragile transition are in progress; all in indecent haste to meet the 2014 timeline. These are in security, political and economic domains. Though political transition holds the key to success, it is the patchiest of all.

Younus Khan hits century in HBL win

April 9, 2013 13:01
Habib Bank Limited won a high-scoring match against Pakistan International Airlines by 27 runs in Karachi. HBL were put in to bat and started inauspiciously as Imran Farhat was dismissed first ball of the innings. Ahmed Shehzad and Younus Khan then put on a 142-run partnership for the second wicket before Shehzad fell to Shoaib Malik leg before. Younush and Asad Shafiq then combined for 118 runs for the third wicket. Younus, recently omitted from the 30-man pool for the Champions Trophy, finally fell for 101, with Shafiq scoring a quick fire 92 off 74 balls.

Angelina Jolie honours Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai

April 9, 2013 12:38
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie paid tribute to Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old girl from Pakistan, who was shot in the head for advocating girls' education. The 37-year-old actress attended 2013 Women in the World summit at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 4 along with actress Meryl Streep, reported Ace Showbiz. "Here's what they accomplished," Jolie, who is the special envoy for the UN refugee agency, said of Yousafzai's attackers in the emotional tribute to introduce the little girl to the crowd. "They shot her point blank range in the head - and made her stronge

Doctor killed in bombing targeting Afghan governor

April 9, 2013 12:34
Officials say a suicide bomber has targeted a provincial governor's convoy near a hospital in southern Afghanistan. They say the governor, Mohammad Ashraf Nasery, escaped Saturday's attack in Zabul province. But a doctor has been killed and three bodyguards were wounded.Provincial police chief Gen.
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