Nizam-e-Adl Will Govern Under Pak But Decisions Under Sharia: Sufi

MALAKAND: Malakand division will be governed by Pakistan under the constitution but the decisions will be made under the Islamic Sharia, Chief of Tehrik-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat Muhammadi Sufi Mohammed said in a press conference here on Wednesday.

He said that the Qazis would not function under the government of Pakistan. He lauded Awami National Party’s efforts for peace in Swat.

“Allah will award those in hereafter who offered sacrifices in Swat,” the TNSM chief said.

Izzat Khan, a spokesman of Sufi Mohammed, translated his Pashto in Urdu for the mediamen in the press conference here.

Sufi Mohammed announced to hold a public meeting on April 19 (Sunday). “The public meeting will be organized to call the people for peace and to convince them to cooperate with the government, he said.

Replying a question Sufi Mohammed said the Qazi courts would initially established in Malakand division.

Sufi called Taliban to avoid exhibition of arms and to extend cooperation to the government. He said that the Qazis would not function under the government of Pakistan.

In 26/11 Metter Pakistan Must Assure Her Cooperation: Ban

In 26/11 Metter Pakistan Must Assure Her Cooperation: BanPakistan should conduct a “full investigation” into the Mumbai attacks and cooperate with India in bringing the perpetrators of the terrorist incident to justice, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said on Wednesday.

Addressing a news conference with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Moon said he had told the premier “that the Pakistani government should have a full investigation into this issue and fully cooperate with the Indian government”.

Moon was replying to a question on whether he was satisfied with Pakistan’s compliance of resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council after the Mumbai attacks.

The resolutions outlawed the Jamaat-ud-Dawah, a front for the Lashker-e-Taiba terror group, and placed four LeT leaders on a list of entities and individuals facing sanctions for terrorist links.

In his opening statement Moon called for resumption of the peace process between India and Pakistan, which was suspended by New Delhi in the wake of the Mumbai incident.

Noting the “complexities of regional relations particularly in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks”, Moon said he had stressed to Gilani and “other interlocutors the importance of maintaining rapprochement between India and Pakistan that has taken its own momentum in the last several years”.

“In the long run, this is a critical aspect of regional relations and one that can pave the way for a new era of cooperation, peaceful co-existence and socio-economic transformation in South Asia,” Ban said.

Replying to a question, Moon said cooperative and friendly relations between India and Pakistan would be beneficial for the two countries and “very desirable for peace and stability in this subcontinent”.

Though bilateral ties had been hit by the Mumbai attacks, India and Pakistan should resume the composite dialogue process. “This is what the UN and international community wants,” Moon said.

Moon commended Gilani’s recent statement that his government would enact a new law, if necessary, to punish Pakistanis who commit crimes outside the country’s boundaries. He said such a step would be “very helpful” in the fight against terrorism.

Gilani clarified that interior ministry chief Rehman Malik had informed him that Pakistan’s laws are adequate for dealing with crimes committed outside the country. Gilani said new laws could still be enacted if necessary.

“Our resolve and intention is that we will never ever allow Pakistani soil to be used for terrorist activities,” he added.

Gilani also sought to bring up the UN’s role in resolving the Kashmir issue.

Joint Meeting of PML-N Committee Today

SLAMABAD: A joint meeting of PML-N central executive committee and parliamentary party would be held at Punjab house here on Tuesday.

PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif would chair the meeting, which review country’s situation, restructuring of PML-N, relation with PPP, the bill of cancellation of 17th amendment and names of candidates for Senate election. More than 100 members would attend the

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Peshawar blast 3 policemen among 4 hurt

PESHAWAR: Four persons including three policemen have been injured when a gas pipeline exploded near a police mobile here on Tuesday.

According to reports, unknown militants planted an explosive on a gas pipeline in Ring Road that went off with a bang when mobile reached near it. Three policemen and a passerby have been injured in the blast that were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital.

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Pakistan Try To Reopen Destroyed Girls School

KARACHI: Government will push to quickly reopen girls’ schools destroyed by militants in the country’s lawless violence-hit district of Swat, the information minister said Sunday.

Speaking to reporters in Karachi, Sherry Rehman said all efforts would be made to ensure that classes in the Swat valley resume in March following the winter break.

“We will try our best to reopen girls’ schools and we will try to give the girls confidence. We have to show them a ray of hope,” Rehman said.

In recent months, militants have blown up or burned down some 170 schools in northwestern tribal region of the country, most of them for girls, and demanded in December that all schools for girls in Swat valley be closed by Jan. 15. An association representing 400 private schools has said they would remain closed after the winter break because of the threat.

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GHALANAI: Two security men and two militants were killed in gunbattles between the forces and militants in Mohmand tribal region.

Havaldar Irfanullah and another security man were killed in the fighting in which two militants including a commander were also killed.

The forces also targeted the hideouts of militants with artillery fire, while the houses of militants are being demolished.

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Must Be Punished Mumbai Terrorists: Pervez Musharraf

PALO ALTO, California: Former President Pervez Musharraf has said that anyone involved in November’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai must be punished, but warned that “hysteria” over the deadly siege threatens stability in the subcontinent.

“If there is proof, there must be action,” Musharraf said during a speaking event at Stanford University. But he added, “Let us not get hyper about it and whip up hysteria in the country so that the process of peace gets totally disrupted.”

Musharraf, offered his thoughts on combating terrorism, the roots of Islamic extremism, the state of Indian-Pakistani relations and other issues at Stanford University, where he gave a speech and answered questions from students. The former military ruler is on his first speaking tour in the United States since he resigned as Pakistan’s president in August to avoid impeachment.

Musharraf said while it was important to bring extremist groups under control, it was even more important to resolve the dispute over the territory of Kashmir — an issue he says has inflamed tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors and given rise to militant groups.

Musharraf said that poverty, illiteracy and political alienation — as well as political disputes over Palestine, Kashmir and other territories — were among the root causes of terrorism, and those issues had to be addressed in order to rid the world of terrorists.

“We always talk of clearing the leaves and branches, but we never talk of the root,” Musharraf said.

He urged the U.S. and the international community to offer more financial and political support to help Pakistan combat terrorism and extremism in his country.

“The people of Pakistan are fed up with these suicide bombers and these extremists. They demand their elimination,” he said. “Pakistan’s success in fighting terrorism is vital for the whole world.”

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President Zardari For Peaceful Solution of Palestine issue

ISLAMBAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has vehemently condemned the Israeli assaults on Gaza urged the international community to find a peaceful solution of Palestine issue.

In a statement on Tuesday, the president said Israeli strikes were the violation of United Nation’s charter.

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PBA to formulate code of conduct

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) will formulate its code of conduct and self-regulate it among its stakeholders. This was decided at a meeting of PBA office bearers with Federal Information Minister, Sherry Rehman, here on Thursday.

The meeting, held at the office of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA-Sindh Region) and was attended, besides PBA office bearers, by Federal Information Secretary, Ashfaq Ahmed Gondal, and Chairman PEMRA Mushtaq Malik.

Talking to reporters, the Information Minister said in every democratic country there is a code of conduct and she would like those friends in media should also come up with such an arrangement.

She said that media’s approach in this regard has been very positive and PBA has agreed to come up with a code of conduct for itself. Sherry Rehman praised the responsible role being played by the media.

She said in today’s meeting the PBA representatives said, “We are a mature industry and would come up with our own code of conduct as we are a stakeholder in the democratic process”.

The Minister said “she was happy that PBA would formulate its own code of conduct soon and in consultation with them, we would move forward in this respect”.

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President Urges interfaith Dialogue; vows to Protect Minorities’ rights

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need for interfaith dialogue and harmony among people belonging to different religion and said the government would protect the rights of minorities in the country.

In his message to the Christian community all over the world and particularly in Pakistan, President Zardari said the need for dialogue and understanding was never been as much before.

He felicitated the Christians in Pakistan and said it was the time for festivity, celebration and rejoicing.

“It is also a reminder to all of us of the teachings of Jesus Christ (May Allah be pleased with him) who spread the message of love, forgiveness and brotherhood among the people without any prejudice and discrimination,” he said.

President Zardari reiterated the government’s commitment to continue fighting for the rights of all minorities including Christians and deprived people in the country for establishing a liberal and pluralistic society.

“Let me also reiterate on this occasion the pledge made by the government that it will continue to uphold the right of the Christians, indeed of all minorities, to be treated as equal citizens of the state and allowed to partake in its development on an equal footing,” President Zardari said.

He said such efforts would create a society where every citizen is allowed to participate freely in the social, political and economic development irrespective of his cast, creed and colour.

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Nuclear Pakistan Deterring India From Attacking it: Shahbaz Sharif

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Lahore: Pakistan’s Punjab province Chief minister Shahbaz Sharif has said his country was a nuclear power, which is deterring India from attacking it.

He said that if Pakistan was not a nuclear power then India would have attacked it, adding that the defence of the country is undefeated and no one can look with evil intentions.

Shahbaz Sharif said that India is directly involved in the Balochistan events.

Addressing at a Christmas ceremony in Lahore, the Chief Minister said that Pakistan is an atomic power and the services of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif in making Pakistan a nuclear power are commendable.

He said that the whole world has tried to let down Pakistan alone in the Mumbai terror attacks.

If India provides solid evidence then we are ready to extend our fullest cooperation to it, The News quoted him, as saying. (ANI)

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No meeting of Nawaz and Pervez Elahi in Dubai

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DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif and former chief minister Punjab Pervez Elahi did not meet in here on Thursday.

Leader of Muslim League (N) Captain Safdar refute any such news of meeting between the two leaders.

While Talking to ARY One World he said that Mian Nawaz Sharif with his family attened the wedding ceremony of their friend and Mian Nawaz Sharif did not mwt with any of PMLQ leader during the wedding ceremony. he further said that PML-N will not talk to those who supported army dictator in the past.

Whereas Marvi Memon of PML Q also rejected of such news of meeting between two leaders and said that media should be more responsible in its work.

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President Zardari Calls Meeting of Allied Parties Today

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President Asif Ali Zardari has called the emergency meeting of all the allied parties in the context of India-Pakistan tension today, reported A Pakistan News on Monday.

The meeting would discuss the situation in the wake of hype created by Indian reckless behavior.

The meeting would be held at the President House today at 4pm.

According to sources, Zardari would take all the allies into confidence over the situation created by Indian fighter jets violation of Pakistani airspace.

ANP Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, FATA Parliamentary Leader Muneer Orakzai and the leadership of PML-N have been invited in the meeting.

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National integrity To Be Ensured At All Costs

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ISLAMABAD: The Defence Committee of Cabinet was convened here on Monday and it reviewed the regional security situation arising out of the recent Mumbai terrorist attacks.

The committee met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Minister House.

The committee reiterated Pakistan’s resolve not to allow its soil to be used for any kind of terrorist activity anywhere in the region and the world.

The committee decided to renew the offer of full cooperation with India, including intelligence sharing and assistance in investigation as well as setting up of a joint investigative commission.

The DCC instructed all departments to continue investigation based on information shared between India and Pakistan, and other allies. It was agreed that all actions taken will be within the ambit of Pakistani law.

It was observed that Pakistan is a responsible, democratic state that is fully committed to safeguarding its national interests and fulfilling its international obligations. Pakistan rejects terrorism in all forms and manifestations, and recognizes that action against terrorism is integral to its core interests.

The Committee was of the view that the security and stability of South Asia is in the fundamental interests of the people of this region. It is therefore imperative to proactively defuse the prevailing tensions.

The committee paid rich tributes to the national political leadership of the country in forging national unity and consensus. Pakistan’s press and media was also lauded for its responsible role in reporting and commenting on this situation.

The committee expressed its complete confidence in the ability of the Armed Forces to fully defend Pakistan.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Defence Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar, Minister for Defence Production Abdul Qayyum Khan Jatoi, Minister for Foreign Affairs Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Information & Broadcasting Sherry Rehman, Advisor to PM on Finance Shaukat A. Tareen, Advisor to PM on Interior Rehman Malik, Advisor to PM on National Security Maj. General (rtd) Mehmud Ali Durrani, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Tariq Majid, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmad, DG ISI, PSPM, Foreign Secretary, Interior Secretary, Secretary Defence, Secretary Interior, DG IB and Acting Secretary Cabinet Division. (Last updated at1900)

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Cabinet Defence Committee Meeting in Progress

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ISLAMABAD: The maiden meeting of federal cabinet’s Defence Committee is presently underway here at PM House with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in chair.

The meeting is reviewing the present national security situation especially in view of recent Mumbai terrorist attack that fueled Pak-India tension. The meeting will also discuss the defense strategies to tackle possible challenges at eastern and western frontiers of the country.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, chiefs of three armed-forces, federal ministers for defense, foreign affairs and other high officials are attending the meeting,


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Security Forces Take Control of Jamaat-ud-Dawa office

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MUZAFFARABAD: Security forces have sealed the camp of Jamaat-ud-Dawa in Shwai Nullah in Muzaffarabad.

Eight people have been reportedly arrested during the raids. Security forces also took control of a school and Maddarsah.

According to Jamaat-ud-Dawa sources, the camp was established for relief and rehabilitation operations for quake victims.

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Rice denies 48-Hour Deadline For Pakistan To Take Action

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WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday that Pakistan must act quickly to arrest suspects linked to the deadly attacks in India to help ensure there are no follow-on assaults.

Interviewed on a foreign TV channel, Rice said she stressed during her visit to Pakistan last week how important it was for Islamabad to act quickly but denied there was a 48-hour deadline to take action.

"The important thing is that Pakistan act and that these people are brought to justice and that any information that they may have is put to use in making sure follow-on attacks don't happen," Rice said.

Rice echoed remarks from Pakistan's foreign office denying Islamabad had agreed to a 48-hour timetable to take action against Pakistanis accused of involvement in the Mumbai attacks.

The Washington Post reported that Pakistan had agreed to a deadline imposed by the United States and India to arrest three people and formulate a plan to take action against a militant group accused of involvement in the attacks.

"No. There's not a timetable involved here," the US top diplomat said.

"Obviously, this is counterterrorism work. It's hard work. And it's not as if these people are sitting on the surface," she said, adding that Pakistani leaders "understood their responsibilities and now we're waiting."

The 60-hour Mumbai siege by Islamic militants has badly affected relations between India and Pakistan, the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors who have fought three wars since independence from Britain.

India says all 10 gunmen involved in the assault came from Pakistan, and has handed Islamabad a list of 20 terror suspects, with demands for their arrest and extradition.

Suspicion over the recent Mumbai carnage, which left 172 dead, has fallen on the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group that has fought Indian rule in Kashmir and was blamed for a 2001 attack on the New Delhi parliament.

Before visiting Pakistan, Rice made a solidarity visit to India.

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Defence Committee oF Cabinet to Meet on Monday

ISLAMABAD: The Defence Committee of the Cabinet is meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at 11.00 a.m at PM House to discuss the current situation in the country.

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Rockets Fired on NATO Trucks in Peshawar, 3 Killed

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PESHAWAR: Militants fired as many as 10 rockets on the trucks carrying material for NATO at Al-Faisal terminal here on Sunday killing three persons including watchman of the terminal.

The terminal caught fire after the attack. Exchange of firing began between police and miscreants on Al-Faisal terminal after the attack.

Fire tenders have arrived on the scene and started to tame blaze.

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Anti-state Elements Behind Peshawar Blast: Hoti

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PESHAWAR: Governor NWFP Amir Haider Hoti, condemned the blast carried out at Mohammad Ali Johar Road on Wednesday, terming it as inhuman.

Amir Haider Hoti stated this while paying a visit to Government Lady Reading Hospital where he visited the injured of the blast.

He said it was the handiwork of those elements who were carrying out terrorism in the tribal areas.

The Chief Minister said although it was difficult to prevent terrorism, it was not entirely impossible to stop it.

He said the provincial government was taking measures to strengthen the hands of police, adding that funds allocated for undertaking development work would be reduced and used for improving the law and order situation in the province.



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