Peshawar—A high intensity bomb in Mardan City
some 65 kilometers from here on Friday left as
many as four people including a police officer
dead and serious injuries to more than two
dozens others. The death toll may go higher as
the condition of many injured was stated
precarious. Reports reaching here said an
explosive device planted in a motorcar parked on
backside of the City Police Station ripped
through a busy market. At least four people
including an ASI were reported killed while 26
others were seriously wounded, DPO Mardan
confirmed.
Islamabad—National Assembly session was
adjourned sine die Friday without resolving the
issue of deposed judges. It was expected that a
resolution by ruling coalition will be passed by
the House during this session but it could not
happen as both the parties PPP and PML(N) failed
to finalise a consensus resolution for
reinstatement of deposed judges. Federal
Minister for Petroleum, Khawaja Muhammad Asif
has said that National Assembly session has been
prorogued as per schedule.
Islamabad—Pakistan and India have principally
agreed to resolve fundamental issues of
Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project and
committed to start the construction work next
year.
Islamabad —The Islamabad High Court here Friday
dismissed a writ petition seeking stay of a
proposed constitutional package in the National
Assembly for restoration of the deposed judges.
Islamabad—Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani
has said nation will soon get good news on
reinstatement of judges adding Murree
Declaration will be implemented in letter and
spirit.
New Delhi—The Maoists who poised to head a new
government in the Himalyan country plan to scrap
the 58-year-old Indo-Nepal Peace and Friendship
Treaty and have a fresh pact reflecting new
realties.
Washington—It is no surprise that the question
who is going to win American elections dominate
nowadays political discussions at the more
mention of name Senateor Barraed Obama and
Hillary Clinton.
Nitzanei Shalom—A Palestinian militant shot and
killed two Israeli security guards early Friday
at a factory along the divide between Israel and
the West Bank, the military said. The attack
highlights the enormous challenge faced by
moderate Palestinians to keep extremists in
check.
