Peshawar/Rawalpindi—The local Lashkar operating
against the alleged Taliban in Upper Dir further
intensified the offensive against the insurgents
on Monday killing yet another 15 troublemakers
besides razing to ground their 13 more houses
and dens.
Karachi—The shockwaves of target killing of 30
political activists within a short span of 7
days destroying the peace of the city besides
hitting hard the average income group of the
society which mainly relies on day to day
earnings.
Islamabad—Emphasizing the importance of
transparency to be observed in every aspect of
financial transaction, Prime Minister Syed
Yousuf Raza Gilani has directed the Ministry of
Finance to fast-track the review of PSDP funds
so as to ensure maximum utilization of funds for
timely completion of development projects as it
has strong relationship with the economic
activities as well as creation of employment in
the country.
Comment Essa bin Mohammed Al Zedjali
Editor-in-Chief, Times of Oman
NEWSPAPERS in the Middle East and across the
rest of the globe were buzzing — and justifiably
so — with the news of the visit of US President
Barack Obama to the region last week, radiating
dollops of hope and high expectations of a “new
beginning” in the relations between the US and
the Muslim world.
Sheikhapura—PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif on
Monday urged the need for calling All Parties
Conference (APC) to tackle extremism and
terrorism for the supreme national interests of
the country. Nawaz Sharif expressed these views
while talking to a PML-N delegation under the
leadership of PML-N District Shiekupura
President, former MPA Haji Muhammad Nawaz and
Muslim League Labour Wing Lahore Division
President Saith Muhammad Hanif here on Monday.He
stressed that President Zardari must abide to
Charter of democracy which is his (President)
sheer responsibility.
Rawalpindi—Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Chief of Air Staff (CAS),
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman Monday
visited Mangora, Swat. The COAS and CAS met
field commanders and held informal discussion
with them on operational matters.
Lahore—The Punjab has declared fixed Rs7 million
as head money for the arrest of 10 most wanted
terrorists, found extensively engaged in
terrorist activities in the country.
