London—Pakistan won the ICC World Twenty20 in an
exciting finish at a noisy Lord’s when Sri
Lanka’s total of 138-6 was overhauled with eight
balls remaining. Shahid Afridi, man of the match
in the semi-final, was again the hero, hitting
54 not out from 40 balls to steer Pakistan to an
eight-wicket win.
Naudero/Islamabad—Terming terrorism and
militancy as a big challenge facing the country,
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday vowed to
give every sacrifice to defeat terrorists and
anti-state elements.
Tehran—Iranian authorities on Sunday blamed
“terrorists” for clashes in which at least 10
people were killed and President Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad told the United States and Britain
to stay out of unrest sparked by his disputed
re-election.
Fortunately, the tide has turned. After the
outlaws repeatedly refused to comply with agreed
terms of negotiated compromises and persisted in
their savage campaign of terror, the Government
has finally realized there is no alternative to
assertion of the State’s responsibility to
ensure peace and security of the people. The
armed forces have responded to the call to come
to the aid of constitutional authority and are
performing their duty with valour and
determination.
Peshawar—As the militants loyal to militant
commander Baitullah Mehsud and the security
forces were locked in fierce battle near Sarokai
South Waziristan agency Sunday, the military
circles claimed to have killed 7 more insurgents
in Swat, Malakand Agency during the last 24
hours.
Islamabad—Massive properties purchased by Afghan
nationals near Islamabad and mineral rich
Kalarkahar have set alarm bell ringing among
local residents in the area.
Islamabad—Federal Minister for Interior Rehman
Malik has said Taliban are neither for Islam nor
they are Pakistanis and warned them to ‘get out’
of the country as ‘Pakistan does not want you.’
