Islamabad—The National Reconciliation Ordinance
which was enacted to provide protection to
political leaders and senior bureaucrats expires
today (Saturday) amidst reports that hundreds of
court cases could be revived.
Islamabad—Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Quaid
Altaf Hussain has appreciated the statement of
President Asif Ali Zardari directing the leaders
of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) not to
issue statements against the MQM. In a statement
issued here on Friday, Altaf Hussain said
President’s statement augured well.
Reciprocating to the statement, Altaf Hussain
also advised MQM leaders to be highly cautious
while issuing statements and act wisely for a
turnaround from the present acerbic environment.
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Islamabad—Senior Graphic Designer in the Art
Section of Pakistan Observer, Mohammad Rafaqat
died in a road accident Friday near Chakwal
while driving to his hometown, Gojra for
Eid-ul-Azha celebration. He was fatally injured
and died in the hospital. He was 35 and left
behind a widow and an infant daughter. His uncle
Ghulam Mustafa Qamar accompanying him also died.
New
Delhi—India on Friday voiced ‘serious concern’
over what it termed a military nexus between its
neighbours China and Pakistan, warning that New
Delhi would try and match Beijing’s growing
firepower. Defence Minister A.K. Antony said
India hoped to improve fractious relations with
regional countries but that it must remain
vigilant about ties between Pakistan and China.
Islamabad—Bombers killed an anti-Taliban leader
in Pakistan’s tribal belt where the military
said a new operation killed 15 militants on
Friday as insurgents expand their battles near
the Afghan border. Shahpoor Khan, a key ally of
Pakistan’s embattled authorities in the district
of Bajaur was assassinated in a bomb attack as
he returned home after saying prayers for
Eid-ul-Azha, officials said.
Lahore—Quaid Pakistan Muslim League (N) and
Former Prime Minister Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif
says that there is no danger to democracy in the
country but those who have looted the wealth
should be brought to justice.
