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60 killed in Kyrgyzstan earthquake Bishkek—A strong earthquake hit Kyrgyzstan close to the country’s border with China, killing 60 people and setting off a race to help a remote village where victims were concentrated, officials said Monday. The quake late Sunday measured a magnitude 6.6, according to the US Geogolical Survey (USGS) and destruction was concentrated on Alaisky district on the the mountainous border. At least one big aftershock was also reported. full story»   UN agrees Afghan war cannot be won Kabul—The war in Afghanistan cannot be won militarily and success is only possible through political means including dialogue between all relevant parties, the UN’s top official in the country said on Monday. full story»   26 die in Bhakkar suicide blast Staff Reporter Bhakkar—A suicide bomb attack killed at least 26 people in Bhakkar on Monday, police said. full story»   PM asks NATO not to challenge Pak sovereignty Sharafat Kazmi Islamabad—Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has asked NATO forces not to challenge the sovereignty of Pakistan by saying that no foreign interference would be tolerated at borders areas. full story»   Afghan Govt, Taliban hold talks in S Arabia London—Afghan government and Taliban held a secret round of peace talk in Saudi Arabia, US media reports revealed on Monday. Both sides agreed to resolve Afghan issue through dialogues, report said. full story»   Softening of world oil prices Consumers wait for relief Amanullah Khan Karachi—Though oil prices have softened from US$129/bpl in June to US$98 in early Sept for Middle Eastern crude, yet the oil price correction has been absorbed by the government in product subsidy. full story»   Blood bath of innocent people in the name of Islam is terrorism: Altaf London—Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Mr. Altaf Hussain strongly condemned the suicide bomb blast at the residence of PML-N, MNA Rasheed Akbar Nowani in which many people lost their lives and receive injuries.   full story» Security beefed up in Capital Observer Report Islamabad—Following the Bhakkar suicide blast, the security has been beefed up in the federal capital in view of the joint session of parliament and police have started checking all exits and entrances of the city. full story»   Zardari: Govt determined to root out terrorism M S Tanvir Islamabad—President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the government is pursuing an effective strategy to destroy the network of terrorists and put the country on the road to progress and prosperity. full story»    Headlines Crackdown against Afghan refugees in Bajaur Gas cylinder blast kills newly-wed couple Pak territory can’t be used against any country: Noman No deal for US missile strikes, says Sherry PPP NWFP leaders criticise ANP Govt Demand governorship India asked to shun Indus Water Treaty violations Armed men loot Rs15.5m from bank Muslim League factions ready to join coalition govt Ghulam Hussain Lighari 1.1m Americans infected with HIV  Today's Cartoon  Weather  ISLAMABAD | LAHORE | PESHAWAR KARACHI | QUETTA Click on the name of City to see the current weather update For any query, complaint or suggestion regarding website please feel free to email at:: webmaster@pakobserver.net

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