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A Pakistani money dealer (L) counts US dollar notes at a money market in Karachi on May 31, 2012. The rupee sank to its lowest level against the dollar on May 31, amid panic in the country's fragile forex market, as Pakistan's central bank denied it would have to return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistance.
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The operation in Lyari, a Baloch-dominated area of Karachi, was carried out at the behest of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), which itself is the founder of extortionists
In a confession he later submitted for a potential tribunal in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, KSM wrote: ‘I decapitated with blessed right hand the head of the American Jew, Daniel Pearl, in the city of Karachi, Pakistan,’ adding, ‘For those who would like to confirm, there are pictures of me on the Internet holding his head.’
The problem is that we all are secular people and we believe in coexistence. I would like to reiterate that when Babri Masjid was demolished in India, Lyari was the only area in Karachi where Hindus remained unharmed because we believe in tolerance.More quotes »
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Pakistani passenger jet with 127 on board crashes
the country's largest city of Karachi to the Pakistani capital, officials said. It was the airline's first evening flight from Karachi , according to a Bhoja Air official.Relatives of those on the flight thronged the airline's counters at Karachi and Islamabad Read more »
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Pakistani journalist murdered in Karachi
-- The Pakistani newspaper Dawn says one of its editors has been murdered in the southern city of Karachi.In a report on its website, Dawn says Murtaza Rizvi was murdered early Thursday. His body was found in an apartment in an upscale area of the city.It Read more »
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Pakistani policeman accuses colleague in blast
Pakistani police officer has accused a colleague of organizing a suicide attack against him in the country's largest city of Karachi .Rao Anwar Ahmed Khan said Friday he had unspecified "evidence" showing that the officer and two of his brothers were involved Read more »
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Pakistan bans film featuring Indian James Bond
the negative codes of our censor."He refused to provide further details.The film, which was scheduled to open last week in Lahore and Karachi , likely hit too close to home because it echoes real criticism of Pakistan -- admittedly, in the exaggerated style Read more »
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Journalists Killed for Doing Their Jobs in Pakistan
Forum will be held in Bangkok from 26-28 Nov, 2012. (More info) Pakistani journalists stage a demonstration during a protest in Karachi on June 3, 2011, against the killing of Pakistani journalist Saleem Shahzad. RIZWAN TABASSUM/AFP/Getty Images This site 8:20 PM from Humanitarian News Read more »
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Sami in
Yet another Pakistan cricketer is in news for wrong reason as an FIR has been filed against paceman Mohammed Sami for rash driving, causing damage. It was reported, on Wednesday, that fast bowler Umar Gul’s house was raided by Army on the suspicion of harbouring 6:07 PM from Calcutta Telegraph Read more »
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Police system to be strengthened to improve law and order: Malik
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that police system would be strengthened to improve law and order in Karachi. He made the statement while briefing the media after a meeting on law and order at CM House on Thursday. He said that sensitive areas 11:45 AM from Dawn Read more »
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Karachi violence continues; five among Ranger official killed
seen through bullet-riddled wind shield of a car in Karachi.—File Photo KARACHI: The violent incidents of targeted killings continued in Karachi as five more people, including a Rangers officer, were killed on Thursday, DawnNews reported. A Rangersc officer, from Dawn Read more »
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Zardari signs Human Rights Bill into law
May 31 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has given his consent to the National Human Rights Commission Act, clearing the way for the formation of an independent body to protect and promote human rights in the country. However, the body will not have 4:24 AM from TruthDive Read more »
