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Monday, March 30, 2009

Security forces emerge victorious over Manawan academy attackers

LAHORE: Security forces declared victory over attackers who besieged Manawan police academy, firing into the air in jubilation, Geo news reported on Monday.

At least three bearded men in vests put their hands in the air and surrendered to the small group of armed security forces and commandos on the rooftop of the main academy building just outside the city of Lahore.

The forces shouted "Allah Akbar" (God is great), flas ... Full Story

Govt lifts governor-rule in Punjab, issues notification

LAHORE: The government has lifted governor-rule in Punjab and issued a notification to this effect, Geo news reported on Monday.President Asif Ali Zardari signed the advice moved by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani for lifting of governor’s rule in the province.Prime Minister Gilani had an important meeting with President Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr yesterday after which the latter duly signed the advice from the PM seeking lifting of governor’ .... Full Story

Arab League summit opens

DOHA: Arab leaders opened their annual summit in Qatar on Monday in the presence of Sudan's President Omar al-Beshir, accused of committing war crimes in Darfur. Seventeen heads of state from the 22-member Arab League and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki were present for the opening address by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of the two-day gathering. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who also arrived in the Qatari capital on Sunday, is atten .... Full Story

KSE-100 Index surges beyond 7,000 level

KARACHI: Stocks prices at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed a significant gain on Monday with the benchmark KSE-100 Index advancing by 212 points to finish the day at 7,015.The Index was seen at over 7,000 level for the first time since December 22, 2008.The President’s announcement regarding lifting of the Governor Rule in his address to the joint session of Parliament further restored the confidence of the investors who looked particularly .... Full Story

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Obama rules out US troops in Pakistan

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama says he will consult with Pakistan's leaders before going after terrorist hideouts in their country.

He also wants Pakistan to be more accountable, but is ruling out deploying U.S. troops there.

In Obama's words, his Afghanistan strategy “does not change the recognition of Pakistan as a sovereign government.''

In an interview with American TV channel, Obama discusses the tenuous secur ... Full Story