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34 killed as bus plunges into River Indus
Updated at: 0840 PST, Thursday, August 06, 2009
SKARDU: Thirty-four people feared dead when a passenger bus traveling from Rawalpindi to Skardu has plunged into River Indus near Malopi Rando.

According to reports, a bus bound for Skardu fell into River Indus due to over speeding and brake failure. Police said all passengers have been dead because of high flow of water.

Large number of people and police started rescue operation at the incident site. Majority of people belonge ... Full Story






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Lawyers once again torture journalists
Updated at: 1055 PST, Thursday, August 06, 2009

LAHORE: Lawyers in Lahore High Court (LHC) once again tortured journalists and tried to expel them from court’s premises.According to reports, a bench comprised of Chief Justice LHC Justice Khawaja Sharif and Justice Ijaz conducting hearing of suo moto case of torture on journalists and police by lawyers. Large number of lawyers were already present in the court that created rumpus before start of hearing. They chanted slogans against Chief Justi .... Full Story



New NATO chief vows to uproot Taliban
Updated at: 0435 PST, Thursday, August 06, 2009

KABUL: NATO's new secretary-general pledged Wednesday that the alliance would remain in Afghanistan despite flagging support in many nations from voters anxious over rising deaths among civilians and Western forces.Anders Fogh Rasmussen flew to Kabul to meet with politicians and military leaders two days after taking control of an alliance that is struggling to maintain its cohesion and relevance as it battles Taliban insurgents thousands of mile .... Full Story



Jet fuel supply suspended at Karachi airport
Updated at: 1808 PST, Wednesday, August 05, 2009

KARACHI: Karachi airport is suffering from shortage of JP-1 fuel leading to suspension of fuel supply to the planes.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued notices to the international airlines about the fuel shortage.Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has said the supply of JP-1 fuel will resume from National Refinery in a day or two.PSO will stop export of jet fuel to ensure its supply to the domestic airliners.



Umar Gul, Razzaq suffer injury, won’t play ODIs against SL
Updated at: 1822 PST, Wednesday, August 05, 2009

COLOMBO: Fast bowler Umar Gul suffering injury in his ankle and Abdul Razzaq in his leg will not be playing the remaining matches of the ODI series against Sri Lanka.Pakistan Cricket Team Coach, Intekhab Alam told Geo News that Umar Gul will not be playing ODIs against Sri Lanka nor will he participate in the Twenty20 match due to the injury. Similarly, Abdul Razzaq is out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to the leg injury. He will, howeve .... Full Story