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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tribal elder killed in Waziristan bomb attack
By our correspondent
WANA: A tribal elder was killed and two other people injured in a remote-controlled landmine blast in South Waziristan Wednesday. The explosion took place in Rustam Ada area near the agency headquarters of Wana, killing tribal elder Amanullah Wazir. The explosion took place at the Iftar time in the market area.
Minus-one formula a joke: Pir Mazhar
By our correspondent
DADU: Senior Minister of Sindh and Education Minister, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq has said the Minus One formula was a joke with the people of Pakistan and tantamount to cheating with the democratic forces of the country. The minister was addressing a big gathering of supporters, activists and office-bearers of Pakistan People’s Party at Iftar-dinner on Wednesday at his residence. The senior minister said one of the two years of the PPP government was spent during the presidency of dictator Musharraf, while the other one year, which can be counted as the party’s real ruling period after Asif Ali Zardari was elected the President of Pakistan.
Patterson visits Swat
By our correspondent
MINGORA: The Ambassador of the United States Anne W Patterson on Wednesday visited Swat Valley and reiterated her government’s unflinching support to Pakistan and the people of Malakand Division in the rehabilitation of the displaced persons. The US ambassador visited Government Girls’ High School Saidu Sharif and interacted with the students. Later, the ambassador was given a briefing about the military operation in the valley against the militants at the Circuit House in Mingora. The ambassador was accompanied by in charge Special Support Group (SSG) of the Army General Nadeem Ahmad. Anne W Patterson also had aerial visit of Tehsil Kabal, Matta, Khwazakhela and other parts of the valley.
Drones fly over Orakzai
By our correspondent
KALAYA: Three US drones flew over various parts of Orakzai Agency Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said that three US-spy predators were seen hovering over Mamozai, Khadizai, Daburi, Ghiljo and Mishti Bazaar till filing of this report. Fear spread among the local residents to an extent that they did not proceed to the mosques for ‘taraveeh’ prayers to avoid any attack by the drones. Tribal sources said the militants fired at the drones from Mamozai and Daburi areas but the drones continued flying over the area.
Kayani lauds SSG role in operation Rah-e-Rast
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Wednesday lauded the role of the Special Services Group (SSG) in the Rah-e-Rast operation. He was talking to SSG troops during his visit to Tarbela base, said a press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The COAS also laid a wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada and pinned gallantry awards to officers and men of SSG who displayed great acts of valour and courage during the operation Rah-e-Rast. On his arrival at the Tarbela base, he was received by Maj Gen Haroon Aslam, General Officer Commanding SSG. Later, Kayani visited the Army Aviation base.
Stolen Nato supplies recovered
QUETTA: The Brewery police arrested on Wednesday three persons and recovered a huge quantity of medical and communication equipments stolen from Nato supplying convoys.
Addressing a press conference, Superintendent Saddar-Sariab Police, Dr Farrukh said acting on a tip-off, the police raided a warehouse and took into custody two persons, identified as Dilawar and Najeeb. They were watchmen and gsurrendered to the police.
They said the owner of the warehouse, Ghulam Agha, was dealing in the materials stolen from the Nato supplying convoys. The police raided the warehouse and recovered one x-ray machine, hundreds of wireless sets, wireless set antennas, a large number of satellite screens, huge quantity of medicines and other medical equipment, construction material and other things.
Protest in Dadu
By our correspondent
DADU: Demonstrations, setting of tyres on fire, blocking of key link roads as well as the National and Indus Highways against the unscheduled load-shedding continued for the sixth day running here on Wednesday.
Geo glimpses
Masood Shareef’s interview in ‘Jirga’ today
KARACHI: An exclusive interview of Ex-DG ISI Masood Shareef Khatak will be on air on Thursday night on Geo News. Programme ‘Jirga’ host Salim Saafi will take this interview in which Masood Shareef will unveil many things and disclose many stories in our past politics. He said in Karachi Operation few people were killed, not 15 thousands as described by others. He admitted that he taped phone of Farooq Leghari and judges. He blamed that there was a role of Aslam Baig in no confidence move against Benazir Bhutto. Interview will be seen at 11:05 pm only on Geo News.
Are you under the spell?
KARACHI: On Thursday night’s episode, the Meri AAG team will visit and talk to ‘Aamils’ around town. Is the amal carried out always perceived as negative or are there people who believe it to be acceptable? What are the consequences of the amal? Why do people swarm to these places if it is believed to be associated with magic or necromancy? Make a live call and talk to a renowned Aamil in person and ask him questions that circle your mind regarding this notorious but popular profession. Let’s find out the answers on an exciting episode Thursday night on Meri AAG live at 9:00 pm on AAG.
Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain speaks on Fateh Makkah
KARACHI: Renowned scholar and compare Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain will deliver speech and glorious facts about Victory of Makkah (Fateh Makkah) in Ramazan transmission called ‘Eiman Ramazan’ on Geo TV on Thursday. In 628, the Makkahan tribe of Quraysh and the Muslim community in Medina signed a 10-year truce called the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah. In 630, this truce was broken when the Banu Bakr, allies of the Quraysh, attacked the Banu Khuza’a, who had recently become allies of the Muslims. Quraysh had repeatedly broke the terms of the Hudaibiyyah Treaty and continued killing innocent men and women. Therefore, on the morning of Friday, the 20th of Ramazan, 8 A.H. the Prophet (peace be upon him) entered Makkah and captured the city with hardly a single drop of blood being shed. The Prophet (peace be upon him) forgave all those who had been bitter enemies of Islam and declared a general amnesty.
Grab your surprise!
KARACHI: The show is a surprise guest coming your way on the five minutes of fame segment, so do stick around to catch AAG Radio 1 LIVE and grab your surprise! Hosted by VJ Navin, this brand new show is simultaneously aired on AAG TV, Radio 1 and AAG Radio on AAG’s website - home or away, you’ll never miss the show. Also includes live calls, SMSs, fresh music videos, games, giveaways and activities - all this on one fun-filled, most happening show called AAG Radio 1. Catch it Thursday at 12 noon only on AAG.
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