SAMAA UPDATES

	Sindhi poet Hasan Dars dies Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:21:17 AM Staff Report KARACHI/HYDERABAD: Hasan Dars, a famous Sindhi poet, died in a road accident Thursday early morning in Hyderabad. Dars was 44 and left behind him a widow, two sons and a daughter and hundreds of his fans. Imdad Hussaini, Taj Joyo, A... More...

SC issues contempt of court notices in NICL case Updated on: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:52:26 AM Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued contempt of court notices to Secretary Interior Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, Secretary Establishment Abdul Rauf Chaudhry and PM Gilani's Prin....

Five killed in Lahore Updated on: Thursday, June 16, 2011 9:38:04 AM Staff Report LAHORE: Five family members have been targeted in Manga Mandi, SAMAA reported Thursday morning. The deceased were on the way to court for attending the heari....

Overnight killings push Karachi toll up to 16 Updated on: Thursday, June 16, 2011 5:37:17 AM Staff Report KARACHI: At least three more people were killed overnight, which brought the overall death toll during the past 24 hours, to 16. The spate of firing started overni....

Demand accepted; journalists end sit-in Updated on: Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:57:27 AM Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Journalists announced to put to an end to their sit-in, as government capitulated to their demand by announcing to institute an independent commission to probe the....

US-Pakistan ties 'strong' despite challenges: US Updated on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 11:24:19 PM WASHINGTON: Washington and Islamabad have "strong" ties despite challenges in their relations, a State Department spokesman said Wednesday after news that CIA informants had been arrested in P....

Lunar eclipse to be seen in Pakistan tonight Updated on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 11:04:10 PM ISLAMABAD: Total lunar eclipse will be visible in eastern Africa, Middle East, Western Australia and Central and Southern Asia, including Pakistan tonight. The Meteorological Depar....

Police get 2-day remand of Sarfraz shooting accused Updated on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:57:16 PM Staff Report KARACHI: Seven accused, including six rangers, were produced before a special anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sarfraz killing case on Wednesday. Police produc....

Afridi pulls court case against PCB Updated on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:55:44 PM LAHORE/KARACHI: Sacked captain Shahid Afridi on Wednesday withdrew his court case against the Pakistan Cricket Board after the two sides reached a deal likely to allow him to play abroad, his ....

MPs back journalists’ demands for Shahzad probe Updated on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:45:00 PM ISLAMABAD: Condemning the killing of journalists, parliamentarians from treasury and opposition benches on Wednesday assured the journalist community of support for their demands for security ....

PCB directs Afridi to appear before disciplinary committee Updated on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:43:38 PM Staff Report LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has directed flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi to appear before the board’s disciplinary committee on Thursday.