DINA for the Issue of November 07, 2011

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D A W N I n t e r n e t N e w s A l e r t
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November 07, 2011 Monday Zilhaj 10, 1432
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Gilani in Russia for summit: Pakistan seeks full SCO membership
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ST PETERSBURG (Russia), Nov 6: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani arrived here on Sunday in a bid to seek full membership of the important regional security grouping of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

The prime minister is accompanied by Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain, Board of Investment's Chairman Saleem Mandviwala and Senator Sughra Imam...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/gilani-in-russia-for-summit-pakistan-seeks-full-sco-membership.html


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Tight security across country for Eid
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By Kalbe Ali
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6: Security and law-enforcement agencies have been placed at high alert across the country as the nation celebrates Eidul Azha on Monday with religious zeal and fervour, remembering the sprit of sacrifice rendered by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) in the path of Allah.

Strict security arrangements have been made at places where Eid prayers will be held, especially in cantonment areas. Walkthrough gates and scanners will be installed at the main congregations' venues...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/tight-security-across-country-for-eid.html


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Bomber kills seven outside Afghan mosque
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KABUL, Nov 6: A suicide bomber killed seven people leaving a mosque after Eid prayers near Baghlan on Sunday. There were two local police commanders among the victims of the attack in northern Afghanistan, officials said.

At least 18 other people were taken to hospitals with injuries from the attack in Hassin Tal...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/bomber-kills-seven-outside-afghan-mosque.html


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Announcement
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THE offices of Dawn will remain closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on account of Eidul Azha and Iqbal Day. Arrangements have, however, been made to publish the newspaper on Thursday. (There will be no newspaper on Tuesday and Wednesday)...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/announcement-4.html


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Tribal elder among four killed
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Dawn Report
LADDAH / KHAR, Nov 6: A pro-government tribal elder and the wife of another elder were among four people killed in attacks by militants in South Waziristan and Bajaur agencies on Sunday.

Four people were injured...
http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/tribal-elder-among-four-killed.html


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Arab League calls emergency meeting on Syria
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DAMASCUS, Nov 6: The Arab League on Sunday called an emergency meeting on Syria's failure to implement its peace plan, as forces reportedly killed at least 10 demonstrators after Eidul Azha prayers.

The announcement that Arab foreign ministers would hold the gathering came on the fourth straight day of deadly violence since Syria agreed to the League's peace blueprint aimed at ending eight months of bloodshed...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/arab-league-calls-emergency-meeting-on-syria.html


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Eid celebrated in several countries
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MINA (Saudi Arabia), Nov 6: A number of Muslim countries celebrated Eidul Azha on Sunday with the festivities overshadowed by the Arab Spring and deadly attacks in Africa and Central Asia.

This year the feast coincides with the turmoil of the democracy protests that swept the Arab world and led to the ouster of the autocratic leaders of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/eid-celebrated-in-several-countries.html


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Urea import approved by ECC, says Gilani
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 6: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved import of 700,000 tons of urea and the Trading Corporation of Pakistan has issued tenders for the purpose.

The prime minister stated this in his letter to the chief minister of Punjab, who had written to him regarding supply of fertiliser...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/urea-import-approved-by-ecc-says-gilani.html


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Haj rites completed
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MINA (Saudi Arabia), Nov 6: Chanting 'God is great', millions of Muslims stoned the pillars representing the devil on Sunday, a day that also marks the start of Eidul Azha.

Vast crowds cast pebbles as they flowed past the three pillars in a four-level sprawling concrete structure built to expedite the flow of pilgrims...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/haj-rites-completed.html


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Thai flood death toll hits 500
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BANGKOK, Nov 6: The death toll from Thailand's worst floods in decades jumped above 500 on Sunday as the seemingly unstoppable waters crept deeper into Bangkok, swamping main roads and threatening the city centre.

The government said the disaster has now killed 506 people nationwide — an increase of 60 from the figure reported a day earlier. So far no deaths in Bangkok have been reported in the official toll...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/07/thai-flood-death-toll-hits-500.html


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