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Pakistan does not want Taliban to seize Afghan control: WikiLeaks
Dana Rohrabacher blames Pakistan for acting against US interests
Institutions clash may affect democratic process: Nawaz Sharif
IHC to resume hearing of Osamas wife plea today
Balochistan target killing: SC to resume hearing today
Karachi: Residents block highway against boys abduction
President calls meeting to discuss Karachi situation
World Water Day being observed today
Gunman admits was on 'mission' in France attacks: minister
Dr Younis Butt joins Dunya News
Quetta: lack of water causes problem for patients
Gujranwala: gang of bandits arrested with arms
Lahore: man kills nephew while drinking
Gold price Rs 57,600 per tola
Power shortfall up to 6000 MW

Pakistan does not want Taliban to seize Afghan control: WikiLeaks

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Pakistan does not want the Taliban to seize control of Afghanistan when international forces pull out, according to a leaked account of a meeting with the recently retired head of its intelligence service. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency has long been accused of siding with the Taliban as part of a strategy to ensure a friendly government in Kabul and to ensure arch-rival India cannot gain a foothold. However, this year its civilian government has taken pains to insist that any political settlement must be part of an Afghan-led process. According to WikiLeaks, an interview with Lieutenant-General Ahmad Shuja Pasha, who stepped down as ISI director general last weekend, give an insight into the agency s secretive world and its position on Afghanistan. The account of the meeting in April last year, written by a researcher with the private intelligence firm Stratfor and obtained by WikiLeaks, suggests the ISI fears that a Taliban takeover would have dangerous implications for Pakistan s security. "We do not wish to see the Talibs dominate Afghanistan," he said. "On the contrary, we want to see a broad-based government that can end the civil war in that country, which has had a disastrous fallout for us. Of course the Talibs will be a key player in a post-Nato Afghanistan, which we feel is necessary for true peace to take place."

Dana Rohrabacher blames Pakistan for acting against US interests

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Dana Rohrabacher sent a letter to the President of Radio Free Asia (RFA) requesting they begin “reporting on, and broadcasting to, the Baluchi population in the Baluchi language, especially those who live in Pakistan and Iran.”He alleged the government of Pakistan has brutally repressed Baluchi nationalism and denied the Baluchi people their right to self-determination. “The central Government of Pakistan, despite the billions of dollars in aid that the US government has provided, has not acted in good faith with America, targets Americans for murder and has purposefully moved closer to their main ally, Communist China,” stated Rohrabacher in the letter. “While the government and intelligence services in Pakistan act against the interests of the United States, I believe America can find common ground with the people of South Asia. The Baluchi people would be very receptive to RFA broadcasts in their own language and the increased exposure to accurate and objective news would no doubt be to our and their great benefit.” Rep. Rohrabacher, with Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) and Rep. Steve King (R-IA), introduced H. Con. Res. 104 on February 17th, which expresses the sense of Congress that the people of Baluchistan have the right to self-determination and to their own sovereign country. On February 16th, Rep. Rohrabacher submitted H.R. 4069 to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shakeel Afridi, the doctor currently jailed by Pakistan for aiding the US raid that killed Osama Bin Laden. In May 2011, Rep. Rohrabacher introduced H.R. 1790 to defund all US assistance to Pakistan. Rep. Rohrabacher is Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Institutions clash may affect democratic process: Nawaz Sharif

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Talking to media at Dubai airport, Nawaz Sharif said that the PML-N has a big mass basis and it will change the destiny of the country after coming into power with the help of the masses. He said the people are facing the trouble of load shedding, unemployment, bad law and order situation while the PML-N will address all the public issues after coming into power.

IHC to resume hearing of Osamas wife plea today

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Islamabad High Court will resume the hearing of a plea filed by Osama bin Laden’s brother-in-law Zakaria al-Sada who prayed to end cases against his sister and granting him permission of meeting with her. During last proceedings, Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Iqbal Hamidur Rehman heard the petition seeking end to cases against Osama’s wife. The court had directed Zakariya’s lawyer to give his arguments regarding admissibility of the petition.

Balochistan target killing: SC to resume hearing today

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The three-member bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary, Justice Khilji Arif Hussain and Justice Tariq Pervaiz will resume hearing of the case today. During the previous hearing, the SC summoned Balochistan IG and directed to submit the inquiry report regarding murder of Mukhtar Domki’s family members. The Chief Justice had expressed his annoyance over the missing of Hamza Advocate and summoned Balochstan IG on next hearing. The SC has also sought reports from Balochistan Chief Secretary and Balochistan IG regarding kidnapping and target killing in Balochistan. In his remarks, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that IG is responsible for maintenance of law and order but he mostly remains in Islamabad. The court also sought report regarding proceedings in murder case of Mukhtar Domki’s family members.

Karachi: Residents block highway against boys abduction

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Ashfaq Afzal, a 13-year-old resident of Steel Town was kidnapped near his home five days ago. According to the residents of the area, four suspected persons were held but the child could not be recovered so far. The protesters staged a sit-in on National Highway which caused a heavy traffic jam to several kilometers. The protesters alleged that police fired teargas shells to disperse the gathering which enraged the mob and they pelted stoned on the vehicles and broke windscreens. The residents ended their protest after four hours when a Rangers officer gave assurance to recover the child till afternoon.

President calls meeting to discuss Karachi situation

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After increase in extortion incidents and protestslaunched by MQM, President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a high-level meeting in to discuss law and order situation in Karachi. The meeting will be attended by Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wasan, Sindh, Secretary Interior, Sindh IGP, DG Rangers and CCPO Karachi. Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wasan will brief the President on law and order situation in Karachi.  Later, the Sindh Home minister will hold one-on-one meeting with the President.

World Water Day being observed today

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International World Water Day is to be held annually on March 22 as decreed by the United Nations, to address water and food security. More than 1,000 million people lack basic water supply and 1.5 million children die each year from diseases caused by contaminated, non-drinkable water. By current 2012, world s population has peaked to 7 billion inhabitants and it is estimated that within three decades it may reach around 9 billion. Consequently, the water needs for food production or, in other words, the needs to ensure sustainable food supplies for much of the planet, will be one of the major problems to face in order to meet these growing demands for food. Most water human consume is what comes to through food, as each day, a person can drink about 2 liters of water, but to produce a kilo of rice, 2,450 liters of water are needed. This is one examples of the amount of water needed to produce food. Water is not available in many parts of our planet."

Gunman admits was on 'mission' in France attacks: minister

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The besieged gunman suspected in a series of shootings in France has said that he received orders from Al-Qaeda for the attack but refused a suicide mission, the interior minister said Wednesday. "He explained how he received instructions from Al-Qaeda during his stay in Pakistan, how he had even been suggested to carry out a suicide mission but refused, but accepted to carry out a general mission to commit an attack in France," Claude Gueant told TF1 television.

Dr Younis Butt joins Dunya News

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Dr Younis Butt is a renowned writer of the country and is one of the best in Asia. Mubashar Luqman, senior anchorperson, termed his joining Dunya News a good news for all the viewers. Sohail Ahmed, another senior anchorperson, said that Dr Younis Butt has unique ability to inject humour into serious political issues to the amusement of people. Dr Younis Butt is also a column writer and has been a producer. He has to his credit at least 30 books.

Quetta: lack of water causes problem for patients

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Administration of the complex was of the view that patients have to face tremendous problems. They also said that they had drawn attention of the provincial government to the issue but in vain. After airing the news by Dunya, Provincial Minister for Health Ainullah Shams took notice of the issue and said that the supply of water would be restored within 24 hours.

Gujranwala: gang of bandits arrested with arms

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According to sources, police recovered heavy quantity of sophisticated weapons from the hidden corners of a car during checking and arrested accused Arshad, Asaf, Ibrahim, Irfan, Shahid and Farooq who were traveling by the same vehicle.  During investigation, accused said that they belong to Ibrahim alias Kaka Gang who has committed more than 35 robberies in number of districts including Pattoki, Okara, Depalpur and Gujranwala. Wahndu police also have recovered million of rupees, gold ornaments, mobile phones, weapons and other items from their possession. Raids in different localities are being conducted for arrest of other robbers.

Lahore: man kills nephew while drinking

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Police have arrested accused including weapon. According to sources, Awais Butt, resident of Akbari Mandi was drinking along with his 26-year-old nephew Romail Butt and other friends. During this, uncle and his nephew quarreled over some issue. As a result, Awais Butt lost his temper, became out of senses and ultimately shot his nephew dead. Police reached site of occurrence and arrested accused Awais Butt with weapon. The dead body was shifted to hospital for legal formalities.

Gold price Rs 57,600 per tola

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According to Sindh Jewellers and Gem Association, price of one tola gold has become Rs 57, 600 with increase of Rs 100 while price of 10 gram gold has become Rs 49,371 with increase of Rs 86. So far as the silver price is concerned, it remained stable as Rs 1080 per tola.

Power shortfall up to 6000 MW

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While PEPCO is of the view that shortfall of power is just 4000 MW. According to PEPCO officials, main reason behind shortage of electricity is scarcity of water in Tarbela and Mangla Dams. Snow on heights of mountains is yet in freezing condition which is causing dearth of water in dams. According to sources, rural areas are facing loadshedding for 5-5 hours while urban areas for 3-3 hours.

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