DINA for the issue of September 22, 2012

	Saturday 22nd September 2012 | Ziqa'ad 4, 1433
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At least 23 die, over 200 injured on Yaum-i-Ishq-i-Rasool' Dawn Report Friday which was designated by the government to demonstrate love of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and condemn the anti-Islam video produced in the US by some extremists was hijacked by our home-grown extremists who turned it into a day of unbridled violence, killings, arson and robbery..	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995
Cellphone service Rehman Malik strikes again By Imran Ali Teepu ISLAMABAD, Sept 21: The violence on Friday kept the nation spellbound and hooked to their television sets but despite the rampage it was a very quiet day for many.. The reason for this was the blocked phone service. Cellphones had fallen silent across Pakistan on early Friday morning cutting off nearly half of the 100 million users from the world at the behest of the interior ministry.
Two cops among 17 killed in Karachi By S. Raza Hassan KARACHI, Sept 21: At least 17 people, including two policemen, were killed in sporadic acts of violence during rallies taken out by different religious organisations in protest against the anti-Islam film on Friday. Over 100 people, 12 policemen among them, were injured.. Five cinema houses, three police mobiles, three banks and a number of shops were set on fire and looted by the protesters. Two police stations were also attacked by the violent mob.
Islamabad, Rawalpindi turned into battlefield By Munawer Azeem, Mohammad Asghar and Aamir Yasin ISLAMABAD, Sept 21: The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi turned into a battlefield on Friday as people protesting against the anti-Islam film clashed with police in different areas. Over 45 people, including 21 policemen, were injured and 35 protesters arrested.. The massive clash between the police and demonstrators took place in Khyaban-i-Suharwardi, near Serena Hotel. The place is at a stone’s throw from the diplomatic enclave, I.J. Principal Road, Islamabad Highway and Benazir Bhutto Road.
Peshawar violence claims six lives By Ali Hazrat Bacha PESHAWAR, Sept 21: Six people were killed and 67 others, among them 11 policemen, wounded in firing, brick-batting and arson attacks as protesters enraged over the anti-Islam film clashed with police in different areas of the provincial capital on Friday.. The protesters, some of them armed, threw petrol bombs and stones, besides firing shots at policemen. The demonstrations began early in the day, but gained momentum only after Friday prayers.
Raja urges UN to make law against hate-mongers By Khawar Ghumman ISLAMABAD, Sept 21: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf again stressed upon the international community on Friday to work together for peaceful co-existence among followers of all religions and for taking strict and effective measures against hate-mongers who played with religious sensitivities.. Raja Asharaf made the appeal during his speech to mark the Youm-i-Ishq-i-Rasool (PBUH) at the PM Secretariat. The federal cabinet at a special sitting had decided on Wednesday to designate Friday as a ‘Love for the Prophet Day’, following countrywide protests against the anti-Islam film. It was a national holiday.
Pakistan, India sign three trade agreements By Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD, Sept 21: Pakistan and India signed here on Friday three technical agreements and discussed trade in gas and electricity.. The agreements on redressal of trade grievances, mutual recognition and customs cooperation will facilitate bilateral business mechanism and ease issues relating to certification, licensing, lab testing, etc.
Cross-border shelling hurting Pakistan ties, says Afghanistan UNITED NATIONS, Sept 21: Afghanistan’s foreign minister has warned the UN Security Council that its ties with Pakistan are being threatened by shelling across the two countries’ mountainous border.. Afghanistan has for months accused Pakistan’s army of firing hundreds of rockets into the two eastern provinces of Kunar and Nuristan, targeting militant havens but also killing people and forcing Afghan villagers to flee their homes.
Host govts must protect diplomats, missions, says US By Our Correspondent WASHINGTON, Sept 21: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reminded host governments on Friday of their “solemn duty” to protect diplomatic missions, as a wave of anti-American unrest gripped the Muslim world.. US President Barack Obama also emphasised this point in a television interview recorded earlier, saying: “The message we have to send to the Muslim world is that we expect you to work with us, to keep our people safe.”
Demonstrations against hate film in Muslim countries, Europe: Thousands protest peacefully PARIS, Sept 21: Protests against a hate film and some anti-Islam sketches turned deadly in Pakistan, but remained mostly peaceful in other Muslim countries.. In France, where the publication of the sketches stoked anger over a blasphemous video made in California, the authorities banned all protests over the issue.
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