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Pakistani nation is not in danger: Richard Boucher

Friday, October 10, 2008

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WASHINGTON: Noting the Pakistani nation’s “broad consensus” on curbing violent extremism, the United States top diplomat for South Asia has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to security and economic support for the elected government as it takes on “enormous challenges” facing the country. Richard Boucher, the Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, welcomed tribesmen’s support for [...]

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Pakistan to be purged of militancy, terrorism: Zardari

Saturday, October 4, 2008

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reiterating that no foreign intervention would be tolerated in dealing with militants in Pakistan has said that our forces are able and well equipped to deal with terrorism in all its forms and manifestation and our goal is complete peace in the country. He expressed these views while talking to [...]

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Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan after Baitullah Mehsud

Thursday, October 2, 2008

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Rumors about the death of Taliban leader in Pakistan, Baitullah Mehsud, late on Monday after suffering kidney failure made Chaand Raat lugubrious for some and cheered few in Pakistan. Mehsud is the head of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an umbrella organization for Islamist militant groups operating across Pakistan’s northwest. Based in the restive tribal agency of [...]

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UN seeks over $17 M to help Pakistanis affected by conflict, drought

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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New York: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is appealing for more than $17 million to help tens of thousands of people displaced by the conflict and floods in north-western Pakistan. According to government figures, there are now an estimated 90,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP) due to [...]

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Flour crisis in NWFP deepens

Friday, September 19, 2008

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PESHAWAR: Peshawar is going through flour shortage as Punjab hasn’t resumed the flour supply to NWFP. Meanwhile, more than 50 percent flour shops have been closed down because of ongoing flour crisis in the province. Despite assurance of Punjab government to lift the ban, supply was not resumed, resulting in higher prices and shortage of [...]

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Separate bus service for women in NWFP

Thursday, September 18, 2008

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PESHAWAR: NWFP Government on Thursday finalized arrangements for a bus service to be run exclusively for women in Peshawar. Talking to private TV channel, Peshawar District Nazim Haji Ghulam Ali said that separate bus for women was the need of time, adding women and female students would benefit from the service. He said these buses [...]

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Lost war and a lost cause

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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On the anniversary of tragic events of September 11, the statements of both Pakistan and US armed officers are frightening for Asia. New York Times reported today that ‘President Bush secretly approved orders in July that for the first time to allow American Special Operations forces to carry out ground assaults inside Pakistan without the [...]

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Suspected US missile strike kills 14 in Pakistan

Monday, September 8, 2008

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Pakistan’s military says several explosions have rocked the Miran Shah area in Pakistan’s troubled northwest, killing 14 people including women and children and injuring several. An intelligence official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of his job, says it appears that several missiles hit a seminary and adjoining house in Jalauddin Haqqani [...]

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USAID provides emergency assistance to NWFP flood Victims

Monday, August 11, 2008

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ISLAMABAD: The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provided $50,000 in emergency relief to people in flood-affected areas of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). The money will provide jerry cans and tankered potable water, kerosene lamps, cooking stoves, fuel, and kitchen utensils to approximately 5,400 individuals/900 households in [...]

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High level meeting reviews security situation in NWFP

Monday, August 11, 2008

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PESHAWAR: A high level meeting held here on Monday reviewed law and order situation in the NWFP. Provincial Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani, Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti and Corp Commander Peshawar Lt. General Muhammad Masood Aslam also attended the meeting. The meeting discussed the law and order situation in certain areas of district [...]

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Federal, Punjab govt provide relief goods to NWFP

Saturday, August 9, 2008

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ISLAMABAD: On the directive of the Prime Minister, the Emergency Relief Cell of Cabinet Division dispatched 2,000 tents 2,000 blankets and 4,000 plastic masts to Government of Punjab and 4,000 tents, 3,000 blankets and 8,000 plastic mats to Government of NWFP for distribution amongst the affected people to alleviate their sufferings. Popularity: 13% [?]

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Conflict disrupting life, displacing people in NWFP

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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PESHAWAR: Ahsan Khan, 35, has lived in Peshawar almost all his life. He never imagined he would one day consider moving away - but that day has come. Because of ongoing hostilities between different groups, the young businessman, his wife and two small children are seriously considering leaving the capital of the North West Frontier [...]

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NWFP govt, local Taliban to analyze pact; PM to focus on development

Monday, June 23, 2008

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SWAT: A meeting is expected between NWFP government and local Taliban in few days to analyze the peace pact status between two sides, the DIG of Mala Kand Tanveer-ul-Haque told Geo News on Monday. He said that the peace pact with local Taliban in Swat and Mala Kand Division was continuous and the articles of [...]

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NWFP Governor calls on Rehman Malik

Monday, May 26, 2008

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ISLAMABAD: Governor NWFP, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani called on Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior, in the Ministry of Interior on Monday. The call on was to discuss law and order situation in FATA. During the meeting with the Jirga in Peshawar, the Advisor Interior had promised to extend all possible support for the [...]

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Article 58/2(B) will be abolished: Zardari

Saturday, May 24, 2008

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NWFP name to be changed into Pukhtoonkhwa ISLAMABAD: The 62-point Constitutional Amendments Package prepared by the PPP proposes abolition of the article 58/2(B) regarding President’s power to dissolve the National Assembly and transfer of President’s powers to appoint Services Chiefs to the Prime Minister. This was announced by the PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Mr. Asif [...]

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UNICEF representative calls on NWFP Governor

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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PESHAWAR: The visiting newly appointed Regional Director of UNICEF for South Asia, Mr. Daniel Toole called on the NWFP Governor; Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor’s House here on Wednesday and exchanged views on the contribution of the organization in ensuring better health and educational facilities both in the province and FATA. Popularity: 7% [?]

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NWFP govt and Local Taliban reach peace accord

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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A fifteen point peace accord has been reached between Government of NWFP and the local Taliban told Minister Bashir Bilour. He said there would be complete ban on exhibition of Arms; FM Radio channels would be allowed to operate. This was announced by provincial minister Bishir Bilour during a press briefing in Peshawar [...]

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Claims to bring prosperaity but girl schools are on fire

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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The Federal Minister for SAFRON, Najmuddin Khan has said that the present government is striving hard to remove deprivation of the remote and backward areas and to mitigate their suffering on priority basis. He said these while talking with delegation, comprising delegates from Dir and Tribal areas. He further assured that the present government is [...]

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Pakistanis are brave nation who like challenges: Owais

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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BANNU: NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani has said, “We are a great and brave nation, and we have been facing challenges since our independence successfully”. The present situation, he added, is though complicated, yet manageable and we would overcome it too”. Addressing the faculty members and students at the main Campus of [...]

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FATA senators, MNAs call on NWFP Governor

Saturday, May 3, 2008

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PESHAWAR: Federal Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) Senators and MNAs on Saturday called on NWFP Governor Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor’s House. Federal Minister Hamidullah Jan Afridi, who is MNA from Khyber Agency, was also present on the occasion. The two side discussed matters of common interest particularly those relating to the FATA and respective [...]

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