Breaking News: 30 Killed and more than 125 injured in a blast in Civil Line Area, Faisalabad

FAISALABAD – Breaking News: A huge blast was heard in Civil line area of Faisalabad; which is one of the most important business area in the city, on Tuesday at 10:10 am PST.

The blast was so powerful that it’s intensity was felt in almost 5-Km area around the point of blast; which is near PIA regional office (opposite Regency Plaza). This area is very sensitive because of different security forces offices located around this area. 

Police, security forces and rescue team reached immediately on the place of incident and started their respective tasks. According to recent news; 30 death are confirmed and as many as 125 are injured who are shifted to nearby D.H.Q (Civil) Hospital and Allied Hospital. Emergency is declared in both of the major hospitals of the area and district government has appealed to public for blood donations as the increasing number of injured are getting serious with the passage of time.

The initial reports suggest an explosive-laden vehicle was blown up with a remote controlled device. The intensity of the blast is estimated by the 12 feet deep pit caused by the blast.

Doctors' Strike Against Delay in Salary Increase Affecting Masses in Punjab

FAISALABAD: As the doctors protests is capturing the main cities of Punjab;  the doctors in Faisalabad set up camps at roads and said that though the protest will continue till meeting of their demands but hinted at provision of medical facilities to patients.

As per media reports; the strike from doctors’ community in protest against hold-up in salary increase for young doctors has been making patients suffer all across Punjab for quite some days now as people are being treated for their medical problems under camps outside hospitals.

Same situation is observed in Lahore as doctors continued checkups under camps outside hospitals’ premises in Lahore.

The other cities in Punjab where patients suffered from doctors’ strike included Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan and almost all cities in south Punjab where government hospital doctors carried on their strike on Monday.

Doctors in Multan set up free medical camps in all government hospitals for outdoor patients.

Cricket World Cup - Pakistan and New Zealand Head on Head Tomorrow

PALLEKELE – Pakistan will take on Black caps tomorrow in their fourth match of the world cup. This is a Group A match number 13 and world cup match number 24. Pakistan is leading the table with three wins out of three matches they played against Kenya, Sri Lanka and Canada. 

 New Zealand have also played their three matches and with 4 points holding the 4^th position in Group ‘A’. They have won their matches against Kenya and Zimbabwe; but lost to defending champions Australia. 

 Tomorrow’s match is important for both sides as New Zealand has to get back their confidence as they have won from minnows until now; while Pakistan will make sure their knock-out round entry with this victory.

 

 

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FIA Sends Musharraf's Arrest Warrant to Pakistan High Commission in London

ISLAMABAD – It was reported earlier that Anti-Terrorism Court has issued third non-bailable arrest warrants against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf and asked Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to ensure his presence in the court within 15 days.

Now it is reported that FIA has sent the arrest warrants against Musharraf to the Pakistan High Commission in London.

The arrest warrant was issued by ATC on account of Musharraf’s alleged involvement in the former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination on December 27, 2007; when she was coming out of Liaqat Bagh (Rawalpindi) after addressing the rally.

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Arrived in Afghanistan on a Surprise Visit

KABUL – According to the President’s spokesperson; President Hamid Karzai reiterated that the apology was insufficient in the case of the killing of the nine Afghan boys, who were 9 to 15 years old, as a result of NATO air strike in Kunar province.  

Gen. David Petraeus, the American commander in Afghanistan, attended an Afghan National Security Council meeting and explained that the incident was a mistake and apologized to the Afghan people; but the Afghan president rejected the apology and said that civilian casualties worsen the relationship between Afghanistan and the United States.

On the other hand, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates had a surprise visit of Afghanistan Monday to determine the progress in the war with the Taliban amid tensions with President Hamid Karzai.

General David Petraeus received Robert Gates on Monday; who’s due to hold meetings and press conference with Hamid Karzai. 

Gates' visit is expected to be dominated by conflicts over the deaths of civilians in international military operations.

MQM-PPP Coalition in Danger Yet Again - - MQM Demanded Zulfiqar Mirza to Step Down

Zulfiqar Mirza (Home Minister Sindh)

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) coalition in Sindh and Centre always lacks the trust and harmony. The statements from the both sides have been frequently upsetting each other due to conflicting interests.    

As a recent move; annoyed MQM has decided to quit the collation with PPP (yet again); after the recent speech of Zulfiqar Mirza, provincial Home Minister. 

At nine-zero; Raza Haroon along with other senior MQM leaders, including Faisal Sabzwari and Haidar Abbas Rizvi, said Zulfiqar Mirza who was also the senior leader of Pakistan People's Party was supporting the culprits belonging to People's Aman Committee. 

MQM has demanded Government to force Zulfiqar Mirza step down; otherwise coalition will be at stake.

Lance Klusener Thinks Spin Can Win World Cup for South Africa

Despite the South Africa losing against England yesterday in a close-fought thriller, Lance Klusener, former South African all-rounder, perceives that their bold use of spin bowling could yet win them the Cricket World Cup.

He was talking to media in the context of Graeme Smith’s use of spin bowling just out of the way. Against the West Indies in Delhi, debutant leg-spinner Imran Tahir shared the new ball and took 4/41. In Chennai yesterday, left- arm spinner Robin Peterson also opened the bowling and claimed a career-best 3/22.

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