Altaf takes back his words against Asfandyar, ANP

In a statement issued on Monday, Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has back tracked from his earlier statement in which he had accused Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali for taking millions of dollars from US during last general elections.

The MQM chief also apologised from ANP workers and said that he did not have any proof against ANP leader. He said that cooperation between all the political parties is needed to restore law and order situation in the country, particularly in Karachi.

UK denies Altaf Hussains arrest

 Talking to the media, British High Commissioner in Islamabad Adam Thomson said that there was no truth in reports regarding the attempt made by Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain to move out of UK besides the news of his arrest in London was also unfounded.

He said that investigation into the murder of Dr Imran Farooq was underway, adding that he had no information about the letter written by MQM chief to former British prime minister Tony Blair.

Karachi administrator removed

KARACHI: Lala Fazl-ur Rehman, Karachi’s Administrator, has been removed while additional charge is given to District Coordination Officer Mahammad Hussain Syed, TrendPK reported Monday.

According to the notification issued on August 9, Karachi’s DCO had to take the charge of the administrator but Lala Fazl-ur Rehman remained on the post on the verbal orders of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah. TrendPK

India pilot daughter accepts Pakistan pilot’s ‘remorse’

The daughter of a dead Indian pilot has thanked a Pakistani fighter pilot for apologising after shooting down the aircraft that her father was commanding more than four decades ago.Her father Jahangir Engineer was flying the plane which had apparently drifted off course along the border.

Qais Hussain, who was a Pakistani pilot during the 1965 war with India, shot down the eight-seater plane.Earlier, he wrote to Mrs Singh saying he was sorry for the loss of precious lives during the incident and was acting under orders from his superiors. The Pakistanis suspected the craft of being on a reconnaissance mission to open a new war front. Mr Hussain was ordered to shoot it down, despite pleas for mercy by Mr Engineer.

The former fighter pilot said that when he landed back at an air base at Karachi, he felt highly elated for having completed the mission.But the mood changed later that evening when All India Radio announced that the plane had been a civilian Indian aircraft with eight people on board.
In a letter to Farida Singh, Mr Hussain said that everyone connected with the incident felt sorry and dejected.

“The fact that this all happened in the confusion of a tragic war was never lost to us ”

Mrs Singh replied that she was “somewhat overwhelmed” at receiving the letter. She said the death of her father had “defined our lives”.
“But in all the struggles that followed, we never, not for one moment, bore bitterness or hatred for the person who actually pulled the trigger and caused my father s death,” she wrote.

“The fact that this all happened in the confusion of a tragic war was never lost to us. We are all pawns in this terrible game of war and peace.”
Describing her father as an “ace pilot, a great leader of men and a willing team player”, Mrs Singh said he was also generous of spirit.
“Hence it is now easy for me to reach out my hand to receive your message. This incident is indeed a prime example of what damage strife and mindless battles can drive even good men to do,” she said.

Mr Hussain said he decided to write to the family after all these years when an opportunity arose through his contacts in India, who put him in touch with the pilot s daughter.

“I feel sorry for you, your family and the other seven families who lost their dearest ones,” his letter stated.

Winter fruit and inflation – Trend Pk VIDEO

Rubab Hussain from Islamabad reports on the impact of inflation on seasonal fruit items. (November 29, 2010)

Winter fruit and inflation – Trend Pk VIDEO

Rubab Hussain from Islamabad reports on the impact of inflation on seasonal fruit items. (November 29, 2010)

PML-Q decides to vote against RGST

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has announced on Saturday to vote against the Reformed General Tax (RGST) bill in the National Assembly.

During the press conference, Chaudhry Shujaat said that the members of his party would be declared ineligible, if they go against the party decision. Trend Pk

Inflation and dry fruit – Trend Pk VIDEO

Atif Hussain reports on the increase in dry fruit ahead of winter. (November 25, 2010)

Inflation and dry fruit – Trend Pk VIDEO

Atif Hussain reports on the increase in dry fruit ahead of winter. (November 25, 2010)

Inflation and dry fruit – Trend Pk VIDEO

Atif Hussain reports on the increase in dry fruit ahead of winter. (November 25, 2010)

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