Army may be deployed in Karachi

KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Abdul Rehman Malik, following the incident of ambush at policemen in Korangi, resulting in demise of six cops, has nodded his head for deployment of army in Karachi, saying, “Karachi may be given under authority of army to ensure peace and stability in case the ongoing spree of violence and target killings continue to plague the city, TrendPK reported late Friday.

Pakistani expats brace for rioters

There are one million Pakistanis living in England and a large number of them are running their own small and large businesses.

During the ongoing riots and looting in various cites of England, the rioters had also damaged the properties of Pakistani expats.

Pakistanis get united to defend their properties and formed groups which are carrying batons to resist the robbers.

Pakistani origin people say that they cannot watch destruction of their businesses which they had established after toiling hard.

They said that the police had also asked them to defend their properties.

They said that the rioters would have to face strong resistance, if they entered in their area.

Rainwater enters Parliament House in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Rainwater has entered Parliament House as heavy monsoon showers constantly pour in Islamabad today, TrendPK reported on Monday.

Heavy rain has converted most roads in the capital city into canals where routine life has been disturbed badly by the rapidly flowing rainwater.

According to the Meteorological Department, till now, more than 85 millimeters of rain has been recorded in Islamabad.

All meetings at Parliament House have been cancelled today as rainwater has entered many committee rooms and is constantly filling other areas as well.

Seeing no break in the ongoing heavy rain showers in the twin cities, authorities have put all rescue agencies on high alert to control all types of emergency situations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. TrendPK

US scientists express concern over Pak nuclear assets

According to the Federation of American Scientists report, Pakistan’s nuclear weapons are at greater risk due to the emergence of powerful militant groups with links to the country’s security services.

The report said that many western quarters firmly believe that militants are capable to reach Pakistan nuclear assets.

The report was supposed to be brought out at the end of the year but it was released earlier in the wake of Osama Bin Laden’s killing and the ongoing concerns about Pakistan’s alleged links with terrorist organisations targeting the US interests.

Gaddafi forces killed 10,000 in Libya

TRIPOLI: Forces loyal to embattled Libyan ruler Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has killed at least 10,000 people during the ongoing fighting in the North African country, opposition says.

Libya’s National Transition Council said on Tuesday that another 30,000 were wounded and 20,000 more are still missing, AFP reported.

The revolutionary council, headed by Libya’s former Justice Minister Mustafa Abdel Jalil, plans to lead the country to an election.

Jalil was among the first high-profile Libyan figures to join protesters following Gaddafi regime’s brutal crackdown on the opposition. AGENCIES

Adil Rashid replaced Yardy

The technical committee of International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved Adil Rashid as a replacement player for all-rounder Michael Yardy in England’s squad in the ongoing World Cup. Yardy on Thursday, turned back to home after admitting to his management that due to depression he can’t play more in tournament. English team will take on Sri Lanka on Saturday, in the big match of quarterfinal. Rashid, who is currently in the West Indies England’s second string team, is due to arrive in Colombo on the same day.

Yardy is the fourth player to be replaced in English squad after all-rounder Kevin Peterson, Fast bowler Staurt Broad, and pacer Ajmal Shahzad.

Any injury-based replacement in the Mega Event is subject to the final approval of the technical committee and once replaced, a player cannot return to the squad save as an approved subsequent replacement for another injured player.

23-year-old Adil Rashid, from Bradford, is a leg-break spinner with Yorkshire, has represented England in five one-day internationals claiming three wickets while he has also represented English team in five Twenty20 Internationals. He made his ODI debut on 27 August 2009, against Ireland. Rashid has played 73 first-class matches so far, and his first-class wickets are 241.

Shahbaz takes up gas problem with PM Gilani

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif Sunday took up the ongoing gas load shedding problem with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.

The meeting between the two leaders took place at the residence of Prime Minister in Lahore.

According to reports, Chief Minister Shahbaz informed the Prime Minister about the difficulties being faced in Punjab due to gas load shedding.

Two leaders exchanged views on the appointment of new governor, law and order situation and other important matters.

In addition, the performance of committee formed to implement PML-N’s 10 points in a period of 45 days also featured in the meeting. TrendPK

Terror reigns Karachi as another 21 killed

As many as 21 people, including a private TV channel reporter and retired major, have been killed, while 10 got injured in the ongoing wave of targeted killing in Karachi, trendpk.com reported on Friday.

A retired army major Iqbal Kashmiri, an employee of Civil Aviation Authority, was killed in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Unidentified armed persons opened fire on a bus in Orangi Town as a result of which 7 people got killed including a 7-year-old girl. The dead bodies have been shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital of Karachi. The deceased have been identified as M Ali, Jahngir Alim Dua Fatima, M Ishaq, Noor Hussai. A person got death in Liaquat Abad.

While in Liaqatabad, a private channel report has gunned down by unidentified persons. The funeral prayer of the assassinated reporter has been offered.

ANP Deputy General Secretary along with his body guard also got serious injured in a firing incident. Unidentified persons have killed 3 members of a family In New Karachi.

Karachi Violance: 14 Including Reporter Died

Breaking News Karachi, trendpk: As many as 14 persons including a private tv channel reporter have been killed in the ongoing wave of targeted killing in Karachi.

According to police, unknown persons opend fire on a bus in Orangi Town which caused 7 killing including a 7-year girl. The dead bodies have been shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital of Karachi. The deceased have been identified as M Ali, Jahngir Alim Dua Fatima, M Ishaq, Noor Hussai. A person got death in Liaquatabad.

While in Liaqat Abad, a private channel report Wali Kahan Babar has gunned down by unidentified persons. The funeral prayer of the assassinated reporter has been offered.

ANP Deputy General Secretary along with his body guard also got serious injured in a firing incident. Unidentified persons have killed 3 members of a family In New Karachi.

19 Lost life to Fog

At least 19 people died and several others wounded in separate traffic accidents in Punjab and Balochistan due to the ongoing spell of dense mist.

According to reports, four people were killed in Faisalabad due to different crashes. In Chiniot, a passenger bus collided with a tractor trolley, killing three people and injuring five. Similarly, eight vehicles collided with each other in Naseerabad district of Balochistan, leaving three persons dead. Visibility is down to 20 meters on Lahore Motorway. Several domestic and international flights were cancelled at Lahore airport due to low visibility.

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