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Sindh cabinet briefs Zardari, Gilani on floods

Sindh cabinet briefs Zardari, Gilani on floods

KARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said Sunday that the special meeting of Sindh Cabinet has decided to improve coordination among various agencies and departments of the federal and provincial governments engaged in flood relief activities.
He was responding to the queries of the media on the outcome of the meeting which was jointly presided [...]

Floodwaters sweep towards more Sindh towns

Floodwaters sweep towards more Sindh towns

KARACHI: Authorities were Sunday trying to protect another town from floodwaters in Sindh province, as the nation continues to grapple with its worst natural disaster in living memory.
A month after monsoons caused devastating floods throughout the country, submerging an area the size of England, eight million people remain dependent on handouts for their survival, which [...]

Six militants, 3 security men killed in Waziristan

Six militants, 3 security men killed in Waziristan

WANA: At least six militants and three security men were killed in fighting in South Waziristan tribal region. Eight security were injured in the clash.
According to sources, the militants attacked with rockets and automatic weapons at a security post in the vicinity of Wana, the chief town of South Waziristan tribal region.
Three security men were [...]

Mohmand attack toll rises to 105

Mohmand attack toll rises to 105

GHALANAI: The death toll from twin suicide bombing in Yakaghund has soared to 105, Assistant Political Ageng Mohmand tribal region here said.
He said that 105 have been killed in the deadly attack on Friday, while around 120 have been injured and admitted at various hospitals. Ten injured persons have been in precarious condition.
It was this [...]

13 more lawmakers degrees found fake

13 more lawmakers degrees found fake

ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission (HEC) has declared educational degrees of 13 more parliamentarians, including two federal ministers, fake or suspicious.
Eight universities have so far returned educational degrees of 62 parliamentarians after scrutiny, out of which 13 are considered to be fake or suspicious of being faked, the channel added.
Educational credentials of Minister for Postal Services [...]