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4 hrs ago | Daily Times

SC warns media against defamatory material on judiciary

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday stopped the media from telecasting and publishing contemptuous or defamatory material against the judiciary, and told the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ... via Daily Times

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8 hrs ago | Hindustan Times

'Pak to consider if Sarabjit could be pardoned'

“They (the ministries) will think on those lines. They will consider whether the case is fit or whether the case is not fit and they will take a decision.”

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani personally believes that Indian national Sarabjit Singh, sentenced to death by a local court for alleged involvement in bomb attacks, should be pardoned and has asked ... via Hindustan Times

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Yesterday | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press

Deadline on judges looms in Pakistan

“We cannot reject the impression that the coalition has reached a make or break point”

With a self-imposed deadline looming, Pakistani leaders had yet to clinch a deal Sunday on restoring judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf, an issue that has threatened to break up the ruling coalition.

U.S.-backed Musharraf removed dozens of judges and declared emergency rule in November to halt legal challenges to his presidency.

Anti-Musharraf parties won February parliamentary elections, putting together a coalition government that has promised to reinstate the judges _ a move that could increase pressure on Musharraf to resign if the courts revisit his eligibility for office. Read more

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Saturday | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press

Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable cruise missile

Pakistan said it test-fired a short-range cruise missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead Thursday, one day after archrival India test-fired a long-range missile with nuclear capability.

The 220-mile-range Pakistani missile, known as the Ra'ad or Hatf VIII, was developed exclusively for launch from aircraft, a military statement said.

The statement did not disclose the launch site but said the missile 'has special stealth capabilities,' and is a 'low altitude, terrain-following missile with high maneuverability.' Read more

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Thursday May 8 | www.apakistannews.com | Posted by yoursdomain

Gilani vows to restore judiciary, media freedom : A Pakistan News

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said we have committed to the nation to restore the constitution of 1973, restore the ...

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Wednesday May 7 | www.apakistannews.com | Posted by yoursdomain

Misconduct reference filed against Sindh chief justice : A Pakistan News

Former Advocate General of Sindh Anwar Mansoor Khan has sent a reference of misconduct against Sindh High Court Chief Justice to Supreme ...

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Tuesday May 6 | www.apakistannews.com | Posted by yoursdomain

Zardari and Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani agreed to hold the by elections in June

Co-chairman Pakistan People's Party, Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani in a meeting Tuesday agreed to hold the by ...

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Monday May 5 | www.apakistannews.com | Posted by yoursdomain

Shahbaz Sharif files nominations for bye-elections in Lahore : A Pakistan News

President Muslim League Shahbaz Sharif Monday filed his nomination papers to contest elections from two provincial constituencies in Lahore ...

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Monday May 5 | The Dispatch

Turkish Schools Offer Pakistan a Gentler Islam

“Whatever the West has of science, let our kids have it”

Praying in Pakistan has not been easy for Mesut Kacmaz, a Muslim teacher from Turkey. via The Dispatch

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Sunday May 4 | Karachi News.Net

Pak Foreign Minister says govt will not compromise with terrorists

Islamabad, May 3 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said that terrorists are enemies of Pakistan and peace, adding that the government wouldn't compromise on the terrorism issue. via Karachi News.Net

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