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After Facebook, Pak shuts down YouTube

Pakistan on Thursday blocked the popular video sharing website YouTube in a bid to contain blasphemous material.
The blockade came hours after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) directed Internet service providers to stop access to social network site Facebook i

Pak Prez uses power of pardon to save minister friend

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari early Tuesday morning exploited his country’s Constitution to pardon convicted interior minister Rehman Malik.

Kayani: Army fully capable to meet challenges

Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said that the Pakistan armed forces are fully capable to cope with the challenges — both internal and external, reports our correspondent.

22 killed in Pakistan violence

At least 22 people were killed in Pakistan in terror-related incidents on Tuesday, reports our correspondent.

Zardari quizzed over dual posts

A Pakistani court on Monday issued notices to President Asif Ali Zardari during hearing of a case pertaining to his dual role as the head of the state and the chief of the ruling Pakistan People’s Par

Militants release 50 Pakistan govt officials

Suspected militants on Sunday released 50 out of 60 kidnapped employees of the state-owned Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), officials said.

60 Pak officials are abducted

Armed militants on Saturday abducted over 60 government employees — working for the state-owned Water and Power Development Authority in Pakistan’s Kurram Agency.

60 govt officials abducted in Pakistan

Armed militants on Saturday abducted over 60 government employees, working for the state-owned Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), in Pakistan’s lawless tribal areas.

‘House to decide on Prez immunity’

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In the face of mounting pressure from the Supreme Court for reopening of graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland, Pakistan Premier Yousaf Raza Gilani has said Parliament has the authority to determine the immunity available to the head of state.

Court warns cop to seize Pervez assets

A Pakistani court on Friday issued a “final warning” to the police to confiscate the property of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, court officials said.

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