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Pakistan regains Commonwealth membership
2008-05-12 21:22:00
CNews LONDON: The Commonwealth re-admitted Pakistan as a full member on Monday after a six-month suspension triggered by imposition of emergency in Pakistan on November 3, 2007.The suspension was lifted after a meeting of key ministers of the 53-nation Commonwealth in London .The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) agreed that since November "the government of Pakistan has taken positive steps to fulfil its obligations in accordance with Commonwealth fundamental values and principles." Commonwealth also urged Pakistan to "reinforce the independence of the judiciary and resolve current issues through the parliamentary process as soon as possible so that it contributes to democratic political stability in Pakistan.""There (is) need for reform. In this regard it welcomes the new government's state intention to reform the election commission and enhance its independence," the statement added.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Altaf appeals Nawaz to remain in coalition government
2008-05-12 21:19:00
CNews KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement Chief Altaf Hussain Monday appealed PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif for not quitting the coalition government.In a statement from London, Altaf Hussain said that country was passing through a critical time and faces internal as well as external threats. People were dying by hunger and country was facing crucial financial problems. He said that in this situation Nawaz Sharif should follow the policy of 'Give and Take' and solve the problems including the judges' issue.He observed that foreign powers could take advantage of the situation if we did not show unity and political wisdom.He further said that instead of being emotional, we should try to save the country from these internal as well as external threats.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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NAB cases hearing against Sharifs adjourned till May 22
2008-05-08 19:40:00
CNews RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Accountability Court adjourned hearing of three corruption cases against Muslim League-N leaders Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif till May 22.Accountability Court-IV of Rawalpindi, earlier heard Hudaibiya Paper Mills, Ittifaq Foundries references against Nawaz Sharif, Shahbaz Sharif and other family members.Deputy Prosecutor General of National Accountability Bureau Zulfiqar Bhutta requested the court for two weeks? break for the hearing, as NAB has been under pressure of work to settle the cases under the National Reconciliation Ordinance. The judge adjourned the case proceedings till May 22.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Benazir murder case under UN study
2008-05-08 19:36:00
CNews ISLAMABAD: The ministry of law and justice has moved a summary to foreign ministry seeking the United Nations probe into assassination of former prime minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi told media on Wednesday. The summary, prepared in context of the resolution passed by the National Assembly, is under study of the foreign ministry and it would soon be referred to the prime minister for seeking international community's support, Qureshi said. Pakistan People's Party chairperson and former prime minister, MohtarmaBenazir Bhutto was assassinated in 12/27 terrorist attacks after a large public gathering at Liaqat Bagh in Rawalpindi. The PPP had demanded for UN probe into the assassination of BB, however, the PML-Q led government had declined to accept the demand and invited Britain Scotland Yard Police for investigation. "The Prime Minister would formally request the UN for investigation," the minister added. Replying to a questi...
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Karachi: Four die in Lyari firing
2008-05-08 19:32:00
CNews KARACHI: Four persons were killed in gang war in Lyari area of Karachi as the armed men of Rehman Dakait and Arshad Pappu gangs were engaged in skirmishes in the locality, CNews News reported.A hand grenade was also lobbed at policemen during the skirmishes. According to reports some dead bodies were laying near the Lyari General Hospital but not being allowed to be taken from the scene. Police launched operation today against the criminal gangs involved in gang war in Lyari area of Karachi.About 150 policemen along with armored carriers and mobiles launched the drive against criminal gangs in the locality, town police officer Lyari said.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni

IG Punjab hints re-opening of Benazir Bhutto?s case
2008-05-08 19:30:00
CNews LAHORE: Newly-appointed IG Punjab Shoukat Javed has hinted at possibility of re-opening Benazir Bhutto's assassination case Talking to reporters after a passing out parade of cops at Chung training centre Lahroe today, the IG said if police finds more evidence, the Benazir probe may be reopenedHe further revealed that probe of BB assassination has been completed and would be made public very soon.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Delay in by-polls suggested after Rehman?s call: Hoti
2008-05-06 00:36:00
CNews PESHAWAR: Chief Minister NWFP, Amir Haider Hoti Monday said he proposed postponement of by-polls after receiving a word from Advisor to Prime Minister, Rehman Malik.According to CNews News an official hand out proposed a short delay in by elections.Rehmand Malik said in the above hand out that the three provinces have agreed to put off the by-polls and NWFP should also follow suite.The Chief Minister NWFP said Rehman Malik talked to him on telephone.He said the federal government and not the provincial ones made the postponement in by-polls.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Review of by-polls? delay possible: ECP
2008-05-06 00:34:00
CNews ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan has said it can review the postponement of by-elections in case the political parties suggest so.The ECP?s statement came after the political parties showed a strong reaction against the postponement of by-polls.Secretary ECP, Kanwar Dilshad termed the letter received from NWFP as a red alert and led all the members of the Commission to make the decision of delaying the by-polls.He said the ECP may review its decision if the political parties send a common reference in this regard.The political parties also have an option to go the Supreme Court in this connection.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Stocks take nose dive to close at 14,673
2008-05-06 00:32:00
CNews KARACHI: Stocks at Karachi Stock Exchange plunged across the board on Monday with the benchmark KSE-100 Index sliding by 284 points to 14,673.The trade volume stood low at 180 million shares.Investors at the Karachi Stock Exchange have had a testing time adjusting to new realities such as higher charges for futures contracts and looming taxes in the upcoming budget.But they say that news from the political front proved to be the tipping point today, forcing foreign and local stakeholders alike, to square their positions.Investors were also disturbed by news of an imminent fraud case against former officials of blue chip stock, Bank of Punjab.But experts are quick to point out that this was far from being the only reason for today's sell-off.And given the uncertainty that is prevailing on all fronts small investors are being advised to exercise extreme caution.KSE-30 Index plunged by 361 points to finish at 17,650.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Judges Restoration: Nawaz, Zardari decisive talks begin
2008-05-01 14:40:00
CNews DUBAI: The decisive talks for restoration of judges between PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari have started in Dubai on Thursday.The two leaders in two rounds of talks for restoration of judges on Wednesday also discussed the so-called ?minus-one formula?.According to sources, the deadline is expected to be extended for few days. PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that progress was made in the talks. He said they delayed their return to Pakistan because the PPP-PML-N talks were making headway. He said there was an agreement on several points but some sensitive legal issues remained to be sorted out. He hoped that all problems in the talks will be resolved. He said all the aspects of the judges? return issue were discussed.The security was tightened during the talks between Asif Zardari and Nawaz Sharif.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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No compromise over reinstatement of Judiciary: Zafar Jhagra
2008-05-01 14:38:00
CNews : OKARA: Central Secretary General of Pakistan Muslim League-N Senator Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said there will be no compromise over reinstatement of judiciary, as it existed on November 2.Talking to Geo news, he said session of PML-N central working committee was postponed due to an important meeting between PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari in Dubai. He expressed hope that coalition between the two parties would be lasting.PML-N Secretary General said any decision as regards leaving the federal cabinet and future of Punjab government would be taken in PML-N central working committee?s meeting and Nawaz Sharif would announce the date of meeting.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Nawaz questions PPP?s shrinking back from earlier stance
2008-05-01 14:36:00
CNews: DUBAI: Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif Thursday said the talks for the freedom of judiciary were continued, and hoped that the talks would reach to a positive conclusion. In an exclusive chat with Geo News in Dubai, Nawaz Sharif questioned the reason of People?s Party?s shrinking back from its earlier stand on the issue. Nov. 3, was the darkest day of the national history. It was the biggest tragedy, he said. ?We have faced that cruel act and will restore the judges with dignity to their offices.? ?I pray for our unity but the enemy doesn?t want to see us united,? he further said. ?We are trying our utmost to remain united and get the independent judiciary restored,? he further said. Mian Nawaz Sharif said that the accord for restoration of judges had a deadline of 30 days, which could not be fulfilled but we will try to the extreme to fulfill our commitment. In case of failure of the talks the parliamentary party would take final decision, he further said. He sai...
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MQM condemns suicide by youth over harassment by bank staff
2008-04-29 01:36:00
Cnews KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has strongly condemned the act of suicide by a youth over manhandling by bank staff.According to a statement of MQM Raabta Committee, those who take loans worth billions of rupees get their loans written-off and no action is taken against them. MQM Raabta Committee urged the government to take notice of the suicide and manhandling of youth?s family members by bank recovery staff. It also demanded that private banks be ordered to deal credit borrowers according to law.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Man?s suicide after humiliation by bank recovery staff, inquiry ordered
2008-04-29 01:32:00
CNews ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar told the Senate on Monday that list of bigwigs whose loans were written off during last five years would be presented in both Houses of the Parliament within 30 days.Replying to a point of order about self-immolation by a man in Karachi following humiliation of his mother and sister by goons hired by the bank for recovery of their outstanding dues, the Prime Minister said this way of recovery of bank loans was unlawful and banks would have to follow law of the land for the recovery of loans. He said he has already directed Governor State Bank of Pakistan to hold inquiry into to the incident of self-immolation in Karachi and present a written report on the matter. He further said that Inspector General Police Sindh has been directed to initiate criminal proceedings against those who humiliated the female members of the man who committed self-immolation.Earlier speaking on a point of order Ahmed Ali said the bank authorities sen...
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Judges to be restored under constitutional package: Asif Ali Zardari
2008-04-29 01:30:00
CNews Geo Tv:DUBAI: Pakistan Peoples Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that nation had not given the PPP mandate to restore judiciary but it entrusted the mandate for the provision of bread, clothing and housing.In an interview with Dr. Shahid Masood program on Geo news, Asif Zardari said reinstatement of judiciary would be under a constitutional package expected in two weeks. Coalition partners PML-N and PPP have had negotiations in Dubai over the reinstatement of judiciary.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Dubai: Two round of talks over restoration of judges end in vain
2008-04-29 01:29:00
CNews DUBAI: Negotiations between the Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz over reinstatement of judges have reached a deadlock again. According to sources, negotiations between two sides once again produced no results. After the talks, Asif Ali Zardari took PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif and other leaders to their hotel in his vehicle. Zardari seemed happy while Shahbaz looked a bit tired. Both leaders did not talk to media after the talks.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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2008-04-25 19:58:00
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APHC leaders under house arrest
2008-04-25 19:54:00
CNews Islamabad : In occupied Kashmir (IoK), the All Parties Hurriyet Conference leaders, Maulana Abbas Ansari, Shabbir Ahmad Shah, Bilal Ghani Lone, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Zaffar Akbar Butt and Javed Ahmed Mir were placed under house arrest on Friday.The leaders told media men from their residences in Occupied Srinagar that they were placed under house arrest since early morning and a large number of Indian police personnel were deployed at their houses to prevent them from venturing out, KMS reported.The leaders were informed about the restrictions on their movement outside their residences in Occupied Srinagar, as they were planning to lead a protest march on the Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh's visit to the occupied territory on Friday.They had also a plan to present a memorandum at the United Nations Observers Group at Sonawar about the recently discovered unmarked graves and custodial disappearances in Indian occupied Kashmir.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Nazim notifies KWSB and KBCA as CDGK's Groups of Offices
2008-04-25 19:49:00
CNews Karachi: Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has declared Karachi Water and Sewerage Board and Karachi Building Control Authority as Group of offices of City District Government Karachi (CDGK).A notification issued by City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal Friday said that in pursuance of Section 35, Part '0' of the First Schedule read with Section 182, Sub-section 3 of Sindh Local Government Ordinance - 2001, the Government of Sindh, Local Government Department vide notification No. SO(L&C)HTP/1-8/KBCAl03, dated 30.04.2004, had already been pleased to establish an additional Group of Offices namely Building Control Group of Offices and Water and Sanitation Group of offices, under Executive District Officers in CDGK.Therefore, the notification said that in pursuance of Section 195 and in exercise of the powers conferred under the Sindh Local Government Ordinance - 2001, the City District Government Karachi direct the Executive District Officers, Building Control Group of Offices an...
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Petition will be filed if deposed judges restored: Aiwan-e- Sadar
2008-04-24 22:37:00
CNews Islamabad :Issue of restoration of deposed judges will be challenge in the Supreme Court of Pakistan sources from Aiwan-e-Sadar revealed here on Thursday.Strategies have been formulated in case if the executive order is given or the bill is presented in National Assembly for the restoration of deposed judges then the issue will be challenge in Supreme Court.Sources said petition against the restoration of deposed judges will be filed by the opposition Muttahida Qaumi Movement and Pakistan Muslim league Quaid (PML-Q).The assemblies would be dissolved if the situation gets worst. Meanwhile the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar would also have the authority to call the army to control the condition sources said.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Pakistan protests to Nato, Afghan forces over soldier death
2008-04-24 22:34:00
CNews Islamabad :Pakistan 's foreign ministry said on Thursday it had lodged a strong protest with Nato and Afghan forces after a chaotic border battle spilled into Pakistani territory, leaving a soldier dead.The incident happened when Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan troops clashed with Taliban militants on the porous frontier between the two countries on Wednesday.Afghan and ISAF troops then pounded the Pakistani side with shells and also made an incursion into the Bajaur tribal region, during which one soldier was killed and another injured, the ministry said."We have lodged a strong protest with the Afghan and ISAF side and told them in clear terms that such incidents must not be repeated," foreign ministry spokesman Mohammad Sadiq told reporters at a weekly briefing."We also protested the death of one of our security personnel as a result of firing from the other side."Sadiq said it was explained by the other side that Afghan and ISAF troops wer...
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Kamal no more chairman of KWSB, KBCA
2008-04-24 22:27:00
CNews Karachi :City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal is no more a chairman of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) and Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA).According to sources the Sindh government on Thursday terminated office of the city nazim as chairman of the two major city institutions, a development which sources said is likely to give a fresh setback to the ongoing reconciliation process between the ruling Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).They said the PPP-led Sindh government dissolved the administrative Board and Authority of the KWSB and KBCA, of which the Karachi Nazim was a chairman.They said Agha Siraj Khan Durrani, Provincial Minister for Local Government , would take over chairmanship of the two institutions.When contacted spokesman of Sindh Information Department said his office had nor received any notification and officials in Chief Minister House were may confirm the development.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Prime Minister chairs federal cabinet meeting
2008-04-23 12:25:00
CNews ISLAMABAD: Federal cabinet meeting was underway at Prime Minister ?s secretariat here on Wednesday.Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was presiding over the meeting, to review law and order situation, power and wheat crises and price hike issues. Foreign ministry has briefed the cabinet about the efforts carried out for the release of abducted Pakistani ambassador in Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin.The cabinet members were also taken into confidence about the consultation process within the ruling coalition for restoration of deposed judges.The decisions of cabinet would likely to be announced in the evening todayPowered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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British foreign secretary arrives in Pakistan for talks on combating terror
2008-04-20 14:05:00
CNews Peshawar: British Foreign Secretary David Miliband arrived Sunday in Pakistan for talks on increasing cooperation to combat terrorism, a British embassy spokesman said.During his two-day visit, Miliband will meet with newly elected Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and President Pervez Musharraf, said Aidan Liddle, spokesman for the British High Commission."It's a sort of listening visit. He wants to come out and meet the new government and find out what their priorities are," Liddle told The Associated Press.On Sunday, Miliband traveled to Peshawar, capital of North West Frontier province, and held talks on regional security with the chief minister and the region's governor.Miliband also met relatives of people who died in recent suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks in the province to express sympathy, a government statement said.He was scheduled to visit a government department in Peshawar responsible for administration of the lawless tribal regions along the borde...
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Smith concern over Pakistan missile test
2008-04-20 13:58:00
CNews Australia : fears Pakistan 's missile testing could provoke instability in the region, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says.Pakistan's military on Saturday said it test fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a range of 2,000km.Mr Smith on Sunday said Australian officials had not confirmed the test but are assuming it happened."Any testing which occurs within that region does have the potential to cause tension or instability," he told Network Ten.Mr Smith said nuclear rivals Pakistan and India had in recent years been having good talks about such issues."We certainly hope that dialogue continues," he said."We of course would prefer that the testing didn't occur but we certainly hope that it doesn't lead to any tension or instability in the region."Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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US keen to work with ?all branches of Pakistan govt?
2008-04-20 13:55:00
CNews WASHINGTON: The White House has said that the United States wants to work with all branches of the Pakistan i government to defeat terrorism in Fata, which remains a major source of concern for all.At the State Department, spokesman Sean McCormack underlined Washington?s support to the new Pakistani government, pointing out that the US ?worked with Pakistan on a plan to help Pakistani civilians strengthen democratic institution,? and ?to uphold the rule of law.?Earlier this week, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice not only declared an unequivocal support to the new civilian government but also said that ?Pakistan now will need to find a way to have very solid civilian control of the armed forces.?At the White House, spokesman Tony Fratto stressed the same point in a different way, making it clear that the United States no longer has favourites in Pakistan.?We expect to continue to work in cooperation with the entire government of Pakistan to get after terrorism in the Fata ...
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Judges to be restored under Murree declaration: Law Minister
2008-04-20 13:48:00
CNews Islamabad: Minister for Law and Justice Farooq H. Naek on Saturday said that judges would be restored under the Murree Declaration ."We have said it earlier and say it again that judges would definitely be restored", he said while talking to reporters at the Supreme Court premises after attending the Pakistan Bar Council meeting.He urged the people to show patience on the issue and trust in the commitment made by the PPP and its allies.He added that a constitutional package would be brought to keep balance of powers between the President and the Prime Minister.He denied the impression that the government is considering to cut down the tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan. He hoped that every thing would be done amicably in the interest of the country.Naek said that the Pakistan People's Party and its allies would uphold the supremacy of Constitution and law at any cost.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
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Pakistani envoy's abduction: foreign office in touch with mediators for rel
2008-04-20 13:45:00
CNews Pakistan: said on Saturday that it is in touch with the mediators for the release of its ambassador to Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin, who was kidnapped in the Pakistani tribal region in February while proceeding to Kabul.The ambassador Tariq Azizuddin appeared on Arabic television on Saturday saying he was being held by the Taliban and urged the government to accept their demands. "We are in touch with the mediators to free the ambassador," Foreign Office spokesman Muhammad Sadiq said."We can not disclose demands of kidnappers for safety reasons," the spokesman told a private TV channel. The ambassador was kidnapped on February 11 along with his guard Amir Sultan and driver Gul Nawaz. It was stated earlier that the ambassador may have been kidnapped for ransom but the 4-minute video released by Al-Arabiya TV channel shows that he is in the control of Taliban.It was not clear if he is still in the Pakistani tribal region or taken into Afghanistan. "We were kidnapped by Taliban Mu...
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Zardari hints to become prime minister
2008-04-20 13:41:00
CNews London : Pakistan People's Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has announced that he will be taking part in the coming bye elections and that he can become a prime minister if need be.In his interview to a British news channel, Zardari said he and his sister Faryal Talpur will submit nomination papers to contest by-elections from martyred Benazir Bhutto's constituency NA-270.To a question he said, it is not necessary that party chairman must become prime minister but he can be the PM if need be.He said his party will maintain status quo with the President but will think about his accountability if they get a two-third majority in the Parliament. He said the prime minister had got more than two third of the votes in the national assembly but some members may not vote for the President's accountability.Zardari said the Establishment brought President Musharraf into power and "these are the same forces which are now hatching conspiracies against the democratic government." He sa...
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Burney demands release of Tariq Azizuddin
2008-04-20 13:29:00
CNews Islamabad: The human and civil rights organization Ansar Burney Trust on Saturday demanded the immediate release of kidnapped Pakistani Ambassador Tariq Azizuddin and his staff who have been abducted by extremist elements on the Pak-Afghan border.Burney in his statement said that Azizuddin was kidnapped while serving his nation and it was the duty of people and government to use every resource available to secure their release.Burney also said that Azizuddin, his staff and their families had the full sympathies of the God fearing people of Pakistan.Recently, a video was released by the abductors showing the distraught Azizuddin making an appeal to the Pakistani government and asking for its support in getting his release.Burney said that the video has touched the hearts and minds of the people and everyone in the country wants to see Azizuddin and his staff released immediately - and it was the duty of the government to listen to the wishes of the people and secure their relea...
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