Saturday, January 7, 2012

Afghan commission alleges US detainee abuse

Afghan commission alleges US detainee abuse


Afghan commission alleges US detainee abuse

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An Afghan investigative commission has accused the US military of abusing detainees at its largest prison, and says those held without evidence should be freed.

`Mush to return to Pak despite arrest threats`

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The former President has plans to return to Pakistan to lead his All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) party.

US delegation to meet Pak on terror financing

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Pakistan drew a lot of attention on the issue of money laundering and financing of terrorists since 9/11.

‘MFN-status to India as a plot against Pak’

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An alliance of religious and extremist groups said Pakistan should settle the Kashmir issue.

Nepal: Deuba for national reconciliation mission

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Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he and Maoist supremo Prachanda should take moral responsibility for the crimes during the decade-long civil war in the country.

Nepal: Maoists, NC at loggerheads over governance

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The NC, however, said the demand was ridiculous and could not be accepted.

Pakistan: Suspected terrorist killed in encounter

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Pak Police officials said that Yasin who belonged to a banned militant outfit was the master mind behind the attacks on the cell phone outlets.

Mullah Omar talking peace with US

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The one-eyed Omar, who has escaped the US manhunt since his regime was ousted in late 2001.

US to discuss terror funding with Pak on Jan 9

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Money-laundering is a punishable offence in Pakistan under the anti-money laundering ordinance promulgated in 2007.

Pak government not at war with Army: Zardari

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In the wake of memo scandal, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said that his government is not at war with the Army, judiciary.

`Musharraf will be arrested on his arrival in Pak`

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Pervez Musharraf, currently living in Dubai and London in self-exile, plans to return to Pakistan on January 25 or 27.

Ijaz to testify in memo case mid-January

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Mansoor Ijaz has offered his BlackBerry for forensic investigation about his alleged communication with Husain Haqqani.

Zardari `will respect` Parliament probe in Memogate

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A 3-member judicial commission headed by Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa is also probing the memo scandal.

Pakistan rejects India’s Sir Creek stand

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Pakistan said it does not recognise the baseline system, which encroaches upon its territory.

Pakistani gets 3-year jail in US on nuclear charge

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Nadeem has been sentenced to 37 months in prison by a US court for illegally exporting nuclear-related materials to his country.

Ensure fair treatment to Haqqani: US to Pakistan

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The US so far had refrained from responding to questions on Husain Haqqani, terming that it was an internal matter of Pakistan.

US looking forward to working with Sherry Rehman

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Sherry Rehman will reach in the US over the weekend to occupy the position that was vacated by Husain Haqqani.

`Ties with Israel can bring India-Pakistan closer`

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Mush said acceptance of Israel could also help in bringing Pak and India closer and stressed that Pak should hold diplomatic relations with Israel.

Violence at protest march near Bilawal House

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Pakistani riot police fired in the air and lobbed tear gas on a group of protesters seeking to march to the house of President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pakistan rejects J&K as India`s integral part

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Pakistan Friday said Jammu and Kashmir continues to be a disputed territory, rejecting India`s assertion that the entire state is its integral part.

Bhattarai must resign if peace talks fail: CPN-UML

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A senior opposition leader Friday said the Prime Minister should step down if the upcoming "decisive talks" to discuss major irritants lead nowhere.

Extra-judicial deaths must end: Nawaz Sharif

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Peace would remain elusive until the government takes steps to halt extra-judicial killings, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif warned on Friday.

Eight NATO troops killed in Afghanistan blasts

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Eight NATO soldiers have been killed in a series of bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, the military said on Friday.

Finland to close embassy in Pakistan

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Finland plans to close down its embassy in Pakistan during 2012 due to budgetary constraints.

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