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Gunmen kill Pakistani journalist

Feb 27 2013, 8:40am CST | by

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen shot dead a journalist in Pakistan's restive tribal region Wednesday, local media reported.

Islamabad, Feb 27 — Unidentified gunmen shot dead a journalist in Pakistan's restive tribal region Wednesday, local media reported. Malik Mumtaz was working for Geo Television and Jang group of...

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Kerry`s postponement of trip not a snub to Pakistan: US

Source: Zee News  |   Jun 20 2013, 4:24am CDT

Washington: The decision of its Secretary of State John Kerry not travelling to Islamabad during his 10-day trip of seven Asian countries, including India, should not be seen as a snub to Pakistan, the US has asserted. "Absolutely no ...

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Pakistan government using Netsweeper for internet filtering: Report

Source: The Express Tribune Pakistan  |   Jun 20 2013, 4:14am CDT

“Netswe­eper techno­logy is being implem­ented in Pakist­an for purpos­es of politi­cal and social filter­ing." Freedom on the net 2012 map. SOURCE: freedomhouse.org The Citizen Lab, an interdisciplinary laboratory based at the Munk Centre ...

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"Hope PTI disciplines him@YusraSAskari: The MNA demanding the release of Mumtaz Qadri is PTI's Mujahid Ali Khan, elected from NA-11, Mardan. On what grounds is PTI's mujahid ali khan asking for the release of mumtaz qadri?? Is this report correct?? What happened to rule of law"


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Extension of Satellite Backhaul Capacity for Pakistan

Source: Cellular-News  |   Jun 20 2013, 4:11am CDT

­European satellite operator, SES says that it has signed a multi-year multi-million dollar contract renewal with Pakistan's Supernet, for C-band capacity on the SES NSS-12 satellite at the prime orbital location of 57 degrees East. The capaci ...

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Pakistan people gave 'Flying Sikh' tag, claims Milkha Singh

Source: Times of India  |   Jun 20 2013, 1:21am CDT

Legendary sportsman Milkha Singh feels today's generation will know about his contribution and achievements in the field of sports primarily due to an upcoming film based on his life titled 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. The trailer and music of ...

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Pakistan: Children suffer as Pakistan battles measles epidemic

Source: Humanitarian News  |   Jun 20 2013, 1:10am CDT

LAHORE, June 20, 2013 (AFP) - In the intensive-care ward of Lahore's Mayo hospital, pale, spotty children cry in the intense heat of the Pakistani summer -- victims of a devastating measles outbreak. Punjab, Pakistan's most populous provin ...

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Bailout: IMF cautious on Pakistan’s bid for fiscal Adjustments

Source: The Express Tribune Pakistan  |   Jun 20 2013, 12:31am CDT

Pakistan is eyeing a $4.5 billion bailout package. ILLUSTRATION: JAMAL KHURSHID ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund gave a cautious response to Pakistan’s bid for deep fiscal adjustments in the new budget, as both ...

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Sino-Pak ties: China, Pakistan sign accord on economic zone

Source: The Express Tribune Pakistan  |   Jun 20 2013, 12:29am CDT

Top Chines­e firms will invest in SEZ to be set up near Lahore. Top Chinese firms will invest in SEZ to be set up near Lahore. CREATIVE COMMONS BEIJING: Pakistan on Wednesday signed a pact with Chinese Enterprise Confederation (CEC), a key Chinese bu ...

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Why is Pakistan bombing Afghanistan?

Source: Global Post  |   Jun 20 2013, 12:27am CDT

A U.S. soldier watches an explosion while patrolling in Kandahar province. (Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images) KABUL, Afghanistan — When the first Pakistani mortars landed in the farm-fields of eastern Afghanistan’s C ...

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LEADERSHIP: Pakistani Defense Spending And The Lost Cause

Source: Strategy Page  |   Jun 20 2013, 12:11am CDT

June 20, 2013: This year Pakistan is increasing its defense budget 15 percent (to $6.4 billion). There have been similar increases during the last few years. While Pakistan increases its defense spending every year, to try and keep ...

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Exploration and production: PPL, Orion may tie up for offshore drilling in Pakistan

Source: The Express Tribune Pakistan  |   Jun 19 2013, 11:56pm CDT

Orion team arrived in Pakistan earlier this month to thresh out technical details. PHOTO: FILE State-run Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Singapore-based oil and gas company Orion Energy are likely to form a joint ve ...

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Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Source: TIMES NOW.tv  |   Jun 19 2013, 9:58pm CDT

Pakistan made another brazen ceasefire violation on Wednesday (June 19). A group of four armed men from the Pakistani side were seen moving towards an Indian forward post in Krishna Ghati, opening indiscriminate fire along Line of C ...

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Community Chooses Energy over Polio Vaccines in Pakistan

Source: Humanitarian News  |   Jun 19 2013, 6:41pm CDT

Two more polio vaccine workers were shot dead in northwest Pakistan on Sunday. It is the latest attack on polio eradication efforts in Pakistan that extends back to a series of attacks at the end of 2012. The BBC cites 17 po ...

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Gunmen kill Pakistani journalist

Feb 27 2013, 8:40am CST | by

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen shot dead a journalist in Pakistan's restive tribal region Wednesday, local media reported.

Islamabad, Feb 27 — Unidentified gunmen shot dead a journalist in Pakistan's restive tribal region Wednesday, local media reported.

Malik Mumtaz was working for Geo Television and Jang group of newspapers in North Waziristan tribal region. He was also filing reports for Pashto-language Khyber television, Xinhua reported, quoting a report.

Mumtaz was returning home when the gunmen fired at his vehicle, killing him on the spot, Geo TV said.

TV anchor Hamid Mir said that he had been receiving threats.

No group claimed responsibility yet and the family said they did not have personal enmity with anyone.

Tribal Union of Journalists condemned the murder.

IANS

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