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300 suicide attackers present in Pakistan: Rashid

300 suicide attackers present in Pakistan: RashidKarachi, Apr 6 : Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that as many as 300 suicide attackers are present in Pakistan and if they are not controlled, large-scale disaster may hit the country.

Talking to the media at the Jinnah International Airport, he said Pakistan was in the grip of suicide attacks and the whole nation would have to rise against them.

Condemning the suicide attack at an Imambargah in Chakwal, Rashid said the country was going through a critical phase, the Daily Times reported.

Altaf demands public hanging of culprits behind flogging of Swat girl

Altaf demands public hanging of culprits behind flogging of Swat girlKarachi, Apr 6 : Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has asked President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Interior Adviser Rehman Malik to publicly hang those who had flogged a young girl in Swat.

He made this demand while delivering a telephonic address on Sunday at a MQM women wing's rally at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah.

No ICL players would be considered for national squad: Pak selectors

Pakistan Cricket Board Karachi, Apr. 5 : Pakistan selectors have made it clear that players who have joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), would not be considered for the national squad even if they terminate their contract with the league.

“We wanted clarifications on whether we could consider the ICL players who have made themselves available for national selection. But we have been told by the cricket board they can’t be considered at this stage,” The Dawn quoted one of the selector, as saying.

Akhtar passes first fitness test

Akhtar passes first fitness testKarachi, Apr. 3 : Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has managed to pass through the first of series fitness tests before the Pakistan Cricket Board declares him fit for the national duty against Australia.

According to The News, Akhtar looked in great shape during the test.

Chief selector, Abdul Qadir confirmed that Akhtar has cleared the first hurdle, but made it clear that he would need to fair well in all the endurance checks.

Shocking tales of Pak female health workers sexual harassment by colleagues surface

Shocking tales of Pak female health workers sexual harassment by colleagues surface Karachi, Apr 2 : The condition of women in Pakistan seems to be worsening by the day, with the latest being exploitation of Lady Health Supervisors (LHS) by their male colleagues who often use them to fulfill their shameless desires.

Male colleagues have been accused of treating their female counterparts working under the National Programme for Family Planning and Primary Health Care and the Extensive Programme for Immunisation shabbily.

Malay Indian woman in Karachi jail seeks help

Kangar (Malaysia), Apr. 2: A Malay Indian woman who is languishing in a jail in Karachi along with three others, has approached the Malaysian Government for help.

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