Karachi

Musharraf continues his political meetings, hold talks with top Sindh leaders

 Musharraf continues his political meetings, hold talks with top Sindh leadersKarachi, Feb. 28 : Continuing his meetings with the country's top political figures, Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has met important leaders of Sindh province here.

Musharraf met Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi and Mumtaz Ali Bhutto over lunchon meeting, which was hosted by former Provincial Assembly member, Jam Karam.

However, no details of the meeting were made public.

Sindh politician, Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi also refused to comment on the meeting.

Pak goes into denial again, says Indian Navy responsible for 26/11

Indian Navy LogoKarachi/Islamabad, Feb. 27 : Going into denial mode once again, Pakistan on Friday squarely laid the blame for the terror attacks on Mumbai on November 26, 2008 at the doorstep of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.

Addressing a press conference here, Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir, categorically ruled out laying the blame for the terror strikes on the Pakistan Navy or the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), and added that the ten terrorists, including lone survivor Ajmal Amir Kasab, did not use the sea route from Pakistan to India to carry out their mission.

Former Pak cricket players annoyed by ‘dead’ Karachi pitch

Former Pak cricket players annoyed by ‘dead’ Karachi pitch Karachi, Feb. 26 : The Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka may have inked its name in the game's history books for the huge number of runs scored, but several former Pakistan cricket players have expressed their annoyance over the lifeless track.

Is Musharraf plotting his political comeback?

Karachi, Feb. 25: Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf may have regularly denied reports that he is planning to re-enter the political by lanes of Islamabad, but it seems that he still nurtures dream of making a comeback to the political scene of the country.

Continuing his recent strings of meeting with several political leaders, Musharraf met Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) Chief, Pir Pagara.

Sources said Musharraf and Pagara discussed the current political scenario, and a probable tie-up between the former allies in near future.

Musharraf also discussed about the proposed lawyers' march, to which several parties including the Nawaz Sharif headed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have lent support.

Miandad to train Afghanistan’s cricket team

Miandad to train Afghanistan’s cricket teamKarachi, Feb. 21 : Top Pakistani cricket officials may have denied Javed Miandad more say in the working of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but the veteran cricketer is in great demand in Afghanistan.

Miandad has said that he has received an invitation from Afghanistan to give tips to their cricketers.

"I received a telephone call from Afghanistan''s Sports Minister who wanted me to tour their country. I have no problems in travelling to Afghanistan and giving tips to their cricketers," The News quoted Miandad, as saying.

Taliban developing a strong ‘terror network’ in Karachi

Taliban developing a strong ‘terror network’ in KarachiKarachi, Feb. 19 : In association with various local jihadi outfits, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has developed a strong network in Karachi.

Police sources have told the Daily times that banned sectarian outfits are active in various parts of Karachi and are closely connected with the TTP.

The network of Baitullah Mehsud-led TTP is involved in major illegal activities, and also financially sponsors militancy in Tribal Areas.

Recently arrested associates of Mehsud disclosed the prominent presence of jihadis in Karachi.

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