Bomb blast in Karachi

10 policemen are killed in bomb blast near PIDC.

Pakistan vs England 3rd ODI

Pakistan won 3rd International one day against England by 23 runs

Earthquake in Northern areas of Pakistan

6.3 RS earthquake jolt the areas of Punjab, NWFP and Kashmir in Pakistan.

Blast in minibus kills 12 people in Turkey

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Evacuation Warning issued for Thatta due to Indus river flood

Evacuation Warning issued for Thatta  due to Indus river flood

Bomb blasts in Peshawar

Suicide bomb blast in Saddar, Peshawar kills 3 people including senior
police officer.

Iranian President escapes assassination attempt

Bomb blast missed the target and Iranian President survives.

MQM MNA assassinated

MQM MNA Raza Haider assassinated in North Nazimabad, Karachi.

Airblue Plane crashed

Airblue plane crashed near Islamabad Hills carrying 146 passengers from Karachi.

Suicide attack outside residence of Mian Iftikhar in Nowshera

5 people are injured. Son of Mian Iftikhar was killed 2 days ago by unknown terrorist.This time they have targeted the Information Minister.

Taliban may be planning coordinated and simultaneous attacks on major cities of Pakistan as the Government is under pressure on many fronts in deep trouble on economic front too. 

Pakistan level the cricket test series against Australia

Pakistan win the second test match against Australia by 3 wickets.

COAS post tenure extended for 3 years by Pakistani Prime Minister

COAS of Pakistan General Pervaiz Kayani post tenure extended for 3
years by Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani.

Murli took 800 wickets

Muralitharan in his last test match took record 800th wicket against India.

Liaquat Mengal shot dead in Kalat

Senior leader of BNP Liaquat Mengak was killed in Kalat by Unknown people.

Explosion in Kyber Agency

Large explosion in Khyber Agency has killed at least 5 people and injured dozen.Bomb blast took place in Friday Market.

Bomb blast in Swat

Bomb explosion at bus terminal in Mingora injures 15 people.

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Riots in Quetta

Violent protest broke out in Quetta toady after the assassination of former senator Habib Jalib, leader of Baluchistan National party.

Suicide bomb attack in Kohat

Suicide bomb attack targeted tribal elder in Kohat district. No injuries or deaths are reported.

Muralidharan to retire from Cricket

Srilankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has decided to retire from international cricket.

Bomb blasts in Lahore

25 People killed in twin blasts in Lahore within the premises of Data Darbar.

Cylinder blast in Hyderabad

Cylinder blast near Halanaka grid station kills 4 people in Hyderabad.

Low intensity blasts in Lahore

Low intensity blasts occur in Hall road near electronics market of Lahore. Several people are injured.

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Bomb blast in Quetta

Bomb blast on Airport road of Quetta city kills 2 people

Explosion in Dera Ismail Khan Kills 4

Police vehicle was the target of explosion results in killing of 4 people in DIK

27 dead in suicide bomb blast in Qisa Khawani Bazaar, Peshawar

Bomb blast occur after protest rally of political party against electricity load shedding ended.DSP Peshawar and several party leaders are among dead. Most of the injured are in serious condition and being treated at Lady Reading Hospital.



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8 drowned in Indus river

8 people are reported to be drowned while crossing the Indus river near Dadu-Moro Bridge. Bodies of 2 people have been recovered while the search for others is ongoing.
See below the location of Dadu-Moro Bridge.

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30 killed in twin Bomb blasts in Kohat IDP camp

2 Bomb blasts have been reported in Kucha Pukka IDP camp in Kohat.At least 30 people are killed and more than 50 injured.


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8 people killed in bomb blast inside the Civil Hospital, Quetta

Suspected suicide bomber explodes himself outside the Emergency gate of Hospital and kill 8 people including policeman and TV channel cameraman. It is second explosion to have occured outside the ER of hospital preceded by similar explosion in Jinnah Hospital, Karachi in February this year.

Below is the map of Civil Hospital, Quetta

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News channels banned in Hyderabad, Sindh

Since yesterday, major news channels including Geo News, Express News, ARY World news and Aaj Tv are off air in Hyderabad city.

Shoaib Malik divorced Ayesha

Shoaib Malik sends divorce papers to Ayesha Siddiqui. Siddiqui family accepts divorce papers - Indian media

Bomb blast reported near Saddar area of Peshawar

Explosion near Saddar area of Peshawar is reported.

Blast in Timergara targeting ANP gathering

Bomb blast is reported in Timergara at ANP gathering.

Second bomb blast reported in Russia's Ingushetia region

One policeman was killed in bomb blast reported earlier in same location where second blast went off.

Case registered against Shoaib Malik in India.

A FIR has been registered against Shoaib Malik in Hyderabad(India) on charges of harassment and fraud.

Americans revised airport screening policy

Pakistanis are exempted from screening procedure. Only the suspects combined with intelligence information will be subjected to screening process.

NAB writes letter to Swiss Attorney General

NAB asks Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against
President Asif Ali Zardari

Bomb blast rocks Kizlyar city of Dagestan.

Dagestan is in the Caucasus region of Russian federation.Blast occur near cinema killing 2 people.


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Shoaib Malik to marry Sania Mirza in April

Multiple bomb blasts in subway of Moscow killed dozens

Bomb blasts shakes the subway of Moscow and killed more than 20
people. Motives behind the blasts is not known. However. the blame
seems to be directed at Chechen militants.

Islamic studies metric paper out by SMS

1st paper of Islamic studies (metric) Karachi board has been out by sms then postponed by Controller board. This is second paper which has been out in this year followed by Quetta Board.

After news break of postponed paper, students of metric class start violence at board office located at I.I. Chundrigarh road and hurt three employees.

Later on 30 students have been arrested by blocking nursary Shahra-e-Faisal road, Gulshan Churangi and University road.

Daylight saving time

Clocks will be forwarded by one hour from 1st April to 31st October 2010.

Strong earthquake of 6.1 magnitude shakes Manila

There are no immediate reports of causalities.

Blast heard in Dera Ismail Khan

Powerful blast has been heard in Dera Ismail Khan.

Hand grenade attack kills one in Quetta, Pakistan

Attack occur near Golimar Chowk. Motive behind the attack is not known.


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Pakistan Govt file review petition on NRO

Review petition challenges the NRO verdict of Supreme Court and
reopening of Swiss cases against President Zardari.

Bomb blast in Quetta killed 3 people

Remote control 5 KG Bomb was planted in Cycle and target police vehicle and killed 2 policemen and 1 other person.


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Sahil reunited with his father

Sahil will return to UK today after 2 weeks ordeal of kidnapping with his father.

Sahil's father may be involved in kidnapping

Police is suspecting Sahil's father Raja Naqash in kidnapping of his own son. Sahil was kidnapped from Jehlum on 3rd March and recovered from Kharian, Punjab a day earlier. A ransom of 100,000 British Pounds was also paid in ransom in Paris.

4 dead in firing incident on Taxi on Tipu Sultan Road, Karachi

Motives behind the firing is not known but the deceased persons were affiliated with MQM-Haqiqi. Bodies have been transferred to Jinnah Postgraduate Hospital.

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One killed in bomb blast in Soldier Bazaar, Karachi

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3 killed in American drone strike in Datta Khel, North Waziristan

American drone attack in Datta Khel area of Miramshah killed 3 people. Identities of deceased persons is still not known.

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Road trafic accident near Sehwan claims 13 lives.

Accident between truck and mazda on Indus Highway near Sehwan killed 13 people including children and women.

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15 dead in multiple blasts in Afghanistan

3 NATO soldiers also died in blasts. Blasts location are Tirin Kot and Muqur district.Map below shows the location of blast sites.

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3 dead in firing incident in Peshawar

According to police, 3 people are killed in New Garhi, Peshawar which also includes the member of Peace committee.

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10 dead in Mingora suicide blast

Blast was targeted at security check post and killed 10 people.

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Lahore under Attack.5 bomb blasts within an Hour

All bomb blasts are of low intensity and carried out through remote control.
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Bomb blast reported near Moon Market of Lahore

Many people are injured. Cause of blast is not known.

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38 dead in suicide bomb blasts in Lahore Cantt area.

Target of the blast was Army vehicle and at least 10 Pakistani soldiers are killed. More than 50 people are injured. Blasts location is R.A Bazaar.

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Renowned religious scholar shot dead in Karachi

Mufti Saeed Jalapuri was assassinated along with 3 others in Sachal area of Karachi.

4 killed in suicide bomb blast in Bara Qadeem Chowk, Peshawar

Powerful bomb blast occur near security check post or vehicle. 4 including 2 security personnel are dead and several children are reportedly injured.


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Sahil still in kidnappers custody

Punjab law minister Rana Sanaullah earlier claimed that UK national Sahil has been released from kidnappers from Sialkot but police has denied such claim. 6 year old Sahil was kidnapped on 4th March 2010 from Jehlum, Punjab.

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Explosives found on Dubai bound airline in Karachi

Suspected person belongs to Rajan Pur, Punjab.Airblue flight was Scheduled to fly to Dubai on 11.30 PST.

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15 dead in multiple Amercian drone attacks in Datta Khel, Pakistan

American drone missiles targeted Datta Khel area of Miranshah and killed many people. Like Taliban, American drone missiles also targeted the people coming to rescue the people injured in missile attack.

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Shoaib Malik and Rana Naveed Banned for one year

Pakistan cricket board has accepted the recommendations of Inquiry committee set up to investigate the reasons behind the defeat of of Pakistan cricket team by Australia and banned the Shoaib Malik and Rana Naveed for one year and also imposed the fine of Rs.2 million. Shahid Afridi fined Rs 3 million and Umer Akmal Rs 2 million. Lifetime ban has been imposed on Muhammed Yousuf and Younis Khan from international cricket.

5 killed in attack on World Vision office in Oghi area of Mansehra

Unknown people attack the office of World Vision in Oghi area of Mansehra district of NWFP and killed 5 people including 2 women. Attackers managed to flee from area.


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American drone attack in Miranshah, Pakistan

At least 5 people killed in American drone missile attack in North Waziristan.

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Fire erupts in National girls hostel in Lalkurti, Rawalpindi

6 girls die as a result of accidental fire in National girls hostel located in Lalkurti area of Rawalpindi Cantt. Fire is under control.


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8 dead in car bomb blast in Lahore

Suspected suicide car blast target was FIA building in Model Town of Lahore. More than 40 people are injured. Building collaped as a result of blast.


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Abu Yahya al-Libi arrested in Pakistan

Abu Yahya al-Libi was arrested 72 hrs ago on M9 near Nooriabad.He is an American citizen, Al-Qaeda leader and 6th on the list of most wanted people by FBI. He has been shifted to Islamabad for interrogation. According to sources, American intelligence leads play an important part in capturing the Al-Qaeda leader.

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Bomb blast in Quetta kills 2 FC soldiers

Remote control bomb blast occur on Ispani Road of Quetta.

10 killed in suicide bomb blast in Hangu

Suicide bomb blast occur near petrol pump in Tul Bazar of Hangu region. At least 15 people are injured. [mappress]

Attack on DPO Matiari on national highway

Luckily the DPO was not in the vehicle at the time of firing.Firing incident occur near Bhit Shah, Matiari


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Bomb blast in Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology, Khuzdar

2 students are killed and 10 injured.

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Live coverage of Chile earthquake by CN5 Chile

Streaming Video by Ustream.TV

47 dead in Chile earthquake

Death toll could rise in wake of huge earthquake that rattles central Chile. Santiago Airport has been closed. There are reports of buildings collapse in Santiago.

5 dead in suicde bomb blast in Karak, Pakistan

5 including 4 policemen were killed in suicide bomb blast near police station in Karak. Ex Nazim Moinuddin was also killed. At least 20 people were injured. It was first ever suicide bomb blast in Karak city. Police station building collapsed as a result of blast.
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Massive earthquake shakes Chile

Magnitude of 8.8 earthquake recorded near Concepcion, Chile. Tsunami warning has been issued for Chile, Antarctica, Ecuador, and Columbia.


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Suspected suicide blast in Mingora, Swat

Suicide bomb blast in Nissat Chowk, Mingora targeted security forces convoy that results in death of 5 people and 15 injured. All markets are closed and streets look deserted. Several shops and cars are damaged as result of blast.



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Twin suicide attacks in Police stations in Mansehra

Area police incharge is killed while 8 other policemen are injured in suicide bomb attacks.

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Army arrested Mamadou Tandja in Niamey, Niger

According to Arab TV report, Army has arrested President of Niger in a coup attempt which lasted for several hours. He was president of Niger since 1999.

Gunfire around Presidential Palace in Niamey, Niger

Smoke is seen to be rising from Presidential Palace and gunfire can be heard in Niamey, Niger.

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American drone attack near Miranshah.

3 people are reported dead due to drone missile attack in Darghah, Miranshah.

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10 dead in mosque blast in Kaka Khail area of Khyber Agency

Banned militant outfit was target of the blast and at least 10 people are killed.

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Over 50 killed in blast in Darmela area of Orakzai Agency

Powerful suicide bomb blast occur in cattle show. Over 100 people are injured. Area is situated near Afghanistan.


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20 dead in train collision in Belgium

At least 20 are dead in head on collision in Halle, Belgium. Service between Paris and Belgium is suspended.
Below is the map of Halle, Belgium.


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Attorney General meets Chief Justice

This meeting is very important in view of the yesterday's events. Judiciary seems to be interested in collapsing the current democratic system and wants to install Taliban like minded people in executive posts.

Bomb blast in Dadu, Sindh

Suspected suicide bombing in Dadu city of Sindh province killed 3 people. Injured people are being shifted to Civil Hospital. Blasts in rural Sindh are extremely rare. Bomb blast location is Cinema Chowk. See below the location of blast site in Dadu.


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Militants attack FC convoy on National Highway Qalat

Frontier Core convoy was attacked on National Highway of Qalat with local made hand grenade. 2 FC soldiers are injured.

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Blast in Quetta reported

Blast in Saryaab area of Quetta is reported. No loss of life is reported.

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Twin suicide blasts in Bannu, Pakistan kills 12 including 7 policemen

Twin powerful blasts in Police Line area of Bannu kills 12 including 7 policemen. Injured people are being transported to Civil Hospital. Electricity of the area has been disconnected. District Police Officer of Bannu is seriously injured in Suicide attack.

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Assassination attempt on Shaikh Rashid in Rawalpindi

At least 4 persons are killed and fate of Shaikh Rashid is unknown. He was present in office at the time of firing.
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Loud explosion in Connecticut power plant near Hartford

Gas line explodes in Power plant. Many are feared dead and details are coming.

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10 dead in bomb blast outside ER of JPMC, Karachi

Bomb blast outside Emergency ward of Jinnah Post graduate Medical Centre, Karachi. Many people are feared dead and dozens injured [mappress]

Australia wins by 3 runs in 20-20 match against Pakistan

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13 dead in suicide bomb blast on Sharai-e-Faisal, Karachi

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Dr Aafia Siddiqui guilty of attacking US soldiers. Jury Decides

Jury has declared Dr Aafia guilty of attacking US soldiers in Afghanistan. It seems that American Justice system is biased towards Muslims as there was no clear evidence of Dr Aafia attacking the US soldiers.

Death toll in American drone attacks reaches to 30 in Datta Khel

18 Missiles were fired from 8 pilot-less spy drone planes yesterday and killed 30 people in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan. After the unconfirmed death of Taliban chief on 14th January 2010, this is the biggest drone attack by America.

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14 including 3 US soldiers killed in bomb blast in Timergarah, Lower Dir

Road side bomb blast near girls school in Timergarah killed 3 US soldiers and 10 local people. [mappress]

12 dead in suicide bomb blast in Bajour Agency

Suicide blast occur near security check post, killed 12 and injured 30 people. [mappress]

American drone attack in Datta Khel killed 5 people

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3 killed in Sohbatpur blast

At least 12 people are injured and 3 dead in restaurant blast in Sohbutpur, Baluchistan. Motives behind the blast are not known but Baloch Insurgents are believed to be responsible for the unrest in province. Below is the map of the Sohbatpur.


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2 policemen killed in firing in Peshawar

Exchange of fire between unknown people and police is still ongoing. Incident occur near Yadgar Chowk. Motives behind the firing on police is still not known.


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Powerful explosion in Panjgur Market

At least 5 people are hurt as a result of blast in Panjgur Market. Cause of blast is not known. One person is critically injured.Below is the map of Panjgur, Balochistan.


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American drone plane crashed in Miranshah, Pakistan

Local people have claimed the responsibility for drone plane crash.

Suicide bomb attack on Police station in Tank

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Firing in different areas of Karachi.

Firing started in Gulistan-e-Johar and spreads into Sher Pao Colony, Qaidabad, Drig Road, Hasan Square, Eassa Nagri, Sohrab Goth and Shah Faisal Colony. Two people have been killed and many injured. 4 cars also set into fire.Shops and Markets are closed in these areas. Police stands still on all these incidents.

Markers in the map below shows the location of the areas mentioned above.
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Explosives found in Laptop at Munich Airport

Airport has been sealed. Suspect is at large. Nigerian man tried to blow up the plane on last year Christmas day.
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American drone attack on Datta Khel, North Waziristan

There are reports of the American Drone attack in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan. More drone attacks in the same area are expected. [mappress]

Bomb blast at Dalazak Road, Peshawar

Target of the bomb blast was MPA Aurangzeb who is reportedly injured along with 3 other persons. Blast location is Dalazak Road.


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Suicide attack in market of Musa Qala, Afghanistan killed 16 people.

Suicide bomb attack also wounds 16 people. Target seems to be the police party patrolling the city. Below is the map of the city.

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10 killed by Amercian drone attack in Pasalkot, N.Waziristan

Illegal American drone missile attack inside Pakistani Territory killed 10 people in Pasalkot village of North Waziristan. Below is the map showing Pasalkot.
News Update : Unconfirmed reports indicates the drone attack target was Chief of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Hakimullah Mehsud.

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2 Killed in playground explosion in Tank. Pakistan

At least 2 children are reportedly killed and 5 injured in playground explosion in Tank city. [mappress]

11 school kids killed in Train collision near Mian Channo, Punjab

Due to the heavy fog and un-gated Railway crossing, school bus collided with Lahore-bound Jaffer train near Mian Channo. 11 children and bus driver killed in an accident. [mappress]

Nuclear Physics scientist killed in Qeytariyeh, Tehran

Remote control bomb blast planted in Motorbike killed the Dr. Massoud Ali-Mohammadi in Qeytariyeh neighborhood of Tehran. It seems to be the work of Israeli Intelligence Agency Mossad.


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Bus hijacked near Muridke, Punjab

Passenger bus hijacked near Murdke, Punjab. Muridke is the hub of banned sectarian parties.

News Update: Police encounter resulted in release of passengers and police has arrested 6 kidnappers.

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Firing erupts in different areas of Karachi

Firing has erupted in different areas of Karachi which includes Liyari, Pak Colony, Dhobi Gath and Old Golimar . 44 people have been killed in last 4 days due to targeted killings of political workers of MQM and PPP.

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4 dead in American drone attack in Ali Khel, North Waziristan

American drone attack fired 2 missiles and killed 4 suspected militants in Ali Khel, North Waziristan. Below is the map of Ali Khel.



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American drone attack in Palali, Miranshah killed 3

Illegal American Pilot less drone attack target suspected militant Hideout and killed 3 people.


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6 dead in Baldia town, Karachi blast

Blast occur in house located in Baldia town area of Karachi. It seems to be the militants safe house where bombs were kept. Police has arrested 4 suspected people.

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Firing in different areas of Lyari, Karachi kills 8

Indiscriminate firing incidents occur in areas of Dhobi Ghat, Eid Ghah, Ghas Mandi etc. 13 people have been injured. Hotel is also set on fire by unknown people.



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Suicide bomb blast in Gardez, Afghanistan kills 8

Bomb blast occur in local market and target was apparently Afghan Security force. Below is the map of Gardez.


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US drone strike kills 15 in Datta Khel, North Waziristan

Multiple US drone attacks kills at least 15 people in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan. It is believed that planning to kill CIA agents in Afghanistan last week was originated from this area.



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Suicide bomb attack kills 6 in Makhachkala, Dagestan

Suicide attack target police and killed 6 and injured 16 in Capital of Dagestan Republic. Muslims predominate in population. Below is the map of Makhachkala.



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Blast in Trar Khel, Rawalakot kills 3 army soldiers

Blast occur near army barrack and kills 3 people. Injured are shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalakot. It seems to be suspected suicide bomb attack.This is second suicide blast in Azad Kashmir in 10 days. Below is the map of Trar Khel.



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Burj Khalifa, Dubai inaugurated

World tallest building Burj Khalifa inaugurated by President of Dubai. Below is the map of Burj Khalifa.


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Roadside bomb blast in Hungo killed former minister.

Remote controlled bomb blast killed Haji Ghani-ur-Rehman, a former member of NWFP Assembly in Hungo. He was related to Pakistan Peoples Party. Total of 4 people killed in bomb blast.


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100 dead in Suicide blast in Lakki Marwat, Pakistan

Suicide attack was carried out through car in Shah Hassan Khel area and rescue efforts have started. More than 200 people are trapped inside the debris. People spent whole night under open sky. There is shortage of doctors, nurses and life saving medicines.
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CNG prices raised to Rs 53.63 from Rs 48.54 /KG

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) of Pakistan has issued the notification of 18 percent increase in the prices of natural gas. OGRA has also increased the CNG prices to Rs 53.63 from 48.54 /KG with effect from Ist January 2010.