Thursday 2nd September, 2010
Many dead after horrific attack in Lahore, Pakistan
Another 250 were wounded in the first major attack since huge floods devastated the country more than a month ago.
Terror suspect Mehsud charged in absentia
The United States has charged Hakimullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, with the US government still offering a reward of up to $5 million for information about him.
Pak releases another batch of 100 Indian fishermen
Pakistan on Thursday released another batch of 100 Indian fishermen from the Malir jail as part of a move by the authorities to free 442 fishermen, who have completed their prison terms.
UK provides Rs 1.10 billion aid for flood hit Pak kids
Pakistan News.NetThe Deputy Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Nick Clegg, on Thursday sanctioned Rs1.10 billion for the welfare of children in flood-ravaged Pakistan.
Female teacher killed by militants in Pakistan's Bajaur
Pakistan News.NetTaliban militants killed a female teacher and wounded two of her colleagues in an ambush in Pakistan's northwest tribal belt of Bajaur on Thursday, according to Pakistani officials.
Pak cricketers at centre of illegal betting allegations are innocent: Hasan
Pakistan News.NetPakistan's High Commissioner to Britain Wajid Shamsul Hasan said on Thursday that the three Pakistani cricketers at the centre of illegal betting allegations are innocent.
Pak, Holland to play charity hockey match for flood victims
Pakistan News.NetThe Netherlands will host a charity hockey match on September 14 to raise funds for Pakistan flood victims. This match will be played between Pakistan and Holland. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has extended its full support to the event.
English rugby chiefs planning crackdown on bent gambling
Pakistan News.NetThe Rugby Football Union, which governs the English Rugby, is planning a crackdown on bent gambling to prevent the kind of scandal rocking Pakistan cricket.
Kashmir unrest plays spoilsport for dry fruits business
Pakistan News.NetThe prevailing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir is playing spoilsport for the dry fruits business in the Kashmir Valley during the auspicious Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
No traditional Janmashtami festivities for 250,000 Pak Hindus at flood-relief camps
Pakistan News.NetAbout 250,000 Pakistani Hindus, who have been displaced by the worst floods in the country's history, had at best modest Janmashtami celebrations on Thursday.
World Bank raises aid for flood-hit Pak to one billion dollars
Pakistan News.NetThe World Bank has raised its emergency funding to Pakistan to one billion dollars to help the country cope with the unprecedented disaster caused by the floods.
Match-fixing cloud hangs over Kiwis historic 1994 win against Pak
Pakistan News.NetNew Zealand's Test win over Pakistan in 1994 has come under the scanner following the recent match-fixing allegations levelled against Pakistani players during their England tour.
Clegg says flood-hit Pak will need long-term aid
Pakistan News.NetBritish Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said Pakistan will require long-term aid in the wake of it being devastated by floods. Clegg was visiting one of the worst hit regions near Sukkur."It's going to take years and years for normality to come back to Pakistan," he said.
Pak gets two more US army choppers for flood relief operations
Pakistan News.NetPakistan has received two US army UH-60 BlackHawk helicopters. The choppers were delivered by the US Army's 16th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) as initial elements. The unit and its choppers will work with the Pakistan army in flood-hit areas.
Kerala film director drops tainted Pak cricketer Asif from cast
Pakistan News.NetDebutant Kerala film director Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri has dropped Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif from the cast of his movie following his alleged role in a match fixing scandal in England.
China rejects reports of troop deployment in Pakistan
Pakistan News.NetChina has rejected reports that claim the presence of over 11,000 troops in northern Pakistan, saying that 'ulterior motives' were involved in hurting Beijing's relations with India and Pakistan through such 'groundless reports'.
Pak team sponsor cancels deal with scandal-hit Amir
Pakistan News.NetSporting equipment manufacturer BoomBoom has suspended its relationship with 'spot-fixing' scandal-hit Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir.
'Spot fixing suspect' Asif dumped from Malayalam film
Pakistan News.NetPakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif, who is under scrutiny for 'spot-fixing' allegations in England, has been dropped from a Malayalam movie, its director has said.
Pak 'spot-fixers' may face England in ODI series if not 'charged': PCB boss
Pakistan News.NetPakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the three Pakistan cricketers facing 'spot-fixing' allegations could face England in the ODI series as long as they are not charged.
Angelina Jolie appeals for help for Pakistan flood victims
Pakistan News.NetAngelina Jolie, the UNHCR Ambassador, has released a video appealing for greater support for Pakistan flood victims.
Australian state considering ban on cricket match bets involving Pakistan
Pakistan News.NetThe Australian state of Victoria is reportedly urging all gaming and gambling regulators to consider banning bets on all cricket matches involving Pakistan.
Warne calls for life ban on tainted Pak players
Pakistan News.NetFormer Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has said that the Pakistani players, including captain Salman Butt, should face a life ban if found guilty of being involved in the Lord's Test 'spot-fixing' scandal.
Brit Pakistani boxing champ Amir Khan blasts Pakistan's cricket's 'cheats'
Pakistan News.NetBritish Pakistani boxer and WBA Light Welterweight champion Amir Khan has slammed Pakistan's cricket cheats, saying: "They've betrayed their country."
Pakistani pilgrims killed in bomb blasts
Pakistan News.NetPakistani bombers have targeted Shia Muslims, walking in a solemn procession.
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