Gilani urges militants to renounce violence

Saturday, May 3, 2008, 12:13 [IST]

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Islamabad, May 3: Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has offered to talk to militants willing to renounce violence and be a part of the democratic process in Pakistan. Addressing the Balochistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Quette on Friday, Gilani said terrorism is a serious threat to peace, security and stability of Pakistan. "I appeal to all extremists to renounce violence and be a part of the democratic process," he added. He reiterated the Pakistan People's Party's (PPP) commitment to the resolution of Balochistan's issues, the Daily Times reported.

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Flights from Karachi disrupted: Pakistan Airline

Saturday, May 12, 2007,12:09 [IST]

Karachi, May 12: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said today all domestic and international flights from Karachi were delayed because cabin crews could not reach the airport because of road blocks. The main road to the airport in Pakistan's biggest city was blocked today apparently in a bid by government supporters to disrupt plans by the country's suspended chief justice to hold a rally with his supporters in the city. ''There has been a disturbance.....

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Musharraf rules out US strikes in Pakistan

Friday, July 27, 2007,15:16 [IST]

Islamabad, July 27: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said today his forces were fully capable of dealing with al Qaeda militants and dismissed the possibility of US forces taking anti-terrorism action on Pakistani soil. Musharraf's remarks came after a spate of statements from US officials suggesting the US military kept open the option of a strike against Taliban and al Qaeda targets on Pakistani territory. ''It is very clear that here on Pakistani territory only.....