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DTN News: Pakistan - Latest Headlines News Dated January 15, 2011

DTN News: Pakistan - Latest Headlines News Dated January 15, 2011

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources DAWN News - Pakistan

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 15, 2011: Comprehensive daily news related to Pakistan - Latest Headlines News for the world of TODAY.

*Comprehensive daily news related to Pakistan - Latest Headlines News for the world of TODAY

Karachi unrest kills 27; PML-Q wants army operation

Saying that the government had failed to protect its citizens, the PML-Q suggested that a military operation was needed to restore peace in Karachi.
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Assailants torch 16 Nato oil tankers in Balochistan CHAMAN: Gunmen in Pakistan's southwest set ablaze 16 tankers carrying fuel for US and Nato troops in Afghanistan on Saturday, DawnNews reported. According to an AP report, a driver also was wounded during the attack. Local... Read more... (17 minutes ago) Today

Tunisia legal body says speaker is interim president TUNIS: Tunisia's Constitutional Council announced that under the constitution the speaker of parliament, not the prime minister, should be the interim president, state television reported on Saturday. Tunisian Prime Minister... Read more... (18 minutes ago) Today

Karachi unrest kills 27; PML-Q wants army operation KARACHI: The death toll in targeted killings and armed attacks in the city has risen to 27 in two days, DawnNews reported. However, Karachi Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Leghari told Reuters “at least 17... Read more... (2 hours ago) Today

PCRWR Chairman for enhancing expertise in handling water issues Chairman PCRWR stressed the need to conduct workshops and sharing knowledge and expertise in the areas of water resources and its effective and efficient use. Read more... (2 hours ago) Today

Ousted Tunisian president arrives in Saudi Arabia RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's state news agency said Tunisia's ousted president has arrived in the kingdom. The Saudi Press Agency cited a statement from the office of King Abdullah that said: ''we have welcomed in the Saudi kingdom... Read more... (3 hours ago) Today

“Power crisis can be overcome with coal-based electricity” Dr Samar Mubarak said Pakistan is the second country in the world which has huge coal reserves. Read more... (3 hours ago) Today

Five militants killed in Orakzai landmine blast KALAYA: A landmine blast killed five militants in the Orakzai tribal region on Saturday, television reports said. The explosion took place in Orakzai’s Ali Sherzai village, one report said. The militants were killed... Read more... (3 hours ago) Today

Vettori stands firm on Pakistan’s day WELLINGTON: Pakistan again exposed the brittleness of the New Zealand batting line up when they reduced the Black Caps to 246 for six at stumps on the first day of the second Test on Saturday. In what has become a familiar ... Read more... (4 hours ago) Today

World oil prices spike towards $100-per-barrel milestone “The market has been propelled by the weaker dollar, supply problems and falling energy reserves in the United States.” Read more... (4 hours ago) Today

Police arrests 35 suspects in Orangi search operation KARACHI: In the wake of incidents of targeted killings and armed attacks across Karachi, police arrested 35 suspects during a search operation in the city's Orangi Town area, DawnNews reported. The operation was conducted... Read more...

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