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Crackdown on Waziristan tribes

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN—The Political administration of South Wazirstan has cracked down on five sub clans of Wazir Ahmad Zai tribe and three sub clans of the Mahsood tribe.  Dozens of business resources of these clans have also been sealed off, and many tribesmen have been imprisoned, in connection with rocket  >> >>
 

NWFP PA passes disputed Hasba bill
Bureau Report

PESHAWAR—The NWFP Assembly has accepted the slightly amended Hasba Bill 2006 as a balanced Ordinance in the Province as a step towards promulgation of Islamic laws. The Bill was accepted on Monday, after being proposed by Provincial law Minister Malik Zafar Azam and was criticized by the opposition, and was also proposed to be forwarded to the Select Committee for further implementations. While debating the proposed and accepted Bill, ANP MPA, Bashir Bilour criticized it as being a purely politically motivated issue, and said that if the government was so sincere about promulgating  >> >>


 

Bush offers President help to investigate Dargai bombing
Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—President George W Bush on Monday in a telephone call to President General Pervez Musharraf reiterated US commitment to a long- term, broad-based strategic relationship with Pakistan. The US President said Pakistan was a key ally of the United States and their ties will further strengthen in the days ahead. President Bush also reiterated his commitment to take these relations forward. He offered condolences on behalf of the American people over the attack that killed 42 army recruits in Dargai. President Bush >> >>

 

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