national:
US raises Pakistan aid to $55 million
“We obviously are closely monitoring what is an unfolding and ongoing disaster in Pakistan,” said P.J. Crowley.
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05:28 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
“We obviously are closely monitoring what is an unfolding and ongoing disaster in Pakistan,” said P.J. Crowley.
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05:28 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
local:
Four bodies found in rainwater-filled pits, drains
Two children and two young men were found dead due to drowning by heavy rains in Karachi.
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05:15 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
Two children and two young men were found dead due to drowning by heavy rains in Karachi.
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05:15 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
front-page:
Hundreds marooned in Balochistan due to flooding
Loralai, Harnai, Ziarat and other areas received rainfall on Monday night and flooding in areas left six people dead.
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04:52 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
Loralai, Harnai, Ziarat and other areas received rainfall on Monday night and flooding in areas left six people dead.
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04:52 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
front-page:
Spell of torrential rain ends in the country
There will be a break in the rain in the next three days. However, there could be scattered or isolated rain: FFD chief.
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04:20 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
There will be a break in the rain in the next three days. However, there could be scattered or isolated rain: FFD chief.
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04:20 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
front-page:
Muzaffargarh town gives a haunted look
A fresh flood in the Indus is likely to hit the already inundated areas of Kot Addu, Sanawan, Gurmani and Qasba Gujrat.
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03:58 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
A fresh flood in the Indus is likely to hit the already inundated areas of Kot Addu, Sanawan, Gurmani and Qasba Gujrat.
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03:58 AM PST | Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 |
world:
Attacks target Iraq security forces, killing six
Explosions and gunmen in Iraq killed six people, including two members of an anti-al-Qaida group and two policemen.
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11:55 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
Explosions and gunmen in Iraq killed six people, including two members of an anti-al-Qaida group and two policemen.
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11:55 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
pakistan:
Chinese ambassador assured full support to Pakistan
Zhaohui said the people of Pakistan will never be left alone and China is devising a comprehensive plan to help floods victims.
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10:47 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
Zhaohui said the people of Pakistan will never be left alone and China is devising a comprehensive plan to help floods victims.
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10:47 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
pakistan:
Pakistan Taliban urge government to reject US aid
“We condemn foreign aid and believe that it will lead to subjugation. Our jihad against America will continue.”
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10:19 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
“We condemn foreign aid and believe that it will lead to subjugation. Our jihad against America will continue.”
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10:19 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
pakistan:
General Kayani visits flood affected areas
The COAS pledged that the army will reach out to all those who have been affected by the floods.
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09:03 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
The COAS pledged that the army will reach out to all those who have been affected by the floods.
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09:03 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
cricket:
India crash to Tuffey pace in tri-series opener
New Zealand defeated India by 200 runs in the opening match of the triangular one-day series.
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09:00 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
New Zealand defeated India by 200 runs in the opening match of the triangular one-day series.
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09:00 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
pakistan:
Punjab govt is doing politics over flood: Awan
“Not even Rs.480 out of the planned 480 Billion is being used to deal with the emergency situation,” says Awan.
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07:43 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
“Not even Rs.480 out of the planned 480 Billion is being used to deal with the emergency situation,” says Awan.
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07:43 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
pakistan:
Two TV channels say shut over anti-Zardari reports
"The cable operators have told us they cannot broadcast our service because of threats from PPP workers."
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06:21 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
"The cable operators have told us they cannot broadcast our service because of threats from PPP workers."
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06:21 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
metropolitan:
Rehman Malik orders for peace committees in Karachi
The interior minister also announced the establishment of a special cell for terrorists alert.
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06:14 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
The interior minister also announced the establishment of a special cell for terrorists alert.
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06:14 PM PST | Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 |
HIGHLIGHTS
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Effects of population growth
The problem of overpopulation is hanging like Damocles’ sword over our heads. -
Costs of floods
The cash-starved government needs immediate international support to undertake relief efforts.
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