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17th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Lahore: 4 killed in various roof collapse

LAHORE, (The News): Four persons were killed and five others injured in various incidents of roof collapse at different places in Lahore, Geo News reported Saturday. According to rescue sources, a fragile structure came down at Chaudhry Road due … Continued

17th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Rains leave 100,000 affected: Indus, Chenab in high flood

Rescue 1122 workers buys in rescue operation in flood affected areas at Village Jokalian near Head Qadir Abad. — Photo by INP High level flood in River Indus at Guddu Barrage with ranging between 400,000 to 500,000 cubic foot per … Continued

16th Aug 2013

Pakistan: 400,000 cusecs cross Marala without major damage, 96 died across country

A disabled man crossing the inundated road during heavy rain in the city. — Online photo A view of the River Chenab during passing of 5 lac cusec floodtide. — Online photo Citizens facing hardships due to water inundated … Continued

15th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Fresh violence claims two more lives in Karachi

KARACHI, (The News): Two more persons lost their lives in the on-going violence throughout the metropolis Thursday, Geo News reported. According to Medico-Legal Officer Civil Hospital Aftab Channar, a body with bullet wounds was found from Bihar Colony area … Continued

15th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Rains paralyse life in Punjab cities

(File photo By Intikhab Hanif LAHORE, (Dawn):: Devastating rains in different cities of Punjab and other parts of the country killed a number of people and caused river and urban flooding on Wednesday. Swelling of river tributaries in the Gujranwala-Sialkot … Continued

14th Aug 2013

India: Submarine explosion, sailors feared dead

[TV screen grab of Indian Times Now channel shows an India submarine exploding in Mumbai (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)] Mumbai, (Hindustan Times): Eighteen Indian sailors were trapped and some killed after an explosion and a fire on a diesel-powered submarine berthed … Continued

14th Aug 2013

Pakistan: 6 trapped under debris after roofs collapse as rain hits Lahore

LAHORE, (The News): At least six people were trapped under debris as roofs of houses collapsed in different areas during the torrential rain that has been lashing the city since early morning, Geo News reported on Wednesday. Rainwater submerged … Continued

13th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Red alert issued as rain lashes Islamabad, Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Heavy rainfall with thunderstorm lashed the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Tuesday morning, turning the weather pleasant, Geo News reported. Rainwater filled the roads and streets of both the cities and presented the view of ponds. … Continued

13th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Train collides with car, kills four in Rajanpur

RAJANPUR: At least four people were killed in a car-train collision near Muhammadpur area in Rajanpur, Geo News reported. Police said Peshawar bound Khushhal Khan Khattak Express smashed into the car, crossing the railways line at Jhok Mahar, killing … Continued

12th Aug 2013

Pakistan: One killed from Indian firing in Rawalakot

[This picture shows an Indian army soldier near the heavily militarised Line of Control (LoC), the border dividing the disputed Kashmir region between India and Pakistan. — File photo] RAWALAKOT, (DAwn): Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel were firing across … Continued

11th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Five killed in Karachi violence

KARACHI, (Dawn): At least five people, including one policeman, were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi. Unknown gunmen opened fire near Chawla Market in Nazimabad, killing police official Nazim Abbas. Meanwhile, four people died in separate firing incidents … Continued

10th Aug 2013

Jammu & Kashmir: 2 killed, 30 injured; 30 structures, 7 vehicles set ablaze in Kishtwar violence

Kishtwar, J & K India, (GK NEWS NETWORK): Authorities clamped indefinite curfew and deployed army and paramilitary personnel in this mountainous township of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday following violent clashes between two communities leaving at least 2 person dead … Continued

10th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Firing, violent incidents kill four in Karachi

KARACHI, (The News): Four persons died in firing and violent incidents in different parts of the city here, Geo News reported Saturday morning. One person died of firing in the wee hours at old Sabzi Mandi, while unknown persons … Continued

9th Aug 2013

Pakistan: US issues travel alert, orders non-essential staff to leave Lahore

WASHINGTON, (Xinhua): The United States on Thursday night ordered non-emergency staff from its consulate general in Lahore, Pakistan to leave, citing specific terror threats. “The Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel from the U.S. Consulate … Continued

9th Aug 2013

Paksitan: Suicide attack on Quetta funeral kills 30

[Photo: Funeral prayers for slain police officer in Quetta. (Photo: Jang) QUETTA, (Dawn): A suicide blast at the funeral of a slain police officer in Quetta killed 30 members of the police force, including a DIG and SP, and 60 … Continued

9th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Ten killed in Quetta during عid al-Fitr prayers

QUETTA, (Dawn): At least 10 people were killed and many others injured on Friday in an attack that targetted a mosque the عid al-Fitr prayers near Quetta’s eastern bypass, DawnNews reported. The shooting came a day after a suicide bomber … Continued

8th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Blast at policeman’s funeral in Quetta kills 24

[Photo: The News] QUETTA,(Dawn): A suspected suicide blast at the funeral of a slain police officer in Quetta killed 24 people, including senior police official Fayyaz Sumbal, police sources said. It was difficult to determine the exact number of casualties, … Continued

7th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Four blasts target wine shops in Karachi

KARACHI, (The News): Panic gripped the metropolis as a series of coordinated bomb attacks targeted four wine shops Tuesday night, sparking fears days before Eid. The four attacks took place within the short span of one hour in Defence … Continued

7th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Two children amid three killed in explosion in Kashmore

KASHMORE, (The News): Three persons including two children were killed in an explosion at Goth Pervaiz Domki near Jahan Bukhshpur on Wednesday here, Geo News reported. Police said that an explosion took place at Goth Pervaiz Domki near … Continued

7th Aug 2013

Pakistan: Blast at football stadium kills seven in Lyari

[Photo: The News] KARACHI, (Dawn and Agencies): A bomb blast in Karachi early on Wednesday killed seven people and wounded 26 others, police said. The blast took place in the impoverished Lyari neighbourhood of the city after a football … Continued