Saturday 4th September, 2010
Malaysian Home Ministry unit to vet net postings soon
The Malaysian Home Ministry has plans to set up a special unit to monitor sensitive postings on the Internet, including Facebook, the social networking site.
Pakistan releases second batch of 100 Indian fishermen
Pakistan Rangers handed over a second batch of 100 Indian fishermen to India's Border Security Force (BSF) at the Zero Line on Friday afternoon after a court in Pakistan ordered the release 442 fishermen who had completed their prison terms.
Shafiq, Irfan to replace 'tainted' trio in Pak ODI squad
Pakistan has called batsman Asad Shafiq and fast bowler Mohammad Irfan to replace the suspended Test skipper Salman Butt, fast bowlers Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Asif.
General VK Singh to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen military ties
South East Asia News.NetTo strengthen bilateral military ties with Sri Lanka, Army Chief General VK Singh will embark on a three day visit to the island nation on Sunday.
Pak Govt. accused of exploiting flood relief efforts for establishing many "Benazirabads"
South East Asia News.NetOpposition parties in Pakistan have accused the government of exploiting flood relief efforts to name the new towns established for the flood victims as "Benazirabad".
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility for Lahore attacks
South East Asia News.NetThe Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for carrying out Wednesday's triple bombing on a religious procession in Lahore, which killed at least 37 people, and left 250 injured.
Cricket serial offender Pakistan should be thrown out
South East Asia News.NetAn analysis in the Herald Sun has opined that Pakistan is a serial offender when it comes to playing the gentlemen's game of cricket, and that it is time to crack the whip and throw all cheats of that country out.
Pak delegation welcomes Indian aid offer
South East Asia News.NetA Pakistan delegation has welcomed an offer of solidarity and support for flood victims during the fifth round of the Chaopraya Dialogue- Track II talks in Bangkok, Thailand.
India conveys concerns over Chinese presence in PoK
South East Asia News.NetIndia has conveyed its concerns to Beijing on Chinese activities in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
US apologises over 'mistreatment' of Pakistani military delegation
South East Asia News.NetThe Pakistan defence ministry has said that the United States has apologised for the misbehaviour of Dulles Airport officials with the Pakistani military delegation and has assured of taking necessary measures to avoid such untoward incidents in future.
3 killed, 6 injured in explosion at minority Ahmedi place of worship in Pak
South East Asia News.NetAt least three people were killed and six were injured in an explosion at a place of worship belonging to the minority Ahmedi community in northwest Pakistan.
Pak intelligence agencies declare Friday 'most sensitive'
South East Asia News.NetPakistan's intelligence agencies have issued fresh warnings of more terrorist activities in Lahore, saying that sensitive installations, shrines and other worship places are at risk especially on Friday (Today).
Mixed reaction in Pak over decision to drop 'tainted' cricket trio
South East Asia News.NetThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to drop captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif -the three players accused of 'spot-fixing'- from the tour of England, has received a mixed reaction from former cricketers.
Spot fixing case: Strauss, Collingwood comfortable with Pak players out of tour party
South East Asia News.NetEngland Players' Union chief Angus Porter has revealed that captain Andrew Strauss, Twenty20 skipper Paul Collingwood and the rest of the squad were desperate to see that the three Pakistan players Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer did not to play for their side for the rest of the tour following the leveling of spot fixing charges against them.
Pakistan plans Rs 250bn relief package for flood victims
South East Asia News.NetThe Pakistan government is likely to provide a relief package of 250 billion rupees to flood victims. In addition, about 2.5 million households will receive one lakh rupees each to cover damages.
'Spot-fixing' cash trail leads to Salman Butt
South East Asia News.NetCash used in the 150,000-pound Lord's Test betting scandal has been reportedly found in the belongings of Pakistan skipper Salman Butt.
'Islam's biggest rock star' donating music profits to help Pak flood victims
South East Asia News.NetBritish singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf, dubbed 'Islam's biggest rock star' by Time magazine, has decided to donate profits from his latest single to help Pakistan flood victims.
PCB, Pak High Commission in UK preparing strong defence for 'tainted' players
South East Asia News.NetThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) in UK is reportedly working with a team of legal experts to prepare a strong defence for the 'tainted' players embroiled in the 'spot-fixing' scandal.
ECB chief offers to help Pakistan, but ICC yet to give backing
South East Asia News.NetThe chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke, has offered to help restructure Pakistan cricket in the wake of the illegal betting scandal after England successfully pressed for the three players under police investigation to be withdrawn from the one-day series.
HRCP claims attacks on Shia processions were sectarian
South East Asia News.NetThe Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said the triple bombing on mourning processions that killed at least 37 people on Wednesday were orchestrated against a particular sect. The processions were being taken out by Shias when the three suicide attacks took place.
Pak Interior Minister for curbs on mourning processions
South East Asia News.NetThe recent suicide attacks by militants in Pakistan has prompted Interior Minister Rehman Malik to ask the Shia community to curb mourning processions in open areas.
24 Indian human-trafficking victims rescued in Malaysia
South East Asia News.NetTwenty-four Indians, believed to be victims of a human-trafficking racket, have been rescued from a locked terrace in a house in Sungai Siput area in Malaysia.
Now, Pak selector says 'spot-fixing' players 'innocent till proven guilty'
South East Asia News.NetPakistan selector Mohammad Ilyas insists that the PCB's decision to drop captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif does not prove that they are guilty of the charges leveled against them.
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