LAHORE: A CCTV footage of yesterdays” attack on Jinnah Hospital has been released to media by the hospital authorities.

According to the footage attackers used backdoor to enter the hospital at 11:31pm.

Five persons including three policemen were gunned down when at least four terrorists clad in police uniforms stormed into the ”well-guarded” emergency ward late night, in a futile bid to rescue or kill an under-treatment terrorist injured in the attack on an Ahmedi worship place in Model Town on May 28.

Attackers open indiscriminate fire as they entered into ward and patients were seen running towards Surgical Unit to save their lives, footage of camera installed at Surgical Unit 4 showed.

A police officer tried to hide behind a door and later ran out of the area. Injured can also be seen crying for help

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THE Lahore High Court on Monday ordered PPP MNA Amir Yar Waran from NA-184, Bahawalpur, to appear in court on June 15 in connection with

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KARACHI: The induction of modified P3C Orion aircraft would greatly enhance the capability of Pakistan Navy. This was stated by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir.

He was talking to media after the induction ceremony of two modified P3C Orion aircraft acquired from the United States at the Pakistan Navy Base Mehran here on Tuesday.

US Brig. Gen. Mike Nagata of the Office of Defence Representative in Pakistan, and the Consul General of United States in Karachi Stephens G. Fakan also attended the ceremony.

The Naval Chief further stated that these aircraft would increase the capability of Pakistan Navy fleet to meet the challenges.

He pointed out that the P3 was a time-tested aircraft, which is still operational in the US Navy as well as navies in various countries in the world. Admiral Noman Bashir informed that in terms of capability the P3 is also described as ”flying destroyer”.

He stated that this aircraft has quite a lot of endurance and it can ably face the threats and challenges for a longer time in the area of its operation.

Admiral Noman remarked we already had P3 aircraft but the characteristics of the P3s inducted today have been modernized and refurbished and their operational capability has enhanced a lot. He said that as these aircraft have a lot of endurance so they can cover a wider area.

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KARACHI Pakistani stocks ended at their lowest level this year on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the 2010/11 budget, due to be announced on Saturday, dealers said.

However the market regained some of its early losses as investors bought shares when the index went below 9,200 points.

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) benchmark 100-share index fell 0.35 percent, or 32.34 points, to end at 9,294.18 points on turnover of 94.12 million shares. The intra-day low was 9,164.40 points.

The KSE-index ended at 9,233.60 points on Dec. 21, 2009.

“Market opened with selling pressure across the board but some institutional buying was seen at lower levels,” said Furqan Punjani, an analyst at Topline Securities Ltd.

As part of its new budget, the government is expected to impose a capital gains tax on the purchase of stocks made on or after July 1.

The rupee ended flat at 85.45/50 to the dollar, unchanged from Monday’’s close.

Dealers expect downward pressure on the currency from import payments and from exporters holding onto dollars, at least until the announcement of the budget.

The rupee has lost 1.40 percent against the dollar this year after losing 6.17 percent last year and 22.12 percent in 2008.

In the money market, overnight rates fell to 9.75 percent, from Monday’’s close of 12.40 percent after the central bank conducted a reverse-repo and bought back 17.95 billion rupees of government paper to inject liquidity in a tight money
market.

The next inflow of 85 billion rupees ($995 million) is scheduled for June 3. Dealers said they were waiting for the treasury bill auction due on Wednesday with a target of 90 billion rupees ($1.05 billion).

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GENEVA: China?s curbs on exports of some raw materials to conserve resources may not meet the stated, goals while giving Chinese manufacturers an unfa

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ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Kurram and Orakzai Agencies on Tuesday.

He was given a detailed briefing about the security situation by the military commanders of the respective areas.

COAS” visit to Orakzai Agency marks the successful conclusion of operations in the Agency. Return of IDPs is excepted to start shortly. The COAS appreciated the professional conduct of the operation, which has cleared the Agency of terrorists.

During his visit to the Agencies, the COAS interacted with the troops and greatly appreciated their professionalism and high morale.

He also met the tribal Masharan and thanked them for their consistent and wholehearted support to the security forces. He reassured them that return of normalcy and prosperity to the area will be ensured.

Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by the Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik and Inspector General Frontier Scouts, Major General Tariq Khan.

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Islamabad: More investment in the higher education sector can help promote scientific and research culture in Pakistan, Adviser to the Prime Minister

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Deputy Speaker Shehla Raza told Sindh Assembly on Monday that lower staff of Education Department in the city was not paid salaries sin

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CAIRO: Pakistanis in Gaza bound aid flotilla were safe and sound and in Israeli custody. Geo News reliably learnt this. Press Attaché, Amir Ron of Israeli embassy in Cairo told Geo News.

Journalist Talat and other Pakistanis were held at the detention centre in Beersheva, southern Israel with other members of the convoy.

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LAHORE: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said that it would not be difficult for fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to adjust himself with international cricket. However, it has been planned to play him One-day and Twenty20 Internationals instead of Test matches.

While talking with media on Tuesday here at the Gaddafi Stadium, Shahid Afridi said that the Asia Cup is certainly a difficult tournament but young players would be given chance to play with seniors.

The allrounder said that Umar Gul is not fit for the Asia Cup but after attending the training camp he would be ready to play on the tour of England.

He said that Shoaib Akhtar performed well in domestic cricket but care would be taken for playing him.

Afridi feels that whatever was said about Shoaib Malik is now a part of the past. What he said before the investigation committee was those things which he already said to Malik.

The national team captain said that the series at home ground is very useful but he does not consider himself unfortunate that the team is not playing at home under his captaincy.

He said that if he succeeds to make his team one unit and bring fighting spirit in the team then he would consider himself the best captain.

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