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Army capable of handling terror threat: Zardari
* President calls for unity to fight terror
* In-camera briefing in Oct 8 parliament session
* Civilian, mily leaders support lashkars

By Sajjad Malik


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army is fully capable of handling the threat of terrorism, and the war on terror will continue until terrorism is defeated and peace is restored, President... Full Story
New security plan for political leadership
‘Asfandyar’s murder would have triggered civil war’
Success of civilian govt in Pakistan vital for all: Rice
Pakistan, China to set up joint power corporation
Iran to reduce Pakistan’s gas if Indian supplies suspended
No top tier Qaeda target killed in Waziristan drone strike
Tribesmen fire rockets at US drones
Paris | Crunch time


National
European leaders pledge to fight financial mayhem
Bomb scares in three major cities
$500m ADB loan to shore up economy
Kashmiris plan to defy ban, hold rally in IHK
Cache of arms recovered in Dera Bugti
Pakistani team to examine Baglihar Dam
LI commander, five comrades arrested in Bara
Tribal lashkar kills 3 Taliban in Bajaur
‘Planted’ missile defused in Islamabad
Chaman border crossing closed
No death penalty for Tanzania embassy bomb suspect
Amnesty International appeals for aid for displaced persons
PIA flight leaves for Karachi after six-hour delay
‘PML-N to initiate resolution if govt doesn’t debate terror in NA’
Senator takes exception to ‘shoot at sight’ orders
PPP aiming for Punjab government
Qaim Ali Shah meets Ebad
Hyderabad jail inmates protest
Benazir murder case hearing next week
Ashraf condemns suicide attack on Asfandyar
Pakistanis have long held doubts over US presence
IHK governor reviews cross-LoC trade setup
‘Pakistan acted beyond its capacity in war on terror’
Pakistan favours easy and efficient transit access to neighbours: Haroon
‘Those travelling overseas should complete legal formalities’
American Al Qaeda figure says US still runs Pakistan
125 Sikh pilgrims to arrive today
More than 20 Taliban killed in Afghanistan violence
Dispute over key ministries
Indian police arrest man over deadly blast
Private schools demand representation in PEIRA
Top Qaeda leader behind Baghdad bombings killed, says US
Fire erupts in UNICEF’s Quetta office
CDA to construct club house at Super Market
‘PML-Q shoudn’t dream about destabilising Punjab govt’
India upgrades 1,896 posts in armed forces
Business of kites continues despite ban
World Animal Day observed
IAEA calls for non-nuclear Mid-east in heated vote
Govt issues contracts to FWO without governor’s input
Investigation lapses benefit heinous crimes accused: LHC
No bail for banned militant group member
Another missing hog deer retrieved
LHC CJ forms benches for next week
CM emphasises need for quality education
External support
Govt plans to supply gas to Nowrang
Feud claims three lives in Charsadda
Bodies of road accident victims recovered
US airstrikes in N Waziristan condemned
Disaster Awareness Week to start today
Fresh oath by sacked judges
No change in terror stand after attack: ANP
Fehmida, Kundi condemn Wali Bagh attack
Enforcement of anti-Swara laws in FATA, PATA demanded
Potential tourist spot Sardaryab needs regeneration

Islamabad
Govt under fire for increasing flour price by Rs 120 per 20 kg
Business of kites continues despite ban
215 killed during last nine months
Capital police fail to keep robbers at bay
Pindi crime up over Eid
Hotel receives bomb hoax call
World Teachers Day today
Missing girl reunited with father
Fire causes Rs 0.6m loss to bakery
Thin attendance at offices, schools
IIUI to arrange event on October 8
IESCO announces load shedding programme
Kamran Market a picture of decay, neglect
High security

    Editorial
EDITORIAL: US and Pakistan’s nuclear weapons
ANALYSIS: Understanding the insurgency —Dr Hasan-Askari Rizvi
POSTCARD USA: The Prez does the Big Apple —Khalid Hasan
THE OTHER COLUMN: Simply stick it in! —Ejaz Haider
VIEW: Implement without thinking! —Nadeem Ul Haque
BOOK REVIEW: Afghan war’s hidden blunders —by Khaled Ahmed
LETTERS
ZAHOOR'S CARTOON

Business
Reserves fall and so does rupee
Forex reserves fall by $690 million
Government to retain control of PipeCo through ISGS
Revised incentive package for G-EPZ next week
Cell firms slap 5% service charges on pre-paid customers
Wheat rate juggernaut continues to roll
Country’s economic crisis linked to exogenous shocks
Kitchen item prices up by 1.29 percent
PVMA demands rationalisation of duty on cooking oil import
Increase in wheat support price welcomed
Govt to initiate new power distribution scheme worth Rs 3bn
‘Balochistan has sufficient wheat reservoirs’
Iran says oil under $100 is ‘unsuitable’
Myanmar plans offshore oil exploration with Vietnam
Currency Market Review: Dollar dominates rupee during the week
Commodity prices tumble as world waits on US bailout
Canadian dollar has biggest weekly drop in decades
Price hike hits India’s gold imports in Sept
Dull trading witnessed at KCA
Crisis will help M&A;, says Indian jeweller
Palm oil’s rebound not in sight
LOCAL MARKETS WEEKLY REVIEW: KSE remains range-bound, loses 2.53 pts
LSE gains 9.69 points
HK shares face ongoing volatility as US troubles continue
London market looks for first British rate cut in six months
Indian shares seen weak on global turmoil
Japanese markets seen facing more choppy trading
Ford selling stock to pay debt
US set to lift short-selling ban
Taiwan shares may face resistance
Cloud lifts, but Wall Street outlook still grim
Leaders around globe welcome US bailout plan
Bush warns relief not instant
Lawmakers hope for investor optimism after Bush signs bailout
US bailout, plug-in credit a boost for automakers
Europeans seek remedies for financial crisis
IMF chief calls for united European response to crisis
Allianz, others consider buying AIG’s Japan units

Karachi
City still in slumber as Eid holidays end
Lower courts open to a low turnout
Low turnout at Civic Center, TMAs offices
Flour prices go as high as Rs 38 per kg, Roti for Rs 7
Each meal costs a common man more
Staff objects to shifting of two CHK wards
Corridor II to be inaugurated within one week
Bomb hoax at Expo Center
B.Com student commits suicide
Five DIGs transferred
Edu ministry studying state of federal institutes
Lawyers’ NCC to meet on Monday
CDGK gives cottage industries 15 days to clear dues
Shah Faisal TMA warns of action against graffiti
Teachers’ day on October 6
KIRAN offers new dye scan for women after breast cancer surgery
Sakhi Hassan | Mob justice served

Lahore
Some things never change
Husband and wife killed by family over minor dispute
Rohtas to show Mussarat’s artwork on 9th
Roti still available at Rs 2
NAB to reimburse Double Shah victims on 13th
Hotels and offices to install IAP monitoring systems
Ajoka Theatre to stage ‘Chaak Chakkar’
Foreign students celebrate Eid with Pakistani peers
Non-Muslims join hands with Muslims to celebrate Eid
Reaching for the sky
Cheaper by the dozen

Briefs
On the Record:
BUSINESS BRIEFS:
Asian markets:

Foreign
15 Turkish soldiers, 23 Kurdish rebels killed in clashes
Who are the PKK?
US approves $6.5 billion in Taiwan arms sales
Poland ends Iraq mission
Palin-Biden debate sets TV ratings record
North Korea helped arm six Mideast nations: Israel
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap 6 Filipinos in delta attack
Bomb explodes outside court in Spain’s Basque region
Millions to die in China from lung disease: report

REGION:

United States drops plans for diplomatic outpost in Iran
Rice seeks regional help for Afghan stability
Nepal calls armed rebel groups for peace talks
Centuries-old antiques stolen from Afghan museum
20 rebels, 3 soldiers killed in Sri Lanka fighting

    Sport
Del Potro to face Berdych in Japan Open final
Serena Williams to miss Kremlin Cup
Brazilian rider suspended after horse fails dope test
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Austrian Brier takes lead as Harrington fights back
World Rally Championship
Motorcycling: Stoner sets lap record to claim pole as Rossi tumbles
Disgraced Vino looks to link up with Armstrong
Aussies fall to teenager in India tour match
National Twenty20 Championship begins
Former Test cricketer Mushtaq for ICL-IPL playoff
Soccer: Bayern winless for a third time as Bochum force draw
India coach Kirsten stresses team effort against Aussies
Golf: Choi seizes lead at Samsung World Championship
Australia call up leg-spinner White for India tour
Fabregas rescues Arsenal as United eye Premier League leaders

Infotainment
Feeling of powerlessness linked to paranoia, superstition
Carnival Clown
Did You Know
Hair and Beauty
£1m goes for £78,300
Ready to wear collection
Nicole Kidman to be honoured by Hollywood legend Marc Malkin
Creations by Indian designer
‘The Good The Bad The Weird’
 
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