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France says arms sale to Pakistan held up

France’s plan to sell 1.2 billion euro ($1.6 billion) worth of military equipment for JF-17 combat aircraft has been held up, a source at President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office said on Friday. Newspaper Le Monde had reported earlier that France decided … Continue reading

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Zardari declines cut in defense budget

President Asif Ali Zardari while announcing not to slash defense budget has made it clear that the enemy cannot be trusted. Addressing the participants of national security workshop here at National Defense University on Tuesday, he said, Government would cut … Continue reading

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Reinstatement notification likely today

Notification on reinstatement of sacked judiciary, detailed judgement in Sharif brothers’ disqualification case and review petition against that decision are likely today. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday announced reinstatement of all judges deposed by former President Pervez … Continue reading

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PPP, PML-N leaders to meet on coalition

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) prepared for talks on Thursday with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on a coalition that could topple President Musharraf. The leaders of the two parties which won the most seats in Monday’s general elections are mulling … Continue reading

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British detectives inspection at Liaquat Bagh

The Scotland Yard’s investigators inspected the Liaquat Bagh public park where Benazir was assassinated as she left a campaign rally on December 27. “The Scotland Yard team is examining the venue where she addressed a rally and the site where … Continue reading

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