148 Legislators Suspended for Failing to Declare Assets
19 October 2010
Pakistan Suspends Scores of MPs, Al Jazeera, 19 October 2010
EXCERPT: "Nearly 150 elected representatives to Pakistan's parliament and regional assemblies have been suspended by the election commission for not declaring their assets. Monday's decision means the legislators cannot attend house sessions or vote. Al Jazeera's Kamal Hyder, reporting from the capital, Islamabad, said those suspended included members of the national...
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US Finalizing Aid Package to Help Pakistan Fight Extremists: Officials
19 October 2010
Sources: U.S. Finalizing Aid Package to Help Pakistan Fight Extremists, CNN, 18 October 2010
EXCERPT: "The Obama administration is putting the final touches on a security assistance package totaling as much as $2 billion over five years to help Pakistan fight extremists on its border with Afghanistan, senior U.S. officials and diplomatic sources tell CNN. The aid is expected to be announced later this week when Pakistani officials are...
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Violence Continues in Karachi; Death Toll Reaches over 60
19 October 2010
25 Killed in Shershah Scrapyard in Karachi, The Express Tribune, 19 October 2010
EXCERPT: "At least 25 people were killed and several others were injured in rampant firing at Shershah scrapyard in Karachi on Tuesday evening, bringing the total death toll to 64. According to Express 24/7 correspondent Ahmed Jung, more than 10 people started shooting in the area. Police and Rangers had a checkpoint in the area but were not able to control...
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"Hardline" Separatist Leader Arrested in Kashmir: Police
19 October 2010
, AFP, 18 October 2010
EXCERPT: "A hardline Muslim separatist who organised anti-India demonstrations in Kashmir amid a summer of violence in the restive province has been arrested after months on the run, police said Monday. Masarat Alam, who is known for his fiery anti-India and pro-freedom speeches, was arrested by police in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-administered Kashmir,...
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