Iran boosts nuclear work despite sanctions -IAEA

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VIENNA: Iran’s total production of low-enriched uranium has risen by around 15 percent since May to reach 2.8 tonnes, a U.N. nuclear watchdog report said, showing Tehran is pushing ahead with disputed work despite tougher sanctions.

The confidential report, obtained by Reuters on Monday, also said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) remained concerned about possible activity in the Islamic Republic to develop a nuclear payload for a missile.

Western powers are likely to see the report’s findings as backing up their suspicions that Tehran is seeking to build nuclear bombs and underlining the need for the country to enter serious negotiations to curb its nuclear programme. AGENCIES

Eid expected on Saturday as Shawal moon view on Thursday

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KARACHI: The Meteorological Department has said that Eid-ul-Fitar is expected on Saturday as the Shawal moon is sure to be viewed on Thursday...

According to the Director of Meteorological Department, Muhammad Ajmal Shamshad, the time for sighting moon on 29th of Ramadan will be very short. Consequently, the probability of Ruat-e-Hilal is only 10 to 12 percent.

He added that the chances of sighting the angle of the Shawal moon are also very least, so it is most obvious that this Ramadan will be completed with 30 days of fasts on Friday, followed by Eid-ul-Fitar on Saturday.

1965 war and Muslim countries role

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Pakistan received much help from Muslim countries during the war of 1965, against India. The vital role of Muslim states during the 1965 war. (September 06, 2010)

Blast rocks Yaum-ul-Quds rally in Quetta, 22 killed

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QUETTA: At least 22 people were killed, over 100 were injured when a blast detonated at a rally held to express solidarity with the Palestinian people in Quetta on Friday.

According to the details, Yaum-ul-Quds rally, comprising of hundreds people was taken out at Meezan Chowk, Quetta, when an explosion went off right in the middle of the rally, killed at least 22 people while 50 others were injured.
The deceased and injured are being taken to Civil Hospital. Dr Shabeer, the RMO of the Civil Hospital, also confirmed that 22 people were martyred and almost 50 others injured. He said that the hospital management was ready to face such emergency.

Several injured have also been taken to the Combined Military Hospital. The hospital management has requested to donate blood.

The law enforcement agencies including the Frontier Constabulary cordoned off the area.

The nature of the bomb was not known yet.

“No adequate security arrangements were made on the routes,” said sources.

Intense firing started soon after the blasts.

Rallies are held across Pakistan every year on the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to support Palestinian demands for a separate homeland.

Assad: No One Should Dare Touch Resistance and Its Arms

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Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar quoted on Thursday Syrian President Bachar Assad as warning that Hezbollah’s rifle was directed at Israel.

According to the Lebanese daily, Assad recently told his guests that no one should dare touch the resistance and its arms.

The newspaper also quoted Assad as calling for restraint in Lebanon and unification of weapons to confront the Israeli enemy.

Damascus visitors told al-Akhbar that the Syrian president has expressed concern over the situation in Lebanon, saying that tight coordination between Syria and Saudi Arabia could keep calm in the country.

According to Assad, all Lebanese sides should benefit from this atmosphere to consolidate the interior.

Ahmadinejad to Visit Qatar on Sunday

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to make a brief visit on Sunday to Qatar, Iran’s closest ally among the Gulf Arab states, the Iranian ambassador in Doha, Abdollah Sohrabi, said.

Ahmadinejad will hold talks with Qatari emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, on issues including the Palestinian question and the devastating floods in Pakistan, Sohrabi told reporters on Thursday. “The visit will last for a few hours,” he added.

Qatar has maintained friendly relations with Iran, unlike other Gulf Arab states.

Imam Khamenei attends Imam Ali's mourning ceremony

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JNN New Agency,On Imam Ali’s (P.B.U.H.) martyrdom anniversary, different groups of people and the Islamic Revolution Leader Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony in Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh in Tehran.

The ceremony was held after Wednesday’s noon prayer lead by Imam Khamenei in which the participants mourned Imam Ali’s martyrdom.

Mourning ceremonies were held on the 19th, 20th and 21st of the month of Ramadan in Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh…

Pak Army officials call off US visit after being misbehaved

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RAWALPINDI: A delegation, comprising officials from Pakistan Army, has resolved cancellation of US visit after they were mishandled by US officials of Transport Security at Washington Airport…

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) sources, a delegation of Pakistan Army was invited to Central Command meeting in US where delegation announced calling off visit after arrival at Washington airport when US security officials misbehaved Pakistan army officials.

Delegation has been called back to country.

Meanwhile, US Defense Department has strongly deplored the incident, sources said.

Jafaria Alliance Pakistan Announced Youm-e-Sog of 3 days

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Karachi: In press confirence after the 3 bomb blast in lahore juloos and firing in karachi juloos,Jafaria Alliance Pakistan announced 3 days youm-e-sog,in this press conference Allama Abbas Kumeli presidant of JAp and Vice presidant Moulana Hussain Masoodi and other leaders of JAP …

Lahore: 29 shaheed, 180 injured in Youm-e-Ali procession blasts

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At least 29 persons have been killed and more than 180 others got injured in three suicide blasts occurred in Lahore when processions of Youm-e-Ali were on their way to conclude at Karbala Gamay Shah. DCO Sajjad Bhutta confirmed that 29 people were killed in the blasts.
First blast occurred near Karbala Gamay Shah in Youm-e-Ali procession when a suicide bomber blew himself up while he was being frisked by the constable. Two persons along with the constable were martyred in the blast.
According to Mayo hospital sources, at least 120 injured persons have been taken there who were injured in subsequent stampede. Women, children and policemen were among the injured. At least 40 injured were shifted to Ganga Ram hospital while 20 injured were shifted to Services Hospital. Situation of few of the injured is stated to be critical. Fear and panic prevailed at the blast sight which was occurred just after the Iftar time. A large number of people were gathered in Karbala Gamay Shah to commemorate Youm-e-Ali.
Second blast was also occurred near Karbala Gamay Shah in which several people were injured. Another blast was occurred in Bhati chowk which was occurred 20 minutes after the first blast. Commissioner Lahore Khusru Pervaiz has confirmed that all three blast were suicide blasts.

Yaum-e-Ali procession ambushed; several injured in Karachi

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KARACHI: Unknown gunmen opened fire at Yaum-e-Ali procession near Empress Market in Karachi on Wednesday, leaving several people injured.

According to reports, unknown assailants ambushed the procession from the top of a building located…

Security beefs up on Youm-e-Ali

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KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Mirza, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to pay special attention to the role of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), Anti-Violent Crime Unit (AVCU) et cetera, as well as intelligence outfits of the law enforcement agencies while devising a security strategy on the occasion of `Youm-e-Ali’.

At least 10 walkthrough gates and scanners would be installed along with a command and control room in Nishtar Park for foolproof security measures.

Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza also directed for security cameras be installed along the routes of the procession which should be monitored. There should also be complete sweeps of procession routes by the Bomb Disposal Squad.

“The parking of vehicles should also be banned along the routes of the processions,” he directed.

He instructed for the security of all mosques, imambargahs and madaris to be beefed up. Snap checking and police patrolling should also be enhanced.

The Home Minister said that for effective security measures, suggestions should also be sought from the managements of the mosques, imambargahs and madaris.

Dr. Mirza said that a special plan would be devised to regulate the flow of traffic on the occasion of Youm-e-Ali, and people be apprised of alternative routes.

World Shia Leader Urges Quick Int'l Aid for Pakistan

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World Shia Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, has criticized internationalorganizations for failing to administer aid to flooded Pakistan, urging Muslims’ quick assistance to help recover the country.

(JNN) News Agency, “Unfortunately, international organizations have not carried out their duties well to render services to disaster-stricken people, which itself needs to be analyzed and scrutinized,” Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei said in a statement on Tuesday.

Imam Khamenei called on all Muslims across the world to join hands in helping flood-hit Pakistanis.

“We are obliged to fulfill our duties and rush to help our devastated brothers and sisters,” the Leader said.

More than 1,600 Pakistanis have lost their lives in the floods that have hit nearly one fifth of the country. The UN says more than 17 million Pakistanis have been affected, as five million people have been made homeless as a result of the unprecedented floods.

The situation caused by the floods is worsening as hunger, lack of hygiene and drinking water, and the threat of an epidemic have put lives of many Pakistanis at risk.

The flooding is considered the worst in the country’s history.