KARACHI: Two members of a religious sect were shot dead in Soldiers Bazaar area of Karachi on Monday, reports said.
Police said some unknown terrorists shot at them and fled from the scene. Deceased were identified as Muzzaffar Ali Karmani and Nazeer Abbass.
Sikh protestor killed in Jammu
(Updated at 1830 PST)
JAMMU: One person was killed and four others hurt in Held Kashmir on Monday after police opened fire on protesters defying a curfew imposed following the murder of six Sikhs, said a report.
Hundreds of Sikhs-some wielding swords, iron rods or bamboo sticks-marched through the streets of Narwal on the outskirts of Jammu, prompting police to open fire.
Musharraf for peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute
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MUZZAFFARABAD: The Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf has said the telephonic contact between him and the Indian Prime Minister has broken the ice.
Talking to newsmen at refugee camp near Muzzaffarabad on Monday, which he visited on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, General Musharraf underlined that both countries should move forward for a peaceful settlement of the long running Kashmir dispute.
He cautioned that delay in allowing All Parties Hurriyat Conference APHC leaders visit to Islamabad could effect the momentum of peace process.
Kashmiri Mujahideen kill 3 informers
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JAMMU: Mujahideen shot dead three brothers allegedly working as government spies in Jammu, said a report on Monday.
The report quoting Major Sanjay Khanna said a group of heavily armed Mujahideen swooped down late Sunday on Sunderbani village, in the border district of Rajouri and picked up the three brothers.
They took the three men into the forest and shot them, said Khanna.
Musharraf says Pakistan ready for unconditional dialogue
(Updated at 1400 PST)
MUZZAFFARABAD: Chief Executive General Parvez Musharraf Monday said Pakistan would not accept any condition for dialogue on Kashmir issue.
He was addressing Kashmiri Mohajreen in Muzzaffarabad. He also made it clear that without including Kashmir issue in the agenda of any dialogue there would be no talks.