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Karachi (Urdu: كراچى, Sindhi: ڪراچي) is the capital of the province of Sindh, and the most populated city in Pakistan, sometimes known as the City of Lights and the City of Quaid (شہرِ قائد), after Muhammad Ali Jinnah the founder of Pakistan. It is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea / Indian Ocean, north-west of the Indus Delta. The city is the financial and commercial centre as well as the largest port of Pakistan.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims hold a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Multan, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims hold a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Multan, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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A private security guard walks at the site of Friday's bombing at a local hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked a major hospital treating victims of the first bomb.

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A private security guard walks at the site of Friday's bombing at a local hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked a major hospital treating victims of the first bomb.

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A person mourns over the death of his family member in a "target killing" at local hospital in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Police say at least 26 people are dead after four days of ethnic killings in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.

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A person mourns over the death of his family member in a "target killing" at local hospital in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Police say at least 26 people are dead after four days of ethnic killings in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.

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People visit a mortuary to identify victims of "target killing" at a local hospital in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Police say at least 26 people are dead after four days of ethnic killings in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.

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People visit a mortuary to identify victims of "target killing" at a local hospital in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Police say at least 26 people are dead after four days of ethnic killings in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show, in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show, in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show, in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show, in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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In this image taken on Monday night, Feb. 1, 2010 a Pakistan models displays a creation presented at a fashion show in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian Model displays a creation presented by Pakistani fashion designer Sumaira Saeed at a fashion show, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian Model displays a creation presented by Pakistani fashion designer Sumaira Saeed at a fashion show, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian Model displays a creation presented by Pakistani fashion designer Sumaira Saeed at a fashion show, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian Model displays a creation presented by Pakistani fashion designer Sumaira Saeed at a fashion show, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian Model displays dress presented by Pakistani fashion designer Sumaira Saeed at a fashion show, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian Model displays dress presented by Pakistani fashion designer Sumaira Saeed at a fashion show, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian model gets ready for fashion parade organized by Excellent Event and Entertainment, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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A Malaysian model gets ready for fashion parade organized by Excellent Event and Entertainment, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Pakistani models display creation of a local designer Saeeda Zuberi during the Karachi Fashion Week, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan. Karachi Fashion Week is a completely integrated showcases, aimed at encouraging increased collaboration between the fashion design industry manufacturers.

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Pakistani models display creation of a local designer Saeeda Zuberi during the Karachi Fashion Week, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan. Karachi Fashion Week is a completely integrated showcases, aimed at encouraging increased collaboration between the fashion design industry manufacturers.

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"Ijaz asked me which tour? I don’t know’ and I was shocked. If we had organised five matches against the all-star West Indies team it would have given a positive signal to the world"


Javed Miandad Feb 09 2010 9:15 AM from DNA India

"Barack and Hasan showed up at the house in a BMW, and then we went to a restaurant together ... We had a nice meal, and then we came back to the house and smoked cigarettes and drank and argued politics."


John Drew Feb 09 2010 2:56 AM from NewsMax

"Mr. Butt asked me 'which tour? I don't know' and to this I was simply shocked"


Javed Miandad Feb 08 2010 6:13 PM from Times of India

"Everything was finalized, even the tentative dates of the tour were set"


Javed Miandad Feb 08 2010 6:13 PM from Times of India

"The former Test players like me are the jewels of Pakistan cricket and we want to serve our country to the best of our abilities"


Javed Miandad Feb 08 2010 12:25 PM from Webindia123

"I had asked Mr Butt for his final approval for the series, but he has simply forgot about it"


Javed Miandad Feb 08 2010 12:25 PM from Webindia123
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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims hold a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Multan, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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Pakistani Shiite Muslims hold a rally to condemn the Friday's bombing, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Multan, Pakistan. Dozens of people died and many others were wounded in Karachi on Friday when suspected Sunni militants targeted a bus carrying Shiite worshippers and then attacked the major hospital treating victims of the first bombing.

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