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November 2, 2001 Friday Shaba’an 15, 1422 KARACHI: Water closures in city areas KARACHI, Nov 1: Various parts of the city will remain dry from Saturday midnight to Monday noon in the wake of a 36-hour closure being applied by the KWSB to facilitate... KARACHI: Atta, potato, poultry become costlier KARACHI, Nov 1: Except for wheat flour, potato and poultry items, prices of other consumer items remained unchanged in October because of sluggish demand in the market.... KARACHI: Three men killed KARACHI, Nov 1: A young man was found shot dead in Orangi Town on Thursday.... KARACHI: MBBS, BDS admission schedules KARACHI, Nov 1: The provincial health department has revised the schedules for admission to MBBS and BDS classes in Sindh for 2001-2.... KARACHI: Police hunt for accused in Said case KARACHI, Nov 1: Police raided the houses of some of the youths acquitted and recently released in the Hakim Said murder case, on Thursday.... KARACHI: Measures to reduce traffic congestion at intersections KARACHI, Nov 1: The District Coordination Officer, Karachi, Shafiqur Rahman Paracha, held a meeting with the transport and communication department of the city government on reduction of traffic congestion at major... KARACHI: Diet therapy suggested for renal patients KARACHI, Nov 1: Maximum adequacy of dialysis to reduce the symptoms associated with uremia including fatigue, nausea, pruritus and anorexia is strongly recommended to counter low protein intake and malnutrition-induced morbidity... KARACHI: Workshop held for education officials KARACHI, Nov 1: A ten-day workshop on academic supervision, organized by the Middle School Project Sindh (MSPS), under its in-service training programme for District Officers, Assistant District Officers and Supervisors, Education,... KARACHI: Diabetes may lead to blindness KARACHI, Nov 1: Growing incidence of diabetes among the local population, currently estimated to have a prevalence rate of around 25 per cent, has led to a surge in the incidence... KARACHI: MS, SSUET Pledge cooperation KARACHI, Nov 1: The Microsoft Corporation and Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, on Thursday, entered into an alliance for cooperation in the area of IT education.... KARACHI: Paediatrics conference KARACHI, Nov 1: The Pakistan Paediatric Association, Sindh branch, is planning to hold its 16th International Biennial Paediatric Conference, “Optimising Child Care with Resource Constraints”, from February 14 to 17.... KARACHI: No classes at KU today KARACHI, Nov 1: There will be no classes in the evening on Nov 2, director of Karachi University’s Evening Programme, Prof Asif Bin Rehman, said on Thursday.... KARACHI: Transparent rules for deep-sea fishing urged KARACHI, Nov 1: Deep-sea fishing could cater to the future food requirements of the nation. However, it should only be allowed to operate under transparent rules and regulations, safeguarding the interests... KARACHI: Competent bar must for efficient judiciary KARACHI, Nov 1: A competent bar is necessary for a better and improved judicial system, and if complicated cases come up before a court of law, a competent lawyer can assist... KARACHI: Arrest of Christians’ killers demanded KARACHI, Nov 1: Participants of a peaceful demonstration condemned the killings in a Bahawalpur church and asked the government to immediately arrest the culprits.... KARACHI: Violators of law to be dealt with sternly, says governor KARACHI, Nov 1: Sindh Governor Mohammedmian Soomro has said maintenance of law and order is the primary responsibility of the government which would be ensured at all costs.... KARACHI: Fishermen told not to violate international boundaries KARACHI, Nov 1: The head of Indian fisheries delegation, J.J. Parmar, has urged the fishermen of India and Pakistan not to violate the international sea waters.... KARACHI: 20 contest for seats in safety commission KARACHI, Nov 1: A tough contest for memberships of the district public safety commission is expected as 20 candidates are still in the field for a total of six members who... KARACHI: Notices to 289 officials criticized KARACHI, Nov 1: The Karachi Coordination Committee (KCC) of Pakistan People’s Party has expressed concern over the issuance of show-cause notices to 289 officers of Sindh government.... KARACHI: Seminar expresses concern over civilian casualties KARACHI, Nov 1: Participants of a seminar expressed concern over the mounting civilian casualties in Afghanistan in the US air strikes on the pretext of eliminating Al-Qaeda network and to overthrow... PESHAWAR: High court dismisses doctors’ petition: Prescribing antibiotics PESHAWAR, Nov 1: A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court has dismissed a writ petition of 70 general medical practitioners, praying the court they should be given permit by the... PESHAWAR: Four cops face murder charge PESHAWAR, Nov 1: The Peshawar High Court directed the Crimes Branch of police on Thursday to register a murder case against four police officers, including a deputy superintendent of police and... PESHAWAR: Peace body to hold rally on 6th PESHAWAR, Nov 1: Civil society organizations in the NWFP are preparing themselves to take out a national peace rally on Nov 6 in Rawalpindi.... PESHAWAR: Teachers talk about money not education, says minister PESHAWAR, Nov 1: The NWFP Minister for Education and Information, Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani has said that Pakistan is passing through a critical juncture and the decisions of Gen Pervez Musharraf... PESHAWAR: Hailstorm, rain hit Peshawar PESHAWAR, Nov 1: Peshawar city and its suburb received the first rainfall of winter, accompanied by a hailstorm, on Thursday morning, bringing about a pleasant change in the weather.... PESHAWAR: Anti-polio campaign from 6th PESHAWAR, Nov 1: In order to eradicate polio from the country as soon as possible, proper arrangements have been made on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to vaccinate Afghan refugee children against the... PESHAWAR: US violating resolutions of UN, says PML-N PESHAWAR, Nov 1: The central working committee of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) has denounced the US bombing on civilian population and hospitals in Afghanistan and termed it a violation of... PESHAWAR: Relief goods distributed PESHAWAR, Nov 1: Pakistan Medical Association distributed relief goods and medicines among Afghan refugees, living in various camps near Peshawar, says a press release issued here on Wednesday.... MARDAN: Broad-based Afghan govt stressed MARDAN, Nov 1: Sikander Khan Sherpao, the son of former chief minister and leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (Sherpao), has said that establishment of a broad-based government in Afghanistan alone... ISLAMABAD: Over 10,000 apply for jobs in Capital police ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: At least 10,000 jobless youths have applied against 100 vacant posts of constables in the Capital police, a spokesman for the police said on Thursday.... ISLAMABAD: FBISE set to hike fees by 8-50pc ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), is set to enhance fees by 8 to 50 per cent in different categories.... ISLAMABAD: PPP yet to take decision on meeting CE ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has so far not taken any decision of sending a delegation to meet President Gen Pervez Musharraf, the party spokesman said in a... ISLAMABAD: PML (Nawaz) Condemn Javed Hashmi’s arrest ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday termed the arrest of its acting president, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, as the worst kind of suppression of the freedom of expression.... ISLAMABAD: Relief goods distributed among flood victims ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: The second consignment of relief goods procured from the funds provided by the United Nations Development Programme was distributed among the flood-affected people of the federal Capital’s Kutcha... ISLAMABAD: Kuwait Airways resumes flights ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: The Kuwait Airways resumed its flight operations in Pakistan that had been suspended following the September 11 attacks in the US, with its first flight taking off from... ISLAMABAD: IIU staff demand resolution of problems ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: Students and employees of the International Islamic University (IIU) have decided to join hands in their struggle for the resolution of problems being faced by them.... RAWALPINDI: Punjab cabinet intact; no need to take fresh oath: Maqbool RAWALPINDI, Nov 1: The provincial cabinet is legal and does not require fresh oath of office, said Punjab Governor Lt-Gen Khalid Maqbool here on Thursday ending the controversy about the legality... RAWALPINDI: Nobody will be allowed to create disorder: governor RAWALPINDI, Nov 1: The government will not allow anybody to force peaceful people to participate in strikes and create law and order situation in the country, said the newly-appointed Punjab Governor... LAHORE: Thousands face termination from service LAHORE, Nov 1: Thousands of officials of provincial departments marked for devolution up to union council level will soon be terminated from their services as no vacancies have been left to... LAHORE: Javed Hashmi remanded in NAB custody LAHORE, Nov 1: An accountability court on Thursday remanded Pakistan Muslim League acting president Makhdum Javed Hashmi in National Accountability Bureau’s custody on a 14-day remand.... LAHORE: Rewards of supporting US a ‘mirage’: PADC LAHORE, Nov 1: The religious parties in the Pak-Afghan Defence Council questioned here on Thursday the rationale of the government’s decision to extend support to the United States for attacks on... LAHORE: PML-QA withdraws demand for national govt LAHORE, Nov 1: The Pakistan Muslim League (QA) has withdrawn its demand for the formation of a national government after a party delegation’s meeting with President Pervez Musharraf a few days... LAHORE: Union council approves budget LAHORE, Nov 1: The Data Gunj Bakhsh Town’s Sodiwal Union Council (No 92) approved its budget for 2001-2002 at a special session here on Thursday, showing an expected income of Rs3.7... LAHORE: Boy loses eyes in fireworks explosion LAHORE, Nov 1: A teenaged boy lost his eyes while his younger sister sustained serious injuries in a fireworks explosion at their house in Abu Bakar Park of Badami Bagh.... LAHORE: Ranjha for action against SHO LAHORE, Nov 1: Punjab Minister for Law, and Human Rights Dr Khalid Ranjha has directed the Lahore Range DIG to ensure strict disciplinary action against the Millat Park SHO for illegally... HYDERABAD: Meeting reviews security measures HYDERABAD, Nov 1: To combat any eventuality, all preventive, protective and precautionary measures should be adopted keeping in view the prevailing situation in the country.... HYDERABAD: Ponam accused of violating charter HYDERABAD, Nov 1: The Jeay Sindh Mahaz (Junejo faction) has accused the Sindh chapter of Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (Ponam) of violating the charter and constitution of the “Movement” by granting... HYDERABAD: JSQM opposes Bashir’s trial in jail HYDERABAD, Nov 1: The Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) has warned the government that if the trial of JSQM chairman Bashir Khan Qureshi and vice chairman Dr Niaz Kalani was held... HYDERABAD: Sindh goods transporters’ appeal to governor HYDERABAD, Nov 1: The Sindh Goods Transport Group, Hyderabad, has demanded of the administration to ensure that the buses and coaches plying in the interior of Sindh did not load vegetables,... HYDERABAD: Women’s role in development stressed HYDERABAD, Nov 1: Federal minister for women development, social welfare and special education, Dr Attiya Inayatullah said on Thursday that time had come that fifty percent women population of the country...