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March 11, 2002 Monday Zilhaj 26, 1422 KARACHI: Nadra fails to dispel misgivings about CNICs KARACHI, March 10: The National Registration Database Authority (Nadra) failed to deliver the computerized national identity cards (CNICs) at the doorstep of applicants, as promised earlier.... KARACHI: Eight cars, nine bikes hijacked KARACHI, March 10: Seventeen vehicles — eight cars and nine motorcycles — were either hijacked or stolen in the city on Sunday, the police said.... KARACHI: Man dies in road accident KARACHI, March 10: A man died in a road accident in Shershah on late Saturday night. The police said that the unidentified victim, who was in his mid-50s, was knocked down by an unknown vehicle near Piracha Chowk in Shershah.... KARACHI: Demo held against town officials KARACHI, March 10: Residents of Baldia Town, on Sunday demonstrated in front of Karachi Press Club against the town officials for failing to maintain proper cleanliness and water supply in the... KARACHI: Security steps for Muharram finalized KARACHI, March 10: The Sindh police have been put on high alert to ensure peace during the month of Muharram-ul-Haram. Leaves of policemen have been cancelled.... KARACHI: Central jail lacks basic facilities, overcrowded KARACHI, March 10: The condition in Karachi Central Prison can not be improved without providing the inmates with facilities, including provision of vans to take the prisoners to courts on due... KARACHI: Women demand equal opportunities KARACHI, March 10: Speakers at a seminar here on Sunday demanded equal opportunities for women in every field so that they could play their due role in the progress of the... KARACHI: Plan to modernize Nursery market KARACHI, March 10: The Programme of Economic Revival for Karachi (PERK) has chalked out an ambitious plan for upgrading and modernising the Nursery Market, connecting it with the nearby Sharea Faisal’s... KARACHI: Donation urged for handicapped KARACHI, March 10: The Association of Physically Handicapped Adults (APHA) has urged the philanthropists to donate generously to its centre in Gulistan-i-Jauher to help it complete its phase-II plan.... KARACHI: Seminar calls for end to culture of corruption KARACHI, March 10: The National Workers Party’s secretary general Yusuf Mustikhan here on Sunday evening called upon the political and social workers to wage a war against corruption culture which, he... KARACHI: Women artists at V.M. Art KARACHI, March 10: An exhibition of paintings by woman painters titled ‘Let peace prevail’ opens at V.M. Art Gallery at 5.30pm on Monday.... KARACHI: Three travelogues launched KARACHI: Three travelogues by writer Qamar Ali Abbasi was launched in a local hotel on Saturday.... KARACHI: KESC pledges job security following privatization KARACHI, March 10: The administration of the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation will bind the buyer of the power company after its sell-off not to dismiss a single employee at least for... KARACHI: Expert explains causes of indigestion KARACHI, March 10: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is a common cause of indigestion caused by washing back (reflux) of food and stomach acid into the gullet (oesophagus).... KARACHI: Dr Quaderi remembered KARACHI, March 10: Paying tributes to eminent economist late Dr Ashfaq Hussain Quaderi, speakers at a condolence meeting termed his demise an irreparable loss to the faculty of teaching and research.... KARACHI: Concern expressed at fishermen’s plight KARACHI, March 10: Due to indifferent attitude of the authorities concerned, fishermen of Sindh are being compelled to abandon their traditional means of livelihood.... KARACHI: Passing-out parade held KARACHI, March 10: Despite monetary constraints, the Pakistan Navy is investing a substantial amount of money on the training of sailors, besides making all possible efforts for the welfare of its... KARACHI: Ghinwa slams govt’s economic policies KARACHI, March 10: PPP (SB) chairperson Ms Ghinwa Bhutto on Sunday criticised the economic policies of the government.... KARACHI: Canal project anti-Sindh: PPP KARACHI, March 10: PPP Karachi Division has endorsed the decision to take out a protest rally on March 14 against the greater Thal Canal project.... KARACHI: CBR directed to release Afghan importers’ goods KARACHI, March 10: While disposing of various petitions the Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended that the CBR should implement the directive of the Chief Executive with regard to release of consignments... KARACHI: SPLA plan KARACHI, March 10: The Sindh Professors and lecturers’ Association has announced to observe a Black Day on March 16 throughout the province against demotion of teachers through changes in moveover policy,... HYDERABAD: Hunger strikes observed: Thal canal project HYDERABAD, March 10: Several groups of political activists and representatives of labour and student organizations staged separate token hunger strikes outside the press club here on Sunday to protest against the... HYDERABAD: Use of modern farming techniques stressed HYDERABAD, March 10: Sindh Irrigation Minister Syed Ali Mir Shah has said that Sindh government has once again reiterated its stand before the president on water sharing and told him that... HYDERABAD: Maula Bux re-elected CPP chief HYDERABAD, March 10: Comrade Maula Bux was re-elected as the central secretary general of the Communist Party of Pakistan here on Sunday.... HYDERABAD: Poetic anthology launched HYDERABAD, March 10: Sindh has given birth to many an immortal poets like Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Sachal Sarmast and revolutionary poet Shaikh Ayaz.... HYDERABAD: SDO’s transfer demanded HYDERABAD, March 10: The activists of Sindh Dost Falahi Sanghat held token hunger strike outside the Hyderabad Press Club on Sunday to protest against the alleged harassment of female teachers at... HYDERABAD: Former SRTC workers to continue hunger strike HYDERABAD, March 10: The ex-employees of the Sindh Road Transport Corporation on Sunday resolved to continue their hunger strike outside the Hyderabad press club till the payment of their outstanding dues.... HYDERABAD: Admissions in Petaro college HYDERABAD, March 10: The principal, Cadet College Petaro, has announced that written test for admissions to Class VIII would be held on March 17.... PESHAWAR: Rules in NWFP not yet notified: Juvenile Justice System Ordinance 2000 PESHAWAR, March 10: The indifference on the part of provincial government and judiciary has turned the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000, a useless piece of legislation.... PESHAWAR: Use of sedatives among despondent youths records increase PESHAWAR, March 10: Many people, including teenagers, are brought to the city’s hospitals after taking excessive dosage of sedative drugs in an attempt to end their lives, doctors and medical workers... PESHAWAR: Steps to regularize private practice under way PESHAWAR, March 10: Following the ban on private practice of the public sector doctors, the NWFP government is making preparations to regularize business of private medical practitioners under the NWFP Private... PESHAWAR: Religious parties to field joint candidates PESHAWAR, March 10: Major religious parties, including Jamaat-i- Islami and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam, have decided to field joint candidates in the forthcoming general election, likely to be held in October 2002.... PESHAWAR: Contest for memorizing Ahadees PESHAWAR, March 10: The NWFP Auqaf Department has announced the schedule of All Pakistan Hifz-i-Hadiths Competition.... PESHAWAR: Extension in exam date demanded PESHAWAR, March 10: The Pakistan Law Students Federation has moved an application to the governor, minister of education and dean faculty of law, requesting extension in the date set for examination.... PESHAWAR: Singers enthrall doctors PESHAWAR, March 10: Participants of the 15th Biennial International Congress of Cardiology were provided a break from their busy schedule by local singers and musicians here on Saturday night, who enthralled... PESHAWAR: Woman, son shot dead PESHAWAR, March 10: A woman and her son were killed by three people in Chamkani here on Saturday night....

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