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May 24, 2002 Friday Rabi-ul-Awwal 11,1423 KARACHI: 50,000 DPs repatriated from Karachi KARACHI, May 23: Sindh Governor Mohammedmian Soomro, who on Thursday launched Afghan refugees Voluntary Repatriation Operations (VRO) of UNHCR in Karachi, hoped those returning to their country, will be the “goodwill... KARACHI: SHC CJ unhappy at employees’ transfer: Shifting of archaeology offices KARACHI, May 23: The Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court expressed on Thursday displeasure over the lack of appreciation of the negative consequences for the employees while deciding to shift... KARACHI: Bandits shoot two men to death KARACHI, May 23: Bandits shot a shopkeeper and a security guard to death in the city on Thursday.... KARACHI: Criteria for universities approved KARACHI, May 23: Sindh Governor Mohammedmian Soomro on Thursday stressed the need for eliminating corruption from every field and strengthening institutions.... KARACHI: UC offices shut to protest water shortage KARACHI, May 23: The protest against water shortage crisis in Lyari by the elected local bodies members entered second phase on Thursday when all Nazims and Naib Nazims of the 11... KARACHI: Eight cars, seven bikes hijacked KARACHI, May 23: Fifteen vehicles — eight cars and seven motorcycles — were either hijacked or stolen in the city on Thursday, the police said.... KARACHI: Second phase of HSC exams from June 7 KARACHI, May 23: The second phase of the HSC annual examinations for humanities (regular and private) and commerce (private) groups would commence on June 7, it was learnt officially on Thursday.... KARACHI: Cinemas to hold free shows for special kids KARACHI, May 23: Two cinema houses will organize free film shows at least once a month for handicapped children, said noted artist and social worker, Jimmy Engineer.... KARACHI: Children with deformities leave for US today KARACHI, May 23: Five children who cannot be treated in Pakistan will leave for the United States on Friday to get free treatment sponsored by the US-based NGO, House of Charity.... KARACHI: Lyari Town seeks bus stands removal KARACHI, May 23: The administration of Lyari Town has urged the City Government to take appropriate measures for shifting and providing an alternative terminus site to inter-provincial vehicles.... KARACHI: Water shortage in many areas KARACHI, May 23: Water supply position to various parts of the city is getting worst with each passing day, adding to the miseries of people living in the water-starved localities in... KARACHI: Advice to widows KARACHI, May 23: The Accountant General of Sindh has asked widows that in connection with their GP Fund and pension they may see him on every Monday from 11am to... KARACHI: Rozan-i-Fikr KARACHI, May 23: With a view to promoting science and technology and literature, Bazm-i-Sciency Adab has formed a subsidiary organization named ‘Rozan-i-Fikr-o-Danish’. Its office- bearers include: Azmatullah Khan, Dr Iftikhar... KARACHI: Traffic cops beat up motorcyclist KARACHI, May 23: In violation of the orders of IGP Sindh, the traffic police continues to harass the vehicle owners particularly motorcycle riders.... KARACHI: Lunar eclipse KARACHI, May 23: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has announced that a penumbral eclipse of the moon will occur on Sunday (May 26) but it will not be visible in Pakistan.... KARACHI: Training of 3,200 school teachers begins KARACHI, May 23 : The second phase of the training of about 3200 teachers all over Sindh, under the Sindh Middle School Project (MSP), began on Thursday.... KARACHI: City Govt reviews war measures KARACHI, May 23: The City Government has launched war preparations in response to India’s aggressive designs and officials of all concern departments will work in close coordination to face any eventuality.... KARACHI: Requiem for an art icon — Syed Ali Imam KARACHI: Art circles throughout Pakistan mourn the passing of a loved and respected man of the arts, Syed Ali Imam, doyen of the art world. In recent years he walked with... KARACHI: Car hijacker jailed for five years KARACHI, May 23: An additional district and sessions judge, West, Ms Naseem Mansoor, sentenced on Thursday a car hijacker to five years’ rigorous imprisonment.... KARACHI: Transporters reject ban on heavy vehicles KARACHI, May 23: The Supreme Council of All Pakistan Transporters has rejected the ban imposed on the movement of heavy traffic in the city.... KARACHI: NIRC issues notice to Shell KARACHI, May 23: The National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) has directed a multinational oil company, Shell Pakistan Ltd, not to take any action against the union members till June 5.... KARACHI: Petition against contract award rejected KARACHI, May 23: The Sindh High Court dismissed on Thursday a petition challenging the award of a contract of consultancy services for engineering, designing, advisory and supervisory services to build the... KARACHI: Staff reduction to affect work of education department KARACHI, May 23: The curtailment of staff in the education department of the city government, under the provincial transition plan, could badly affect the works pertaining to the supervision of schools... HYDERABAD: Rs92m earmarked for projects under sugar cess plan HYDERABAD, May 23: Hyderabad District Nazim Dr Makhdoom Rafiquzzaman on Wednesday said that out of Rs92 million, earmarked for the schemes under the Sugur Cess Programme (SCP), Rs36 million had been... HYDERABAD: Dist peace committee to be reshaped HYDERABAD, May 23: To review the arrangements for the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal celebration in a befitting manner, a meeting was held at the Shahbaz Hall here on Wednesday.... HYDERABAD: UCs feel neglected in uplift schemes HYDERABAD, May 23: The members of the City Taluka Council, at a meeting held here on Thursday, condemned Hyderabad District Nazim Dr Makhdoom Rafiquzzaman for neglecting union councils of the city... HYDERABAD: ‘Irregularities’ in hostel contract slammed HYDERABAD, May 23: The executive council of the Sindh Agriculture University Teachers Association (SAUTA) has alleged that Vice Chancellor Dr Bashir Ahmed Chandio has made irregularities in awarding a contract for... HYDERABAD: Painting exhibition HYDERABAD, May 23: A one-week painting exhibition of various artists organized by the Institute of Sindhology, University of Sindh, started at the Museum of Sindhology on Thursday.... HYDERABAD: Hesco test HYDERABAD, May 23: The Hesco on Thursday announced the results of a written test conducted by the company against the vacant posts for junior engineers. Out of 302 candidates, 60 have... HYDERABAD: Teachers promotion notification delayed HYDERABAD, May 23: The provincial administrative council of the Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association, at a meeting held here on Wednesday, deplored the inordinate delay in the issuance of notification about... PESHAWAR: PHC admits Sherpao’s bail plea PESHAWAR, May 23: A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court on Thursday admitted to full hearing a bail application of former NWFP chief minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao.... PESHAWAR: Fata students want SC verdict implemented PESHAWAR, May 23: The All Tribal Students Federation has threatened to observe hunger strike in front of the Supreme Court if their request to admit tribal students to the Khyber Medical... PESHAWAR: Student barred from exam attempts suicide PESHAWAR, May 23: A student of the University of Engineering and Technology here attempted to commit suicide in protest against not being allowed to take examination, sources disclosed on Wednesday.... PESHAWAR: Chemists threaten strike against GST PESHAWAR, May 23: The Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA), NWFP chapter, will observe an indefinite strike from June 1 to force the government to withdraw the recently imposed general sales...

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