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December 21, 2003 Sunday Shawwal 26, 1424 KARACHI: Declining literacy rate demands more funds KARACHI, Dec 20: Pakistan now inhabits 46 million illiterate persons, up from 28 million in 1972. Pakistan shows a declining trend in school enrolment resulting in 13 million out of school... KARACHI: Summary on KCR project being prepared KARACHI, Dec 20: A joint summary on the revival of the Karachi Circular Railway operation will be sent to the federal government to seek Rs5 billion funds.... KARACHI: Hearing of hiring case put off KARACHI, Dec 20: An accountability court on Saturday adjourned the hearing of a NAB reference pertaining to illegal recruitments in PIA against former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and others on a... KARACHI: Degree-awarding institutions to have ratings KARACHI, Dec 20: Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Dr Atta-ur- Rehman, said on Saturday that the government would issue ratings of degree-awarding institutions, including institutions of business education... KARACHI: Terrorist with explosives arrested KARACHI, Dec 20: An alleged religious extremist was arrested on Saturday for possessing dynamite sticks in Preedy police limits.... KARACHI: Dow varsity charter to be okayed soon: Ibad KARACHI, Dec 20: Sindh governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has said that the charter of Dow Medical University would be approved soon.... KARACHI: Telecoms deregulation to benefit local firms KARACHI, Dec 20: Deregulation of telecommunications sector — when it is completely implemented in the country — would offer a host of opportunities to Pakistani companies and may benefit consumers.... KARACHI: Poetry collection launched KARACHI: Shaam Ka Tanha Sitara, the fourth poetry collection by Ms Gulnaar Afreen, was launched on Friday.... KARACHI: Honorarium to PTCL officials KARACHI, Dec 20: The director-general (operations) South of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company has granted honorarium to the officers who performed their duties nicely, very efficiently, promptly, and with devotion for the... KARACHI: PSBA holds polls KARACHI, Dec 20: M. Shoaib Shaheen was elected president of the Pakistan Service Bar Association on Saturday.... KARACHI: Science exhibition KARACHI, Dec 20: The annual science exhibition and poster competition of St. Joseph’s Government College for Women will be held here on Dec 23 and 24.... KARACHI: CNIC procedure for elderly simplified KARACHI, Dec 20: Senior citizens can apply for computerized ID cards through manual forms, which can be submitted by some relative or representative on their behalf at any Nadra office, while... KARACHI: PW examined in kidnapping case KARACHI, Dec 20: The first prosecution witnesses SI Ali Mohammed was examined here on Saturday before Haq Nawaz Baloch, Judge, Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC-V) for Karachi division in a kidnapping for ransom... KARACHI: Women told to unite against harassment KARACHI, Dec 20: Speakers at a seminar on Saturday demanded equal opportunities for women workers and said that wherever they have been provided such an opportunity, they have proved themselves to... KARACHI: IBM awards 215 degrees to graduates KARACHI, Dec 20: As many as 215 graduates were given Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees of Business Administration and Computer Science at the 6th convocation of the Institute of Business Management (IBM)... KARACHI: Govt slammed for suppressing opposition KARACHI, Dec 20: Maimoona Hashmi, MNA, daughter of the interned ARD president, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, on Saturday bitterly criticised the regime for suppressing the voice of dissent, and trampling with constitutional... KARACHI: Suspension of registration challenged KARACHI, Dec 20: Registration of a trader under the Sales Tax Act can be suspended only by a speaking order as provided by Section 24 (A) of the General Clauses Act,... KARACHI: PMA polls KARACHI, Dec 20: Dr Haseeb Alam and Dr S.M. Qaiser Sajjad have been elected unopposed as the honorary president and general secretary of the Pakistan Medical Association, Karachi chapter.... KARACHI: Book bazaar KARACHI, Dec 20: The cultural and sports wing of the community development department will organize a Sunday Book Bazar at Al-Markaz-i-Islami on Dec 21 on Sunday.... ISLAMABAD: UN allocates $67m for AIDS programmes ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: United Nations has allocated $67 million for HIV/AIDS programmes and establishment of related infrastructure in Pakistan over the next 5 years, Dr Nafis Sadik, UN secretary-general’s special adviser... ISLAMABAD: Hamza Alvi goes down fighting establishment ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: That Pakistan’s establishment continues to deny Hamza Alvi the acclaim that he deserves even after his death is quite obvious. Ironically, the so-called liberals and working classes for... ISLAMABAD: Pemra to issue TV, radio licences in five categories ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has said it will soon issue licences in five categories to establish more radio and television stations in the country.... ISLAMABAD: Minister asks doctors to shun lethargy ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: Health Minister Mohammad Nasir Khan on Saturday asked the doctors not to be lethargic in the performance of their duties and warned that strict action would be taken... ISLAMABAD: ‘Islamic laws compatible with major int’l laws’ ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: The Islamic laws are compatible with major international laws and there is no harm if Pakistan ratifies the international treaties, said Dr Javaid Rahman.... ISLAMABAD: Repatriation of Pakistani from Oman directed ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: The President Secretariat has directed the foreign ministry to help an old man bring back his son from Oman after he suffered 70 per cent burn injuries and... ISLAMABAD: Scholarships test result announced ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has declared the result of written test conducted for award of scholarships for doctorate-level studies in China, says an official statement.... RAWALPINDI: Man gets death sentence RAWALPINDI, Dec 20: A court on Saturday handed down capital punishment to a man who had killed a woman over a land dispute in the jurisdiction of Chauntra police.... ISLAMABAD: Benazir condoles journalist’s death ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto has condoled the death of renowned journalist, Aslam Sheikh, who died here on Thursday.... PIND DADAN KHAN: No trust move against Nazim fails PIND DADAN KHAN, Dec 20: No confidence motion filed against Tehsil Nazim Raja Iftikhar Ahmed Shehzad did not materialize as majority of the members stayed away from the special session of... LAHORE: Wheat shortage ruled out LAHORE, Dec 20: Parliamentary secretary on agriculture and food Rajab Ali Baloch has ruled out the possibility of wheat shortage in the country till the arrival of the next crop.... LAHORE: Colonies for govt servants promised LAHORE, Dec 20: Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi said on Saturday residential colonies would be established for government employees in every major city in the province with soft loans from commercial... LAHORE: Bio-safety laws on anvil LAHORE, Dec 20: Bio-safety laws are on the anvil and would be presented for adoption by the parliament in the near future.... LAHORE: Boy shot dead LAHORE, Dec 20: A boy was shot dead in an attack meant for her mother who escaped unhurt in Shafiqabad on Saturday.... LAHORE: Thousands visit lifestyles exhibition on first day LAHORE, Dec 20: Thousands of people visited the two-day exhibition, All About Lifestyles, which opened at the Lahore Polo Club (GOR-I) on Saturday.... LAHORE: Butchers not allowed to resume wholesale LAHORE, Dec 20: Allama Iqbal Town Municipal Officer Imtiaz Awan has rejected the demand of meat wholesalers to resume business at the Kot Kamboh slaughterhouse and advised them to approach District... LAHORE: Haj training camp at DHA LAHORE, Dec 20: Corps Commander Lt-Gen Zarrar Azim has called upon the intending pilgrims to follow the teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah, and perform the haj rituals patiently.... LAHORE: Three judges suspended, one sacked LAHORE, Dec 20: The administration committee of Lahore High Court headed by Chief Justice Mr. Justice Iftikhar Husain Chaudhry has suspended three civil judges and dismissed a senior civil judge.... LAHORE: Main gate of CJ’s court burnt LAHORE, Dec 20: The main gate of Lahore High Court Chief Justice Mr Justice Iftikhar Husain Chauhdry’s court was put on fire by unknown people in the afternoon on Saturday.... PESHAWAR: MMA warned its govt may face protest PESHAWAR, Dec 20: Water and Power Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has advised the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal to end its protest campaign against President Pervez Musharraf or it would have to face... PESHAWAR: Children rights’ protection urged PESHAWAR, Dec 20: Lawyers must actively promote and protect children’s rights, participants of a consultation held in Swat said.... Khasadars’ training opposed PESHAWAR, Dec 20: Tribal leaders have opposed training the Khasadar force to hunt remnants of Taliban and Al Qaeda network, threatening to hold a public meeting on Jan 10 in the... PESHAWAR: Traffic problems on the rise PESHAWAR, Dec 20: The lack of coordination among various departments, dealing transport matters, has been causing problems for the general public as well as losses to the national kitty, officials sources... PESHAWAR: Boutiques asked to remove mannequins PESHAWAR, Dec 20: The police on Saturday ordered the removal of mannequins used for displaying fashion-wear from storefronts of boutiques and garment stores on the University Road.... PESHAWAR: 12 prisoners handed over by Kabul released PESHAWAR, Dec 20: NWFP home department released 12 prisoners from Peshawar Central Jail on Saturday who were recently handed over to the local authorities after being set free by Kabul last... PESHAWAR: Pesco asked to curtail line losses PESHAWAR, Dec 20: Federal Minister for Water and Power Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has directed the authorities of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) to gear up their campaign against power theft... PESHAWAR: Education Commission to meet on 30th PESHAWAR, Dec 20: To improve the present education system and make it in line with the teachings of Islam, third meeting of the education commission would be held on December 30...

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