09 April 2004 Friday 18 Safar 1425 KARACHI: Major action planned against encroachments KARACHI, April 8: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad on Wednesday gave "go-ahead" signal for the implementation of a comprehensive and vibrant anti-encroachment plan. ... KARACHI: CDGK chalks out fumigation plan KARACHI, April 8: The city district government has chalked a three-week long fumigation campaign to contain mosquitoes in all the 18 towns. ... KARACHI: Gwadar's housing project restored KARACHI, April 8: The Balochistan government has decided to restore the prestigious Sangar housing project in Gwadar district by reversing its earlier decision of scrapping the project, it is reliably learnt here from well-placed sources. ... KARACHI: Steps being taken to curb crime against women - Minister KARACHI, April 8: The Sindh Assembly was on Thursday informed that the government was taking steps to curb crime against women by spreading awareness. Minister for Women Development Dr Saeeda Malik, in her written reply to questions raised by Ms Nasreen Chandio of PPP ... KARACHI: Poster contest at KU inaugurated KARACHI, April 8: Sindh Sports and Culture Minister Qamar Mansoor on Thursday appreciated the creative and artistic abilities of the Karachi University students while inaugurating the "poster competition and clippings on working women," ... KARACHI: Road safety neglected for many years KARACHI, April 8: At a time when the World Health Organization is observing the World Health Day this year with a theme of "Road safety is no accident", the city government has failed to launch a comprehensive and integrated road safety campaign in Karachi. ... KARACHI: Commitment stressed to check accidents KARACHI, April 8: Speakers at a seminar on Thursday underlined the need of strong political commitment, strict implementation on road safety laws and creating awareness among the masses to save hundreds of precious lives in road accidents every year in the country. ... KARACHI: Korangi Road upgradation completed before time KARACHI, April 8: While travelling on the newly-upgraded Korangi Road, one can enjoy the smooth ride equal to that on any highway anywhere in the world. ... KARACHI: Water, transport problems discussed KARACHI, April 8: City Nazim Naimatullah Khan has said that the city has attracted significant foreign investment in the post 9/11 scenario by offering conducive environment to the investors. ... KARACHI: Baby falls victim to polio despite vaccination KARACHI, April 8: The nine-month-old child belonging to Karachi who was confirmed as having polio was never vaccinated under the routine immunization programme. ... KARACHI: SHC allows claim on lost saving certificates KARACHI, April 8: The Sindh High Court allowed on Thursday a petitioner's claim based on lost national savings bearer certificates worth Rs 1.8 million subject to his furnishing security for an equal amount and executing an indemnity bond for five years. ... KARACHI: Five bullet-riddled bodies found in village near Hub KARACHI, April 8: Five bullet-riddled bodies were found in a remote village in Balochistan, 45kms from Karachi, on Thursday morning. The bodies were brought to the Civil Hospital here for autopsy. ... KARACHI: MBBS, BDS exam dates KARACHI, April 8: The Examination Department of Karachi University has announced the schedule of First Professional Part-A MBBS Supplementary Examinations 2004 and First Professional BDS Annual Examinations 2004. ... GUJRANWALA: 11 polio cases in Punjab: Unicef GUJRANWALA, April 8: As many as 11 polio cases have been detected in the Punjab during the last year. This was stated by Unicef adviser Pervaiz Masood on Thursday while speaking at a meeting here. ... MIRPURKHAS: Duststorm hits Mirpurkhas MIRPURKHAS, April 8: A duststorm hit the district and its adjoining areas on Wednesday evening, uprooting trees and signboards. Traffic remained suspended for half an hour on different roads. The duststorm also led to power disruption for four hours. ... ISLAMABAD: FST for increase in number of benches ISLAMABAD, April 8: The Federal Services Tribunal (FST) has proposed that the government should increase the number of benches from five to eleven for early disposal of service matters, sources in the law ministry told Dawn on Thursday. ... QUETTA: Opposition to progress will be damaging, warns Jam QUETTA, April 8: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mohammad Yousuf said here on Tuesday that people were conscious that opposing the development process or confrontation with the government would damage their interest. ... PESHAWAR: Comments sought on Madressah certificate PESHAWAR, April 8: A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court on Thursday sought comments from the University Grants Commission and the provincial secretary education in a writ petition challenging equivalence of a sanad issued by Madressahs to a graduation degree. ... PESHAWAR: Cattle smuggling continues PESHAWAR, April 8: Cattle smuggling into Afghanistan continues unabated through 'illegal' permits allegedly issued by the political administrations of several tribal regions. ... PESHAWAR: Controversy over TMO's transfer deepens PESHAWAR, April 8: A controversy between the provincial government and the Peshawar Town-III administration over the posting of a town municipal officer (TMO) took a new turn on Thursday when the concerned nazim, Yaseen Khalil ... HYDERABAD: Call for consensus on NFC award HYDERABAD, April 8: Sindh Chief Minister Ali Mohammad Mahar has said that he hopes that the federal government will duly consider views of provinces on the National Finance Commission award and announce the award after evolving a consensus. ... HYDERABAD: Hyderabad package intact - Mahar HYDERABAD, April 8: Sindh Chief Minister Ali Mohammad Mahar has said that ancient villages of Karachi will be regularized and their residents will be given proprietary rights and provided civic amenities. ... HYDERABAD: 6 employees returned to Adabi Board HYDERABAD, April 8: The education EDO here on Thursday sent back six employees to the Sindhi Adabi Board, who were adjusted in the education department under the orders of the Sindh government. ... RAWALPINDI: RCB submits Rs692m PC-1 to ministry - Khanpur water project phase-3 RAWALPINDI, April 8: The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has submitted Rs692 million PC-1 of Khanpur Dam water supply project phase-3 to the defence ministry, it has been learnt. ... LANDI KOTAL: Seven arrested for growing poppy LANDI KOTAL, April 8: Authorities in Bara, Khyber Agency, have arrested seven men for defying the government ban on poppy cultivation and uprooted standing crop over an area of around 20 kanals in Loe Shalman area. ... LARKANA: No-trust move challenged LARKANA, April 8: Taluka Nazim Aijaz Junejo, who was unseated through a no-confidence motion on April 6, filed on Thursday a petition in the Sindh High Court, Larkana bench, challenging his removal. ... DADU: Govt owes Rs900m to Hesco DADU, April 8: Hesco chief Tariq Arshad has said Rs900 million is outstanding against 17,000 government connections. Talking to journalists at the Wapda Rest House here on Wednesday ... SANGHAR: Poor quality cotton seed being sold, say growers SANGHAR, April 8: Growers of the district have condemned marketing of substandard cotton seed by some Punjab companies. Talking to this correspondent on Thursday ... DADU: Man seeks protection DADU, April 8: A man has saught protection from the district administrationas he feared that some influential persons of the Qambrani tribe may kill him on the pretext of Karo-kari. ... FAISALABAD: Councillors seek funds, stipend for students FAISALABAD, April 8: The TMA councillors boycotted proceedings of a session to mark their protest against delay in release of sports funds and stipend for students. ... GUJRANWALA: Five policemen hurt in attack on lock-up - MPA's brother was assailants' target GUJRANWALA, April 8: Five policemen were injured when half a dozen men attacked the City Kamoki police station to kill their rivals ... FAISALABAD: Faisalabad bar renews demand for LHC bench FAISALABAD, April 8: The District Bar Association has reiterated its demand for a bench of the Lahore High Court in Faisalabad. The DBA, at a meeting presided over by its president Muhammad Hussain on Thursday ...

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