17 November 2004 Wednesday 04 Shawwal 1425 KARACHI: 600 freed under Eid remission KARACHI, Nov 16: Six hundred prisoners were released from various jails in Sindh on the first day of Eid in pursuance of the three-month remission announced by President Musharraf on the occasion. ... KARACHI: Governor praises people over law, order KARACHI, Nov 16: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has appreciated the cooperation of people and services of police and civil administration in maintaining law and order in the city during Ramazan ... KARACHI: Govt begins clearing KCR tracks KARACHI, Nov 16: The government has started removing encroachments from the tracks of the Karachi Circular Railway after the decision of the task force to revive the KCR operation by January, sources in the government said here on Tuesday. ... KARACHI: Inter-city bus terminus project launched KARACHI, Nov 16: An inter-city bus terminus on the Hub River Road in Mochko will be ready for use in three months, said city transport officials on Tuesday. ... KARACHI: Several areas go without water on Eid days KARACHI, Nov 16: Several parts of the city went either without water or received a scant supply on Eid days, giving boost to the sale of private tankers in the water-starved localities. ... KARACHI: Man shot dead on his return from Dubai KARACHI, Nov 16: A man was killed on his return from Dubai by armed men in Lyari on Tuesday. Police said that Habibur Rehman, 40, had come from Dubai on Tuesday morning. ... KARACHI: Utilities asked to improve services KARACHI, Nov 16: The Sindh Chief Secretary, Mohammed Aslam Sanjrani has asked the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board to ensure supply of quality water to citizens. ... KARACHI: Mills told to ensure safe disposal of wastewater KARACHI, Nov 16: The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency has warned sugar mills of legal action in case of unsafe disposal of waste water. ... KARACHI: Admissions to honours at KU begin KARACHI, Nov 16: The process for admission to Honours, Bachelors of Science (Agriculture) and Pharm D programmes at the University of Karachi will commence on November 18 with the sale of forms and prospectuses at 11 designated bank branches. ... KARACHI: Govt terms nazim's petition untenable KARACHI, Nov 16: The provincial government has termed the city nazim's writ petition against it for suspending his notifications in respect of the Lyari and Malir development authorities legally untenable. ... KARACHI: Dabla village lacks water, healthcare facilities KARACHI, Nov 16: The Dabla village, inhibiting people shifted from the Indus Delta after the decay of the ecosystem there, is facing a shortage of water ... LAHORE: Lahorites buzz with excitement LAHORE, Nov 16: Eidul Fitr was celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour in the provincial metropolis on Sunday along with the rest of the country. ... ISLAMABAD: People throng picnic spots on Eid days ISLAMABAD, Nov 16: The busy bazaars and picnic spots in Rawalpindi and Islamabad saw the traditional festive mess during Eid holidays, as those left behind tried to make the best of the occasion. ... RAWALPINDI: Two killed, 13 injured in clash RAWALPINDI, Nov 16: Two persons were killed and 13 others injured in a clash between two groups in Kallar Syedan on Monday, police said. ... RAWALPINDI: Rs3.32m looted from bank RAWALPINDI, Nov 16: Thieves broke into a commercial bank in I-10 Markaz and made off with Rs3.32 million, police said on Monday. ... RAWALPINDI: Reproductive health project launched RAWALPINDI, Nov 16: The district health department and provincial population welfare department have launched a joint programme for upgradation of reproductive health services in the district. ... PESHAWAR: Woman on death row awaits judgment on appeal PESHAWAR, Nov 16: A woman on death row has been awaiting decision on her appeal for the last four years. Ms Shehnaz, who was convicted for killing her husband, Ibrar Ahmad, has a daughter who lives in prison with her mother. ... PESHAWAR: Police restrain people from aerial firing PESHAWAR, Nov 16: The police succeeded in restraining people from resorting to aerial firing and only two persons were injured by stray bullets in city suburbs on the eve of Eidul Fitr. ... PESHAWAR: Tribes to observe cease-fire till 30th PESHAWAR, Nov 16: Two tribes observed a temporary cease-fire after a clash that left 13 persons dead and dozens injured in the Kurram Agency, officials said on Monday. ... HYDERABAD: Eidul Fitr celebrated in Sindh HYDERABAD, Nov 16: Eidul Fitr was celebrated all over Sindh on Sunday with religious zeal and fervour. In Hyderabad, main congregations of Eid prayers were held at Eidgah Rani Bagh and Eidgah Saddar. ... HYDERABAD: Poisonous liquor claims 16 lives in Hyderabad HYDERABAD, Nov 16: Sixteen persons died after drinking poisonous liquor in different parts of the city since Saturday and two have been admitted to a hospital in serious condition. ... HYDERABAD: Release of development funds demanded HYDERABAD, Nov 16: A group of residents observed a token hunger strike in Qasimabad here on Tuesday to pressurize the authorities to resolve basic problems of the area. ... HYDERABAD: Establishment of Sindhi university demanded HYDERABAD, Nov 16: Awami Tehrik chief Rasool Bux Palijo and noted writer Dr Shams Ursani here on Saturday discussed ways and means for the development of Sindhi language ... HYDERABAD: Fertilizer shortage discussed HYDERABAD, Nov 16: The Sindh agriculture secretary has warned importers and dealers of fertilizers that black marketing and hoarding of the DAP fertilizer will be dealt with an iron hand. ... KOHAT: Interference mars drive against criminals KOHAT, Nov 16: The drive against hardened criminals hiding in the tribal areas is likely to fizzle out because of excessive interference to save criminals-cum-informers by political administration and secret agencies, officials say. ... WANA: Demo held against student's killing WANA, Nov 16: Hundreds of students staged a protest demonstration here on Tuesday to condemn the killing of a fellow student. ... SUKKUR: Jeep-coach collision leaves four dead SUKKUR, Nov 16: Four people, three of them Frontier Works Organization staff, were killed when a jeep and coach collided on the National Highway on the Eid day. ... LARKANA: Four killed in different incidents LARKANA, Nov 16: Four persons were killed in separate incidents in Larkana district on Tuesday. Settling an old matrimonial dispute, a group of armed men on Tuesday entered into a house in the Molidino Khoso village ... MIANWALI: 4 killed in firing by PO, accomplices MIANWALI, Nov 16: Four people were shot dead and one seriously injured in an indiscriminate firing by a proclaimed offender (PO) and his accomplices at Muzaffarpur village, 20 kilometres from here, on Sunday night. ... KASUR: Seven perish, 40 injured in accident KASUR, Nov 16: Seven people, including two women and two children, were killed and 40 others injured in a collision between a wagon and a coaster at Ghumankey Bypass, Phoolnagar, on Tuesday. ... GUJRAT: Rs600 million for water, sewerage GUJRAT, Nov 16: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has said that a water supply and sewerage project for the city will be initiated soon at a total cost of Rs600 million. ... SARGODHA: Case against 300 for burning police post SARGODHA, Nov 16: Police registered a case under Anti-Terrorism Act against 300 assailants who set ablaze Bhabra police post here on Monday afternoon. ... SARGODHA: Cylinder blast at railway station creates panic SARGODHA, Nov 16: Panic gripped the railway station on Tuesday evening when a gas cylinder exploded in a vendor's shop at the Platform No 2 at a time when two trains were ready for departure. ... MULTAN: 300 water pumps for tribal area MULTAN, Nov 16: Dera Ghazi Khan district Nazim Sardar Jamal Khan Leghari has said that the tribal area people and those living in south of the city would be provided with water pumps worth Rs70,000 each for quick supply. ... GUJRANWALA: Commuters face multiple problems GUJRANWALA, Nov 16: Commuters in the district have lodged their protest against the transport authorities for their alleged failure to keep a check on fare of the public transport vehicles, including franchize buses. ... FAISALABAD: 'Strategy' for local bodies polls FAISALABAD, Nov 16: Punjab Communication and Works Minister Muhammad Zaheeruddin Khan has said a comprehensive strategy has been chalked out to field the candidates for the local bodies ... TOBA TEK SINGH: Two constables killed by stray bullets TOBA TEK SINGH, Nov 16: Two constables were killed by stray bullets on Tuesday morning near River Ravi, some 45km away from here on Pirmahal-Abdul Hakeem Road. ... SAHIWAL: 3 friends among six die on road SAHIWAL, Nov 16: Six people, including three friends, were killed and 17 others injured in separate road accidents here during Eid days. ... SHEIKHUPURA: Passenger shot dead by robbers SHEIKHUPURA, Nov 16: A passenger was shot dead on resistance by four robbers on Monday night near Mehmudkot on Jaranwala Road. ... PESHAWAR: PHC rejects plea to stay abuse case proceedings PESHAWAR, Nov 16: The Peshawar High Court has turned down the request of a former principal of a local school for staying proceedings in the case of sexual abuse of students pending before additional district and sessions judge Farahtullah Khan. ...

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