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September 20, 2005 Tuesday Sha'aban 15, 1426   Opposition to requisition Senate session: Contacts with Israel, rape incidents ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: Parliamentary leader of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) in the Senate Ishaq Dar on Monday said the opposition was considering a proposal to requisition a special... Dirty water deaths: call to punish ‘murderers’: Senate proceedings without opposition ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: An opposition-less Senate on Monday took serious notice of the deaths of nine people in Karachi from drinking contaminated water and urged the federal, provincial and local governments... Opposition walks out of NA in protest against rulings ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: The combined opposition on Monday evening staged a walkout from the National Assembly minutes before the adjournment of the proceedings to protest against speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain for... Remarks reported correctly, says Post NEW YORK, Sept 19: The Washington Post on Monday stood by its report that in an interview with its reporters President Pervez Musharraf claimed that rape has become a “money-making concern”... 200,000 workers to be exported: minister TAXILA, Sept 19: Federal Minister for Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis Ghulam Sarwar Khan says the government is making concreted efforts to achieve the target of exporting 200,000 workers this year.... Talks likely with India for better visa system LAHORE, Sept 19: Pakistan and India are likely to negotiate issuance of countrywide visas instead of the present practice of issuing city specific visas to each others’ citizens, at a meeting to be held by the end of this month.... Cement import via Wagah likely next month LAHORE, Sept 19: Overland trade between Pakistan and India is expected to resume next month after a short break as Pakistani importers and traders plan to import fresh ginger and cement from across the border.... Nadra to develop AKUEB exam software LAHORE, Sept 19: The National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) will develop a software for the examination system of the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKUEB), it is learnt.... Korean firm to construct Lowari tunnel ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: The construction work on the much-awaited Lowari rail tunnel will start this month. This was stated by Federal Minister for Communications Shamim Siddiqui at a ceremony held to... University teachers’ federation questions HEC mandate PESHAWAR, Sept 19: The Federation of All-Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (Fapuasa) has said that it is opposed to growing involvement of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in the management of local universities.... Use languages for enhancing literacy ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: Languages and linguistics must be used as an effective tool for enhancing literacy in the country, said Dr Ruqaiya Hasan, a visiting Australian scholar, at the National University of Modern Languages here on Monday.... Majeed Malik’s papers rejected CHAKWAL, Sept 19: District Returning Officer Mirza Rafiuz Zaman on Monday rejected the nomination papers of Lt-Gen (retired) Abdul Majeed Malik for the slot of district nazim.... Govt asked to submit service rules policy ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the federal government to submit its policy on a set of petitions concerning service matters, and adjourned the case till September 26.... ‘Closer link among scientists must for progress’ ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: The 9th international symposium on advanced materials opened here with a firm resolve from the scientific community to foster closer ties for progress and development of humanity.... Afghan elections hailed as step towards stability ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: Pakistan on Monday hailed the completion of parliamentary elections in Afghanistan and assured Kabul of its support in reconstruction and consolidation of stability.... PIA signs agreement with Avis KARACHI, Sept 19: The Pakistan International Airlines has signed an agreement with Avis, a global car rental company. Under the agreement, all PIA passengers will benefit from special discount rates when renting an Avis car in all countries where Avis operates.... Water supply schemes in Mardan abandoned MARDAN, Sept 19: About 70 drinking water supply schemes were closed in the Mardan district following merger of the Public Health Department (PHD) with the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA), creating severe shortage of drinking water for the locals.... Tribesmen seek basic changes in FCR KHAAR (Bajaur Agency), Sept 19: Tribesmen have demanded reforms in the Frontier Crimes Regulation, separation of judiciary from the executive and cut in powers of political agents.... Repatriation of refugees resumes tomorrow KOHAT, Sept 19: The repatriation of the remaining 100 Afghan families from Kurram Agency, which was stopped because of elections in Afghanistan, will resume on Wednesday after the re-opening of the iris centre.... Ex-dist nazim withdraws papers TOBA TEK SINGH, Sept 19: Former district nazim Muhammad Ashfaq withdrew his nomination papers on Monday afternoon for district nazim slot in favour of the ruling party candidate Chaudry Abdul Sattar.... Violation of poll code in Faisalabad FAISALABAD, Sept 19: The candidates for city district nazim slot, town councils and reserved seats for peasants, women and minorities are recklessly using money and resources in their campaigns in blatant disregard of election code.... Japanese experts to provide tech assistance: Leather industry SIALKOT, Sept 19: The visiting Japanese experts have announced provision of technical assistance to the local manufacturers and exporters of leather products for flourishing the industry and purging it of environment... Murder case against six policemen MANDI BAHAUDDIN, Sept 19: On the orders of additional district and sessions judge police have registered a case on Monday against Rahmania check post in charge along with five constables for allegedly torturing a religious organization’s local leader to death.... Quality of education be improved: governor QUETTA, Sept 19: Provincial Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani has stressed the need for improvement of educational standard in order to maintain an academic environment in the Balochistan University.... Torture in prison: jail officials summoned GUJRANWALA, Sept 19: The district and sessions judge Mazhar Hussain Minhas has summoned district jail superintendent and his deputy on Sept 26 on a petition of a woman who said that the two officials were torturing her son in jail.... Opposition cries foul in Jhelum elections LAHORE, Sept 19: The opposition again raised the issue of alleged rigging in the local polls when the house met after a two days break on Monday afternoon.... PFC Award in three months, says Dreshak LAHORE, Sept 19: Punjab finance minister Sardar Hasnain Bahadar Dreshak has said formula-based Provincial Finance Commission Award will be announced in three months.... Arrangements for third phase of polls reviewed NAWABSHAH, Sept 19: The Sindh provincial election commissioner, Ahmed Ali Halepoto, presided over a meeting here on Monday at the DRO office regarding the third phase of the local body elections.... Hesco line losses up in Dadu district DADU, Sept 19: Record line losses of 38.9 million KWH were recovered in five circles of Hesco in August 2005. The Dadu operation division was at the top where 48.8... Call to restore district judge’s DRO powers HYDERABAD, Sept 19: The former minister for railways, Haji Zafar Ali Laghari, has appealed to the chief justices of the Supreme Court and the Sindh High Court for restoration of the... Karo-kari jirga: hunt for community elder SUKKUR, Sept 19: The Sukkur police have launched a hunt for Ali Nawaz Abro, an elder of the Abro community, who declared Rasheed Abro and Tasleem Abro as karo and kari in a jirga verdict.... MQM chief condemns ‘kidnapping’ of Sapna JACOBABAD, Sept 19: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has condemned the alleged kidnapping of Sapna and assured his support to the Hindu community.... Child recovered; Sikhs assured of protection PESHAWAR, Sept 19: NWFP Governor Khalil-ur-Rehman has assured Fata Sikh community that the accused involved in kidnapping of a five-year old Sikh child would soon be arrested and brought to the book.... Protests against supply of polluted water PESHAWAR, Sept 19: People of Dabgari on Monday staged a demonstration outside the press club protest against supply of contaminated water to the area and asked the authorities to solve the problem.... 192 seminaries registered in Fata without legal cover PESHAWAR, Sept 19: About 192 seminaries have been registered in the Federally-Administered Tribal Area despite the fact that jurisdiction of the registration law has not been extended to Fata.... Need for inexpensive justice stressed: Nathiagali Judicial conference PESHAWAR, Sept 19: Chief Justice Tariq Pervez Khan of the Peshawar High Court on Sunday underlined the need for dispensing “inexpensive and expeditious justice” to the people at their doorstep.... Police hunt for PML-N MPA RAWALPINDI, Sept 19: The local police are raiding different places to arrest former PML-N MPA Chaudhry Tanveer in some previous cases, police sources said. A senior police official confirmed that they... ‘Govt focusing on S&T to benefit masses’ ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: Benefits of progress in the field of science and technology must reach the people for their welfare, said Federal Minister for Science and Technology Nauraiz Shakoor Khan.... DPO directed to register case against minister RAWALPINDI, Sept 19: Additional District and Sessions Judge Ch Habibur Rehman on Monday directed the District Police Officer (DPO) Saud Aziz to register a case against Federal Minister for Information Sheikh Rashid Ahmed.... Haripur group backs Yousuf Ayub HARIPUR, Sept 19: The Azad Hamkhial group of UC nazims and councillors here on Monday announced support for Yusuf Ayub Khan for Haripur district nazim’s post and decided to work hard to get him elected.... Pilot project on gender justice launched ABBOTTABAD, Sept 19: Islamic teachings should be followed for dispensing speedy justice to women, speakers at a workshop said on Monday. The workshop was organized in connection with the launch of... Anti-polio campaign from 27th LAKKI MARWAT, Sept 19: The health department has finalized arrangements for the anti-polio campaign scheduled to commence on Sept 27. Executive District Officer, Health, Dr Mohammad Iqbal Khan Marwat, told journalists... Abduction case against seven registered SAHIWAL, Sept 19: On the orders of the additional district and sessions judge, police have registered an abduction case against seven people. Reports said Zafar Ali in his petition stated that... Special security in industrial areas LAHORE, Sept 19: Inspector-general of Punjab police Ziaul Hasan has said arrangements have been made to provide special security in industrial areas under the business-friendly policing.... Several hurt in fireworks explosions LAHORE, Sept 19: Several dozen people, mainly children, suffered injuries in fireworks explosions on Shabb-i-Barat here on Monday.... Summoned for hurting donkey LAHORE, Sept 19: Injuring the ‘family’ donkey has offended the master so much that he first initiated criminal proceedings and then involved himself in a judicial process which included the invoking of the jurisdiction of the Lahore High Court.... JUP for action in mosque land grab LAHORE, Sept 19: The JUP has threatened to hold protest demonstrations if the government does not accept by Friday its demands regarding action against land-grabbers.... Pesco staff told to keep in touch with elected representatives PESHAWAR, Sept 19: Peshawar Electricity Supply Company Chief Executive Brig Sakhi Marjan has directed all field formations to keep close liaison with elected representatives for the solution of problems related to the department.... Re-polling challenged PESHAWAR, Sept 19: The Peshawar High Court on Monday sought comments from the Chief Election Commissioner in a writ petition challenging re-polling in a union council where women had not cast votes.... Quetta phones disrupted QUETTA, Sept 19: Thousands of telephones went out of order when saboteurs cut the main telephone cable here on Sunday night. A spokesman for the PTCL said around 3,000 telephones had been disconnected in the main commercial area of the city....

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