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October 2, 2005 Sunday Sha’aban 27, 1426   Norms of justice must be observed: CJ: HR needs protection in crisis ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said on Saturday that the duty of judges became manifold in crisis to guard the fundamental rights of people against excessive or exorbitant use of executive force.... Plan to install water filtration plants in all districts PESHAWAR, Oct 1: Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said that water filtration plants will be installed in every district of the province to provide clean drinking water to people.... $32,887 US grant for monastery restoration ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: US Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on Friday presented a cheque for $32,887 to the Department of Archaeology and Museums director-general, Fazal Dad Khan, for preservation and restoration of a 5th century monastery, “Jinan Wali Dehri”, excavated near Taxila.... Farmers demand tax exemption: Water shortage in Sindh HYDERABAD, Oct 1: The working committee of the Sindh Abadgar Board has called upon President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to exempt farmers of Sindh from all taxes.... PPP condemns raid on Bhayo House in Shikarpur SHIKARPUR, Oct 1: PPP and Jatoi group leaders, Aftab Shaban Mirani, MPA Agha Tariq Khan, Qazi Hafizur Rehman and MNA Dr Mohammad Ibrahim Jatoi have condemned the police raid on the... Ruling PML has the last laugh in Okara OKARA, Oct 1: Using the slogan of party discipline, the ruling PML has virtually made the third and final phase of the election in Okara a one-man show by making all potential contenders step back one by one.... Kairas face yet another blow GUJRAT, Oct 1: The Kairas of Lalamusa, already on the decline, have to face another major setback when one of their two time union council nazims joined the ruling PML the other day.... No let-up in swoop against rivals SAHIWAL, Oct 1: Five supporters of Rai Hasan Nawaz, including a union council nazim and a councillor, were arrested here late on Friday night.... ‘Poppy cultivation down significantly’ PESHAWAR, Oct 1: NWFP Governor Khalilur Rehman said on Saturday that poppy cultivation in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas had been brought down significantly.... Celebrating splendour of mountains ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: A three-day ‘Mountain Festival’ kicks off here on Sunday to raise awareness for the protection of biodiversity of three splendid mountain ranges — Karakorum, Hindukush and Himalayas — in Northern Areas.... PMAP, ANP enter into poll alliance in Pishin QUETTA, Oct 1: The Pukhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and Awami National Party have formed an alliance to jointly contest the district and tehsil nazim posts in Pishin against the joint candidates of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl) and Pakistan Muslim League.... Student moves PHC for admission PESHAWAR, Oct 1: A girl student has filed a writ petition in the Peshawar High Court against a private medical college, requesting the court to direct the University of Peshawar to... Patwaris protest against colleague’s dismissal MUZAFFARABAD, Oct 1: Over 70 Patwaris staged a demonstration here on Saturday and threatened to go on indefinite strike from Monday in protest against the dismissal of their two colleagues by the deputy commissioner Muzaffarabad.... Accused in blast case acquitted QUETTA, Oct 1: The judge of the special anti-terrorism court here on Saturday acquitted four men accused of carrying out a bomb blast near Gwadar port in which three Chinese engineers were killed on May 3, 2004.... Bomb defused BANNU, Oct 1: Security personnel seized an explosive device from a carpenter’s shop opposite the cantonment market here on Saturday. Sources said that the carpenter, Omar Khitab, informed the Rescue-15 police... 4 Pakistanis to be hanged in Kuwait KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: Four Pakistanis to be hanged on Sunday publicly in Kuwait on charges of smuggling heroine into the country, said the embassy sources.... Exciting contest likely in Haripur tehsil HARIPUR, Oct 1: With only four days left for polling in the third phase of local body elections, campaigning for Haripur tehsil nazim’s slot has gained momentum.... LB system to strengthen democracy: minister PESHAWAR, Oct 1: Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Sherpao has said that the local government system has not only stabilised democratic institutions but also instilled awareness amongst the people.... Vote trade seen in Swabi poll SWABI, Oct 1: A tough contest is expected for the district nazim slot as two major contending groups are said to have been indulging in vote purchasing.... Haj registration for DPs beings in Peshawar PESHAWAR, Oct 1: Registration of Afghan refugees intending to perform Haj this year has started here in the Afghan consulate and will continue for a week to complete the quota of... PA to meet on Oct 10 PESHAWAR, Oct 1: NWFP Governor Khalilur Rehman has convened a session of the NWFP Assembly on Oct 10. The session has been convened on the request of the government which wants... Two killed in accident DERA ISAMIL KHAN, Oct 1: At least two people were killed and 26 others injured when a bus rammed into a tractor-trolley near Chehkhan village on Dera-Tank road.... Need stressed for quality education HYDERABAD, Oct 1: Sindh Chief Secretary Fazalur Rehman has stressed the need for quality education to make the country more prosperous.... Death of worker sparks protest SUKKUR, Oct 1: Hundreds of people took out a protest procession in the Site area on Saturday following the death of Saghir Ahmed Qureshi, an employee of the Hamid Flour Mills.... Mill workers protest illegal retrenchment BADIN, Oct 1: The retrenched workers of the Army Welfare Sugar Mills (AWSM), Badin, whose services were terminated by the mill management during pendency of their service case in the National... Hurdle-free race in Narowal as well SIALKOT, Oct 1: Former Narowal district nazim Col Javed Safdar Kahloon (retired), who has till a couple of days back been dreaming of regaining the coveted slot, has suddenly announced withdrawal... CMIT head puts off probe FAISALABAD, Oct 1: Brig Arsalan Ali Khan (retired), the chairman of the Chief Minister Inspection Team, on Saturday adjourned the proceedings of the Faisalabad excise and taxation department scandal and the... FIA official in the dock for abetting crime GUJRANWALA, Oct 1: A local court recommended action against a Federal Investigation Agency inspector for changing offence under Passport Act to benefit alleged human smugglers, and sent the accused to jail here on Saturday.... CM solicits votes FAISALABAD, Oct 1: Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has asked councillors to exercise their votes in favour of PML-backed candidates so that they could implement government policies.... Myth and reality about depression LAHORE, Oct 1: Mental disorders are just like other chronic physical ailments and can be treated, according to Prof I.A.K. Tareen of the Mental Health Federation of Pakistan.... Tollinton handed over to museum LAHORE, Oct 1: The Parks and Horticulture Authority on Saturday formally handed over the possession of the newly-restored Tollinton Market to the Lahore Museum.... MBBS entrance test today LAHORE, Oct 1: The University of Engineering and Technology is holding the entrance test for admission to MBBS and BDS first year classes at five centres in the province on Sunday (today) at 9am.... Work on IP, international law centre begins LAHORE, Oct 1: Governor Khalid Maqbool on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Irfanullah Khan Centre for Intellectual Property and International Law at the Punjab University Law College here on Saturday.... Increase in oil prices widely condemned RAWALPINDI, Oct 1: The business group of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has condemned the latest increase in petroleum prices and warned that it would launch a movement... Khalid, Saleem promoted to AVM rank ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: Two air commodores have been promoted to the rank of air vice-marshal, a press release issued by the Pakistan Air Force Public Relations Department said here Saturday.... Favourites being nominated, says ex-tehsil nazim ATTOCK, Oct 1: Malik Khurram Ali Khan, Awam Dost candidate for the slot of Pindigheb tehsil nazim, has said the PML had been monopolized by one family which was bent upon... Three senior citizens awarded ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: The Senior Citizens’ Federation of Pakistan held a meeting to observe the International Day of Older Persons here on Saturday.... Pharma firms asked to sponsor research work ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: Pharmaceutical industry and doctors should accord priority to the interests of patients as they are the most important stakeholders.... PPP urges CEC to ensure free, fair elections ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: Secretary-general Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians and deputy parliamentary leader in the National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has expressed grave concern over the arrest of a lawyer of Dr... Over 150 nazims, councillors hauled to Murree ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: Murree hotels are witnessing an unusual rush despite it being an off season these days and are packed to capacity with hundreds of newly-elected councillors, nazims and naib... Five ASIs promoted RAWALPINDI, Oct 1: Five assistant sub-inspectors (ASI) of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Police Station have been promoted to the rank of sub-inspector.... Technical education project launched ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: Federal Education Secretary Sajid Hassan inaugurated the networking project of the National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE) here on Saturday.... Haj balloting tomorrow ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: The ministry of religious affairs has completed arrangements for holding the computer ballot to select intending pilgrims for Haj 2006 under the government scheme.... Man arrested crossing border LANDI KOTAL, Oct 1: The Federal Investigation Agency arrested a man trying to cross the border at Torkham and recovered a fake identity card and passport from his possession on Saturday.—Correspondent... UK team due tomorrow ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: A 14-member UK defence delegation, led by Secretary of State for Defence John Reid, will arrive here on Monday on a two day visit.... NA session ISLAMABAD, Oct 1: President Gen Pervez Musharraf has summoned a National Assembly session on October 7 at 10am. —Online...

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