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March 28, 2006 Tuesday Safar 27, 1427   Fair poll not possible under present setup: Law and order situation worsening: HRCP KARACHI, March 27: Free and fair elections are not possible under the resent government, the law and order situation has worsened and incidents of human rights abuses and disappearances of opponents... Musharraf asked to quit offices before polls RAWALPINDI, March 27: Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) president Qazi Hussain Ahmad on Monday called upon President General Pervez Musharraf to relinquish the offices of president and army chief before the 2007 election.... Motion on army operation admitted for debate QUETTA, March 27: The Balochistan assembly on Monday admitted for debate a joint adjournment motion on the military operation in Dera Bugti and Kohlu. Deputy Speaker Muhammad Aslam Bhootani, who presided... Pakistan needs more woman activism: Political conference told ISLAMABAD, March 27: Women active in Pakistani politics need to form alliances within and between their political parties so as to encourage women activism across the board, according to the US ambassador Ryan C.... Develop N-energy but other sources too: Nobel laureates ISLAMABAD, March 27: Nobel Laureate Charles Townes told a panel discussion on “science and society” here on Monday that Pakistan must concentrate on developing nuclear energy to meet its power needs beyond 2030.... Need stressed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels: Alternative energy sources to be developed ISLAMABAD, March 27: Official planners have advised the government to rapidly shift away from fossil fuels to alternate energy sources, including nuclear, wind and solar energy.... PM launches Pims cardiac project ISLAMABAD, March 27: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday performed the ground-breaking of a cardiac centre at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). The cardiac centre would be a world... Seniority lists merger unjust: FST ISLAMABAD, March 27: Federal Service Tribunal on Monday observed that seniority lists of different cadres could not be merged, as it would violate the rights of the employees.... MNA calls for ending operation, holding talks to resolve issues LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), March 27: MNA from Khyber Agency Allama Noorul Haq Qadri has strongly condemned what he called killing of innocent tribesmen in Waziristan in the name of combating... Poultry farm sealed after death of chickens ABBOTTABAD, March 27: Police sealed a poultry farm in the Berot Union Council after receiving reports about the mysterious death of at least 800 chickens here on Sunday.... Need to upgrade fire-brigade stressed RAHIM YAR KHAN, March 27: Neither the government is interested in looking up its fire brigade units in the district nor ginning factory owners take any pain to establish the facility... Farmers block highway QUETTA, March 27: Farmers on Monday blocked the National Highway for four hours between Quetta and Chaman in the Bileli area to protest against load-shedding. The protest was staged on the call of the Balochistan Zamindar Action Committee.... Ministry fails to implement ban on pain-killer LAHORE, March 27: The federal government has failed to implement its decision regarding banning pain-killer Novelgin and other medicines containing Metamizole. All chemists are still in the dark (about the official... Sindh refuses to adopt composite SSC exam LAHORE, March 27: The federal government’s decision to introduce composite examination at secondary school certificate (matriculation) level throughout the country from 2007 has received a setback after Sindh’s refusal to adopt it.... Arbab wants Thar Express run from Mirpurkhas MIRPURKHAS, March 27: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said that the Sindh government has talked to authorities of the Pakistan Railways to run the Thar Express from Mirpurkhas... Drug pusher jailed, fined CHAKWAL, March 27: District and Sessions Judge Chakwal Syed Ikhlaq Ahmad on Monday awarded one-year rigorous imprisonment to a drug pusher and fined him Rs1,000.... Economic interests spurred crusaders RAWALPINDI, March 27: Crusades were fought during the 11th and 12th centuries for economic gains, said renowned historian Dr Mubarak Ali. “Though fought on the basis of religion, new researches also... 4 killed in separate incidents RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD, March 27: Four persons including a woman were killed in separate incidents in the twin cities of Rawalpindi-Islamabad on Monday, police said.... 4 accused in Attock bank robbery case sent to jail ATTOCK, March 27: All of four accused in the bank robbery case have been sent to Attock district jail on the orders of the judicial magistrate, sources told Dawn on Monday.... Appointment of 60 medical officers recommended ISLAMABAD, March 27: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Monday recommended the appointment of 60 medical officers (MOs) in Federal Government Services Hospital.... Scientists, engineers decorated ISLAMABAD, March 27: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Ehsan Ul Haq decorated on behalf of President Pervez Musharraf 19 scientists and engineers working in Nescom, Paec, KRL and Suparco... Wheat procurement drive yet to start in Dadu DADU, March 27: Farmers are suffering heavy losses because the food department has not started procurement of wheat and traders are purchasing the produce at low prices in the district.... Murder accused surrenders MIRPURKHAS, March 27: Mohammad Usman, facing a charge of double murder, surrendered to police on Saturday night, a day after police raided his house and arrested his elder brother Mohammad Ramzan.... Efforts to eradicate honour killings urged SWABI, March 27: Education is a key for eradication of honour killings and violence against women. These views were expressed by leaders of various political parties, local government representatives and members... ‘Precautions taken against bird flu’ PESHAWAR, March 27: Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives Qari Mahmood has said the government has taken all necessary steps to prevent bird flu in the NWFP.... College girls ‘manhandled’ by police in Jhang: Students go on hunger strike JHANG, March 27: The boarders in Government Girls Degree College hostel went on a hunger strike on Monday to protest against the police action on the college campus.... Four of a family shot dead SIALKOT, March 27: Four members of a family were shot dead and a woman was injured seriously over an old enmity in Nawaadey village, Pasrur, early Monday morning.... Biotechnology to serve future food needs FAISALABAD, March 27: The biotechnology is the only available option to cater to our future food needs while the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) is playing its due role in providing skilled manpower in this cutting edge technology.... Murder accused still at large VEHARI, March 27: Danywal police have failed to arrest two murder accused even three years after the incident. Victim’s family members, Majeed, Tariq and Qaiser of Sheikh Cotton Colony, alleged that... Civil suit decided after 37 years GUJRANWALA, March 27: District and Sessions Judge Mazhar Husain Minhas on Monday decided a civil suit of Naushera Virkan after 37 years of numerous hearings by various courts.... Sustainable growth linked to competitiveness LAHORE, March 27: Finance State Minister Omar Ayub Khan has said that the government is focusing on innovation and competitiveness to ensure sustainable economic growth.... Farmers to be trained in marketing LAHORE, March 27: The Punjab government is formulating a comprehensive strategy to train farmers in marketing to ensure good returns of their produce.... Woman, two children kidnapped SUKKUR, March 27: Police booked 13 people following the kidnapping of a woman and her two children in the Handyari village near Thari Mir Wah on Sunday night.... Sugarcane growers continue protest MIRPURKHAS, March 27: Sugarcane growers of Jhuddo and Digri talukas continued their protest on Monday outside the Najma Sugar mill against non-payment of outstanding dues of over Rs16 million.... Hunger strike against load-shedding DADU, March 27: A group of people observed a token hunger strike outside the press club here on Monday to protest against power load-shedding in the city.... Canal closure announced SUKKUR March 27: The Superintending Engineer, Desert Pat Feeder Circle, Sukkur, has announced that all canals off-taking from the Guddu Barrage would remain closed from April 1 to 30(both days inclusive)... Khairpur trade body decries PR decision KHAIRPUR, March 27: The decision of the Pakistan Railways to abolish the stops of five trains, Shalimar Express, Millat Express, Chenab Express, Night Coach, and Karakoram Express, at the Khairpur railway... IT workshop in Nawabshah NAWABSHAH, March 27: A six-day training workshop on “Latest Trends in Information and Communication Technology” opened at the Department of CSE/IT, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology on Monday.... One killed, 12 hurt in Bara clash LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), March 27: One person was killed and 12 others were injured when two rival groups exchanged heavy gunfire in Bara on Monday.... Govt approves computer classes at inter level PESHAWAR, March 27: The provincial government has formally approved a pilot project to introduce computer science classes in intermediate colleges. This was announced at a meeting chaired by provincial Education Minister Maulana Fazle Ali Haqqani here on Monday.... Teachers asked to work for boosting literacy LAKKI MARWAT, March 27: Speakers at an educational convention here on Monday called upon teachers to fulfil their responsibilities and impart knowledge to students in an effort to boost the country’s literacy rate.... No laboratory for MSc students in Gojra TOBA TEK SINGH, March 27: Gojra Government Degree College has no laboratory for MSc Zoology students who have to go to Lahore for practical examinations. This was stated on Monday by... Petrol pumps’ strike against cut in margin OKARA, March 27: Filling stations across Punjab will observe a one-day strike on Wednesday (tomorrow) to protest against cut in their profit margin. In a press conference here on Monday, All... DCOs asked to hold seminars on bird flu GUJRAT, March 27: The chief secretary on Monday directed the district coordination officers (DCOs) in the province to hold seminars to allay the public fear on bird flu virus and declared the Punjab virus free.... PU affiliation for Chunian colleges KASUR, March 27: Governor Khalid Maqbool held an open court in Chunian on Monday to hear public complaints. A large number of people filed complaints against Wapda, education, health, agriculture and PTCL.... Girl not yet recovered SIALKOT, March 27: The Badiana police have failed to recover the daughter of a labourer who was kidnapped by three influential people of Mundeyki Beriyan village, Pasrur, even after two months of the incident.... DHA spares land for science varsity LAHORE, March 27: Development work on ‘Package-III’ at Phase-6, Defence Housing Authority, began on Monday. Breaking the earth, Corps Commander Lt-Gen Shafaatullah Shah said to further restore people’s confidence in DHA,... Conference on Shah Husain LAHORE, March 27: A three-day international conference on Sufi poet Shah Husain will open here on Wednesday (March 29).... Traders endorse policies LAHORE, March 27: The Qaumi Tajir Ittehad has announced support for economic policies of President Pervez Musharraf.... LHC order sought to bar Musharraf from politics LAHORE, March 27: Advocate Mian Hanif Tahir on Monday moved the Lahore High Court in a constitutional writ petition seeking a directive to President Gen Pervez Musharraf barring him from political...

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