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April 8, 2006 Saturday Rabi-ul-Awwal 9, 1427   SC rejects Pan Am hijacker’s appeal ISLAMABAD, April 7: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the appeal of a Palestinian hijacker against his over-detention despite completing sentence. A three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, Justice... Ministry of women dominated by men: NA informed ISLAMABAD, April 7: The Ministry of Women Development, the national focal machinery for the advancement of women in the country, is dominated by men. The National Assembly was informed on Friday... Immigration official held guilty: Manhandling of passenger RAWALPINDI, April 7: An inquiry into the manhandling of a Pakistani origin British passenger by an FIA immigration official has held the in charge immigration guilty.... Project launched to help ragpickers ISLAMABAD, April 7: The International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with the labour ministry has launched a project to support ragpicker children. Under ILO’s International Programme on the Elimination of Child... Celebrate bitterness to forget bitterness the Spanish way ISLAMABAD, April 7: Spaniards have turned the Christian-Muslim bitterness of the centuries past into festivals and enjoying it, a Spanish scholar said here on Friday. Dr Eva Borreguero explained in her... Integrated approach in rebuilding work urged ISLAMABAD, April 7: There is a need for an integrated approach to effectively monitor the rehabilitation work in earthquake affected areas. Oxfam Country Head Farhana Faruqi-Stocker speaking at a press conference... Smoking at public places continues RAWALPINDI, April 7: Smoking in public transport vehicles and at public places goes unchecked in the twin cities despite a government ban, it has been learnt.... Robbers injure shopowner, loot Rs120,000 RAWALPINDI, April 7: Four robbers looted a shop in Khayaban- i-Sir Syed on Friday and escaped with Rs120,000 cash after injuring the owner, police said. Ahmed Wali, the robbery victim, told... World Health Day observed ISLAMABAD, April 7: The World Health Day was observed in Pakistan and other parts of the world on Friday to create awareness among the people of the importance of health for a healthy society.... End to military operation in Balochistan demanded ISLAMABAD, April 7: The Balochistan Solidarity Front (BSF), an alliance of progressive political organizations, intellectuals and workers, has demanded an immediate end to the ongoing military operation and political victimization in Balochistan.... Another goods train derails near Attock ATTOCK, April 7: A goods train derailed near Jand railway station on Friday, suspending rail traffic between Attock-Kundian section for about six hours, railway sources told Dawn.... Survey of quake-hit families, damaged houses launched HATTIAN DUPATTA (AJK), April 7: Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority’s Chairman Altaf Salim on Friday launched a campaign to undertake a survey of earthquake-affected families and damaged houses ahead of payment of the second installment of compensation.... Clients not told about NBP insurance deduction ISLAMABAD, April 7: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has begun deducting Rs20 from account-holders every month under a life insurance scheme without any prior notice, a source in the bank told Dawn on Friday.... Aziz seeks change to meet challenges UNITED NATIONS, April 7: Three world leaders helping United Nations efforts to streamline and strengthen world body’s efforts in development, humanitarian assistance and environment, said on Thursday they were looking for... Farmers may not get support price for wheat ISLAMABAD, April 7: Growers are unlikely to get support price for wheat fixed by the government at Rs415 per 40kg owing to a record stock of the grain available in the country.... Musharraf urges more opportunities for youths RAWALPINDI, April 7: President Pervez Musharraf has stressed the need for providing maximum opportunities to youths and volunteers during the reconstruction process in quake-affected areas.... Speaker suspends provincial minister’s membership till April 15 QUETTA, April 7: Balochistan Assembly Speaker Jamal Shah Kakar on Friday suspended the membership of Agha Faisal Daud, Minister for Communication and Works, till April 15 for frequent absence from the... Long-range flights hit by pilot shortage ISLAMABAD, April 7: The Civil Aviation Authority has introduced stringent regulations for pilots following the start of direct across-the-Atlantic flights by the Pakistan International Airlines under its ultra-long range (ULR) operation.... Mir asks Indian PM to fulfil commitments on Kashmir ISLAMABAD, April 7: Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference Mir Waiz Umer Farooq has said that Indian Prime Minister should fulfil his commitments on Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his... Police break up protests in Astore GILGIT, April 7: Dozens of protesters suffered injuries when police in the new district of Astore baton-charged them on Friday and fired teargas shells to break their sit-in for establishment of the district headquarters at Eidgah, 100kms east of Gilgit.... Wapda facing problems in completing canal project ISLAMABAD, April 7: Wapda is facing problems in completing the Rs32.45billion Kachhi Canal project in Balochistan by the June 2007 deadline because of technical and security-related problems.... Housing scheme on farm land opposed PESHAWAR, April 7: The city district government’s proposed housing scheme in Peshawar suburbs will considerably reduce agricultural land in the area. An irrigation official said acquisition of land for the plan... ‘Water shortage hits yield’ LAKKI MARWAT, April 7: Lack of investment and shortage of irrigation water are affecting the farm yields in the district, says chairman of the Zarai Taraqiyati Bank Limited Abdul Rashid Chughtai.... NGO accused of interfering in local poll ISLAMABAD, April 7: Pakistan Muslim League leader and former district nazim of Chitral Shahzada Mohiuddin has criticised a non-governmental organisation for having used its resources against his party during the district government election, which he lost to the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal.... Old feud claims two lives TIMERGARA, April 7: Two people were killed in a clash in Chikhoo village in Ouch Lower area. The deceased were identified as Muhtarum Khan and his employee Naseeb Khan.... Revised district budget presented HARIPUR, April 7: District Nazim Yousaf Ayub Khan presented Rs939.56 million revised budget for the fiscal year 2005-6 on Friday. The district council session was presided over by convener Maj (retd) Safdar Zaman.... Notification sought about promotion of specialists TIMERGARA, April 7: Schoolteachers from Lower and Upper Dir and Bajaur Agency have called upon the education authorities and the provincial government to notify promotion of subject specialists in accordance with the agreement reached with their representatives.... Corruption accused released after plea bargain PESHAWAR, April 7: An accountability court on Friday accepted the plea-bargain application of Muhammad Iqbal, a senior auditor of the Accountant General’s office, and ordered his release in a corruption case.... Fata health authority planned LANDI KOTAL , April 7: The Fata health directorate is considering to set up a ‘health regulatory authority’ to check the mushroom growth of illegal medical centres in tribal areas.... Four held for ‘train sabotage plot’ GUJRANWALA, April 7: An express train on Friday escaped a possible disaster when some armed men who wanted to target it jumped out after the action of law enforcers near the Sadhoki railway station.... DFO to explain timber theft GUJRAT, April 7: Officials of the provincial forest department have sought explanation from a district forest officer about complaints of timber theft, it is learnt on Friday.... Issue of overloading fine solved: minister FAISALABAD, April 7: Federal Minister for Textile Industry Mushtaq Cheema has said the issue of the imposition of heavy fine by the National Highway Authority (NHA) on excess Cargo Weight Vehicles had been resolved.... Five shot in two incidents SHEIKHUPURA, April 7: Five people were murdered in two separate incidents in various parts of the district on Friday. Three people were killed and one injured when two rival groups exchanged fire in Shamke village in the limits of Ferozewala police.... Earthquake victims returning SIALKOT, April 7: Hundreds of earthquake survivors from Azad Kashmir’s areas, including Muzaffarabad, Balakot, Batgram, Mansehra and Abbottabad have started going back to their homes from Sialkot and Narowal districts.... Four of a family die in roof collapse OKARA, April 7: Four members of a family were killed while another sustained injuries when the roof of their house collapsed in Jethpur village, Deepalpur, on Thursday.... ‘Two brothers slaughter their wives’ MULTAN, April 7: Two brothers reportedly slaughtered their wives with the help of their father due to some domestic dispute on Friday in Jehania, Khanewal district.... Accident leaves six dead, 30 injured JHANG, April 7: Six people were killed and 30 others sustained injuries, 12 of them serious, in an accident near Mahmood Kot, some 50kms from here on Jhang-Muzaffargarh Road on Friday.... Chemistry conference MULTAN, April 7: Linkage between industry’s requirement and research being carried out at universities was underlined at the second day of the three-day sixth international and 16th national chemistry conference on Friday.... Doctors’ response ‘positive’: Vacancies at RHCs, BHUs LAHORE, April 7: Punjab Health Minister Dr Tahir Ali Javed has said the government is trying to resolve doctors’ problems adding that they are the major force to run the huge infrastructure and healthcare system in the province.... City govt to install 135 fire hydrants LAHORE, April 7: The City District Government Lahore will install 135 fire hydrants in the far-flung areas of the city at a cost of Rs10 million.... ‘Govt afraid of holding elections on time’ LAHORE, April 7: ARD president Javed Hashmi says reports that the elections may be delayed for a year are reflective of the fears of the rulers.... Mother of four caught in crossfire LAHORE, April 7: A mother of four was killed in Iqbal Town on Friday. Police said that Iqbal Bibi, a maid in a Model Town house, was going on a rickshaw...

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