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April 10, 2006 Monday Rabi-ul-Awwal 11, 1427   Karachi lab’s faulty system exposed: NIH clears 40 drugs ISLAMABAD, April 9: At least 40 samples of medicines declared substandard by the Central Drug Testing Laboratory (CDL), Karachi, have been cleared by the appellate laboratory - National Institute of Health... Attack on convoy: 34 arrested QUETTA, April 9: Police on Sunday arrested 34 people on the charge of attacking army vehicles and blocking a road in Wadh area of Khuzdar district.... Bugti denies surrender of supporters QUETTA, April 9: Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti has refuted government’s claim that two of his commanders have surrendered to the Dera Bugti district coordination officer with their 40 companions.... Nawaz to visit US next month NEW YORK, April 9. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was unable to obtain American visa in time to come to New York to attend a wedding of a son of a... Mumtaz renews demand for confederal system SUKKUR, April 9: Chief of the Sindh National Front, Mumtaz Ali Bhutto, has claimed that the forthcoming elections would not be free and fair, as is evident from the policies and actions of the government.... Fate of Chhoto, other detainees unknown PESHAWAR, April 9: The whereabouts of Asif Chhoto, chief of the banned Lashkar-i-Jhangvi, and four others has been unknown since they were allegedly picked up by an intelligence agency about six months ago.... Swiss court to decide Benazir’s fate: Rashid SHEIKHUPURA, April 9: Federal Information Minister Sheikh Rashid has said the political career of Benazir Bhutto depends on Swiss court verdict which is likely to be announced before the 2007 election.... Official wheat figures ‘confusing’ MULTAN, April 9: An analysis of the last year’s figures regarding wheat production, carryover stock, official procurement and import of the commodity creates doubts about the output of 21.6m... US desires fair polls: senator CHAKWAL, April 9: Senator Brian A. Joyce on Sunday said the US desired that the 2007 general elections should be free, fair and transparent as Pakistan’s future lay in democracy.... Intellectuals urged to fight fear, hypocrisy ISLAMABAD, April 9: Time has come for the Muslims to fight their fears and hypocrisy and engage in an open and honest dialogue both with their own people and the West.... Pakistan bore brunt of Afghan war: Soomro ISLAMABAD, April 9: Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro said Pakistan had been a victim of terrorism for last over two decades, particularly since the occupation of Afghanistan by the Soviet forces in 1979.... Rehabilitation plan for quake survivors ISLAMABAD, April 9: An international relief and welfare organisation has outlined a comprehensive plan for quake survivors to earn their livelihood, restart education and restore hope for their children.... Ongoing rain beneficial for wheat crop ISLAMABAD, April 9: The ongoing heavy rains in the country may prove to be beneficial for the wheat crop, but a prolonged wet spell could damage the crop in Sindh and Punjab, Meteorological department said here on Sunday.... Flash floods wash away six trucks LANDI KOTAL, April 9: A man was killed and two others were injured after six cargo trucks, including three on the Afghan side near Torkham, were washed away in flash floods after a rainstorm hit the tribal areas on Sunday.... China to test JF-17 prototype BEIJING, April 9: China is close to testing a new prototype of the FC-1 Xiaolong combat jet jointly developed with Pakistan, about a year behind the initial schedule, the Beijing News reported on Sunday.... Poppy growers detain jirga members KHAR, April 9: Poppy growers in Barang tehsil of Bajaur Agency have detained a 30-member jirga sent to this almost inaccessible area by the political administration to persuade them to cooperate in its operation against poppy cultivation.... Khuzdar elevated to ‘A’ area QUETTA, April 9: The Khuzdar district has been declared ‘A’ area and the levies force has been merged with Balochistan police, states a provincial government notification.... President, PM grieved ISLAMABAD, April 9: President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday expressed grief over the tragic loss of life at the Faizan-i-Madina Mosque in Karachi.... Reconstruction in full swing MUZAFFARABAD, April 9: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Mohammad Ali Durrani has said reconstruction process in quake-hit areas is in full swing. Talking to a private TV channel he said work... Man killed over petty dispute SUKKUR, April 9: A group of armed men shot dead a man and injured his two brothers following a trivial dispute in Eiden Shah Deho village near Ghotki on Saturday night.... Rs42m spent in one constituency SWABI, April 9: Several public welfare projects costing over Rs42 million have been completed in the PF-35, the constituency f the provincial education minister, sources said.... Pressure on leaders to join ruling party: PPP KHAIRPUR, April 9: Former District Nazim Nafisa Shah, Pakistan People’s Party leaders Syed Mehboob Shah Rashidi, Syed Samiullah Shah Rashidi and Syed Zaman Shah Rashidi have alleged that the administration and police are pressurising them to join ruling party.... Kiln workers seek raise in wages MARDAN, April 9: Brick kiln workers have demanded raise in their wages in proportion to increase in prices of essential commodities. Provincial Brick Kiln Labour Union vice-president Haji Mohammad Inam said... Flood commission team reviews work DADU, April 9: A team of the Federal Flood Commission (FFC) inspected the commission’s development works in Dadu district on Sunday. The chairman of the FFC, Mr Illahi Bux Shaikh, Chief... PPP demands end to demolition campaign LARKANA, April 9: Lawmakers belonging to the Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarian demanded on Sunday that the district governments of Karachi and Hyderabad should stop demolishing old villages.... Student dies in accident KOHAT, April 9: A college student was killed and his friend was seriously injured when their motrocycle fell into a deep ravine here on Sunday. Mohammad Zahid, a second-year student from... Missing policemen’s relatives protest KHAIRPUR, April 9: Relatives of two policemen who have been missing for eight days staged a demonstration on Sunday in Gad and Panhwar villages and demanded the DPO Khairpur do more to recover their colleagues.... Roof collapse kills three SWAT, April 9: A 40-year-old woman and her two daughters died and her husband sustained several injuries when the roof of the room in which they were sleeping caved in due to heavy downpour in village Chapreyal on Saturday.... Cement shortage hits Vehari VEHARI, April 9: An increase in cement prices has affected the construction work in the district and adjoining towns. People have complained that the cement rates have considerably gone up owing to its acute shortage here.... 91 firms to display products at expo FAISALABAD, April 9: The Expo Faisalabad 2006 will commence at local Bohranwali Grounds from April 19 in which 91 renowned firms will display their products. With the name and style of... ‘Beat system at UC level to help curb crime’ BAHAWALPUR, April 9: Police will introduce beat system at the union council level across the Punjab to curb the crime. This was stated by Range DIG Ghulam Haider Marth while presiding... Hasilpur gas project launched BAHAWALPUR, April 9: A Sui gas supply project costing over Rs3.71 billion to 14 tehsils of four districts of south Punjab was launched at Hasilpur on Sunday.... 37 illegal institutes to be closed today SIALKOT, April 9: As many as 37 illegal private educational institutions will be closed down here by the management of the Cantonment Board in its jurisdiction on Monday (today).... Unhygienic meat in Narowal NAROWAL, April 9: The district livestock department and Tehsil Municipal Administration have failed to ensure supply of hygienic and quality meat to people. A majority of butchers continue to slaughter animals... Rs1m in cash, valuables taken away SIALKOT, April 9: A gang of 18 dacoits looted cash, gold ornaments, prize bonds and valuables worth Rs1 million from the factory-cum-residence of an industrialist near Raajokey village on main Sialkot-Daska Road late Saturday night.... MQM ready to quit govt: Altaf LAHORE, April 9: MQM’s exiled leader Altaf Husain says his party is ready to part ways with the government if all political parties agree on putting an end to involvement of armed forces in politics.... Green cards for Sharif loyalists LAHORE, April 9: The PML-N would complete its organisational work in Lahore in about a month, party leaders said at a news conference here on Sunday.... Couple freed after reconciliation MUZAFFARABAD, April 9: AJK police have released a newly-wed couple arrested in Lahore on the complaint of the girl’s father after both sides reconciled out of the court....

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