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April 22, 2006 Saturday Rabi-ul-Awwal 23, 1427 KARACHI: Many city areas hit by water shortage KARACHI, April 21: The water supply position in various parts of the city continues to deteriorate, forcing residents of water-starved localities to either purchase water from private tankers at exorbitant rates... KARACHI: Man held for killing three in Korangi KARACHI, April 21: A man killed his sister and brother-in-law, and their relative for marrying against the wishes of the family in Korangi on Friday. The incident was described by the police as a case of ‘honour killing’.... KARACHI: MQM men acquitted in armymen’s killing case KARACHI, April 21: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday acquitted six activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement in case of abduction and killing of army personnel. The case was remanded back for retrial... KARACHI: Six-party alliance to work for true democracy KARACHI, April 21: Six political parties and groups with left orientation have announced formation of Awami Jamhoori Tehreek to launch a movement against politics of status quo and lay the foundation... KARACHI: Teams formed to remove encroachments in Manghopir KARACHI, April 21: Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has ordered formation of special teams for eliminating encroachments in Manghopir and Deh Malkani areas, especially from beautiful tourist spots and hillocks and to check emergence of further encroachments.... KARACHI: ATC awards death sentence in murder case KARACHI, April 21: An anti-terrorism court on Friday sentenced an accused to death on two counts in the kidnapping and murder case of an 18-year-old boy.... KARACHI: Teachers to observe strike on 24th: Violence in colleges KARACHI, April 21: Teachers of the government city colleges on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the law and order situation in colleges and demanded action against external elements, who were allegedly involved in killing and arson incidents within and outside educational premises.... KARACHI: IJT plans protest in Islamabad KARACHI, April 21: The Islami Jamiat Talaba on Friday gave a call for a sit-in in front of the President House in Islamabad on April 27, if the federal government does... KARACHI: Competition must for progress: CM KARACHI, April 21: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said that competition always promotes positive activities leading to the formation of a healthy society.... KARACHI: Student’s killing: case registered KARACHI, April 21: The Artillery Maidan police on Friday registered a case against three activists of the All Pakistan Mohajir Students Organization (APMSO) for killing a student Akmal and injuring Javed... KARACHI: Platform for women KARACHI, April 21: The city naib nazim, Nasreen Jalil, has called upon the organizations working for the rights and welfare of the womenfolk to form a joint platform for an effective... KARACHI: Judgment reserved KARACHI, April 21: An appellate bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) comprising Justice Rehmat Hussain Jafferi and Justice Ali Saindino Metlo on Friday reserved order on bail plea by an accused involved in possession of 10kg charas.... KARACHI: Traffic plan for cricket match KARACHI, April 21: Traffic Police Department on Friday announced the following traffic arrangements on the eve of the One-Day International cricket match between veterans of Pakistan and India at the National Stadium for April 23.... KARACHI: Hearing in Mengal case put off KARACHI, April 21: The Sindh High Court adjourned the hearing of a petition against the alleged besieging of Balochistan National Party president and former chief minister Sardar Akhtar Mengal’s house in... KARACHI: Suicide bombing against all notions of humanity KARACHI, April 21: Suicide bombing was termed against all the notions of humanity and civilized conduct and killing of innocent women and children was deplorable. This was contended by security analyst... KARACHI: Efforts urged to eliminate TB KARACHI, April 21: Health experts at the concluding ceremony of an international conference on chest diseases stressed the need for public-private partnership for total elimination of tuberculosis (TB) from the country.... KARACHI: Introduction of new trades in technical centres urged KARACHI, April 21: Sindh Minister for Labour, Transport and Industries, Muhammad Adil Siddiqi, has asked the manpower and training directorate to establish more training centres.... KARACHI: Fumigation campaign KARACHI, April 21: The city government on Friday announced the launching of fumigation drive in all towns of the metropolis from April 22. Fumigation and vector control wing of the city... KARACHI: Shelter homes to be set up for street children KARACHI, April 21: Deputy Speaker Raheela Tiwana said on Friday that shelter homes would be established for street-children which would function 24-hours a day to provide them accommodation.... KARACHI: Services at Zero Point reviewed KARACHI, April 21: Problems faced by people travelling to India by the Thar Express were reviewed at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Fazlur Rehman on Friday.... KARACHI: Elevator for girls college KARACHI, April 21: In order to facilitate students and teachers, a lift will be installed at the Riaz Government Girls College Liaquatabad. This was stated by Sindh Planning and Development Minister... KARACHI: Phone bills KARACHI, April 21: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has extended the date for payment of telephone bills till April 25, due to disturbance in city, STR-II, Karachi.... HYDERABAD: Work on Qasimabad sewerage network to begin next week HYDERABAD, April 21: District Nazim Kanwar Naveed Jamil has said that work on a modern sewerage system in Qasimabad will start next week.... HYDERABAD: Students assured of support for higher education HYDERABAD, April 21: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) would provide all facilities to students seeking advanced education, said Sindh University Vice-chancellor Mazharul Haq Siddiqui.... SUKKUR: Dust-storm, rain hit upper Sindh SUKKUR, April 21: A dust storm followed by heavy rain hit Sukkur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Guddu, Kandhkot and Thull on Thursday evening. The storm started at about 7:15pm and uprooted a number of trees, hoarding and sign boards.... SHIKARPUR: Demand for arrest of IJT activist’s killers SHIKARPUR, April 21: Activists of the Jamaat-i-Islami and Islami Jamiat-e-Tulba staged a demonstration at the Lakhi Gate Tower Chowk here on Friday to protest against the killing of Sami Akmal, a... HYDERABAD: AT prepares for protest rallies across Sindh HYDERABAD, April 21: The Awami Tehrik has decided to hold a rally in Thatta on May 15 in protest against what it calls anti-Sindh projects, water shortage and alleged bifurcation of the Thatta district.... SUKKUR: Protest demo SUKKUR, April 21: Employees of the Market Committee, Kotdiji, staged a demonstration in Kumb to protest against non-payment of salary for nine months. The employees led by Ghulam Abbas Pirzado raised... PESHAWAR: Refugees want to stay for one more year: Threat to torch shops, vehicles PESHAWAR, April 21: Afghan refugees on Friday threatened to torch their vehicles and businesses if the government evicted them from the Kacha Garhi Refugee Camp after the April 30 deadline.... KOHAT: Teachers demand recovery of colleague KOHAT, April 21: The subject specialist teachers association has threatened to go on indefinite strike in case of further delay in the recovery of a vice-principal who was kidnapped along with... SWABI: Ulema criticise US policies SWABI, April 21: Ulema attending a Seerat conference here on Friday stressed importance of unity of Muslim countries and jihad against anti-Islam forces. The provincial general secretary of Jamaat-i-Islami, Mr Mushtaq... PESHAWAR: Paramedics’ service structure being introduced PESHAWAR, April 21: NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said that a committee comprising representatives of the Paramedical Association has been formed to ensure implementation of a new service structure for paramedical staff in the next budget.... BARA: Salesman looted BARA, (Khyber Agency) April 21: A tobacco company salesman was robbed in Bara Bazaar on Thursday. Faqir Hussain along with driver Niaz Ali had come from Peshawar to recover dues from shopkeepers.... TIMERGARA: Clerks stage pen-down strike in Dir TIMERGARA, April 21: Clerks in Dir Lower on Thursday observed a pen-down strike on a call given by central leaders of the All Pakistan Clerk Association (APCA).... PESHAWAR: Two held for passport tampering PESHAWAR, April 21: Immigration authorities at Peshawar airport on Thursday arrested two persons for attempting to travel on tampered documents. Officials said that the photograph on the passport of Noor Ayaz... KOHAT: Three Swiss nationals released KOHAT, April 21: Three Swiss nationals, who were held on suspicion of links with Al Qaeda, were released on Thursday night after authorities confirmed that they were genuine tourists.... PESHAWAR: Conference on thalassaemia today PESHAWAR, April 21: The Third National Thalassaemia Conference will be held on Saturday at Khyber Medical College. NWFP Health Minister Inayatullah will inaugurate the conference being held by the Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan.... PESHAWAR: Lincoln Corner to help students in research PESHAWAR, April 21: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peshawar, Prof. Dr Haroon Rashid, has appreciated the establishment of “Lincoln Corner” at the Central Library and said it would help students in the field of research and modern education.... CHITRAL: Quarry plan ready for marble, granite CHITRAL, April 21: The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) has chalked out a plan for quarrying marble and granite deposits in the district, believed to be the largest in the country.... PESHAWAR: MPA rejects Hangu blast compensation PESHAWAR, April 21: MPA Atiqur Rehman has rejected the Rs90 million compensation announced by NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani for victims of the Ashura bomb blast and violence in Hangu.... GILGIT: Clean water for N. Areas promised GILGIT, April 21: The federal government is committed to providing clean water to the people of Northern Areas and 100 water purification plants will be established in the region by June 2006.... PESHAWAR: Poetry book launched PESHAWAR, April 21: The Pakistan Academy of Letters held the launching ceremony of a book of poems by Saqiba Rahimuddin at Khana-i-Farhang Iran on Friday. The function was presided over by...

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