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May 2, 2006 Tuesday Rabi-us-Sani 3, 1427   World Bank to provide $800m to Punjab: Educational reforms ISLAMABAD, May 1: The World Bank (WB) would provide $800 million to the Punjab to support its ongoing three-year educational reforms programme, official documents available with Dawn reveal.... WB cites risks in releasing loan ISLAMABAD, May 1: The World Bank has identified political, institutional and economic risks in releasing $300 million to Pakistan under the second phase of Poverty Reduction Support Credit (PRSC-II) that is... Opposition to protest in National Assembly: Hike in oil prices ISLAMABAD, May 1: Leaders of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy on Monday criticised the government for increasing the prices of petroleum products and decided to protest over the decision in the National Assembly on Tuesday.... PML-N, MMA anti-govt drive soon: Shahbaz LONDON, May 1: Pakistan Muslim League-N president Shahbaz Sharif has said his party is in constant contact with the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal and both the parties have agreed on a one-point agenda to initiate an anti-government movement.... Khaskheli leaders join Muttahida KARACHI, May 1: Two of PPP Hyderabad’s influential personalities, Ali Nawaz Khaskheli and Sabu Khaskheli with over 100 supporters joined the Muttahida Quami Movement on Monday, an MQM spokesman said.... Rallies held on May Day QUETTA, May 1: Labour organisations, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and journalists’ union here observed May Day by paying tributes to Chicago workers who laid their lives for the rights of the working class.... Defence needs remain a priority: PM ISLAMABAD, May 1: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said all necessary resources will be provided to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to guarantee peace in the region.... Film on Pakistani vendor to be released this year NEW YORK, May 1: A film about a Pakistani pushcart vendor’s life in post-9/11 New York made by an Iranian-American director, has earned rave reviews here and it will be released... N.As are attractive even after earthquake RAWALPINDI, May 1: The attraction of foreign tourists to the vast potential of tourism in the Northern Areas of Pakistan is growing and there is no truth at all in the... Hangu riots: jirga decisions rejected KOHAT, May 1: Concerned communities have disapproved decisions made by the grand jirga comprising elders from Orakzai Agency to settle the Hangu sectarian dispute.... Punjab raises wheat target to 3m ton LAHORE, May 1: The Punjab government on Monday increased its wheat procurement target from two to three million ton, and pledged to raise it further if the need be.... Pervaiz briefs Musharraf on uplift projects LAHORE, May 1: Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi called on President Gen Pervez Musharraf at the Army Guest House here on Monday, says an official handout.... Mazari, Jatoi call on Sharif LAHORE, May 1: Former caretaker prime ministers Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi and Mir Balakh Sher Mazari called on PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif in London on Monday and exchanged views about political situation in the country.... Jamali opposes use of force in Balochistan HYDERABAD, May 1: Former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Jamali has emphasised the need for a dialogue-based solution to the Balochistan crisis as use of force will not be helpful in solving the issue.... Turkish experts to train security forces ISTANBUL, May 1: Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fight against terrorism, Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao said on Monday.... Dutch FM due today ISLAMABAD, May 1: Foreign Minister of the Netherlands Bernard R. Bot will arrive here on Tuesday on a two-day visit, a foreign office spokesperson said.... Power supply to be restored, says governor QUETTA, May 1: Governor Owais Ahmad Ghani has said that the government will utilise all available resources to restore power supply at the earliest.... Repeal of anti-labour laws sought RAWALPINDI, May 1: Worker unions and activists of labour rights organizations, in different rallies and conventions held in the twin cities to mark the May Day on Monday, have sought repeal... Woman flees ‘abusive family’ ISLAMABAD, May 1: A mother of three has sought help of the government to free her from alleged tyranny of her in-laws and husband.... Two bird flu suspects discharged ISLAMABAD, May 1: Two more bird flu suspects were discharged from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) after they tested negative for the avian influenza on Monday.... Man shot dead RAWALPINDI, May 1: A 23-year-old man was shot dead in Ganjmandi police area in the early hours of Monday, police said. Mohammad Zubair, a resident of Gulshanabad Mohallah, had an old dispute with Abdul Hameed and Bashir Shah.... 80pc workers deprived of security cover GUJRANWALA, May 1: Although May Day is a regular annual feature in this part of the world as well, some 80 per cent of industrial workers and labourers of other organisations are still deprived of the social security cover.... Army blamed for economic, political crises KOHAT, May 1: Former law minister Syed Iftikhar Hussain Gilani has said that successive military coups in the country have cost the nation its sovereignty, whereas India enjoyed more respect due to its strong democratic system in the world today.... Man murders four over marriage issue GUJRANWALA, May 1: A young man killed his uncle, aunt and two cousins over a matrimonial issue in Nizamabad, Wazirabad, on Monday. Wazirabad Saddar police said Basit was angry with one... Wanted man killed in ‘encounter’ FAISALABAD, May 1: A wanted man was killed in an encounter with police in Chak 48-JB, Jaranwala, on Monday. Some armed men were looting people when police encircled them.... ‘Gadoon labourers forced to work for 12 hours’ SWABI, May 1: Instead of eight-hour duty the workers in the Gadoon Amazai Industrial Estate have been forced to work for 12 hours and that too at a nominal and delayed payment.... APC to decide on elections, PML-N leader FAISALABAD, May 1: PML-N parliamentary leader in Punjab Assembly Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that All Parties Conference scheduled to be held next month will decide the options of boycotting or contesting of general elections.... People face problems in opening accounts LAKKI MARWAT, May 1: Poor people getting financial help from the Pakistan Baitul Mal under the food support programme are facing difficulties in opening account in the National Bank.... Increase in POL prices condemned BAHAWALPUR, May 1: Public and political circles besides transporters protested against the increase in petroleum prices on Monday. Politicians from opposition parties, while condemning the government, termed the hike in petrol price as the government’s failure.... Border with China opens for trade, tourists GILGIT, May 1: The Khunjerab Pass between Pakistan and China, which was lying closed for the past four months, opened for trade and tourists on Monday.... Woman raped TOBA TEK SINGH, May 1: A married woman was raped by two men, including a patwari, at Gojra on Sunday night. ‘R’ was sleeping along with her children when patwari... Tribesman killed in firing LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), May 1: A tribesman was killed on Monday when he resisted his arrest by the Bara political authorities under the Collective Territorial Responsibility Clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation.... Stage dramas behind the curtain LAHORE, May 1: Stage dramas in private theatre houses are thriving on suggestive dances, overcharging and tax evasion thanks to the corrupt among the regulatory and tax collection staff.... Petrol price hike dispute claims life LAHORE, May 1: A petrol pump guard shot dead a motorcyclist over Rs5 in Ghaziabad on Monday. Ahmad Ali told police that he along with his elder brother Muhammad Ali, 25,... Amenities for drought victims demanded DADU, May 1: Speakers at a seminar here on Monday said that residents of Kachho, Kohistan and Thar were facing problems related to drinking water, food and jobs.... 2 children drown in canal NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, May 1: Two children drowned in two different incidents when they slipped and fell in the Rohri canal on Sunday....

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