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May 9, 2006 Tuesday Rabi-us-Sani 10, 1427   Aziz stresses need to boost naval ties with Spain ISLAMABAD, May 8: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan is keen to improve its navy as the country has an important role to play in ensuring international maritime traffic... SC summons Sindh chief secretary ISLAMABAD, May 8: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Sindh chief secretary to appear on Tuesday and explain why a contempt of the court proceedings should not be initiated against him for interfering in the court affairs.... Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to instal advanced equipment: Curbing smuggling, terrorism ISLAMABAD, May 8: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Monday decided to further enhance cooperation in curbing human and drug trafficking and combating terrorism. The decision came during a meeting between Interior... Discourage VIP culture, PM asks police ISLAMABAD, May 8: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday directed the police to discharge their duties with honesty and discourage VIP culture in the country. Speaking at the annual award ceremony... Erra to keep check on prices: Building material ISLAMABAD, May 8: The Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (Erra) has said it will keep a check on the prices of building materials in the quake- affected areas.... Spanish naval chief holds meetings ISLAMABAD, May 8: Spanish Chief of Naval Staff Admiral General Sebastian Zaragoza Soto visited the Naval Headquarters here on Monday. On his arrival, the Spanish dignitary was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Afzal Tahir.... Call for strike in Hangu HANGU, May 8: The Sunni Supreme Council has given a call for a strike in the district on Tuesday in protest against non-payment of compensation to people affected by Feb 9 riots.... Need stressed to update clinical methods PESHAWAR, May 8: Experts have stressed the need for updating and rewriting clinical methods. “The situation has been made more appalling because clinicians all over the world are asking for investigations... Centre paid Rs16.3m to PIA: Umra flight for PML-N men LAHORE, May 8: The Pakistan International Airlines submitted in the Lahore High Court on Monday that the federal government paid Rs16.3 million for a chartered flight to Saudi Arabia and back in July 1999.... Youth awaits aid for treatment despite president’s order DERA GHAZI KHAN, May 8: After failing to get aid from various government agencies despite president’s directions, a handicapped youth awaits financial help for the treatment of his disease which has crippled his torso.... SBP asked to simplify utility bill payment procedure ISLAMABAD, May 8: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to simplify procedure for making payments of utility bills at commercial banks and arrange drinking water and sheds for consumers near collection counters.... Tents gutted in refugee camp KOHAT, May 8: Dozens of tents were gutted in an Afghan refugee camp in Kharmatu area, 25km from here, on Monday. Witnesses said women were preparing meals in their tent when it caught fire which soon engulfed 28 other makeshift houses.... Sepoy killed KHAR, May 8: A sepoy of the Bajaur Levy Force was killed in a mine blast in the Inayat Kallay area on Monday. The sepoy, Sirajuddin, was working in the fields when the anti-personnel mine exploded, killing him on the spot.... Khyber Agency gets official FM station LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), May 8: An official FM radio station started test transmissions in the Jamrud tehsil of the Khyber Agency on Monday. The Khyber Radio Station run broadcasts three hours in the morning and three in the evening.... Duststorm disrupts power supply in Peshawar PESHAWAR, May 8: A severe duststorm hit Peshawar and other parts of the NWFP on Monday, disrupting power supply in various parts of the provincial capital.... Drive against illegal buses PESHAWAR, May 8: The Peshawar district government has launched a campaign against illegal rickshaws and buses. The campaign has been launched keeping in view the severity of the traffic problem and pollution during peak hours, said District Nazim Haji Ghulam Ali.... NAB recovers Rs2.65 million swindled in housing plan ISLAMABAD, May 8: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has recovered Rs2.65 million from owners of a Sehwan Housing Scheme in Hyderabad, the bureau’s spokesman said. According to the NAB, a firm,... Growers hold demonstration against water shortage KHAIRPUR, May 8: Growers and activists of the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz on Monday held a procession on the National Highway about seven kilometres from here to protest against shortage of water.... Waqf land given to medical college SUKKUR, May 8: The district manager of Auqaf has handed over 53 acres of Waqf agricultural land in Deh Saeedabad to Professor Abrar Shaikh, principal of the Sardar Ghulam Muhammad Khan Mahar Medical College.... Poultry products safe for consumption ISLAMABAD, May 8: Experts at a seminar here on Monday unanimously declared chicken products safe for consumption, but asked the government to launch a mass awareness campaign on bird flu and... Air chief to witness first operational flight of JF-17 ISLAMABAD, May 8: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed has proceeded to China to witness the first operational flight of the prototype-4 of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, a co-product of Pakistan and China.... Thalassaemia tests before marriage suggested LAHORE, May 8: The International Thalassaemia Day was observed on Monday with a conviction to eradicate the disease by creating awareness and ensuring thalassaemia carrier tests before entering into marriages.... US taking steps to boost SME sector LAHORE, May 8: The US is paying special attention to the growth of the SME sector in Pakistan as it could give the required boost to the overall country’s economy.... Growers’ water plea for cotton sowing LAHORE, May 8: Farmers on Monday asked the provincial government to delay curtailing of water supply to growers for a few weeks in view of cotton sowing which is underway in the province.... Doctors postpone strike LAHORE, May 8: The Pakistan Medical Association has postponed its weekly strike following assurance by the Punjab health secretary that all promotion cases against vacant posts in all cadres will be completed by June 30.... DCO says no compromise on two-stroke rickshaw ban LAHORE, May 8: District Coordination Officer Mian Muhammad Ijaz has said there will be no compromise on the plan for phasing out of two-stroke rickshaws from the city district by December 2007 with the rickshaw owners mafia.... DSP injured LAHORE, May 8: A DSP was injured by dacoits at Nawab Town, Raiwind Road, here on Monday. Police said that the bandits entered a house and tried to loot inmates.... Women’s wing LAHORE, May 8: The women’s wing of the ruling PML has started organisational work in Lahore. Provincial president Shahana Farooqi and Lahore president Fareeda Suleri will open party offices where they don’t exist.... Four get death sentence GUJRANWALA, May 8: The anti-terrorism court No 2 handed down 10 years’ imprisonment and death to four convicts on six counts with Rs400,000 fine here on Monday.... Displaced people hold demonstration: WB-funded project DERA GHAZI KHAN, May 8: A large number of people affected by the World Bank-funded Taunsa Barrage Rehabilitation and Modernisation Project (TBRMP) held a protest demonstration at the resettlement site of the project.... 8 sentenced for serving meals on weddings TOBA TEK SINGH, May 8: A Gojra special magistrate completed the trial of cases of serving food on weddings in time on the directive of the Supreme Court.... ARD signing charter of loot, plunder, says Ijaz BAHAWALPUR, May 8: Federal Religious Affairs Minister Ijazul Haq has described the ARD’s charter of democracy to be signed by Mian Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto in London on May 14,... Human smuggler arrested GUJRAT, May 8: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) claimed on Monday to have arrested a human smuggler from Sukh Chenan village near Lalamusa. Gujranwala FIA deputy-director Naeem Akram Bhroka told Dawn... 8 policemen booked for illegal detention SAHIWAL, May 8: On the orders of additional district and sessions judge, Noorshah police on Monday registered a case against Bahadar Shah post in-charge, a sub-inspector and six constables for illegally detaining the son of a widow.... Demo against killing of student LAHORE, May 8: The Islami Jamiat Talba held a demonstration in the Punjab University to condemn the killing of a Pakistani student by the German police.... CM to visit Sheikhupura tomorrow SHEIKHUPURA, May 8: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi is arriving here on Wednesday (tomorrow). Sources said the chief minister would preside over a party workers’ meeting and listen to complaints of workers....

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