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July 31, 2006 Monday Rajab 4, 1427 KARACHI: Four die as rain lashes Karachi KARACHI, July 30: Four people were killed in rain-related incidents as the first monsoon downpour hit the city on Sunday.... KARACHI: Protesters defy weather to denounce Israel KARACHI, July 30: Driven by strong feelings against Israel and US, hundreds of people took part in rallies against the Zionist and imperialist forces on Sunday evening despite adverse conditions created... KARACHI: Rain exposes KESC efficiency KARACHI, July 30: The first downpour of the season that the city received on Sunday afternoon exposed performance of the Karachi Electricity Supply Corporation as its distribution network broke down, suspending power supply to a major portion for several hours.... KARACHI: 2nd phase of preparation of computerized voters’ lists KARACHI, July 30: The Election Commission launched the 2nd phase of preparation of computerized voters’ lists as the governor of Sindh enlisted himself in the list at a ceremony at the Governor’s House on Saturday night.... KARACHI: Water level rises in Hub Dam KARACHI, July 30: Water level in Hub dam increased on Sunday from 282.9 to 283.3 RL (Reservoir Level) in the wake of rains on Sunday.... KARACHI: Neglect ruins health centres in Orangi KARACHI, July 30: For a population of over two million spread over different sectors of Orangi Town, the provincial government has established only nine dispensaries which are being run by the city government following introduction of the local government system.... KARACHI: Staff not paid salaries for nine months KARACHI, July 30: The vaccination staff associated with the Orangi Town dispensaries have complained of nonpayment of their salaries for the last nine months, and threatened to stage a protest demonstration... KARACHI: Misuse of cellphone credit balance: PTA intervention sought KARACHI, July 30: Subscribers of Pakistan’s largest cellphone operator have complained of misuse and said that their credit balance was discharged without making calls and demanded of the Pakistan Telecom Authority to take notice of the situation.... KARACHI: Anti-price hike laws await approval KARACHI, July 30: To contain the soaring price hike and to provide a tangible relief to the people against the excesses of profiteers and hoarders, it is a must that all... KARACHI: Clean hands first defence against diseases KARACHI, July 30: To prevent oneself from diseases, the first and most effective and simplest defence is keeping your hands clean.... KARACHI: ‘New vehicle identification system is cost-effective’ KARACHI, July 30: The National Database & Registration Authority has clarified a newsitem on the proposed system of Vehicle Management and Identification, and said it is in the extreme interest of the people.... KARACHI: AJK PM meets governor KARACHI, July 30: Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Sardar Atiq Ahmed Khan met Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan here at the Governor’s House on Saturday night and exchanged views on various matters of significance.... KARACHI: Art show KARACHI, July 30: A media art show opens at the V.M. Art gallery at 5pm on Monday.... KARACHI: Reserved seats for girls in medical colleges likely KARACHI, July 30: The Sindh Health Department is contemplating to replace the existing open merit admission policy with reserved seats for girls at dental and medical colleges in the province, countering... KARACHI: Khuhro slams govt, MQM KARACHI, July 30: Leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly, Nisar Khuhro on Sunday claimed that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s stand off with the government that resulted in its ministers and... KARACHI: Child protection plan ready KARACHI, July 30: The National Plan of Action on Child Protection has been drafted and approved by the federal cabinet and now it is in the process of implementation.... KARACHI: Removal of encroachments KARACHI, July 30: The Jamshed town administration on Saturday directed the trader community of Tariq Road commercial area to remove illegal encroachments and roadside stalls within next three days.... KARACHI: Altaf asks UN, EU to help end aggression KARACHI, July 30: Founder of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned Israeli aggression on Lebanon and killing of hundreds of innocent civilians, including women and children and called upon... HYDERABAD: Move termed a ploy to divide Sindh: City govt status for Hyderabad HYDERABAD, July 30: Lea-ders of various political parties on Saturday rejected the proposed formation of the city district government for Hyderabad on the ground that it was tantamount to breaking Sindh.... HYDERABAD: Two killed in rain-related incidents HYDERABAD, July 30: Two people were killed in rain-related incidents in Nawabshah as intermittent rain continued for the second day on Sunday in several parts of Sindh.... HYDERABAD: Protest against delay in arrest of Brohi’s killers HYDERABAD, July 30: Heirs of Rasool Bux Brohi and activists of human rights organisation held a demonstration outside the press club on Sunday in protest against government’s failure to arrest the policemen accused of killing Mr Brohi.... DADU: Measures urged for protection of environment DADU, July 30: Speakers at a seminar on Sunday said that wildlife was worst affected due to exploration of oil and gas in mountain areas and other parts of Sindh.... SUKKUR: PPP warns of grave dangers to country SUKKUR, July 30: Central leader of the Pakistan People’s Party MNA Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah has warned of grave dangers to Pakistan’s integrity and likened the prevailing situation to that of 1971 crisis which had led to the dismemberment of Pakistan.... HYDERABAD: Opponents of city government booked HYDERABAD, July 30: An FIR was lodged at the city police station on Saturday against leaders of various parties who had participated in the rally held in protest against the proposed city district government.... KARACHI: Sana expresses concern over political situation KARACHI, July 30: The Sindhi Association of North America (Sana) on Sunday expressed concern over the emerging political situation in the country following MQM ministers and advisers’ resignations, and demanded that... KHAIRPUR: TMA warned KHAIRPUR, July 30: District Nazim Syed Niaz Hussain Shah on Saturday took serious notice of unhygienic conditions in the city and warned the Khairpur taluka administration (TMA) to improve its performance.... PESHAWAR: Hudood law against basic rule of jurisprudence: report PESHAWAR, July 30: The Zina Ordinance has placed the offences of rape and adultery in one category and similar evidences are required for proving both the offences, says a report prepared... PESHAWAR: Measures to regularise cross-border movement PESHAWAR, July 30: Authorities are building gates at four points along the border with Afghanistan in Kurram Agency to regularise cross-border movement and trade, officials said.... PESHAWAR: Three held for running illegal travel agencies PESHAWAR, July 30: Three people belonging to two travel agencies were arrested on the charges of running their business without obtaining permission from the government, an official told Dawn on Sunday.... Row over release of women in AJK MUZAFFARABAD, July 30: AJK President Sardar Mohammad Anwar Khan has refused to accept the advice of Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan and declined to an ordinance sent to him two days ago, it was learnt here on Saturday.... PESHAWAR: Call for medical college in Fata PESHAWAR, July 30: The Tribal Students’ Organisation has demanded that a medical college be set up in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas as announced earlier.... HARIPUR: Minister says MMA govt invincible HARIPUR, July 30: The NWFP government cannot be removed because its four-year performance has made it politically invincible, according to provincial Minister for Transport and Fisheries Akhtar Nawaz Khan.... CHARSADDA: Aziz visits flood-hit areas CHARSADDA, July 30: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had an aerial view of flood-hit Charsadda, Tarbela and nearby areas on Sunday.... HYDERABAD: Need stressed for more research on Shah Latif HYDERABAD, July 30: Emi-nent scholars, writers and poets said on Friday that immortal poet Shah Latif had preached patriotism and loyalty to the soil in his poetry.... SUKKUR: Villager electrocuted SUKKUR, July 30: A villager, Mumtaz Ali Kandrani, was electrocuted in Ali Sher Kandrani village in the jurisdiction of Thull police station on Saturday.... LARKANA: Election for naib nazim on Aug 3 LARKANA, July 30: The chief election commissioner on Friday issued a notification regarding unseating of the district naib nazim....

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