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August 25, 2006 Friday Rajab 29, 1427   PML lawmakers vow to defeat motion ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: A group of parliamentarians led by Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in his chamber in the Parliament House on... Musharraf, Singh may meet in Havana ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: It is not in New York but in Havana that President Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may have an opportunity to engage in a dialogue.... Muttahida files references against MMA MNAs ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement on Thursday sought disqualification of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal legislators for allegedly committing blasphemy by shredding copies of the women protection bill containing words Quran and... Afghans in Quetta for treatment: ICRC QUETTA, Aug 24: People wounded in clashes in Afghanistan were seeking medical treatment in Pakistan through the International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC). The number of people coming to Quetta for... MPs for review of citizenship laws: Discrimination against women ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: Legislators belonging to treasury as well as the opposition benches on Thursday termed the Pakistan Citizenship Act discriminatory against women and asked the government to review the law.... Railways to regain passengers’ confidence ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: The three-week-long disruption of train service between Karachi and other parts of the country had not only damaged Pakistan Railways economically but also posed a tough challenge of regaining passengers’ confidence, officials said.... Arms seized QUETTA, Aug 24: Security forces seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from Sangsilla area of Dera Bugti on Thursday. The FC troops raided Sangsilla and during a search operation huge quantity of arms and ammunition was seized.... LBOD drain breaches leave thousands marooned MIRPURKHAS, Aug 24: Small and large breaches have developed in drains connected with the LBOD in the Mirpurkhas district, leaving thousands of people marooned.... Seminaries not backing terrorism: Hunt LAHORE, Aug 24: The US Consulate Principal Officer Bryan D. Hunt said on Thursday no support to terrorism came from religious schools in Pakistan. “We hope that Pakistan’s leadership has a... Punjab hands over Rs7bn project to NLC: Missing facilities at schools, BHUs LAHORE, Aug 24: With a view to ensuring quality work and timely completion, the Punjab government has handed over the execution of Rs7 billion project of providing missing facilities to all... Arrest of 46 activists of defunct outfit ordered GUJRANWALA, Aug 24: The Punjab government has issued a list of 46 activists of a defunct outfit and directed the district police officer to take them into custody to combat sectarianism.... ‘PECO shares purchased from open market’ KARACHI, Aug 24: In a response to a news report that appeared in a section of the press and indicated that the government had sold the Pakistani Engineering Company to Arif... Tribesmen surrender arms GHALANI (Mohmand Agency), Aug 24: Tribesmen handed over heavy arms and ammunition to the political authorities in Ghalani, the agency headquarters on Thursday. Officials said that Safi Masood tribesmen led by... Karachi-Dubai ferry trip to cost $549 ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: A luxury ferry service between Karachi and Dubai has been approved and its maiden trip is scheduled for November 2. “The initial fare for the Karachi-Dubai ferry service... CAA gets new DG KARACHI, Aug 24: Former Shell managing director Farooq Rehmatullah has been appointed director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority, says a press release. Mr Rehmatullah is the 13th Civil Aviation Authority director-general.... Tribal areas remain out of Pemra ambit PESHAWAR, Aug 24: FM radio channels operating in the federally and provincially administered tribal areas Fata and Pata do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority... Protesting teachers sent on ‘forced leave’ HYDERABAD, Aug 24: Four teachers were sent on ‘forced leave’ on Thursday for their alleged involvement in inciting students of the primary school in the Journalists Colony to boycott classes and ransack offices of the education department.... Gastroenteritis claims five more lives NAWABSHAH, Aug 24: Five more people died of gastroenteritis in different parts of the district on Thursday. Asma, 5, daughter of Wahid Bux; Humera, 30, wife of Naubat Khan Chandio; Wahid... Rebate, refund scam unearthed PESHAWAR, Aug 24: The Customs Collectorate has found that a huge quantity of locally manufactured vegetable ghee is exported to Afghanistan which finds its way back to Pakistan, thereby causing huge... Two children killed in wall collapse TANK, Aug 24: Two children were killed and another received serious injuries when blocks of a watercourse fell on them in the Karhiwam area of Tank on Thursday.... Water shortage hits Naushahro Feroze NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Aug 24: A severe shortage of water in Morio, Mahessar, Siyal, Bakhri, Khushik, Jatoi and Gul water channels has caused losses worth millions of rupees.... More talukas in Thatta declared calamity-hit THATTA, Aug 24: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on Thursday declared Jati, Shah Bunder, Keti Bunder and Kharochhan talukas, severely affected by torrential rains as calamity-stricken areas.... 12,764 villages provided power in 2005-06 ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Thursday told National Assembly that 12,764 villages/abadis had been provided electricity costing Rs9.2 billion during 2005-06.... Ministry provided lab reports: ‘Substandard’ drugs ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: Health authorities of Bagh district of Azad Kashmir have submitted to the federal government laboratory reports of the drugs being supplied to the earthquake-affected people that are suspected to be substandard and unbranded.... Campaign to be launched to conserve water ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has worked out to launch an extensive media campaign for water conservation in the country.... UNDP trade workshop ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: The UNDP will organize a three-day orientation for educators of 22 universities on trade and human development to build up their capacity on trade related issues.... Railcar runs without fans, electricians ATTOCK, Aug 24: The passengers of Attock-Rawalpindi Railcar (265up-264down) are facing great hardships in the absence of fans and electrician staff particularly in this hot and humid weather.... Body submits report to fight drug addiction LAHORE, Aug 24: The provincial committee on drug addiction has submitted its final report to the health department, containing a comprehensive plan to curb the menace and rehabilitate addicts, says a handout issued here.... Forex scam victims get payment today LAHORE, Aug 24: National Accountability Bureau director general Air Vice-Marshal Tahir Rafique will distribute more than Rs100 million recovered from a forex company among its victims in Punjab at the Civil Officers Mess in GOR-1 here on Friday (today).... Shahalam’s most buildings illegal LAHORE, Aug 24: Most of the buildings in Shahalam Market, the busiest wholesale commercial center in the city, have been constructed illegally, thanks to the greed and negligence of traders and apathy of the civic agancies.... MRCP exams in Lahore from May LAHORE, Aug 24: The MRCP Part-I and -II examination will be held in May next here by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, in collaboration with British Council, says a handout issued on Thursday.... Verdict on Kasur budget reserved LAHORE, Aug 24: Justice Syed Asghar Haider of the Lahore High Court on Thursday reserved his judgment on the issue of the Punjab government not releasing funds to the Kasur district... Veterinary college in Jhang JHANG, Aug 24: The sub-campus of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is being established here on 75 acres of land at a cost of Rs500 million and classes will begin in a makeshift building from October.... Recovered OKARA, Aug 24: Okara police have handed over 18 recovered vehicles to their owners. Reports said DPO Dr Usman Anwar handed over 15 motorcycles, one car, a motorcycle-rickshaw and a tractor to their owners.... Robber shot dead by accomplices OKARA, Aug 24: A dacoit was killed by the firing of his accomplices here on Wednesday night at Musta Pirooka on Okara-Faisalabad Road. Reports said four dacoits entered the house of agriculturist Ahmad Yar and started collecting valuables at gunpoint.... Ransom rescues child SIALKOT, Aug 24: A local exporter got freed his five-year old son after paying a ransom of Rs300,000 to kidnappers. Arshad’s son Umer Kashif was playing outside his house in Pooran... Bank starts payment to clients SIALKOT, Aug 24: The UBL Zafarwal branch on Thursday started payment to all account holders affected by a fraud allegedly committed by its former manager Muhammad Jarar.... Army called out Army cordoned of the area around the collapsed building on Thursday night after the administration sought its help to remove the rubble from the congested business center....

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