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October 28, 2006 Saturday Shawwal 4, 1427 KARACHI: Two more fall victim to dengue fever KARACHI, Oct 27: The number of deaths due to mosquito-borne diseases increased to 24 in the megapolis as two more patients, including a pregnant woman, fell victim to the disease on Friday at the JPMC.... KARACHI: Nazim sees mischief in damage reports: Liaquatabad underpass KARACHI, Oct 27: City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that the one track of the underpasses on different locations of Ibne Sina Road had been opened only to facilitate movement... KARACHI: Police buying cellphones to show as recovered KARACHI, Oct 27: The old mobile phone sets which had lost their charm with the passage of time have disappeared from different markets across the city, market sources said.... KARACHI: Land utilisation policy slammed KARACHI, Oct 27: Leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly Nisar Khuhro on Friday deplored the alleged move of the federal government to decide about provincial capital’s land use policy and termed it infringement of the provincial autonomy.... KARACHI: Inquiry into underpass mishap demanded KARACHI, Oct 27: The Muttahida Majlis Amal MNAs on Friday expressed concern over caving in of a large patch on the newly opened track of the Liaquatabad underpass and demanded of immediate inquiry into the matter.... ISLAMABAD: Ziaul Haq Qasmi passes away ISLAMABAD, Oct 27: Renowned poet and columnist Ziaul Qasmi passed away in Karachi on Wednesday night due to cardiac arrest. One of the country’s celebrated writers, Qasmi has left behind a widow, three sons and four daughters to mourn his death.... KARACHI: PMA for setting up of blood sample collection centers KARACHI, Oct 27: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA-Karachi) has appealed to the Sindh government to set up blood sample collection points at all government hospitals and dispensaries in the 18 towns of Karachi.... KARACHI: SHC declares plot’s bidding for marriage lawn illegal KARACHI, Oct 27: The Sindh High Court on Friday declared the entire bidding process for grant of lease of a plot owned by the Pakistan Sports Board for marriage lawns as... HYDERABAD: Musharraf failed to implement his 7-point agenda: Ghafoor HYDERABAD, Oct 27: Jamaat-i-Islami Naib Amir Prof Abdul Ghafoor Ahmed has said that Gen Pervez Musharraf has proved himself to be the worst ruler in the country’s history.... Ghinwa calls for provincial autonomy LARKANA, Oct 27: The chairperson of Pakistan People’s Party (SB), Ghinwa Bhutto, has said that provincial autonomy and trickling down power to grass roots level are the essential ingredients of establishing ‘people’s rule’ in the country.... PESHAWAR: Boy dies as dengue fever reaches NWFP PESHAWAR, Oct 27: There are signs of the outbreak of dengue haemorrhagic fever in the NWFP as a boy died of haemorrhagic fever here on Thursday and two other suspect patients of the disease were hospitalised.... KARACHI: Rickshaw driver shot dead KARACHI, Oct 27: A rickshaw driver was shot dead on resistance by cellphone snatchers near Gharibabad underpass on Wednesday (Eid day). Police said that the victim identified as Ahmed Zaman was... KARACHI: Carjacking in Ramazan shows steep rise KARACHI, Oct 27: A sharp rise of 27 per cent in the incidents of carjacking and motorcycle lifting has been recorded in the month of Ramazan this year as compared to the holy month last year.... KARACHI: Car-theft hushed up KARACHI, Oct 27: A car snatched at gunpoint in Gulberg Town and recovered later in an area bordering Punjab, has not been shown as recovered so far.... KARACHI: 62 cars, 180 cellphones snatched KARACHI, Oct 27: At least 62 vehicles and 180 cell phones were snatched or stolen in various parts of the city during the last three days.... KARACHI: Compensation announced KARACHI, Oct 27: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan on Friday announced to provide Rs100,000 each as compensation to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in a traffic accident near Rohri.... KARACHI: KESC bills KARACHI, Oct 27: The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) on Friday extended the due date for the payment of all electricity bills due to Eid holidays up to Oct 31 without any late surcharge, a KESC release said.—PPI... KARACHI: Governor heartened by complete peace on Eid KARACHI, Oct 27: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has congratulated the people, city government, police, Rangers, town administrations and other administrative authorities for ensuring a peaceful and pleasant environment during Eid days.... KARACHI: Water supply remains suspended KARACHI, Oct 27: Supply of water to many parts of the city remained suspended for many hours as the NEK pumping station suffered power outage on Friday, officials in the KWSB told Dawn.... KARACHI: KU admissions KARACHI, Oct 27: Admission process for masters programme in science and arts of Karachi University (KU) for the session 2007 will start from Oct 30.... KARACHI: Complete ban on polythene bags still awaited KARACHI, Oct 27: The Sindh governor’s ordinance banning manufacture, sale and use of polythene bags below 30 micron thickness has failed to produce the desired results except that the use of black polythene bags had almost been abandoned.... KARACHI: ‘VHF under control’ KARACHI, Oct 27: Extensive public awareness campaign initiated by the Sindh government has helped combat 80 to 85 per cent viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) induced deaths in the province.... KARACHI: CM for urgent measures to control dengue KARACHI, Oct 27: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, taking a strict notice of the cases of dengue fever, has directed the concerned heads, including those of health department, to... KARACHI: Karachiites celebrate Eid KARACHI, Oct 27: Eidul Fitr was celebrated in the metropolis on Wednesday with religious fervour and traditional enthusiasm. Eid prayers were offered at about 1,500 places, including parks, mosques, imambargahs and open places, besides all Eidgahs.... KARACHI: Ishaq’s death condoled KARACHI, Oct 27: The death of former President of Pakistan, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, has been widely condoled by a cross section of population, including Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, Sindh Chief Minsiter Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim and Sindh ministers.... KARACHI: Training KARACHI, Oct 27: The Provincial Technical Expert of Women Political School Sindh, a joint project of the UNDP and the Sindh women development department, has announced the schedule of training for women councillors.... KARACHI: Weather KARACHI, Oct 27: The Met office has forecast hot and dry weather for the city and rest of the region on Saturday. The maximum temperature in the city is expected to range between 35 and 37 degrees Centigrade.—PPI... KARACHI: Barred KARACHI, Oct 27: The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology directed the Sindh National Textile College to immediately stop admissions for the current session.—PPI... KARACHI: Kidnapping accused, gamblers sent to jail KARACHI, Oct 27: As many as 18 suspected gamblers were remanded on Friday to judicial custody by a judicial magistrate, West. JM Ali Ahmed Jan sent the suspects to jail till Nov 6.... KARACHI: Regular water intake helps shed weight KARACHI, Oct 27: Replacing sugary drinks with water can help dieters lose an extra 2.3 kilograms a year, and people who drink a couple of more cups of water a day can lose even more weight, suggests a US study.... HYDERABAD: Eidul Fitr celebrated amid tight security HYDERABAD, Oct 27: People in different parts of the province celebrated Eidul Fitr on Wednesday with religious zeal and fervour and amid tightened security at Eidgahs and mosques.... SHIKARPUR: Two killed in incidents SHIKARPUR, Oct 27: Two people were killed in two incidents in Garhi Yasin taluka on Friday. Ghulam Murtaza Marfani, 45, of the Sikandar Marfani village was shot dead by his two... NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: Breach floods village, crops NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Oct 27: Standing crops of cotton and onion and mango and lemon orchards on about 100 acres were flooded after Khan Wahan minor developed a 24 foot breach near Abbas Gonder village on Friday.... PESHAWAR: Girl killed by ‘poisoning’ PESHAWAR, Oct 27: A girl was killed by poisoning in Pir Taib Banda area of Swabi district in what her relatives and neighbours believe was a case of honour killing.... MARDAN: ANP seeks check on availability of explosives MARDAN, Oct 27: Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali Khan has expressed his concern over the availability of explosive material in the NWFP and said it may cause a great havoc any day for the people.... CHARSADDA: Karzai greets Pukhtuns on Eid CHARSADDA, Oct 27: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has greeted the Pukhtuns on Eidul Fitr. In a letter sent to Awami National Party president Asfandyar Wali Khan in Charsadda, he expressed his goodwill for the people of NWFP....

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