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December 12, 2006 Tuesday Ziqa'ad 20, 1427   Baglihar verdict must be within treaty ambit: FO ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: Pakistan on Monday said it expected the World Bank’s neutral expert to give his verdict on the Baglihar dam dispute strictly in accordance with the Indus Waters Treaty.... ARD sees flaws in voter registration ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy on Monday sent a letter to the diplomats of major countries based in Islamabad, highlighting flaws in the ongoing process of voters’... Need stressed for political solution in Balochistan ISLAMABAD, June 26: Speakers at a seminar held here on Monday asked the government and the Sardars to resolve the issue of Balochistan politically. They said the revenue from natural resources... US forces bombed Bajaur seminary: Asghar PESHAWAR, Dec 11: Tehrik-i-Istiqlal chief Air Marshal (retd) Asghar Khan on Monday claimed that Pakistan Air Force had no technology to hit target in night and it was clear that the... Environment tribunal with no chief: SC seeks report ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the failure of the government to appoint chairman of the environment tribunal, at least in the Punjab, and ordered the relevant authorities to submit a report in this regard.... Rescue 1122 in 11 more cities by June: CM LAHORE, Dec 11: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has said that Rescue 1122 service is playing an exemplary role in dealing with emergency situations and will be made operational in 11 big cities by June next.... Three killed, 18 injured in road accidents LAHORE, Dec 11: Two teenagers and a girl died while 18 other people were injured in three road accidents in the city and its suburbs on Monday.... PPP to sweep elections: Qureshi LAHORE, Dec 11: Punjab PPP President Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated on Monday that his party would sweep the next elections if they were free and fair.... ‘Enforced disappearances’: protest day on 14th HYDERABAD, Dec 11: The Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) would observe December 14 as a protest day across the province against the ‘enforced disappearance’ of leaders and activists of JSQM including... Writers urged to portray life as they see it LAHORE Dec 11: A two-day writers conference opened here on Monday with a call to writers to portray life as they see it.... MI accused of arresting 80-year-old man QUETTA, Dec 11: A Kalpar woman has accused the Military Intelligence of arresting two days ago her 80-year-old husband, Khan Mohammad Kalpar, who was a heart patient.... APNS concerned over reports of media authority KARACHI, Dec 11: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society said on Monday that it had noted with grave concern reports that the federal government intended to establish a Press and Publications Regulatory Authority on the same lines as Pemra.... Woman up against landlords, police MULTAN, Dec 11: A woman has been trying to find her husband allegedly missing for 11 months, seeking police and local politicians’ support without a success.... Constable, dacoit killed in encounter TOBA TEK SINGH, Dec 11: A constable and a dacoit were killed in an encounter in Punjab’s second biggest forest in Toba area on Monday evening.... No potable water for three days TOBA TEK SINGH, Dec 11: The broken pipeline has brought about the suspension of drinking water supply to various localities in the district headquarters for the last three days.... Groom, father hurt in jubilation fire GUJRANWALA, Dec 11: As many as four people, including the groom and his father, suffered injuries in aerial firing at Mangot Choller (Wahando) on Monday.... ‘Rape victim’ seeks justice NAROWAL, Dec 11: A 22-year-old alleged rape victim has threatened to commit suicide if police did not arrest the accused who abducted and raped her for over three months.... ‘Modernise criminal justice system’ BAHAWALPUR, Dec 11: The national jurists’ conference that concluded on Sunday has recommended the government to make the criminal justice system efficient and modern.... Car stolen SIALKOT, Dec 11: Thieves took away a car of Dawn’s Sialkot-based newsagent from his house in Model Town late on Sunday night. Humayun Iqbal Malik told journalists on Monday that he... Workers seek better pay, benefits FAISALABAD, Dec 11: The Pakistan Textile Workers Union has alleged that weaving units are depriving labourers of their rights and benefits by violating the Factory Act.... Sustainable uplift of mountain people stressed ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: International Mountain Day was observed here on Monday with a call for concerted efforts to conserve the mountain ecosystem together with integrated approach to development of local people.... Call to promote officers from smaller provinces ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: A Special Committee of the Senate Friday observed that the peculiar centre-provinces relations in Pakistan demanded a more pragmatic approach towards promotion of officers from the smaller provinces, who felt deprived.... Importance of legislative research stressed ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: Parliamentarians and academics here on Monday emphasised the need for effective research services to ensure better legislative work. They were speaking at a roundtable on “Research support for... Japan helps expand Children Hospital ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: A Rs350 million operation theatre complex built with Japanese assistance was handed over to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) here on Monday.... GHQ exchange’s cables stolen RAWALPINDI, Dec 11: Some daredevil thieves have stolen telephone cables of the heavily guarded exchange of the general headquarters (GHQ) rendering nearly 100 telephones out of order, police said.... Fresh census on drug addicts in 2007 ISLAMABAD, Dec 11: A fresh census on drug addicts being conducted by the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) would be released in 2007,... Rumi’s thoughts could bring world closer to Islam ISLAMABAD, Dec. 11: Religious scholar, Syed Nasiruddin Naseer, Pir of Golra Sharif, on Monday welcomed the initiative of President Musharraf and the government in launching a society to study the works of Sufis.... Operation against wheelie LAHORE, Dec 11: Following its successful campaign against kite-flyers, the city police have been assigned the task to curb an equally fatal ‘sport’, recently becoming popular with the thrill-seeking youth — wheelie.... 12 PR officials get new assignments LAHORE, Dec 11: Twelve officials of the Pakistan Railways were given new assignments while General Manager (Operations) Saleemur Rahman Akhoond retired on Monday.... Bail in car speeding case cancelled LAHORE, Dec 11: A local court on Monday ordered police to arrest the accused in a car accident in which a suckling was killed last month.... Payment to acid victim ordered LAHORE, Dec 11: An anti-terrorism court on Monday ordered the two acid throwing accused to pay Rs200,000 each to the victim as compensation. Badar Islam and Irfan had thrown acid on Punjab University student Rabia Anjum in Islampura in 2001.... LPG price up from today LAHORE, Dec 11: Liquified petroleum gas price will go up by Rs2 per kg from Tuesday owing to increase in prices by marketing companies to profit from decrease in temperature.... Govt urged to cooperate with UN rights system LAHORE, Dec 11: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has urged the government to go beyond merely signing treaties and ensure its full participation in cooperation with the United Nations human rights system.... Demo LAHORE, Dec 11: Printers, publishers and book binders staged a demonstration outside the Lahore Press Club on Monday against nationalisation of the publication and distribution of textbooks by the Punjab government.... Robberies as usual LAHORE, Dec 11: Robbers on Monday made several strikes in the city and deprived citizens of cash and valuables. Unidentified people barged into Humayaun’s house (25-A Phase-I) in Defence, and made... Parties voice opposition to islands’ sale JACOBABAD, Dec 11: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI), Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) and People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP) on Monday gave their voice to the growing opposition to the sale of Sindh’s islands and ejection of fishermen villagers from their ancient abodes.... Sindh protest goes unheeded, say poets KHAIRPUR, Dec 11: A Mushaira was held by the Sindhi Adabi Sangat on Sunday night to pay tribute to renowned poet Dr Tanvir Abbasi in his native town Sobhodero.... 30 suspects, 20 buffalos held after operation SHIKARPUR, Dec 11: Police took hold of around 30 suspects, 20 buffalos and a truck on Monday after a search operation jointly conducted by Shikarpur and railway police in ten villages... Dawn staffer grieved HYDERABAD, Dec 11: Khadija Bhai Nagori, mother of Yusuf Nagori, Dawn photographer, died on Monday morning after a protracted illness. She was 78. She left behind two sons and two daughters to mourn her death.... Bank accused of flouting PM’s waiver order SANGHAR, Dec 11: Members of the taluka council have urged the government to clarify the position regarding recovery of agricultural loans in the calamity-hit areas. Raza Mohammad Khaskheli and Ghulam Murtaza...

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