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December 27, 2006 Wednesday Zilhaj 05, 1427   Work on gas pipeline to be completed soon: Jadoon: Hattar-Abbotabad link ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Jadoon has said work on the Rs700 million Hattar-Abbotabad gas pipeline would be completed soon.... 23.45pc rise in ghee, cooking oil prices ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: The price of a 16kg tin of vegetable ghee rose more than 23.45 per cent to Rs1,200 in December 2006 from Rs972 in January, thus putting more pressure on the low income group.... Norwegian Embassy guard shot dead ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: Unidentified killers shot dead a private security guard of Norwegian Embassy Sunday night, police said on Tuesday. Mohammad Zarab, 23, an employee of a private security company, was... Another dud rocket found ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: A dud rocket was found in a green area of the capital city, police said on Tuesday. The police believed that it was one of the rockets from... Early settlement of Kashmir dispute vital, says Aziz ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: An early settlement of Kashmir issue is crucial for bringing peace and stability to South Asia, which, in turn, is vital for changing the destiny of its poverty stricken masses, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said.... 22 women sailors inducted into Navy KARACHI, Dec 26: The first batch of 22 female sailors, along with 1000 new-entry sailors, passed out and were formally inducted into the Pakistan Navy upon successful completion of 38-week rigorous training, says a press release issued here on Tuesday.... Blast damages another girls’ school in Fata KOHAT, Dec 26: A bomb explosion damaged a girls’ school in the Noor Ali Kalay area in the Darra Adamkhel late on Monday. Extremists had earlier sent letters to several middle... Saarc states urged to improve air, sea links ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: Pakistan has urged members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) to consider improving air and sea links to promote people-to-people contact and to boost trade.... BNP-M men block main highways QUETTA, Dec 26: Activists of the Balochistan National Party (Mengal) on Tuesday blocked main highways connecting the provincial metropolis with Karachi and Taftan. They were protesting against the ongoing military operation in the province, exploitation of resources and “extra-judicial arrests”.... All is not well with ‘mystic well’ VEHARI, Dec 26: A historic well that attracts a number of devotees for its reported mystic blessings, is in a bad shape, allegedly because of negligence of the Auqaf Department, Dawn has learnt.... Govt to accept results of elections: Mushahid LARKANA, Dec 26: PML-Q general-secretary Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed has said that the ARD and the MMA are lending support to the government on the issue-to-issue basis.... DIG murder case: five arrested LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), Dec 26: The political administration on Monday arrested five suspects in the murder case of Deputy Inspector-General of Police for Banuu, Abid Ali.... D.I. Khan shooting victims buried DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Dec 26: The situation in the city remained peaceful on Monday as the funeral was held of the four people shot dead in a graveyard on Sunday.... Opposition damaging democracy: Sherpao PESHAWAR, Dec 26: Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao on Tuesday accused opposition parties of trying to destroy the democratic institutions of the country and put its integrity at stake in their attempt to reach the corridor of power.... MMA warns against secularisation of education KOHAT, Dec 26: NWFP Minister for Education Maulana Fazle Ali Haqani said on Tuesday that the provincial government would not implement the new curriculum in the province if its recommendations were not incorporated.... APPNA plans centre for quake victims PESHAWAR, Dec 26: US-based Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America (APPNA) president Dr Abdul Rashid Paracha has said that his association is planning to set up a rehabilitation centre in Mansehra.... ‘Benazir to return ahead of elections’ LAHORE, Dec 26: Benazir Bhutto neither needs any “green signal” to come back nor she can be scared into remaining away from the country by the `threatening’ language being used by... Rs300m uplift package for Rawalpindi announced RAWALPINDI, Dec 26: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Monday announced a Rs300 million uplift package as well as provision of gas for the rural areas of Rawalpindi.... Two shot dead in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI, Dec 26: Four persons were killed and two injured in separate incidents in the twin cities during last two days, police said. A 22-year-old boy was shot dead by an... Steps urged to avert slope disasters ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: Speakers at a seminar here on Tuesday called for effective measures to avert slope disasters in Azad Kashmir, Northern Areas and the NWFP.... Writers shocked over Munir Niazi’s death ISLAMABAD, Dec 26: Writers, poets, intellectuals and artists of the federal capital were deeply shocked and grieved over the death of poet Munir Niazi who passed away in Lahore on Tuesday.... When the doctor is late, death angel doesn’t wait SAHIWAL, Dec 26: Dozens of protesters demanded on Monday the suspension of a woman doctor who allegedly failed to provide a medico-legal certificate for a woman in time who later died without getting any medical aid.... Taxed consumers cry as PTCL, PO trade blame VEHARI, Dec 26: Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) subscribers have protested against the delayed delivery of telephone bills.... Two bikers killed SHEIKHUPURA, Dec 26: Two motorcyclists were killed by a speeding truck on Sheikhupura-Faisalabad Road near Ferozewattwan on Tuesday.... Forgetting the unforgettable SARGODHA, Dec 26: How much we have in our memory the founding fathers of the nation can be judged by the fact that neither any government department nor any political party bothered to observe the birth anniversary of the Quaid-i-Azam.... Governor visits govt offices SIALKOT, Dec 26: Punjab Governor Khalid Maqbool on Tuesday visited SNGPL, Gepco, EOBI offices, Khushhali and Zarai Taraqqiyati banks amid tight security during heavy rain.... Cable taken away from grid station NAROWAL, Dec 26: As many as 25 masked men took away cable worth millions of rupees from a store at Narowal Wapda grid station on Sunday night at gunpoint after injuring guards on offering resistance.... Bomb blast damages shops DERA GHAZI KHAN, Dec 26: A blast caused by a home-made explosive device partially damaged a few shops near a wagon stop at Taunsa Sharif in the wee hours of Tuesday.... Six die on road CHICHAWATNI, Dec 26: Six persons including three women were killed while 10 others injured in a head-on-collision between a wagon and a trailer on the National Highway on Tuesday.... Rs1m robbery DERA GHAZI KHAN, Dec 26: Robbers took away Rs500,000 in cash and over 40 tolas of gold ornaments from a prize bond dealer’s house in Block 17 (urban area).... Landlord’s house looted SHEIKHUPURA, Dec 26: Eight masked men looted the house of a landlord at village Dhamke, some 40km away from here in the jurisdiction of Sharaqpur Sharif police station, on Tuesday.... ‘NGOs going on with illegal acts’ LAHORE, Dec 26: The four NGOs which deal in runaway, lost and destitute children in the city are functioning despite their alleged involvement in “illegal activities”.... Bank looted, 21 lockers burgled: Guard’s involvement suspected LAHORE, Dec 26: The city on Tuesday remained gripped by surging crime, especially that committed against property, making citizens virtual hostages to outlaws on rampage.... Govt realising Quaid’s ideas, says Khalid LAHORE, Dec 26: Governor Khalid Maqbool has said the government has given a practical shape to ideas of the founder of Pakistan by strengthening the economy and promoting a balanced approach towards life in accordance with the teachings of Islam.... ‘PR may face skilled workers’ shortage’ LAHORE, Dec 26: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has warned that the organisation may face an acute shortage of skilled manpower during the next two to three years.... Rain brings mercury down LAHORE, Dec 26: Light rain in Lahore on Tuesday dropped temperature, intensifying the ongoing winter. The Met Office reported light rain in many other cities in the province, besides snowfall in... LHC frees six kiln workers LAHORE, Dec 26: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday freed six brick kiln workers and asked police to find another one who was reported to have gone missing from a kiln in Kharian.... Two murdered LAHORE, Dec 26: Two people, including a woman, were murdered for different reasons in the city on Tuesday. A security guard was clubbed to death by unidentified people in Green Town.... CDGL and burnt bike owners – the race is on LAHORE, Dec 26: Over 60 per cent of the victims whose motorcycles were burnt by rioters during a protest against the publications of controversial caricatures of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in... Crackdown on firing, fireworks at weddings LAHORE, Dec 26: A crackdown is being launched on aerial firing, use of fireworks and playing loud music during marriage ceremonies. An FIR will be lodged against the bridegroom, his father and administration of the banquet hall in case of violation.... Wapda chief proposes staggering holidays LAHORE, Dec 26: Wapda chairman Tariq Hamid has proposed staggering of weekly holidays for industry to cope with power shortage. Talking to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Shahid Hasan... CNG show from Friday LAHORE, Dec 26: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi will inaugurate the first-ever three-day international CNG exhibition at the Fortress Stadium’s expo centre here on Friday. A complete range of CNG products... Poetic collection launched LAHORE, Dec 26: The launch of a poetic collection titled Teer-i-Neem Kash by the late Syed Mohammad Jaffari was held at Alhamra Art Centre on Tuesday.... 200 held LAHORE, Dec 26: Police have arrested 200 wheelers in different parts of the city during the Christmas celebrations. Police sources said that teams had conducted operation against wheelers in various parts... Son of PONM leader kidnapped NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Dec 26: A lawyer by profession and son of PONM leader was kidnapped by eight armed men near a petrol pump, here on Monday.... Waderas misusing police: Waseem THATTA, Dec 26: Due to corruption prevailing in the police department, people are getting no proper response for solution of their problems. Talking to people at an open kutchehry in Mirpur... Need stressed for research SWABI, Dec 26: Members of the International Advisory Board of the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute have called for more incentives for the faculty to do research.... Two robbed of motorcycles NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Dec 26: Armed men snatched a motorcycle from naib nazim of UC Dars, Rahim Bux Zardari, when he was on his way to his village Adil Zardari on Tuesday....

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