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January 25, 2007 Thursday Muharram 05, 1428   Walkouts in Senate over high petroleum prices ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: The opposition and the ruling coalition staged protest walkouts from the Senate on Wednesday to cap a row over high domestic petroleum prices after the upper house passed the first bill of its current session with near unanimity.... Firms told to speed up work on projects: Erratic power supply ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Wednesday directed all Power Distribution Companies to speed up their work and complete all on-going projects before the onset of summer season to ensure smooth power supply.... NWFP to get Rs3.7bn for poverty reduction ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Seventy-two per cent people in four districts of the NWFP are living below the poverty line with only about 41 per cent income coming from agriculture.... Leaders gather in Davos for WEF meeting DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 24: Pakistan is set to engage with world leaders at the World Economic Forum in its efforts to advance its political and economic interests by putting forth the country’s view on issues confronting the world.... Pakistan and UAE call for Ummah’s unity ABU DHABI, Jan 24: President Gen Pervez Musharraf and United Arab Emirates President Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday held discussions on the situation in the Middle East and called for collective efforts to resolve the Palestine issue.... No polls in near future: Pagara KARACHI, Jan 24: Chief of the Pakistan Muslim League (Functional) Pir Pagara foresees imposition of presidential system in the country and says there is no likelihood of general elections in the near future.... Foreign visits issue referred to Senate body ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Acting Senate Chairman Jan Muhammad Jamali on Wednesday referred the issue of the foreign visits of Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Khan Jadoon and other... Rs1.28bn plan to realign track for running faster trains RAWALPINDI, Jan 24: Pakistan Railways is working on a project to realign the Rawalpindi-Lalamusa track, under which “trains would run at higher speeds safely, the signalling system would improve and the... Controversy in PNCA smells foul ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Controversies are nothing new to the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) but the one raging there now smells foul.... NWFP not to follow centre: minister: Enlightened moderation — MMA style PESHAWAR, Jan 24: The NWFP government will include a chapter on ‘enlightened moderation’ in Pakistan Studies textbooks in the context of Islam as an enlightened religion and not the way President... RBOD to decrease Manchhar water pollution: experts HYDERABAD, Jan 24: A professor of analytical chemistry and a water technologist of the University of Sindh told Sindh High Court on Wednesday that the completion of the Right Bank Outfall... Police kill labourer in custody LAHORE, Jan 24: Factory Area police on Wednesday tortured to death an innocent labourer in custody.... Walled City uplift: Pervaiz sets the ball rolling LAHORE, Jan 24: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi on Wednesday launched the pilot project for the development of the Walled City under which the Mughal Royal Trail from Delhi Gate to the Fort would be restored in two years.... Arsenic water a bane of country LAHORE, Jan 24: The consumption of arsenic contaminated water is enhancing the birth and infant mortality rate in Pakistan, deplores Punjab Environment Protection Minister Dr Anjum Amjad.... Razing of mosques condemned ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Melody Chowk was the scene of an angry demonstration on Wednesday, as hundreds of activists representing various religious groups and religio-political parties condemned the razing of the two... Cantonments bifurcation adds insult to injury RAWALPINDI, Jan 23: Rawalpindi Cantonment has lost its recognition as an area having an enviable sanitation and well-developed roads — thanks to its division into two cantonments.... PPP concerned over lawlessness in Punjab ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Punjab Information Secretary Farzana Raja has condemned the worsening law and order situation in the province, saying people were losing their cash, vehicles and... Food cost less in Islamabad than Pindi ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Housewives may know better but official figures claim that in December food items cost less in Islamabad than in Rawalpindi.... NWFP agri varsity project approved ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Keeping in mind the predictions about future water scarcity in the county and to prepare the much-needed workforce to grapple with the challenge, the Higher Education Commission (HEC)... Chinese envoy pays farewell call on Soomro ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Acting President Mohammedmian Soomro has said that relations between Pakistan and China are deep-rooted and under-pinned by mutual trust and confidence at people-to-people level.... PM allots plots to 47 officers in Islamabad ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Federal Minister for Housing Syed Safwanullah on Wednesday informed the Senate that Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had recently allotted plots in D-12 sector to 47 BS-22 officers, mostly federal secretaries and officials of Prime Minister Secretariat.... Pakistan Movement veteran dies ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Syed Haroon Ebn Ali, a Pakistan Movement veteran and Commander (retired) of Pakistan Navy passed away in Islamabad on Wednesday morning.... Naval chief gets US award ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Afzal Tahir has been honoured with US “Legion of Merit” award in recognition of his efforts to promote bilateral cooperation in... House gutted MURREE, Jan 24: The local lawyers have sought an investigation into the fire at Advocate Khalid Mehmood’s house that reduced the whole building to ashes.... Security plan prepared for Muharram processions QUETTA, Jan 24: The Balochistan government has prepared comprehensive security plan under which special cameras have been installed on the route of 7th and 10th Muharram processions in Quetta and helicopters... Peace body responds to Muharram call at last MUZAFFARGARH, Jan 24: Peace committees set up at district and division levels have become ceremonial bodies wherein lengthy sermons on peace and harmony are echoed and never-to-be-implemented resolutions are passed.... Noorani to contest from Mianwali against Afgan MIANWALI, Jan 24: JUP president Maulana Shah Anas Noorani has said that the government is promoting obscenity in the name of enlightened moderation.... Nazim asks police to control crime MANDI BAHAUDDIN, Jan 24: District Nazim Riaz Asghar Warraich has directed the DPO to control the rising crime rate as the incidents of robberies have become too frequent.... Robbers strike five times GUJRANWALA, Jan 24: Armed bandits looted two houses, a medical store and took away two motorcycles in five different strikes in and around the city on Wednesday.... Handcuffed murder accused flees SAHIWAL, Jan 24: An alleged killer with handcuffs fled from police custody on Wednesday. Harappa Police Station Sub-Inspector Swar Khan, Head Constable Amjad Hussain and constables Muhammad Abbas and Hakam Ali... Seminar on Pak-US cultural relations FAISALABAD, Jan 24: US assistance is imperative not only for socio-economic uplift of Pakistan but also for strengthening further Pak-US ties at the people level, says American Consulate public affairs in-charge Miss Katherine.... Ringleader of gang killed in crossfire VEHARI, Jan 24: The ringleader of a gang was killed by the firing of his accomplices in an encounter with police on Wednesday morning at Sardarpur Jhandeer town of Mailsi tehsil.... Man killed, son hurt by neighbour MULTAN, Jan 24: A 75-year-old man was killed and his son was injured when their neighbor opened fire on them over a minor issue in Abubakar Street, New North Gulgasht, on Wednesday.... Funds for schools FAISALABAD, Jan 24: The Punjab government has allocated Rs27.882 million for upgradation of six girls schools in the district, a spokesman for the local administration says.... Baba Farid’s Urs begins today MULTAN, Jan 24: Annual Urs celebrations of renowned sufi saint Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Shakar Ganj will commence at Pakpattan from Thursday (today).... Killer to be hanged today GUJRANWALA Jan 24: A condemned prisoner will be hanged in the central jail here on Thursday morning. Convict Shahzad alias Billo had killed Imtiaz on July 29, 1994.... Fishermen want licence system enforced SANGHAR, Jan 24: A large number of fishermen on Wednesday observed token hunger strike outside the district nazim’s office demanding implementation of licensing system for catching fish in the district.... Doctors told to stop misusing duty hours SWABI, Jan 24: District Nazim Shahram Khan has said that doctors in government service should stop the practice of visiting private patients during official duty hours, and warned of strict action on non-compliance.... Efforts for peace in Hangu lauded PESHAWAR, Jan 24: NWFP Governor Lt-Gen (retd) Ali Mohammed Jan Aurakzai has commended the joint efforts of the elders of district Hangu, belonging to various sects, to maintain peace and harmony.... SHC admits plea seeking night train for Larkana LARKANA, Jan 24: Admitting a petition of the president and general secretary of the Larkana District Bar Association seeking better rail service for the town, the Sindh High Court circuit bench... Fata needs change in attitude: governor PESHAWAR, Jan 24: NWFP Governor Lt-Gen (retd) Ali Mohammad Jan Aurakzai has underlined the need for attitudinal change in Fata, urging students and youth of tribal areas to play their due role in this regard.... Five killed in tribal clash SHIKARPUR, Jun 24: Five people belonging to Tunio and Brohi tribes lost their lives on Wednesday amid running battles going on between the two for the last many days.... Massive traffic jam on highway NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Jan 24: Commuters had to face tremendous difficulties on the National Highway as vehicular traffic remained suspended for more than 10 hours due to an accident near Kandiaro bypass on Wednesday.... Rohri nazim quits over allegations SUKKUR, Jan 24: Rohri Taluka Nazim Aslam Shaikh announced on Wednesday that he was quitting his office over allegations levelled against him by the nazims and members of Awam Dost Panel (ADP).... Govt urged to protect sports workers’ rights LAHORE, Jan 24: The Pakistan Workers Federation has urged the government to ensure social compliance and protection of rights of workers employed in sports industry in Sialkot.... Samanabad nazim violates court order LAHORE, Jan 24: Nazim Mian Javed Ali has transferred the whole staff of the regulation branch of Samanabad Town despite a stay order granted by a labour court.... Robbers continue strikes in Lahore LAHORE, Jan 24: Robbers struck four times and took away cash and valuables here on Wednesday.... More accused in Bhinder case held LAHORE, Jan 24: Police claimed on Wednesday to have arrested four people allegedly involved in the murder of Punjab Additional Advocate-General Arif Bhinder and eight others.... Gathering by bonfire KHAIRPUR, Jan 24: Sufi Attaullah Shah, custodian of Dargah Shaheed Shah Inayat of Jhoke Sharif, has said that philosophy of Sufism can help bring peace in the world.... 24-hour medical stores urged MITHI, Jan 24: The Tharparkar district council at its session on Wednesday demanded that the health authorities should ensure adequate supply of medicines to government hospitals and see to it that the hospitals’ medical stores remain open round the clock....

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