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March 09, 2007 Friday Safar 19, 1428   Tanker carrying fuel for Afghanistan blown up LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), March 8: An oil tanker was destroyed after a time-bomb hidden below it went off in the Sado Khel area on Thursday.... Pakistan under emergency since ’98: PPP senator ISLAMABAD, March 8: An opposition senator on Thursday claimed that the state of emergency proclaimed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in May 1998 could only be lifted by parliament through a two-third majority.... Joint jirga commission to meet tomorrow ISLAMABAD, March 8: The first meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Jirga Commission will be held here on March 10 to discuss important issues, including a reported plan of Nato forces to strike inside Pakistan, government sources told Dawn on Thursday.... NA panel assesses Karachi Shipyard performance ISLAMABAD, March 8: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Defence Production met in the Parliament House on Thursday to discuss the performance of the Karachi Shipyard.... Envoys discuss key issues ISLAMABAD, March 8: A two-day consultative meeting of Pakistani envoys from key world capitals opened here on Thursday to take up major foreign policy challenges currently facing the country.... 250 Samjhota passengers stranded LAHORE, March 8: Some 250 passengers could not board the Atari-bound Samjhota Express on Thursday due to shortage of seats in the train.... Call for guaranteeing women’s rights KARAK, March 8: No society can develop and prosper unless and until oppressive practices against women are put to an end.... Punjab PA adopts resolution on women’s day LAHORE, March 8: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution in connection with the International Women’s Day.... SPOs bear the brunt of anomalies: Police Order 2002 LAHORE, March 8: Undue burden on the supervisory police officers because of dual command has been adversely affecting the performance of the operations and investigations wings in the capital city police... Govt urged to stop violence against journalists HYDERABAD, March 8: Demonstrations and rallies were held in different parts of Sindh on Thursday in protest against the implication of a private TV channel cameraman Hadi Bukhsh Sangi in a... Coal supply starts from Chamalang mines QUETTA, March 8: Supply of coal from mines in Chamalang started with the first convoy of loaded trucks leaving for different areas of the country on Thursday.... ‘Night curfew’ around four markets in Bajaur BAJAUR, March 8: The tribal administration has asked the people living in areas around four major markets to stay indoors during the night in the wake of increasing attacks on barber and video shops.... ICJ clarification ISLAMABAD, March 8: The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) clarified on Thursday that it had not made any determination, whether positive or negative, on the issue of US attacks inside other countries.... Commemorative stamp issued KARACHI, March 8: The Pakistan Post Office has issued a commemorative postage stamp of Rs10 denomination to mark the International Women’s Day-2007.... Murree losing orchards due to landslides: Pindi govt delays project RAWALPINDI, March 8: Landslides and soil erosion mostly triggered by human activity are regularly destroying orchards in the Murree Town, inflicting losses running into millions of rupees on the local farmers, Dawn has learnt.... Legislation on home-based workers sought ISLAMABAD, March 8: Chairperson National Assembly Standing Committee on Women Development Begum Mehnaz Rafi Thursday asked the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) to make recommendations for formulation of a national policy on home-based workers.... Repeal of Hudood laws demanded ISLAMABAD, March 8: Hundreds of women took part in a flambeau -wielding walk here on Thursday, demanding complete repeal of Hudood Ordinances and ban on all parallel judicial systems.... Investment in Sector E-11 at stake ISLAMABAD, March 8: The investment of 4,000 plot-holders in six cooperative housing societies in sector E-11 is at stake as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is being pressurised to reverse its... Laptops of key PIA officials stolen in Brussels ISLAMABAD, March 8: Laptops of key Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) officials were stolen during their stay in Brussels for talks with the European Union on restrictions imposed on the airline’s fleet.... Train with women coaches launched RAWALPINDI, March 8: Pakistan Railways on Thursday launched Sir Syed Express as its first fully air-conditioned passenger service between Rawalpindi and Karachi with special coaches for women.... ARD leaders feel ‘belittled’ by PML-N ISLAMABAD, March 8: Some office-bearers and leaders of the Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) are critical of the decision by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership to invite them... Mother, daughter given death sentence CHAKWAL, March 8: Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Akram Awan on Thursday awarded capital punishment to a woman and her daughter on two counts in a double murder case registered in Khairpur village.... Strict security for PM’s Attock visit ATTOCK, March 8: Nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel have been deputed for security arrangements for Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz’s visit on Friday to inaugurate two projects and address a public meeting, it was learnt.... ASF official killed, nine injured in accident ISLAMABAD, March 8: An official of the Airport Security Force (ASF) was killed and nine other persons were injured in a traffic accident on Islamabad Highway on Thursday.... Victims narrate tales of agony: Women’s Day PESHAWAR, March 8: International Women’s Day was observed here on Thursday amid woeful tales narrated by victims of Swara, rape, harassment and violence and painful stories about ‘forced disappearances’ of people and those who were killed in suicide bombings.... Lack of resources to affect water project PESHAWAR, March 8: Lack of capacity of tehsil municipal administrations and financial constraints are likely to affect sustainability of water purification plants being installed under the Clean Drinking Water for All (CDWA) project.... Removal of ban on trust demanded PESHAWAR, March 8: Widows, orphans and other destitute people held a demonstration outside the Peshawar Press Club on Thursday and demanded of the United Nations to lift ban on Al Rasheed Trust.... 110 HIV/Aids patients in Fata PESHAWAR, March 8: Fata Health Director Dr Zubair Khan has said that only 110 people could have been identified as HIV/Aids patients in Fata which has a population of 3.5 million.... Terror acts tarnishing NWFP’s image: CM PESHAWAR, March 8: Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said that the incidents of terrorism that occurred in tribal areas are considered to have taken place in settled areas which causes misconception about the province in foreign countries.... Jirga calls for demarcating village boundary KOHAT, March 8: A grand jirga of the Bangash tribe of Mohammadzai has warned that if political authorities of Orakzai Agency did not demarcate the boundary between their village and the... 20 students held after clash with police: Fellow’s torture alleged LAYYAH, March 8: City police arrested at least 20 students of the Government Poly Technical Institute on Wednesday evening after they clashed with them over alleged torture of a student in custody.... Looking beyond the veil DERA GHAZI KHAN, March 8: A gathering of women, mostly veil observing, on Thursday got an opportunity to share experiences and highlight their struggles and contributions to several important spheres of life.... It’s US which needs to do more, says Assef KASUR, March 8: Former foreign minister Sardar Assef Ahmed Ali says the US and allies reliance on Northern Alliance to control Kabul is a major problem affecting Afghanistan.... Doctors go on strike against policeman FAISALABAD, March 8: Doctors staged a protest demonstration and observed a complete strike on Thursday against the Jinnah town police officer (TPO) for allegedly manhandling their colleague.... Bandits kill youth GUJRANWALA, March 8: Three robbers shot dead a matric student on putting up resistance in main bazaar of Khiali Shahpur on Thursday.... A long way to go LAHORE, March 8: One began the day in a spirit of cheer. Why? Because it was meant to be a day dedicated to women. But media reports spoke otherwise; revealing hard-core... PR ‘violates’ law in appointment LAYYAH, March 8: Three city railway crossings are being reportedly manned by six gatemen instead of nine, which is mandatory to ensure safe passage for trains and regulate traffic.... Jeep rally begins today BAHAWALPUR, March 8: Arrangements for the third three-day Cholistan Jeep Rally from Friday (today) were completed on Thursday.... Rohi Mela opens RAHIM YAR KHAN, March 8: Governor Khalid Maqbool inaugurated the five-day Rohi Mela here on Thursday. The mela will include Rohi dance, agriculture and industrial exhibition, circus, speech contests, folk music, children show and some sports events.... BVH’s board restored BAHAWALPUR, March 8: The Lahore High Court’s Bahawalpur bench on Wednesday restored the board of management (BoM) of the Bahawal Victoria... ‘Law misinterpreted’ LAHORE, March 8: The Police Order 2002 was wrongly interpreted to authorise the watch and ward section to register FIR, claims one of the top policemen in the province.... LHC condemns honour killing LAHORE, March 8: Justice Sardar Muhammad Aslam of the Lahore High Court on Thursday observed that “enlightened moderation” would be just a slogan until it changed the practice of killing women in the name of honour.... Wapda to instal two thermal plants LAHORE, March 8: Wapda is installing two thermal power plants as a stopgap arrangement to produce 286mw of electricity, claims an official of the authority.... Jewellery designing LAHORE, March 8: US Consulate Principal Officer Brian Hunt has said jewellery design and innovation is an area where women can excel.... Robbers kill guard LAHORE, March 8: Two robbers shot dead a security guard in a broad daylight robbery on Poonch Road on Thursday.... PMT blast leaves two dead LARKANA, March 8: Two persons died and four others received injuries in Shahdadkot town as a result of explosion in a Poll Mounted Transformer (PMT) in Shaikh mohalla late on Wednesday night.... Bomb scare: plane makes emergency landing NAWABSHAH, March 8: A private airliner on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Nawabshah airport after it received information about the presence of a bomb in the plane.... Man kills boy NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, March 8: A student of Class VIII was shot dead by a man near Behram Solangi village on Thursday. Later, the man tried to commit suicide by shooting himself but he did not die and received injuries.... Two dacoits killed in encounter SIALKOT, March 8: Two dacoits were killed in an encounter with Pakistan Security Forces (PSF) here on Thursday morning at Ooncha Khurad-Sabzpeer, Pasrur tehsil, along the Sialkot Working Boundary.... Two minors electrocuted MANDI BAHAUDDIN, March 8: Two children were electrocuted at Kaddhar Sharif village on Thursday evening....

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