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March 13, 2007 Tuesday Safar 23, 1428 KARACHI: Lawyers’ rally seeks CJP’s reinstatement KARACHI, March 12: Lawyers continued their boycott on Monday and stayed away from the courts to protest against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry.... KARACHI: CDGK price list forces consumers to pay more KARACHI, March 12: The price list of 51 essential items issued by the city government is not acceptable to retailers and shopkeepers as it said to quote rates that are higher than those prevailing in the market.... KARACHI: Cuba to train 140 Sindh doctors KARACHI, March 12: As many as 140 doctors from Sindh will go to Cuba for postgraduate training this year, said Gustavo Machine Gomez, the Cuban ambassador to Pakistan.... KARACHI: Rainwater submerges many roads KARACHI, March 12: Rain water and overflowing sewage was standing on many roads in the city on Monday. The old city areas were the worst affected.... KARACHI: PPP’s top bodies meet today KARACHI, March 12: The Pakistan People’s Party has summoned an emergency meeting of its Central Executive Committee and Federal Council on Tuesday (March 13) to discuss the situation arising out of... KARACHI: BNP chief urges workers for peaceful struggle KARACHI, March 12: The Balochistan National Party chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal on Monday urged his party’s workers not to be cowed by oppressive forces and unite and continue their peaceful struggle till they secured their rights.... HYDERABAD: Empowerment of women lies in education: experts HYDERABAD, March 12: The government’s keenness to empower women is evident from the fact that they have been given representation in parliament and the local government.... KARACHI: C’wealth urged to focus on principled democracy KARACHI, March 12: The British Commonwealth was on Monday urged to take a position on contentious issues concerning world peace and work positively for promoting understanding while respecting difference of opinion and focusing on ‘principled diplomacy’.... KARACHI: Curbs demanded on unethical medical practice KARACHI, March 12: Speakers at a seminar urged the government to take measures for promotion of rational and evidence-based drug prescription by doctors and elimination of unethical practices in healthcare industry.... KARACHI: Sindh govt’s computer plan KARACHI, March 12: The Sindh government has planned to offer computers on easy instalments to the low-income group for which it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an international IT firm.... KARACHI: Two young men killed KARACHI, March 12: Two persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in different parts of the city on Monday. A 32-year-old man was stabbed to death and his younger brother wounded over personal enmity in Baldia Town.... KARACHI: Big TV in Clifton park KARACHI, March 12: A big TV screen is being installed in premises of Bagh Ibn-i-Qasim to facilitate visitors to watch World Cup matches. The world cup is starting today (March 13).... KARACHI: KESC advises rain precautions KARACHI, March 12: The Karachi Electric Supply Corporation on Monday advised public to take extra precaution for protecting themselves and their families from electrocution during rains.... KARACHI: LPG price increase criticised KARACHI, March 12: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Ammal on Monday criticised the recent increase in LPG prices and demanded that it be withdrawn immediately. In a statement, MMA legislators Mohammad Hussain Mehnati,... KARACHI: Importance of LG budget-making KARACHI, March 12: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadis and Spatial Development Muhammad Hussain Khan has said the budget of any government, whether federal, provincial or local, reflects the vision... KARACHI: Poor sanitation in Lyari KARACHI, March 12: The residents of Lyari have expressed concern over poor sanitary conditions in the entire town as a result of Sunday’s downpour. They said due to the absence of... ‘We are up to our necks… Pakistan Zindabad’ “WE know we are up to our necks in shit. That''s why we walk with our heads held high. Pakistan Zindabad.” Any play that ends with such memorable lines is worth... KARACHI: Book-lovers lose another source of knowledge: Vendors deprived of livelihood KARACHI, March 12: Many poor families have run into financial trouble after the Gulshan Town administration closed the makeshift book bazaar dealing in second-hand and books and magazines for years.... KARACHI: Ibad stresses mechanism to ensure coordination KARACHI, March 12: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has said some glitches have remained to be sorted out although the development work across the city was going on satisfactorily.... KARACHI: Rainwater drained out, says nazim KARACHI, March 12: The city government has managed to drain rainwater from all major thoroughfares and low-lying areas within hours after the rain, said City Nazim Mustafa Kamal on Monday.... KARACHI: Emergency centres set up in all towns KARACHI, March 12: The City District Government Karachi and all 18 towns have alerted their staff to cope with civic issues caused by rains. Korangi Town Nazim Muhammad Arif Khan... KARACHI: Sparc condemns rapes in Sindh KARACHI, March 12: The Society for the Protection of Rights of the Child (Sparc Karachi) has said the rape of 14-year-old “S” of Khan Chandabad (Shikarpur City), by two policemen is... KARACHI: Women’s park planned near Kakri Ground KARACHI, March 12: A women’s park will be constructed in the vicinity of Mohammad Ali Johar Park previously known as Kakri Ground in Lyari Town. The proposal approved by the Lyari... KARACHI: Body found KARACHI, March 12: In Manghopir area, police found a bullet-riddled body. The trussed up body was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where the deceased remained unidentified.—Staff Reporter... KARACHI: SSC-I exam forms KARACHI, March 12: The BSEK on Monday notified that exam forms of SSC-I annual exams 2007 Science and General groups (regular and private) would be accepted without any late fee up to March 31.... KARACHI: Unregistered vehicles KARACHI, March 12: Sindh Excise and Taxation Minister Shabir Ahmed Qaimkhani has asked vehicle owners to get their vehicles registered within next 15 days and warned that action would be taken against unregistered vehicles having fancy number plates.... KARACHI: Water supply to remain suspended KARACHI, March 12: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has announced suspension of water supply to Buffer Zone, Shadman Town, Nusrat Bhutto Colony and adjoining areas from Tuesday, 8am to Wednesday 8am due to some maintenance work.... KARACHI: PMA announces test results KARACHI, March 12: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has announced the results of its Proficiency Evaluation Test (PET) 2006, which was taken by 1,216 students of 14 medical colleges in 11 different cities.... KARACHI: BSc practical exams KARACHI, March 12: The University of Karachi on Monday announced the schedule of practical examinations 2006 of Botany for leftover candidates of BSc (pass) first and second years.... KARACHI: Environmental tribunal KARACHI, March 12: Sindh Environment Minister Dr Saghir Ahmed said on Monday that the Environmental Tribunal would be made functional soon so that legal actions against violators of environmental laws could be taken.... HYDERABAD: PPP stages motor rally HYDERABAD, March 12: A huge motor rally was taken out by People’s Party Parliamentarians activists here on Monday, starting from outside the Rajputana Hospital and culminating at the Hyderabad District Bar Association office, where PPP leaders addressed members of the bar.... THATTA: Sense of deprivation is major cause of suicide THATTA, March 12: Psychiatrists have counted acute sense of deprivation of collective and individual rights, depression, complexes and misconceived and twisted view of religion among the main reasons driving people to commit suicide in the country.... HYDERABAD: Builders get notices for unauthorised projects HYDERABAD, March 12: Building control department of the Hyderabad Development Authority on Monday issued notices to nine builders for offering sale of flats and houses to public through advertisements in electronic and print media without seeking approval from the department.... NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: Plea to declare Sindhi national language NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, March 12: Speakers at a conference on the topic of "Sindhi Boli, Qaumi Boli" (Sindhi language, national language) have demanded that Sindhi language be given the status of national language along with Punjabi, Pushto, Balochi and Seraiki languages.... KHAIRPUR: Woman killed over karo-kari KHAIRPUR, March 12: A woman was killed by her husband on the pretext of karo-kari in Lothi village, Faiz Ganj taluka, late Sunday night. Malookan Rajpar was severely tortured by her husband Khair Mohammad before being strangulated to death.... JACOBABAD: Girl dies in accident JACOBABAD, March 12: A seven-year-old girl died in an accident in Madadpur village, Thul taluka, on Monday. Sohni was crossing the road when a speedy motorcycle hit her as a result she was seriously injured....

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