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March 24, 2007 Saturday Rabi-ul-Awwal 4, 1428   Capital’s environment impact study awaited: New construction under revised master plan ISLAMABAD, March 23: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is yet to start Strategic Environment Impact Assessment (SEIA) of its revised master plan to ensure that the city’s environment is not affected by the new construction rules, a well-placed official told Dawn.... Benazir leaves for New Delhi ISLAMABAD, March 23: Chairperson of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Benazir Bhutto left London on Friday for New Delhi to participate in a conclave by "India Today" on Indo-Pakistan relations and peace in the region.... CPNE vows to protect freedom of expression KARACHI, March 23: The standing committee of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding freedom of expression and resolved to continue the struggle without fear of consequences.... WB wants cut in hiring, firing costs ISLAMABAD, March 23: The World Bank has asked the government to reduce the hiring and firing costs of permanent workers to improve the productivity and international competitiveness of Pakistani exports.... Journalist Ashraf Hashmi passes away ISLAMABAD, March 23: Ashraf Hashmi, senior journalist and father-in-law of Dawn Staff Reporter Syed Irfan Raza, died here on Friday after a protracted illness. He was 67.... Big fish trying to pass the buck to woman ASI ISLAMABAD, March 23: A departmental inquiry launched by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to nab human traffickers among its ranks looks more like a cover up as senior officials are weaving... FPSC recommends appointments ISLAMABAD, March 23: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has recommended appointment of assistant executive engineers, BS-17, in the ministry of defence.... Avalanche leaves three dead CHITRAL, March 23: Three people were killed and many injured when an avalanche hit them in the Terich valley here on Friday. Those killed were identified by Latif Shah and Zafaruddin... Water supply to canals restored to save Taunsa MULTAN, March 23: The Irrigation Department restored on Friday water supply to Muzaffargarh and Dera Ghazi Khan canals and increased water discharge into the Taunsa-Punjnad Link Canal, all derived from the Taunsa Barrage.... Govt fails to honour commitment: Clean Lahore LAHORE, March 23: The Punjab government has responded ‘poorly’ to certain Lahore High Court judgments aimed at cleaning Lahore of air, noise and smoke pollution by way of formulating standards on... Eight councillors quit in protest: Non-availability of funds GUJRANWALA, March 23: Eight councillors of Union Council No 53, Farid Town, on Friday tendered their resignations in protest against non-constitution of monitoring sub-committees and denial of funds for development schemes by the UC nazim.... Civil awards given LAHORE, March 23: Governor Khalid Maqbool conferred civil awards on 46 distinguished personalities from Punjab on behalf of the president at a ceremony held at the Governor’s House on Friday.... Vet hospital falls victim to wrangling MURREE, March 23: The lone veterinary hospital in Murree Town has almost become ineffective in the face of a rift between the local administration and the Punjab livestock department.... CDA, NAB come up with plan to prevent land scams ISLAMABAD, March 23: The Capital Development Authority and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) have formulated a joint strategy to safeguard the people from land frauds.... 14 injured in Attock ATTOCK, March 23: Fourteen people were injured in separate incidents in the district on Thursday. The police said nine people sustained injuries when a Fatehjang-bound coach overturned after colliding head-on with another vehicle near Dhoke Hassu on Hattar-Fatehjang road.... Arrest warrants against 3 police officers issued RAWALPINDI, March 23: Additional District and Sessions Judge Chaudhry Imtiaz Ahmad has issued arrest warrants against three police officers for violating judicial orders. The arrest warrants were issued against two sub-inspectors... ARD, ANP to stage rallies on 26th QUETTA, March 23: Provincial chapters of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy and the Awami National Party have announced that protest rallies would be held in Quetta and other district headquarters of Balochistan on Monday.... Policeman kills training college clerk KOHAT, March 23: A policeman shot and fatally wounded a clerk in the Police Training College, Hangu for ‘delaying’ his promotion case on Friday, the deputy inspector-general of Kohat region said.... Balochistan governor gives away awards QUETTA, March 23: Governor of Balochistan Owais Ahmed Ghani on Friday conferred awards on seven personalities from Balochistan at a ceremony held here in the Governor House on Friday.... Students face accommodation problems in Peshawar PESHAWAR, March 23: Students hailing from far flung areas of the NWFP and its adjacent tribal agencies face accommodation problems in the provincial capital, making life tough for young learners.... Afghanistan, Pakistan form trade forum PESHAWAR, March 23: Traders belonging to Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday formed a joint trade forum to strengthen bilateral economic ties between the two countries.... Crisis centre fails to help needy women PESHAWAR, March 23: A centre set up by the federal government for women in crisis about a year ago has failed to provide shelter and medical aid to the victim of violence.... Food, sports goods distributed in Fata PESHAWAR, March 23: Foodstuff, sports goods, stationery items and national flags were distributed among tribesmen and students in various parts of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas by the army on the occasion of Pakistan Day.... PPP-S vows to fight for people’s rights PESHAWAR, March 23: Pakistan People''s Party (Sherpao) provincial general secretary Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao on Friday said that the PPP would continue to promote democracy and fight for the rights of the oppressed people.... PM challenged to contest polls from Swabi SWABI, March 23: Three opposition parties challenged Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday to contest election from the Swabi district to judge his ‘popularity’ among the masses.... Ban on open sale of TB drugs sought PESHAWAR March 23: The NWFP chapter of the Pakistan Chest Society has demanded that the government should impose an outright ban on open sale of tuberculoses (TB) medicines.... ‘Outlaw’ killed LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), March 23: An alleged outlaw was killed and a college student was arrested when the Bara authorities raided the house of a ringleader of kidnappers in Akakhel on Friday.... Two rockets hit Bannu BANNU, March 23: Two rockets were fired on residential localities in Bannu city on Saturday night, police said. They said one rocket landed near a postgraduate college and another hit a water tank of a residential compound.... Free medical camp planned SKARDU, March 23: A two-day free army medical camp will be set up from March 27 at Chuwar village in the Ghangche district. People of Chorbat valley would be provided health facilities at the camp.... Two killed in Battagram BATTAGRAM, March 23: Two persons, including a politician, were killed in two different incidents here on Friday. According to police, a local politician, Sardar Ghulam Rasool, was gunned down in Shamalia Bazar village due to an old enmity.... Polypropylene bags for wheat ‘hazardous’ LAHORE, March 23: The Punjab Food Department plans to buy 11,000 bales (of 1,000 bags each) of woven polypropylene bags for transportation and storage of wheat despite the fact that a... SHO, team let loose ire on truck driver: Road blocked LAYYAH, March 23: A number of transporters, together with people from other walks of life, on Friday threw traffic out of gear for three hours to register their protest against physical torture of a truck driver by the police.... Horse and cattle show ends MULTAN, March 23: Scores of families enjoyed the concluding events of the three-day spring festival and horse and cattle show on Friday night. The spring festival was held on Abdali Road... Scout rally concludes OKARA, March 23: A weeklong scout rally of Lahore region attended by 1,500 students of 110 high and middle schools concluded on Friday. The rally was held at the Government... Tehsil status LAHORE, March 23: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has announced tehsil status for Quaidabad, district Khushab, says a handout. Quaidabad tehsil will consist of nine union councils, including Boleywali, Quaidabad, Bandial, Uttara, Warcha, Akli Bola, Gunjial, 14-MB and Pajar unions.... Faith healer, woman held for blasphemy SHEIKHUPURA, March 23: The Factory Area police registered on Friday a case against a faith healer and a Christian woman from Nabipur Virkan for desecrating the Holy Quran.... Powerloom workers continue strike TOBA TEK SINGH, March 23: Powerloom workers of Kamalia continued strike on Friday after talks between their association leaders and owners remained inconclusive. The district labour officer arranged a meeting between... Three women abducted GUJRANWALA, March 23: A woman and two young girls were kidnapped by car riders near Chak Baig on Alipur Road on Friday. According to ruling party MPA Muhammad Ashraf Butt,... Campaign for green Muzaffargarh MUZAFFARGARH, March 23: Seven non-government organisations (NGOs), several mill administration, district government and villagers have made a cluster that will take up projects to mitigate pollution in the district.... Ex-army officer robbed of cash SAHIWAL, March 23: Seven robbers reportedly deprived a retired army officer and his friend of cash in Faridia Park locality on Thursday night. Irshad Husain told police that he had gone to the locality along with his friend Abid Husain.... WORLD TB DAY: TB stretching its bloody arms LAHORE, March 23: Eighteen-year-old Ahsan Sharafat lives with his five siblings and parents in a congested locality of Chuna Mandi in the walled city. His father is a junk dealer and he assists him in his business.... ‘Negative’ attitude of opposition criticised LAHORE, March 23: The Punjab PML has criticised the ‘negative’ attitude of the opposition and expressed solidarity with the media. In its meeting held in connection with Pakistan Day at the... ‘Pakistan neither democratic nor Islamic’ LAHORE, March 23: Former senator and Supreme Court judge Dr Javid Iqbal has said the Quaid-i-Azam wanted Pakistan a federal democratic state with equal rights for all people without any religious discrimination.... Three robbers rape woman LAHORE, March 23: Robbers gang-raped a woman in Hingerwal and made off with cash, jewellery and valuables worth Rs200,000 on Friday. Three armed robbers barged into the house of Muhammad Sadiq... Pervaiz’s assurance to traders LAHORE, March 23: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi assured the traders’ community on Friday that the government would consider abolishing the professional tax to facilitate them.... Sajida Mir detained LAHORE, MARCH 23: Police have detained Pakistan People’s Party leader Sajida Mir for a month under 16-MPO. A police source said she was arrested a couple of days ago, and her detention orders were issued on Friday....

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