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May 10, 2007 Thursday Rabi-us-Sani 22, 1428   Musharraf-CJ co-existence possible, says Aitzaz LAHORE, May 9: It may be possible for Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry to coexist with President General Pervez Musharraf if the latter withdraws the reference against the judge.... Accord to boost ties with Czech Republic ISLAMABAD, May 9: Pakistan and the Czech Republic agreed on Wednesday to promote relations in trade, health, scientific and diplomatic fields. The two countries signed four agreements after Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz.... Govt rejects proposal to increase retirement age ISLAMABAD, May 9: The government has rejected a proposal to increase the retirement age of government servants from the current 60 years to 62 or 65.... Seven injured in clashes over mosque control JACOBABAD, May 9: Seven people were injured and a hotel was set on fire when two religious groups clashed over ownership of an old mosque on the Quaid-i-Azam Road here on Wednesday.... US official meets Musharraf ISLAMABAD, May 9: President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday called for a comprehensive strategy focussed on military, political, administrative and economic components for success in fighting the threat of extremism and terrorism.... Afghanistan urged to free Pakistanis QUETTA, May 9: Pakistani officials on Wednesday pressed Afghan authorities to ensure immediate release of some Pakistanis arrested by the Afghan national army a few days ago near the borders, sources told Dawn.... UN halts relief work in AJK’s Bagh tehsil MUZAFFARABAD, May 9: The United Nations has suspended its activities in Bagh tehsil for two weeks over security concerns in the wake of tension in the area over allegations regarding recruitment of local people by international organisations.... Cases filed against power thieves, defaulters: Raids carried out by Pesco staff KOHAT, May 9: Cases were registered by police against 21 people — including owners of two shopping centres — for stealing electricity or for defaulting on payments to be made to the Peshawar Electric Supply Company.... Gang-rape victim cries out for justice FAISALABAD, May 9: The Qadirpur police in Jhang investigating a gang-rape case have allegedly given a twist to the issue by declaring a minor the sole rapist to oblige the influential landlords — the actual perpetrators.... Health workers facing threats in Fata PESHAWAR, May 9: Health officials working in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) regularly face threats from local people, which adversely affect health delivery.... 12 lawyers stripped of membership MANDI BAHAUDDIN, May 9: The district bar association on Wednesday served cancellation of membership notices on 12 members, including four former bar presidents. Former bar chiefs Zahoor... 68 treated in a day for gastroenteritis MULTAN, May 9: Sixty-eight patients suffering from gastroenteritis, 49 of them in serious condition, were treated at the Nishtar Hospital’s emergency in a day. Dr Fahim said on Wednesday 19 patients were discharged after treatment, while 49 serious patients were admitted.... A rally that needs a govt for success ISLAMABAD, May 9: All government departments and ministries have been directed to ensure maximum participation in the first- ever rally that President Pervez Musharraf is to address in the city on May 12.... Govt asked to ensure support price to wheat growers ISLAMABAD, May 9: The government should ensure timely procurement of wheat from farmers, at the official support price, to relieve the poor farmers from the clutches of middlemen, who have been exploiting the situation.... 8 held for carrying illegal arms ISLAMABAD, May 9: The local police claimed to have arrested eight people with arms and ammunition in its campaign against anti-social elements. Sources said the police had received information that a... Quake centre yielding positive results ISLAMABAD, May 9: The Earthquake Engineering Centre —established in April 2003— at the NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, a project approved by HEC’s Departmental Development Working Party, has begun to yield positive results.... Out of jail to commit another crime ISLAMABAD, May 9: A bootlegger who recently came out of jail after serving life term for murder allegedly committed the crime again along with five accomplices here on Tuesday night, police said.... Govt criticised for power breakdowns ISLAMABAD, May 9: The Youth Parliament on Wednesday criticised the government for the frequent electricity breakdowns. The youth body, which began its five-day third session through an unanimously adopted resolution, said... Two women escape from police station ISLAMABAD, May 9: Two women accused of theft and immoral activities escaped from the women police station here on Wednesday, sources said. According to details, the personnel of Karal Chowki arrested... Drawings by children with impaired sight on display ISLAMABAD, May 9: Can you believe that six- and eight-year-old visually impaired children could express their creativity and make drawings of trees, humans and objects of nature like the ones who can see everything.... Man killed in accident ISLAMABAD, May 9: A man was killed after being hit by a speeding vehicle here on Wednesday, police said. Bashir Gill, a sanitary worker at Naval Complex, was riding on his... Estate Office purged of corruption: minister ISLAMABAD, May 9: Federal minister for housing and works Syed Safwanullah has said the Estate Office has been purged of corrupt elements in order to streamline the allotment process of official accommodation for government employees.... Cause of death of African man still a mystery ISLAMABAD, May 9: The autopsy conducted on the decomposed body of an African man found in the outskirts of the city on Monday night failed to ascertain the cause of his... Several held for ‘plotting to attack CJ rally’ KARACHI, May 9: Police on Wednesday arrested a number of people for allegedly planning to attack the rally of Chief Justice of Pakistan in Karachi on May 12.... ‘PIA engineers, pilots blamed for Fokker crash’ ISLAMABAD, May 9: Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Tanvir Hussain Syed informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that an inquiry report received by the defence ministry about the last year’s crash of... Deadline for winding up quake survivors’ tent villages extended MANSEHRA, May 9: The NWFP government, on the directives of the Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (Erra), has set May 18 as the deadline for repatriation of the displaced families who... Rs160m allocated for D.I. Khan, Swabi schools SWABI, May 9: The federal government would spend Rs160 million for provision of facilities in the public-sector educational institutions of Swabi and D.I. Khan districts, said provincial education minister Maulana Fazal Ali while briefing journalists about the project here on Wednesday.... Lashkar men destroy opponent’s house LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), May 9: Supporters of Lashkar-i-Islam on Wednesday looted and demolished the house of one of their opponents in the Arjali Nadi area of Bara.... Lawyers celebrate SC decision PESHAWAR, May 9: Lawyers on Wednesday observed a “thanksgiving day” to celebrate suspension of Supreme Judicial Council proceedings.... HEC wants to produce 1500 PhDs a year ABBOTTABAD, May 9: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has set a target of producing 1,500 PhDs a year. It also wants to increase the percentage of students enrolling for higher education from 3.8... 16 stolen vehicles handed over to owners PESHAWAR, May 9: The city police has handed over 16 snatched vehicles to their owners who hail from different cities. The recovered cars were given away by Chief City Police... PEC fails to send exam slips in time MUZAFFARGARH, May 9: The Punjab Education Commission has failed to deliver roll number slips to fifth grade students in the district. The fifth class exams will be held from May... Tension over wall at military farms OKARA, May 9: Tension developed between the Military Farms administration and the tenants over the construction of boundary wall in 3 MF tenants villages. Police were rushed to the site to avoid any untoward situation.... Teachers protest against govt FAISALABAD, May 9: Teachers belonging to state-run schools of the district held a one-day hunger strike camp outside the MC High School on Kotwali Road on Wednesday.... Death for mother’s killer TOBA TEK SINGH, May 9: A man was handed down death sentence on Wednesday by district and sessions judge for killing his mother. Convict Riaz, a resident of Chak 771 GB,... Two killed, five hurt in accident RAHIM YAR KHAN, May 9: Two people were killed and five injured when a speeding trailer collided with a car on the National Highway near Fatahpur Punjabian, 18 kilometres from here, on Wednesday.... Robbers take away Rs4m from bank GUJRANWALA, May 9: Five armed dacoits looted Rs4 million from a bank branch on Sheikhupura Road here on Wednesday. Reports said that outlaws entered the MCB’s branch, held hostage the staff at gunpoint and collected cash from the strong room.... Abbasia canal breach RAHIM YAR KHAN, May 9: A 200-foot-wide breach occurred in 3-R Abbasia Canal on Tuesday night near Chak 30, in Liaquatpur tehsil, washed away wheat, melon and fodder crops on hundreds of acres of land.... Man kills spouse of ex-wife LAHORE, May 9: A man allegedly stabbed to death the husband of his ex-wife in Harbanspura on Wednesday. Police said Sharafat Ali of New Karim Park, Lohaywala Chowk, Fatehgarh, had... Arrest warrants for ‘she’ couple LAHORE, May 9: In the first of its kind case, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for a couple after a medical examination found that the ‘husband’ was a woman.... Energy conservation ‘under a cloud’ LAHORE, May 9: A Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) official said on Wednesday it could not quantify the result of its energy conservation plan as weather in different parts of the country had improved since Monday.... More training for wardens LAHORE, May 9: The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday decided to pull out traffic wardens from Lahore roads and give them another two-week training in view of their dissatisfactory performance during the trial period.... HRCP raps sealing of Munir’s office LAHORE, May 9: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday termed the sealing of the office of Advocate Munir A Malik, Supreme Court Bar President and counsel for Chief Justice... Lawyers’ complete strike tomorrow LAHORE, May 9: All lawyer bodies on Wednesday announced that they would observe a day-long strike on Friday (tomorrow) to protest against what they termed state terrorism.... Jubilation in Sindh over SC move HYDERABAD, May 9: Lawyers across Sindh on Wednesday celebrated the Supreme Court''s decision to stay Supreme Judicial Council’s proceedings and termed it a ‘victory for the judiciary.’... Mumtaz praises courage of ex-Bangladesh premiers LARKANA, May 9: Sindh National Front (SNF) Chairman Mumtaz Ali Bhutto on Wednesday praised former Bangladeshi prime ministers Shaikh Hasina Wajid and Khalida Zia for refusing to ‘toe the government’s line’... Court wants age of accused determined HYDERABAD, May 9: A judge here on Wednesday ordered medical examination of a class-IX student of the Petaro Cadet College to determine his age after he was produced in the court... Ad hoc lecturers’ appeal to CM LARKANA, May 9: The fate of 600 ad hoc lecturers in Sindh hangs in balance, as their service had neither been regularised nor have they been paid salary since January.... Boy killed, six hurt in roof collapses LAHORE, May 9: A boy was killed and six others, including two children, injured in two roof collapse incidents following a windstorm in the city on Wednesday.... More cases of gastroenteritis reported in Hyderabad HYDERABAD, May 9: Ninety- eight more patients of gastroenteritis reported at hospitals in Hyderabad and adjoining areas on Tuesday and Wednesday as government failed to control the disease caused by intense...

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