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May 17, 2007 Thursday Rabi-us-Sani 29, 1428   Irsa increases water discharge from dams: Balochistan files complaint ISLAMABAD, May 16: The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has increased water discharge from Tarbela Dam to 90,000 cusec against an irrigation requirement of just 52,000 cusec to partially offset domestic power shortage.... NPSC takes notice of police failure: Moin: Karachi killings QUETTA, May 16: The chairman of the National Public Safety Commission (NPSC), Lt.Gen (retd) Moinuddin Haider, has said that the commission has taken serious notice of the failure of police to... Lal Masjid clerics break off talks with govt ISLAMABAD, May 16: The administration of Lal Masjid on Wednesday held the government responsible for the carnage on May 12. And it decided to discontinue its dialogue with the authorities in... US wants Musharraf to do more in terror war ISLAMABAD, May 16: United States’ special envoy to the region Ronald Neumann said here on Wednesday that the United States would continue to back President Musharraf despite the fact that he... Musharraf a ‘gone man’, says Nawaz LONDON, May 16: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said in an interview on Wednesday that he had “every intention” of returning home, and described President Gen Pervez Musharraf as a “gone man.”... Opposition to requisition fresh NA session ISLAMABAD, May 16: The combined opposition is planning to requisition a fresh National Assembly session in a couple of days to discuss the Karachi situation, deteriorating law and order situation and... Clinton Foundation to help Karachi with green technology for buildings NEW YORK, May 16: Sixteen cities around the world, including Karachi, will begin cutting carbon emissions by renovating city-owned buildings with green technology under a programme spearheaded by former US president Clinton''s foundation.... SC takes suo motu notice of school wall collapse MUZAFFARGARH, May 16: The Supreme Court has taken a suo motu action on the death of four girls in a wall collapse in the Government Girls’ Primary School, Ghulwan, Alipur.... ANP urges UK to ban Altaf’s activities PESHAWAR, May 16: The Awami National Party (ANP) has appealed to the British government to ban the activities of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain, who, it alleged, had issued... SHC stays work on RBOD HYDERABAD, May 16: The Hyderabad Circuit bench of Sindh High Court hearing a contempt of court application against executive engineer RBOD-II Nasrullah Soomro on Wednesday, ordered suspension of excavation of Right Bank Outfall Drain-II (RBOD) till May 22.... Islamabad air found heavily polluted ISLAMABAD, May 16: Regular air quality monitoring in the city’s industrial area began on Wednesday and initial readings showed the air contained pollutants four times more than the internationally accepted level.... Traders oppose early closure of markets ISLAMABAD, May 16: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Wednesday opposed early closure of markets saying that it was creating great difficulties for both consumers and traders as... Call for general elections before presidential polls ISLAMABAD, May 16: The Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations has called for parliamentary polls in the country before the next presidential elections to ensure a transition to true democracy.... New engineering varsity to be set up RAWALPINDI, May 16: A new engineering university has been proposed to be set up to help bridge the gap between the existing set up and internationally-accredited universities.... Livestock being revived in quake areas BALAKOT, May 16: The earthquake of 2005 inflicted great loss on human life and destroyed the livelihoods of many rural communities in Azad Kashmir and the NWFP.... FPSC recommends 23 candidates for appointment ISLAMABAD, May 16: The Federal Public Service Commission has recommended 23 candidates for appointments against posts of senior teachers, lecturers and subject specialists in Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 17, states an official announcement issued here on Wednesday.... Family wants PPP leader freed ISLAMABAD, May 16: Family members of detained Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Rao Mohammad Tahir have appealed for his release.... Remains of woman found ISLAMABAD, May 16: Human bones were found scatted in a green area near Sarai Kharboza here on Wednesday, the Golra police said.... Information Society Day today RAWALPINDI, May 16: The World Information Society Day is being celebrated on Thursday to help make the internet a global facility for all people and to raise awareness of the possibilities... Housing body faces shortage of staff PESHAWAR, May 16: The Provincial Housing Authority (PHA) established two years ago to initiate housing schemes for lower income groups and government employees is facing shortage of staff and resources, it is learnt.... SHC issues notices to police officials HYDERABAD, May 16: The Hyderabad Circuit Bench of Sindh High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Regional Police Officer, DPO Hyderabad, DPO Jamshoro K.K. Memon, SHOs of police stations Jamshoro, GOR,... ‘Main accused’ in murder of writer nabbed LARKANA, May 16: Police nabbed a man they claimed was the main accused in the case of murder of renowned Sindhi storywriter and playwright Malik Aghani, on late Tuesday night after an encounter near the old bridge of Gharwah.... ‘Peshawar blast bid to divert attention’ SWABI, May 16: Leaders of various political parties alleged on Wednesday that Tuesday’s suicide attack in Peshawar had been carried out to divert the attention of people form the Karachi killings.... PPP worker arrested for blocking road KHAIRPUR, May 16: The taluka president of the youth wing of the People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP) was arrested late on Tuesday night on charges of blocking road and burning tyres during Monday''s strike.... Law and order situation discussed PESHAWAR, May 16: A meeting has reviewed the progress made so far into the investigation of the Peshawar blast on May 15.... Thalassaemia centre to stop work from June 1 NAWABSHAH, May 16: Lives of over 250 patients, including children suffering from thalassaemia, were in danger as the administration of Thalassaemia Patients Welfare Centre has announced to discontinue its services from June 1.... Participants of STP rally booked HYDERABAD, May 16: Police lodged a case against more than 400 people who participated in a rally organised by the Sindh Taraqqi-Pasand Party in protest against Karachi killings on charges of violating section 144 imposed by the Sindh government.... Greek NGO sets up museum in Chitral MARDAN, May 16: The Greek Volunteers (GVs), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) of Greece, has established a museum -- Cultural Centre of Kalasha (Kalashadur) -– in the Bumburet town, Chitral district, where... Man killed in kidnapping bid MOHMAND AGENCY, May 16: One person was killed and two others were wounded in different incidents while local people found a body in the Soran Musa Khel area.... Corruption alleged CHITRAL, May 16: The residents of Reshun village have alleged that corruption was being committed in the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) and urged the federal government and the donor organisations to probe into the matter.... Four killed in accident CHITRAL, May 16: Four people were killed and four others injured when their jeep fell into a deep ravine at the Karimabad valley here on Wednesday.... PA panel chief PESHAWAR, May 16: The speaker of the NWFP assembly has appointed Sirajul Haq as chairman of the standing committee No 13 on Home and Tribal Affairs Department following the resignation of Bashir Ahmad Bilour.—APP... Two killed over Karo-kari JACOBABAD, May 16: A man and woman were killed in the jurisdiction of Bakhshapur police station on Wednesday allegedly for karo-kari. Reports said that Ms Amiran was at home when her... China factor, high costs wipe out pottery industry GUJRANWALA, May 16: The heavy influx of Chinese pottery items in the local market and high input costs have caused the local industry to collapse, hitting hard the small industrialists as well as the skilled workers.... Five children handed over to parents MULTAN, May 16: The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau on Wednesday handed over five children to their parents who were recovered about a week ago reportedly from a sub-center of Nagehban, a subsidiary of the Social Welfare Department.... Awareness key to fight gender discrimination LAHORE, May 16: Speakers at a national conference on Wednesday expressed concern over gender discrimination, especially in rural areas, which, they said, could be overcome with awareness particularly through education.... Germany to set up consulate in Lahore FAISALABAD, May 16: German Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Gunter Mulack has said that his government is planning to start direct flights from Lahore to Germany and the project of setting up... Tribals at war with army, says Imran SAHIWAL, May 16: People in Waziristan, Karak and other tribal areas are not fighting against the Talibans, but they are at war with the US and the Pakistan army.... Ruling PML and monstrous claim! MIANWALI, May 16: Claimants to remunerations pledged by the ruling PML for rendering services for the presidential rally in Islamabad have had the first taste of inconvenience, though expected, when they found a notice contradicting the ruling party claim.... Makeshift houses gutted LAHORE, May 16: Over two dozen makeshift houses were gutted in the Chuhng area here on Wednesday. Fire fighters reached the spot and controlled the fire after hectic efforts.... Trader, sons released after paying ransom GUJRANWALA, May 16: A trader and his two minor sons who were kidnapped for ransom by four armed men from Satellite Town about three days ago were released after paying Rs6 million ransom and reached home early Wednesday morning.... Increase in flour price feared LAHORE, May 16: Wheat price in central and upper Punjab areas has shot up to Rs450 per 40kg, generating fears of rise in the flour price in the next few weeks.... Parties to continue lawyers’ support LAHORE, May 16: An all party conference convened by the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal, Punjab, here on Wednesday appealed to the supreme court to take suo motu notice of criminal neglect of the... Lawyers protest today LAHORE, May 16: Lawyer bodies announced on Wednesday that they would hold a rally besides boycotting court proceedings on Thursday (today) in protest against the ongoing judicial crisis.... Drivers strike against the govt stroke Mohammad Siddique wears a worrisome look as he stands next to a rickshaw parked at the Lytton Road to participate in the day-long strike called by the Auto Rickshaw Drivers and... Teachers stage rally LAHORE, May 16: Teachers held a rally on Wednesday to press the government for ending the contract system and rationalising their wages.... A ‘mixed blessing’ LAHORE, May 16: Drivers of two-stroke rickshaws kept their three-wheelers off road on Wednesday to protest the government’s decision to ban their `bread-winning’ vehicles’ in more city areas from May 20.... Gastroenteritis claims life GUJRANWALA, May 16: A man died of gastroenteritis while about a dozen children were hospitalised on Wednesday....

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