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August 24, 2007 Friday Sha’aban 10, 1428   NWFP govt proposes changes in constitution PESHAWAR, Aug 23: A high-powered constitutional reforms committee formed by the NWFP government has proposed a number of amendments to the 1973 Constitution, seeking political, financial and social autonomy for the four federating units.... Which law governs security agencies, asks Senate body ISLAMABAD, Aug 23: The people of the country may soon be able to find out how many intelligence agencies are operating in Pakistan, what are their specific role and which of them have been transgressing their mandate and authority.... Police violating provisions of women’s law PESHAWAR, Aug 23: Police have been violating the provisions of the Protection of Women Act and have recently arrested women accused in different cases of adultery.... Bill on e-crime to be tabled in NA soon ISLAMABAD, Aug 23: The Prevention of Electronic Crime Bill 2007 will soon be tabled in the Parliament for approval to fight cyber crimes.... Economic cost of road accidents over Rs100bn RAWALPINDI, Aug 23: The National Road Safety Secretariat, while preparing the country’s first-ever road safety plan for 2007-2012, has estimated that the economic cost of road crashes and injuries in the country each year is over Rs100 billion or 1.5... Political parties welcome verdict in Nawaz case PESHAWAR, Aug 23: Political parties on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court’s judgment of lifting a ban on former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s and his brother Shahbaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan.... Tehran seeks custody of arrested people: Kidnapping of Iranian nationals QUETTA, Aug 23: Iran has asked Pakistan to hand over 16 suspects arrested for kidnapping 21 Iranian nationals in the Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran a few days ago.... Six killed, 15 hurt in bus-wagon collision OKARA, Aug 23: Six passengers were killed while 15 others sustained serious injuries in collision between a bus and a wagon on GT Road near Glaxo Factory in Renala Khurd on Thursday.... PIA’s Chicago flight to end in September ISLAMABAD, Aug 23: Mounting losses due to eroding customer base forced the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to stop flights to 11 foreign destinations over the past few months and it is... Move to set up diplomatic enclave in Peshawar PESHAWAR, Aug 23: The federal government intends to establish a diplomatic enclave in Peshawar for consular missions and international organisations in view of the growing security problem in the city.... Qazi asks Sharifs not to delay return LAHORE, Aug 23: The opposition parties have welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict allowing the Sharifs to return home and take part in politics.... Govt ruminates about plan to cluster depts LAHORE, Aug 23: The Punjab government is contemplating to cluster the existing administrative departments and appointing principal secretaries in BS-21 for oversight and giving policy guidelines for their smooth functioning.... Environment assessment completed: Dam, reservoir projects ISLAMABAD, Aug 23: The Punjab government has completed environmental assessment of a multi-pronged project that envisages the construction of dams, watersheds and reservoirs in the Potohar Plateau in Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal... Govt depts owe Iesco over Rs1.2 billion RAWALPINDI, Aug 23: Electricity arrears amounting to Rs1,264 million (Rs1.264 billion) are pending against various government departments functioning in the Rawalpindi district, including the General Headquarters (GHQ).... Five killed in road accident ATTOCK, Aug 23: Five people including a police constable were killed and seven others injured on Thursday in a road accident on Attock -Basal road at Kalachita mountainous range.... Prey escapes police twice ISLAMABAD, Aug 23: A proclaimed offender along with his protector escaped police raids twice in as many days, sources said on Thursday.... Met department employees lack facilities PESHAWAR, Aug 23: The lack of a proper service structure and other problems have been affecting performance of employees of the regional meteorological centre, sources said.... Formation of new alliance approved QUETTA, Aug 23: The Awami National Party’s executive committee approved the formation of the Pukhtunkhwa National Democratic Alliance (PNDA), joining the All Parties’ Democratic Movement and participation in the Pakistan-Afghan Jirga.... Call for use of funds through councillors MARDAN, Aug 23: The district council at a session held on Thursday demanded that the Khushhal Pakistan Fund and tobacco and sugarcane cess funds should be used through councillors, instead of unelected people.... Differences within ANP widen TIMERGARA, Aug 23: Differences have deepened between two groups of the Awami National Party, Dir Lower, after suspension of the membership of three prominent office-bearers of the local party chapter.... Zulqarnain may not get cancer cure in Britain MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 23: AJK President Raja Zulqarnain Khan has been diagnosed with cancer but a special medical board constituted by the government has not recommended his treatment abroad, saying that cure... Watchman shot dead in Kohat KOHAT, Aug 23: Armed men killed a watchman of Lachi Town bazaar in Kohat after breaking locks of a few shops on Wednesday night, sources said.... Protests planned on Bugti’s anniversary QUETTA, Aug 23: Nationalist leader Nawabzada Balach Marri has appealed to the people of Balochistan to set up protest camps and observe hunger, shutter-down and wheel-jam strikes from Aug 23 to... N. Areas budget copies torn GILGIT, Aug 23: A treasury member of the Northern Areas Legislative Council, Muzaffar Ali Relay, tore copies of the Northern Areas budget statement during the second day of the budget session for the fiscal year 2007-08 on Thursday.... Begging industry thriving GUJRANWALA: The city is fast becoming a greener pastures for beggars from nomad and south Punjab families as an estimated 6,000 people with begging bowls can be on seen on city roads, Child Protection Bureau officials reveal.... Police claim killing PO, wife in encounter SIALKOT, Aug 23: A proclaimed offender and his wife were shot dead in what the police claimed an encounter near Dhull Bangash canal bridge close to Lalamusa on Thursday noon.... Health dept funds ‘embezzled’ DERA GHAZI KHAN, Aug 17: An accountant of the district health department has been accused of embezzling Rs1.5 million from the money the department received for distribution among its staff as extra allowance.... Another rainy day expected in Lahore LAHORE, Aug 23: The provincial metropolis received downpour for the third consecutive day on Thursday with weather experts forecasting more showers during the next 24 hours.... ‘Missing’ man detained in Khyber Agency? BAHAWALPUR, Aug 23: The whereabouts of Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, of Khangarh Sharif mauza in Bahawalpur, who had been missing since Dec 2004, is believed to be detained in Khyber Agency.... ADB releases Rs3.52b for barani areas SIALKOT, Aug 23: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a Rs3.52 billion grant for the development of `barani areas in Sialkot and Narowal districts.... No action in nursing school case NAROWAL, Aug 23: The district health department has yet to take action against the principal and cook of a nursing school who have been held responsible for an accident in which nine nursing students were injured.... Bank robbers held GUJRANWALA, Aug 23: The Satellite Town police claimed on Thursday to have busted a gang involved in major robberies.... Citizens at robbers’ mercy LAHORE, Aug 23: Four armed robbers looted a house in Gulshan Ravi here on Thursday.... Pharmacists exams LAHORE, Aug 23: The Lahore High Court has ordered the Punjab Pharmacy Council to issue roll numbers to the candidates, who had submitted forms before March 10 for the examination of pharmacists in Register B.... Car stolen LAHORE, Aug 23: A car was lifted from Mozang and a pick-up was taken away from Iqbal Town while three motorcycles were stolen in Factory Area, Qila Gujjar Singh and Gulshan Iqbal.... Grid fault causes major outage LAHORE, Aug 23: A major part of the city on Thursday afternoon remained without power supply as Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) had to shut the system down following the 500kv Sheikhupura Grid Station developed some fault.... Govt plan to control prices in Ramazan LAHORE, Aug 23: The Punjab government on Thursday decided to arrest hoarders of essential items and develop a close liaison among various departments, agencies and district governments to control price hike and profiteering in Ramazan.... APMA to move SC to ‘fix’ Constitution LAHORE, Aug 23: The All Pakistan Minorities Alliance (APMA) has said it will file a constitutional petition with the Supreme Court to “correct” the 1973 Constitution by passing strictures against its... Govt to ensure presence of MPAs: Musharraf’s re-election LAHORE, Aug 23: The Punjab government is considering convening a session of the provincial assembly to ensure the presence of all MPAs on the day of the presidential re-election.... Traffic warden rewarded for honesty LAHORE, Aug 23: A traffic warden who found an abandoned purse carrying foreign currency, jewellery and a cell phone at New Airport, handed over it to the woman who owned it on Thursday....

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