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April 28, 2008 Monday Rabi-us-Sani 21, 1429   All deposed judges to be reinstated, says Gilani: New college in Mianwali MIANWALI, April 27: All deposed judges, including Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, will soon be reinstated, according to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.... Govt should implement PML-Q’s Balochistan proposals: Shujaat LAHORE, April 27: The government should implement proposals put forward by Parliamentary Committee on Balochistan and take its report as a starting point instead of launching new initiatives, says PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain.... Asif not likely to contest Larkana seat ISLAMABAD, April 27: Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is not likely to contest by-election for a National Assembly seat. Sources in the party told Dawn on Sunday that Mr... Bashir Riaz receives peace award for Benazir ISLAMABAD, April 27: Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was posthumously awarded the prestigious International Peace Award for 2007 at a ceremony held in Ireland’s coastal town of Tipperary.... Achakzai assails Kabul attack QUETTA, April 27: Pakthunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has condemned the Taliban attack on an Afghan army parade in Kabul and said that such activities would endanger peace in the region.... ‘Hot line’ for journalists on the cards, says minister KARACHI, April 27: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman has said that a special ‘hot line’ is being set up on which journalists will be able to contact the... Govt considering proposal to give land to poor: Qaim KHAIRPUR, April 27: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that the Sindh government is studying a proposal to give land to poor men and women.... Sukkur without water for 10 days SUKKUR, April 27: Almost 80 per cent people of the city and adjoining areas have not received drinking water for ten days and as many as 13 demonstrations were held by... Pro-judges protesters call on Ramday LAHORE, April 27: With just three days remaining before the parliamentary deadline to restore deposed judges expires, hundreds of people took to the street here on Sunday to demonstrate their support... 4 die as coach overturns HYDERABAD, April 27: Four people were killed and 15 others were injured when a Badin-bound coaster overturned near Chalgari turning, 22 kilometers away from here on Sunday.... Margalla Spring Gala: A cool event on a hot day ISLAMABAD, April 27: It was blazing hot on Sunday but the Margalla Spring Tourism Gala turned out to be a real celebration for the families who thronged Saidpur village on the day.... Hoax call delays PIA flight RAWALPINDI, April 27: Security personnel and bomb disposal squads searched a Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight at Islamabad international airport on Sunday after an unidentified caller informed the Civil Aviation Authorities... Unhygienic milk being sold in Taxila TAXILA, April 27: Lack of proper monitoring by the food regulatory authorities has given milkmen in Taxila and Wah Cantt a free hand to sell substandard milk.... Murree TMA’s record sealed for scrutiny MURREE, April 27: Like other parts of the province, the Town Municipal Officer (TMO) has sealed the record of the Town Municipal Administration (TMA) Murree on the orders of the Punjab government.... Locals sway to American music ISLAMABAD, April 27: Rose Red Elk did here Sunday evening what she has been doing for more than 20 years in her homeland - sending people into trance with her artistic presentations of rhythmic Native American music.... ICCI proposes card system for subsidised food items ISLAMABAD, April 27: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has proposed setting up of stores to provide essential food items to the poor segments of the society on subsidised rates.... Police hunting four on charge of kidnapping ISLAMABAD, April 27: The city police are hunting for four persons on the charge of kidnapping one of their woman relatives and forcibly taking her thumb impressions on marriage papers.... 18 outlaws arrested GUJAR KHAN, April 27: As part of the ongoing crackdown on anti-social element, the local police have arrested 18 people after seizing drugs, arms and fireworks from them, City Police Officer (CPO) DIG Saud Aziz said.... Loan default: man commits suicide KARACHI, April 27: A 26-year-old man, who was under immense stress because of a bank loan default and estranged relationship with wife, committed suicide in New Karachi on Sunday, family sources and police said.... Two kidnapped SUKKUR, April 27: Two men were kidnapped by armed bandits from Daharki late on Saturday night.... Seven obtain nomination papers for Thar by-poll MITHI, April 27: Seven candidates have obtained nomination forms for the PS-62 Nagarparkar seat, which has fallen vacant after the death of Arbab Haji Abdullah of the Pakistan Muslim League, who had won the Sindh Assembly seat in Feb 18 elections.... Three killed over enmity NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, April 27: A man, his son and servant were shot dead in Mohammad Ali Waraich village near Darya Khan Mari on Saturday night.... Nine target killing victims laid to rest VEHARI, April 27: The eight members of a family and their maid, who were slain while they were asleep at their house, were laid to rest amid hundreds weeping at Mauza Haleem Khichi in Mailsi tehsil of Vehari on Sunday.... Allied MS ‘exonerated’ but not condoned: Infant’s abduction case FAISALABAD, April 27: A potential rivalry between the Punjab Medical College (PMC) principal and some senior professors allegedly made medical superintendent (MS) of the Allied Hospital ‘scapegoat’ over the kidnapping of... Wheat seed free from shackles SAHIWAL, April 27: The Federal Wheat Commissioner has directed the Punjab Food Department, Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Supply Corporation (Passco) and district administrations not to restrict procurement, inter-district movement and storage of certified wheat seed.... A blissful coincidence! MIANWALI, April 27: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani has said that it is a blissful coincidence that he is inaugurating the Trauma Centre of the Mianwali DHQ Hospital the foundation... Minister’s husband resigns from Customs to ‘serve’ masses TOBA TEK SINGH, April 27: Punjab Population Welfare Minister Neelam Jabbar''s spouse Mian Abdul Jabbar,who was a Pakistan Customs officer posted in Karachi, announced on Sunday to resign from his government... Traffic wardens in dock FAISALABAD, April 27: The People’s Colony police got a two-day physical remand of two traffic wardens for the ''recovery'' of a weapon used in injuring a restaurant owner and his employees, police sources said on Sunday.... Dist govts accused of graft FAISALABAD, April 27: Punjab Senior Minister Raja Riaz Ahmed alleged that district governments had embezzled billions of rupees during the last eight years and a hefty amount would be recovered through a special audit.... Case against food staff, truck drivers GUJRANWALA, April 27: A joint team of food department and police on Sunday impounded five wheat-laden trucks and registered a case against two food inspectors and five drivers.... Sarabjit case TOBA TEK SINGH, April 27: IJT nazim Bilal Latif has condemned the efforts of so-called non-government organisations to get the death sentence of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh commuted to life imprisonment.... Khosa announces medical college for hometown DERA GHAZI KHAN, April 27: During first-ever visit to his hometown after assuming top slot of the province, Chief minister Dost Mohammed Khosa on Sunday announced establishing a medical college and clean drinking water plant in the city.... ACE man killed by neighbour over trifle LAHORE, April 27: A constable of the Anti-Corruption Establishment was killed with bricks allegedly by his neighbour over a trifle in Shafeeqabad on Sunday.... Rulers taking no steps to resolve issues: JI LAHORE, April 27: Jamat-i-Islami Secretary General Syed Munawwar Hassan has said the ruling coalition was trying to resolve the issues merely by issuing statements instead of providing relief to the people.... Police yet to arrest ‘smuggler’ MNA LAHORE, April 27: City Raiwind investigation police have yet to arrest a PML-N MNA and his dozens of men for allegedly thrashing a Punjab food department official who stopped his wheat-laden tractor trolley.... Bureaucratic scheme of things causes heartache to many LAHORE, April 27: The massive reshuffle in the administrative machinery and the alleged policy to sideline senior bureaucrats in Punjab have generated fear, despondency and disillusionment among officials of all ranks... SNGPL to restore supply today LAHORE, April 27: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) says repair work on the ruptured line will be completed by midnight (night between Sunday and Monday) and supply will be fully restored to power, fertiliser and cement sectors.... Teachers set May 7 for demos in Punjab LAHORE, April 27: Teachers will stage demonstrations at all the district headquarters in Punjab on May 7 to press for cancellation of massive transfers of administrative officers and increase in pay allowance.... Proclaimed offender held LAHORE, April 27: The Civil Lines police claimed on Sunday to have arrested the ringleader of a car lifter gang and seized from him two cars and illegal arms....

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