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July 17, 2008 Thursday Rajab 13, 1429   PPP rejects fears about coalition’s collapse ISLAMABAD, July 16: Leader of the House in Senate Mian Raza Rabbani claimed on Wednesday that the PPP-led coalition government had introduced some changes in the policy relating to the war... Taliban accused of violating pact MINGORA, July 16: The government has accused the Taliban of violating the Swat peace agreement by kidnapping law-enforcement personnel and running militant training centres.... Pak army helped in strike, says Nato KABUL, July 16: Nato forces in Afghanistan hit targets inside Pakistan with artillery and attack helicopters on Tuesday after coming under rocket fire from across the border, an alliance statement said.... US airstrike blamed on ‘database gap’ WASHINGTON, July 16: A US air strike that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers in June was the result of an ‘incomplete’ US military database that did not include the location of the... US must work with Islamabad to confront security threats: experts NEW YORK, July 16: Underscoring that “Pakistan constitutes one of the most important and difficult challenges facing US foreign policy”, a leading US expert argues “that the United States must work... Proposal to import 400 drugs from India blocked: 40pc rise in life-saving drugs likely ISLAMABAD, July 16: The federal government on Wednesday blocked a proposal for allowing import of 400 medicines from India, ahead of an imminent rise of up to 40 per cent in prices of life-saving drugs.... Northern Alliance blamed for Afghan violence PESHAWAR, July 16: The Hizb-i-Islami of Afghanistan has accused the Northern Alliance of orchestrating the bloodshed and growing violence in Afghanistan and said the alliance had launched a propaganda campaign against Pakistan with India’s support.... Lawyers’ rally today LAHORE, July 16: Lawyers are set to stage a rally in the city on Thursday (today) in protest against delay in the restoration of deposed judges.... ‘CMs may discuss Kalabagh dam’ LAHORE, July 16: A consensus is being evolved among the provinces on most of the issues and Kalabagh Dam might also come under discussion among chief ministers, says Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah.... Plea against MPA’s election dismissed LAHORE, July 16: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challenging the election of a PPP MPA, Maj Zulifqar Ali Gondal (retired), from PP-118, Mandi Bahauddin.... Dengue fever outbreak feared in Islamabad: One case tested positive ISLAMABAD, July 16: Doctors detected the first positive case of dengue fever of the season on Wednesday and warned of possible outbreak of the disease in the capital city.... Qasmi’s unflinching humanism praised ISLAMABAD, July 16: The capital’s literati showered praise on Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi for his contribution to the literature and unflinching humanism at a literary reference in his memory arranged by the Pakistan Academy of Letters here on Wednesday.... Coalition partners continue blame-game ISLAMABAD, July 16: The ruling coalition is tottering but none of its two mainstays are willing to own a breakup, whenever and for whatever reason it comes.... Suicide blast: suspect remanded in police custody RAWALPINDI, July 16: An anti-terrorism court here on Wednesday remanded a man allegedly involved in suicide bombing in September last year, in the physical custody of RA Bazaar Police for six... District govt passes budget in novel way RAWALPINDI, July 16: The City District Government Rawalpindi (CDGR) passed its Rs5.6 billion budget for 2008-09 on Wednesday, not by voting but by obtaining signatures of its council members.... Three feared dead as car falls into Hunza River HUNZA, July 16: At least three persons were feared dead after their car veered off the Karakoram Highway and plunged into the Hunza River between Shishkat and Sarat villages, some 25km north of Aliabad, Hunza.... GPO manager, two clerks booked ISLAMABAD, July 16: The city police have registered a case against the manager and two clerks of General Post Office of Islamabad for breach of trust, police said here on Wednesday.... Adam Nayyar in critical condition ISLAMABAD, July 16: The acting director-general of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Dr Adam Nayyar who is suffering from cancer of the lymph nodes, is in serious condition.... Action against PTCL workers condemned ISLAMABAD, July 16: Various trade unions and civil society organisations have condemned the action by rangers against striking workers of PTCL and called upon the government to stop the ongoing spate of anti-worker incidents.... Tension grips town over blasphemy rumours HYDERABAD, July 16: Tension gripped Thano Bula Khan — a remote mountainous area between Hyderabad and Karachi — on Tuesday after rumours that a Hindu child in Thano Ahmed Khan town had burnt a copy of the Holy Quran.... Rehman Marri out to resume nasty business: freed haris HYDERABAD, July 16: Abdul Rehman Marri who has become notorious for his alleged involvement in the disappearance of Mannu Bheel’s family and Mannu’s consistent struggle for their recovery since 1998, is... 32 more freed Sessions Judge of Hyderabad on Wednesday allowed 32 peasants to live as free people who were found in wrongful confinement in Deh Porath after a raid by Matiari police a day ago.... Peasants themselves put on chains, claim landlords SANGHAR, July 16: Ali Ghu-lam Marri and his uncle Abdul Rehman Marri, made notorious by his alleged involvement in kidnapping case of Mannu Bheel’s family, insisted on Wednesday the more than... Partial strike in Thatta towns THATTA, July 16: A partial strike was observed in the district on call of the supporters and associates of the Shirazis to protest against registration of cases against an MNA of... Gaushala occupation sparks protest KHAIRPUR, July 16: Mem-bers of Hindu community of Gambat took out a procession on Wednesday in protest against the occupation of three acres of their sacred Gaushala land.... PTCL workers’ protest continues in Sindh HYDERABAD, July 16: The PTCL employees in different parts of Sindh continued their protest against the company’s policy to change cadres of regular PTCL employees from BPS to UPS under a new scheme.... Confession is next to innocence KHAIRPUR, July 16: A hardened criminal and the ring leaders of a gang voluntarily forsook his activities by surrendering himself before the DPO Khairpur Ghulam Nabi Memon and that too, in his office on Wednesday.... Dogar vows to raise judges’ salary DADU, July 16: The salaries of judges of Supreme Court, high courts, and lower courts will be increased, said Chief Justice of Pakistan, Abdul Hameed Dogar.... Two killed over karo-kari NAWABSHAH, July 16: A man and a woman were shot dead on the pretext of karo-kari near Sakrand on Wednesday.... Man shot dead SANGHAR, July 16: One Mohammad Ramzan Leghari, 45, was allegedly shot dead by Mohammad Bux Unnar at Lutko Marri, 30 kilometres from here on Wednesday.... Kidnapped boy’s body found in canal GUJRANWALA, July 16: The body of a minor boy, who was kidnapped allegedly by his relatives, was found in a canal here on Wednesday.... Bole Bridge closed to traffic GUJRAT, July 16: The Provin-cial Highway Department repaired the damaged portion of Bole Bridge at Helsy Nullah late on Tuesday, but the bridge will open to traffic after one week.... Fertiliser Dealers stage rally OKARA, July 16: Fertilizer dealers took out a rally against the Agriculture department for taking into custody their two colleagues here on Wednesday.... Two ‘love birds’ commit suicide SIALKOT, July 16: Two “love birds” committed suicide by swallowing poison after their parents did not agree on their marriage at Kishangarh village Randheer Mor, Begowala, here on Wednesday.... Thief held with precious items LAHORE, July 16: Model Town division police claimed on Wednesday to have arrested a thief and seized ornaments and two motorcycles worth Rs1.2 million from his possession.... Cheat booked LAHORE, July 16: The Racecourse police have lodged an FIR against a man who used to mint money from people by pretending to be the first cousin of Pakistan People’s Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari.... Plan being evolved to enhance wheat yield LAHORE, July 16: A Rs2 billion master plan is being developed to boost wheat production and 60,000 acre agricultural land will be distributed among agriculture graduates and poor farmers during the ongoing financial year, says a provincial minister.... Sahiwal athletes’ project loses track SAHIWAL, July 16: Commer-cial interests and alleged inefficiency of the district government have played havoc with a proposed eight-lane tartan track to be built in Sahiwal, according to Mian Hafeezur Rehman, District Athletics Association (DAA) president.... Wardens told to ensure Smooth traffic LAHORE, July 16: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Pervez Rathore has underlined the need for collective efforts to meet traffic challenges and strict adherence to traffic rules.... PR police recruits pass out LAHORE, July 16: Railways Board Chairman Muhammad Kashif Murtaza has said the railways is making efforts to ensure timely operation of trains and security of passengers during travel on a priority basis.... Food scheme to benefit 500 from every UC SAHIWAL, July 16: Up to 500 people for each union council of Sahiwal district will benefit from the newly-launched Food Stamp Scheme, Dawn has learnt.... Canal breach damages crops TOBA TEK SINGH, July 16: A 90-foot breach in Khewra canal near Chak 385-JB inundated crops spreading over hundreds of acres of farmland late Monday night.Faisalabad... Trespassing: ex-nazim booked BAHAWALPUR, July 16: Cantonment police on Wednesday registered a case against some 50 people, including a former union council nazim, for allegedly trespassing, torturing and harassing a family.... Govt to check quality, quantity of products LAHORE, July 16: Unable to protect people against inflation, the Punjab government intends to ensure at least provision of products to them with right quality and quantity.... Five held with Rs20.5m liquor LAHORE, July 16: Police claimed on Wednesday to have arrested a female dancer and four others, seizing a cache of imported liquor worth Rs20.5 million from a house in B-Block of PCSIR Colony and a warehouse in Punjab Housing Society, Sattokatla.... LHC overturns PHA promotions LAHORE, July 16: Taking a strong exception to out-of-turn promotions in the Parks and Horticulture Authority, Lahore High Court judge Justice Hafiz Tariq Naseem on Wednesday directed the Punjab chief secretary to take action against those responsible for illegally promoting officials.... Clerks observe protest day LAHORE, July 16: Clerks across the country observed a ‘protest day’ on Wednesday to express resentment against, what they say, government’s refusal to increase their salary and allowances despite manifold increase in the cost of living.... Mayo doctors to observe strike daily LAHORE, July 16: Mayo Hospital doctors will observe a two-hour strike daily from Thursday (today) to press the provincial government to reinstate their colleagues.... Rain forecast LAHORE, July 16: The Meteorological Department has forecast cloudy weather with thunderstorm and rain in Punjab, the NWFP, Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir for Thursday (today).... Small advertisers face uncertain future LAHORE, July 16: The present system of auctioneering city advertising spots may lead to the demise of smaller advertisers and endanger up to 48,000 jobs, a gathering of 40 advertising groups told the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) on Wednesday....

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