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November 22, 2008 Saturday Ziqa'ad 23, 1429   Pakistan going through a silent revolution: Justice Iftikhar NEW YORK, Nov 21: Deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry said here on Thursday that Pakistan “is going through an evolution as well as silent revolution”.... Qaim briefs Zardari on Sindh situation KARACHI, Nov 21: Sindh ministers, led by Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday about the situation in the province, progress of various development projects and the performance different government departments.... US report places Pakistan among high-risk countries WASHINGTON, Nov 21: A new US government report places Pakistan among pivotal yet problem-beset countries that may become failed states.... Rs21bn whitened in four months ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: The government informed the National Assembly on Friday that Rs21 billion had been whitened through 2,619 declarations under the investment scheme introduced in the 2008-09 budget.... PML-Q CEC meets today ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: The two factions of The Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) would pursue their own agenda when Central Executive Committee (CEC) meets here on Saturday.... Two soldiers injured in attack on convoy MIRAMSHAH, Nov 21: Two soldiers were injured when a vehicle in a convoy was hit by a bomb in North Waziristan on Friday.... Women legislators in NA form caucus ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: A “Women parliamentary caucus” was formed at a meeting chaired by the National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza here on Friday to protect women’s rights and work for their empowerment.... Bhootani praises Iftikhar QUETTA, Nov 21: Balochistan Assembly Speaker Aslam Bhootani congratulated deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary on Friday for getting life membership of the New York City Bar and the Medal of Freedom of the Harvard Law School.... Italy to help Arid varsity to establish institute RAWALPINDI, Nov 21: Italy will provide financial as well as technical support to the University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi for the establishment of an Institute of Agro-Environment to promote research activities related to plant eco-physiology.... Over Rs18m irregularity detected in CGA dept ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: The government has been asked to investigate embezzlement and misappropriation of equipment and funds worth Rs18 million uncovered by auditors in one of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) offices.... Freedom of Information bill to be tabled in parliament soon: Sherry ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman has said ‘Freedom of Information bill’ would shortly be tabled in the parliament after incorporating the views of the provincial governments in it.... Kidnapped boy reunited with family RAWALPINDI, Nov 21: A seven-year-old boy was on Friday reunited with his family unharmed 15 hours after being kidnapped.... SC summons NA official, daughter-in-law: Doctors’ case ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: After submission of a judicial inquiry report on the thrashing of two doctors at the Federal Government Services Hospital, the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar... Two constables booked for robbery RAWALPINDI, Nov 21: Two officials of Rawalpindi police were suspended and booked on robbery charges on Friday, police said.... Body formed to monitor Congo virus ATTOCK, Nov 21: The district administration has set up an eight-member committee to monitor possible outbreak of Congo fever in the district after the death of a suspected patient on November 17.... China Cultural Week opens at NAG ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: China’s ancient culture has always fascinated people around the world with its unique traditions. The people of Islamabad are fortunate as a week long show of the various... Water boiler explodes in SSP operation office RAWALPINDI, Nov 21: A water boiler at the office of senior superintendent of police (SSP) operation exploded on Friday, leaving two men injured, witnesses said.... Turkey gives $1m for quake victims ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: The government of Turkey has donated $1 million for the earthquake-affected people of Balochistan.... Industrial park to be set up in Punjab SHENZEN (China), Nov 21: A modern industrial park equipped with advanced IT facilities and technology will be set up in Punjab in cooperation with China.... Fair returns to wheat farmers pledged ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Friday that wheat farmers should get fair returns as promised by the government.... Abolishing death sentence under consideration: govt ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: The government informed the National Assembly on Friday that it was considering a proposal to abolish death sentence.... Anti-polio campaign from Nov 24 QUETTA, Nov 21: An anti-polio campaign will be launched here on Nov 24 and some 41,8163 children will be administered anti-polio drops.... PM, army chief discuss security situation ISLAMABAD, Nov 21: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at the PM House on Friday.... Fishermen seek rights HYDERABAD, Nov 21: Fishermen, including women, took out a big rally here on Friday to mark World Fishermen Day and demanded of the government to protect their rights that are being denied to them.... Shahnawaz Bhutto remembered LARKANA, Nov 21: The 50th birth anniversary of late Mir Shahnawaz Bhutto was observed here at Al-Murtaza House on Friday.... Bird hunter overcome with remorse THATTA, Nov 21: In a rare development, a hunter of migratory birds has pledged on oath not to hunt birds after he found such a message on a bird he had hunted.... Trade unions reject IRA-2008 HYDERABAD, Nov 21: Trade unions, rejecting the Industrial Relations Act 2008, approved recently by the two houses of parliament, termed it anti-worker black law. They said that some clauses of the... Ad hoc lecturers decry expulsion LARKANA, Nov 21: The ad hoc lecturers took out a rally here on Friday to protest against the Sindh government decision to sack them after paying them three-month salary.... Court stays teachers’ recruitment SUKKUR, Nov 21: The Sindh High Court, Sukkur circuit bench, has stayed recruitment of primary school teachers in district Khairpur till the decision of a petition filed by 175 candidates who... Two killed in village attack MIRPURKHAS, Nov 21: Two men were killed in an armed attack by their rivals in Ghazi Khan Panhwar village near Slaughter House in the jurisdiction of the Satellite Town police here on Thursday night.... ‘Delay in funds release delayed projects’: Officials reject nazim’s claim MULTAN, Nov 21: Officials of various departments of the district government are unanimous that the delay in the release of funds is the real cause of their failure to achieve their respective targets.... Youth’s body arrives two months after death: Complicated Saudi laws GUJRANWALA, Nov 21: The body of a youth who died in Saudi Arabia after falling from a building during work reached his home in Ghakhar Town on Friday, two months after his death because of complicated Saudi laws.... ‘The Lahore Residency’ at Alhamra LAHORE, Nov 21: A single-day exhibition of artworks titled ‘The Lahore Residency’ held at Alhamra Art Centre on Friday.... Anti-polio arrangements KASUR, Nov 21: The district administration has finalised arrangements to launch national campaign to administer anti-polio vaccine drops to children below the age of five years from Nov 24.... Erstwhile FCCI rulers strike again FAISALABAD, Nov 21: The erstwhile ruling alliance won all Corporate Class seats in the annual election of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) on Friday.... Living in fear of eviction FAISALABAD, Nov 21: The dwellers of Awami Colony No 2 are living in a fear of losing their houses as the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) plans to raze it.... Student’s killing: road blocked for three hours OKARA, Nov 21: A large number of students and villagers on Friday blocked the GT Road near Akhtarabad bus stop for about three hours to protest the killing of a student... Children carry the day at Lok Boli Mela FAISALABAD, Nov 21: With colourful presentations of children and scores of entertainment programmes, the five-day Punjab Lok Boli Mela began here on Friday in Jaranwala.... Pension LAHORE, Nov 21: The Labour Party Pakistan will oppose the abolition of pension for the employees of autonomous bodies under the International Monetary Fund conditions for loan.... Economic woes LAHORE, Nov 21: The crisis faced by the economies world over is the result of financial mismanagement resulting from expediency taking precedence over responsibilities, Auditor-General of Pakistan Tanwir Ali Agha said here on Friday.... No further action likely against Sanaullah LAHORE, Nov 21: The PML-N leadership is unlikely to take any action against Punjab law minister Rana Sanaullah Khan though a strong group within the party is lobbying for it while Governor Salman Taseer has also demanded the same.... Ministry, SNGPL urged to reconsider loadshedding LAHORE, Nov 21: The oil, gas and petroleum ministry and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) authorities have been urged to re-consider the proposed loadsheding of gas for industrial consumers as it would have negative effect on production.... PA takes up issue of NA committee on law and order: Police monitoring LAHORE, Nov 21: The Punjab Assembly on Friday adopted an adjournment motion about the constitution of a National Assembly committee which will monitor the Punjab police as well as seek explanation from the department....

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