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December 14, 2008 Sunday Zilhaj 15, 1429   Jubilee Park: a posh locality’s eyesore ISLAMABAD, Dec 13: It seems the government is meting out the same treatment to the decisions of the deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan as to his person in failing to redevelop... Mercury dips further in Baltistan after snowfall SKARDU, Dec 13: After winter’s first snowfall, severity in the weather has intensified, and the entire region of Baltistan is gripped in cold weather.... Senators allowed to keep privileges after retirement ISLAMABAD, Dec 13: The government has agreed to the demands of retiring senators whereby they would be allowed to keep some of their ex-officio privileges.... Pakistan always complied with UN decisions: AJK president MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 13: Azad Kashmir (AJK) President Raja Zulqarnain Khan on Saturday drew international attention towards the difference between the response of Pakistan and other nations to the UN decisions and resolutions.... Fake housing schemes infesting Potohar Town RAWALPINDI, Dec 13: Over two dozen housing societies are operating unlawfully in Potohar Town, sources told Dawn on Saturday.... Protest against assault on AJK leader MUZAFFARABAD, Dec 13: Hundreds of people staged a demonstration in the hometown of AJK Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan on Saturday to protest against the assault on an ‘outspoken’ leader of the area for his criticism of government''s alleged corruption.... Wah Cantt to have trauma centre TAXILA, Dec 13: The Punjab government would establish a trauma centre on G.T. Road near Wah Cantonment.... Dawa offices sealed in N.As GILGIT, Dec 13: The local administration has sealed four offices of the Jamaatud Dawa in Gilgit-Baltistan region on the directives from Islamabad following a ban on the organisation by the UN Security Council.... Dogar’s daughter defends herself in marks row ISLAMABAD, Dec 13: Farah Hameed Dogar, the daughter of Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar, on Saturday came out in defence of herself in the controversy regarding grant of additional marks in... Eight killed in Bajaur KHAR, Dec 13: Eight people, including a Taliban commander, were killed and several others wounded in Bajaur as security forces pounded militants’ position.... Dawa workers stopped from working in quake-hit areas QUETTA, Dec 13: Balochistan’s Inspector General of Police Asif Nawaz Warraich has said the relief operation of the Jamaatud Dawa has been stopped in the earthquake-hit areas of Ziarat.... Offices of three organisations sealed LAHORE, Dec 13: Police on Saturday sealed four offices of Al-Rasheed Trust, Al-Ameen Trust and Al-Khair Trust and seized their literature during raids in the provincial capital.... Explosion mystifies villagers BADIN, Dec 13: Fear and confusion gripped villagers in coastal areas of Badin district on Saturday when a deafening explosion shook the region along the Arabian Sea.... 200 posts of law officers to be filled soon LARKANA, Dec 13: Sindh Law Minister Ayaz Soomro has urged law officers to effectively plead government’s cases for the evacuation of vast areas of forest, irrigation and revenue lands allegedly encroached upon by private parties in the province.... Four killed in separate incidents SUKKUR, Dec 13: The ongoing rivalry between the Sundrani and Teghani communities claimed another life in the katcha area in the jurisdiction of Keti police station near Ghouspur on Saturday.... Police frees women, children after 17-day confinement HYDERABAD, Dec 13: The eight women and four children who were picked up by police on Nov 24 and finally released on Dec 11 have demanded that the authorities direct police... Paramedics protest LARKANA, Dec 13: The Paramedical Staff Association of Chandka Medical College, Larkana held a demonstration at the main gate of the college on Saturday against the Principal Prof Surgeon Sikandar Shaikh.... Survival of Sindh is at stake, says JSQM THATTA, Dec 13: People of Sindh should strive for the survival of the province which stands at the crossroads of destruction, said General Secretary Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz, Dr Safdar Sarki.... Three buried alive LARKANA, Dec 13: Three of a family were buried alive under the debris when a roof of their house collapsed in Sadullah Chandii village in the limits of Miorkhan police station on late Saturday night.... Man kills wife on suspicion SHIKARPUR, Dec 13: A man took the life of his wife on the allegation of karo-kari in Garhi Yasin taluka on Saturday.... 10 houses gutted SANGHAR, Dec 13: Ten katcha houses were reduced to ashes as a fire broke out in Chamero village near Sanghar on Saturday.... Teachers, students protest against taluka officials NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Dec 13: The teachers and students of the Government Girls’ High School Moro held a rally and a sit-in outside the school’s gate on Saturday in protest against taluka... Meetings held in memory of Bewas KHAIRPUR, Dec 13: The Sindhi Adabi Sangat and civil society members held condolence meetings in different parts of the province on Saturday to express grief over the death of renowned poet, Tajal Bewas.... Flood victims hit by respiratory infection: WASA chief suspended HYDERABAD, Dec 13: Around 600 villagers including women and children have contracted upper respiratory tract infection after their villages were hit by water of a lagoon that had developed a breach... 20 held over clash in T.M.Khan TANDO MOHAMMAD KHAN, Dec 13: Following an armed clash between the Sirhandi and the Noonari communities on Friday, the situation took a serious turn on Saturday when the police raided the Noonari house and arrested around 20 persons.... Strike against trader’s killing JACOBABAD, Dec 13: A shutter-down strike was observed here on Saturday on a call given by Hindu Panchayat and small trade union in protest against killing by robbers of a trader Sandeep Kumar at his shop near Tower police picket.... Rs73.4m gas line inaugurated HYDERABAD, Dec 13: Sindh Minister for Provincial Coordination Makhdoom Jamiluzzaman inaugurated a gas line project costing Rs73.4 million, which would supply gas to 16 villages of UC Bhanote, Hala.... Badin Bar elects office-bearers BADIN, Dec 13: Annual elections of the District Bar Association, Badin, were held here on Saturday evening. The elections were conducted by Riaz Mustafa and member Sindh Bar Council, Mohammad Akil.... Axed to death UMERKOT, Dec 13: A man was axed to death by his cousin in the jurisdiction of Kunri police station here on Saturday.... DBA candidate angry with PPP KHAIRPUR, Dec 13: A presidential candidate for Khairpur District Bar Association, Abdul Qayoom Shaikh, said that the Pakistan People’s Party’s leadership committed injustice by not nominating him for the post of president.... Radio Bhitshah goes on air BHITSHAH (Matiari), Dec 13: Radio Bhitshah FM channel, which will broadcast information on and poetry of great Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai went on air on Saturday at a simple ceremony.... Bridegroom, 19 others hurt in accident GUJRANWALA, Dec 13: As many as 20 passengers, including a bridegroom, were injured when the bus they were travelling in collided with a truck on Alipur Road on Saturday.... Rs15 million jewellery stolen BAHAWALNAGAR, Dec 13: Thieves took away jewellery worth Rs15 million from a jeweller’s shop on Baldia Road.... Traders protest Fesco men’s ‘inaction’ FAISALABAD, Dec 13: Traders staged a protest rally against the Faisalabad Electricity Supply Company (Fesco) on Saturday alleging that company employees did not respond to an emergency quickly when a cloth... Minister pledges water plants FAISALABAD, Dec 13: Senior Minister Raja Riaz Ahmad has said the provincial government will install water purification plants at all union councils of PP-65 and Rs713 million have been allocated for new sewerage lines for the locality.... One killed as rivals clash GUJRANWALA, Dec 13: A young was killed and four others injured in a clash between two rival groups in Lohianwala village on Saturday.... Parliament to decide Iftikhar’s case: AG MULTAN, Dec 13: Attorney General of Pakistan Sardar Latif Khan Khosa said on Saturday that Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) considered the Nov-3 act of previous regime as unconstitutional.... Workers’ welfare a priority: minister LAHORE, Dec 13: Senior Minister Raja Riaz Ahmad has said the Punjab government is spending Rs100 million on projects for workers’ welfare and elimination of child labour.... Robbers prove themselves ‘street smart’ LAHORE, Dec 13: Robbers looted Rs50,000 in cash and six cell phones from four people in street crime incidents at Karim Park of Shafeeqabad on Saturday.... Rail traffic restored LAHORE, Dec 13: Rail traffic between Shorkot Cantonment and Sheikhupura junctions has been restored and all trains are operating on the route according to their schedule.... Over 125 illegal structures razed LAHORE, Dec 13: A workshop and a service station were among the more than 125 illegal structures demolished on Saturday by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) along Maulana Shaukat Ali Road in Johar Town and in Gulberg’s Main Market vicinity.... Lahore Transport Company set up: To work as regulatory body LAHORE, Dec 13: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday gave a formal approval to set up the ‘Lahore Transport Company’ for solving transport problems being faced by citizens.... Sanitation plan for big cities discussed LAHORE, Dec 13: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said negotiations are in progress with various local and foreign companies to take up sanitation drive in big cities... C&W secretary alleges ‘corrupt’ staging protest LAHORE, Dec 13: Stating that the protests in his department were being staged by a few vested interests fearing action against their corruption, Communication and Works Secretary Fawad Hasan Fawad said... Mayo surgical tower project delay irks CS LAHORE, Dec 13: Punjab Chief Secretary Javed Mahmood on Saturday decided to proceed against those responsible for delay in completion of seven-storey surgical tower in Mayo Hospital.... LHC judges LAHORE, Dec 13: Six additional judges of the Lahore High Court were sworn in as permanent judges at a simple ceremony held at the LHC on Saturday.... Govt isolating armed forces, says Qazi LAHORE, Dec 13: Jamaat-i-Islami amir Qazi Husain Ahmad has accused the government of isolating the armed forces by its policies.... Environment DOs to be supervised by EPD LAHORE, Dec 13: In an effort to curb corruption and inefficiency, all district officers (DOs) of environment are to be brought under the supervision of provincial environment protection department (EPD) after taking them from the control of respective district governments.... Disaster management plan reviewed LAHORE, Dec 13: A meeting of district emergency officers was held at the Punjab Emergency Services (PES) Academy on Saturday to review the disaster management plan for all major cities of the province....

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