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January 07, 2009 Wednesday Muharram 09, 1430   SC questions govt appeals on Sharifs’ eligibility case ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: In a half-hearted presentation to defend the candidature of Sharif brothers, the federal government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was pursuing its appeals merely because it had been made a party in the high court.... Biden coming on a fact-finding mission WASHINGTON, Jan 6: The incoming Obama administration, which treats South Asia as the most dangerous spot on the globe today, is sending its vice president to the region on a week-long fact-finding trip.... Gilani for fast-track power projects ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has stressed the need for an integrated energy plan to overcome power shortages and called for setting up fast-track power projects.... Monthly revision of petrol price under study ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: The government is considering a proposal to revise prices of petroleum products on monthly basis, instead of the current policy of fortnightly revision.... Israeli atrocities against Palestinians condemned ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: Activists of left wing political parties, student oganisations and civil society activists at a protest demonstration held here on Tuesday condemned Israeli attacks into Gaza that have killed more than 500 Palestinians.... Govt runs short of bureaucrats ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: Shortage of officers against the sanctioned posts has a paralyzing effect on the federal bureaucracy and the government seems in no hurry to fill the gap, Dawn has learnt through reliable sources.... Hunt for pick-up amid fears it may be used for terror raid RAWALPINDI, Jan 6: Law enforcers are hunting for a stolen police pick-up truck amid fears that the vehicle might be rigged with explosives to carry out a bombing in the twin cities as Muharram reaches its climax, officials said on Tuesday.... 6,000 shelters distributed in Balochistan ISLAMABAD Jan 6: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in collaboration with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has completed... Three get life term for drug peddling ATTOCK, Jan 6: The additional district and session judge, Malik Muhammad Rafique, has awarded life imprisonment to three drug traffickers.... Need for skilled human capital stressed ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: Federal Minister for Postal Services Mir Israrullah Zehri here on Tuesday underlined the need for efficient human resources to resolve the problems being faced by people.... Farm sector’s revival govt’s aim: Assef ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: The present government’s policy is to turn around Pakistan from an impoverished to a prosperous nation, said Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Sardar Assef Ahmad Ali in his address... SC annoyed at delay in punishing police official ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed surprise over the involvement of Punjab Chief Minister’s complaint cell in delaying the punishment imposed on a police official by ordering a... Council rejects corruption charges against Murree nazim MURREE, Jan 6: Tehsil Council on Tuesday rejected the irregularities and corruption charges against Murree Tehsil Nazim as unfounded.... Rawalian burn unit to be upgraded to 30-bed centre RAWALPINDI, Jan 6: The Punjab government has agreed to fund upgradation of a burn unit in the Holy Family Hospital (HFH) to a fully-equipped 30-bed burn centre, according to a statement issued here on Tuesday.... Court seeks record in inspector murder case RAWALPINDI, Jan 6: An anti-terrorism court here on Tuesday issued notices to station house officer (SHO) R A Bazaar directing him to produce the record in the police inspector murder case as an accused has moved the court seeking bail.... PM orders release of funds for agriculture ministry ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani directed the ministry of finance on Tuesday to release budgeted funds for the ministry of agriculture for smooth running of its projects.... Working group constituted for wage award implementation ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: A working group was constituted on Tuesday to prepare suggestions for implementation of the 7th Wage Board Award for newspaper employees.... Protest against Israeli attack on Gaza QUETTA, Jan 6: Activists of Jamiat Ahli-Hadith and Jamiat Ahli-Sunnat held demonstrations here on Tuesday in protest against the Israeli attack on Gaza.... DIG’s guard injured in attack QUETTA, Jan 6: A guard of the deputy inspector-general of police (operation) was injured in an attack in Killi Shabo area on Tuesday.... Part of Chicago street named after Benazir WASHINGTON, Jan 6: A portion of the Clark Street in Chicago’s Roger’s Park district has been named as “Benazir Bhutto Way” in recognition of her long struggle and services for promotion of democracy in Pakistan.... IRI honours Sherry ISLAMABAD, Jan 6: The International Republican Institute has awarded the title of ‘Democracy’s Hero’ to Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman for her struggle for the cause of democracy.... Govt asked to declare Dadu calamity-hit DADU, Jan 6: A resolution was passed calling upon the government to announce Dadu taluka as calamity-hit area, waive agricultural taxes and defer loan recovery for at least two years.... Criminal held SHIKARPUR, Jan 6: A wanted car lifter and bandit, Babu Shaikh, was arrested here on Tuesday, police said.... Police on high alert after bombers’ arrival report HYDERABAD, Jan 6: Police were placed on high alert and security at Muharram events was beefed up after an intelligence agency report that one or two potential suicide bombers had entered the city.... Uplift of radio stations vowed MITHI, Jan 6: The federal government is taking measures to improve the performance of radio stations to provide radio listeners with recreation.... Inquiry into tree chopping launched NAWABSHAH, Jan 6: A high-level inquiry has been initiated into the matter of illegal chopping of trees from the vicinity of Nawabshah airport.... 67 doctors receive appointment orders LARKANA, Jan 6: MNA Faryal Talpur distributed appointment orders among 67 doctors at the president’s camp office in Naudero on Tuesday.... Sukkur to get water thru alternative sources SUKKUR, Jan 6: The city taluka administration has made alternative arrangement for uninterrupted supply of drinking water during the annual closure of off-taking canals of Sukkur Barrage beginning Jan 6 to 20.... JUP condemns Israeli raids MIRPURKHAS, Jan 6: Jamiat Ulema-i-Pakistan, Mirpurkhas district chapter has condemned attacks and killing of innocent Palestinians, including women and children by the Israeli forces.... Child burnt to death SUKKUR, Jan 6: A minor girl was burnt to death and six members of her family injured when fire broke out in a house in village Sheroja near Rohri late on Monday night.... No political freedom without free judiciary: Hashmi MUZAFFARGARH; Jan 6: Political freedom cannot be ensured without independence of judiciary, says PML-N Senior Vice-President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi.... Train stop LAHORE, Jan 6: The Khushhal Khan Khattak Express (19-up/20-down) will be stopping at Piaro Goth Station from Wednesday (today).... Faisalabad SP, SHO among eight booked: Raid at MPA’s house SHEIKHUPURA, Jan 6: On the orders of the chief minister, Sangla Hill City police on Tuesday registered a case against Faisalabad SP (investigation), Chak Jhumra SHO and six other policemen on... Body to Reorganise PML-Q in Punjab LAHORE, Jan 6: Punjab PML-Q President Pervaiz Elahi formed a six-member committee on Tuesday to reorganise the party in the province.... Dera council approves CCB funds: Opposition calls move illegal DERA GHAZI KHAN, Jan 6: The district council approved development schemes worth Rs220 million on Tuesday for Citizen Community Boards (CCBs) schemes amid boycott from the opposition.... 11 arrested for urea black-market SIALKOT, Jan 6: Police arrested on Tuesday 11 traders on the charge of creating artificial shortage of fertiliser and selling urea, the most-needed commodity these days, at exorbitant rates.... Transport strike leaves public in the lurch: Excessive challans, fines GUJRANWALA, Jan 6: Commuters faced a hard day out on Tuesday as public transport vehicle owners suspended bus service from Gujranwala to Naushera Virkan, Tetlay, Sheikhupura and Hafizabad to protest against... Wasa to Ensure water availability: Muharram 9 & 10 LAHORE, Jan 6: Arrangements were reviewed to ensure provision of clean drinking water to Lahorites round the clock on the 9th and 10th of Muharram at a meeting of the Water and Sanitation Agency of the Lahore Development Authority on Tuesday.... Saifullah joins PML unification efforts LAHORE, Jan 6: Saleem Saifullah, a senior member of the PML-Q, on Tuesday added his weight to the PML unification efforts when he met Nawaz Sharif with “his own proposals” to get splinter groups together.... PIAF announces protest plan LAHORE, Jan 6: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has decided to launch protests against the shortage of power and gas from Jan 9.... PLGC plunges into probe against dist govts LAHORE, Jan 6: The Punjab Local Government Commission (PLGC) has started inquiry into financial affairs of 18 district governments, sending letters to their nazims to justify alleged irregularities by them or officials under them within a week.... Data Darbar Ghusal today LAHORE, Jan 6: Ghusal ceremony at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh for the annual urs will be held here on Wednesday (today) after Zuhr prayers.... Police kill three ‘gangsters’: Ex-major’s murder mystery LAHORE, Jan 6: Three alleged robbers were killed in an ‘encounter’ with police at a doctor’s residence in EME sector of Defence Housing Authority on Tuesday, witnesses and police said.... Raid at Money changer LAHORE, Jan 6: The Federal Investigation Agency claimed on Tuesday to have raided a money changer in Liberty Market for making illegal transactions....

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