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April 15, 2007 Sunday Rabi-ul-Awwal 26, 1428   Foreign investment to touch $5bn: PM KARACHI, April 14: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the fiscal space created as a result of economic recovery and high growth had enabled the government to allocate more resources for improving living standards of the people.... Five madressah students held for torching video shop ISLAMABAD, April 14: The police on Saturday took into custody five persons including three students of Lal Masjid from a market in Bhara Kahu where a video and CD shop was reportedly set on fire.... No plan to enforce sharia by force: Ghazi ISLAMABAD, April 14: Jamia Hafsa Principal and deputy administrator of the Lal Masjid, Abdul Rasheed Ghazi, has made it clear that the Lal Masjid administration has no plan to enforce shariah by force.... Court summons ex-Nadra chief RAWALPINDI, April 14: An accountability court on Saturday summoned Maj-Gen (retd) Zahid Ahsan, former chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), and four other former officers of the authority... Musharraf invited to Hafsa ISLAMABAD, April 14: Students and teachers of Jamia Hafsa have invited President Pervez Musharraf to the institution in a bid to defuse the confrontation over their anti-vice campaign.... ‘Balochs being encouraged to join army’ KAKUL, April 14: President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said the government was focusing on the development of Balochistan. Talking to students and cadets from Balochistan here after the passing out... HEC hesitant about acting against PU: Plagiarism in academia ISLAMABAD, April 14: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Saturday reiterated that it would punish plagiarist teachers and the university which tolerates them but hesitated to do so in the case of Punjab University (PU).... Benazir condemns ‘assault’ on HR activist ISLAMABAD, April 14: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto has expressed shock over disclosure by a US-Pakistani female human rights activist that she was attacked by security agencies personnel outside the Supreme Court of Pakistan on April 3.... Govt out to foil Taxila meeting: PML-N: Party activists held ISLAMABAD, April 14: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday alleged that the government had arrested a large number of party workers and office-bearers during the last 24 hours to fail the public meeting to be held in Taxila on Sunday.... PIA to launch Quetta-Gwadar flights QUETTA, April 14: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will launch direct flights between Quetta and Gwadar from April 20. An announcement to this effect was made by Balochistan PIA general manager Asghar Mohyuddin Verdag at a press conference here on Saturday.... Jirga demands action against local Taliban LAKKI MARWAT, April 14: Expressing deep concern over the worsening law and order situation in the district and increasing activities of local Taliban, the Marwat Qoumi Jirga (MQJ) called upon the... Acquisition of land to begin next month: Mass Transit plan LAHORE, April 14: The Punjab government will begin acquiring land for building the $2.4 billion first corridor – from Shahdara to Yuhana Abad – of the proposed Lahore Mass Transit System... LHC wants Punjab govt to do more: Enforcement of Police Order LAHORE, April 14: Expressing satisfaction over the progress made with regard to bringing postings and appointments in line with the Police Order 2002, the Lahore High Court has asked the Punjab government to do more in this regard.... Musharraf’s plan to divide Kashmir: Sultan LAHORE, April 14: AJK’s former prime minister Barrister Sultan Mehmood strongly opposed on Saturday the four-point formula given recently by President Pervez Musharraf for resolving the Kashmir dispute, saying it not... Restoration of power supply to KESC suggested LAHORE, April 14: Wapda’s former member (power) and Electric Power Forum president S.T.H.Naqvi says Wapda should immediately restore 250 megawatt supply to Karachi which it has cut recently.... Case against five lawyers TOBA TEK SINGH, April 14: Kamalia police on Saturday registered a case against five lawyers and their nine companions for allegedly torturing some lawyers of their opponent group led by former bar president Siddique Akbar Khatana.... Lawyers observe strike in Chakwal CHAKWAL, April 14: To express solidarity with the ‘non- functional’ Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, lawyers of the district observed an hour-long strike here on Saturday.... Kasuri inquires after Indian FM’s health ISLAMABAD, April 14: Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri on Saturday telephoned Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who had injured himself in a road accident, to inquire after his health.... Court awards death to girl’s killer QUETTA, April 14: The Anti-Terrorism Court, Quetta, on Saturday awarded death sentence on two counts to a convict of kidnapping, raping and killing an eight-year-old girl, Shagufta Paracha.... Extremism a threat to nation, workshop told PESHAWAR, April 14: Extremism is a real threat for Pakistani society and people in general and religious parties in particular must speak out against terrorism and forcefully counter extremist forces.... EPA issues notices to authorities PESHAWAR, April 14: The Environmental Protection Authority of the NWFP Environment Department has issued notices to various authorities asking them to clarify their position with regard to violation of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997, on April 24.... Woman killed over land dispute PESHAWAR, April 14: A woman was killed and seven others were injured during a clash between two rival groups over a land dispute at Osikhel village in the Tehsil Jamrud on Friday.... Progress on vehicle registration reviewed PESHAWAR, April 14: Provincial Minister for Food, Excise and Taxation Fazle Rabbani was briefed on the status of computerisation of the motor vehicle registration system by a German company running and managing the project.... Police to step up anti-crime campaign PESHAWAR, April 14: The police will intensify its anti-crime campaign to purge the city of anti-social elements, according to a senior police official.... Law, order worsening in Nawabshah: Unnar NAWABSHAH, April 14: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said that the provincial government was utilizing budget for the benefit and betterment of public instead of buying places.... Teachers draw salaries from closed schools JACOBABAD, April 14: Sindh chief minister’s monitoring committee on education and works has revealed in its report that around 50 per cent middle and primary schools remain closed in Jacobabad district, while the staff draws their salaries, regularly.... Young man shot dead KHAIRPUR, April 14: Armed men shot dead one Ghulam Nabi Phulpoto 24, near Mohalla Garhi Pul in the jurisdiction of B-Section police station here on Saturday evening.... Bridge at Kotri demanded HYDERABAD, April 14: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has been urged to allocate special funds in the upcoming budget for the construction of a new bridge on the river Indus at Kotri.... Qaim accused of damaging Thatta PPP THATTA, April 14: Dozens of PPP activists affiliated with the pressure group took out a procession in Sujawal on Saturday. They procession was a part of their campaign to dislodge party''s district president and secretary.... 14 injured in accident DADU, April 14: Fourteen passengers were seriously injured when a Larkana-bound passenger coach (GA-5648) turned turtle and fell in a ditch due to reckless driving on Dadu-Larkana road, on Saturday.... MBBS results HYDERABAD, April 14: The Controller of Examinations, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, on Saturday announced the results of first profession MBBS (Part-I) Annual Examinations 2007 of the LUMHS,... Under-trial prisoner dies in jail ward LARKANA, April 14: Gul Baig Jatoi, an under trial prisoner facing murder charges, died of kidney failure in the jail ward of the Chandka Medical College Hospital on Saturday.... Four troupes perform at youth festival LAHORE, April 14: Four troupes and nine bands performed at the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop’s sixth International Youth Performing Arts Festival on Saturday. Lahore College of Arts and Sciences played Parday... Govt accused of impeding PML-N meeting LAHORE, April 14: Punjab PML-N secretary-general Raja Ashfaq Sarwar alleged on Saturday that the Punjab government was creating hurdles to prevent the party from holding a public meeting at the same... Two gangs busted; valuables recovered LAHORE, April 14: The Cantonment investigation police claimed on Saturday to have arrested five members of two gangs along with looted valuables and illegal weapons. The accused, who had shot dead... Sustainability of NGOs stressed LAHORE, April 14: Former federal minister Javed Jabbar has urged the need for ensuring sustainability of a number of NGOs and other social sector organisations operating in Pakistan.... Investigation SPs LAHORE, April 14: Officers of the rank of superintendents have been posted in investigation wing of police department in every district of the Punjab. Punjab IGP Ahmad Nasim told a five-member... Old habits die hard LAHORE, April 14: As many as 15 candidates were caught using unfair means in the general science paper on Saturday at the Kot Lakhpat Central Jail where 306 prisoners were appearing in the matriculation examination.... Man injured in roof collapse LAHORE, April 14: A man was injured when the roof of his house collapsed in the Green Town area on Saturday. Police said Muhammad Ali was repairing the roof of his... Adopt-a-family plan hits snags LAHORE, April 14: The chief minister’s `adopt-a-family’ programme may hit snags as people and organisations seem reluctant to honour commitments they made 16 months ago.... Trains behind schedule LAHORE, April 14: Major trains continued to arrive late at the Lahore railway station on Saturday owing to what the Pakistan Railway officials called ‘adoption of going by the book policy’ by the signals’ staff.... Violence erupts after con man’s arrest GUJRANWALA/SIALKOT, April 14: Violent protests by people, worried over the fate of their deposits, erupted on Saturday in Wazirabad and Sialkot. In Wazirabad, dozens of protesters turned violent and pelted stones on police.... Body to verify claims GUJRANWALA, April 14: City police have constituted a team that would receive claims from Double Shah’s clients, the Gujranwala CPO told a press briefing on Saturday.... University education affordable: Maqbool MULTAN, April 14: Punjab Governor Khalid Maqbool has said the government will keep the cost of higher education within the affordable limits of the common run of the people.... ‘No force to be allowed to use Pakistan soil’ MULTAN, April 14: Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that no one would be allowed to conduct an operation inside Pakistan. He said this while talking to reporters... Highwaymen kill bus guard, rob passengers TOBA TEK SINGH, April 14: Highwaymen killed a bus guard and robbed passengers on Friday night on Khanewal-Pirmahal Road. Passengers told police that when the Multan-bound bus reached near Head Sidhnai,... Five gangs of dacoits busted KASUR, April 14: Kasur police claimed on Saturday arresting 17 criminals of five dacoits’ gangs and recovering cash and valuables besides illegal weapons from their possession.... Faisalabad varsity signs MoU with Aussie varsity FAISALABAD, April 14: The University of Faisalabad has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia for cooperation in the disciplines of electrical engineering and management sciences.... Rs1.5m cash, ornaments, looted SIALKOT, April 14: Two armed dacoits deprived the wife and daughter of a local exporter of ornaments and cash worth Rs1.5 million in Model Town here on Saturday.... Girl killed after gang-rape SHEIKHUPURA, April 14: The six-year-old girl found dead on Friday was gang-raped and strangled, according to a medical report by the District Headquarters Hospital issued late on Saturday....

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