PPI - Pakistan Press International back issues from October 2004:
District. (Hyd.): 50 Sick Industrial Units at SITE Hyderabad, 44 plots lying unutilized.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Hyderabad, Sindh, Oct.01 (PPI): Sindh Industrial & Trading Estate, Hyderabad, established in 1950 over an area of 1264 acres, has as many as 50 sick industrial units and 44 plots lying unutilized. The industries in this estate were established on 936 acres, while 125 acres were under roads ...
District.(N`shah): Open sale of fire works despite ban.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Nawabshah, Oct.01 (PPI): Despite the ban imposed by the government on the preparation, sale and use of fire works of any type keeping in view its harmful consequences, there is open sale and use of it in the town. On the eve of Shab-e-Barat the youths have taken an opportunity to explode ...
District.(Thatta)5-day free eye camp starts in Thatta.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Thatta, Sindh, Oct 01(PPI): District Nazim Thatta Syed Shufqat Hussain Shah has said that District Government was struggling to provide health facilities to the masses. He stated this while inaugurating a five-day free eye camp at ...
District. MAHMOOD AHMED ELECTED PRESIDENT OF HCCI.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Hyderabad, Oct 01 PPI: Mahmood Ahmed and Mohammed Akram Ansari were elected president and senior vice president respectively of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry unopposed by managing committee of HCCI in its meeting held at chamber hall on Thursday. All 24 members of managing ...
District.(Thatta): Bangladesh High Commissioner visits historical places.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Thatta, Sindh, Oct 01 (PPI): Bangladesh High Commissioner for Pakistan Muhammad Abdul-ul-Hannan visited picnic/historical points of Thatta on Thursday. He went to Keenjhar Lake and historical places of Makli graveyard. His ...
District: Nazim criticized by MNA.
Oct 01, 2004 ... AhmedpurEast, Oct 01 PPI: Federal Parliamentary Secretary Makhdoom Syed Ali Hassan Gillani MNA has said that he would raise question in NA Session against District Government Bahawalpur for neglecting Subdivision AhmedpurEast in development projects. Talking to newsmen here Thursday he ...
District: Man deprived of motorcycle.
Oct 01, 2004 ... AhmedpurEast, Oct 01 PPI: Unknown thief trespassed in the house of commission agent of grain market Rana Abdul Lateef and decamped with his ...
Advisor condoles death of Syed Imdad Muhammad Shah and Jam Ameer.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, Oct.01 (PPI): Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh, Mushtaque Ahmed Rahu expressed extreme sorrow over the sad domise of Syed Imdad Muhammad Shah, the younger son of Sain G.M. Syed and Jam Ameer Ali, a prominent politician. He acknowledged the role of late Syed Imdad Muhammad Shah ...
Senior citizens march for special package.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 (PPI): More than 50 senior citizens of Edhi Home Sohrab Goth Karachi including disabled Friday marched on foot in front of Karachi Press Club urging government to announce special package for them. Under the banner of Geriatric Care Foundation (GCF) Karachi, senior ...
PAMH press conference today.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 (PPI): Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH) is holding a press conference on Saturday, Oct 02, 2004 at 4.30 ...
Seminar on Mental Health at KU.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 (PPI): Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi is holding a seminar on "Mental Health" on Saturday, Oct 02, 2004 at 9.30 am at its premises ...
Commissioner SESSI urges officials to work with dedication.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, Oct.01 (PPI): Commissioner Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI) Muhammad Asif Margoob Siddiqui urged the officials of the institution to work with full devotion, dedication and honesty. Presiding over a meeting of the Directors of SESSI here Friday, he underlined ...
District.(Sukkur): District Public Safety Commission decides to take suo moto action against police on press reports.
Oct 01, 2004 ... SUKKUR, Sindh, Oct.01 (PPI): District Public Safety Commission, Sukkur has decided to take suo moto action on press reports regarding public complaints against police for negligence in duty, abuse of power and corruption etc. The DPSC in its meeting on Friday, presided over by Syed Shafqat ...
Whereabouts of late MPA's sons could not be traced out, SHC told.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: Federal and provincial law officers Friday told Sindh High Court that whereabouts of two sons of ex-MPA, missing since Aug 13, could not be traced out yet. SHC's division bench comprising Chief Justice Saiyed Saeed Ashhad and Justice Zawar Hussain Jaffery was hearing ...
HEC TO STRENGTHEN DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AT LCWU LAHORE.
Oct 01, 2004 ... ISLAMABAD, October 01 (PPI): Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to strengthen and upgrade the Department of Electronics at Lahore College for Women University Lahore. In this regard a scheme submitted by the University has been approved by the Departmental Development Working ...
Hearing of Ahmed Omer Shiekh's appeal adjourned.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: A division bench of Sindh High Court comprising Justice Wahid Bux Brohi and Justice Rehmat Hussain Jaffery Friday adjourned hearing of appeal by Ahmed Omar Sheikh, Syed Salman Saqib, Sheikh Muhammad Adil and Fahad Naseem challenging their conviction by Anti Terrorism ...
SHC dismisses bail plea in fraud case.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: A division bench of Sindh High Court comprising Justice Wahid Bux Brohi and Justice Rehmat Hussain Jaffery Friday dismissed bail application of Syed Noman Hasan, arrested in fraud case. The applicant, among others, is charged with collecting amount Rs.21,54,000 from ...
City Government yet to approve Bachat Bazaars Policy.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Sep.01 (PPI): The draft of Bachat Bazaar Policy aimed at centralising and streamlining administrative control and to make these bazaar more cost effective is lying pending with high authorities of City District Government Karachi for the last one year for approval. The policy ...
Pak Army Contingent leaves for Sierra Leone.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, October 01 (PPI): Another contingent of Pakistan Army troops left here Friday to participate in the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. The departing troops, around 250, will sublime the already stationed troops ...
SHC direct CDGK to take action for closure of unauthorized "bachat bazar".
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: A division bench of Sindh High Court comprising Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali and Justice Maqbool Baqar directed City District Government Karachi to take action for closure of unauthorized bachat bazar, holding at play ground in Sindhi Muslim Housing Society SMHS ...
Over 15 feared dead, dozens injured in bomb blast at a mosque.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Sialkot, Oct.01 (PPI): At least 15 people are feared dead as a powerful explosion took place in a mosque in Sialkot city during Friday prayers. Dozens of other worshipers were injured in explosion that occurred during sermon at Zainabia mosque located at Maharaja road in the jurisdiction ...
SHC issues notice to State on appeal against conviction.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: A division bench of Sindh High Court comprising Justice Wahid Bux Brohi and Justice Rehmat Hussain Jaffery Friday admitted appeal for hearing filed by Syed Nayer Raza Zaidi against conviction in kidnapping for ransom case and issued notice to state. He was sentenced ...
CDGK to launch sanitation campaign from Oct.05, decides to award Towns, UCs on best performance.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, October 01The City District Governmenecided to give awards to the administrations of union councils and towns on best performance during sanitation campaign being launched from October 05 in Karachi. The decision was taken in a meeting convened here Friday to review the ...
SHC adjourns hearing of appeal against conviction in Saleem Qadri murder case.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: A division bench of Sindh High Court comprising Justice Wahid Bux Brohi and Justice Rehmat Hussain Jaffery Friday adjourned hearing of appeal filed by Muhammad Faisal, activist of banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), against his conviction in Maulana Saleem Qadri ...
Sports: Boxing: Ali, Shahid win bronze medals in China Mobile International Tournament.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 PPI: Pakistan's junior pugilists Shahid Khan and Ali Mohammed won bronze medals in Mobile International Boxing Tournaments at Urmchi, China. Both the boxers participated for the first time in the tournament. 18-years- old Shahid Khan got gold medal in the recently held ...
ATC record additional evidences of convict.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: An Anti Terrorism Court in Karachi recorded on oath statement of Mohammad Ashraf, activist of banned Khudamul Islam, who was convicted in donation case. The statement was recorded on direction of division bench of Sindh High Court, which during hearing of his appeal ...
S.M Law college graduates clinch top three positions in LLB Final exams.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 (PPI): The Examinations Department, University of Karachi Friday announced the result of LLB Final ear Annual Examinations 2004. According to result, Mahreen d/o of Ibrahim 28038 of S.M Govt. Law College Karachi clinched top position by securing 1213 marks, Muhammad Omar ...
Sports: Cricket: Asian Women's Cricket Council launched.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 PPI: Asian Women's Cricket Council (AWCC) was launched on September 29, 2004 by the full members of International Women's Cricket Council (IWCC) in Asia. President and Executive Director of PWCCA returned from Colombo, Sri Lanka on Friday after launching AWCC and revealed ...
District. (Moro): Four killed, three injured in road mishap.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Moro, Oct 01 PPI: Four persons were killed and three others injured seriously when a trailer no. E-8933, fell on them after it turned turtle at Jamali Petrol Pump near Moro Bypass here on Friday. Imran Lound, 15, Asif, 15, Nazir Lound, 26 and Imran Umrani, 18, who died under the trailer, ...
Sports: Football: Bilji Sports, Hyderi Baloch win in 2nd KASB Premier League.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 PPI: Bilji Sports and Hyderi Baloch registered convincing victories over their respective rivals in 2nd KASB Premier League Football Tournament on Friday at KMC Football Stadium. Three goals from striker Zahid, two goals from Hasan and one goal from Imran led Bilji Sports ...
Witness identifies accused in kidnapping and killing case.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi headed by Judge Arshad Noor Khan Friday recorded statements of two prosecution witnesses in trial against two accused, who are facing charges of kidnapping and killing a boy. Athar Mehmood and Khurrum Mushtaq are charged with ...
District. (Sukkur): Consul General of Russian Federation visits Sukur.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Sukkur, Oct. 01 PPI: Consul General of Russian Federation Viladi Mir Meekhalouf Friday said there were lots of opportunities to enhance trade and industrial activities between Pakistan and Russia. He stated this while talking to a delegation of businessmen which called on him here at ...
DNA report confirms Constable Akbar Niazi was perpetuator of Haidri mosque suicide attack: police.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 (PPI): DNA test confirmed that Constable Akbar Niazi of Karachi city police was the suicide bomber, who blew himself up on Friday, May 07, 2004 in Haidri mosque located inside Sindh Madressatul Islam campus Karachi during Jumma prayers, killing over 20 worshipers. An ...
Proposal under consideration to raise new 'Port Security Force': Vice Admiral Farooq Rashid.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, Oct.01 (PPI): Chief of Staff, Pakistan Navy, Vice Admiral Farooq Rashid said on Friday that at present our naval ships and aircraft are patrolling round the clock to counter the terrorist threat at high seas. "Navies worldwide provide security and frequently interact with merchant ...
Com: PRGMEA to launch camping to extend GSP for 2005.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01(PPI): Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufactures and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has decided to launch a diplomatic campaign to persuade the European Union (EU) member states to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 2005. It was announced on Friday at the ...
Com: SBP Conversion Rates.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 (PPI): The State Bank of Pakistan Friday announced the rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar Bonds and profits thereon by all ...
Government having talks with political parties, tribal elders to resolve Wana issue amicably.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Islamabad, Oct 01 PPI: Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that government is holding talks with political parties and tribal elders to resolve Wana issue in South Waziristan tribal agency "amicably." Talking to newsmen Friday in Islamabad, he said dialogue process is ...
CPSP Medical Library offers free availability of consultation to general public.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct.01 (PPI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the library of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi, considered as one of the biggest medical libraries in Pakistan, as a National Depository Library for Pakistan for the World Health Organization's ...
Govt: Oversee Committee reviews KBCA progress.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Local Bodies and Special Development Waseem Akhtar Friday chaired a meeting of Oversee Committee of Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) on Friday at his office. The Advisor, who is also chairman of the committee underlined ...
Sports: Cricket: City School, DAD College, St Patrick's win in DAD tourney.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 PPI: The City School PAF Chapter defeated Foundation Public School by 7 runs after a tough encounter in DAD College School and Collegiate Cricket Tournament at DHA Ground on Friday. Batting first City School PAF scored 143 for 5. Murtaza Abbas 38 and Asim Abassi 34 played ...
District.(Multan): HEC Committee to select new VC for Bahauddin Zakariya University: Governor Punjab.
Oct 01, 2004 ... MULTAN, October 01 (PPI): Governor Punjab, Khalid Maqbool said here Friday that a Committee of Higher Education Commission would select a suitable candidate for the Vice Chancellorship of Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, however performance of acting Vice Chancellor Dr.Karamat Ali is ...
District.(Ahmedpur East): Proclaimed Offender killed in encounter.
Oct 01, 2004 ... AhmedpurEast,October 01 (PPI): A proclaimed offender Ashfaq Charrar was killed and his accomplice Allah Wasaya alias Wasi Bagla Baloch received bullet injuries in an an encounter with Circle Police AhmedpurEast which lasted for two hours in nearby Basti Tahirwali of Mauza Bahawalpur ...
Sports: Cricket: Two matches decided in KCCA B Division League.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 PPI: Two more matches were decided in KCCA B Division League on Friday at different grounds of the city. In the first match of the day Raja Sports defeated Pak Veterans by 9 wickets. Pak Student batting first scored 127 for 10. Shabbir Ahmed 38 and Wahid Ali 24 runs. In ...
District. (R.Y. Khan): Man shot dead in court premises.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Rahim Yar Khan, Oct 01 PPI: A man was gunned down over land enmity by five armed men when he was sitting in a bench in court premises here on Friday. Muhammad Yaqub, who migrated to ...
Com: ABDUL HASEEB KHAN ELECTED KATI CHAIRMAN.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, Oct.01 (PPI): Abdul Haseeb Khan has been elected unopposed as Chairman of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry, Karachi, for the year 2004-05. The other office bearers and members of managing committee were also elected unopposed. Haseeb Khan is the Chief Executive of Brookes ...
Sports: City School announces their Marathon teams for Salwan Games.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi Oct 01, PPI: The City School announced on Friday their Marathon teams for Salwan Games Delhi to be held next month in New Delhi. Following are the teams: Under-14: Tariq Ahmed Bhatti, Muhammad Fawwad Siddiqui, Ammad Baig, Muhammad Abdul Ahad, Rida Shaikh, Yumna Irshad, Hajra Khan, ...
Central Board Of Revenue Achieves Revenue Target.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Islamabad, Oct 01 PPI: Central Board of Revenue has achieved the revenue target set for first quarter of fiscal year 2004-05. A press release issued by CBR Friday in Islamabad said the provisional collection of Rs 111.5 billion is over 18 percent higher ...
National: Soomro condoles death of Syed Imdad Hussain Shah.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Islamabad, Oct 01, PPI: Chairman Senate Mohammedmian Soomro has expressed his deep sense of grief over the sad demise of a veteran nationalist leader and a former member of the Sindh Assembly Syed Imdad Hussain Shah. In his condolence message, the Chairman Senate recounted services ...
Sports: Tennis: Kirati, Harika reach final of boy's singles event in ITF Junior Champ.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, Oct 01 PPI: First seeded Kirati Sri Butwon from Thailand proved his seeding by reaching the final beating his strong opponent easily in Karachi Club, Kapadia Trade ITF Junior Tennis Championship on Friday at Karachi Club. Kirati completely control his Indian rival Kinshuk Sharma ...
Revolutionary steps needed to reform education in Sindh: Dr. Hameeda Khoro.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 (PPI): Sindh Education and Literacy Minister Dr. Hameeda Khoro Friday said revolutionary steps were required to reform system of education in Sindh and announced that provincial educational structure would be completely transformed to meet requirements of present era ....
Govt. Sindh Minister reviews development on KMTP.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi Oct 01, PPI: Sindh Minister Planning and Development Syed Shoaib Ahmed Bukhari, Friday chaired a meeting in his chamber regarding implementation of Karachi Mass Transit Project (KMTP) with the Committee constituted by Federal Government on recommendation of Government of Sindh, to ...
Hearing of Justice Nizam Ahmed murder case adjourned.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: District & Session Judge Karachi Central Syed Pir Ali Shah Friday adjourned hearing of trial against Asif Ali Zardari, husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, and others in Justice Nizam Ahmed murder case. "The case could not be proceeded today as reference ...
Installation of surveillance cameras at National Stadium for Pak-Sri Lanka Cricket Match.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, Oct.01 (PPI): The installation of most modern surveillance cameras at the internal and external parts of national stadium Karachi would be completed by October 06 where Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams are scheduled to play the match on that day. The manager of national ...
Sports Hockey Pakistan India fourth test in draw.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Lahore, Oct 01 PPI: India missed out on a great chance to square the series as they squandered a two-goal advantage to be held 4-4 by Pakistan in a thrilling encounter Friday in the fourth hockey Test at Lahore. India, who were leading 4-2 with just 13 minutes to go for the match, paid the ...
Sports Hockey Pakistan India fourth test in draw.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Lahore, Oct 01 PPI: India missed out on a great chance to square the series as they squandered a two-goal advantage to be held 4-4 by Pakistan in a thrilling encounter Friday in the fourth hockey Test at Lahore. Pakistan now lead 2-1 in the four Test home series, after winning matches at ...
District.(Larkana): Country needs more dams: Liaquat Jatoi.
Oct 01, 2004 ... LARKANA, Oct.01 (PPI): Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Khan Jatoi said that dams, big or small, would be constructed in the country including Sindh where ever they were needed and feasibility was there. However, this would be done after much consideration and with ...
Sports: Shooting: Army remains on top in National Games Shooting events.
Oct 01, 2004 ... KARACHI, Oct 01 PPI: Army kept their dominance in National Games shooting events when they grabbed three more gold medals in the two events held on the third day on Friday at Naval Shooting Range, Karsaz. Sports Pistol Women's individual and Rifle Prone Men's team and individual events ...
Federal minister visits modern agriculture farms.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct. 01 PPI: Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Live Stock Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan Friday visited different modern agriculture forms including Danish, Amin, Shahi, Chib and Chako, functioning under Micro Irrigation System of Engro Asahi Limited in Gadap Town, Karachi ....
SPORTS: CRICKET: Pak Gym wins in 7th Nehal Siddiqui tourney.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, OCT 01(PPI): Pak Gymkhana defeated Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Cricket team Karachi easily by 111 runs in the Color Kit Final of 7th Nehal Siddiqui Cricket tournament played here at Pak Star Ground Malir on Thursday. Batting first, Pak Gymkhana made 199 for 6. Afsar Nawaz hit ...
District. (Hyd): Sindh Chief Minister speaks.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Hyderabad, October 01 PPI: Sindh Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said his government will not allow opposition to create law and order situation in the province over issue of uniform as it was the issue between them and federal government so such they should decide it within ...
MMA leader criticizes US on President's uniform issue.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 PPI: Deputy Parliamentary Leader in National Assembly of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has criticized statement of US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage regarding uniform of General Pervez Musharraf. Addressing a conference on role of religious ...
Karachi's image improving by holding of exhibitions, says Governor Sindh.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct.01 (PPI): Governor Sindh Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khan Friday said that despite several odds, image of Karachi has been continuously improving and holding of exhibitions in city is a clear proof to this fact. Governor Sindh was speaking at inaugural ceremony of "Financial Ideas ...
Over 500 students studying in China, says Chinese Consul General.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 (PPI): Consul General of Peoples Republic of China in Karachi Sun Chun Ye Friday praising Pakistani citizens and their skills said more than 500 students were studying different subjects in China. Speaking at closing ceremony of Final Inter-School China Quiz Competition ...
President, Prime Minister condemn dastardly terrorism act in Sialkot.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Islamabad, Oct 01 PPI: President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Azoz have strongly condemned dastardly act of terrorism in Sialkot, in which more than 22 people were killed and over 36 injured, some of them seriously in a powerful bomb explosion at a mosque during Friday ...
Sports: Sailing: Navy dominates in first two races in National Games sailing events.
Oct 01, 2004 ... Karachi, Oct 01 PPI: As expected, Pakistan Navy sailors were leading on the first day of National Games Sailing events after two races in all the events held on Friday at DA Marina Club. In all 11 races will be held in all classes in the championship. In modest winds in Enterprise Class ...