PPI - Pakistan Press International back issues from February 2006:
NWFP assembly passes Societies Registration Bill to register madaris.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): NWFP government after rejecting the bill in its initial introduction, succeeded to pass The Societies Registration (North-West Frontier Province) (Amendment) Bill, 2006 and The North-West Frontier Province Local Government (Second Amendment) bill, 2006 from ...
Government to remove police checkpoints of the roads.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): Government will abolish all police checkpoints in the province to facilitate the people that were facing embarrassment due to police checking at various point of the province. Malik Zafar Azam, minister for law and parliamentary affairs responding to a call ...
Government not to allow propagation against each other in Bara.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): A high level meeting was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, NWFP to review the law and order situation of Khyber Agency in the backdrop of the ongoing dispute between Mufti Munir Shakir and Pir Saif ur Rehman of Bara. Inspector General of ...
Leprosy patients to be provided all facilities.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar January 31, 2006 (PPI) Provincial Secretary for Health Abdus Samad Khan while appreciating the performance of the Provincial Leprosy Control Programme in achieving its target has assured taking of all necessary steps to facilitate leprosy patients.He was addressing at a ...
Ministers facilitate new president of KhUJ.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): The NWFP Senior Minister Siraj ul Haq has congratulated the newly elected cabinet of Khyber Union of Journalists (KhUJ) and expressed the confidence that the new leadership besides continuing efforts for welfare of Journalists community would also play due role ...
Government to make food quality control authorities.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): The NWFP Minister for Science & Technology Hussain Ahmad Kanju has stressed the need for improving the quality of products and up gradating the technology to enhance our exports and compete the developed countries in the WTO regime. He also stressed for special ...
Minister assures to solve the problems of Chitral.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): The NWFP Minister for Local Government and rural Development Sardar Muhammad Idrees has said that government was keen to resolve the people problems at tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) level so as basic amenities of life could be provided at their doorstep ...
Section 144 imposed to prohibit display of arms.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): HAJI Ghulam Ali, District Nazim, City District Government Peshawar has under section 144 CrPC prohibited the display of arms either licensed or otherwise except duty officials i.e. Police, Frontier Corps, Frontier Constabulary and armed forces, objectionable ...
Committee formed to finalize programs for celebration Pak-China relations.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): In order to consider and approve various programs and events regarding celebration of 55th Anniversary of Pakistan and China diplomatic relations in 2006, the Provincial Government of NWFP has constituted a committee.Sardar Muhammad Idrees, Minister Local ...
Doctor removed from services.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): The NWFP Secretary Health has under NWFP Govt: Servants Removal from service (special powers) Ordinance 2000 imposed major penalty of "Removal from service" on Dr. Asma Mumtaz, Gynaecologist (BS-18) THQH Tangi Charsadda with immediate effect. It is ...
Disiltation campaigning official launched in the city.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): The Provincial Minister for Irrigation and Power Hafiz Akhtar Ali Khan today formally inaugurated the desiltation campaign 2006 of the canals at Shami Road Peshawar Cantt. Besides others present on the occasion were Additional Secretary Irrigation, Riaz Khan ...
US secretary of state for BIN disuses poppy cultivation in NWFP with governor.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): The US Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Ms. Anne Patterson, who is currently on a state visit to Pakistan Tuesday called on the NWFP Governor Mr. Khalil-ur-Rehman here at the Governor's House. Other members ...
PPP leader calls on governor.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): Former Provincial Minister Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti called on the NWFP Governor Mr. Khalil-ur-Rehman here on Tuesday ...
Oil Tankers warn for countrywide strike against terrorist actions.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): All Pakistan Oil Tanker Owners Association warned for countrywide strike and closer of Pak- Afghan high way if the culprits of oil tanker explosions were not arrested within 15 days as well as protection was not provided against such terrorist activities. ...
1 FC Jawan killed in mine blast.
Feb 01, 2006 ... QUETTA Jan 31 (PPI): One FC Jawan was killed and four others were seriously wounded when a land mine blasted near Pir Koh Tuesday. According to reports, FC Jawans were repairing pumping station of Pir ...
DCO Dera Bugti speaks.
Feb 01, 2006 ... QUETTA Jan 31 (PPI): Complete peace prevailed in Sui area where thousands of Kalpar Bugtis have returned to their homes and hearths after a decade. DCO Dera Bugti Abdul Samad Lasi stated this while talking to PPI from Sui Tuesday. He said Kalpar were returning in thousands and thousands ....
Shahid Bugti contradicts govt claims.
Feb 01, 2006 ... QUETTA Jan 31 (PPI): Central Secretary General Jamhoori Watan party Agha Shahid Hassan Bugti while contradicting government claims about return of Bundlani clan of Kalpar and Jaffrani clan of Masooris to their respective areas said that they have as usual distorted facts. He ...
PFF announces technical officials for National U14 Festival of Football.
Feb 01, 2006 ... QUETTA Jan 31 (PPI): Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced officials for Second National Under-14 Festival of Football which will explode into action February 1 at Punjab Stadium, Ferozpur Road, Lahore. PFF sources Tuesday said the teams who have showed their ...
CEC announces Senate Poll schedule.
Feb 01, 2006 ... QUETTA Jan 31 (PPI): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar has announced scheduled for polls for 11 Senate seats from Balochistan. Polling would be held on March 6, 2006 for 7 general seats, 2-reserved seat for women and 2 seats of Technocrats and Ulema. ...
Elder brother of MNA Maulana Hyderi passes away.
Feb 01, 2006 ... QUETTA Jan 31 (PPI): Maulana Hakeem Abdul Majeed elder brother of MNA Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi Central Secretary General JUI-F died Tuesday morning. He was laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Qallat. Meanwhile Opposition leader in National Assembly Maulana Fazlur ...
Man convicted for killing policeman.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Karachi, Jan 31 PPI: Anti Terrorism Court in Karachi Tuesday convicted a man having found guilty of killing policeman and injuring other and sentenced him to aggregate 47 years in prison.Ghulam Qadir Patni was prosecuted for killing police constable Mohammad Jehangir Minhas and ...
Parliamentarians call for in-house debate, raising public awareness on HIV.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Karachi, Jan 31 (PPI): Parliamentarians in wrap-up session of Parliamentary Seminar on HIV & Aids Policy Tuesday pledged to promote open discussions on HIV related issues in policy making and public circles to avert looming HIV threat.All four provincial assemblies here at two-day ...
Ibad orders early initiation of work on water reservoir for North Karachi, Surjani Town.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Karachi, Jan 31 (PPI): Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat ul Ibad Tuesday directed authority concerned to forthwith start work on construction of water reservoir with storage capacity of 0.2 million gallons water to cater needs of Surjani Town and North Karachi areas. He also stressed the need for ...
Energy. UAE minister to visit Islamabad on Feb 15.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, Jan 31 (PPI): A high level delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led by Mr. Mohammed Bin Dhaen Al- Hamili Minister of Energy is arriving here on February 15.UAE Ambassador Ali Mohammad Al- Shamsi said in a statement on Tuesday that the delegation, which comprises of ...
ERRA. $ 100m rehabilitation, reconstruction project in quake-hit areas launched.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, Jan 31 (PPI): Chairman Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA) Lt. Gen. Muhammad Zubair Tuesday launched $ 100 million rehabilitation and reconstruction project for the earthquake affectees. He was chief guest at the launching ceremony of the ...
Mild earthquake jolts Mansehra.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Mansehra, Jan 31 (PPI): A mild earthquake jolted Mansehra district and other parts of Hazara Tuesday.Met office said, the earthquake was of 4.0 ...
Shujat, Pervez meet PM.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, Jan 31 (PPI): President and parliamentary leader of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Ch. Shujaat Hussain, Chief Minister Punjab Ch. Pervez Elahi who is also provincial President of the PML Punjab Tuesday met Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at PM House here.They ...
Munda Dam's feasibility by May.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, Jan 31 (PPI): Federal Minister for Water and Power, Mr. Liaquat Ali Jatoi, has directed all concerned quarters to expedite progress on Munda Dam Project. He asked the Sponsors to complete feasibility study for the project by May 2006 so that the project could be implemented at ...
Justice (Retd) Khalil ur Rehman pays farewell call on President.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Rawalpindi, Jan 31 (PPI): The outgoing rector of International Islamic University, Justice (r)Khalil-ur-Rehman, paid a farewell call on President General Pervez Musharraf here Tuesday.During the meeting, ...
Musharraf. Russian delegation members meet Musharraf.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Rawalpindi, Jan 31 (PPI): A seven-member Russian delegation comprising of representatives from Russian academia and the media called on President General Pervez Musharraf here Tuesday. President Musharraf welcomed the delegation to Pakistan. He stressed on the need of greater interaction ...
Kashmir author calls on Musharraf.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Rawalpindi, Jan 31 (PPI): An eminent historian and author of several books on Kashmir Prof. Alistair Lamb also called on the President General Pervez Musharraf here Tuesday.President briefed him on his bold and well-considered proposals of demilitarisation ...
PM terms justice, education, health as top priorities.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, Jan 31 (PPI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz says the provision of justice, education and health facilities to the people is the top priority of the government.He was talking to PML President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi who called on ...
EC announces Senate election schedule.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, Jan 31 (PPI) The Election Commission has announced the election schedule for fifty Senate seats here Tuesday. According to the schedule, the nomination papers can be filed from Feb 11 to Feb 13. Scrutiny of the nomination papers would be held on the Feb 14. Appeals/objections ...
Elections on vacated union councils' seats on March 6.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, Jan 31 (PPI): The Election Commission of Pakistan Tuesday issued schedule of the elections on vacated seats of the Nazims and Naib Nazims of the Union Councils across the country.EC said polling on the vacant seats of union councils' nazims and naib ...
PFF League Cup: First Semi-final today.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LAHORE Jan 31-(PPI): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) forced their way into semi-finals Tuesday to join Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), Sindh Government Press (SGP) and Pakistan Railways in the Second PFF Football League Cup.The late rally of PAF provided them two precious goals in ...
PML will achieve thumping victory in next general elections: CM.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LAHORE, Jan 31-(PPI): Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has said that Pakistan Muslim League achieved a thumping victory in the local bodies elections in Rawalpindi due to unity in its ranks and the area will again prove to be a bastion of PML in the next general elections on the ...
Punjab Govt pursuing Public- Private Partnership in Education Sector: Sadia.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LAHORE, Jan 31-(PPI): The Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab, Ms. Sadia Shehzad Chaudhry has said that the Punjab Government has been pursuing the policy of Public- Private Partnership in the Education Sector robustly and also encouraging NGOs for promoting and revamping this vital area ....
1st Moharram observed with solemnity.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LAHORE Jan 31-(PPI): The holy month of Moharram has commenced, being the first of Moharram, with due religious solemnity.The Ashura, 10th of Moharram, will fall on Thursday February 9. Majalis-e-Aza to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his companions at Karbala started at ...
Pillion riding banned.
Feb 01, 2006 ... FAISALABAD Jan 31-(PPI): In order to maintain peace and avoid any untoward incident, city district government has banned pillion riding in the Faisalabad ...
Workshop on up gradation of Para Medical Curricula held.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LAHORE Jan 31-(PPI): Punjab Health Minister, Dr. Tahir Ali Javed has said that in order to meet the requirements of the modern age, the curricula of Para medical staff in the province is being upgraded and service structure of the Para medics would also b e reorganized with the attractive ...
Govt urged to raise support price of sugarcane, potato.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LAHORE Jan 31-(PPI): The Provincial Price Assessment Committee on Agriculture has recommended to the Federal Government to enhance the support price of sugarcane and potato from Rs. 63.09 to Rs. 73.50 and Rs.244.61 to Rs. 278 per 40kg respectively.The Provincial Minister for ...
Selection board meeting Wednesday.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LAHORE Jan 31-(PPI): Meeting of the Provincial Selection Board (I) will held on Wednesday (Today), with Chief Secretary Punjab, Salman Siddique in the chair.The Selection Board will discuss ...
Oil Tankers warn for countrywide strike against terrorist actions.
Feb 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): All Pakistan Oil Tanker Owners Association warned for countrywide strike and closer of Pak- Afghan high way if the culprits of oil tanker explosions were not arrested within 15 days as well as protection was not provided against such terrorist activities. ...
Balochistan Govt, UNICEF sign Work Plan for 2006.
Feb 01, 2006 ... QUETTA Jan 31 (PPI): Government of Balochistan and UNICEF signed Annual Work plan for 2006 here Tuesday. Additional Chief Secretary Development Qayyum Nazar Changezi in which Secretaries of Health, Education, Public Health Engineering Social Welfare Departments signed their respective ...
Russian academia, media delegation calls on President.
Feb 01, 2006 ... RAWALPINDI, January 31 (PPI): A seven-member Russian delegation comprising representatives from Russian academia and the media called on President General Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday.The President exchanged views with the delegates on wide ranging topics, including excellent investment ...
Rector IIS pays farewell call on President.
Feb 01, 2006 ... RAWALPINDI, January 31 (PPI): The outgoing Rector of International Islamic University, Justice (r) Khalil-ur-Rehman, paid a farewell call on President General Pervez Musharraf here Tuesday.During the meeting, ...
Eminent historian Alistair Lamb calls on President.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Eminent historian, Professor Alastair Lamb called on President General Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday and lauded his initiatives to resolve the Kashmir dispute. Mr. Lamb is the author of several books on the Kashmir dispute including "Kashmir: A Disputed Legacy". ...
PM directs Statistics Division to facilitate sound decision-making.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday directed the Statistics Division to ensure production of timely and accurate statistics to facilitate sound decision-making. The Prime Minister was chairing a meeting to review the goals and targets of Statistics Division ....
PM directs CDA to issue guidelines for construction of houses.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to issue guidelines for the construction of houses and prepare separate building codes for the construction of public buildings and high rise buildings in Islamabad. He was ...
PM discusses restructuring of PML.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Restructuring of Pakistan Muslim League (PML), the overall political situation in the country, the upcoming Senate elections and the legislative agenda of the National Assembly came under discussion at a meeting at the PM House when PML President, Chaudhry ...
Formalities to start construction of Bhasha Dam being completed: PM.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Tuesday that government is in the process of completing all formalities to start construction of Bhasha Diamer Dam and it will ensure completion of the project by 2016 as decided by the Cabinet.The Prime Minister was ...
PM appreciates contribution of overseas Pakistanis.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Tuesday appreciated the role of overseas Pakistanis for their useful contribution to the growth of Pakistan's economy. He was talking to Sir Anwar Pervez of the Best Way Cement, UK, who called on him at PM House, says a press ...
Pakistan supports Afghanistan Compact, pledges additional $50 million: Kasuri.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LONDON Jan 31 Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri Tuesday pledged support to "The Afghanistan Compact" outlining development goals over next five years and announced an additional $50 million for the reconstruction of Afghanistan.He was speaking at the 2-day international ...
Warm and enthusiastic welcome awaits King Abdullah.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): The federal capital has been tastefully decorated to accord warm and enthusiastic welcome to Khadim Al-Harmain Al-Sharifain King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz who will arrive here on Wednesday on a two-day state visit to Pakistan. The entire capital and particularly ...
King Abdullah enjoys respectable status among Muslims, world community: Envoy.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Pakistan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aziz Mirza has said that King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz enjoy respectable status among the Muslim countries and his statesmanship is also acknowledged at the international level. Speaking in a PTV ...
Visit of King Abdullah to further promote existing cordial relations: CG of Saudi Arabia.
Feb 01, 2006 ... KARACHI, January 31 (PPI): The state visit of Khadim Al Harmain Al Sharifain King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz will further promote and strengthen the existing cordial relations between the two brotherly countries. This was stated by the Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Karachi, Dr. Hassan A ....
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to sign five agreements: Asseri.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would sign five agreements during visit of Khadim ul Harmain Sharifain King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, to further strengthen already existing fraternal and brotherly relations between the two countries, said Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, ...
FM leaves for Pakistan after attending Afghan conference.
Feb 01, 2006 ... LONDON, January 31 (PPI): Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri left here late Tuesday for Pakistan after representing Pakistan at the inaugural session of the 2-day international conference where the international community reiterated its commitment to ...
Govt. to import 50,000 tons sugar to facilitate consumers: Bosan.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): The government is keeping eye on the prices of consumer items and importing 50,000 tons of sugar to facilitate the consumers, said Minister for Food and Agriculture Sikandar Hayat Bosan.In a statement here Tuesday, he said the government has decided to ...
Nawaz Sharif allowed visiting London on humanitarian grounds: Sheikh Rasheed.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Nawaz Sharif was allowed to visit London on humanitarian grounds, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said. Talking to BBC he said, President Musharraf has given him permission on humanitarian grounds. He has kept aside agreement and ...
Sherpao urges nation to ensure religious harmony during Moharram.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has called upon the nation to ensure brotherhood and religious harmony during the holy month of Moharram following the true spirit and sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (A. S) at Karbala.In a message, ...
Pakistan-India agree to establish second rail link.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Pakistan and India on Tuesday agreed to establish a second rail link providing quicker access to people living in the southern regions of the two countries, beginning from Feb 18. The Agreement, inked after two days of extensive talks, took into ...
Mushahid sees political will for OIC restructuring.
Feb 01, 2006 ... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League, Mushahid Hussain Syed has said that there exists a political will for the restructuring of Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) and the process has already been initiated.Speaking in a PTV programme he said the ...
Governor stresses for promotion of quality education.
Feb 01, 2006 ... PESHAWAR, January 31 (PPI): Governor NWFP, Khalil-ur-Rehman Tuesday stressed the need for making constant efforts to promote quality education in accordance with the present day needs to produce useful graduates for the country. The Government is spending enormous amount on the development ...
Arbab lauds services of Pakistan Navy.
Feb 01, 2006 ... KARACHI, January 31 (PPI): Sindh Chief Minister Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim hosted a lunch in the honour of Commander Naval, Karachi, Vice Admiral, Sikandar Waqar Naqvi, who called on him at CM House here on Tuesday. According to an official statement, during the meeting, they ...