PPI - Pakistan Press International back issues from August 2006:
LLM exam commences 10th August.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): The Examination Department of Karachi University notified Tuesday for the information of law colleges that annual examination 2006 of Law for LLM final ...
Postponed Paper of LLB part-1 to be held on 6th August.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August, 01 (PPI): The Examination Department of Karachi University notified Tuesday that postponed paper-111 (Constitutional Law-1) of LLB, part-1, Annual Examination will ...
Police submit charge sheet in infant kidnapping for ransom case.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Administrative judge of anti terrorism courts in Karachi Tuesday accepted charge sheet against two men, accused of kidnapping a 10 months old infant for ransom, and sent their case to ATC-I for trial.Khizar Hayat and Mohammad Shahzad are charged with ...
CDGK sub-auction committee formed.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): A five-member Sub Auction Committee of City District Government Karachi (CDGK), headed by District Officer Coordination, has been formed to prepare rules, regulations and guidelines for the auctions of any public property.Committee members included DOs ...
Lyari town unable to pay July salaries due to cut in funds by Sindh govt: Nazim.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Lyari town Nazim Malik Muhammad Fayaz said on Tuesday that the town employees could not be paid salaries for the month of July due to cut in funds by the Sindh government.In a statement the town nazim showed surprise on provincial government's step and said ...
KU administration hushing up another case of sexual harassment of female candidate by invigilator.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Karachi University administration is hushing up a case of sexual harassment of a female candidate appearing in ongoing LL. B exams by an invigilator of KU exams department despite written complaint by the victim and exam center authorities, which occurred on the ...
Dr. Hamida Khuhro reiterates her threat to agitating teachers.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Sindh Education and Literacy Department Dr. Hamida Khuhro Tuesday said details of teachers' leaders activities who were taking law and order into their hands were being collected to take action against them saying parents and citizens were in favour of ban on ...
Five including 3 women acquitted in kidnapping for ransom case.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Administrative judge of anti terrorism courts in Karachi Tuesday acquitted five suspects including three women of kidnapping for ransom charge as no evidence was found against them. Mst. Sher Bano, Mst. Zahida, Mst. Shahida, Shahid and Sadar Ayub are ...
Traffic jams as city roads inundate with sewage water.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Several localities of the city Tuesday submerged in sewage water oozing out from choked gutters and Nullahs causing traffic jams at several main roads and thoroughfares on third straight day after heavy rain lashed the metropolis.Besides power supply, sewerage ...
Policeman remanded in kidnapping and murder case.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Administrative judge of anti terrorism courts in Karachi Tuesday remanded a police sub-inspector to police custody till August 7, 2006 for his alleged involvement in kidnapping and killing case.Ghulam Sarwar, along with other absconding co-accused, is charged ...
Karachi to have more rain, thundershower.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): The Met. Office has forecast cloudy weather with chances of rain and thundershower at a few places in Karachi on Wednesday with temperature ranging between 28-30 degree centigrade. Rain/thundershowers at a number of places in ...
Chairman & CEO PIA Tariq Kirmani sworn in as Chief Scout.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Tariq Kirmani, Chairman & CEO PIA, was sworn in as Chief Scout PIA at investiture ceremony attended by officials of National Headquarters PBSA, Provincial Associations and PIA Management. Mrs. Zubaida Jalal, Federal Minister for Social Welfare, Special ...
PIA schedules, flight diversions some disruption due to inclement weather.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Due inclement weather in the country and in Karachi in last few days, some disruption in PIA schedules and diversions of PIA Flights have taken place.This occurs keeping in mind highest considerations of safety and security of passengers and flights. While ...
Nisar Khuhro condemns Sindh coalition government for tug of war, ignoring destruction due to rains, floods.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly Nisar Khuhro Tuesday said monsoon rains were playing havoc with lives of citizens in rural as well as urban Sindh but coalition partners in provincial government were engaged in tug of war for "more powers and plundering ...
Hesco lineman electrocuted.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Obaro, August 01 (PPI): A youth was electrocuted while performing his official duty here Wednesday.Muhammad Sachal, 22, a Hesco lineman, was fixing ...
Three LJ activists sentenced to death in Imambargah firing case.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Anti terrorism court in Karachi Tuesday handed down death sentence to three activists of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi having found them guilty of killing nine persons at Imambargah in Karachi. Abdul Wahab Afghani, Shahnawaz alias Shani and Mohammad Shaukat ...
FPCCI-Rahmatullah Javed nominated as chairman Pak-Sri Lanka JBC.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): President of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Ch Muhammad Saeed has nominated Rahmatullah Javed on the high profile post of Chairman of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Joint Business Council of FPCCI.In a statement issued here Tuesday, ...
AJK- APC demands re-election in entire AJK.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) All Parties Conference has rejected the AJK election terming it rigged and demanded re-elections on total 21-seats of AJK-Legislative Assembly. Addressing a news conference, President AJK Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) Sardar Ijaz ...
Football: Pak Sporting beat Jinnah by 2-1 in IFA League.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Pak Sporting Football Club beat Jinnah Football Club by 2-1 goals in the B-Division Islamabad Football League Tournament at Pakistan Sport Complex here. In the 3rd minutes of the first half Kamran scored first goal for Pak Sporting. Pak Sporting missed two ...
Football: IFA announces schedule for matches of IFA League.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Islamabad Football Association has announced the schedule for the matches of IFA B-Division Football League-2006. According to Secretary, Islamabad Football Association, Muhammad Zaman, the competition match of the League will be played on the following dates at ...
HEC launches new website with clearer Navigation paths.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) launched a new national higher education portal to provide all users with a user friendly and comprehensive entry point about the complete range of services available through HEC.The launching ceremony took place at the ...
PC rebuts PPP statement on HMC privatization.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): The Privatization Commission (PC) has refuted the statement issued by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regarding privatization of Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC).The spokesperson of PC referring to a statement of spokesperson of PPP, Mr. Farhat ullah Babar ...
UNAIDS launches separate website for Pak.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Initially UNDP hosted a UNAIDS webpage on its website in Pakistan but with the expansion of activities, it was felt necessary to have a separate website for UNAIDS in Pakistan. A statement issued by the UNAIDS, here Tuesday said that the process for ...
Pak-US sign MoUs for economic growth.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): A graceful MoUs signing ceremony was held at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Headquarters, here Tuesday. The Government of Pakistan and the United States signed two agreements today to help Pakistan expand it economy.The first agreement is part of the US ...
PPP files petition with NAB against former Railway Minister.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has filed a petition with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against the former Federal Minister Railways, Lt. General (Retd) Javed Ashraf Qazi, the former Chairman Railways, Lt. General (Retd) Saeeduz Zafar and the former ...
Imam Hussain Council meeting today.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Executive Committee of Markazi Imam Hussain Council (MIHC) will meet today (Wednesday).Pir Mohammad Naqeeb-ul-rehman Sajjada Nashin Eid Gah ...
NPCC allots 100 Mega watt load shedding quota to IESCO.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): National Power Control Center (NPCC) once again has allotted the 100-mega watt load-shedding quota to IESCO in its region. The IESCO in a statement on Tuesday said that the load shedding schedule according to the100 mega watt quota has already been widely ...
Woman scholar for unity among Ummah.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Prominent scholar, Khanum Tayyiba Bukhari Tuesday said that unity of Muslim Ummah is the need of the hour. Speaking as chief guest at the Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS) Conference, she urged on Muslim Ummah to join their hands to tackle ...
PPP slams Military ruler for Karachi Collapse.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Islamabad, August 01 (PPI): Central Information Secretary, Pakistan Peoples Party, Sherry Rehman slammed the Sindh Government for its callous behavior as Karachi collapsed less than 79 millimeters of rain on an average.Twenty-four people including a pregnant woman and several children ...
Shelter home for women at cost of Rs. 10 million.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Sialkot, August 01 (PPI): The government has approved a project of establishing a Shelter Home for women here with total cost of Rs. 10 million. Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Cabinet Division Dr. Ferdous Ashiq Awan disclosed this while, talking to the newsmen, here, Tuesday. ...
Funds Rs. 55m for development projects in district.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Sialkot, August 01 (PPI): The Punjab government has provided special development funds of Rs. 55 million under Tameer-e-Punjab Programme for undertaking different uplift projects in the district. Sialkot District Nazim Muhammad Akmal Cheema disclosed this while, talking to the newsmen, ...
Business-friendly policies attracting foreign investors: Zahid Hamid.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Sialkot, August 01 (PPI): The government has introduced liberal and business friendly policies as a result of which, a large number of the Overseas Pakistanis and foreign investors are taking keen interest in investment in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Investment & Privatization Zahid ...
Contaminated water posing threat to human life.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Sialkot, August 01 (PPI): "Contaminated water heavily loaded with toxic pollutants emitting out of the tanneries set up in the area between Upper Chenab Canal and Marala Ravi Link is infiltrating into the water table and is not only diminishing the fertility of the soil but also posing the ...
District (A. wala): 18th death anniversary of martyrs Bahawalpur on August 17.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Arifwala, August 01 (PPI): The 18th death anniversary of martyrs of Bahawalpur plane crash tragedy would be observed on August 17 (Thursday). Ceremonies would be held in different parts of the country to commemorate the tragic incident which claimed several precious lives. The death ...
Shopkeepers involved in adulteration, profiteering not be spared: Minister.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Hujra Shah Muqeem, August 01 (PPI): The anti-social elements would not be allowed to vend adulterated commodities, which are inimical for health, said provincial minister for housing, Syed Raza Ali Gillani here on Tuesday.He said that ...
Israel pursuing law of jungle under US, UK patronage Nawaz says.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): Former premier and Quaid of his own faction of Pakistan Muslim League Muhammed Nawaz Sharif flaying the naked aggression of Israel against innocent people of Lebanon has said that the Jews were pursuing the law of jungle ie, might is right under the patronage of ...
PTV-PMC final on Wednesday: Bannu Red eliminated 1-2.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): With opportunist front-runner Muhammad Yousuf in stunning touch, Punjab Medical College (PMC) of Faisalabad staged recovery to beat Bannu Red 2-1 and forced their way into final of sixth Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Cup at Faisalabad's Agriculture University ...
Pak entrepreneurs asked to invest in Poland.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): The Ambassador designate to Poland, Ms Seema Elahi Baloch, has said that fresh fruits, vegetables and furniture have a lot of scope in Poland and the Pakistani businessmen could avail the opportunity by establishing links with their Polish counterparts. ...
Rehmatullah's nomination hailed.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): The Lahore Chamber of commerce and Industry (LCCI President Mian Shafqat Ali, Senior Vice President Abdul Basit and Vice President Aftab Ahmad Vohra have congratulated Rahmatullah Javed for his nomination as Chairman FPCCI Pak-Sri Lanka Joint Business Council....
Report soon on treatment of drug addicts.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): Following the Prime Minister's directive regarding rehabilitation of drug addicts, the committee constituted in Punjab, on the pattern of other three provinces, is about to finalize its first report based on the information and data collected through different ...
Permanent stability in gas prices urged.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Faisalabad, August 01 (PPI): Phenomenal increase in gas charges has nullified the relief and support provided to industry and exporters by the Government with the result that exporters continue to face un-mitigating pressure on their manufacturing cost.This was stated by Rana Arif ...
Death condoled.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): Tariq Kirmani, President Pakistan Hockey Federation, Olympian Akhtar ul Islam, Secretary PHF, Sardar Naveed Haider Khan, Director Marketing PHF, Amir Raza Khan, Olympians Akhtar Rasool Chaudhry, Asif Bajwa, ...
WAPDA: River flows, reservoirs level report.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): The position of the river inflows/outflows at Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma along with the reservoirs levels and the barrages today was as under: The inflows and outflows in the Indus at Tarbela and Chashma, river Kabul at Nowshera and Jhelum at Mangla have been ...
Pakistan is ideal for foreign investment: Ajmal Cheema.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): Pakistan has become ideal for foreign investment and renowned multi-national companies have agreed to invest there, said Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment, Muhammad Ajmal Cheema.Talking to the members of media teams of Germany and ...
Pak Deaf Cricket Team on England tour from August 4-24.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team first time in history is touring to England from August 4-24, 2006.For the encouragement of Deaf Cricket Team players of Pakistan, Deaf Cricket Association has ...
Felicitation on regularization of LESCO employees.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Lahore, August 01 (PPI): As a result of the settlement reached between "Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Central Labour Union" CBA and WAPDA Authority and meeting with Muhammad Akram Arain, Chief Executive, LESCO, Lahore Electric Supply Company has brought 440 contract workmen having three ...
Parliamentarians urge provincial autonomy, renaming NWFP.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, August 01 (PPI): Parliamentarians from different political parties on Tuesday urged complete provincial autonomy and demanded of the center not to resist against renaming NWFP after all political parties agreed upon a consensus name for the province. Members of National Assembly, ...
Governor for removing staff shortage in Fata.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, August 01 (PPI): The NWFP Governor Lt. Gen. (r) Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai has reiterated the govt. firm commitment to strengthen and enhance the service delivery system in FATA by providing maximum facilities to the tribesmen.He said new staff in education and health sector ...
CM waves off tax on gur mills, announces 50000 loans for small farmers.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, August 01 (PPI): The NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani announced giving Rs. 50000 loan to small farmers under Chief Minister Agriculture Credit Scheme as a part of MMA's government agriculture policy to boost this sector in the province.Durrani also announced waiving off ...
MMA starts preparation for its mass public rally on August 20.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, August 01 (PPI): Resisting against 'military rule' and failing Musharraf' bid to elect himself for the 2nd term, Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) on Tuesday announced schedule for its mass campaign in Peshawar where a big public rally has been scheduled for August 20.Top ...
CM approves schemes worth 14 billion for quake hit areas.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, August 01 (PPI): THE NWFP Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Sardar Muhammad Idrees has said that the NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has approved number of reconstruction schemes with the tune of Rs. 14 billion for the earthquake-hit areas of Abbottabad ...
District government to organize cultural program on 14 August.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, August 01 (PPI): District Nazim Peshawar Haji Ghulam Ali has urged the Peshawarites to celebrate the forthcoming Independence Day in a befitting manner being a hallmark of the living nations. He said all out arrangements for Independence Day celebrations in District Peshawar ...
Governor for taking strict security measure for protecting public installations.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Peshawar, August 01 (PPI): High level meeting held with the NWFP Governor, Lt. Gen. E Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai in the chair at Governor's House here on Tuesday reviewed the law and order situation in the province as well as FATA.The meeting especially focused upon the prevailing state ...
PTV-PMC final today in 6th PFF Soccer Cup.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Quetta, August 01 (PPI): With opportunist front-runner Muhammad Yousuf in stunning touch, Punjab Medical College (PMC) of Faisalabad staged recovery to beat Bannu Red 2-1 and forced their way into final of sixth Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Cup at Faisalabad's Agriculture University ...
Hand grenades recovered.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Zhob, August 01 (PPI): Law enforcers recovered two hand grenades near bus stand here. According to details, law enforcers recovered two hand grenades from near bus stand.It is apprehended that unknown terrorists left these bombs near the ...
Rocket attack on security forces post in Kahan.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Quetta, August 01 (PPI): Unknown armed men attacked security forces post in Kahan area of District Kohlu. According to reports unknown armed men fired rockets at the check post of Security forces in Kahan. These rockets ...
Governor-Technical manpower.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Quetta, August 01 (PPI): Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmad Ghani has said that measures were underway to overcome shortage of technical manpower in the province and in this connection technical training centers were not being improved but new centers are also being opened. He said this at a ...
Youth drowns in pond in Jamshoro district.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Jamshoro, Sindh, August 01 (PPI): A young man Nazar Muhammad, 22, son of Rahim Barejo, resident of village Ali Murad Barejo, has ...
Human Rights leader receives threats for assisting heirs of Rasool Bux Brohi.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Jamshoro, Sindh, August 01 (PPI): The leader of Human Rights Forum, Juman Otho, who provides legal aid to the heirs of Rasool Bux Brohi, who is alleged to have been murdered in a fake police encounter with Lyari Task Force, has started receiving threats of his life from ...
Rehmatullah Javed nominates as chairman Pak-Sri Lanka Joint Business Council.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, President FPCCI has nominated Rehmatullah Javed as Chairman of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Joint Business Council of FPCCI.Former Secretary General of SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, ...
Chairman KPT blames CDGK for flooding of Clifton underpass, hopes making it functional by Wednesday morning.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPC) Vice Admiral Ahmed Hayat Tuesday blamed City District Government Karachi (CDGK) for flooding of KPT underpass in Clifton, saying due to choking of drainage nullahs in its adjoining roads, rain water entered and accumulated into ...
Ten female swimmers selected for South Asian Games.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): A team of 10 female swimmers has been selected to participate in the swimming events of 10th South Asian Games due to be held from august 19 to 24. The selected swimmers are Kiran Khan and Khadija Khalid of WAPDA, Rubab Raza, Mehrunnisa Khan, Eesha Khan, Sana ...
Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi Elected Unopposed NPP Chairman.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): Veteran politician Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi who was elected unopposed Chairman of National Peoples Party urged the world community for immediate ceasefire to stop massacre of innocent people in Lebanon and Palestine by Israeli military aggression. Speaking after ...
Cricket: McGrath picks Strauss Cook as his Ashes bunnies.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Melbourne, August 01 (PPI): Australian speedster Glenn McGrath has named England's stand-in cricket captain Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook as his likely bunnies for upcoming Ashes series. In last year's Ashes, McGrath's target was England's full-time skipper Michael Vaughan, who has ...
City Nazim divides Karachi in three Emergency Relief & Rescue Centres.
Aug 01, 2006 ... Karachi, August 01 (PPI): City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal Tuesday divided the city in the zones falling in the jurisdiction of three emergency relief centres to expedite the relief operations aimed at facilitating the citizens. The emergency relief centres include Central Fire Brigade, Civic ...