PPI - Pakistan Press International back issues from May 2009:
CITY (Govt urged to enhance laborers wages as per inflation).
May 01, 2009 ... RAWALPINDI, April 30 (PPI): Nazim Pothohar Town, Hamid Nawaz Raja on Thursday urged the government to facilitate the labour community saying that facilitating the labourers is vital for the growth of Pakistans economy and government must increase the wages of labourers as per price-hike ...
(President expresses solidarity with workers on May Day).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): President and Co Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has said that the incumbent government would not abandon the labour, the peasants, the fisher folk and the wage earners in their struggle for emancipation and freeing themselves from ...
SC (CJ lauds pivotal role of staff in judicial working).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI):Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the staff of SC occupied pivotal position in the smooth and successful working of the court. For the efficient discharging of duties to the satisfaction of the Judges, lawyers and litigant public ...
NA (Fehmida stresses legislation to protect rights of labourers).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza has said that any nations economic strength and vigour was determined by the status and standard of living of its labour class in that country and it was essential that rights of labour class were given protection ...
Politics (Sarwar Khan levels serious accusations against Nawaz, Ch Nisar).
May 01, 2009 ... Islamabad April 30 (PPI): Former Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower and Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Ghulam Sawar Khan Thursday strongly criticized PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif for alleged u-turn in his partys policy on the US behest. Addressing a press conference, Ghulam ...
PM- (Operation in Dir, Buner meant to re-establish writ of govt; PM).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The overall law and order situation in the country was reviewed at a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in here Thursday. It also reviewed matters about the early rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Persons. Interior Minister, ...
PM- (PM briefed on Balochistan situation).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI):Federal Minister for Postal Services Mir. Israrullah Zehri along with Vice President, BNP (Awami) Senator Mir Muhammad Ali Rind called on Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here Thursday and briefed him about the situation in Balochistan after the recent ...
PM- (Hamza Shahbaz calls on PM).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): Member National Assembly of the PML-N, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza ...
(CDWP approves 98 uplift projects).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) Thursday approved 98 development projects for various sectors valuing over 146 billion rupees. Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Sardar Assef Ahmad Ali, who chaired the meeting, later told newsmen that major ...
ISPR- Security forces cleared Daggar from militants; DG ISPR.
May 01, 2009 ... RAWALPINDI, April 30 (PPI): The security forces have cleared Dagger, the district headquarters of Buner from the militants and taken control of Mallandri Pass and heights of Ambaila. Briefing newspersons here Thursday, Director General ISPR, Major General Ather Abbas said the operation was ...
(Delegation of PHCBA calls on CJ).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): A delegation of the Peshawar High Court Bar Association headed by its President S.M. Atique Shah and comprising other office bearers met with Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry here on Thursday. The delegation discussed with the Chief Justice, ...
(Office bearers of SCBA meet CJ).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The Cabinet members of Supreme Court Bar Association headed by its President Ali Ahmad Kurd and comprising other office bearers held a meeting with Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Chief Justice of Pakistan here on Thursday. The members discussed with the ...
(PPP committed to cause of labour rights, Khursheed ).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): Federal Minister For Labour Manpower Khursheed Ahmad Shah has said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has always supported the cause of labour rights as the observance of May Day was formally instituted in Pakistan in 1972 soon after the first PPP government came ...
(Sattar condoles death of Col. (Retd.) Habib Khan ).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr. Farooq Sattar has expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Col. (Retd) Habib Khan, the father of Ms. Fauzia Habib , MNA. In a condolence message to Ms. Fouzia Habib, Thursday, the Minister ...
(Sumsam grieved over demise of Islam Malik).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Syed Sumsam Ali Bukhari has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of renowned journalist, Islam Malik who died in Lahore after a prolong illness ....
(OGRA not to reduce petroleum prices ).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The spokesman of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, OGRA has said that OGRA had not given recommendations to reduce the consumer price of petroleum products contradicting to the news of print and electronic media. The spokesman, in a statement here on Thursday, ...
(Rahman calls on PM).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): Federal Minister for Interior, Rahman Malik, Thursday, called on Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Minister House. He apprised the Prime Minister of the situation in Karachi after recent incidents of violence on the steps being taken by the law ...
(Pakistan signs150 MW hydel power project with Korean company).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): A signing ceremony for Patrind Hydro Power IPP project of 150 MW capacity, was held in Seoul on Thursday. Tariq Iqbal Puri, Secretary, Ministry of Investment attended the ceremony where the consortium of K-water, Sambu Construction and Daewoo E&C signed the ...
(Bodies of Pakistani victims of boat tragedy in Malaysia to send back).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The Pakistan High Commission has finalized the arrangements to sent back home the dead bodies of six Pakistanis who lost their lives when their boat capsized near Johor Baru (300 Km from Kuala Lumpur) in the early hours on Tuesday (April 28th ) According to Mr ....
(Hamza calls on PM).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): MNA, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif , Thursday, called on Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the ...
(Consultative meeting for trade policy 2009-12 with all stake holders to be held in May).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The steering committee on Trade Policy has decided that the ministry of Commerce will hold a consultative meeting to formulate Trade Policy 2009-12 with all the stake holders in the 3rd week of May. The committee, constituted by Secretary Commerce, met in the ...
(Zehri calls on PM).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): Federal Minister for Postal Services and President, Baluchistan National Party (BNP-Awami), Mir. Israrullah Zehri along with Vice President, BNP (Awami) Senator Mir Muhammad Ali Rind called on Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Ministers House ...
(Ministers brief PM on various on going development projects).
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): Federal Ministers for Tourism, Ata ur Rahman, Minister for Housing and Works, Rehmatullah Kakar; and Minister for Science and Technology, M. Azam Khan Swati called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Ministers House here on Thursday. Minister ...
21 LESCO employees get pension papers.
May 01, 2009 ... LAHORE, April 30 (PPI): Chief Executive LESCO, Muhammad Akram Arian handed over complete pension papers to 21 LESCO employees and presented souvenirs to those who retired during April, 2009 from service after attaining the superannuation age. Briefly speaking on the 61st farewell ceremony ...
PLB workers rally on World Labour Day today.
May 01, 2009 ... LAHORE, April 30 (PPI): A rally under the aegis of Peoples Labour Bureau (PLB) Punjab would be brought out on the International Labour Day-1st May (today) from the Railway Station Lahore to Lahore Press Club-Shimla Hill at 9.00am to lodge solidarity with the workers and labourers all over ...
Special counters for issuance of CNICS to intending pilgrims.
May 01, 2009 ... Lahore, April 30 (PPI): Coordinator Hajj Training Sayed Farough Aftab Zaidi has informed that NADRA and Directorate General of Immigration & Passports will establish special counters at designated branches of their offices for facilitating issuance of Computerized National Identity Cards ...
SECP condoles death of journalist Azhar Mehmood Butt.
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has condoled the death of senior journalist Azhar Mehmood Butt who passed away late Sunday night. Mr. Imran Ghaznavi, the Head of the Internal & External Communications, SECP, said in a press ...
SEC disclaims responsibility of any private publication or statement by any of its employee.
May 01, 2009 ... ISLAMABAD, April 30 (PPI): The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as a matter of policy, disclaims responsibility for any private publication or statement by any of its employees. The views expressed herein are those of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ...
POL: Foreign hand involved in Karachi riots: Qaiser Mehmood.
May 01, 2009 ... LAHORE, April 30 (PPI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (Overseas)s central secretary general Shiekh Qaiser Mehmood has said that anti state elements are involved in incidents of violence in Karachi, which deserve no concession. In a statement here Thursday he said that loss of precious lives ...
PG: FD to be purged of corrupt officers : next year wheat procurement be made crystal clear: CM.
May 01, 2009 ... LAHORE, April 30 (PPI): Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting on Thursday, which reviewed various matters including wheat procurement and supply of gunny bags to the farmers. A number of important decisions were also taken on this occasion. The ...
COM: ICI Paints announces over Rs. 2m CSR initiatives.
May 01, 2009 ... Lahore, April 30 (PPI): ICI Pakistans Paints Business has announced the launch of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which will donate over Rs 2 million in medical equipment and facilities. Beneficiaries of this CSR initiative include the Ittefaq Hospital Lahore, Childrens ...
Sport: PFF Women Wing get might with affiliation of 15 more clubs: Robina Irfan.
May 01, 2009 ... LAHORE, April 30 (PPI): The women football is progressing as the time goes on and the extended strength of clubs pushed us in position to organize First National Women Club Championship last year and the second edition will be played in July 2009. Pakistan Football Federations Women Wing, ...
Distt (Sialkot): CE TDAP to visit SCCI on May 04.
May 01, 2009 ... SIALKOT, April 30 (PPI): Syed Mohib Ullah Shah, Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Karachi will visit Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) on May 04 (Monday). Member SCCI Executive Committee Muhammad Younas Sapal told the newsmen that ...
Distt (Sialkot): UNICEF-CSDO to make joint efforts to protect children from hazardous occupations.
May 01, 2009 ... SIALKOT, April 30 (PPI): The UNICEF and CSDO Sialkot have joined their hands and announced to make all out sincere joint efforts to protect the children from hazardous occupations in Sialkot and neighbouring districts including Narowal and Gujranwala. Acting President CSDO Mir Farooq Meyer ...
Edu: New education policy to put disastrous effects on Islamic, Pakistani culture: IJT.
May 01, 2009 ... LAHORE, April 30 (PPI): New education policy made by the government of Pakistan would left negative impact in future on society in the shape of down fall of moral values and decrease in literacy rate due to high fees, said Nazim Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) Punjab University Qaisar Sharif ....
Director Food directs district food controllers to submit report about stock position of gunny bags.
May 01, 2009 ... LAHORE, April 30 (PPI): Director Food Muhammad Sheheryar Sultan has directed district food controllers to submit him a report regarding stock position of gunny bags after personally visiting their respective areas so that additional gunny bags could be sent in those areas where there is a ...
Establishment of Darul Qaza within two day if Sufi not contacted, NWFP government.
May 01, 2009 ... Peshawar, April 30 (PPI): NWFP government has announced to establish Dar-ul-Qaza in Malakand division without consulting Sufi Mohammad, chief of the banned Tanzeem-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi if Sufi Mohammad could not be contacted within next two days. Situation in Malakand division is ...
PFUJ express complete soldiery with workers.
May 01, 2009 ... Peshawar, April 30 (PPI): The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has expressed complete solidarity with the workers of the entire globe and emphasized the need to speed up efforts for the welfare of working classes in all societies irrespective of any discrimination and prejudice. There ...
Dead body found in a water canal.
May 01, 2009 ... Peshawar, April 30 (PPI): TARBELA: Ghazi Barotha employee found dead after disappearance of 16 days, dead body found in a water canal packed in gunny bag. Details says that Admn Assistant of Ghazi Barotha Hydro Power Project , Wapda, Muhammad Farooq had proceeded to his native town Essa ...
Health Department appoints 13 doctors as District Specialists Medicine.
May 01, 2009 ... Peshawar, April 30 (PPI): The competent authority of NWFP Health Department on the recommendations of NWFP Public Service Commission has ordered the appointments of 13 doctors as District Specialists Medicine (BS-18) on regular basis with immediate effect. While the orders of their posting ...
Selfless services of the masses has always the top priority of the PPP, Zahir.
May 01, 2009 ... Peshawar, April 30 (PPI) Selfless services of the masses has always been remained the top priority of the PPP and it will not be retreated from its mission despite so many hurdles. These views were expressed by the wife of Provincial Health Minister Syed Zahir Ali Shah at a free medical ...
Role of labours in economic industrial development is day light clear, CM.
May 01, 2009 ... Peshawar, April 30 (PPI) NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has said that the role of labours in economic industrial development of any country is day light clear. It is the duty of the government and industrialists to leave no stone unturned for the welfare of labours and security ...
Two abducted with tractor.
May 01, 2009 ... DERA MURAD JAMALI, April 30 (PPI): A group of armed men kidnapped two persons along with their tractor near Uch Power Plant. According to details, armed men abducted thresher driver Bashir Ahmad and his cleaner Mithu from near Uch Power Plant. An exchange of fire took place between ...
UoB 9th Convocation held.
May 01, 2009 ... QUETTA , April 30 (PPI): Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi has called upon the students to reserve their energies and time for acquiring knowledge and work hard for seeking education to shoulder future responsibilities. He was addressing 9th Convocation of University of ...
Ombudsman takes oath.
May 01, 2009 ... QUETTA , April 30 (PPI): Akbar Ali Baloch Advocate took oath as Provincial Ombudsman (Mohtasib) at a simple ceremony held at Governor House here Thursday. Balochistan ...
Serious tension develops along Pak-Afghan border.
May 01, 2009 ... NOSHKI , April 30 (PPI): A serious tension exists along Pak-Afghan border adjacent to Noshki second day Thursday. According to details, Afghan government was facing serious danger of intrusion of Taliban from Pakistan while Pakistan feels danger of militants from Afghanistan. For this ...
SBP conversion rates.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): The State Bank of Pakistan Thursday announced the rates applicable for conversion into rupee of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar Bonds and profits ...
Sports: Boxing: Local boxers to be highly prepared for International Tourney here in August.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) President Doda Khan Bhutto believes that local boxers will be highly prepared to feature strongly in International Boxing Tournament here in Karachi in the month of August. They (boxers) have a hectic schedule in front of them ...
No respite in VAW in Sindh, 110 women murdered in first quarter of 2009: Aurat Foundation].
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): Expressing grave concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in the country, specially Sindh province, the Aurat Foundation provincial coordinators Hina Tabassum and Lala Hassan, said there was no respite in violence against women (VAW) in the Sindh, as ...
Barrack demolished in Lines Area].
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): City District Government Karachi evacuated Barrack No-28 situated in Lines Area Sector 1 after successful dialogue with residents and demolished it. The barrack was evacuated after successful dialogues with the residents amicably, on the directives of City Nazim ...
Sports: Cricket: Adnan ton in vain as N.K Rangers win.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): Adnan Brohi knocked a brilliant and explosive ton but his efforts went in vain as his side Delhi City Gymkhana conceded a five-wicket defeat from N.K Rangers who qualified for the last-eight of Nawab Hussain Memorial Cricket Tournament 2009 here Thursday at Pak ...
Pakistans total liquid foreign exchange reserves.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): Pakistans total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $11,150.2 million on April 25, 2009, State Bank of Pakistan said Thursday. According ...
SHC notices IG Police, CCPO on Inspectors petition.
May 01, 2009 ... KARACHI, April 30 (PPI): Sindh High Court Thursday issued notice to Sindh Police chief, CCPO Karachi, Advocate General Sindh & others for May 05, 2009 on petition of 28 Sindh Police Inspectors challenging performa promotion of 13 SIs. Mukhtar Ahmed along with 27 other Inspectors posted in ...
ADJ acquits Al-Zulfiqar activist in sedition case.
May 01, 2009 ... KARACHI, April 30 (PPI): Additional District & Sessions Judge, South, Karachi Hafeeza Usman Thursday acquitted activist of Al-Zulfiqar Organisation after 16 years due to lack of evidence. Court was hearing acquittal plea filed by accused Altaf Hussain Malbari filed US 249-A CrPC pending ...
Four more causalities reported: Karachi in grip of fear, markets closed, sporadic incidents of aerial firing, arson continue.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): Incidents of violence continued unabated in Karachi on the second consecutive day on Thursday and all major markets and bazaars remained closed and public traffic largely off road. At least 36 people were killed and 50 other injured in violent riots, firing, and ...
Take health services where they are needed.(Conference notes)
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): Healthcare professionals should take health services to communities when and where they are needed the most, said Dr Sadiqua N. Jaffrey, Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ziauddin University, at a conference highlighting the serious need for implementation of ...
Nasreen condemns Karachi killings, calls for peace.
May 01, 2009 ... KARACHI, April 30 (PPI): City Naib Nazim Karachi Nasreen Jalil has strongly condemned killings of innocent citizens in Karachi and termed it an act of barbarism and terrorism. In a statement on Thursday, she said this act is an open terrorism, as the terrorists wanted to fulfill their ...
Com: NIT unit prices.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): The National Investment Trust Limited (NIT) announced its unit prices applicable for Thursday, ...
ICI Paints launch over Rs 2 million CSR initiatives.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): ICI Pakistans Paints Business will launch Corporate Social Responsibility CSR initiatives and donated over Rs 2 million in medical equipment and facilities. Beneficiaries include Ittefaq Hospital Lahore, Childrens Hospital Lahore & SOS Villages. CSR donations were ...
PIA emergency response centre activated.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): PIA emergency resource centre has activated its call centre phones 021 99242332 & 99242352 from 9.am to 5.pm for ...
Mirza seeks reports on Karachi riots.
May 01, 2009 ... Karachi, April 30 (PPI): Sindh Home Minister Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Mirza on Thursday expressed deep concern over the killing of innocent people and damage to public property in Karachi, and sought case to case reports from concerned agencies. He asked the police to take notice of the violence ...
Pakistan Steel products prices will be linked with international market.
May 01, 2009 ... Lahore, April 30 (PPI): Federal Industries & Production Minister Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo says Pakistan Steel Mills products prices will be linked with international markets. PSM will seek permission from Industries & Production Ministry of any change in its products rate, he said at Iron & ...
Judges appointment is illegal without consensus among consultees: Sindh Govt counsel.
May 01, 2009 ... KARACHI, April 30 (PPI): The appointment of superior courts judges is illegal, if there is no consensus between consultees, Amicus Curiae argued before a full bench of Sindh High Court on Thursday. A full bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Mushir Alam and comprising Justice Khilji Arif ...
Ex-Federal minister will not be arrested: SHC told.
May 01, 2009 ... KARACHI, April 30 (PPI): Sindh High Court was Thursday assured that Ex-Federal Minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi, his brother ex-senator Sadaqat Ali Jatoi will not be arrested, booked in criminal case without prior permission of court. Assistant Advocate General Sindh Adnan Karim Memon gave ...
Minister condemns Karachi killings.
May 01, 2009 ... KARACHI, April 30 (PPI): Provincial Minister for Katchi Abadi and Spatial Development Engineer Muhammad Rafique Advocate condemning the violence in Karachi has expressed n deep sorrow and grief over the killing of innocent people. The Minister termed the incidents as a conspiracy for ...