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KARACHI - Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah urged the provincial Health Department on Friday to expedite the remaining work on completing the ongoing schemes and improving the conditions at health centres working in rural areas.
Shah was presiding over a meeting at the Chief Minister's House.
Shah stressed upon the Health Department officials to pay full attention towards early completion of important ongoing schemes, aimed at providing health facilities to the poor
Shah was presiding over a meeting at the Chief Minister's House.
Shah stressed upon the Health Department officials to pay full attention towards early completion of important ongoing schemes, aimed at providing health facilities to the poor
UN rights chief urges probe of deaths at Iraqi camp
UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. human rights chief called on Friday for an independent investigation into the deaths of 34 people at an Iranian dissident camp in Iraq after Iraqi security forces moved against it last week.
"It now seems certain that at least 34 people were killed in Camp Ashraf, including seven or more women," U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay said. "Most were shot, and some appear to have been crushed to death, presumably by vehicles."
A U.N. spokesman said
"It now seems certain that at least 34 people were killed in Camp Ashraf, including seven or more women," U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay said. "Most were shot, and some appear to have been crushed to death, presumably by vehicles."
A U.N. spokesman said
Seniors not abandoned, says WI cricket chief
ST JOHN'S - Chief executive of the West Indies Cricket Board Ernest Hilaire has tried to allay fears that senior members of the West Indies team have been sidelined permanently. The comments from Hilaire come following selections of squads for the Twenty20 and first two One-day Internationals against Pakistan later this month in his homeland of St Lucia.
Experienced batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan as well as left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn have been excluded
Experienced batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan as well as left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn have been excluded
Suicide bomber kills Kandahar police chief
KANDAHAR - A suicide bomber killed on Friday the police chief of Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, a stronghold of the Taliban-led insurgency, after penetrating tight defences at the police headquarters, government and security officials said.
Khan Mohammad Mujahid, one of the most prominent government targets in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous provinces, had survived two previous attacks, one on his home and one on his motorcade as it travelled through the city.
Khan Mohammad Mujahid, one of the most prominent government targets in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous provinces, had survived two previous attacks, one on his home and one on his motorcade as it travelled through the city.
Afghan suicide bomber kills Kandahar police chief
KANDAHAR - A suicide bomber killed the police chief of Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province on Friday after penetrating tight defences at the police headquarters, a spokesman for the provincial governor said.
"Initial information shows that the police chief and two other policemen were killed inside his office," said spokesman Zalmay Ayoubi.
Southern Kandahar province is the birthplace of the Taliban and their spiritual heartland, and has seen heavy fighting over the
"Initial information shows that the police chief and two other policemen were killed inside his office," said spokesman Zalmay Ayoubi.
Southern Kandahar province is the birthplace of the Taliban and their spiritual heartland, and has seen heavy fighting over the
Russia’s nuclear chief says Japan exaggerating crisis
SANYA - Japanese authorities may be exaggerating the scope of the country's nuclear disaster to reduce the liabilities of insurance companies, Russia's nuclear chief said on Wednesday. Japanese officials on Tuesday upgraded the severity of the emergency at the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant to a 7, putting it on par with the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the world's worst. "It is hard for me to assess why the Japanese colleagues have taken this decision.
I suspect,
I suspect,
Govt has failed to curb terrorism, says SIC chief
HAFIZABABD - Sunni Ittehad Council Pakistan central chief Sahibzada Fazal Karim MNA has said the government has failed to curb terrorism.
Addressing the Sunni Ittehad Council workers at Jaamia Masjid Al-Farooq Hafizabad the other day, he said the rulers were playing in the hands of Americans and their policies had been completely failed.
Under a planned international conspiracy, the Islamic identity was being tarnished, but those who gave sacrifices for establishing Pakistan
Addressing the Sunni Ittehad Council workers at Jaamia Masjid Al-Farooq Hafizabad the other day, he said the rulers were playing in the hands of Americans and their policies had been completely failed.
Under a planned international conspiracy, the Islamic identity was being tarnished, but those who gave sacrifices for establishing Pakistan
New Turkish Airlines chief vows to promote tourism
KARACHI - The newly-appointed Country Manager of the Turkish Airlines (TA) in Pakistan Huseyin Cepni vowed to promote air industry, tourism and bilateral ties between the two countries. In his maiden meeting with Pakistan Today in Karachi on Monday, he said that his first task would be to promote tourism and brotherhood with Pakistanis. Outgoing Country Manager of Turkish Airlines Utku Yazan and Marketing Manager Zahid were also present at the meeting. Every year, the number of
Nasir seeks time to appear before Punjab chief secretary
LAHORE - PCS Officers' Association President Rai Manzur Nasir on Monday requested for a weeks time to personally appear before the Punjab chief secretary (CS) owing to various reasons. Nasir has been issued show-cause notice and was supposed to appear for a personal hearing with the CS on Monday but on the time of hearing, he requested the competent authority for a weeks' time.
A senior officer said that Nasir took the plea that he did not receive the show-cause notice and
A senior officer said that Nasir took the plea that he did not receive the show-cause notice and
Brazilian ambassador calls on chief minister
KARACHI - Ambassador of Federative Republic of Brazil Alfredo Leoni called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the Chief Minister's House on Friday.
According to an official handout, both the leaders discussed matters of mutual interest.
The Brazilian ambassador said that cordial relations exist between Pakistan and Brazil, and the relations will be further strengthened day by day.
The chief minister briefed the ambassador on the performance and efforts made
According to an official handout, both the leaders discussed matters of mutual interest.
The Brazilian ambassador said that cordial relations exist between Pakistan and Brazil, and the relations will be further strengthened day by day.
The chief minister briefed the ambassador on the performance and efforts made
LHC tells chief secy to submit report on strike in 15...
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry told the Punjab chief secretary on Friday to submit a report within 15 days about who was responsible for the deaths of several patients during the 37-day doctors' strike.
The CJ questioned why the "ineligible" Health Secretary Fawad Hassan Fawad was not transferred. The CJ told Fawad that if he could not run the affairs, he should quit. The CJ also clarified that the matter was worth taking suo motu notice of,
The CJ questioned why the "ineligible" Health Secretary Fawad Hassan Fawad was not transferred. The CJ told Fawad that if he could not run the affairs, he should quit. The CJ also clarified that the matter was worth taking suo motu notice of,
ISI chief to reach US on 15th for talks
ISLAMABAD - ISI chief Lt General Ahmed Shuja Pasha will reach Washington on April 15 as part of a high-level Pakistani defence delegation that will hold talks with US authorities on anti-terrorism cooperation and bilateral security and defense relations.
General Pasha is visiting the US along with other security officials on an invitation by Washington to discuss the various aspects of cooperation between Islamabad and Washington against terrorism. He will also apprise the
General Pasha is visiting the US along with other security officials on an invitation by Washington to discuss the various aspects of cooperation between Islamabad and Washington against terrorism. He will also apprise the
Pentagon chief: Iran, Qaeda will exploit Arab unrest
CAMP LIBERTY - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said in Iraq Thursday that Iran and extremist groups such as Al-Qaeda would try to exploit the unrest sweeping the Arab world.
"Yemen has really eased up the pressure on Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula," Gates said, referring to the militant group's affiliate in Yemen, which is witnessing a popular uprising against President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
"It's also a concern that the internal security services of many of these
"Yemen has really eased up the pressure on Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula," Gates said, referring to the militant group's affiliate in Yemen, which is witnessing a popular uprising against President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
"It's also a concern that the internal security services of many of these
UK defence chief calls on Wynne
ISLAMABAD - United Kingdom Defence Staff Chief General David Richards called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Khalid Shameem Wynne in Chaklala on Tuesday.
"He discussed matters of mutual interest with the CJCSC, especially emphasising emerging regional and geo-strategic environments," said an Inter-Services Public Relations statement.
"He discussed matters of mutual interest with the CJCSC, especially emphasising emerging regional and geo-strategic environments," said an Inter-Services Public Relations statement.
MQM chief condemns bomb blast in Lower Dir
KARACHI - Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has condemned the bomb blast in Lower Dir in which several people lost their lives and many others were injured.
According to a press statement issued on Monday, Hussain expressed his heartfelt condolences and said that the terrorists want to create utter lawlessness and chaos in the country by carrying out such blasts. He said that the terrorists have the wicked plans to harm the national security.
"The brutal and
According to a press statement issued on Monday, Hussain expressed his heartfelt condolences and said that the terrorists want to create utter lawlessness and chaos in the country by carrying out such blasts. He said that the terrorists have the wicked plans to harm the national security.
"The brutal and
KATI chief hails zero-rating restoration
KARACHI - Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Chairman Syed Johar Ali Qandhari has welcomed the government's decision to restore zero-rating of five export sectors.
In a statement, Johar stressed that following marathon meetings by FPCCI's Special Committee regarding the FBR comprising Senator Haji Ghulam Ali, Tarique Sayieed S M Muneer and Mian Zahid Husain with senior officials of the FBR, the government has agreed to restore zero-rating on five exports sectors and
In a statement, Johar stressed that following marathon meetings by FPCCI's Special Committee regarding the FBR comprising Senator Haji Ghulam Ali, Tarique Sayieed S M Muneer and Mian Zahid Husain with senior officials of the FBR, the government has agreed to restore zero-rating on five exports sectors and
Notices issued to advocate general, chief secretary
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court on Friday issued notices to the advocate general (AG) and the chief secretary (CS), seeking explanation on a constitutional petition regarding targeted killings in Karachi.
A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Syed Azhar Rizvi, were hearing a petition filed by Rana Faizul Hassan who said that the government had failed to provide security to the citizens and violated Article No 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan. Hassan
A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Syed Azhar Rizvi, were hearing a petition filed by Rana Faizul Hassan who said that the government had failed to provide security to the citizens and violated Article No 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan. Hassan
