Tag: Strike
Transporters refuse to wheel off strike
KARACHI - The city's hustle and bustle wheeled off on Thursday as much of the public transport stayed off the road in compliance with the Karachi Transport Ittehad's strike call. Frantic government efforts to convince the transports to call off their strike came to naught, with Transport Minister Akhtar Hussain Jadoon returning from the KTI office to the Chief Minister's House with more demands from transporters.
Transporters are now demanding that the government pays them at
Transporters are now demanding that the government pays them at
Doctors’ strike – Government to take on agitators
LAHORE - The Punjab Government has decided to take on the doctors who are agitating others to observe strikes to push for improvement in their pay package. A high level meeting was held at chief minister (CM) secretariat under the chairmanship of MNA Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, to take stock if the situation created in the aftermath of continuing strike observed by doctors.
The meeting was attended by principals of medical colleges and medical superintendents of all the 13 teaching
The meeting was attended by principals of medical colleges and medical superintendents of all the 13 teaching
Riots break out after ‘token strike’ at petrol pumps
KARACHI - R ioting broke out in many parts of the city on Monday after petrol pump owners observed a token strike on the call of Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA). While petrol pump owners sought an increase in their commission, enraged citizens blamed them for halting supplies in an attempt to make higher profits in view of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority's (OGRA) anticipated decision to increase the prices of petroleum products. These fears turned out to be true by late
Complete strike in district courts
KARACHI - Taking notice of the two missing staffers of Malir district courts, Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Justice Mushir Alam on Friday ordered the law enforcement agencies to ensure their recovery by taking serious initiatives.
SHC Registrar Rasool Bux Memon told Pakistan Today that the chief justice had taken serious notice over the missing of clerk Agha Yasir and bailiff Shafqat Brohi of the Malir courts, adding that Alam has issued directives to the Malir district
SHC Registrar Rasool Bux Memon told Pakistan Today that the chief justice had taken serious notice over the missing of clerk Agha Yasir and bailiff Shafqat Brohi of the Malir courts, adding that Alam has issued directives to the Malir district
Add a bowler, strike with the new ball
EXPERT COMMENT - Given the conditions in the sub-continent, it is imperative for Pakistan to have a strong bowling attack in today's match. Pakistan need to go into the upcoming matches of the World Cup with an extra bowler in their side.
I would prefer to go in with at least six bowlers, four of them specialists, even if I had to drop one batsman. Pakistan did well to crush minnows Kenya by 205 runs. The middle-order batsmen got the chance to spend time out in the middle.
I would prefer to go in with at least six bowlers, four of them specialists, even if I had to drop one batsman. Pakistan did well to crush minnows Kenya by 205 runs. The middle-order batsmen got the chance to spend time out in the middle.
Drone strike kills 3 in NWA
LAHORE - Officials said a suspected US missile strike killed at least four militants in North Waziristan on Thursday. The officials said the drone strike targeted a house in the North Waziristan where Al Qaeda and Afghan Taliban militants were believed to be hiding.
Two intelligence officials said the drone fired two missiles on militant's hideout in Data Khel area.Thursday's drone strike was the eleventh this year.
Two intelligence officials said the drone fired two missiles on militant's hideout in Data Khel area.Thursday's drone strike was the eleventh this year.
THQ Hospital’s women doctors go on strike
LAHORE - Women doctors of the THQ Hospital Mozang went on a strike on Thursday over manhandling of a colleague by father of a patient and "rude" behaviour of the hospital medical superintendent (MS) after the incident. According to details, Dr Humaira was performing her duties two days ago when a pregnant woman reached the hospital with her father. Doctors alleged that the patient's father manhandled Humaira despite the fact that the delivery had taken place without any problem. They
Teachers call off strike
ISLAMABAD - More than 7000 protesting teachers affiliated with Federal
Directorate of Education (FDE) on Tuesday called off their week long protest after government accepted their all demands in accordance with package announced by Prime Minister.
"All teachers will resume their duties on Wednesday (today) as secretary education and director FDE have assured us of the implementation of packages," said Azhar Awan, "We are giving twenty days to government for implementation of
Directorate of Education (FDE) on Tuesday called off their week long protest after government accepted their all demands in accordance with package announced by Prime Minister.
"All teachers will resume their duties on Wednesday (today) as secretary education and director FDE have assured us of the implementation of packages," said Azhar Awan, "We are giving twenty days to government for implementation of
Mother Language Day – PLM stages hunger strike
LAHORE - Punjabi Language Movement (PLM) chief Chaudhry Nazeer Kahut along with other Punjabi writers, intellectuals, activists and supporters on Monday went on a hunger strike against what they termed was a 'discriminatory attitude' meted out to the Punjabi language by the establishment.
The hunger strike was staged in connection with the International Mother Language Day in front of the Punjab Assembly in support of the Punjabi language rights. Kahut was joined in the hunger
The hunger strike was staged in connection with the International Mother Language Day in front of the Punjab Assembly in support of the Punjabi language rights. Kahut was joined in the hunger
Complete shutter-down strike in Quetta against gas, power shortages
QUETTA - A complete shutter down was observed here in the city on Friday against gas and power load shedding on the call of Anjuman-e Tajiran Balochistan (ATB). President ATB alleged that government failed to provide protection to the masses and property. The business community demanded the government should end unscheduled power break down throughout the province.
Political parties have also supported the strike call of the business community. ATB President Abdul Rahim Kakar
Political parties have also supported the strike call of the business community. ATB President Abdul Rahim Kakar
Shutter-down strike in Sindh towns to support Qureshi
KARACHI - A shutter-down strike was observed in some towns of Sindh by Ghousia Jamaat to support former Foreign Affairs minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and protest the media trial against him. Shops remained close in Umerkot and a rally was staged by Aijaz Palee, Idress Palee and others.
A shutter-down strike was observed in Khipro. A rally in Kunree culminated into a large gathering in front of the press club, where speakers delivered speeches to support Qureshi. Businesses
A shutter-down strike was observed in Khipro. A rally in Kunree culminated into a large gathering in front of the press club, where speakers delivered speeches to support Qureshi. Businesses
Federal govt teachers go on indefinite strike
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE - The teachers working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) have decided to boycott the classes and examinations from today (Wednesday) for an indefinite period to protest against the authorities' failure to implement the package announced by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.
The decision was made at a meeting of the teachers' representative body on Tuesday at FG Boys School in Sector G/9. Azhar Awan, President Federal Government Teachers Association
The decision was made at a meeting of the teachers' representative body on Tuesday at FG Boys School in Sector G/9. Azhar Awan, President Federal Government Teachers Association
Paramedics warn of all-out strike
ISLAMABAD - All Pakistan Paramedical Staff Federation on Tuesday said the paramedics working at hospitals in Islamabad would go on strike from February 17 against what they called government's failure to revise their service structure. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organisation said its members working at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital and a few other government-run hospitals would boycott their duties hence causing
Cupid does strike!
LAHORE - Valentine's Day was celebrated in some areas of Lahore on Monday. Shops were decorated with loud red hearts and embellishments while stuffed toys sat on shop windows waiting to be bought even on the day itself. Those caught in the spirit of celebration were seen wearing colourful clothes in shades of pink and red; girls as well as boys donned on red and pink shirts.
Couples enjoyed the day by taking a stroll in parks or having lunch or dinner at restaurants while some
Couples enjoyed the day by taking a stroll in parks or having lunch or dinner at restaurants while some
Israel aims to head off strike over soaring prices
JERUSALEM - Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu met on Wednesday with union officials in a bid to stave off rising public anger and a general strike threat over spiralling food and petrol prices, officials said. During the talks with Histadrut chairman Ofer Eini and the heads of the manufacturers' association and the local authorities' union, Netanyahu laid out a package of cuts aimed at staving off public discontent over rising prices.
The emergency session was convened after union
The emergency session was convened after union
Clashes break out during Bangladesh strike
DHAKA - Police fired tear gas at protesters in northwestern Bangladesh on Monday as minor clashes broke out across the country during a paralysing nationwide strike called by the main opposition party.
In Rajshahi town, 150 miles (200 kilometres) northwest of Dhaka, hundreds of Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists threw rocks at police and vandalised vehicles, prompting police to react with tear gas and baton charges. "At least 15 strike supporters were arrested," deputy
In Rajshahi town, 150 miles (200 kilometres) northwest of Dhaka, hundreds of Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists threw rocks at police and vandalised vehicles, prompting police to react with tear gas and baton charges. "At least 15 strike supporters were arrested," deputy
Pilots hint at strike over PIA-TA deal
LAHORE - Pakistan Air Line Pilots Association (PALPA) plans to go on strike from 8 February, 2011, if Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) does not annul the imbalanced agreement with Turkish Airlines (TA).
PALPA President Captain Sohail Baloch while speaking to Pakistan Today said his organisation has given the airlines the deadline of February 7, 2011 to cancel the agreement with TA. He threatened that the alternative is a strike and halt the flying operations of the airlines
PALPA President Captain Sohail Baloch while speaking to Pakistan Today said his organisation has given the airlines the deadline of February 7, 2011 to cancel the agreement with TA. He threatened that the alternative is a strike and halt the flying operations of the airlines
