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NWFP assembly passes Societies Registration Bill to register madaris.
February 1, 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 to remove police checkpoints of the roads.
February 1, 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...

Government not to allow propagation against each other in Bara.
February 1, 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...

Leprosy patients to be provided all facilities.
February 1, 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...

Ministers facilitate new president of KhUJ.
February 1, 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...

Government to make food quality control authorities.
February 1, 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...

Minister assures to solve the problems of Chitral.
February 1, 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...

Section 144 imposed to prohibit display of arms.
February 1, 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...

Committee formed to finalize programs for celebration Pak-China relations.
February 1, 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...

Doctor removed from services.
February 1, 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...

Disiltation campaigning official launched in the city.
February 1, 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...

US secretary of state for BIN disuses poppy cultivation in NWFP with governor.
February 1, 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...

PPP leader calls on governor.
February 1, 2006... Peshawar, January 31 (PPI): Former Provincial Minister Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti called on the NWFP Governor Mr. Khalil-ur-Rehman here on Tuesday at Governor's House Peshawar. He remained with the Governor for some time and discussed...

Oil Tankers warn for countrywide strike against terrorist actions.
February 1, 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...

1 FC Jawan killed in mine blast.
February 1, 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 Koh gas field today. This field is located...

DCO Dera Bugti speaks.
February 1, 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...

Shahid Bugti contradicts govt claims.
February 1, 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...

PFF announces technical officials for National U14 Festival of Football.
February 1, 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...

CEC announces Senate Poll schedule.
February 1, 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...

Elder brother of MNA Maulana Hyderi passes away.
February 1, 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...

Man convicted for killing policeman.
February 1, 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...

Parliamentarians call for in-house debate, raising public awareness on HIV.
February 1, 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...

Ibad orders early initiation of work on water reservoir for North Karachi, Surjani Town.
February 1, 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...

Energy. UAE minister to visit Islamabad on Feb 15.
February 1, 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...

ERRA. $ 100m rehabilitation, reconstruction project in quake-hit areas launched.
February 1, 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...

Mild earthquake jolts Mansehra.
February 1, 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 magnitudes and its epicentre was in Hazara itself. There were no immediate reports of loss of...

Shujat, Pervez meet PM.
February 1, 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...

Munda Dam's feasibility by May.
February 1, 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...

Justice (Retd) Khalil ur Rehman pays farewell call on President.
February 1, 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, President Musharraf appreciated the...

Musharraf. Russian delegation members meet Musharraf.
February 1, 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...

Kashmir author calls on Musharraf.
February 1, 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...

PM terms justice, education, health as top priorities.
February 1, 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...

EC announces Senate election schedule.
February 1, 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...

Elections on vacated union councils' seats on March 6.
February 1, 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...

PFF League Cup: First Semi-final today.
February 1, 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...

PML will achieve thumping victory in next general elections: CM.
February 1, 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...

Punjab Govt pursuing Public- Private Partnership in Education Sector: Sadia.
February 1, 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...

1st Moharram observed with solemnity.
February 1, 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...

Pillion riding banned.
February 1, 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 district. The ban would be for ten days i.e., till 10th of Moharram, according to a...

Workshop on up gradation of Para Medical Curricula held.
February 1, 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...

Govt urged to raise support price of sugarcane, potato.
February 1, 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...

Selection board meeting Wednesday.
February 1, 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 promotion cases of the officers of different...

Oil Tankers warn for countrywide strike against terrorist actions.
February 1, 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...

Balochistan Govt, UNICEF sign Work Plan for 2006.
February 1, 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...

Russian academia, media delegation calls on President.
February 1, 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...

Rector IIS pays farewell call on President.
February 1, 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, the President appreciated the...

Eminent historian Alistair Lamb calls on President.
February 1, 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...

PM directs Statistics Division to facilitate sound decision-making.
February 1, 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...

PM directs CDA to issue guidelines for construction of houses.
February 1, 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...

PM discusses restructuring of PML.
February 1, 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...

Formalities to start construction of Bhasha Dam being completed: PM.
February 1, 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...

PM appreciates contribution of overseas Pakistanis.
February 1, 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...

Pakistan supports Afghanistan Compact, pledges additional $50 million: Kasuri.
February 1, 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...

Warm and enthusiastic welcome awaits King Abdullah.
February 1, 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...

King Abdullah enjoys respectable status among Muslims, world community: Envoy.
February 1, 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...

Visit of King Abdullah to further promote existing cordial relations: CG of Saudi Arabia.
February 1, 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...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to sign five agreements: Asseri.
February 1, 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...

FM leaves for Pakistan after attending Afghan conference.
February 1, 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...

Govt. to import 50,000 tons sugar to facilitate consumers: Bosan.
February 1, 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...

Nawaz Sharif allowed visiting London on humanitarian grounds: Sheikh Rasheed.
February 1, 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...

Sherpao urges nation to ensure religious harmony during Moharram.
February 1, 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...

Pakistan-India agree to establish second rail link.
February 1, 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...

Mushahid sees political will for OIC restructuring.
February 1, 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...

Governor stresses for promotion of quality education.
February 1, 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...

Arbab lauds services of Pakistan Navy.
February 1, 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...

PML to hold reference in memory of Wali Khan in Islamabad: Mushahid Hussain.(Obituary)
February 1, 2006... PESHAWAR, Jan.31: Central Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said Tuesday that the PML would hold a reference in memory of late Rehber Awami National Party and veteran politician Khan Abdul Wali Khan at PML...

Japan provides $ 81,915 to set-up women development centre at Thatta.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Japanese government has provided a financial assistance of US $ 81,915 in establishing a women development centre at Thatta. The project, inaugurated by Minister, Embassy of Japan, Hiroshi Azuma on Tuesday has been...

US official lauds government's efforts for eradication of poppy.
February 1, 2006... PESHAWAR, January 31 (PPI): US Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Ms. Anne Patterson, who is currently on official visit to Pakistan, appreciated the efforts of the Government for eradication...

Khusro Bakhtiar represents Pakistan at ministerial meeting on UN reforms.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs represented Pakistan at the two-day ministerial meeting of the "Group of Fri on UN Reform" held in Grenada, Spain from January 27-28, a foreign office...

US continues to work very closely with Pakistan in war on terrorism.
February 1, 2006... WASHINGTON, Jan 30 - White House Spokesman Monday said the United States "continue(s) to work very closely with Pakistan in the war on terrorism," and added, "We will continue to build upon that cooperation." Referring to the Oval Office...

Gang of railway track busters arrested.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): A gang of railway track busters believed to be involved in the Domeli train accident has been arrested by Gujrat police, District Police Officer Raja Munawwar Hussain said Tuesday. On a tip off four accused...

Government to gear up agriculture aggressively to meet new challenges of food security: Sikandar Bosan.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and livestock, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan Tuesday said that government is gearing up agriculture aggressively to meet the new challenges of food security, market...

Canadian diplomat for enhancing investments in Pakistan.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Canadian High commissioner to Pakistan David B. Collins has emphasized the need to explore the opportunities for enhancing Canadian investments in Pakistan particularly in power sector where Canada has good track...

President lauds Zindagi Trust relief efforts for quake survivors.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: President General Pervez Musharraf has appreciated the services rendered by Zindagi Trust in providing relief for survivors of earthquake in NWFP and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He thanked the Trust for raising funds for...

Pakistan Army arranges Inter-village sports Gala at Chinari.
February 1, 2006... MUZAFFARABAD, January 31 (PPI): In order to revive the life and get the survivors of October 8 earthquake out of the depressed mental state, the Pakistan Army organized an Inter-village sports Gala at Chinari some 50 km from here. General...

Mauritania donates CHF 120,340 for Pakistan earthquake victims.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): The Permanent Mission of Mauritania in Geneva has deposited an amount of CHF 120,340 (Rs. 5.5 million approximately) for the rehabilitation of affected people by the October 8 earthquake in Pakistan. This amount was...

Khushhali Bank to disburse money from mid of February in quake hit areas: Lt. Gen. Zubair.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Chairman ERRA, Lt. General Zubair has said that the ERRA has prepared designs for the houses to be constructed in quake hit areas to prevent them from destruction as a result of any further jolt. Talking to VoA...

Elections in AJK to be held in mid of year: Sikandar Hayat.
February 1, 2006... MIRPUR, January 31 (PPI): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan has said that general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir will be held in mid of the year. "Schedule of holding of the elections to the AJK...

CA provides $ 37,900 for quake victims.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Computer Associates (CA), one of the world's largest management software companies Tuesday provided US$ 37,900 to the Edhi Foundation in response to its ongoing requests for assistance to the victims of the...

NATO completes 90-day relief mission in quake-hit areas.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces completed their 90 day relief and rescue operation in the October 8 earthquake devastated areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and NWFP areas and leaving Pakistan with...

Measures being taken to pre-empt epidemic outbreak in upcoming summer.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Ministry of Health has constituted a special team to make necessary preparations ahead of the coming summer season in view of the risk of epidemics in the relief camps. Secretary Health, Syed Anwar Mehmood while...

UNDP clearing, recycling rubble in quake devastated areas.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is making efforts to clear and recycle the rubble on public land in urban and village centres devastated by the earthquake. United Nations Office for Project Services...

Mild earthquake jolts Mansehra.
February 1, 2006... PESHAWAR, January 31 (PPI): A 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Hazara Division on Tuesday, January 31 at 1.49 hours, says a release issued here by the met office. According to the preliminary analysis of Meteorological Station Peshawar, a...

Jatoi directs to complete feasibility of Munda Dam project by May 2006.
February 1, 2006... ISLAMABAD, January 31 (PPI): Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaquat Ali Jatoi has directed the concerned to complete feasibility study of Munda Dam project by May this year so that the project could be implemented at the earliest. He...