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Print - 2004-07-18
Korea: new products launched

Korea: new products launched

The total net assets of investment funds amounted to USD136.4 billion as of the end of June 2003, a decrease of 7.0% (USD10.3 billion) over the end of June 2002. During the same one-year period, the KOSPI* dropped by 9.9%.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
South African defies AIDS through diet, will to live

South African defies AIDS through diet, will to live

David Patient is no ordinary man. Diagnosed HIV-positive 21 years ago, the tanned South African has the confidence of a man who knows that every day he defies medical odds just by being alive.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Stem cell technology

Stem cell technology

Stem cell technique - is a tool of biotechnology and genetic engineering; which has generated tremendous excitement among medical and research communities, as well as among individuals and families who hope to benefit from this technology.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Food safety: global perspective

Food safety: global perspective

The availability of safe food improves the health of people and is a basic human right. Safe food contributes to health and productivity and provides an effective platform for development and poverty alleviation; people are becoming increasingly concerned
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Acute power shortage in Karachi

Acute power shortage in Karachi

The vice-president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and industry (FPCCI), Engineer M.A. Jabbar, in a statement the other day has rightly deplored the erratic performance of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation and consequent unending addition
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
A less than satisfactory relationship

A less than satisfactory relationship

In the press conference that he addressed following his meetings with Pakistan's foreign ministry officials last Thursday, the visiting US Under Secretary of State, Richard Armitage, covered a number of issues of mutual interest, telling journalists that
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
LHC moved against proposed bill

LHC moved against proposed bill

A local manufacturer of Unani medicines Mian Abid Mahmood has approached the Lahore High Court against the proposed bill to be tabled in the National Assembly for restricting registration of non-allopathic medicines.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Advice to federal government pensioners

Advice to federal government pensioners

The Accountant General, Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) sub-office, Karachi, has asked all the pensioners of the federal government offices to contact the relevant departments/offices to get their pension increase as announced in the budget 2004-05.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Ground-breaking of Expo Centre on July 19

Ground-breaking of Expo Centre on July 19

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi will perform the ground breaking of a state-of-the-art exhibition and fair centre, called 'Expo Centre' here on July 19.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Ashraf takes over as CTR GM

Ashraf takes over as CTR GM

Muhammad Ashraf, a senior and experienced officer of Pakistan Telecommunication Limited (PTCL) has been posted as General Manager Central Telecommunication Region (CTR) Lahore.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Meeting of SAFA held in Katmandu

Meeting of SAFA held in Katmandu

The 54th assembly meeting of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) was held in Katmandu on Saturday under the chairmanship of Safa President Badruddin Fakhri of the Institute of Cost of Management Accountants of Pakistan and was attended by the
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Cotton crop management reviewed

Cotton crop management reviewed

The Sindh food and agriculture department will install a toll-free telephone lines at the Tandojam agriculture department to solve the problems of the growers and farmers on priority basis, it was learnt on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
APNS flays deletion of newspaper from media list

APNS flays deletion of newspaper from media list

President All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) Arif Nizami on Saturday in a letter to Federal Information Secretary has strongly protested over deletion of daily Jinnah, Islamabad from central media list and complete ban on government advertisements.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Bank Alfalah inducts new batch of bankers

Bank Alfalah inducts new batch of bankers

Graduation ceremony was held at Bank Alfalah head office on Saturday where fresh trainees expressed their experience and applauded the Bank's effort to produce highly professional bankers and exceptional citizens.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Arbab flays Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for criticising Shaukat

Arbab flays Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for criticising Shaukat

Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has lashed out at the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) candidate Mumtaz Memon opposing Federal Finance Minister Senator Shaukat Aziz in NA-229 by-elections, as he should refrain from levelling wild allegations against the PM
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Aptma to meet on July 20

Aptma to meet on July 20

The chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), has called an emergency meeting of the members of the Association here on July 20.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Sportswear workers face injustices

Sportswear workers face injustices

Sportswear companies are demanding ever-quicker and cheaper deals from suppliers around the globe, but hundred of thousands of workers mostly women are facing injustices on account of low wages, harsh working conditions, job insecurity and non-implementat
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Railway tunnel near Shelabagh to be improved

Railway tunnel near Shelabagh to be improved

Pakistan Railways historic tunnel near station on Quetta-Chaman section would soon be streamlined and further developed to handle international import-export trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Central Asian States.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Bill on Karo-Kari soon, says Shujaat

Bill on Karo-Kari soon, says Shujaat

A bill on "Karo-Kari" would be introduced soon in the parliament to deal with this menace and those involved in Karo-Kari would be dealt with severely.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
PML and Arbab discuss party matters

PML and Arbab discuss party matters

A delegation of Pakistan Muslim League (PML) led by former information minister senator Nisar Memon on Friday evening called on Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim at CM House here to discuss party matters.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
ARD and MMA stick to their guns

ARD and MMA stick to their guns

Sticking to their respective positions, the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) and Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) have decided to vie for the two National Assembly seats separately.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
PML-N demands probe into Kargil operation

PML-N demands probe into Kargil operation

PML (N) chairman Muhammad Zafarul Haq has demanded setting up of an independent tribunal for fixing responsibility of Kargil operation which, he said, "badly damaged Pakistan's image" internally as well as globally.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Labour party to oppose sending troops to Iraq

Labour party to oppose sending troops to Iraq

Labour Party with other progressive forces would launch a countrywide protest movement if the Pakistan army was sent to Iraq, under which they would organise protest meetings and block the major roads.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
'Programme being executed to improve irrigation network'

'Programme being executed to improve irrigation network'

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi chairing a meeting on irrigation system here on Saturday has said that setting up of water reservoirs is of paramount importance for the promotion of agricultural sector and overall economic development, for wh
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
7th meeting of Iqbal Academy governing body held

7th meeting of Iqbal Academy governing body held

The Federal Minister for Minorities, Culture, Sports, Tourism & Youth Affairs, Rais Muneer Ahmed, chaired 7th meeting of Governing Body of Iqbal Academy, at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Shujaat accorded red carpet reception

Shujaat accorded red carpet reception

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain head of Pakistan Muslim League after being elected as Prime Minister of the country was accorded red carpet reception on his maiden visit to the provincial metropolis of Punjab on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Saarc FMs meeting to further strengthen co-operation: Prime Minister

Saarc FMs meeting to further strengthen co-operation: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Saturday expressed confidence that the Saarc Council of Ministers would be able to further strengthen the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation and move forward by taking new initiatives.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Foundation stone of judicial complex

Foundation stone of judicial complex

Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry laid foundation stone of judicial complex meant for district courts here on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Minister for promotion of adventure tourism

Minister for promotion of adventure tourism

Punjab Minister for Tourism Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that the provincial government is laying special focus on promotion of adventure tourism in the province.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf described as successful economic strategist

Musharraf described as successful economic strategist

President Pervez Musharraf has been described as the most successful "economic strategist and policy-maker" in the country's history, in an article in 'Khaleej Times' on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
L&DD department to hold shows

L&DD department to hold shows

Livestock and Dairy Development (L&DD) Department Punjab is focussing on education and awareness of livestock/poultry breeders so that meat and milk production could be enhanced.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Senate team to visit China from July 24

Senate team to visit China from July 24

A 16-member delegation of the Senate, led by Chairman Mohammadmian Soomro, will visit China from July 24. This was stated by the Acting President, Mohammadmian Soomro, while talking to APP here on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Industrial scheme for expatriates launched at Port Qasim

Industrial scheme for expatriates launched at Port Qasim

Federal Minister for Communication Babar Khan Ghauri on Saturday launched 'Al-Watan Industrial Scheme' in Port Qasim Authority (PQA) area, especially designed for expatriates to establish their business in the country.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
PHMA seeks GSP withdrawal by EU Trade body

PHMA seeks GSP withdrawal by EU Trade body

Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (North Zone, Sialkot) Chairman Arshad Javed Sandal said during the last fiscal year, hosiery and knitted garments were exported up to $1.5 billion as compared to $1.15 billion in fiscal 2002-03, showing an increa
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
39 million euros aid for Sindh education programme

39 million euros aid for Sindh education programme

The European Commission has announced 39 million euros assistance for Sindh Education Programme. This was revealed in the first meeting of core group formed to prepare the Sindh Education Programme, held under the chairmanship of Provincial Education Mini
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Farm centres to be set up in Punjab

Farm centres to be set up in Punjab

The Punjab government has decided to establish agriculture centres in far-off areas for providing technical assistance to the growers in the province, said Punjab Agriculture Marketing Minister Rana Mohammad Qasim Khan.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Philanthropists' help sought in collective marriages

Philanthropists' help sought in collective marriages

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has called upon the philanthropists to come forward for the help of the poor and down-trodden masses to get real happiness in the life, and they should contribute to the collective marriages of the
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Infiltration: Armitage's statement criticised

Infiltration: Armitage's statement criticised

The statement of United States Deputy Secretary Richard Armitage, blaming Pakistan for infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) and not closing down the militant camps, was unjustified and unacceptable.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Ravi Shankar due on July 19

Ravi Shankar due on July 19

The founder of Art of Living Foundation, Sri Ravi Shankar, would undertake a four-day peace mission to Pakistan from July 19 during which he is likely to meet President Pervez Musharraf, and Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Saudi-Pak approves Rs 1,187 million project financing

Saudi-Pak approves Rs 1,187 million project financing

The 89th Board of Directors meeting of Saudi-Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company (Pvt) Limited was held here on July 17, 2004 under the Chairmanship of Dr Abdullah T Al-Thenayan, who is also the Director General of Arab Company for Livestoc
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Humayun and Durrani discuss Export Policy

Humayun and Durrani discuss Export Policy

Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan has said that the export policy would have special tilt towards boosting exports from NWFP, like gems, marble products, horticulture and tobacco.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
National Assembly body approves PPO-2002 Amendment Bill

National Assembly body approves PPO-2002 Amendment Bill

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights has approved the Political Parties Order-2002 Amendment Bill. The government is now likely to get approval of the bill from both the houses of the parliament on Monday, sources told
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
'Pakistan must work hard to create strong socio-economic base'

'Pakistan must work hard to create strong socio-economic base'

The broader socio-economic scenario of Pakistan indicates low literacy, insufficient health services, gender inequality and a relatively high population growth rate. The country has to work hard to avert this situation by creating a strong socio-economic
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Seven Harkat men killed in encounter

Seven Harkat men killed in encounter

Seven members of defunct Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, an extremist organisation, were killed in a police shootout. According to a private television network, the seven terrorists were killed on Saturday in an encounter with police.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Seven Harkat men killed in encounter

Seven Harkat men killed in encounter

Seven members of defunct Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, an extremist organisation, were killed in a police shootout. According to a private television network, the seven terrorists were killed on Saturday in an encounter with police.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Arafat rejects Qorie's resignation

Arafat rejects Qorie's resignation

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qorie tendered his resignation on Saturday after complaining of chaos in Gaza following kidnappings by gunmen demanding an end to corruption in the security forces.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Arafat rejects Qorie's resignation

Arafat rejects Qorie's resignation

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qorie tendered his resignation on Saturday after complaining of chaos in Gaza following kidnappings by gunmen demanding an end to corruption in the security forces.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
10 killed in occupied Kashmir

10 killed in occupied Kashmir

Indian occupation troops killed 10 suspected freedom fighters in occupied Kashmir, including six who were trying to cross the Line of Control (LoC), police alleged on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
10 killed in occupied Kashmir

10 killed in occupied Kashmir

Indian occupation troops killed 10 suspected freedom fighters in occupied Kashmir, including six who were trying to cross the Line of Control (LoC), police alleged on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Salaried class need not file income tax return

Salaried class need not file income tax return

Salaried class is not necessarily required to file income tax return with the department and the information passed on by the employers will be sufficient.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Salaried class need not file income tax return

Salaried class need not file income tax return

Salaried class is not necessarily required to file income tax return with the department and the information passed on by the employers will be sufficient.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Traders problems to be solved on priority, says minister

Traders problems to be solved on priority, says minister

Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the problems of business community would be solved on priority basis. This he said while talking to a delegation of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) who called on him on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Traders problems to be solved on priority, says minister

Traders problems to be solved on priority, says minister

Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the problems of business community would be solved on priority basis. This he said while talking to a delegation of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) who called on him on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
SPI continues to move upward

SPI continues to move upward

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ending July 15 shows that essential items are over 12.3 percent dearer than these were in the corresponding week last year ie on July 17, 2003.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
SPI continues to move upward

SPI continues to move upward

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ending July 15 shows that essential items are over 12.3 percent dearer than these were in the corresponding week last year ie on July 17, 2003.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Boy hurt in Quetta bomb explosion

Boy hurt in Quetta bomb explosion

A bomb exploded in Quetta leaving one boy injured and causing slight damage to surrounding houses and a car, an official said on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Boy hurt in Quetta bomb explosion

Boy hurt in Quetta bomb explosion

A bomb exploded in Quetta leaving one boy injured and causing slight damage to surrounding houses and a car, an official said on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
LCCI resents hike in gas tariff

LCCI resents hike in gas tariff

Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President, Mian Anjum Nisar, has expressed his grave concern over 5.6 percent hike in gas tariff for industrial consumers and 10 percent hike for fertiliser factories.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
LCCI resents hike in gas tariff

LCCI resents hike in gas tariff

Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President, Mian Anjum Nisar, has expressed his grave concern over 5.6 percent hike in gas tariff for industrial consumers and 10 percent hike for fertiliser factories.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Duration of local calls may be increased: Awais

Duration of local calls may be increased: Awais

Federal Information Technology Minister Awais Leghari has said the present government has fulfilled its promise to reduce the rates of international and domestic calls as well as connection fee, adding it is also providing the facility of pay-phone system
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Duration of local calls may be increased: Awais

Duration of local calls may be increased: Awais

Federal Information Technology Minister Awais Leghari has said the present government has fulfilled its promise to reduce the rates of international and domestic calls as well as connection fee, adding it is also providing the facility of pay-phone system
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (July 17, 2004).
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (July 17, 2004).
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Policy evolved to ensure fair prices to cotton growers

Policy evolved to ensure fair prices to cotton growers

The government has evolved a policy to ensure reasonable prices to the cotton growers to save them any hardship. According to official sources, Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has initiated the measures to save the growers from any problem in the wa
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Rangers help may be sought in operation against criminals: IG

Rangers help may be sought in operation against criminals: IG

Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Kamal Shah on Saturday said Pakistan Rangers may be asked to assist police in operation clean-up against criminals in Lyari Town, where around 300 police personnel along with commandos were already engaged agai
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Dr Maleeha honoured by London School of Economics

Dr Maleeha honoured by London School of Economics

Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK, was conferred an honorary fellowship by the London School of Economics and Political Science at the annual commencement ceremony at the university here late Thursday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
'Pro-poor growth necessary to improve standard of life'

'Pro-poor growth necessary to improve standard of life'

The macroeconomic stability, achieved after great efforts, should be translated into ensuring a pro-poor growth to improve standard of life of the common man, said Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK Dr Maleeha Lodhi here late Friday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Pak-Kuwait Investment Company's performance lauded

Pak-Kuwait Investment Company's performance lauded

The 86th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Pakistan Kuwait Investment company (Private) Limited was held here recently and was attended by the Directors having equal representation from the Government of Pakistan and Kuwait Investment Authority.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Army is providing free medical facilities to LoC people

Army is providing free medical facilities to LoC people

Brigadier Nasir Khan Janjua, commander Siachan Bridage said Pak Army is providing free medical treatment to the people of far flung areas of LoC in NAs and free Army Medical camps are part of this programme.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
22 killed as bus plunges into IOK gorge

22 killed as bus plunges into IOK gorge

Twenty-two people were killed on Saturday and over three dozen injured when a packed passenger bus skidded off a road and plunged into a gorge in Indian occupied Kashmir, police said.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
22 killed as bus plunges into IOK gorge

22 killed as bus plunges into IOK gorge

Twenty-two people were killed on Saturday and over three dozen injured when a packed passenger bus skidded off a road and plunged into a gorge in Indian occupied Kashmir, police said.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI amendments in value-addition rules accepted

FPCCI amendments in value-addition rules accepted

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has accepted the proposed amendment of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in the fixation of value-addition for commercial exporters.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
FPCCI amendments in value-addition rules accepted

FPCCI amendments in value-addition rules accepted

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has accepted the proposed amendment of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in the fixation of value-addition for commercial exporters.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
11.4 percent increase envisaged in 2004-05 Credit Plan

11.4 percent increase envisaged in 2004-05 Credit Plan

The National Credit Consultative Council has envisaged 11.4 percent monetary expansion in the 'Credit Plan for 2004-05'. The decision was taken in the annual meeting of the NCCC held in Karachi on Saturday under the chairmanship of State Bank Governor Dr
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
11.4 percent increase envisaged in 2004-05 Credit Plan

11.4 percent increase envisaged in 2004-05 Credit Plan

The National Credit Consultative Council has envisaged 11.4 percent monetary expansion in the 'Credit Plan for 2004-05'. The decision was taken in the annual meeting of the NCCC held in Karachi on Saturday under the chairmanship of State Bank Governor Dr
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Saarc foreign secretaries meeting on July 18

Saarc foreign secretaries meeting on July 18

Foreign Secretaries of the seven-member South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) will meet here on Sunday to discuss a host of issues ahead of the meeting of their foreign ministers beginning from July 20.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Saarc foreign secretaries meeting on July 18

Saarc foreign secretaries meeting on July 18

Foreign Secretaries of the seven-member South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) will meet here on Sunday to discuss a host of issues ahead of the meeting of their foreign ministers beginning from July 20.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Tax officials asked to finalise estimates of various projects

Tax officials asked to finalise estimates of various projects

The Central Board of Revenue Board-in-Council has directed the tax managers to finalise estimates for different projects to be undertaken for accelerating the ongoing reforms process. It expressed satisfaction over the performance of 'Policy and Tax Refor
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Tax officials asked to finalise estimates of various projects

Tax officials asked to finalise estimates of various projects

The Central Board of Revenue Board-in-Council has directed the tax managers to finalise estimates for different projects to be undertaken for accelerating the ongoing reforms process. It expressed satisfaction over the performance of 'Policy and Tax Refor
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Rs 85 billion proposed for agri credit

Rs 85 billion proposed for agri credit

The Agriculture Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) has suggested a target of Rs 85 billion for 2004-05 which is 30 percent higher than the target of last year and 16 percent higher than actual disbursement during 2003-04.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Rs 85 billion proposed for agri credit

Rs 85 billion proposed for agri credit

The Agriculture Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) has suggested a target of Rs 85 billion for 2004-05 which is 30 percent higher than the target of last year and 16 percent higher than actual disbursement during 2003-04.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Three civilians killed in clash near Wana

Three civilians killed in clash near Wana

Three people were killed and four wounded in a shootout between troops and al Qaeda-linked militants in the tribal area near the Afghan border, officials and residents said on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Three civilians killed in clash near Wana

Three civilians killed in clash near Wana

Three people were killed and four wounded in a shootout between troops and al Qaeda-linked militants in the tribal area near the Afghan border, officials and residents said on Saturday.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Six killed in Iraq suicide car bombings

Six killed in Iraq suicide car bombings

Six people were killed and 36 wounded in two suicide car bombings in Iraq on Saturday, one targeting a government minister and purportedly claimed by the al Qaeda-linked militant Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
Six killed in Iraq suicide car bombings

Six killed in Iraq suicide car bombings

Six people were killed and 36 wounded in two suicide car bombings in Iraq on Saturday, one targeting a government minister and purportedly claimed by the al Qaeda-linked militant Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi.
Published 18 Jul, 2004 12:00am
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