September 7, 2004

Hepatitis a major threat for expecting mothers

KARACHI – Dr Rafiq Khanani, President, Infection Control Society of Pakistan underscoring need for potable water provision for all reminded that Hepatitis E, a contaminated water borne infection though largely

Cousins shoot ‘kari’ girl

SUKKUR – A young woman was murdered as she slept in her home in a village on September 5, midnight, amid suspicion it was a case of karo-kari. Attackers, reported

Girl killed over Karo-Kari

KHAIRPUR – A 16-year 0old girl was axed to death over the shabby tradition of Karo-Kari near Khairpur. Reports said on September 5, night Jarro and Mehboob Chang killed their

Women traffickers arrested

SUKKUR – A heavy contingent of elite force raided a village near Rajanpur on September 6, and recovered nine smuggled women, huge quantity of arms and ammunition. Authorities were tipped

Man kills sister over family honour

LAHORE – A man shot his sister dead outside Lahore High Court on September 6, where she had appeared to defend her decision of marrying the man of her choice.

IT deregulation brings massive investment: Awais

LAHORE – The Federal Minister for Information Technology Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said telecom sector in Pakistan has gone through a tremendous growth over the last four years with

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