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Seminar on UBL

SUKKUR: A seminar will be organised by Sukkur Union of Journalists on February 5 at a local hotel to mark the 30 years of the United Bank and its contributory role in interior Sindh with special reference to the achievements of its President Zubyr Soomro.ÑAPP

Tarar condoles with Maleeha

ISLAMABAD: President Rafiq Tarar has expressed grief over the demise of the mother of Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistanis Ambassador to the United States. In his condolence message to Maleeha Lodhi, he said, "May Almighty Allah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant you and other members of the bereaved family courage and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity (Ameen).ÑAPP

SHC officer transferred

KARACHI: Mohammad Akbar, Private Secretary (Protocol) to Judge, is detailed to work in Budget Branch in his own pay and grade to assist the Deputy Registrar (Accounts).ÑAPP

Boy scouts rally on Kashmir Day

KARACHI: Sindh Boy Scouts Association SBSA will bring out a rally on Febrauary 5 from its provincial headquarters to express solidarity with Kashmiris.ÑAPP

JI shoora to meet on February 10

LAHORE: The meeting of Jamaat-e-Islami's majlis shoora will be held on February 10-11 at Mansora instead of February 12-13 as scheduled earlier.ÑAPP

Women week in March

RAWALPINDI: Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) will observe a "women's week" to project women problems in March. According to University sources, functions, seminars, symposiums and other programmes would be organised to mark the occasion.ÑAPP

Paintings exhibition

LAHORE: An exhibition of paintings titled 'Impressions of Water Colourists' will open here at the Coopera Art Gallery on February 7.ÑAPP

Eid Milan

ISLAMABAD: An Eid Milan will be held for Sargodhian Old Boys Association at Joy Inn, PAF Officers' Mess, Sector E-9, at 1930 hours on February 6 (Sunday).ÑAPP

Debate on promotion of Urdu

KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) will organise a debate on "Promotion of Urdu" at the auditorium of the institution on February 8. Chancellor Zil-e-Ahmad Nizami will be presided over by the chief guest at the occasion will be Saeed Ahmad. A special lecture will also be delivered by Dr Waqar Ahmad Rizvi.ÑPPI

PCRA hails ban on multi-dose injections

BAHAWALNAGAR: Pakistan Chemist Retailers Association (PCRA) has hailed the decision of ban on sale of Multi-Dose Vile injections and termed it a good omen for public. PCRA advised the owners of medical stores to stop the buying of Multi-Dose Injection Vile with immediate effect from all chemist pharmaceutical companies and return their stock in the light of the High Court decision. PCRA urged the federal government and the provincial Health Department to pressurise the manufacturers of Multi-Dose Vile and the multinational pharmaceutical companies the take back stock from chemists.ÑAPP

Killed in road mishap

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FAISALABAD: Anjum Bashir, sales manager of a biscuit factory, was killed in a road accident on Jaranwala-Faisalabad road on Thursday.