FIA arrests man involved in Rs 55 million fraud

The FIA Crime Cell has arrested a criminal wanted by the Interpol for his involvement in a fraud of Rs 55 million. Sources in the FIA told that Faraz, a deputy manager of a private security exchange firm set up in Fujerah, UAE was involved in cyber crimes and wanted for illegal transactions of millions of rupees through the Internet.

The culprit issued fake receipts to the people who wished to transfer their money via the security exchange company and transferred all the money into his relatives’ accounts. “The complaints against him were increasing day-by-day and when the investigation was initiated, Faraz fled the UAE and came to Karachi,” said Sub Inspector Shahbaz Bhatti. He said that the FIA registered a case, 81/08, against Faraz on behalf of the security exchange firm’s local manager, Asad Aziz, and has started the investigation.

The FIA Crime Cell arrested Faraz on Eid when he was leaving to offer prayers near the railway crossing in Model Colony, Malir. The FIA confirmed that the culprit was involved in a fraud of Rs 55 million and was using different accounts for the illegal transfer of money. jamil khan

PPA to hold Child Rights Conference

Karachi—The Child Rights group of Pakistan Pediatrics Association (PPA) in collaboration with Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA - Sindh) and Konpal is organising the 9th National Pediatric Conference on “Child Rights, Abuse and Neglect” at College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) here from December 19-21.

The conference will begin with a thematic lecture,”Protect Child Rights Build a Better Pakistan “ by Professor Abdul Ghaffar Billoo followed by an open forum discussion on Role of NGO and INGO for promotion of child Rights, from 3-5 p.m.Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect with specific reference to street /runaway children /child labour will be the topic for one of the series of open forum discussions, scheduled for December 20, from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. Discussion on Hospital Child Protection committees in Pakistan-Sharing Experience and Problem Encountered will be held the same day, from 3 to 4.30 pm.

Open forum discussion on Terrorism and Violence Against Children is planned for December 21 from 3-4.30 pm.Seven different scientific sessions covering wide array of topics as Child Rights, Child Labour, Neglect, Child Sexual Abuse, Juvenile Justice System, Child Rights in Islam, Corporal Punishments, Children in Arm conflicts, Ethical Issues etc are also integral part of the three day programme.—APP

Sindh Governor thanks political parties for cooperation during Eid

Sindh Governor Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khan has thanked and praised all the political parties for extending their cooperation during the Eid ul Azha.In a statement here on Thursday, he said that the credit goes to all the political and religious parties such as Jamat-i-Islami, Awami National Party, Pakistan Peoples Party, Sunni Tehrik, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Jamiat-i-Ulema-i-Islam, Jamiat-i-Ulema-i-Pakistan and leaders of other parties.

The Governor also praised the City Government and nazims and administrations of 18 towns in the metropolis for prompt removal and disposal of offals of one million sacrificial animals slaughtered in karachi on the occasion of Eid ul Azha.He felicitated Syed Mustafa Kamal on the excellent performance of the City Government Karachi. Dr. Ishrat also praised the performance of the elected representatives, administration, police, Rangers for the maintenance of the law and order during Eid ul Azha. He said that the people celebrated Eid with the religious fervour. The Governor also felicitated the people on the occasion of Eid ul Azha.Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Thursday met Governor, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad at Governor House and extended him Eid greetings.

The Governor also responded with good wishes for Chief Minister and extended eid felicitations. On the occasion both expressed satisfaction over better law and order situation during Eid-ul-Azha and in this regard appreciated the efforts of elected representtatives, administration, police, rangers and LEAs. They also thanked the people and felicitated them.They said that with Allah’s blessings, the situation remained conducive throughout the province during which the people shopped with peace and celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with traditional spirit and religious fervour.

They expressed the hope that people would demonstrate the sane unity, brotherhood and understanding during all the days of the year.On the occasion both exchanged views on matters of mutual interests and government performance in various sectors.Meanwhile, the new US Consul General Stephen G. Feken, Thursday called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan at Governor House.He remained with the Governor for sometime and exchanged views on matters of mutual interests.

Four killed as building collapses

The number of children killed in the collapse of an under construction building in Baldia Town rose to four when two more children succumbed to injures at Civil Hospital here Wednesday.Two children were killed and eight injured when an under-construction house collapsed in Baldia Town in wee hours of Wednesday.

According to Edhi sources the deceased and injured were stated to be scavengers and were sleeping in the uunder construction building in Yusuf Goth of Baldia Town. when the incident took place.

Hospitals in Karachi

Administrated by Federal Government
Labtest Hospital
Combined Military Hospital, Malir Cantt.
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (J.P.M.C.), [1]Rafique Shaheed Road
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases [2]
National Institute of Child Health[3].
PNS Rahat, Karsaz.
PNS Shifa, Defence Housing Society.
Shoukat Omer Memorial Hospital, Shah Faisal Colony.

Administrated by Sindh Government

Civil Hospital, Baba-e-Urdu Road.
Civil Hospital(Burns Centre) [4]
Kulsum Bai Valika Social Security Hospital (K.V. Hospital), Mangopir Road, S.I.T.E..
Nazimabad Chest Clinic, Nazimabad.
Ojah Institute of Chest Diseases, University Road.
Police Hospital.
Sindh Government Children Hospital,
Sindh Government Hospital Korangi, Korangi.
Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad, Liaquatabad.
Sindh Government Hospital Lyari, Lyari.
Sindh Government Hospital New Karachi, New Karachi.
Sindh Government Qatar Hospital, Orangi Town.
Sindh Government Services Hospital, M. A. Jinnah Road.
Sindh Institute of Skin Diseases
Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), [5]
Skin & Social Hygiene Centre, Preedy Street, Saddar.
Social Security Hospital, Landhi.

Administrated by City District Government, Karachi

Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Block 5, Nazimabad.
Institute of Infection Diseases (Leprosy Hospital).
Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases.
Lyari General Hospital, Lyari
Spencer Eye Hospital, Lee Market.
Sobhraj Maternity Home.

Administrated by Federal Government

Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine.(K.I.R.A.N. HOSPITAL)

Private Institutions

A.O. Clinic, Block 7, North Nazimabad Town [6]
Advance Radiology Clinic, Gulshan-e-Zahoor, Jamshed Town.
Aga Khan Maternity Home Kharadar, Kharadar.
Aga Khan Maternity Home Karimabad, Karimabad, F.B. Area.
Aga Khan University Hospital, Stadium Road.[7]
Akhtar Eye Hospital[8], Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Al-Ain Eye Hospital, P.E.C.H.S..
Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Malir Town [9]
AL-MUMTAZ MEDICAL COMPLEX, Malir Town
Al-Mehrab Tibbi Imdad. [10]
Ankle Saria Hospital, Opp. Reno Cinema,.
Asghar General & Psychiatric Hospital, Block-B, North Nazimabad Town.
Ashfaque Memorial Hospital, University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Ausaf Poly Clinic, Sector 5 C/3, North Karachi.
Dr. Ataur-Rehman Eye Clinic & Hospital, Hasan Centre, Block-16, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Bait-ul-Sakoon Cancer Hospital[11]
Bantwa Memon Hospital.
Bismillah Taqee Institute of Health Sciences & Blood Diseases Centre [12]
Burhani Hospital[13], Gari Khata, Saddar Town.
Baqai University Hospital, Block 6, Nazimabad. [14]
Children Cancer Hospital[15].
Chiniot General Hospital[16], Sector 2 ½, Korangi Town.
City Chest Clinic, Chand Bibi Road,.
Darul Sehat Hospital (Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry), Gulistan-e-Jauhar.
Darul Shifa Imam Khomeini Hospital[17], Nad-e-Ali Square, Jafar-e-Tayyar, Malir Town
Dr. Ghafoor Medical Centre, Naseerabad, Ayesha Manzil, Gulberg Town, F.B.Area.
Habib Medical Centre, Karimabad, F.B. Area.
Haji Rang Illahi Hospital, Block 4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Hamdard University Hospital, Taj Complex, M.A. Jinnah Road. [18]
Health Care Hospital, Block A, North Nazimabad.
Hamid Hospital, Landhi, Quaidabad.[19]
Holy Family Hospital, Soldier Bazar.
Ibn-e-Seena Hospital Complex, Block 6, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, University Road. [20]
Mama Care Centre, Gulistan-e-Jauhar
Imam Clinic and General Hospital, Water Pump Chaurangi, North Nazimabad.
The Indus Hospital, Korangi. [21]
Jinnah Medical College Hospital, Shaheed-e-Millat Road.[22]
Karachi Adventist Hospital K.A.H., M.A. Jinnah Road.
Karachi National Hospital K.A.H., M.A. Jinnah Road.
Kharadar General Hospital.
Kidney Centre Post Graduate Training Institute. [23]
Kutiana Memon Hospital.Kharadar karachi
Lady Dufferin Hospital, Chand Bibi Road, Near Civil Hospital,. [24]
Landhi Korangi Medical Centre, Sector 5, Korangi.
Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust Eye Hospital (L.R.B.T.), [25]
Liaquat National Hospital, Stadium Road. [26]
Life Care Hospital, Near Orangi Police Station, Orangi Town.
Malir Chest Clinic, Malir Town.
Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC). [27]
Masoomeen Hospital.Moosalane Near Kharadar
Medishield Hospital, Rimpa Plaza, M.A. Jinnah Road.
Midcity Hospital,Off Stadium Road.
Murshid Hospital and Health Care Center.
Nazimabad Hospital, Block 2, Nazimabad.
Nihal Hospital, Kala Board, Malir Town.
National Medical Centre, D.H.A. Phase-I, D.H.A.
Osmania Trust Hospital A project of Hyderabad Relief & Rehabilitation Trust, Hyderabad Colony, Karachi
Orthopedic and Medical Institute (O.M.I.), Depot Lines, Saddar.[28]
Patel Hospital, Block 4, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. [www.patel-hospital.org.pk]
Rahim hospital , gulberg town , karachi
Rehman Memorial Hospital, Rizwan Housing Society.
Remidial Centre, Block J, North Nazimabad.
Saifee Hospital, Block-F, North Nazimabad. [www.saifeehospital.com.pk]
Samdani Hospital, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Shan Hospital, N.I.P.A. Chowrangi, Gulshan Town.
South City Hospital.
Dr.Shabbir Eye,Maternity Home and General Hospital, Metrovil 1, S.I.T.E
Tabba Heart Institute, Block 2, F.B. Area.
Taj Eye Hospital, Block 10, F.B. Area.
Usman Memorial Hospital.
Universal Medical Training Centre & Hospital, Nazimabad.
Zainab Punjwani Memorial Hospital. [29]
Zubaida Medical Centre C.P Berar Society karachi . [30]
Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi.
Mujtabai General & Meternity Hospital New Karachi Sec. 5L

Dental Surgery

'Dr. Salman Dental Surgery' Block N north nazimabad Karachi
'Muhammad Dental Clinic Basera Apartment block-2 Gulshan-e-Iqbal,near moti mahal 021-6016141'*
Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine A.I.D.M., Sunset Boulevard, Defence Housing Authority.
Alvi Dental Hospital A.D.H., Sindhi Muslim Society.
The Dental Clinic, Blessing Plaza, Block K, North Nazimabad.
Dr. Jehangir Abbas Dental Clinic, Block 3, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Dr. M. Mumtaz Ahraf, Consultant Dental Surgeon, Mother Care Hospital, Block 10, F.B.Area.
Dr. M. Sikander Jangda Dental & Oral Surgeon, Mazhar Arcade, Bahadurabad.
Hill Park Hospital, Shaeed-eMillat Road]].
Dr Sarwat & Associates DSA Home page, Saba Avenue, Defence Housing Authority.
Rehman Dental Surgery, Maskan Chowrangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Dr. Mudassir Hussain, dental surgeon, Dentistry, Sector-8, North Karachi

SECP directives to end floor-price rule by Friday

The SECP and stock market’s guns are silent for now since chairman of the apex regulatory body left Saturday’s (Dec 06) meeting inconclusive with his last words on record that he would himself issue directives on floor in a day or two. “No communication has been built so far from both sides of the fence i.e. (1) Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SEC), and (2) the officials of local bourses, and none of them tried to approach each others on the issue of floor,” officials of two sides verified.

SECP officials, however, endorsed that directives to end the floor-price rule on Dec 15 would be sent to the three local bourses last by Friday, Dec 12. “The SECP does not work on government holidays and the issuance of directive would not be delayed beyond Dec 12,” they reiterated.The staff of the Commission would resume office on coming Thursday, Dec 11, after celebrating Eid, it was learnt.“Local bourses i.e. Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad do not have powers more than the apex regulatory body and if SECP has once issued directives in any regard then bourses have to comply it. This is the Commission’s legal position,” replied a Commission-Director.Floor to stay beyond Dec 15:

A member-director on KSE Board, however, was of the firm belief that floor-mechanism would stay beyond the verbally given deadline of Dec 15 by SECP.As far as the question of SECP directives on floor is concerned then they would only be acceptable to the bourse if directive were included an applicable solution regarding the leverage market, he added.If SECP ruling would be of one line sentence like “Remove the floor on Dec 15”, and included nothing else like how to resolve the issue of massive leveraging in market then markets have a right to approach the Supreme Court and obtain a stay order.“According to the hierarchy of our legal system, Supreme Court holds the top-most position in Pakistan and it is also over and above any apex regulatory body e.g. SECP,” explained the director. “Moreover, the Board of Directors of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has powers to shut the market down and this is our legal position,” he replied.“We will decide what to do ahead of SECP directives if are issued to us. Otherwise we have held no internal (formal or informal) nor the any external meetings since Saturday, Dec 06,” he said.

He affirmed that Board of Directors of Karachi Stock Exchange Board will not let its members down owing to their weak financial positions and only an applicable solution can convince market representatives to act in compliance with SECP directives.Officials of both the sides, however, said that what so ever measures would be taken at markets, they will be taken in accordance with ‘mutual consent’, which is the past practice of two regulators (i.e. SECP & other bourses), Extension in CFS rollover likely: One of the applicable solutions that the three bourses had put before SECP-Chairman Razi-ur-Reham was the extension in CFS rollover period by six moths and KSE Board expects this to be included in the directives, which are heard to be issued by Commission regarding floor removal.

This complicated situation emerged after IMF barred government from using public money to bailout a cash-starved stocks market last week. Markets have entered into the fourth month under floor-rule since it was introduced on Aug 27.The reason for imposing floor was to escape from likely default situation by the market members, as KSE 100-share Index had fallen by about 41 per cent amid an outflow of about Rs2 trillion market capitalisation by Aug 27 from its peak position of 15,676 points on April 18, this year. At current, market is still staying around Aug 27’s floored position.

Chances of increase in dengue fever cases after rains’

There are chances of an increase in the number of dengue fever cases after the recent rains, Dr Qaiser Sajjad, the former general secretary of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Karachi, said on Monday.He said that dengue could become an epidemic if proper measures were not taken to prevent the disease.

Sindh Additional Secretary Health Captain Majid said, however, that the trend over the past four years shows that dengue cases are reported till November in Karachi and new cases are not reported after the cold wave in December.Dengue Haemorrhagic Shock (DHS) was much more lethal than dengue fever, Dr Sajjad said. The former is life threatening because it erodes the number of platelets to an alarming level.

The former PMA general secretary said that DHS is caused when dengue-carrying mosquitoes bite the same person for the second time.The prevalence of the disease is more due to the improper drainage system in the city, he said, adding that this allows water to accumulate at many places.If water could not be removed, chemicals or oil should be sprayed on it, Dr Sajjad said.Anti-mosquito sprays should also be carried out, even inside trains, buses and planes to ensure extermination of mosquitoes to stop their spread in any part of the city and country.

Meanwhile, Captain Majid said that fumigation was the duty of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK), and there is no harm in carrying out another round of fumigation after the rain. EDO Health Dr A.D. Sajnani could not be contacted despite repeated attempts.