19 January 2004 Monday 26 Ziqa'ad 1424 President's address is a roadmap to future: Jamali ISLAMABAD, Jan 18: Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has said that President Gen Pervez Musharraf's address at the joint session of the two houses of parliament is a comprehensive roadmap for the future challenges in the political, economic and diplomatic fields. ... Contradictions in president's address: PPP PESHAWAR, Jan 18: The Pakistan People's Party has vowed that its democratic struggle against what it called the "unconstitutional, immoral and illegal" rule of Gen Pervez Musharraf and his allies will continue ... MMA launches mass contact campaign KARACHI, Jan 18: Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal on Sunday launched a mass contact campaign for the enforcement of its 17-point Nizam-i-Mustafa programme which was described by the alliance as the only solution to the country's many problems. ... PPP leaders criticize MMA KARACHI, Jan 18: Terming the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal an inseparable part of the present government, the Pakistan People's Party has alleged that the MMA's walkout during President Musharraf's address to the joint session of Parliament was in accordance with the president's wishes." ... Senate resumes session today ISLAMABAD, Jan 18: The upper house will resume its sitting here on Monday in the parliament house building, after an interval of two days, after being adjourned on Friday. ... Zafarul Haq terms Musharraf a total failure ISLAMABAD Jan 18: The chairman of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and secretary general Motamar Alami Islami Raja Mohammad Zafarul Haq has said that Gen Pervez Musharraf has failed to fulfil all the promises ... President's address unconstitutional: PPP RAWALPINDI, Jan 18: The local chapter of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) here on Sunday congratulated the party leadership for observing protest during President Gen Pervez Musharraf's speech to a joint session of parliament on Saturday. ... Leaders vow to continue Noorani's mission KARACHI, Jan 18: The leadership of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) on Sunday pledged to continue its mission to "unite the Ummah" and "enforce the establishment of Nizam-i-Mustafa". ... PIA flight diversion to be probed: PML RAWALPINDI, Jan 18: Central Vice President of PML-Q Syed Kabir Wasti Suday said the government would order a probe into denial of landing and diversion of the PIA flights carrying parliamentarians. ... By-election in Jhang postponed ISLAMABAD, Jan 18: Chief Election Commissioner, Justice (Retd) Irshad Hasan Khan ordered the postponement of the by- election in National Assembly Constituency NA-89 Jhang ... Hisba Act: delay by CII criticized PESHAWAR, Jan 18: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal has expressed its concern over the delay in giving comments on the proposed Hisba Act by the Council of Islamic Ideology. ... PMA report criticizes govt policies KARACHI, Jan 18: The federal and provincial governments' health policies have been criticized by the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) in its annual report, released recently. ... Govt alive to air traffic potential, says Rao KARACHI, Jan 18: The government is fully alive to the enormous air traffic potential of the region and it has taken steps to encourage and facilitate the growth of aviation industry. ... Share of provinces may be increased: NFC meeting today ISLAMABAD, Jan 18: The federal government is likely to increase provincial share from the divisible pool up to 50 per cent under the sixth National Finance Commission (NFC) award ... RIUJ condemns media trial of journalist ISLAMABAD, Jan 18: The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) on Sunday condemned what it called a character assassination campaign launched against a senior journalist, Mubashir Zaidi ... N. Areas court yet to be set up GILGIT, Jan 18: The Ministry of Kashmir and Northern Areas Affairs (KANA) has failed to constitute a court of appeals for the region. Despite the clear directive of the Supreme Court on Dec 16, 2003 ... Kashmiris want say in peace process MUMBAI, Jan 18: A member of the Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mr Yusuf Tarigami, hoped here on Sunday the new peace initiative between Pakistan and India, launched at Islamabad ... Poets from across country enthrall city audience KARACHI, Jan 18: The All Pakistan Mushaira held under the aegis of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday evening successfully concluded on Sunday early morning. ... Three Pakistani drug pushers held in Kuwait KUWAIT CITY, Jan 18: Kuwait airport authorities have arrested three Pakistanis for allegedly attempting to smuggle 222 capsules of heroin hidden in their stomachs. ... Report sought on officials' foreign visits PESHAWAR, Jan 18: NWFP Chief Secretary Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has directed all the administrative secretaries to submit reports regarding their foreign trips, an official source said. ... Mosque attacked in Mansehra MANSEHRA, Jan 18: The workers of a religious group on Friday attacked an under-construction mosque and madressah of Ahl-i-Hadith people in Batagram and took away with them the doors, windows and zinc sheets of the building. ... Improvement needed in treatment to TB patients KARACHI, Jan 18: The Tuberculosis Control Programme in Sindh has entered into a very crucial phase and it is imperative that all out efforts are made to improve the quality of care provided to TB patients. ...

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