02 February 2004 Monday 10 Zilhaj 1424 Qadeer's removal criticized KARACHI, Feb 1: Politicians representing a cross section of the population have condemned the removal of the famous nuclear scientist Dr A.Q. Khan from the position of adviser to the prime minister on the strategic programme. ... MMA asks govt not to defame scientists ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal has requisitioned the National Assembly session on the issue of nuclear scientists' debriefing. The MMA has also demanded that the government should stop defaming the country's nuclear scientists ... Jamali to address AJK LA session ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: Prime Minister, Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali would address the joint session of AJK Assembly on Thursday (Feb 5) which will be telecast live by AJK TV which goes into operation on the day. ... Ex-PMs call for fight against tyranny ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: Former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif have greeted the nation and the Muslims throughout the world on Eidul Azha. ... Nation urged to show fraternity: President, PM's messages ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: President Pervez Musharraf has urged the nation to show the spirit of Islamic fraternity on Eidul Azha and seek blessings of Allah and the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) to confront challenges facing the country. ... PPP stages show of strength LARKANA, Feb 1: The People's Party Parliamentarians took out a procession in Kambar on Saturday to show its strength after the defection of Nawab Shabir Ahmed Chandio. ... Shujaat to visit India in April LAHORE, Feb 1: PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said on Sunday that he would visit India with a parliamentary delegation in April this year. ... Jeay Sindh leader passes away SHIKARPUR, Feb 1: A founding member of the Jeay Sindh Movement, Nisar Hakro, died here on Saturday. His body, wrapped in the Jeay Sindh flag, was buried at the Jeay Shah graveyard. ... Amrinder Singh - humble politician with princely background LAHORE, Feb 1: Standing in the beautiful gardens of the State Guest House, Sardar Amrinder Singh, the chief minister of the Indian Punjab, was not ruffled to be compressed by the local press. ... CMs of two Punjabs vow to improve ties LAHORE, Feb 1: Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and his Indian Punjab counterpart Capt Amrinder Singh said they would work to develop mutual relations in the fields of agriculture, art and culture, sports and education. ... Call to apprise people of major water projects ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: The People's Rights Movement (PRM) has demanded immediate public appraisal of all mega water projects launched in Pakistan over the past couple of decades given the announcement of the Asian Development Bank ... 33 million ID cards issued KARACHI, Feb 1: The National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) has issued 33 million computerized national identity cards so far. A senior Nadra official told Dawn ... Kabul restores incentives for tribesmen WANA, Feb 1: The Afghanistan government has restored incentives for tribesmen living along both sides of its border with Pakistan. These incentives were withdrawn following the Soviet invasion in the late 70s. ... Refugees celebrate Eid PESHAWAR, Feb 1: Afghan refugees celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervour in different parts of the NWFP and the adjacent tribal areas on Sunday. ... Indian team arrives on peace mission ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: A delegation of Indian anti-communalism group "Act Now for Harmony and Democracy" and Action Aid India arrived here on Sunday on a week-long tour to Pakistan as part of their peace and harmony mission. ... Islamabad ratifies convention to attract investment ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: Pakistan has ratified the Convention on the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards to attract overseas investment. Pakistan had been signatory to the New York convention since long ... Human rights: tough job for an American ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: Human rights can be a tough job these days if you happen to be an American. After the US campaign in Afghanistan and Iraq, the last thing that people in this part of the world want to listen to from an American is a lecture on human rights. ... Pakistan, US made efforts against terror: Powell ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said the people of Pakistan and the US have made joint efforts to rid the world of oppression and terror for the sake of peace and freedom. ... Suit against children's death filed LOS ANGELES, Feb 1: The Pakistani father of five children killed in a December blaze filed suit on Thursday against the owners of the apartment complex where they all lived. ... Security for PAF base beefed up KOHAT, Feb 1: Military authorities have beefed up security at the PAF base in Kohat, following seizure of three missiles and an incident of rocket firing over the past four days. ... Pakistan qualifies for SCO membership BEIJING, Feb 1: Pakistan has qualified to become a member of the key regional security grouping in Central Asia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an official of the SCO Secretariat said here on Sunday. ... NWFP's investment potential discussed PESHAWAR, Feb 1: The government is striving to streamline the development of natural resources as a base for the province's economic growth, says NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani. ... UK, EU envoys visit Lakki Marwat, Bannu PESHAWAR, Feb 1: British High Commissioner Mark Lyall Grant and Ambassador of the European Union Ilkka Uusitalo on Saturday visited Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts on the invitation of PML's secretary-general Salim Saifullah Khan. ... Leprosy in Pakistan contained, says Dr Ruth Pfau KARACHI, Feb 1: Leprosy, according to the World Health Organization's standards, has been controlled in the country, the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre chief said on Sunday. ... British Muslims contribute to UK's success, says Blair LONDON, Feb 1: Prime Minister Tony Blair greeting Eid to the Muslims in the United Kingdom has said that they have played a great role in the success and prosperity of Britain. ... Kathak performance enthralls audience KARACHI, Feb 1: The Pakistan-American Cultural Center presented scintillating Kathak dance performances on Saturday night. The director of the cultural affairs department at the PACC, Asma Ahmad, introduced the performers. ...

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