28 March 2004 Sunday 06 Safar 1425 PPP MNAs censure time allocation method: Debate on president's address ISLAMABAD, March 27: Some People's Party Parliamentarians MNAs are not happy over the decision of National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain to allocate time to political parties for taking part in debate on President Gen Pervez Musharraf's address to the joint sitting of parliament ... PPP goodwill team in Delhi NEW DELHI, March 27: A high-level delegation of Pakistan People's Party, led by Makhdoom Amin Fahim, arrived here on Saturday to promote goodwill and people to people contact between the two countries. Mr Fahim, who heads the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy and is the president of the PPP in parliament, ... PPP leader appeals to Benazir MUZAFFARABAD, March 27: Peoples Party Azad Jammu & Kashmir leader and MLA Sahibzada Ishaq Zafar has called upon PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto to remove Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry from the post of president of PPAJK "for the satisfaction of the party's diehard workers." ... Army never allowed democracy to flourish: PDF seminar KARACHI, March 27: Most of the participants of a seminar, held here on Saturday, were of the view that there was a facade of democracy in the country while the military leadership was the actual ruler, although it had no such rights. ... Opposition urged to work with govt QUETTA, March 27: Members of the opposition must play a positive role and utilize their capabilities for the province's development, says Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani. ... CM accuses politicians of duplicity BANNU, March 27: Duplicity shown by conventional politicians as well as those claiming to be the champions of Pukhtun rights has greatly damaged politics, says Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani. ... Wattoo 'not to get' any office in PML OKARA, March 27: The provincial housing and physical planning minister, Syed Raza Ali Gillani, has said there is no chance for Mian Manzoor Wattoo to get some office in the unified PML. ... Sajid Naqvi released RAWALPINDI, March 27: Chief of the banned Islami Tehrik-i- Pakistan (ITP) Sajid Ali Naqvi was released from the Adiala Jail here on Saturday. The Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi bench, on Friday had granted bail to Mr Naqvi in Maulana Azam Tariq murder case. ... Benazir shows concern over Rs40bn army corruption scam ISLAMABAD, March 27: The former prime minister and PPP chairperson, Benazir Bhutto, has expressed concern over the reports of Rs40 billion corruption scandal within the army. ... Court orders journalist's release on bail QUETTA, March 27: Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Mohammad Hashim Kakar has approved the bail application of a Pakistani journalist and ordered his release on Saturday. ... SAF Games set for an organized start ISLAMABAD, March 27: The 9th SAF Games beginning in Islamabad from March 29 have created quite a hype in the capital. Pakistan has been waiting since 2001 to host the games for promotion of a peaceful co-existence and harmony in the region. ... Health ministry told to submit report by 31st: Allegations against NIH ISLAMABAD, March 27: The Prime Minister's Secretariat has asked the ministry of health to reply to allegations of misappropriation at the National Institute of Health (NIH) by March 31. ... 67 more cities to have Ufone service by Dec, NA told ISLAMABAD, March 27: The Ufone coverage would be extended to additional 67 cities by the end of November, the National Assembly was told. ... Ata for introducing polymer technology in varsities ISLAMABAD, March 27: Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof Attaur Rehman, on Saturday said rubber, plastic and polymer technology should be introduced in public-sector universities and institutions of higher learning in the country. ... Wapda plans to reduce power losses: Rs4.1bn project submitted ISLAMABAD, March 27: The Water and Power Development Authority has decided to undertake an extensive Rs4.1 billion three-year programme to cut power and energy losses in the country. ... NFC award to be announced by 31st: Dareshak LAHORE, March 27: Punjab Finance Minister Sardar Hasnain Bahadur Dareshak has expressed optimism that thefederation and provinces would reach an agreement on aresource-sharing formula at the forthcoming meeting of National Finance Commission (NFC) in Quetta on Monday. ... Chinese team seeks closer economic relations KARACHI, March 27: The need for more emphasis on improving Pakistan-China economic cooperation, which is lagging behind political relationship, was stressed by Mr Xing Ming, leader of a six-member Chinese delegation currently on a visit to Pakistan. ... No clue to missile attack on Peshawar, say officials PESHAWAR, March 27: Investigators looking into Tuesday's missile attack on Peshawar were still groping in the dark as to the launching site despite the passage of four days ... PAF's graduation parade held NOWSHERA, March 27: A graduation parade was held at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur here on Saturday, making the culmination of No112 General Duty (Pilot) and No58 Engineering courses. ... Stable democracy termed investment friendly ISLAMABAD, March 27: Former Virginia governor James Gillmore III said Pakistan needs maximum 'democratic stability' along with improved law and order to attract more foreign investment particularly from the United States. ... Qayyum wants talks to succeed MUZAFFARABAD, March 27: Former AJK prime minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum extended the other day good wishes to the Maulana Abbas Ansari-led faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference for its second round of peace talks with India. ... Mehdi Hasan left in the lurch LAHORE, March 27: The government as well as artistes are showing apathy to the living legend of music, Ustad Mehdi Hasan, as they have done nothing for the ghazal singer suffering from paralyses for the last three-and-a-half-years. ... Province-wide human chain planned: Protest against disputed water projects HYDERABAD, March 27: The Anti-Greater Thal Canal Action Committee has decided to form a human chain from Karachi to Kammu Shaheed on April 30 in protest against the Kalabagh dam and Greater Thal canal projects. ... Pemra warns TV cable operators of action KARACHI, March 27: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), Sindh Region, has warned the cable operators to improve their service otherwise legal action will be taken against them. ... Visit successful, says Vietnamese president KARACHI, March 27: President of Vietnam Tran Duc Loung has described his visit to Pakistan as 'very successful'. Mr Loung was talking to Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad at Karachi airport before leaving for Hanoi on Saturday. ... Changes stressed in habits to prevent heart problems KARACHI, March 27: Speakers at a conference, on Saturday, noted that the lavish lifestyle of people, including cholesterol- rich diet, physical inactivity and smoking ...

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