25 April 2004 Sunday 04 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1425 Ponam demands election of constituent assembly KARACHI, April 24: Pakistan Oppressed Nations' Movement (Ponam) has demanded election of a constituent assembly on the basis of equality of nations to frame a constitution in accordance with the spirit of the 1940 resolution ... PPP welcomes EU resolution on regime's HR record ISLAMABAD, April 24: Pakistan People's Party on Thursday welcomed the European Parliament's resolution on military regime's human rights record and democracy and termed it encouraging for democratic forces in the country. ... No rollback of N-programme: Kasuri KARACHI, April 24: Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri has declared that Pakistan will enhance its nuclear capability and there is no question of a roll back in this regard. ... Govt policies tarnished country's image: Gul RAWALPINDI, April 24: The subdued policies of Pakistani leaders after 9/11 have disgraced the country and spoiled its image in the comity of nations. ... US wants moderate Pakistan, says Rocca WASHINGTON, April 24: The United States has said our goal is a Pakistan that is secure, prosperous and a moderate democracy, contributing to growth and stability in the region. ... Secure environment offered to investors: Jamali addresses Boao forum BOAO, April 24: Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said on Saturday Pakistan offered a secure and favourable environment to investors with generous fiscal and tax concessions available. ... PA adopts resolution on plant breeders QUETTA, April 24: Balochistan Assembly on Saturday adopted a resolution, moved by Agriculture Minister Maulana Faizullah, demanding the federal government to legislate on the rights of plant breeders in consultation with the provincial assembly. ... Charges framed against Naqvi, Sial RAWALPINDI, April 24: The anti-terrorism court no 1 here on Saturday framed charges against chief of the banned Islami Tehrik Pakistan (ITP) Allama Sajid Naqvi and former MNA Nawab Amanullah Khan Sial in Maulana Azam Tariq's murder case. ... Statement in case against Amir Khan recorded KARACHI, April 24: The statement of magistrate was recorded on Saturday before an anti-terrorism court, headed by Judge Feroz Mehmood Bhatti, in killing case against Mohajir Qaumi Movement's vice-chairman Amir Khan and its activist Muhammad Tariq. ... Bill against honour killing soon, says Nilofar QUETTA, April 24: A bill for the legislation against honour killing would soon be moved in parliament after the approval of the Federal Cabinet. ... Federal govt to control Comsats IT Institute: Punjab to get Rs450m LAHORE, April 24: The Punjab government has decided to let the Comsats IT Institute continue operating under the control of the federal government. ... Scientists to access all country labs ISLAMABAD, April 24: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has started a programme under which scientists and researchers will have access to the equipment available at any sophisticated research organization of the country. ... Uplift plan to be put before cabinet in 2 months: Atta - 16th PNEC convocation KARACHI, April 24: Minister In-charge Science and Technology Dr Attaur Rahman has said that the government is preparing a national action plan for development with a prime focus on maximum use of science and technology. ... Refugees oscillate between hope and pessimism PESHAWAR, April 24: Afghan refugees, who intend to return home from a camp in the Kurram Agency after a UN-sponsored group repatriation programme gets underway, are forced to chose between one set of problems between a set of problems over another. ...

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