30 May 2004 Sunday 10 Rabi-us-Saani 1425 3 wars fought under dictatorship: Benazir ISLAMABAD, May 29: Since the day of independence, the three wars, which were fought between India and Pakistan, took place under military dictatorships, said the former prime minister and chairperson of Pakistan People's Party, Benazir Bhutto. ... Rulers followed foreign agenda: PML-N leader ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz information secretary, Siddiqul Farooque, on Saturday said every military ruler had followed the agenda of the foreign masters and none of them was sincere to the nation. ... Many PPP office-bearers to miss party meeting in London KARACHI, May 29: Many of the middle tier office-bearers of Pakistan People's Party would not be able to attend the party's important meeting ... JI vows to fight imperialism DERA GHAZI KHAN, May 29: The government has been ripped to shreds for withdrawing its moral and political support for Kashmiris. ... Altaf terms bomb blasts anti-Sindh conspiracy HYDERABAD, May 29: MQM leader Altaf Hussain on Saturday termed the recent bomb blasts in Karachi part of an anti-Sindh conspiracy, and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement would resist attempts to federalise the port city, or separate it from Sindh. ... Minister says terrorists feel threatened ISLAMABAD, May 29: Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat has said noose around terrorists has been tightened and they are feeling that their safety has been endangered in the country. In a state of confusion they might try to strike back, the minister told BBC Radio. ... Govt asked to enforce small claims ordinance ISLAMABAD, May 29: The National Judicial Policy-Making Committee on Saturday asked the government to enforce Small Claims and Minor Offences Ordinance 2002. ... Hearing of Shariat petitions' from tomorrow ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Federal Shariat Court will resume the hearing of Shariat petitions from Monday at its new premises on the Constitutional Avenue. Its offices were recently there. ... Intellectuals urged to guide government QUETTA May 29: Intellectuals should guide the people and the government in the right direction and present a realistic and impartial overview of the social circumstances, says Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mir Mohammad Yousuf. ... New water reservoir inevitable: Sherpao KARACHI, May 29: Federal Minister for Water and Power Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has categorically stated that a new water reservoir would have to be constructed to meet the future requirements of the country. ... Rs5.5bn for health sector under PSDP ISLAMABAD, May 29: The health sector is to get Rs5.5 billion for the financial year 2004-05 under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) against the demand of Rs6.81 billion, official documents suggest. ... Rs586m fixed for Women Div ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) has approved Rs586.037 million for women development and social welfare division under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2004-05 as against the Rs652.6 million allocated under the PSDP 2003-2004. ... Kashghar-Islamabad flights from June 8 URUMQI (Xinjiang), May 29: China is due to start a weekly flight from Kashghar to Islamabad from June 8 to help businessmen from the two sides increase bilateral trade which is currently on the decrease. ... Bohra leader arrives in Karachi KARACHI, May 29: At least 40,000 members of the Bohra community assembled in the National Stadium to welcome Dr Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin who flew in here on a special PIA flight on Saturday evening. ... Court issues notices to govt officials in CAA case KARACHI, May 29: Senior Civil Judge, Malir, Mrs Rana Shamsi, on Saturday issued notices to defence secretary, federal finance secretary and DG Civil Aviation Authority for July 10. ... Judicial inquiry ordered MUZAFFARABAD, May 29: AJK Prime Minister Sardar Sikandar Hayat on Saturday ordered the constitution of a judicial commission to probe into the Kathai incident which left one dead and 15 others wounded. ... Govt defends ban on five newspapers KARACHI, May 29: A Sindh government spokesman has defended the ban on five Karachi newspapers, saying that they were not only tarnishing the image of the press, but also promoting vulgarity and immorality in society. ... KACP concerned at Indian PM's remarks LAHORE, May 29: The Kashmir Action Committee, Pakistan, has expressed grave concern at the recent statements of Indian prime minister and foreign minister on Kashmir and urged the Pakistan government to take serious note of them. ...

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