28 June 2004 Monday 09 Jamadi-ul-Awwal 1425 Jamali's removal draws mixed reaction KARACHI, June 27: The ouster of Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali from the Prime Minister's House drew a mixed bag of reactions on Sunday from various political parties and other groups, with most of them condemning the move, and some welcoming it. ... Change of PM won't make a difference: leaders HYDERABAD, June 27: Leaders of public opinion have criticized the powers that be over resignation of Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali as the prime minister and said those who support dictators are always shunted out at the will of the rulers. ... Shaukat to fulfil US agenda: JUP LAHORE, June 27: The JUP (Nifaz-i-Shariat) alleges that the change in federal political setup is being brought about at the behest of the US to accomplish the sole super power's agenda through Shaukat Aziz. ... Shaukat's nomination as PM criticized PESHAWAR, June 27: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam has termed the resignation of Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali and nomination of Chaudhry Shujaat as caretaker prime minister and that of Shaukat Aziz as the next prime minister a major blow to democracy ... System is in danger, say political leaders PESHAWAR, June 27: Political leaders of the mainstream parties expressed concern on Saturday at the resignation of prime minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali, saying the move would shatter the democratic system in the country. ... Imran wants opposition parties to unite LAHORE, June 27: Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf chairman Imran Khan has alleged that the country is being controlled through 'files', a reference to the alleged use of the NAB for changing loyalties by politicians. ... JWP backs ARD's struggle for democracy QUETTA, June 27: Leader of the Jamhoori Watan Party Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti has assured the ARD President Makhdoom Amin Faheem of his party's support for the alliance's struggle to restore democracy in the country. ... Police foil MMA bid to hold peace rally KARACHI, June 27: Massive deployment of the police and blockade of various roads on Sunday thwarted the efforts mounted by the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) to hold a 'peace' march near the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam. ... MMA slams govt for manhandling activists KARACHI, June 27: Central leader of Jamat-i-Islami Senator Ghafoor Ahmad slammed the Sindh government's ban on the entry of two leaders of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal and demanded removal of Governor Ishratul Ibad for being what he called partisan. ... Law and order top priority, says CM KARACHI, June 27: Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim said on Sunday that bringing about an improvement in the law and order was top priority of his government and, as such, allocations for police and other law-enforcement agencies had been increased. ... Debate on budget concludes: 89 cut motions rejected KARACHI, June 27: The Sindh assembly on Sunday concluded general discussion on budget during which conflicting views on the NFC Award were echoed. ... Balochistan MPAs march on roads QUETTA, June 27: Opposition members in the Balochistan Assembly staged a walkout from its session on Sunday and marched on the main roads of the city, chanting slogans against what they called 'anti-people budget.' ... Confidence in Jam Yousuf reposed QUETTA: June 27: The provincial Parliamentary Party of the Pakistan Muslim League on Sunday reposed full confidence in the leadership of Chief Minister Jam Mir Mohammad Yousuf and rejected any move to change the leader of the house. ... Pro-democracy drive to go on: lawyers QUETTA, June 27: The Pakistan Bar Council and the Supreme Court Bar Association have said that there will be no rule of law and political stability in the country unless the army's involvement in politics and constitutional matters comes to an end. ... Call to scrap blasphemy law, Hudood ordinance ISLAMABAD, June 27: Speakers at a consultative workshop here on Sunday asked the government to repeal the blasphemy law and Hudood Ordinances, saying these laws have always been misused and caused intolerance in society. ... KSE chief felicitates Shaukat Aziz KARACHI, June 27: Moin Fudda, the Managing Director of Karachi Stock Exchange, congratulated Mr Shaukat Aziz on Sunday for his nomination as the prime minister of Pakistan ... Four to rejoin AJK cabinet MUZAFFARABAD, June 27: Four former AJK ministers and a parliamentary secretary, whose resignations were accepted two months back, will be reinducted into the cabinet next month, one of them disclosed here on Saturday. ... Economic blockade lifted for 10 days PESHAWAR, June 27: NWFP Governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah has conditionally lifted restrictions imposed under the Frontier Crimes Regulations on the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe of South Waziristan Agency for a 10-day period on Sunday morning. ... Joint investigation teams to quiz Jehadis RAWALPINDI, June 27: The government has decided that the Pakistani nationals released from different Afghan jails will be sent to their respective provinces for debriefing by the joint investigation teams, an official source told Dawn. ... BMT last option for thalassaemic children KARACHI, June 27: Measures including provision for bone marrow transplant in public sector hospitals are urgently required, as more than 6,000 children with Thalassaemia Major are born in Pakistan every year. ...

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