02 July 2004 Friday 13 Jamadi-ul-Awwal 1425 Talks with politicians to continue, says PM ISLAMABAD, July 1: Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said on Thursday the PML government would continue negotiations with political forces present inside the country to have consensus on all political issues. ... Shujaat to visit all provinces: Party reorganization LAHORE, July 1: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi announced here on Thursday night that Prime Minister Shujaat Husain would soon visit all the provinces to reorganize and strengthen the PML. ... Dispute over leader of opposition starts anew ISLAMABAD, July 1: Tuesday's election of the leader of the house in the National Assembly has sparked a new controversy over the issue of the leader of the opposition. ... ARD meeting in Lahore on 5th ISLAMABAD, July 1: A meeting of the heads of component parties of the Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) has been convened in Lahore on July 5, a source told Dawn. ... Baloch sees no chance of fresh elections LAHORE, July 1: The MMA sees no threat to the incumbent system, and believes that there is no chance of fresh general elections in the near future, arguing that rulers cannot afford to take such a risk. ... Division of power ISLAMABAD, July 1: Prime Minister in-waiting Shaukat Aziz is likely to enjoy autonomy on economic matters but in the interim period, he will have to take into account the advice of Prime Minister Chaudhri Shujaat Hussain on political issues. ... Tough time ahead for Shaukat ISLAMABAD, July 1: The October 2002 elections in the two constituencies, vacated to get Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz elected as Member of the National Assembly, were termed highly controversial by the political parties and other organizations ... Rulers trying to impose dictatorship, says MMA KARACHI, July 1: A Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal leader on Thursday termed the resignation of former prime minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali a cruel joke with democracy and said the rulers were trying to impose dictatorship on the country. ... ARD seeks world support: PPP activist's murder probe ISLAMABAD, July 1: Deputy information secretary of the Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) Munir Ahmed Khan has asked other countries to put pressure on the government to take strict action against those responsible for the killing of PPP activist Munawwar Suharwardy. ... CEC lays procedure to update electoral rolls ISLAMABAD, July 1: Chief Election Commissioner Chief Justice (retd) Irshad Hassan Khan announced on Thursday the procedure to update the electoral rolls for the forthcoming Local Government elections. ... Benazir now faces stiffer charges in Switzerland GENEVA, July 1: Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto now faces more severe money laundering charges against her in Switzerland, paving the way for her trial before a Swiss jury, legal officials and lawyers said on Thursday. ... Black Prince issues fresh statement Case against Zardari MULTAN, July 1: Alleged international drug trafficker Mushtaq Malik alias Black Prince has submitted his statement to a court through his counsel in Lahore to retract his previous statement in which he had alleged that Asif Ali Zardari was involved in narcotic trade. ... PA hopes Shujaat will help NWFP PESHAWAR, July 1: The NWFP Assembly on Thursday congratulated Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on his assuming the office of prime minister and hoped that he would work to eradicate poverty and end unemployment and help the NWFP in securing its rights. ... MQM blamed for poor law, order KARACHI, July 1: The Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy, Sindh chapter, questioned on Thursday the Muttahida Qaumi Movement's claim of protecting the rights of the people of Karachi ... No decision on new NFC strategy, says minister KARACHI, July 1: Sindh finance minister Syed Sardar Ahmed has said that no decision has been taken yet about any new strategy to be adopted at the next meeting of the National Finance Commission. ... Senate body concerned over hostage's fate ISLAMABAD, July 1: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights chairman, Senator S. M. Zafar, and the committee members have expressed concern over a report by a TV channel that Amjad Hafeez, who was taken hostage in Iraq a few days ago, may be beheaded. ... Rs160m project to mitigate concerns of N-accidents ISLAMABAD, July 1: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) is planning to start soon a Rs160 million project Enhancement of Radiological Surveillance at National Level to mitigate concerns about terror of nuclear accidents. ... PTA chief sees scope for investment ISLAMABAD, July 1: Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Maj-Gen (retired) Shahzada Alam Malik on Thursday said in view of the rapid growth of the GDP and the large population of the country ... US concerned over missile tests WASHINGTON, July 1: The United States said on Thursday that continued missile tests in South Asia were a cause of deep concern for Washington. ... Nine Harkat activists indicted in blast case KARACHI, July 1: Nine workers of the banned Harkatul Mujahideen Al-Aalmi were indicted on Thursday in the Macedonian Consulate bomb blast case by an anti-terrorism court (ATC). ... Women suicide bombers ready, says held activist KARACHI, July 1: The banned militant group of Lashkar-i- Jhangvi has prepared women suicide bombers for attacking imambargahs in the city, a suspected mastermind of bomb blasts at two mosques told police. ... Varsity teachers vow to resist TTS, MUO ISLAMABAD, July 1: The Federation of All-Pakistan Universities' Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has again resolved to oppose the Higher Education Commission's Tenure Track System (TTS) and Model University Ordinance (MUO) in the public sector universities. ... Teachers reject tenure track system PESHAWAR, July 1: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (Fapuasa) has rejected the proposed 'tenure track system', describing it as a conspiracy to create division among teachers. ... Non-Nato status a 'threat' to country LHCBA resolution LAHORE, July 1: The Lahore High Court Bar Association on Thursday urged parliament and political parties not to approve Pakistan's status as a non-NATO US ally because it was fraught with dangers to the national security. ... APHC slates statement of Indian minister ISLAMABAD, July 1: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference, AJK and Pakistan Chapter, has condemned the recent statement of Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukerjee in which he ruled out the repeal of tough anti-terror laws and reduction in troops in Occupied Kashmir. ... JKLF terms talks with India disappointing MUZAFFARABAD, July 1: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Amanullah Khan has termed the outcome of the India-Pakistan secretary level talks "highly disappointing." ... Nationalist leaders call for full autonomy HYDERABAD, July 1: Sindhi and Seraiki nationalist leaders have demanded that all nationalities of the country be given full autonomy. They were speaking at a meeting organized by the Jeay Sindh Mahaz (Junejo) to mark the anniversary of One Unit at the Basant Hall here on Thursday. ... Afghan troops defuse bomb at Torkham PESHAWAR, July 1: Border guards tightened security at the Torkham checkpoint after Afghan troops defused a time-bomb found in a truck on Thursday. Sources told Dawn that the Russian-made time-bomb had been fitted in the empty truck parked at the Afghan customs checkpoint. ... Riaz Khokhar meets FMs of Laos, Vietnam JAKARTA, July 1: Foreign Secretary Riaz H. Khokhar had good mettings with the Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr Nguyen Dy Nien, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of People's Republic of Laos, Mr Somsavat Lengsavad ... Speakers express satisfaction over speedy disposal of cases ISLAMABAD, July 1: Speakers at the first round of 'knowledge-sharing seminars' organized jointly by the Asian Development Bank and Pakistan government in three cities expressed their satisfaction over the progress so far achieved under their Access to Justice Programme (AJP). ...

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