11 July 2004 Sunday 22 Jamadi-ul-Awwal 1425 Nomination papers accepted MITHI, July 10: The nomination papers of Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz were declared valid by Mithi Returning Officer Ghulam Mehdi Sangi here on Saturday after rejection of objections raised by a candidate. ... Shaukat will not represent people of Sindh: PPP KARACHI, July 10: The Pakistan Peoples Party has stated that Mr Shaukat Aziz would not represent aspirations of the people of Sindh, as he was a candidate of the regime which was denying the province its share of water. ... Postal ballots facility for Tharparkar, Attock voters ISLAMABAD, July 10: The Election Commission on Saturday announced that the government servants, members of the armed forces, holders of public offices ... Aziz promises development of Thar MITHI, July 10: Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said he does not believe in lip service and will take practical steps to resolve people's problems. ... Wana blitz to promote militancy, says Asif KARACHI, July 10: Ex-senator Asif Ali Zardari, the under-trial spouse of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, on Saturday said that the military operation in Wana tribal agency of South Waziristan would do nothing but promote militancy further. ... 'No foreign observer stopped from Wana' ISLAMABAD, July 10: Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat has said that no foreign observer has been stopped from visiting Wana, the headquarters of the South Waziristan Agency. ... Backlog cases a challenge: CJP ISLAMABAD, July 10: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Nazim Hussain Siddiqui on Saturday said the district judiciary was the backbone of any society, which could collapse if fair dispensation of justice was not ensured. ... Plea to uphold principles laid down in judges' case QUETTA, July 10: The President of Supreme Court Bar Association, Mr Tariq Mahmood, has asked the government to strictly uphold principles laid down in the judges' case regarding the promotion of judges in top courts as favouritism in the elevation of judges would negate justice. ... SHC issues notices to PIA authorities KARACHI, July 10: The Sindh High Court on Friday issued notices to PIA authorities in a writ petition seeking implementation of a Federal Service Tribunal order in a promotion case. ... Oilseed Board case referred to NAB ISLAMABAD, July 10: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Saturday directed the health ministry to develop and strengthen a viable accounting procedure for budgeting, pre-auditing ... Balance between population and resources urged: President's message on World Population Day ISLAMABAD, July 10: President Gen Pervez Musharraf has called for a comprehensive approach to have a balance between population growth rate and resources needed for sustainable development in the country. ... Pakistan for settling disputes peacefully: Gen Aziz KARACHI, July 10: The chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Aziz Khan, has said that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and is willing to go an extra mile to resolve disputes with India including that of Kashmir through dialogue. ... Sindh seeks WB help in water sector KARACHI, July 10: A meeting between the Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan, and a World Bank mission reviewed the cooperation of the bank in the water sector. ... Call to use S&T to promote peace in world NATHIAGALI, July 10: Science and technology should be used to promote peace and harmony in the world, said the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) chairman, Pervaiz Butt ... Country faces 700mw power shortage ISLAMABAD, July 10: Pakistan is currently facing an average power shortage of around 700mw owing to low hydel power generation and non-availability of power supply from two major independent power producers (IPPs) ... Recruitment agents fleecing people PESHAWAR, July 10: Many illegal recruitment agencies in the city are fleecing innocent people with a false claim of providing them jobs in foreign countries. ... Iraq: US expects Pakistan's help WASHINGTON, July 10: The Bush administration believes that with the largest army in the Islamic world, Pakistan can play a key role in raising a Muslim force for Iraq, diplomatic sources told Dawn on Saturday. ... US softens visa curbs for research scholars FAISALABAD, July 10: Pakistan is second to Nigeria in the world whose nationals misuse the US student visa to stay in the States illegally, says a US Education Foundation official. ... K-2 golden jubilee programme hailed ISLAMABAD, July 10: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Dr Syed Ghazi Gulab Jamal has said elaborate arrangements made by the government to hold K-2 golden jubilee celebrations are laudable. ... Kazakh delegation visits EOBI KARACHI, July 10: A delegation of Kazakhstan Capital Market met with the chairman, Employees Oldage Benefits Institutions, Muhammad Shafi Malik on Saturday. ... Need stressed for spreading Shah Latif's message HYDERABAD, July 10: Federal Privatization and Investment Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said a corner will be established in Karachi in memory of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. ... Sir Ganga Ram's abode on its last legs LAHORE, July 10: "It has become a place for criminals," reads a graffiti at the Smadhi of Sir Ganga Ram, pointing to the step-motherly treatment being meted out to the historic place by the authorities concerned. ...

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