10 August 2004 Tuesday 23 Jamadi-us-Saani 1425 Dialogue to resolve political issues: PM PESHAWAR, Aug 9: Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said on Monday that the federal government would continue to hold dialogue with all political forces to resolve issues facing the country. ... PTI asks PM to take notice of Pakistanis' plight ISLAMABAD Aug 9: The Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) has urged Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain to take notice of the plight of Pakistanis and foreigners, who have either been kidnapped, tortured or killed in the country ... Khatami backs efforts for Kashmir settlement ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: Iran has assured Pakistan full support on all issues including a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, says a message received here from Tehran. ... Arbab's comments on poll plea sought ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: Chief Election Commissioner Irshad Hassan Khan has sought the comments of Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim on the complaints of opposition parties regarding irregularities and violation of laws in connection with the forthcoming by-election in Tharparkar. ... PPP leader calls for fair polls MIRPURKHAS, Aug 9: Nawab Mohammad Yousuf Talpur, PPP MNA, who is supervising the pray's election campaign in NA-229, Tharparker, has alleged that the government has launched a victimisation campaign against PPP workers and leaders in the district. ... Govt accused of pre-poll rigging ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: Three members of Pakistan People's Party's election cell have lodged complaints with the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged misappropriation being committed by the ruling party ... Asif predicts dissolution of NA, PA's before Oct KARACHI, Aug 9: Asif Ali Zardari, husband of Ms Benazir Bhutto, on Monday claimed that Gen Musharraf was loosing grip on the country's affairs and this would lead to the dissolution of assemblies before October this year. ... ARD criticizes govt for bomb blasts in SITE KARACHI, Aug 9: The Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy, Sindh chapter, has expressed great concern over the bomb blasts in the SITE area in which innocent people were killed and wounded on Sunday. ... Benazir concerned over closure of SSGC office ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto has expressed concern over reports that the regional office of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in Larkana is being closed down. ... Anti-uplift forces set up terrorist camps: Jam QUETTA, Aug 9: Chief Minister Jam Yousuf has claimed that anti-development elements have established camps in Balochistan where they were providing training to outsiders for terrorist activities. ... Balochistan PA session begins today QUETTA, Aug 9: Heated debates are expected in the Balochistan Assembly session beginning from Tuesday as the opposition parties have decided to take on the government on issues like establishment of cantonments and the military operation in the province. ... PM to open health conference today ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain will open the first national health conference at the Convention Centre here on Tuesday. The theme of the conference is "Healthy nation - prosperous Pakistan". ... 310,700 cusecs inflow recorded at rim stations ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: The overall water inflow at various rim stations recorded on Monday was 310,700 cusecs with the total outflow of 235,080 cusecs. ... Students centre to be set up at veterinary varsity ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved a Rs35 million scheme regarding establishment of students services centre at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. ... C'wealth team, Yemeni envoy call on Soomro ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: A three-member delegation of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association led by its acting chairman Hashim Abdul Halim called on Senate Chairman Mohammadmian Soomro here on Monday. ... Concern raised over move to relax timings on PTV: Tobacco ads ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: The Network for Consumer Protection has expressed concern over a recent debate held by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information on relaxing timings on the state-owned Pakistan television for airing tobacco advertisements. ... LG system to remain in place, says NRB chief ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: Empowering people and exercising the authority through their chosen representatives is the spirit of true democracy. This was the gist of the speech delivered by National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) Chairman Daniyal Aziz ... CDA, ministry lock horns over new sectors ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: A row between the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and housing ministry on the issue of development of new sectors in Islamabad has worsened after the former barred the latter from developing sector G-14 and G-15, a source told Dawn. ... Lawyers to observe protest day on 13th KARACHI, Aug 9: The joint action committee of lawyers' representatives has urged the legal fraternity across the country to observe August 13 as a day of protest against military operation in Balochistan. ... Operation in Balochistan condemned KARACHI, Aug 9: Protest demonstrations were staged by different parties in front of Karachi Press Club against military operation in Balochistan, here on Monday. ...

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