07 September 2004 Tuesday 21 Rajab 1425 Supporting one dictator and reviling the other LAHORE, Sept 6: When Punjab Chief Minister and provincial PML president Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi appealed on Sunday to President Musharraf to stay in uniform for at least another five years ... Punjab PML endorses Pervaiz's decision LAHORE, Sept 6: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi said on Monday it was a unanimous decision of the Punjab PML to support Gen Pervez Musharraf in uniform as he had taken bold steps for the progress, prosperity and national development. ... Patriots want Musharraf in uniform for 10 years LAHORE, Sept 6: The Punjab PPP (Rao Sikandar faction) on Monday said that President Musharraf should retain his uniform for at least 10 years in the larger national interest. ... Opposition for action against Pervaiz LAHORE, Sept 6: The opposition in the Punjab Assembly on Monday demanded suo motu action against Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi on high treason charges for "inciting Gen Musharraf to violate the constitution." ... President is being misled on uniform issue: JI BANNU, Sept 6: Jamaat-i-Islami Naib Amir Senator Prof Mohammad Ibrahim has said that President Pervez Musharraf is bound to take off his military uniform by Dec 31 this year. ... PPP-P unveils white paper on Thar by-poll KARACHI, Sept 6: The Pakistan Peoples Party-Parliamentarian (PPP-P) has released a 'white paper' on the alleged manipulation and rigging in the by-election for NA-229 Tharparkar-I to the advantage of prime minister Shaukat Aziz. ... Opposition's conduct criticized KARACHI, Sept 6: Several provincial ministers have criticized the opposition's conduct during the Monday session of the Sindh Assembly and accused it of running away from a discussion on real issues. ... Uproar derails assembly session KARACHI, Sept 6: The requisitioned session of the Sindh Assembly was prorogued by Deputy Speaker Ms Rahila Tiwana amid an uproar triggered by her refusal to take up an adjournment motion ... Khuhro resents denial of debate KARACHI, Sept 6: The opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, has accused the treasury benches of supporting illegal immigrants in the province. ... Benazir concerned over water shortage ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has expressed concern over the alarming water shortage in the country which threatened to produce famine-like conditions. ... Durrani asked to focus on law, order ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has advised NWFP Chief Minister Mohammad Akram Durrani to focus on law and order and providing justice to the people. ... C'wealth should reconsider its decision: HRCP - Restoration of Pakistan's membership LAHORE, Sept 6: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has questioned the grounds on which the Commonwealth Ministerial Group (CWMAG) restored Pakistan's membership in May this year ... Hazara gets a big share in federal cabinet ABBOTTABAD, Sept 6: Hazara division got a big share in the federal government getting three of the four cabinet posts which went to the NWFP. The important slot of the deputy speaker of the National Assembly is also with the Hazara division. ... Construction work on new GHQ complex begins ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Monday inaugurated the construction work of new General Headquarters (GHQ) Complex at Sector E-10 with a pledge to strengthen the nation and defend the frontiers of the country. ... Nationalists form bodies to draw line of action QUETTA, Sept 6: The alliance of four Baloch nationalist parties has decided to requisition a provincial assembly session to discuss law and order situation, government excesses, state terrorism and extra-judicial killings of the people in the province. ... Defence Day of Pakistan observed in Balochistan QUETTA, Sept 6: The Defence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in Balochistan with traditional zeal and national fervour on Monday. The day-long celebrations began with special prayers in mosques for the integrity, progress and prosperity of the country. ... Defence Day meeting LAHORE, Sept 6: The PML-N on Monday observed the Defence of Pakistan Day with a big public meeting at Jallo and renewing the pledge to offer any sacrifice for the integrity of the country. ... SC always let generals amend Constitution, alleges PBC ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) Vice-Chairman Rasheed A. Razvi has said the Supreme Court has always allowed army generals to continue, for indefinite period, with the authority to amend the Constitution in case of successful revolutions. ... No institution can substitute parliament: CJ ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Nazim Hussain Siddiqui, on Monday said that no institution in a democratic system could substitute parliament. ... IT role in promoting economy lauded ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Telecom sector in Pakistan has experienced tremendous growth during the last four years, Minister for Information Technology Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said. ... 'Hurdles' in filing case: Death of Qari Noor FAISALABAD, Sept 6: Police is still in a fix about the registration of a 'murder' case of alleged Al-Qaeda activist Qari Noor Muhammad despite filing of a written application by his father-in-law, Qari Muhammad Tayyab, a week ago. ... Rashid invites 'constructive' criticism HYDERABAD, Sept 6: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Shaikh Rashid Ahmad has said the government will welcome constructive criticism by the press with a view to identifying mistakes of the rulers. ... Armymen likely to be used as teachers, says minister ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Federal Education Minister Javed Ashraf Qazi on Monday said army men might be used as teachers in a bid to achieve Education for All (EFA) target by the year 2015. ... Semi-autonomous bodies to get Rs1.1bn from govt PESHAWAR, Sept 6: The NWFP government intends to pay over Rs1.1 billion during the current financial year to some of its semi-autonomous bodies, according to official sources. ... Violation of FIA act alleged LAHORE, Sept 6: Seven 'influential' deputy-directors of the Federal Investigation Agency, who have been sent on deputation, are allegedly working in violation of the FIA Act, 1974. ... Only 24 cases of polio detected this year: Minister - WHO to provide $1.5m grant ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Pakistan is on the verge of polio eradication, and only 24 cases of the crippling disease have been identified this year so far. ... Experts call for research-based approach: 5-year plans formulation ISLAMABAD, Sept 6: Experts at a one-day seminar called for more research-based policies and programmes while formulating five-year plans for the country. ... Indian scholar stresses pluralism KARACHI, Sept 6: An eminent Indian scholar, Prof Mushirul Hasan, has stressed that living together in harmony was the only option left for us (Pakistanis and Indians). ...

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