08 September 2004 Wednesday 22 Rajab 1425 ARD files 3 more motions in NA: Uniform, human smuggling ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Tuesday submitted three more motions to the National Assembly Secretariat on the issues of Gen Pervez Musharraf's uniform and human smuggling. ... PML, Patriots stand criticized QUETTA, Sept 7: Muttihada Majlis Amal's Deputy Parliamentary Leader in National Assembly Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has said that the Punjab chief minister cannot protect a uniformed president but the head of state in uniform can guarantee the continuation of the PML government ... PML leaders' stand on uniform criticized LAHORE, Sept 7: A PPP seminar here on Tuesday demanded trial on the charge of subverting the constitution of people who were advising Gen Pervez Musharraf not to quit the army post. ... Musharraf urged to keep army post PESHAWAR, Sept 7: The NWFP chapter of the Pakistan Muslim League has urged President Gen Pervez Musharraf not to shed his uniform till complete eradication of terrorism from the country and putting Pakistan on road to economic stability. ... PML slams attitude of PPP legislators KARACHI, Sept 7: The internal and external situation of the country demands that the president should not remove his uniform, and the Pakistan Muslim League legislators would shortly be moving a resolution in the next session of the Sindh Assembly. ... CEC's stern warning to commission officials ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: The Chief Election Commissioner Irshad Hasan Khan has cautioned employees of the commission against meddling in administrative affairs and said approaching political authorities in these matters may entail dismissal from service. ... MMA petition put off till 23rd: Karachi by-elections ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for Sept 23, the petition of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), pleading the court to hold fresh elections in Karachi for the two National Assembly seats. ... AC reserves order on Benazir's plea KARACHI, Sept 7: An accountability court reserved orders on an application submitted by the defence counsel for Benazir Bhutto, seeking amendment to the charge in a corruption reference. ... MMA calls for judicial probe into Qari's case FAISALABAD, Sept 7: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal has demanded that the government forms a high-powered judicial commission to probe the death of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam city president Qari Noor Muhammad in custody of police. ... Acting speaker not to attend MMA meeting PESHAWAR, Sept 7: Differences among various components of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal appear to have sharpened with NWFP assembly's acting speaker Ikramullah Shahid having refused to attend the alliance's parliamentary party meeting. ... MMA warns govt over raids KARACHI, Sept 7: Leader of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) and Naib Amir, Jamaat-i-Islami Prof Ghafoor Ahmed Ahmed on Tuesday warned the government to halt raids on madressahs and arrests of ulema ... Senator sees new era in Sino-Pakistan relations ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: In addition to strong and sustainable Sino-Pakistan relations at the government level, a new vista of fraternal political relation is opening up between them which will bring the two great nations closer ... PPP deplores privatization of colleges KARACHI, Sept 7: The executive committee of the People's Party Parliamentarians, Sindh, which met under the chairmanship of its new president Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Monday, deplored alleged manipulations in the recent by-elections and privatization of certain colleges of the city. ... 'Remaining 4pc had voted in referendum' LAHORE, Sept 7: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi came to the Punjab Assembly after a long time on Tuesday. But he had a number of good news for the people belonging to various walks of life. ... Three provinces oppose NFC reconstitution ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: Smaller provinces are reported to be against the federal government's plan to reconstitute the National Finance Commission (NFC), saying that nothing has changed since June 2004 and the prime minister continues to be its chairman. ... Govt urged to end operation in Balochistan ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: Speakers at a seminar here on Tuesday asked the government to immediately end the ongoing military operation in Balochistan, devise a political solution to the issue and ensure that people of the province are the real beneficiaries of development projects. ... Balochistan facing funds shortage: Centre asked to release Rs5bn ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: The Balochistan government is in serious crisis and is finding it difficult to meet its running expenditure owing to over Rs5 billion arrears held up by the centre. ... Unicef call for boosting primary education ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: Unicef has stressed on urgent and targeted approach to enhance primary education and capacity development of teachers. ... Pakistan readmitted to CPA WASHINGTON, Sept 7: Pakistan on Tuesday was readmitted to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the head of the country's parliamentary delegation assured the body that "Pakistan will enthusiastically participate in all the parliamentary activities of the Association." ... Rs93m pledged for health care PESHAWAR, Sept 7: The Canadian International Development Agency has pledged Rs93 million to improve the women and child healthcare in the NWFP, health department officials say. ... Research on sustainability in Hindu Kush region urged PESHAWAR, Sept 7: Speakers at an international conference on Monday called for conducting research for the sustainability of communities in the remote Hindu Kush mountain range. ... Concerted efforts needed to curb terrorism: Indian scholar KARACHI, Sept 7: Indian scholar and historian Mushirul Hasan believes that terrorism cannot be curbed through legislation or regulatory checks at airports but requires all countries, Muslim and non-Muslim, to make concerted efforts to isolate the terrorists. ... New system to check finger prints installed ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has acquired automatic finger print identification system (AFIS) aimed to eliminate chances of duplicate and forged computerized national identity cards (CNICs). ... 'Poverty main challenge in Fata' ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: Terrorism cannot be eliminated from Pakistan, even with the deployment of the whole army on the western borders, unless the government initiates sincere political ... AJK PM supports strong judiciary MUZAFFARABAD, Sept 7: AJK Prime Minister Sardar Sikandar Hayat has said that his government believed in the freedom of judiciary and will extend all out support to strengthen the institution. ... IOM to set up 1,000 centres to register refugees QUETTA, Sept 7: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will establish over 1,000 registration centres from Oct 1 to 3, to register Afghan refugees in Pakistan to cast votes in the forthcoming presidential election in their country. ...

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