18 October 2004 Monday 03 Ramazan 1425 No plan now to quit NA, says PML-N leader LAHORE, Oct 17: The opposition parties have no tentative plan ready to follow suit of PAT's Dr Tahirul Qadri, who had announced resignation from his National Assembly seat on Friday as a protest against approval of the dual-office bill. ... PPP-P to decide future plan soon: Rabbani KARACHI, Oct 17: The deputy secretary-general of the Pakistan People's Party, Mian Raza Rabbani, has said that the PPP would decide its future strategy against the present regime's unconstitutional steps ... 'Uniform not necessary to deal with terrorism' ISLAMABAD, Oct 17: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has said she can deal with terrorism without holding the post of army chief. ... Munir slams Aziz LAHORE, Oct 17: The ARD deputy information secretary has criticized Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz for saying that the democratic model of Britain and the US may not suit local environment. ... PPP leader resigns HYDERABAD, Oct 17: Former federal minister and People's Party Parliamentarians leader Zafar Ali Laghari tendered his resignation from the PPP federal council and the basic membership of the party here on Sunday. ... Uniform issue dominates SC Bar poll campaign PESHAWAR, Oct 17: Three candidates are running vigorous campaigns ahead of the elections for the top slot of the Supreme Court Bar Association. ... SNF threatens to quit Ponam SUKKUR, Oct 17: The Sindh National Front will part ways with the Pakistan Oppressed Nations' Movement if the nationalist alliance takes part in the movement to be launched by the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy on the issue of the president's uniform. ... Sindh lacks unity of command: Mumtaz KARACHI, Oct 17: The chairman, Sindh National Front, Sardar Mumtaz Ali Bhutto, alleged on Sunday that the people were facing problems as the province was being run by 'four parallel governments'. ... JWP calls for talks on autonomy issue QUETTA, Oct 17: Jamhoori Watan Party leaders have said that the first meeting of the parliamentary committee in Islamabad formed by Senate to resolve issues between federation and provinces was encouraging as the response of major parties - the PML ... PPP-SB plans protest march HYDERABAD, Oct 17: The Pakistan People's Party (Shaheed Bhutto) will take out a procession here on December 28 against high prices of petroleum products and power tariff and inadequate prices of sugarcane and cotton. ... Government promoting harmony, says Ibad KARACHI, Oct 17: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that the present government has openly discussed even the most sensitive issues, and provided conducive environment for developing reconciliation and understanding on these. ... Ijaz urges ulema to promote harmony SIALKOT, Oct 17: Federal Religious Affairs Minister Muhammad Ijazul Haq has urged religious scholars of all sects to promote harmony and help the government prevent extremist elements from committing terrorism. ... More judges will be appointed soon: minister ISLAMABAD, Oct 17: State Minister for Law and Justice Shahid Akram Bhindar has said that the government will soon appoint more judges for speedy trail of cases to ensure provision of quick justice to the masses. ... Pakistan made difficult but right choice: Hillary WASHINGTON, Oct 17: The United States and Pakistan are facing several common challenges but terrorism is the most significant one, says Senator Hillary Clinton. ... Civil society's role vital for progress, say German MPs ISLAMABAD, Oct 17: Pakistan has a rich and dynamic civil society which can play its part in the growth and progress of the country. ... Kashmir leaders ready to promote reconciliation SRINAGAR, Oct 17: With a ceasefire holding on the Kashmiri borders and India and Pakistan still on track with their latest peace initiative ... Trade ties 'possible without Kashmir': Gujral returns LAHORE, Oct 17: Former Indian prime minister I K Gujral emphasized on Sunday the need for developing friendly and trade relations between Pakistan and India, rejecting the notion that resolution of the Kashmir dispute was necessary for the purpose. ... Lasting peace necessary: CM LAHORE, Oct 17: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has said that negotiations between Pakistan and India will leave far-reaching effects on the efforts to resolve their differences and establish peace in the region. ... Killing of hostage condemned ISLAMABAD, Oct 17: Speakers at a reference here on Sunday condemned the kidnapping and killing of Chinese surveyor Wang Peng and said such incidents won't impact on the time-tested Pakistan-China friendship ... Illegal ammunition seized near border QUETTA, Oct 17: A large haul of drugs and illegal ammunition, including anti-aircraft shells, has been seized from the Shaiban area in the Chagai district near the Afghan border. ... Qesco given one month to improve performance QUETTA, Oct 17: Water and Power Minister Laiquat Ali Jatoi has asked the executive engineers of the Quetta Electricity Supply Company to stop line losses and ensure proper meter reading, correct billing and timely distribution of bills within a month. ... Workers for 250pc raise in salaries LAHORE, Oct 17: The Pakistan Workers Confederation has submitted a 12-point memorandum of demands to the federal labour secretary for presentation to the government. ... Importance of course selection stressed PESHAWAR, Oct 17: Speakers at a seminar have urged students to choose correct courses for study in a foreign university so that they could avoid the problem of finding a suitable job. ... 500-year-old copy of Quran KARACHI, Oct 17: The National Museum of Pakistan has put on display a 500-year-old copy of the Quran for the month of Ramazan, says a press release. ...

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