07 November 2004 Sunday 23 Ramazan 1425 ARD warns of drive against Musharraf KARACHI, Nov 6: The combined opposition would soon launch a nationwide movement against Gen Pervez Musharraf's decision to retain the army chief's post along with the presidency. ... Fanatics trying to ignite clash of civilizations, says Benazir ISLAMABAD, Nov 6: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has expressed the fear that fanatics and extremists would try to bring about a clash of religions and cultures ... Rashid denies compromise on Kashmir KARACHI, Nov 6: Federal Minister for Information Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that Pakistan has not given up its principled stand on Kashmir but if India is sincere and willing to solve the issue, we are ready to go ahead. ... Wana peace depends on Afghan situation LAHORE, Nov 6: The problem of terrorism in Wana cannot be tackled totally and permanently unless this "menace is controlled elsewhere in the world, especially in Afghanistan." ... NAB serves notice on minister RAWALPINDI, Nov 6: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has been served with notice by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to appear before the court on November 9, an official source said. ... Doctor brothers' case KARACHI, Nov 6: An anti-terrorism court in Karachi on Saturday adjourned hearing of trial against Dr Akmal Waheed and his brother Dr Arshad Waheed, facing charges for sheltering Al-Qaeda, Jundullah activists, providing them funds and medical treatment. ... Five retired judges short-listed for arbitration ISLAMABAD, Nov 6: The federal government has received names of five retired judges of the superior judiciary, one of whom will be appointed as chairman of the arbitration committee to settle the dispute between NWFP and Wapda over the net hydel profit issue. ... ARF agrees to strengthen anti-terror cooperation: Pakistan wants terrorism defined BEIJING, Nov 6: Asia's only security forum has agreed to strengthen cooperation against threats such as terrorism, cross-border crime, drugs and small arms-trafficking, state media said on Saturday. ... Wapda finalizes Chashma plan ISLAMABAD, Nov 6: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has finalized a plan to irrigate additional 286,140 acres of land at a cost of Rs25.3 billion. ... WHO keen to assist Sindh govt projects KARACHI, Nov 6: The World Health Organization is planning to enhance the collaboration with the Sindh health department in near future. ... WFP to give Rs436m for primary education KARACHI, Nov 6: The World Food Programme will donate Rs436.520 million for the promotion of education among girls under the "Promotion of Primary Education for Girls in Sindh" project. ... NCA to train 3,000 computer experts, says Awais ISLAMABAD, Nov 6: The information technology ministry is providing technical and financial assistance to the National College of the Arts (NCA) to train over 3,000 professionals in the field of computer graphics and animation. ... Facilities being given to Kashmiri refugees KARACHI, Nov 6: Sindh Health Adviser Faisal Malik has said that Kashmiri refugees, living in Sindh, should not consider themselves aloof. They were being provided all basic health and other facilities in Sindh ... Saudi envoy's help sought MUZAFFARABAD, Nov 6: AJK Prime Minister Sardar Sikandar Hayat has sought the help of the Saudi Arabian ambassador for the release of a Pakistani national of Kashmiri-origin languishing in a Saudi jail for more than a year reportedly without any trial ... Afghan diplomat held with heroin PESHAWAR, Nov 6: The Crimes Investigation Department is interrogating the acting Afghan trade commissioner, who was arrested near the Board area on Friday allegedly with 1kg heroin and fake Pakistani currency notes. ... Hospital set on fire QUETTA, Nov 6: Hundreds of Afghan refugees attacked and set on fire a hospital and a school run by an American NGO in Girdi Jangle refugee camp in Chagai district, officials said on Saturday. ...

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