10 November 2004 Wednesday 26 Ramazan 1425 Benazir denies secret talks with govt ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: Former prime minister and chairperson of Pakistan People's Party Benazir Bhutto has contradicted a spate of press reports that the Musharraf regime is engaged in some secret talks with the PPP. ... Fahim seeks steps to end army's role in politics HYDERABAD, Nov 9: People's Party Parliamentarians president Makhdoom Mohammad Amin Fahim has denied any deal between his party and the government and said to get rid of the general's government ... NDF presents 3-point formula for democracy PESHAWAR, Nov 9: The National Democratic Front has stressed the need for restoration of the 1973 Constitution, independence of judiciary and halt to the meddling of armed forces and its secret agencies with the political system in the larger interest of the country. ... Pagara sees upheaval in political scenario KARACHI, Nov 9: The Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) chief, Pir Pagara, has expressed apprehension about increasing possibility of another "U-turn" of ongoing political system saying that present assemblies are functioning only because of coercion and corruption. ... PML pledges to follow Iqbal's ideals LAHORE, Nov 9: The ruling PML celebrated the birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal, pledging to mould the country according to the ideals of the poet-philosopher. ... Qazi slams US attack on Fallujah LAHORE, Nov 9: MMA president and Jamaat-i-Islami amir Qazi Husain Ahmad has criticized the United States for destroying countries and cities on one pretext or the other. ... PML leader opposes Kalabagh dam KARACHI, Nov 9: The Vice-President of the Pakistan Muslim League, Sindh, Nawab Shabir Ahmed Chandio, on Tuesday said no unilateral decision would be accepted on the construction of the Kalabagh Dam. ... PPP warns against dam construction HYDERABAD, Nov 9: Leader of the opposition in the Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khuhro has said that his party will continue to raise voice in and outside the assemblies for rights of the Badin fishermen. ... Pakistan, India must respect mutual sovereignty: Altaf KARACHI, Nov 9: Founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Altaf Hussain has explained his remarks about Pakistan's creation, and the Line of Control in Kashmir. ... Gwadar port to help strengthen economy: Rashid ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid has said that Gwadar port will play key role in the development of the country and will help strengthen its economy. ... PPP calls for probe into plot allotments: Special quotas ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has asked for a parliamentary debate on allotment of plots under different quotas in the country. ... Speakers for Ijtehad, social reforms: Tributes paid to Allama Iqbal ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: Paying tributes to poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal, speakers at separate functions stressed the need for following his thoughts and promoting enlightenment ... Ministry seeks other sectors' assistance: Polio eradication ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: The ministry of health has sought the support of other government sectors to intensify efforts to attain the status of a polio-free country, an official told Dawn on Tuesday. ... Shops, cinema owners fail to get compensation ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: The government has failed to compensate the people whose properties were damaged by a mob after funeral prayers of Maulana Azam Tariq in October last year. ... Repeal of anti-labour laws demanded RAWALPINDI, Nov 9: National Labour Federation Pakistan has demanded of the government to withdraw all the laws, which are in conflict with workers' rights. ... 'Law to curtail police powers ready' ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: A draft legislation to amend the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and curtail the police's powers of arresting people without warrants has been finalized by the Law and Justice Commission, sources told Dawn. ... AIOU to update bachelors courses ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has decided to revise and update all its bachelor-level courses to incorporate latest developments in curricula, official sources told Dawn. ... SAFMA team calls on Aziz ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday said Pakistan has initiated a process of dialogue with India for resolution of all disputes including core issue of Jammu and Kashmir. ... Israel must honour UN resolutions: Pakistan UNITED NATIONS, Nov 9: Pakistan on Monday said that the UN General Assembly and the Security Council should play their vital role in ensuring the respect ... US embassy to hold web chat ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: The "Wednesday Web Chat" session of the US embassy will be held on November 10 (today), a statement issued here on Tuesday said. ...

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