26 November 2004 Friday 13 Shawwal 1425 MMA warns of 'strong' anti-govt campaign KARACHI, Nov 25: Central leader of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal and Jamat-i-Islami Secretary General Syed Munawar Hasan on Thursday maintained that every act of President Pervez Musharraf will be considered "illegal and unconstitutional" ... PPP to support MMA's drive SWABI, Nov 25: The Pakistan People's Party has announced that it will extend all-out support to the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal in its anti-government campaign to be launched next month. ... PPP leader assails MMA decision PESHAWAR, Nov 25: NWFP People's Party general secretary Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao has criticized the decision of the leader of opposition Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani of not attending the Nation Security Council meeting. ... Opposition to protest against ISI bill ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: The opposition has decided not to boycott the Senate session beginning on Friday and to protest against the government's move to table a bill aimed to withdraw the Federal Public Service Commission's powers ... Release of Asif termed victory of democracy MARDAN, Nov 25: Central secretary-general of the Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P), Raja Ashraf Pervez, has described the release of Asif Ali Zardari as victory of democracy, principles and integrity. ... Court seeks Hashmi trial case record ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench on Thursday summoned the entire record of the trial court that jailed President Alliance for Restoration of Democracy Makhdoom Javed Hashmi for 23 years. ... Bail is everyone's right, says NAB chief LAHORE, Nov 25: NAB chairman Lt-Gen Munir Hafiez said here on Thursday that Asif Zardari's detention was not without any justification but bail was everyone's right. ... Resolution on fishermen issue disallowed ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Senate Chairman Mohammadmian Soomro has disallowed a resolution moved by People's Party Parliamentarians (PPP) Senator Farhatullah Khan Babar, seeking discussion on the issue of alleged maltreatment of Badin fishermen ... Centre urged not to erode provincial autonomy QUETTA, Nov 25: The leader of Opposition in the Balochistan Assembly, Mr Kachkol Ali, has called for steps to stop the federal government from what he called its illegal and unconstitutional moves against the provincial autonomy. ... Tribal council to rule on Bugti 'dissident' QUETTA, Nov 25: A tribal council will decide the fate of Ghulam Qadir Masoori Bugti, a former member of the Majlis-i-Shoora, who has requested the tribe's chief, Nawab Akbar Bugti, to pardon him ... Funds sought for people affected by drought QUETTA, Nov 25: The Pukhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party said on Thursday that it would launch a civil disobedience movement if the rulers did not take steps to provide funds for the rehabilitation of people affected by drought. ... Plea for using art to promote peace LAHORE, Nov 25: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Thursday that art and culture could also be used as instruments for the promotion of peace, trust, love and harmony in the region. ... Changes in State Dept won't affect ties: FO ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Foreign Office spokesman Masood Khan has said that changes in the US State Department will not affect Pakistan-US relations, which will rather strengthen in days to come. ... PTCL denies change in management ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) has termed speculations about management baseless and said these reflected desperate efforts of vested interests to dent the image of the company. ... Participation of youth low: Qazi - Tertiary level education ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Participation rate of youth in tertiary level education in the country is lowest in the world which stands at 2.6 per cent in this age group, Federal Education Minister and former ISI chief Javed Ashraf Qazi said. ... Senate body for supply of error-free textbooks ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: The Senate Standing Committee on Education, Scientific and Technological Research has emphasized printing and supply of error-free textbooks to students. ... 'Transitional phases breeding corruption': NAB-sponsored conference LAHORE, Nov 25: Former Bangladesh foreign minister and Chairman of the Transparency International advisory council Dr Kamal Hossain says that opportunities were created for corruption in the context of two transitions which were taking place in South Asian society. ... Nespak to vet bids for Neelum-Jhelum power project ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: The government on Thursday appointed the National Engineering Services of Pakistan (Nespak) consultant to hold, within three months ... NA secretariat kills opposition's motion: Transfer of land to GHQ ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: An adjournment motion filed by opposition members to question the transfer of state land costing about Rs500 billion by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) ... Cabinet likely to approve authority status for DHS ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: The federal cabinet in its meeting on Friday is likely to give the status of authority to the Defence Housing Scheme (DHS) located near Soan River, a well-placed source told Dawn on Thursday. ... CSS exam 2003: FPSC recommends 208 candidates for appointment ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has recommended 208 candidates for appointments in the Occupational Groups/Services. ... WHO plans steps against disasters PESHAWAR, Nov 25: The World Health Organization has planned to develop an emergency preparedness programme for the NWFP and Balochistan to cope with disasters, official said. ... Invitation received for Dhaka summit ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Morshed Khan called on President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Thursday to extend invitation to Pakistan to attend the 13th Saarc summit ... Iran offers ferry service ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Iran is ready to launch a ferry service from Chahbahar to Gwadar and Karachi, Sistan-Balochistan Governor Hussain Amini has said. ... PMDC accused of failing to check rules KARACHI, Nov 25: A letter of the federal health ministry circulated among members of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is stirring confusion among "representatives of the teaching staff" ... Indian writer honoured KARACHI, Nov 25: Sanaya, a writer from Maharashtra was the guest at a reception jointly held in her honour by 'Pen for Peace' and the 'Fiction Group' on Wednesday. ...

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