17 January 2005 Monday 06 Zilhaj 1425 ARD asks US not to support army rule LAHORE, Jan 16: ARD Deputy Information Secretary Munir Ahmad Khan said on Sunday the US must remember that dictatorship bred terrorism and should not support an army dictator against democracy in Pakistan. ... PPP opposes operation in Balochistan HYDERABAD, Jan 16: The leader of the opposition in the Sindh Assembly, Nisar Ahmad Khuhro, has opposed military operation in Balochistan. ... Major parties against mly action in Balochistan KARACHI, Jan 16: Major political parties, including the coalition partner Muttahida Qaumi Movement, have expressed their reservations over the government's handling of the affairs vis-à-vis Balochistan ... Talks needed to solve Sui problem: MMA leader ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) leader Senator Prof Khurshid Ahmad has expressed concern over reported mobilization of armed forces in Balochistan, particularly in the Sui region. ... Installations to be fully guarded: Rashid LAHORE, Jan 16: Federal Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Sunday ruled out the possibility of a military operation in Balochistan, but warned that the sensitive installations related to national economy would be fully guarded. ... Pagara accused of creating discord in PML ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) senior Vice- President Syed Kabir Ali Wasti has accused Pir Pagara of making attempts to create discord and dissension within the PML in pursuit of his personal interests. ... Mengal rejects talks at 'gunpoint' KARACHI, Jan 16: The chief of the Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (Ponam), Sardar Attaullah Mengal, said here on Sunday that no dialogue could be held with the government in view of the fast deteriorating situation in the Sui area. ... MMA's struggle to bear fruit: Qazi LAHORE, Jan 16: MMA President Qazi Husain Ahmad says the religious alliance's movement against the incumbent rulers will be taken to its logical end after Haj. ... Shujaat urges politicians to oppose saboteurs LAHORE, Jan 16: President of the Pakistan Muslim League Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Sunday urged politicians to distance themselves from people who are disrupting development projects in Balochistan. ... Baglihar Dam to endanger economy: PML-N ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: The Pakistan Muslim League-N Information Secretary, Siddiqul Farooque, has accused the government of compromising on national interests ... 'Tapping of oil reserves top priority' ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Balochistan had huge reserves of oil, gas and other natural resources and the government was focusing on tapping these reserves. ... Rs12.5m aid sent to tsunami-hit people: JI KARACHI, Jan 16: The Deputy Chief of the Jamaat-i-Islami, Senator Prof Ghafoor Ahmad, has said the Al-Khidmat Welfare Society had so far contributed over Rs12.5 million relief goods and cash to the rehabilitation of the people of the tsunami-hit countries. ... Hundi system affecting remittances, says senator ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: "The unofficial transfer of money by overseas Pakistanis through Hundi is again on the rise as remittances sent through official channels are declining," said Enver Baig ... Peace needed for success in fight against Aids: Aziz ISLAMABAD Jan 16: Durable peace and a climate of trust in South Asia are needed to intensify efforts against Auto-Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids), says Premier Shaukat Aziz. ... Anti-bird flu teams put on high alert after WHO warning ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: The government has put on high alert its anti-bird flu teams across the country following a warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) to the South Asian region regarding the possibility of a fresh outbreak of the fatal disease. ... Two supporters of foreign militants may be freed PESHAWAR, Jan 16: Military authorities are expected to release soon two most senior protectors of Taliban and Al Qaeda in the South Waziristan tribal region to reward the Waziri tribesmen in the Shakai Valley for flushing out local and foreign militants. ...

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