29 January 2005 Saturday 18 Zilhaj 1425 MMA, ARD to hold separate meetings ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: The secretary-general of both the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on Friday met Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) leader Liaquat Baloch ... Anti-Musharraf drive: MMA plans caravan RAWALPINDI, Jan 28: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), in the ongoing second-phase of its anti-Musharraf movement, is planning to organize a countrywide caravan to press Gen Pervez Musharraf to fulfil his promise regarding the uniform issue. ... MMA warns against use of force in Balochistan KARACHI, Jan 28: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal has warned the government against use of force in Balochistan, reminding the military leadership that attainment of peace was not possible without cooperation and support from masses. ... PPP for new parliamentary committee on Balochistan ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: Coordinator of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Central Information Bureau and Member of the Punjab Assembly (MPA) Farzana Raja has said Balochistan issue cannot be resolved through power. ... 'Forces deployed in Sui to guard installations': Sherpao to visit Balochistan from 31st NOWSHERA, Jan 28: Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that security forces have been deployed in Sui to protect the gas field and gas installations, denying that any military operation is being carried out in Balochistan. ... People remain losers in struggle for power: PPP HYDERABAD, Jan 28: The general secretary of the People's Party Parliamentarians, Sindh chapter, Mr Nafees Ahmed Siddiqui, has said that people of this country have emerged losers in the power struggle ... Benazir concerned over water issues KARACHI, Jan 28: PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto has voiced reservations about bypassing the constitutional provisions for the settlement of water issues between the provinces, says a statement issued here on Friday. ... Govt policies jeopardize country: ARD SAHIWAL, Jan 28: Army operation in Balochistan and other policies of Gen Pervez Musharraf have put the country's existence in danger. ... Amendments to Senate rules of business finalized ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Sher Afgan on Friday said the government had prepared a comprehensive package of constitutional amendments to the Senate Rules of Procedures and Conduct of Business. ... Top priority to water reservoirs: minister ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Nouraiz Shakoor on Friday said the government gave top priority to the construction of water reservoirs and his ministry ... 60 foreigners arrive for Lahore Marathon LAHORE, Jan 28: Sixty men and women runners from 16 countries have reached the city for the Lahore Marathon to be held on Sunday. Chief minister's task force on Lahore Marathon chairman Ghous Akbar said at a press conference here on Thursday. ... Explosions rock Quetta QUETTA, Jan 28: Four explosions rocked Quetta city on Friday night. However, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the city. ... AJK cabinet approves educational board MUZAFFARABAD, Jan 28: The AJK cabinet on Thursday approved establishment of a middle standard examination board for the students of government and private educational institutions ... UK pledges Rs305m for devolution process ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: The UK Government's Department for International Development (DIFD) in a cost-sharing agreement committed 2.75 million pounds (Rs305 million) to the Devolution Trust for Community Empowerment (DTCE) here on Friday. ... Malaysia offers jobs to doctors KARACHI, Jan 28: The Malaysian government has expressed its keen interest to procure the services of medical professionals and paramedics for its health care facilities. ... Sindh, Punjab told to check sugar prices ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have taken notice of the recent raise in sugar price and asked Punjab and Singh provinces to strictly deal with profiteers. ... New procedure for VCs' appointment approved ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: President Gen Pervez Musharraf, in his capacity as chancellor of the federal public sector universities, has approved the revised procedure for appointments of vice- chancellors, said an official statement on Friday. ... Call for revision of 'incorrect' voters' list ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: An eminent anthropologist here on Thursday called for complete revision of the existing registered voters list, saying it was incorrect, misleading and downplayed the real numerical strength of women across the country. ... Aids: Unicef distributes info-kits PESHAWAR, Jan 28: Unicef has distributed info-kits among religious scholars so that they can sensitize people on the severity of hiv/Aids. "It's high time we reached people at the grassroots ... Code of ethics for print media launched ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: The first ever gender sensitive code of ethics for the print media was launched here on Friday, calling upon media persons to ensure a positive and fair portrayal of gender issues. ... SC to hear APNS plea on Feb 1 ISLAMABAD, Jan 28: The review petition of the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS) against the Seventh Wage Board Award for newspaper employees has been fixed for next Tuesday (Feb 1) before bench-II of the Supreme Court. ... Winter to stay till April: experts PESHAWAR, Jan 28: A current shift of the weather pattern in Northern Areas, Kashmir, Balochistan and upper parts of the Frontier province, because of a moderate El Nino that developed in the Pacific Ocean ...

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