31 January 2005 Monday 20 Zilhaj 1425 Opposition 'united' on uniform issue LAHORE, Jan 30: MMA deputy secretary-general Liaquat Baloch says the religious alliance will rid the country of the "unconstitutional" president and army dictator. ... Mian Azhar criticizes govt policies LAHORE, Jan 30: Former president of the PML Mian Azhar has termed government's claims of progress an attempt to rub salt into the wounds of the poor. ... No offer made to Benazir: PPP ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has said President Gen Pervez Musharraf's aide Tariq Aziz has not met party Chairperson Benazir Bhutto in Dubai nor was he scheduled to meet her. ... PML sets up complaint cell with toll-free fax KARACHI, Jan 30: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim and PML Secretary General Syed Mushahid Hussein discussed in detail the party's membership campaign at a meeting held at the PML House here on Sunday. ... Govt to root out violence: Sherpao - Talks on with Baloch leaders PESHAWAR, Jan 30: Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said the government is determined to protect national assets. ... ANP vows not to allow construction of dam: Army operation in Sui alleged PESHAWAR, Jan 30: The Awami National Party (ANP) has vowed not to allow construction of the controversial Kalabagh Dam and accept the hegemony of Punjab. ... Ponam opposes cantonments in Balochistan SUKKUR, Jan 30: Speakers at a public meeting held under the auspices of the Pakistan Oppressed Nations' Movement on Sunday called upon the government to immediately withdraw troops from Balochistan and stop construction of cantonments in the province. ... Strike call for Feb 12 QUETTA, Jan 30: The alliance of four Baloch nationalist parties has given a call for a strike in the province on Feb 12 in protest against deployment of army in Sui and looting of Balochistan's resources. ... JWP sets terms for peace QUETTA, Jan 30: The information secretary of the Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP), Senator Amanullah Kanrani, has said that withdrawal of army from Sui, arrest of criminals involved in the assault on a lady doctor ... MMA to contest local bodies polls SHEIKHUPURA, Jan 30: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal will participate in the forthcoming local bodies elections. This was stated by MMA deputy secretary-general and MNA Liaquat Baloch while addressing a gathering of Jamaat-i-Islami activists ... PML-N's LB polls strategy BAHAWALPUR, Jan 30: The PML-N leaders discussed the future strategy to contest the local government elections at a meeting held here on Sunday at the residence of Begum Parveen Masood Bhatti. ... Governor explains MQM's ideology KARACHI, Jan 30: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has said that Karachi depicts the overall situation in the country, adding that if the situation in Karachi is peaceful, the whole of country is regarded as peaceful ... Scholar's killing condemned KARACHI, Jan 30: Religious parties and clerics on Sunday strongly condemned the assassination of Dr Haroon Qasmi in broad daylight and terming it a 'target killing'. ... All-party call for unity, harmony HYDERABAD, Jan 30: Representatives of political and religious parties have called for unity among Muslims and stresses the need for maintaining harmony during Moharram. ... 3 accused in suicide attack case sent to jail ATTOCK, Jan 30: Three brothers, accused of being involved in the suicide attack on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at Jaffar village, Fatehjang, were shifted to Attock District Jail amid security, sources said. ... Peace deal with militant leader being finalized PESHAWAR, Jan 30: Government officials and tribal notables are busy in finalizing the draft of a peace agreement which would be signed by the authorities and mujahideen leaders to end militancy and bring peace to the South Waziristan tribal region. ... Tough time for rice exports: Import duty, China factor LAHORE, Jan, 30: Pakistan's rice exports are facing a tough time in the international market because of cheap price quoted by Chinese competitors and increase in import duties by three African countries, claim exporters from the Punjab. ... Pakistan-Iran stamps on show KARACHI, Jan 30: Philatelists flocked to the "Pakistan-Iran Stamps Exhibition 2005" at the cultural centre of Iran on Sunday. The eight-day exhibition was opened by Sindh home minister Rauf Siddiqui on Saturday. ... World Bank concerned over Nepra's new role ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: The World Bank is concerned over federal government's move to redefine the role of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) through a five-member committee ... Security problem delaying project: Torkham-Jalalabad Highway ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: Lack of security to workers of the National Highway Authority (NHA) is causing hindrance in the reconstruction of 75-km Torkham-Jalalabad Highway ... 'Water policy to be based on reports of committees' QUETTA, Jan 30: Water Resources Committee Chairman Senator Nasir Memon has said the government will formulate a policy on water issue after receiving reports of the technical and political committees. ... 16 Pakistani Hujjaj die in S. Arabia MAKKAH, Jan 30: At least 16 more Pakistani pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia over the past couple of days after performing Haj, increasing the number of deceased pilgrims from the country to 139. ... Govt asked to take action against police atrocities ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) Chairman Riaz Fatyana has condemned police atrocities on the students of Commercial College Kamalia, Toba Tek Singh district, and registration of cases against them. ... Policy about overseas Pakistanis soon ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: The government is in the final stages of consultation before announcing its first-ever overseas Pakistanis policy. This was stated by Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis Senator Tariq Azeem ... Envoy calls for flexibility, commitment in talks NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Talks with India are moving in the right direction for the normalization of relations between the two countries, Pakistan's High Commissioner here Aziz Ahmad Khan said on Sunday. ... Kashmir day programmes finalized ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas has finalized the Kashmir Solidarity Day programmes to extend moral, diplomatic and political support to Kashmiri people. ... Secretary suggests changes in PMDC Act KARACHI, Jan 30: Federal Health Secretary Syed Anwar Mehmood on Sunday said there was need to make amendments to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Act and the colleges and universities providing standard education should be given representation in the council. ... Drug therapy alone may not help trauma victims - International Psychiatric Conference KARACHI, Jan 30: Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, a fast-growing phenomenon among people from all age groups exposed to various types of trauma, needs to be efficiently addressed ...

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