10 February 2005 Thursday 30 Zilhaj 1425 Call to resolve Balochistan issue through dialogue LAHORE, Feb 9: Opposition leader in the National Assembly Maulana Fazlur Rahman says Balochistan issue can be solved only through dialogue. ... Strict action against saboteurs urged QUETTA, Feb 9: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mir Mohammad Yousuf has asked officials to take stern action against saboteurs involved in attacks on railway tracks, transmission lines and PTCL installations in the province. ... PPP, PML-N leaders join PML LAHORE, Feb 9: Some main leaders of the PPP and the PML-N in Mandi Bahauddin and Faisalabad joined the ruling PML after meeting with Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi here on Wednesday. ... PPP not to join any electoral alliance LAHORE, Feb 9: The People's Party will not join any alliance for contesting forthcoming local body elections. A decision to this effect was announced after a meeting of the Lahore chapter of the party here on Wednesday. ... Ex-IG among five booked for Asif's torture KARACHI, Feb 9: Sher Bano Karim, Additional District and Sessions Judge South, on Wednesday deciding a criminal revision application ordered registration of FIR in case of attempt to kill Asif Ali Zardari. ... Ulema urged to raise voice against injustices: Muharram congregations KARACHI, Feb 9: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief, Altaf Hussain, has said that Pakistan does not belong to any particular sect or community and if it is to be governed according to Jinnah's principles ... Public opinion must for changes in Pemra Act: Round-table conference KARACHI, Feb 9: The participants of a round-table conference organized by the Citizens' Media Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday stressed the need for circulating the proposed amendments to Pemra Act for public opinion before sending it to the National Assembly. ... Involvement of people in political process urged PESHAWAR, Feb 9: Speakers at a workshop have underlined the need for party organization, leadership, better communications and campaign for involving the masses in the political process. ... 3 PMs spent Rs43m on Umra, Senate told ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Wednesday informed the Senate that former prime ministers Zafarullah Khan Jamali, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and the present incumbent, Shaukat Aziz ... Pakistan, Lanka to boost ties in various sectors ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: Pakistan and Sri Lanka Wednesday agreed to enhance cooperation in a whole range of areas, including trade and commerce besides enhancing cooperation in defence, war against terrorism, agriculture and education. ... Go-ahead for overhaul of PSPC machinery ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: The federal government has allowed the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) to immediately overhaul its entire old and "doubtful" machinery at a cost of Rs5.2 billion. ... Cooperation with Iran to grow, says minister QUETTA, Feb 9: Balochistan Minister for Culture, Tourism and Archives Syed Sher Jan Baloch opened an Iranian cultural exhibition here on Wednesday. ... US to continue assistance for drug control efforts ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: The United States will cooperate with Pakistan in its efforts to eradicate drug production and curb smuggling by monitoring and sharing information about drug barons ... Sugar to be provided to utility stores KARACHI, FEB 9: The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will get sugar from the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) in next two or three days. ... Telecom lab to be set up in Balochistan ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to establish a high-tech telecommunication lab at Balochistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences (BUITMS), Quetta ... Plan to automate Haj applications approved ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: The Ministry of Information Technology here on Wednesday approved a Rs30 million project for automation of submission and processing of Haj applications. ... Major human smugglers identified ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri on Wednesday informed the Senate that the foreign ministry had identified the major human smugglers in periodic reports sent to the interior ministry. ... India to train health team in Aids treatment ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: Pakistan has asked India to train its health professionals in the administration of Anti-Retro Viral (ARV) therapy for the treatment of HIV/Aids patients. ... Chautala for resolving issues through talks CHAKWAL, Feb 9: Pakistan and India can emerge a big power and occupy a significant place on the global map by resolving their disputes through dialogue and interacting together. ... UP minister invites Pakistani tourists LAHORE, Feb 9: Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Rural Engineering Services Minister Kaukab Hameed invites Pakistanis to his state. ... Two railway firms have no legal cover LAHORE, Feb 9: Two Pakistan Railways companies in the private sector, the Railcop and the Pakistan Railways Advisory and Consultancy Services (PRACS), continue to function without a lawful authority. ... WB okays education programme extension LAHORE, Feb 9: World Bank President James D. Wolfenson has approved the extension of the Punjab Chief Minister's Education Sector Reforms Programme for the next 10 years. ... Pakistan made member of Mathematics Olympiad LAHORE, Feb 9: Pakistan has been made a full member - 87th - of the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) and invited to attend its next world conference scheduled to be held on July 5 at Merida, Mexico. ... CCI discussion on dam urged HYDERABAD, Feb 9: Sindh Revenue and Political Affairs Minister Imtiaz Ahmad Shaikh has said the issue of Kalabagh dam and greater Thal canal can be discussed in the Council of Common Interests once it is formed by the federal government. ... Census of Afghans to begin from 23rd ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: A census of all Afghans living in the country will begin from Feb 23 "to know the first firm figures on the number of Afghans in Pakistan," announced the secretary ... Identification system at Torkham shut down PESHAWAR, Feb 9: The Personal Identification, Secured Comparison and Evaluation System (Pisces) installed at the Torkhum checkpoint about two months ago has not been functioning, sources said. ... Senate adopts resolution on wage award ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: The Senate on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution during the government to take immediate steps for the implementation of the Seventh Wage Board Award for newspaper employees. ... Askari, Ghulam Ali, Nizam & Dalpat remembered KARACHI, Feb 9: Rich tributes were paid to the outstanding journalists and senior members of the Karachi Press Club, M. H. Askari, Nizam Siddiqui and Ghulam Ali Kaka, and an associate member, Dr Dalpat Sanovaria, at a condolence meeting held at the KPC on Wednesday. ...

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