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| June 1, 2005 | Wednesday | Rabi-us-Sani 23, 1426 |
Updated round-the-clock, with major updates after 10:00 PST (05:00 GMT)
Sharon and Abbas set June 21 summit JERUSALEM, June 1 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said on Wednesday he would hold a second summit with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on June 21. The two leaders last met on Feb. 8 in Egypt where they called a halt to four and a half years of fighting in a deal that has sharply reduced violence in the region. A statement from Sharon's office said he and Abbas would meet again on June 21 and that Israeli and Palestinian officials would meet beforehand to discuss the more than three-month-old truce and to coordinate Israel's planned Gaza pullout in August." (Posted @ 21:42 PST)
Three US-led coalition soldiers wounded in southeastern Afghanistan KABUL, June 1 (AFP) - At least three soldiers from the US-led coalition force were wounded in a roadside bomb in the southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan, a US military official said Wednesday.In a separate attack hours later in neighbouring Helmand province two Afghan deminers were killed and five wounded when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb. (Posted @ 20:22 PST)
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Four CRPF personnel killed in land-mine blast- NEW DELHI, Jun 1 (APP): Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 16 policemen injured today in two land mine blasts in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh State when a police party was returning from Bhejji in Dantewada district. Maoists triggered another landmine blast near Fandiguda on a police party and four policemen were injured. (Posted @ 20:05 PST)
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (AFP) - Results from the 14th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup played on Monday.Paksitan 3, India 2; Malaysia 1, New Zealand 3; Australia 8, South Africa 3 .(First Posted @ 17:54 Updated @ 18:43 PST)
Iran needs to sort out 'problem' with US, Rafsanjani says TEHRAN, June 1 (AFP) - Iranian presidential election frontrunner Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said Wednesday he was in favour of ending a quarter of a century of estrangement with the United States, but Washington needed to make the first move. "If they make a positive sign, I am one of those who believes that we need to sort out this problem," Rafsanjani told a gathering of university professors. (Posted @ 18:36 PST)
Israel to demolish 88 Palestinian homes in Jerusalem JERUSALEM, June 1 (AFP) - The Israeli municipality of Jerusalem is preparing to bulldoze an entire Palestinian neighbourhood in the city's annexed Arab sector, igniting fury from local residents and the Palestinian prime minister. Jerusalem's municipal architect, Uri Shetrit, said the council was readying to destroy 88 homes, but the date had yet to be decided. Home destruction orders hang over 1,000 Palestinians living in Silwan, just outside the walls of the Old City. The operation will be one of the largest collective destruction operations of Palestinian houses in the Arab quarter of Jerusalem since it was occupied by Israel in 1967. (Posted @ 18:32 PST)
Aziz, Erdogan hold talks; Turkey for early resolution of Kashmir dispute ANKARA, June 1 (APP): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday expressed commonality of views on regional and global issues as Turkey called for the resolution of decades-old Kashmir dispute "as soon as possible" The two Prime Ministers told reporters after formal talks that they discussed the entire gambit of bilateral relations and regional and international issues including Kashmir, Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East and proposed UN reforms and Cyprus.Turkish Prime Minister said: "Turkey fully supports Pakistan on Kashmir. This problem should be tackled as soon as possible. There should be no more bloodshed, no more loss of life." (Posted @ 18:27 PST)
Senate continues debate on the desecration of Holy Quran ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): The Senate here on Wednesday initiated a debate on a motion regarding the desecration of the Holy Quarn by the personnel of the American Armed Forces in the Guantanamo Bay and other places. The motion which was moved by Senator Professor Khurshid Ahmed, the senators belonging to both divides of the House participated and raised their voices unanimously by strongly condemning the desecration of the Holy Quran and demanded of the US government for awarding exemplary punishment to all those involved in the crime. The Senators also demanded of the US government to hold an international impartial inquiry with representation of three judges from the Muslim world. (Posted @ 18:15 PST)
At least 41 dead in west Ivory Coast clashes-police ABIDJAN, June 1 (Reuters) - Armed men killed at least 41 people on the outskirts of Ivory Coast's western cocoa town of Duekoue, shooting and knifing their victims and torching their homes, security officials and witnesses said on Wednesday The attacks happened on the outskirts of Duekoue, a cocoa-rich town at the heart of a region where civil war has exacerbated decades-old ethnic tensions. "It's 41 dead, shot or knifed, and 11 (of them) were burnt," army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jules Yao Yao said, adding 64 people were wounded in the attack. (Posted @ 18:11 PST)
Gunmen wound two Saudi policemen-security source RIYADH, June 1 (Reuters) - Gunmen shot and slightly wounded two Saudi policemen during a chase north of the capital Riyadh on Wednesday before escaping, security sources said. They said the gunmen were in a car that approached a police checkpoint in the town of Majma'ah, 350 km (217 miles) north of Riyadh. The gunmen opened fire as they fled the scene, slightly wounding two policemen, the sources said. (Posted @ 18:08 PST)
Turkey, Pakistan seek to boost trade, defense industry cooperation ANKARA, June 1 (AFP) - Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to step up efforts to boost trade and cooperation in the defense industry field, the leaders of the two traditionally close countries said here Wednesday after bilateral talks. "This visit is a turning point in our relations in terms of our desire to raise the level of cooperation between our countries," Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz told a joint news conference with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan said the two sides also had the potential "to take many steps" to increase cooperation in the defense industry field, but did not elaborate what projects they discussed. An aide to Erdogan said later that the two countries were considering the joint production of tanks, armored personnel carriers and patrol boats, while Turkish company Aselsan was willing to sell the Pakistani army electronic warfare equipment. Aziz also lent support to Turkish policies on the long-divided island of Cyprus (First Posted @ 17:07 PST Updated @ 17:51 PST)
Israel to release 400 Palestinians on Thursday: army JERUSALEM, June 1 (AFP) - Israel is to release 400 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday in a move approved by the government earlier this week, the army said. Most of the former detainees will be released at drop-off points near the West Bank cities of Tulkarem and Hebron, it added. (Posted @ 17:47 PST)
Kidnapped Iraqi governor found dead; explosion rocks main checkpoint to Baghdad airport BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 1 (APP/AP) _ U.S. troops found the body of Anbar province's missing governor following clashes with foreign fighters close to the Syrian border, while a suicide bomber exploded his vehicle Wednesday near the main checkpoint to Baghdad International Airport. Seven Iraqi airport employees were wounded. (First Posted @ 12:21 PST Updated @ 17:33 PST)
Rocca sees favorable momentum for solution of Indo-Pak disputes ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca has said the momentum seems to be in favour of peace process for the solution of disputes between Pakistan and India, for which a number of steps are being taken at great speed. "It is our hope that peace process between Pakistan and India wouldresult in the resolution of all issue including Kashmir", Rocca told a private television channel. She said the United States being a friend of Pakistan and India supports these steps, adding, "I hope our friends would be able to reach an agreement." The United States although not a mediator is yet there to support its friends, she said. (Posted @ 17:28 PST)
Two killed, 16 injured in bus-wagon collision SARGODHA: Two persons were killed and 16 injured in a bus-wagon collision on Sargodha-Lahore road Wednesday morning here in the outskirts of city. (Posted @ 17:27 PST)
Hurriyat/Bus: British MPs to receive Hurriyat leaders in AJK Islamabad June 1 (PPI)Two members of the British Parliament would receive Hurriyat leaders from Indian Held Kashmir at Chakothi (Azad Kashmir)tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 P.M.They are MP Shahid Malik and MP Mohammad Sarwar,b oth members of the ruling Labour party. Addressing a joint news conference at the residence of Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, Ch. Mohammed Sarwar said that not only four British MPs of Pakistani origin, but Sikh and other British parliamentarians too supported Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir. (Posted @ 17:27 PST)
Pakistan reiterates strict adherence to non- proliferation objectives Islamabad, June 01 PPI: Pakistan reiterated its strict adherence to the objectives of non-proliferation at a meeting between visiting five member delegation of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) led by its Chairman Oh Joon and Pakistan's delegation led by Additional Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tariq Usman Haider.(Posted @ 17:24 PST)
Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi Demands Arrest, Exemplary Punishment To Terrorists Karachi, June 01 PPI: Chairman National Peoples Party and former Prime Minister Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi has demanded arrest and exemplary punishment to terrorists involved in the killing innocent people at Bari Imam shrine in Islamabad, Madinatul Ilm mosque and brutal murder of MMA leader in Karachi. Talking to newsmen Wednesday at his residence here on return from London, he expressed serious concern on the recent acts of terrorism in Islamabad and Karachi and said the government agencies must act swiftly to apprehend and award exemplary punishment to the terrorists involved and maintain law and order in cosmopolitan city of Karachi, which was economic lifeline of Pakistan. (Posted @ 17:06 PST)
Pakistan mosque attack suspect remanded in police custody KARACHI, June 1 (AFP) - A court Wednesday remanded in police Custody until June 8 the militant injured in a suicide attack on a Shiite mosque that sparked riots in which a KFC outlet was torched, leaving a total of 13 dead. Mohammad Tehsin was arrested after suffering head injuries when he and two other men including the suicide bomber attacked the mosque in Karachi on Monday. Police said Tehsin is a member of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and a key suspect who could also provide leads to other sectarian killings in Pakistan. (Posted @ 15:56 PST)
Shabbir Shah’s press conference SRINAGAR, India, June 1 (Reuters) - “It is a beginning; nobody should be under this illusion that this visit will achieve a lot. Kashmir is a complicated issue and we should not expect miracles overnight," Shabir Ahmad Shah, a senior separatist leader, told a news conference. He’s amongst a group of Kashmiri leaders to visit Azad Kashmir on Thursday. "We must take full advantage of this trip and talk to a cross section of people in Azad Kashmir to find a permanent solution," Shah added. (Posted @ 15:48 PST)
Six killed, eight injured in Mansehra traffic mishap Mansehra June 1(PPI) At least six people, including four women were killed and eight others were seriously injured when a bus plunged into the river Kunhar near Naraan of district Mansehra late Tuesday-night. (Posted @ 15:37 PST)
Nawaz Sharif lauds Qazi for opposing participation in NSC meeting Lahore, June 01 (PPI):) Mian Nawaz Sharif Wednesday lauded Qazi Hussain Ahmedfor opposing participation in National Security Council (NSC) meeting, saying NSC was an undemocratic institution. "MMA should also create consensus against NSC and other illegal and undemocratic institutions and steps taken by the present government" he said while talking to GDA Secretary General Pir Fazle Haq on telephone from Jeddah, says a press release of GDA, (Posted @ 15:35 PST)
Kashmir:Indian troops martyr 136 Kashmiris in May, 12 in custody ISLAMABAD, June 01 (PPI): Indian troops martyred 136 Kashmiris in the month of May 2005, data compiled by Research Section of Kashmir Media Service said. That included 12 killed in custody and 5 women. 473 persons were tortured or critically injured, 140 were arrested, 62 homes and shops arsoned, 29 kidnapped or missing, 22 women widowed, 44 children orphaned and 13 women disgraced or molested. (Posted @ 15:34 PST)
Kashmir: 3 Kashmiris martyred, two soldiers killed Srinagar, June 01 (PPI): Indian army continuing its acts of state-terrorism martyred another three Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir during a so-called search operation in Shopian area of district Pulwama. A residential house was also destroyed in Indian troops' shelling. Earlier, two Indian troops were killed in an encounter in the same area. Meanwhile, unknown armed men shot dead a person in Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri district.(Posted @ 15:33 PST)
Shabir Shah writes his citizenship as "Kashmiri" on special permit form- NEW DELHI, June 01 (APP): President, Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) Syed Shabbir Ahmed Shah has written his citizenship as "Kashmiri" on the form for the issuance of special permit to travel across the Line of Control. Also, in the column of the place proposed to be visited by him, he has written "Azad Kashmir" contrary to the name given to this territory by the Indian government as official stance, said a news report carried by National Indian Daily "The Asian Age". JKDFP Chief is among the 18 Kashmiri leaders travelling to AJK and Pakistan by Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service tomorrow on the invitation of Islamabad. The authorities concerned of the Indian Held Kashmir have referred the matter to top government leaders in New Delhi and are waiting for their response, added the report quoting informed sources. (Posted @ 15:14 PST)
SSGC signs 30-year agreement with DCL KARACHI, June 1 (APP) - Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and DHA Cogen Limited (DCL) Tuesday signed a 30-year gas sales agreement for supply of gas to DCL's power generation and water desalination plants. The power plant will generate 94 MW of electricity while desalination plant will produce 3 mgd water. (Posted @ 15:11 PST)
General strike shuts down Karachi Karachi, Pakistan (dpa) - Tension continued on Wednesday in Karachi as a complete shutter-down strike was being observed to mourn the death of 13 persons in Monday's suicide bombing on a mosque. The strike was called by the opposition Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) to condemn the suicide bombing and to protest against the killing of opposition Jamaat Islami Karachi leader Aslam Mujahid. Mujahid was kidnapped and later shot dead the same day a suicide bomber and two accomplices attacked the Shiite mosque. Police had identified one of the suspects as Mohammad Jamil, claiming that he was a member of outlawed Jaish-e-Mohammad. (Posted @ 14:44 PST)
Polls open in the Netherlands for vote on EU constitution THE HAGUE, June 1 (AFP) - Polling stations opened across the Netherlands on Wednesday for the country's consultative referendum on the European Union constitution with the latest polls showing the "no" camp in the lead. The vote got underway at 7:30 am (0530 GMT) and was due to end at 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) with 11.6 million people eligible to vote. A "no" vote in the Dutch referendum could deliver a knock-out blow to the treaty after France resoundingly rejected the text in a vote on Sunday. (Posted @ 14:43 PST)
At least 11 dead, 26 missing as thousands flee torrential China rains BEIJING, June 1 (AFP) - At least 11 people are dead and 26 are missing after mountain torrents flooded parts of central China, forcing the evacuation of up to 60,000 people, local officials and state media said Wednesday. The casualties are expected to rise as the rushing stream of water hit early Wednesday when most people were sleeping, Shen Guirong, an official in Xinshao district said. (Posted @ 12:38 PST)
Three injured in Bangladesh blast DHAKA, June 1 (AFP) - Three people were injured Wednesday when attackers hurled a bomb at a leader of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party, police said. The unidentified assailants threw the home-made explosive at local council chairman Mir Mohiuddin in Alamdanga in Bangladesh's western Chuadanga district, police said. "We believe Mohiuddin was the target but he and his brother escaped with minor injuries," a police official said.(Posted @ 12:24 PST)
Buddhist monk, five soldiers wounded in bomb blasts in Thailand BANGKOK, Thailand, June 1 (APP/AP) A Buddhist monk and four soldiers guarding him were wounded Wednesday when a roadside bomb exploded in Narathiwat province, southern Thailand, police said. Separately, a similar device exploded in a nearby district, wounding one soldier and damaging s military truck, police added.(Posted @ 12:16 PST)
Kabul police chief among 27 dead in Afghanistan mosque blast: witness KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, June 1 (AFP) - The police chief of Kabul was among 27 people killed in a blast at a mosque in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, on Wednesday, witnesses and officials said. "One man entered the mosque and blew himself up. The explosion killed more than 20 people and lots of people are injured. General Akram, police chief in Kabul, was also killed," AFP reported. The blast occurred when prayers were being offered for an Islamic cleric who was shot dead by suspected Taliban militants at the weekend, officials said. Official figures on casualties are yet to be released.(First Posted @ 10:25 PST Updated @ 11:20 PST)
Wolfowitz takes World Bank helm WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - Paul Wolfowitz became the World Bank president on Wednesday and said his agenda would focus on Africa, tackling corruption and making poor countries feel less sidelined in the bank's decisions. In his first briefing with reporters since he was confirmed unanimously in March, the former U.S. deputy defense secretary said he did not plan an organizational makeover.(Posted @ 09:37 PST)
Karachi Stocks up 162.70 points KARACHI, June 01: At close of trading the KSE-100 index was at 7020.37, up 162.70 points from Tuesday’s close. (Bureau Report) (Updated @ 14:30 PST)
Forex update KARACHI, June 01: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at Rs 60.55 to the US Dollar in the open market. (Bureau Report) (Updated @ 14:30 PST)
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