August 16, 2005	Tuesday	Rajab 10, 1426

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Mach blast disrupts train service QUETTA, Aug 15: The railway track linking Quetta with the rest of the country was blown up near Mach early on Monday morning moments before the Chiltan Express from Lahore was to pass through there on way to Quetta....		‘Political parties told to file account statement’ ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: Acting Chief Election Commissioner Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar on Monday reminded the political parties to file their statement of accounts for financial year 2004-05 by Aug 29, 2005....
PML-N lawmaker joins govt for nazim slot LAHORE, Aug 15: The position of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) in Punjab further weakened on Monday when one of its MNAs joined the ruling party, accepting the ‘bait’ for the office of the district nazim of Sheikhupura....		Level playing field for telecom firms: Awais: WLL services launched ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: Federal Minister for Information Technology Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has said the government will continue providing a level playing field to all telecom operators including the multinationals....
LG polls expose lack of discipline ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: The forthcoming local government elections have exposed lack of discipline in all political parties, particularly those in the opposition, as local leaders have made seat adjustments with all...		Candidate for nazim can’t withdraw alone: PHC: Relief given to several contenders PESHAWAR, Aug 15: The Peshawar High Court on Monday ruled that a candidate for the post of union council nazim could withdraw his nomination papers only in conjunction with his partner for the post of naib nazim....
Warrant for arrest of senior minister issued PESHAWAR, Aug 15: District Returning Officer Nowshera on Monday issued warrant of arrest for Senior Minister NWFP Sirajul Haq for not appearing before the court. District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Saleem...		Musharraf asked to contest polls ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: Naheed Khan, political secretary to PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto, has asked Gen Pervez Musharraf to remove his military uniform and contest elections against any PPP member from any constituency in the country....
Women candidates complain of coercion ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: Women candidates for the forthcoming local bodies elections from different districts on Monday complained of coercion by their male opponents and use of state machinery to manipulate public opinion in favour of candidates aligned with the ruling party....		Health sector financing ill-defined: experts ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: Experts at a seminar here on Monday urged the government to explore alternative mechanisms for generating resources to improve the existing health care system that was in a...
Close call for Saudi Airways flight RAWALPINDI, Aug 15: A Saudi Airways Boeing 747 with 353 passengers on board narrowly escaped a disaster when six of its tyres “deflated” while landing at Islamabad airport on Saturday, sources said....		Provinces asked to declare poll holiday ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: Acting Chief Election Commissioner Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar has asked the chief secretaries of the provinces to declare Aug 18 as a holiday in the districts where polling...
Kashmiris observe ‘black day’ MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 15: Kashmiris observed India’s Independence Day as ‘black day’ on Monday by holding rallies and demonstrations. In the Azad Kashmir capital, a public meeting was held at the Central...		Candidate not on old list allowed to contest LAHORE, Aug 15: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that a genuine voter could not be deprived of his right to vote merely because his name was not incorporated in electoral...
Madressah registration ordinances issued KARACHI, Aug 15: The governor of Sindh has promulgated an ordinance to amend the Society’s Registration Act, 1860 under which all Deeni Madaris will have to be registered and no new...		US has pledged grant for education: Durrani KOHAT, Aug 15: NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has said that the US government has promised millions of dollars in grant for the education sector, especially for improving quality of teaching in the province....
10 tourists killed in accidents ABBOTTABAD, Aug 15: Ten tourists were killed and six others injured in two road accidents near Thandiyani and Nathiagali on Sunday. Eight people were killed and one injured when their vehicle fell into a ravine near Kala Pani....		Five of a family among 16 drown MANSEHRA, Aug 15: At least 16 people, including five members of a family, drowned in various parts of the NWFP on Sunday. The five members of a family belonging to Dhok...
Khanewal: a show of traditional powerhouses KHANEWAL, Aug 15: The district which was once represented in the power echelons by seasoned politician Syed Fakhar Imam is now being ruled by the Hirajs as they have sway in all tiers of the government....		Feudals weak, but still active SARGODHA, Aug 15: The district’s politics has been dominated by biradris and a few feudal families, who, despite their decreasing land holdings, still exercise a considerable influence on the electorate....
MPA, his gunman injured in firing GUJRANWALA, Aug 15: A PPP MPA, along with his gunman, was shot at and injured on Monday allegedly by his rivals over an election row, while police booked seven people, including a nazim hopeful....		Public transport impounded GUJRANWALA, Aug 15: Traffic police on Monday impounded about 200 public vehicles for transporting election material and staff to polling stations, causing a great deal of inconvenience to people....
Reject all retrogressive forces: Musharraf LAHORE, Aug 15: President Gen Pervez Musharraf stressed on Sunday the need for following the Quaid-i-Azam’s motto of unity, faith and discipline for the progress of Pakistan, appealing the people to...		PML-N claims missiles credit LAHORE, Aug 15: The PML-N claimed on Sunday that the decision to develop Ghauri and Babur missiles had been taken during the second stint of Nawaz Sharif....
Concern over detention of BSO activists LAHORE, Aug 15: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) says the reports regarding the health and welfare of three members of the Baloch Students Organization (BSO) currently being detained by law enforcement agencies are deeply worrying....		Five killed after falling from bikes LAHORE, Aug 15: Five motorcyclists were killed while a teenager and a minor were slaughtered by kite strings on Aug 13 and 14. Youths riding motorcycles without mufflers made the lives...
FIR registered against 50 ADP supporters NAWABSHAH, Aug 15: Police on Sunday booked more than 50 supporters of the PPP-backed Awam Dost Panel, including a candidate for the post of nazim. It is learnt that Mohammad Raheem...		PPP-backed candidates, others booked LARKANA, Aug 15: The Airport police booked a number of people, including some Awam Dost Panel candidates, on Sunday on charges of firing at PML workers and injuring Mohammed Hassan Tatri....
Arbab rejects rigging charges SANGHAR, Aug 15: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said the opposition has not been able to find suitable candidates for the local body elections that is why it is accusing the government of rigging the polls....		Detention of PPP leaders criticized MIRPURKHAS, Aug 15: People’s Party Parliamentarians’ divisional president MNA Pir Aftab Hussain Shah Jillani has criticized police for detaining him and his colleagues near Old Mirpur....
366 seats for minorities remain vacant PESHAWAR, Aug 15: About 366 seats reserved for minorities in union councils remain vacant in 12 districts of the NWFP for the local government elections scheduled for August 18....		ANP foresees victory in local polls PESHAWAR, Aug 15: The Awami National Party has alleged that the establishment has pushed the Pukhtun population to the wall and resolved to strengthen the struggle for provincial autonomy....
PIA launches Karakoram air safari ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday launched its Karakoram Air Safari, says a press release. Inaugurated by Defence Minister Rao Sikendar Iqbal at the Islamabad airport, the...		Refugees start leaving PESHAWAR, Aug 15: Afghan refugees living in the Kurrum agency camp started leaving for their homeland on Monday. Commissioner Afghan refugees Sahibzada Anis said around 340 Afghans had returned to Afghanistan on the first day....
Celebrations in Landi Kotal LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency) Aug 15: The Khyber Rifles organized a colourful show at the Pakistan-Afghan border of Torkham to mark the 59th Independence Day on Sunday....		Local Govt Day observed HARIPUR, Aug 15: A ceremony was held to observe the ‘Local Government Day’ here on Sunday. Speaking at the ceremony held by the Village Friends Organization and the Women’s Voice, NWFP...
Proclaimed offender killed KOHAT, Aug 15: A proclaimed offender was killed and an accomplice of his captured by police after an encounter in Barh area on Sunday. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Ishtiaq Marwat...		Two killed LAKKI MARWAT, Aug 15: Two people were killed while another was injured in incidents of firing here on Monday. Sahib Khan and Noor Wali shot Noor Nawaz dead over a land dispute in Wanda Lughmaan village....