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January 16, 2006 Monday Zilhaj 15, 1426   Call to end military operations ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: A group of eminent intellectuals and political activists has called for a halt to military operations in Balochistan and Waziristan, and revitalizing the parliament’s sovereign role to resolve the problems politically.... Opposition calls for Senate debate on US missile attack ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: Five opposition Senators moved an adjournment motion to discuss the situation arising out of the US missile attack on Damadola village in the Bajaur Agency on Jan 14.... Benazir asks West to back democracy ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto said on Sunday “international support for the military dictatorship in Pakistan for short-term strategic reasons” was a mistake and could prove tragic in the end.... US airstrike in Bajaur widely condemned ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: Ruling Muslim League and social movements have condemned US airstrike in Bajaur agency in which scores of civilians were killed. “The whole nation should denounce such kind of... Delegates arrive for donors’ conference ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: Foreign delegates have started reaching the federal capital to attend international red cross/red crescent societies donors conference being organized by the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to generate more funds for reconstruction of the quake affected areas.... Musharraf thanks US for quake relief ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: President General Pervez Musharraf has expressed gratitude at the prompt and substantive assistance provided by the United States for the earthquake relief. The president was talking to US Senator John Kerry during a meeting on Sunday.... Rs1m reward for police on arrest of POs ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has announced a cash reward of Rs1 million for the NAs police on the arrest of four proclaimed offenders belonging to a banned extremist organization.... Psychological problems of survivors discussed RAWALPINDI, Jan 15: Speakers at an international conference here on Sunday emphasized early rehabilitation of the earthquake- affected people with a special focus on resolving the socio- economic and psychological problems of the survivors.... Funds crisis puts Islamabad police in tight spot ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: Already suffering a communication crisis due to non-payment of its telephone bills, the Islamabad police now faces a fuel crisis, Dawn has learnt.... Excavations needed to preserve Wah Gardens TAXILA, Jan 15: The excavation work on the recently- discovered water channel system and a water tank at Wah Gardens is yet to restart after it was suddenly stopped thanks to... ‘AJK Council poll a good omen’ MUZAFFARABAD, Jan 15: Election of the AJK Council is a good omen and the panel would be announcd on Monday (today), says President of All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan.... MQM plans fact-finding team for Balochistan KARACHI, Jan 15: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain said on Sunday that his party would send a fact finding mission to Balochistan and on the basis of its findings the party would decide whether to remain in the ruling coalition.... Mukhtaran in France to launch book PARIS, Jan 15: Mukhtaran Mai arrived in France on Saturday for the presentation of her French biography. Arriving in Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport, Mukhtaran Mai said she was happy that her French-language memoir “Deshonouree” (Dishonoured) had been published.... Rain, snow ground quake relief flights MUZAFFARABAD, Jan 15: Rain and snow grounded relief flights and triggered several landslides in the earthquake zone on Sunday, cutting off remote villages and towns. UN spokesman Ben Malor said that... SC to hear employees’ case today ISLAMABAD, Jan 15: A nine-member larger bench of the Supreme Court is hearing from Monday a set of petitions to settle a controversy whether section 2A of the Service Tribunal Act... Demonstration against US attack QUETTA, Jan 15: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl), the Jamaat-i-Islami and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement held protest meetings here on Sunday against the US air strike in Damadola area in Bajaur Agency and the military action in Kohlu and Dera Bugti.... It’s a struggle for Sindh’s rights, says Palijo KHAIRPUR, Jan 15: President of the Awami Tehrik, Rasool Bux Palijo, has said that the people of Sindh have no enmity with anyone and they are protesting only to protect their rights.... Demand for ’07 polls under independent commission SUKKUR, Jan 15: MNA Mujeeb Pirzado has demanded fresh general elections in 2007 under an independent election commission and caretaker government. He was talking to newsmen at his residence here on Saturday.... Minister offers to hold dialogue QUETTA, Jan 15: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Shoaib Nausherwani has offered to hold dialogue with elements opposed to development projects in the province. He, however, has made it clear that there will be no compromise on enforcing the government’s writ.... 40 activists of PPP booked THATTA, Jan 15: Forty activists of the People’s Party Parliamentarians were booked by the Gharo police on Sunday for allegedly attacking police, obstructing official duties and creating law and order situation... Protest against water shortage MIRPURKHAS, Jan 15: A large number of people of the Jhuddo town staged a demonstration outside the union council office and at the Mirpurkhas-Naukot road against water shortage.... Radio station in Larkana yet to start functioning LARKANA, Jan 15: The commissioning of a medium-wave radio station in Larkana has been delayed owing to the lack of interest of the federal government in the project.... Motorcyclist killed in accident SUKKUR, Jan 15: A motorcyclist was crushed to death by a speedy trawler on the National Highway near the Ruk farm police checkpoint in the Ghotki district on Sunday.... One killed,five injured: Road accident DADU, Jan 15: A young boy, Altaf Hussain, 18, son of Karim Bux Vighio, was killed and five others injured when two motorcycles collided on the agricultural farm link road here on Sunday.... Permission for private telecom services urged GILGIT, Jan 15: Northern Areas Legislative Council member Mohammad Ismail has demanded that the federal government should implement the resolution adopted by the NALC demanding extension of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority... PSC approves new variety of mustard PESHAWAR, Jan 15: The NWFP Provincial Seed Council (PSC) has approved the new variety of mustard “Nifa-Riya” of the Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (Nifa), Peshawar, the 9th crop of variety of the institute recommended for general cultivation.... 4 children die in tent fire MANSEHRA, Jan 15: Four children were killed and three people injured when a fire broke out in a tent in the Alai area of Batgram district on Saturday night.... Downpour in Peshawar PESHAWAR, Jan 15: Light downpour in Peshawar valley and adjoining areas, which started on Saturday night, has turned the weather chilly. The rain continued intermittently on Sunday, forcing people to remain indoors and wear warmer cloths.... Pakistan-China border closed GILGIT, Jan 15: Pak-China border at Sust town has been closed for all types of trade and tourism. The border normally remains open in May and closes in December every year due to heavy snowfall.... Sangat opposes dam project DADU, Jan 15: The Sindhi Adabi Sangat of Dadu chapter has opposed construction of the Kalabagh dam and the ongoing army operation in Balochistan. The Sangat meeting held under the chairmanship... Under-trial captive found dead: Fourth incident in few days FAISALABAD, Jan 15: An under-trial prisoner was found dead in the Central Jail hospital’s bathroom under mysterious circumstances on Sunday. The jail officials claim that he has committed suicide by hanging... Demonstration against bombing by US FAISALABAD, Jan 15: Hundreds of religious activists took out a rally here on Sunday to protest against the US bombing of Bajaur Agency. Led by district MMA president Sardar Zafar... Mediation over Sangla church issue lauded GUJRANWALA, Jan 15: The mediation between the Muslim and Christian community over the Sangla Hill church issue is being appreciated across the country. This was stated by Presbyterian Church of Pakistan... Constable shot dead by robbers GUJRANWALA, Jan 15: A constable was killed while another was seriously injured by four robbers near Sohdra on Saturday evening. Reports said that armed robbers were busy in looting passersby near... Kidnapped naib nazim released TOBA TEK SINGH, Jan 15: Alleged kidnapped union council-1 naib nazim Shafqat Mohsin returned home on Sunday. He later visited the Thikriwala (Faisalabad) police station (which registered the case of his kidnapping) and got his statement recorded.... Rape case against doctor, dispenser SAHIWAL, Jan 15: Carrying out a local court’s orders, Fateh Sher police on Saturday night registered a rape case against a doctor, his dispenser, an Elite Force inspector and two others after a lapse of some seven months.... UC nazim, staff thrashed KASUR, Jan 15: Former nazim of UC 4, along with two PML parliamentary secretaries and some accomplices, allegedly attacked his successor in his office and thrashed some of the staff members on Saturday night.... PO killed in ‘encounter’ GUJRAT, Jan 15: A proclaimed offender was shot dead after about a one-hour shootout with the police in Lakhanwal Khurd in Jalalpur Jattan late on Friday night.... Strategy to condemn US assault: Baloch LAHORE, Jan 15: Jamaat-i-Islami amir Liaquat Baloch warned on Sunday that protest would be lodged against the killing of civilians in Bajaur Agency as a result of bombardment by the US... Bombing condemned LAHORE, Jan 15: The Pakistan Workers Confederation has condemned the US bombing in Bajaur Agency resulting in the death of 18 innocent civilians. In a statement issued here on Sunday, PWC... Practical steps needed for rights: Tarar LAHORE, Jan 15: Former president Rafiq Tarar on Sunday likened the role being played by the army in Balochistan and Waziristan with the one Indian army was playing in occupied Kashmir.... Lambardari system on the cards: minister LAHORE, Jan 15: The lambardari system is being re-activated in the province for improving revenue collection, better liaison between rural population and the government as well as collection of data about health facilities and epidemics in villages.... Press to be briefed on Khar’s role LAHORE, Jan 15: Three PPP leaders, along with Malik Ghulam Mustafa Khar, will hold a joint press conference here on Monday (today) to end a controversy over Mr Khar’s future role in the party.... Constable held on extortion charge LAHORE, Jan 15: A policeman running a gang allegedly involved in money extortion was arrested along with his accomplice on Sunday. On receiving complaints, SP Omar Farooq set up a team... Kalabagh plan to be thwarted, says ANP PESHAWAR, Jan 14: Reacting to the announcement of President Pervez Musharraf regarding construction of the Kalabagh dam during a public meeting in Swabi on Saturday, the Awami National Party has warned that its workers would thwart such plans.... ‘Refugee movement hinders anti-polio efforts’ PESHAWAR, Jan 15: Uncontrolled movement of Afghan refugees is hampering the government’s efforts to eradicate polio from the province, officials told Dawn. “Five polio cases were reported in the NWFP and Fata last year.... JI holds protests against US air attack on Bajaur PESHAWAR, Jan 15: The Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal staged a protest demonstration here on Sunday against the US air attack on civilians in Bajaur Agency. Hundreds of workers took out a procession... Sarhad Chamber’s plea for refund PESHAWAR, Jan 15: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SCCI) president Ghazanfar Bilour has asked the sales tax department to mke refunds to traders making exports to Afghanistan.... Benazir yet to decide on Senate polls: spokesman PESHAWAR, Jan 15: The Pakistan People’s Party has said that the party’s chairperson Benazir Bhutto has not yet decided if she will contest the forthcoming Senate elections but she is qualified to do so.... Balakot in grip of severe cold BALAKOT, Jan 15: Balakot and its adjoining areas are in the grip of severe cold after recent rain and snowfall, with the mercury dropping to minus three degrees Centigrade....

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