February 15, 2006	Wednesday	Muharram 16, 1427

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Senate nomination papers’ scrutiny begins ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: The Election Commission on Tuesday accepted three nominations papers from Islamabad but an equal number of nominations were rejected....		Over 9,300 madressahs registered: minister ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Ejazul Haq has said 9,332 madressahs out of a total of 11,882 affiliated with the Ittehad Tanzeemat Madaris-i-Dinya Pakistan (ITMDP) have so far been registered....
Opposition asks govt to stop Balochistan operation QUETTA Feb, 14: Opposition Parties have criticized what they called the ongoing military operation in Dera Bugti and Kohlu and urged the government to immediately put an end to the crackdown in order to resolve the issue politically through negotiations....		Bhootani for peaceful resolution of issues QUETTA, Feb 14: Deputy Speaker of the Balochistan assembly, Mohammad Aslam Bhootani, has appealed to the federal government, Baloch sardars and politicians to take steps to end fighting in the larger interest of the province and to promote reconciliation....
SC approached on cartoon issue ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: The Supreme Court was requested on Tuesday to direct the government to move the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against countries where blasphemous cartoons were published and to recall ambassadors, from the countries....		Sectarian killings’ mastermind held QUETTA, Feb 14: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a mastermind of sectarian killings, suicide attacks on an imambargah and Ashura processions in Quetta and other parts of the province....
Reconstruction to start in few weeks: PM ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Tuesday that reconstruction and rehabilitation work in quake-hit areas would commence in a few weeks....		Instability in Afghanistan hinders DPs’ repatriation ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: The absence of rule of law in many parts of Afghanistan coupled with difficult socio-economic conditions and political instability has been hampering efforts to repatriate Afghans especially from Pakistan and Iran, says a report....
Changes to Freedom of Information law sought ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: A non-government organization has written to the Cabinet Division to make changes to what it called “Flawed and Restrictive Rules (2004) for the Freedom of Information (FOI) Ordinance 2002”....		Dams outside purview of military rulers ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: Speakers at a seminar here on Tuesday had a consensus that a military regime had no right to make decisions on water-related issues, and that construction of big dams should be left to the future civilian government....
Thar Express: inaugural run on 18th KARACHI, Feb 14: About 320 passengers will travel by the Thar Express to India on Feb 18, marking the opening of the Khokhrapar-Monabao trail link....		Hope mingles with horror in quake ruins ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: A visit to Muzaffarabad today shows the Azad Kashmir capital bustling with life — but on the ruins left by last October’s earthquake....
State-run TV, radio asked to do a better job ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has asked the state-run radio and television to improve professionally and technically to meet the challenges of globalization and to portray a true image of Pakistan....		Sale tactic makes sugar bitter RAWALPINDI, Feb 14: Customers have complained that the management of a utility store in the city is meting out discriminatory treatment by allowing those making big purchases at the store to buy more sugar than other buyers solely seeking the commodity....
Prices of 15 daily-use items rise ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: The price of 15 essential daily-use items recorded increase during the week ending on Feb 13, compared to the prices of the previous week....		Dhaka chamber to assist Pakistani hoteliers ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) will assist Pakistani businessmen in setting up restaurants in Bangladesh....
Couple shot dead RAWALPINDI, Feb 14: A man and his wife were shot dead by an unidentified killer in Dhoke Matkal on Tuesday, while a taxi driver was killed and a policeman injured while chasing highwaymen in Islamabad, police said....		US promises support in anti-terror war ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: American Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on Tuesday assured Pakistan of continued support form the United States in the fights against terrorism and narcotics....
Rickety buses to be removed GILGIT, Feb 14: The regional transport authority of the Northern Areas has decided to revamp the transportation system on the Karakoram Highway by disbanding rickety buses on the route....		Video may reveal bomber’s identity: Hangu blast investigation PESHAWAR, Feb 14: Investigators have obtained a video-tape, which they expect will provide clues to the identity of the Hangu suicide bomber, sources said....
Musharraf urged to shed uniform before polls PESHAWAR, Feb 14: The Pakistan People’s Party has said that if President Gen Pervez Musharraf insists on staying in uniform, the genuine political forces will launch a movement force him...		Students protest against cartoons LAKKI MARWAT, Feb 14: Students of the Government Post-Graduate College on Tuesday blocked the Lakki-Mianwali Road connecting the NWFP with Punjab to protest against the publication of blasphemous cartoons of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) in several European newspapers....
Six food factory managers detained HARIPUR, Feb 14: A judicial magistrate on Tuesday ordered six managers of different food manufacturing units detained on judicial remand for violating the Food Act....		Rs200 million approved for project MARDAN, Feb 14: The District Development Committee has approved Rs200 million for various development schemes under the annual development programme and the special package of the NWFP chief minister for the district....
Woman, daughter granted bail PESHAWAR, Feb 14: Additional District and Sessions Judge Ahmad Sultan Tareen has granted bail to a woman and her daughter charged with desecrating the Holy Quran....		Time-bomb explodes near checkpost KHAAR (Bajaur Agency), Feb 14: A time-bomb exploded near a Khaasadar checkpost in Mamond tehsil near here on Tuesday. However, no casualty was reported....
Chaotic scenes across Punjab: 32 held in Sargodha FAISALABAD, Feb 14: Unexpected violence and hooliganism marked the province-wide strike on Tuesday against the publication of profane depictions in some foreign newspapers....		Indian hospital offers liver transplant centre LAHORE, Feb 14: The management of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, has offered to facilitate local hospitals in setting up a liver transplant centre, besides training of local doctors in conducting liver transplants....
Accused wrested from bailiff SAHIWAL, Feb 14: An accused who was arrested by a court bailiff was got released by his supporters, while the official was deprived of Rs2,500 and a cell phone....		‘Pakistan may miss livestock moot’ JHANG, Feb 14: Pakistan may not be represented at the Fifth Asian Buffalo Congress being held in Nanning, China, from April 18 to 22 this year, allegedly due to the indifference of food, agriculture and livestock ministry....
Rs18m for Narowal jail SIALKOT, Feb 14: The Punjab chief minister has approved construction of a district jail in Narowal and the provincial government has released a grant of Rs18.063...		Police shoot ‘robber’ SAHIWAL, Feb 14: An alleged robber was killed in what police claimed to be an encounter near Chak 82/6-R on Monday night, while his two accomplices managed to escape....
Processions banned in Punjab LAHORE, Feb 14: The Punjab government imposed on Tuesday night a ban on taking out processions throughout the province. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi....		Students’ protest continues BAHAWALPUR, Feb 14: Islamia University students continued their protest on Tuesday against the killing of their fellow by dacoits on Monday, and blocked traffic on Baghdad Road and the DIG Chowk....
Jashn-i-Faiz begins SIALKOT, Feb 14: The three-day Jashn-i-Faiz began at the Murray College here on Tuesday to commemorate the 95th birth anniversary of the poet. A seminar was held at the college where rich tributes were paid to the poet....		Water paucity hits farmers OKARA, Feb 14: Scores of agriculturists of several villages protested on Tuesday against shortage of water. Gathering outside the press club, the people from Renala Khurd tehsil, led by lumberdar Chaudhry...
Pervaiz vows stern action against arsonists: Govt to offset losses LAHORE, Feb 14: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi announced on Tuesday night stern action against those who indulged in violence and damaged private and public property....		Complete shutdown in Lahore observed LAHORE, Feb 14: A complete, unprecedented shutterdown amid rioting was observed in the city on Tuesday in protest against publication of blasphemous caricatures by newspapers in Denmark and some other western countries....
Naeemi announces another rally LAHORE, Feb 14: The Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Mahaz has announced that it will bring out another rally on Wednesday (today). The rally will start from Jamia Naeemia in Garhi Shahu and terminate outside the Lahore Press Club....		14 papers for Senate accepted LAHORE, Feb 14: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday accepted 14 nomination papers out of 37 filed for Senate seats from Punjab and rejected 23 after scrutiny....
Govt blamed for violence LAHORE, Feb 14: Punjab PPP President Qasim Zia holds the government responsible for the trouble witnessed in Lahore on Tuesday. Talking to journalists here, he said the protest was peaceful but...		Trains pelted with stones LAHORE, Feb 14: Three trains were pelted with stones during Tuesday’s protest, causing minor injuries to two employees of the Pakistan Railways....
Rohri Canal breach hits many areas KHAIRPUR, Feb 14: Growers of Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze and Nawabshah districts may suffer massive losses as a result of a breach in the Rohri canal at RD-323 near Kandiaro....		Inspection team visits Sukkur jail SUKKUR, Feb 14: An inspection team of the Sindh chief minister on Tuesday visited the Sukkur Central Jail-I, met prisoners in different barracks and recorded their statements....
Scientists warn of earth resource exhaustion HYDERABAD, Feb 14: The earth is being degraded because of human demand for food, water, timber and fibre and 24 per cent of the earth’s surface is now cultivated and humans...		Govt’s ‘progressive policies’ praised CHARSADDA, Feb 14: Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that his faction of the Pakistan People’s Party was among the first to welcome the takeover by President Pervez Musharraf because of his progressive policies....
Department urged to remove exam schedule ambiguity SWABI, Feb 14: The teaching staff of public and private educational institutions have asked the education authorities to clarify whether the annual examination will be held in March or May....		IGP urges prompt police response PESHAWAR, Feb 14: The Inspector General of Police in the NWFP Muhammad Raffat Pasha on Tuesday instructed police officials to respond to public complaints and immediately register first-information reports....
Comprehensive uplift plan for Larkana LARKANA, Feb 14: Prominent social scientist and town planner Arif Hassan Khan has said that he intends to prepare a comprehensive plan for the Larkana city with modern civic amenities....		Appeal to save Indus delta THATTA, Feb 14: Mr Alkexes Fossi, the head of a French-based deltaic affairs organization, who is conducting a study on the Indus delta, expressed grave concern here on Monday over periodic ruination of the delta....