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May 1, 2006 Monday Rabi-us-Sani 2, 1427   Militarisation of govt depts recipe for disaster: PML-N ISLAMABAD, April 30: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has called for reversal of the policy of appointing military officers against civilian posts, saying that the militarisation of civilian institutions was a recipe for disaster.... Two parties set deadline for Musharraf’s exit ISLAMABAD, April 30: The country’s joint opposition would give a deadline to President Gen Pervez Musharraf to step down in September, and hold free and fair elections under an independent election commission and interim setup.... Tehrik-i-Istaqlal revived ISLAMABAD, April 30: The Qaumi Jamhoori Party (QJP) was dissolved on Sunday to revive the Tehrik-i-Istaqlal. The decision was taken through a unanimously adopted resolution at a meeting of the QJP central committee here.... Musharraf, Mukhtaran on ‘Time 100’ list NEW YORK, April 30: President Pervez Musharraf and Mukhtaran Mai share the honour of being named one of the ‘100 most influential people’ in the world by the Time magazine on Sunday.... Mirwaiz to take up Kashmir bus issue with Singh New Delhi, April 30: When Indian and Pakistani officials discuss new bus routes on Tuesday amid plans to set up enclosures along the Line of Control (LoC) where divided Kashmiri families... Little progress on conflict resolution: FM ISLAMABAD, April 30: Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri on Sunday said that although there had been a spate of confidence building measures between India and Pakistan, the process of conflict resolution had remained stagnant.... Benazir, Nawaz pledge to protect workers’ rights ISLAMABAD, April 30: Former Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif on Sunday pledged to protect workers rights. In their separate messages on May Day they criticised the policies of the ‘military regime’ regarding the working class.... Quake-hit areas in throes of ecological changes ISLAMABAD April 30: Some serious ecological changes are surfacing in the aftermath of the devastating October 8 earthquake in the northern districts of the NWFP and Azad Kashmir, a recent visit to the areas showed.... Musharraf, Aziz vow to improve workers’ lot ISLAMABAD, April 30: President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have renewed the government’s commitment to improve the lot of workers in the country and urged them to step up efforts for socio-economic development of Pakistan.... Local Taliban commander arrested TANK, April 30: A local Taliban commander and his two guards have been arrested after being injured in a firing incident. According to sources, Taliban commander Asmatullah Bhittani with two guards... Two Afghan ‘terrorists’ held QUETTA, April 30: Law-enforcement agencies arrested two alleged Afghan terrorists from a house in the Pukhtunabad area on Sunday and handed them over to a joint investigation team.... ‘Pakistan not to succumb to US pressure’ ISLAMABAD, April 30: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azim has said Pakistan will not succumb to US pressure on the gas pipeline project with Iran.... Power supply to 15 districts cut off QUETTA, April 30: Some 15 districts of Balochistan plunged into darkness on Saturday night when a huge electricity pylon of a 220 KV power transmission line collapsed following a thunderstorm.... Man shot and injured for ignoring signal to stop KHAR (Bajaur Agency), April 30: Bajaur Levy personnel shot and injured a tribesman when he failed to respond to their signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Omari area in the Mamond subdivision here on Sunday.... 50pc water shortfall at Sindh’s barrages SUKKUR, April 30: More than 50 per cent water shortage is being experienced at Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri barrages of Sindh. Sources in the Sindh irrigation department said that if the... Farmers call for release of water into Badin canals BADIN, April 30: Farmers of Badin have called for immediate measures to end water shortage and to save coastal people from famine. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the growers... Dams on Indus River opposed HYDERABAD, April 30: Activists of the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz and Jeay Sindh Students Federation held demonstrations in various districts of Sindh in protest against the inauguration of the Diamer-Bhasha dam,... Thatta faces water shortage THATTA, April 30: An acute water shortage is causing severe hardships to people and damaging crops in the district. After the closure of the KB feeder from Keenjhar Lake for two months, all its branches have dried up.... Nawaz-Benazir alliance good omen, says Khosa SHEIKHUPURA, April 30: The alliance between Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto is a good omen for democracy, solidarity and prosperity in the country. The PML-N’s Punjab chief Sardar Zulfiqar Ahmed Khosa said this at a workers’ convention held here on Sunday.... Quaid, Iqbal’s relics to stay in Karachi, Lahore LAHORE, April 30: The federal government has finally withdrawn its decision to transfer relics belonging to Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam from the museums in Lahore and Karachi, respectively, to the National Memorial Museum in Islamabad.... Land for Haj Complex allotted LAHORE, April 30: The Lahore Development Authority governing body has allotted a 57-kanal plot in Tajpura Housing Scheme for the construction of a new Haj Complex and decided to allow relaxation... Death in jail said to be suicide RAWALPINDI, April 30: An under-trial prisoner was found dead in Adiala Jail on Sunday. According to jail authorities Mohammad Nadeem committed suicide by hanging himself with his waist-band tied to the... Attock to have chamber of commerce ATTOCK, April 30: The commerce ministry has approved the proposal of Attock Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to facilitate the business community of the district.... Govt promises 85pc literacy by 2015 TAXILA, April 30: Tehsil Nazim Mohammad Sadeeq Khan has said the Punjab government was determined to achieve 85 percent literacy rate in the province by the year 2015.... Remote, scenic valley ‘cleared’ of militants KUNDI GARH (North Waziristan), April 30: The remote Shawal valley in North Waziristan tribal region has long been known as a haven for Al Qaeda militants and their allies.... Centre urged to take action against DCO CHITRAL, April 30: Former district nazim and central leader of the ruling PML-Q Shahzada Mohyuddin has urged the federal government to take action against the DCO Chitral for what he called misuse of the President’s Relief Fund meant for flood-affected people.... Protest against lawlessness in Sindh HYDERABAD, April 30: Activists of Awami Tehrik observed a hunger strike outside the press club on Sunday in protest against lawlessness, unemployment and alleged murderous attack on Ali Akbar Palijo, elder... Volunteers start work in Mansehra village MANSEHRA, April 30: A group of volunteers on Sunday began clearing rubble from a primary school and a mosque in the earthquake-hit village of Kodar Bala in Mansehra district.... Rs2.8bn for welfare of 150,000 blind NAROWAL, April 30: The government is spending Rs2.8 billion on the treatment of 1,500,00 blind people throughout the country under the national health programme. This was said by Federal Health Minister... 14 POs held in Sheikhupura ‘no-go area’ SHEIKHUPURA, April 30: Led by District Police Officer Muhammad Aslam Tareen, the Sheikhupura police arrested late Saturday night 14 proclaimed offenders from a no-go area in Islamnagar, the most troubled spot in the district.... ‘Encounters leave two criminals dead’ FAISALABAD, April 30: Police claimed on Sunday to have killed two hardened criminals in as many encounters at Gatwala and Dijkot. They were involved in kidnap for ransom, dacoity and murder cases.... Wheat farmers looking for buyers RAHIM YAR KHAN, April 30: Farmers are facing difficulties in selling their wheat crop in the district. The food department delayed the purchase of wheat allegedly to benefit flour millowners and some influential traders of the grain market.... Gas pipeline inaugurated in Vehari VEHARI, April 30: Aftab Khichi, the ruling party MNA and son of former district nazim Mumtaz Khan Khichi, inaugurated the gas pipeline installation at V Chowk here on Saturday night.... Underpass to be built in Sialkot SIALKOT, April 30: The Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) has announced the construction of an underpass along the railway crossing level near Allama Iqbal Chowk. This was disclosed by Tehsil Nazim Imtiazuddin... Trader injured for defying drive against encroachments GUJRANWALA, April 30: Traders of Wazirabad main bazaar observed strike on Sunday and held a demonstration outside the TMA office after an anti-encroachment squad injured a shopkeeper on offering resistance.... Girl crushed under train wheels TOBA TEK SINGH, April 30: A girl was run over and killed by a train before which her father pushed her at Chak 377-JB, Jhanwan, on Sunday.... Pesticide import talks prove futile LAHORE, April 30: Talks between the Department of Plant Protection and pesticide importers failed on Sunday, thus keeping the imports suspended and putting a question mark over the fate of cotton and rice crops.... 22 POs held in Sahiwal SAHIWAL, April 30: The local police claimed to have arrested 22 proclaimed offenders and 13 court absconders during a general hold-up on Saturday night. Police said that six of the arrested POs were involved in crimes of heinous nature.... Guard flees with millions LAHORE, April 30: A security guard of a bank on Sunday made off with millions after breaking 28 lockers in Allama Iqbal Town. Manager Raja Azad Gul told police that he... Prize bond draw BAHAWALPUR, April 30: Draw of Rs 7,500 prize bond will be held tomorrow at the Government S.E. College here. According to National Savings sources, the college principal and prominent people of the town will be present on the occasion.—APP... Rashid accorded ‘clean’ welcome LAHORE, April 30: Sheikh Rashid Ahmad was accorded a ‘clean’ welcome on his maiden visit to Lahore station on Sunday after being named the new minister for railways.... Rain relief in Punjab LAHORE, April 30: Duststorms and scattered drizzle in the plains of Punjab broke the spell of heatwave on Sunday, dropping the maximum temperature from Saturday’s 41 degrees C to 37 degrees C in Lahore.... ‘Governance reforms being introduced’ LAHORE, April 30: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistics Dr Salman Shah has said that governance reforms were being introduced for strengthening the economy and removing social inequality.... MMA leaders meet today LAHORE, April 30: A meeting of leaders of the six-party religious alliance — Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) — will be held in the city on Monday (today)....

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