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May 30, 2006 Tuesday Jumadi-ul-Awwal 2, 1427   Charter can revive democracy: speakers ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Charter of Democracy if implemented with sincerity could not only revive democracy in Pakistan but could also strengthen institutions and enable the masses to get socio-economic justice.... PPP denounces closure of locomotives scam probe ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has denounced the decision to drop investigations into a scam involving purchase of Chinese locomotives for nearly $100 million on the ground of “good faith”.... Union’s plea for probe, loss recovery: Privatisation of PS ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Pakistan Steel Labour Union on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking constitution of a commission to probe into and recover losses the nation suffered in the privatisation of the Pakistan Steel Mills.... Development linked to population control ISLAMABAD, May 29: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday stressed the need to check population growth which he said was undermining government’s efforts to provide better living conditions to the people.... Call to address smaller provinces’ grievances: Tributes paid to Dr Feroz Ahmed ISLAMABAD, May 29: Paying tributes to eminent scholar and political thinker Dr Feroz Ahmed (1940-1997) at a memorial meeting here on Sunday, veteran politician Air Marshal (retd) Asghar Khan said he fought for the rights of oppressed people of smaller provinces.... Drought situation worsening: experts ISLAMABAD, May 29: Experts on Monday called for on-ground assessment of the drought situation in affected areas and sounded a warning note that the ‘as usual business’ approach may see the situation getting out of hand very soon.... Man given up for dead coming home from India LUCKNOW, May 29: A Pakistani man who was given up for dead by his family has been living in an Indian police station for two years and is expected to be... Afghan border trade halted by clearing agents’ strike LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), May 29: Movement of food and other goods to Afghanistan came to a grinding halt after customs clearing agents at the Torkham border staged a strike here on Monday.... Situation still alarming in Faisalabad: Gastroenteritis FAISALABAD, May 29: The health department has failed to control effectively the gastroenteritis in Ghulam Muhammadabad and its adjoining localities as the number of affected people has reached 16,687.... 28 children with diarrhea hospitalized MULTAN, May 29: As many as 28 children suffering from diarrhoea were admitted to the Children Hospital Complex here during the last 24 hours, said MS Dr Nazar Abbas Gardezi.... FCR scope may be widened to cover drug menace PESHAWAR, May 29: The Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control has expressed concern over increase of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan from where drugs are smuggled to other parts of the region.... ARD for cut in defence budget LAHORE, May 29: The Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) on Monday held the prevailing dictatorial system responsible for the price-hike and growing unemployment in the country.... PR reviews Marvi Express revival LAHORE, May 29: The executive committee of the Pakistan Railways Board discussed on Monday modalities of reviving Marvi Express between Mirpurkhas and Khokhrapar. Introduction of a new train between Lahore and... Protest against water shortage MIRPURKHAS, May 29: Hundreds of farmers of the Bareji distributary held a demonstration outside the office of the director of the Nara canal area water board in protest against water shortage in tail-end areas.... Holding of jirgas against SC verdict: Justice Aslam LARKANA, May 29: Justice (retd) Nasir Aslam Zahid has expressed concern over holding ‘jirgas’ despite clear verdicts against the practice by Supreme Court and Sindh High Court, circuit bench, Sukkur.... Man’s plea for arrest of son’s killers ISLAMABAD, May 29: A resident of Abbottabad, whose son was allegedly murdered by his cousin and uncle, has sought the help of the president, prime minister, chief justice of Pakistan, governor... Chitral to have women youth hostel ISLAMABAD, May 29: Minister for Women and Youth Affairs Sumaira Malik here on Monday said a women youth hostel would be set up in Chitral during the next fiscal year.... Teachers put off hunger strike ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Pakistan Teachers United Front (PTUF) has put off the May 30 hunger strike after getting assurances from Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed.... Centre urged to pay dues of provinces ISLAMABAD, May 29: NWFP Senior Minister Sirajul Haq has criticised the federal government for failing to fulfil its constitutional obligations towards the National Finance Commission award and payment of provincial dues, because of which the provinces were facing serious financial hardships.... Importance of tunnel for Chitral underlined CHITRAL, May 29: Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that construction of Lowari tunnel would bring about economic development and prosperity in Chitral district.... Steps urged for TB eradication KOHAT, May 29: Speakers at a seminar on control of tuberculosis have said that the disease was spreading at an alarming rate in the country due to lack of awareness about its treatment among the people.... Appointments in Hesco KHAIRPUR, May 29: The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company has appointed Mohammad Ismail Memon as executive engineer to replace Shamsuddin Kakepoto after the federal minister for water and power suspended him following a number of complaints from people.... Mother of rape victim threatens suicide FAISALABAD, May 29: The mother of a gang-rape victim on Monday threatened to commit suicide in front of the Chief Minister House if the case was not registered against the accused.... Teenager strangled by friends over trifle OKARA, May 29: A teenager was strangled to death allegedly by his friends over a trifle on Sunday night at Muslim colony. Reports said Naeem, 15, had exchange hot words with... 120 faint during physical test: Aspiring sub-inspectors GUJRANWALA, May 29: Around 120 aspirants for recruitment as traffic police sub-inspectors fainted during physical fitness tests due to heat here on Monday. More than 1,600 candidates were reportedly taking part... Filtered water pledged TOBA TEK SINGH, May 29: Governor Khalid Maqbool has announced that Wapda would provide electricity to even a very small village — having just 10 houses.... Man killed over money dispute KASUR, May 29: A man was allegedly killed over a monetary issue here on Monday at Kalo Khara village in Raja Jang police limits. Reports said Abdul Rasheed alias Foji suspected... 2 bootleggers arrested VEHARI, May 29: Local police on Monday claimed to have arrested two bootleggers and recovered a sizable quantity of imported and locally-made liquor from a house at Chak 9-11-WB.... GCU students allege harassment FAISALABAD, May 29: As a sequel to the GC University issue involving alleged sexual harassment of a girl student by vice-chancellor, six varsity students filed an application seeking registration of a... Traders resent new taxes GUJRANWALA, May 29: The trader organizations, including the Markazi Anjuman Tajran, resented against Qila Dedar Singh town administration for imposing new taxes on them and urged the nazim to withdraw the decision.... 70 gastroenteritis patients a day LAHORE, May 29: Around 70 patients suffering from gastroenteritis are being brought to the Mayo Hospital daily. Only a few of them are said to be seriously ill.... More funds urged for social sector LAHORE, May 29: The Pakistan Workers Federation has proposed increase in allocation of funds for the social sector in the federal and provincial budgets to make adequate resources available for reducing unemployment through education and training.... Billboard collapses LAHORE, May 29: Another billboard collapsed in Liberty Market at 3am during rain on Monday. However, there was no casualty reported as there was no activity in the area at that time.... Wheat stock spoiled by insect attack DADU, May 29: Wheat stocks of million of rupees have been infested by insects in several godowns of Dadu and Jamshoro districts. An inspection team of the Sindh chief minister said... Arbab-MQM agreement criticised KHAIRPUR, May 29: Pakistan People’s Party’s MPA Nawab Khan Wassan has criticised the agreement between the chief minister and Muttahida Qaumi Movement, which, he said, ran counter to the interests of the province and thousands of jobless youths.... Farmers stage protest KHAIRPUR, May 29: A large number of farmers protested on Monday in Thari Mirwah taluka and Sobhodero against implication of their colleagues in bogus cases in Hingorja and Thari Mirwah....

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