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July 06, 2006 Thursday Jumadi-ul-Sani 9, 1427   Charter to end dictatorship, says Benazir ISLAMABAD, July 5: Chairperson of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Benazir Bhutto on Wednesday termed July 5 as black day in the history of Pakistan.... Altaf rejects charter of democracy ISLAMABAD, July 5: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Wednesday rejected the charter of democracy and accused the two major political parties, which took the initiative, of weakening the country and looting the exchequer while they were in power.... France to help set up engineering varsity in Karachi PARIS, July 5: France will help Pakistan in setting up a university of engineering and sciences in Karachi as the two countries have decided to enhance their bilateral economic, defence, scientific and educational cooperation.... Civil society for repeal of Hudood laws ISLAMABAD, July 5: The civil society organisations here on Wednesday called on the government to repeal Hudood ordinances instead of amending, what they called, a set of black laws in the history of Pakistan.... Crocker says US open to Pakistani students ISLAMABAD, July 5: US Ambassador Ryan C Crocker on Wednesday praised the Pakistani students for being best and highly motivated and assured that US was always open for them in their endeavour towards higher education.... ‘Red book’ on 162 wanted terrorists released ISLAMABAD, July 5: The federal government has issued for the first time a ‘red book’ containing information about 162 most-wanted terrorists, including the four allegedly involved in an abortive attempt on the life of Gen Pervez Musharraf.... Reference filed against former rail minister ISLAMABAD, July 5: The PPP has filed a reference with the National Accountability Bureau against former minister for Railways Lt-Gen (rtd) Javed Ashraf Qazi and two other retired generals for their alleged involvement in corruption in the purchase of Chines locomotives.... NAB slammed for occupying Chamba House ISLAMABAD, July 5: The People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP) on Wednesday blasted the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officials for their undue occupation of residential quarters in Lahore, originally meant for the official use of the members of the parliament.... Opposition’s threat a gimmick, says Sherpao ISLAMABAD, July 5: Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Wednesday termed the opposition’s threat to resign from assemblies political gimmickry and said it was an attempt to hoodwink the people as it had no solid programme to address their problems.... AJKEC warns against rules violation MUZAFFARABAD, July 5: AJK Chief Election Commissioner Justice Reaz Akhtar Chaudhry has said that those found violating election rules on the polling day would be dealt with strictly.... Musharraf meets PML lawmakers today ISLAMABAD, July 5: President Gen Pervez Musharraf is scheduled to meet ruling Pakistan Muslim League legislators from southern districts of Punjab on Thursday as part of his continuing interaction with the League’s parliamentarians.... Lakki Marwat tehsil nazim sacked by CM PESHAWAR, July 5: Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani has removed Lakki Marwat tehsil nazim Faridullah Khan. The notification was issued on Monday by Local Government Department Secretary Dr Hamad Owais Agha... NWFP sees increase in fiscal ‘imbalance’: Mid-term budgetary framework PESHAWAR, July 5: The NWFP government’s mid-term budgetary framework (MTBF) has forecast that the fiscal deficit will grow significantly during the next four financial years mainly because of the progressive annual increase under the wage and pension bills.... CJ for free legal aid to poor prisoners LAHORE, July 5: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said here on Wednesday the superior judiciary was under a constitutional, legal and social obligation to ensure provision of justice to the poor and the destitute at the grassroots level.... Prosecution dept launch on Aug 14, PA told LAHORE, July 5: The new Punjab criminal prosecution department would be launched on Aug 14, law minister Raja Basharat told the provincial assembly on Wednesday.... Wrong FIR: DPO should be penalised LAHORE, July 5: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday observed that the registration of an FIR under charges other than the actual commission of crime was a serious offence for which the district police officer should be penalised.... PML-N MPAs to resign if Musharraf re-elected LAHORE, July 5: PML-N MPAs have resolved to resign from the Punjab Assembly if Gen Musharraf tries to get himself re-elected as the president for a second term.... Wattoo acquitted of bungling LAHORE, July 5: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday acquitted former chief minister Manzoor Wattoo of charges contained in three references in the case of misappropriation of Baitul Maal funds.... SC sends journalists’ plea to LHC LAHORE, July 5: A Supreme Court bench on Wednesday remanded to the Lahore High Court the plea of eight journalists for the grant of membership of the Lahore Press Club and... Plan to curb bird flu on the anvil ISLAMABAD, July 5: The federal food ministry has started consultations with provinces to devise a plan to fight and control bird flu with World Bank’s aid.... Senate body criticises cut in HEC budget ISLAMABAD, July 5: The Senate’s standing committee on education, science and technology has expressed concern over the government’s decision to decrease the Higher Education Commission’s budget from Rs15.74... Call for presenting real picture of Aids ISLAMABAD, July 5: Country director of UNAIDS Dr Aldo Landi has called for presenting real picture of HIV and AIDS instead of indulging in numbers game and denying the facts.... Three air commodores promoted to AVMs ISLAMABAD, July 5: The government on Wednesday promoted three air force officers to the rank of air vice marshal (AVM).... Pakistan urged to ratify ICC ISLAMABAD, July 5: Experts and civil society members here on Wednesday called upon Pakistan to ratify the International Criminal Court (ICC) as it would help the country in streamlining its own... The problems that disturb our MPs ISLAMABAD, July 5: What discomforts our parliamentarians suffer in private in the Parliament Lodges became public on Wednesday when a plea by more than 100 MPs for Asian-style, floor-level commodes in their suites was turned down.... CDA raises daily wages to Rs4,500 ISLAMABAD, July 5: Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao on Wednesday announced an increase of Rs1,500 in the salaries of the CDA’s daily wage workers.... Drought-like situation in Pakhi Balla PESHAWAR, July 5: At least 500 families in Pakhi Balla, a remote area in the Frontier Region of Peshawar are facing a drought-like situation.... Wildlife park in Cherat to be ready by August PESHAWAR, July 5: The NWFP wildlife department will complete the first phase of establishment of a wildlife park in Cherat by August.... PHC declares policemen’s acquittal illegal PESHAWAR, July 5: A bench of the Peshawar High Court on Wednesday declared illegal the acquittal of two police officers accused of killing a boy in a fake encounter.... ‘Hostels closed for renovation’ PESHAWAR, July 5: The administration of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), NWFP, has clarified a news item which appeared in a section of the press about closure of hostels and said that hostels No.... Professional commitment of sappers praised PESHAWAR, June 5: An attestation parade of Corps of Engineers recruits was held at the Engineer Centre, Risalpur, on Wednesday.... Chief Justice launches judicial code PESHAWAR, July 5: Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Tariq Pervez Khan launched the High Court Judicial Estacode-2006 here on Wednesday.... Inordinate delay in primary results: Monitoring by donors FAISALABAD, July 5: The Punjab education department has failed to announce the annual result of class V despite a lapse of two months.... ‘Mangla water paucity main cause of loadshedding’ GUJRANWALA, July 5: The water shortage in Mangla Dam is the real cause of loadshedding for it is the main source of power feeding to the Gepco.... Two policemen suspended: Rape charges ‘baseless’ VEHARI, July.5: DPO suspended an ASI and moharrir of Fateh Shah police for neglecting their duty, and ordered registration of case against the five accused who allegedly forced their entry into... Mepco’s apathy proves fatal for elderly man RAHIM YAR KHAN, July 5: An elderly man was electrocuted owing to negligence of the Multan Electric Supply Company officials, it is learnt on Wednesday.... Three minor brothers run over, killed FAISALABAD, July 5: Three minor brothers were crushed to death by a speeding wagon near Haveli Road on Wednesday in Chiniot, Jhang district.... Five killers get death SIALKOT, July 5: An additional district and sessions judge has handed down death sentence on seven counts with Rs50,000 fine each to five convicts in a murder case registered by Uggoki police.... Five labourers killed in accident SHEIKHUPURA, July 5: Five labourers died and six others injured when a trailer fell into Nullah Dek on Lahore road in the wee hours on Wednesday.... Educators to observe hunger strike LAHORE; July 5: The Punjab Educators Association has decided to observe a token hunger strike against government’s indifference towards 50,000 contract educators while increasing pay and benefits of government employees....

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