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July 25, 2006 Tuesday Jumadi-ul-Sani 28, 1427   Opposition to come up with strategy soon: No-confidence move against PM ISLAMABAD, July 24: Secretary-General of the People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP) Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said a meeting of all opposition parties would be held in the federal capital in the... Benazir asks workers to gear up for anti-govt drive ISLAMABAD, July 24: Pakistan People’s Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto has asked the party workers to gear up for launching an anti-government drive and start preparations for the next general elections.... Mudslide kills 12 in AJK MUZAFFARABAD, July 24: At least 12 earthquake survivors, mostly children, were killed in the AJK capital as their tents and shelters were swept away by a huge mudslide caused by torrential rains on Monday.... Monsoon outburst wreaks havoc RAWALPINDI, July 24: At least seven people were killed and one went missing in Rawalpindi after torrential rains flooded low- lying areas of the city on Monday.... Sardar Attique sworn in as AKJ premier MUZAFFARABAD, July 24: Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan was sworn in as Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister here on Monday. AJK President Sardar Mohammad Anwar Khan administered the... AJK opposition refuses to take oath in protest ISLAMABAD, July 24: Opposition parties in the AJK legislative assembly on Monday accused the Centre of rigging and interference in the recently held elections and refused to take oath of office in protest.... Accountability, devolution vital for economy: PM ISLAMABAD, July 24: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Monday that decentralisation of powers and enforcement of an effective accountability mechanism were imperative for economic stability of the country.... ‘Religious parties flourished during dictatorial rule’ ISLAMABAD, July 24: Speakers at a seminar here on Monday said successive dictatorial governments’ deliberate attempts to weaken mainstream political parties and create political vacuums produced a conducive environment for religious parties to flourish.... Contempt notice issued to PVMC chief ISLAMABAD, July 24: The Rawalpindi Bench of Lahore High Court on Monday issued a contempt notice on the president of Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) for violating orders of the superior court.... NP leaders urge govt to end military operation QUETTA, July 24: National Party (NP) leaders have asked the government to stop military operation in Dera Bugti and Kohlu and resolve the Balochistan issue politically rather than by use of force.... Criteria for protocol surprises bar: SC golden jubilee ISLAMABAD, July 24: Lawyers are expected to excel at the bar but their local union wants them to excel in escorting the foreign guests. A July 21 circular issued by Chaudhry... Copyright Act implementation: govt asked to frame proper legislation ISLAMABAD, July 24: Experts at a national workshop here on Monday asked the government to come up with proper legislations and implement the Copyright Act in the best interests of producers and individuals.... MNA threatens agitation: Delay in highway project ISLAMABAD July 24: MNA Mukhtiar Mani of Muttahida Majlis-i- Amal has threatened to start agitation if the... Ex-speaker blames army for Balochistan crisis SUKKUR, July 24: Former speaker of the National Assembly, Ellahi Bux Soomro, has said that army rulers were responsible for the deteriorating law and order situation Balochistan and maintained that only politicians could handle such situations. ... Freight trains to run on time: Rashid: Sindh Express rolls out LAHORE, July 24: Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi said on Monday his government would continue cooperation with the Pakistan Railways.... Two terms for president in uniform: Pervaiz LAHORE, July 24: Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi started his second three-year tenure as provincial president of the ruling PML on Monday, pledging that his party would get Gen Musharraf elected as president-in-uniform for another “two terms.”... 126 MPAs have govt offices with perks LAHORE, July 24: As many as 126 ruling party MPAs in Punjab are associated with one gainful office or the other drawing fabulous salaries and other fringe benefits which have recently been increased through an enactment by the legislature.... LHC seeks report on law, order LAHORE, July 24: The Lahore High Court on Monday served notices on the Punjab chief secretary and the IGP directing them to submit a report this week as to what measures... Agencies probe filing of case against MMA leaders ATTOCK, July 24: Some sensitive government agencies have initiated investigations into registration of a case against top leaders of Muttahida Majli-i-Amal, while the Prime Minister’s Secretariat is also examining various aspects of the incident, sources said.... Ghotki clash leaves three dead, 4 hurt SUKKUR, July 24: Three persons were killed and four others injured in an armed clash between Lolais and Chachars in the Draman Lolai village in Ghotki district on Monday. ... Budget of Haripur district approved HARIPUR, July 24: The District Council of Haripur unanimously approved Rs1.312 billion budget for the 2006-07 fiscal year on Monday. Convener Maj (retd) Safdar Zaman presided over the budget session which started on Saturday.... Swabi receives torrential rain SWAB, July 24: Most parts of the district on received torrential rains on Monday. Many low-lying areas were inundated, traffic came to a grinding halt and boundary walls of some houses and government buildings collapsed.... Steps being taken to settle tribal disputes SHIKARPUR, July 24: A meeting in connection with settlement of tribal disputes was held here at the district government secretariat on Monday. District Nazim Arif Mahar presided over the meeting.... Power supply restored;10 arrested in Landi Kotal LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), July 24: Political authorities of Khyber Agency restored power supply to Landi Kotal and arrested 10 tribesmen here on Monday. Power supply to Landi Kotal was disrupted... ANP demands district status for Harnai QUETTA, July 24: Harnai should be given the district status in line with a resolution passed by the Balochistan Assembly in 1997. The demand was made by president of ANP, Sibi,... PBC cancels three Okara lawyers’ licences OKARA, July 24: The Punjab Bar Council on Monday cancelled licences of the three lawyers who had allegedly manhandled the district bar association secretary-general on the PBC premises, besides sending their cases to its disciplinary body for further punitive action.... Faisalabad towns’ members manhandle SWM director FAISALABAD, July 24: Over 200 members of four urban towns allegedly ransacked the office of Solid Waste Management (SWM) director on Monday, manhandled him, staged a sit-in and blocked traffic on railway station intersection.... Power outages nightmare for Sialkot traders SIALKOT, July 24: The unending power loadshedding for long hours is hitting badly the trade and commerce in Sialkot.... UC naib nazim shot dead over enmity JHANG, July 24: A union council naib nazim was shot dead while another person was injured seriously by four unidentified assailants in Mandi Shah Jewana, some 35 kilometers from here on Monday.... DIG cancels transfers ordered by ex-DPO GUJRANWALA, July 24: Gujranwala DIG cancelled the transfers of the 20 police officers including SHOs ordered by former Sialkot DPO after the latter was himself transferred under a Supreme Court decree, it is learnt here on Monday.... Bajwat people stranded as bridge collapses SIALKOT, July 24: Residents of Bajwat remained stranded along the banks of the River Tavi as the private and official boatmen refused to ferry them due to a spate in the river.... 337 gastro patients hospitalised MULTAN, July 24: As many as 337 patients of gastroenteritis were admitted to Nishtar Hospital and Children Hospital Complex here during the last week as hot and humid weather continued.... Dead phones: senior PTCL officials suspended GUJRANWALA, July 24: In a rare move the PTCL on Monday suspended top officials of its Gujranwala region besides others on charges on dereliction in duty.... Ex-MPA slain SHEIKHUPURA, July 24: An ex-MPA was shot dead while his two companions sustained bullet injuries when unidentified people opened fire on them near Ravi Rayon Mills in Kala Shah Kaku on Monday noon.... Plane makes emergency landing LAHORE, July 24: An Airblue plane on Monday made an emergency landing at Lahore Airport. Officials said that Airblue 207 enroute Islamabad to Karachi carrying 145 passengers had to make the emergency landing after one of its engines stopped working.... Rs512 wheat support price calculated LAHORE, July 24: The Provincial Cost of Production Committee on Monday calculated the production cost of wheat at Rs512 per 40kg and decided to recommend the same to the federal government to be announced as support price.... Four family members hurt in roof collapse LAHORE, July 24: A woman and her three daughters were injured when the roof of their dilapidated house collapsed in Mughalpura here on Monday. Police said that Rehana (48) along with... ‘Fair polls to bring fanatics’ LAHORE, July 24: Labour MP from Wolverhamton Rob Marris has told ARD Chairman Makhdoom Amin Fahim that the British Foreign Office feels that free and fair election in Pakistan will open the way to “religious extremists” to become members of parliament.... Govt urged to stop power sector sell-off LAHORE, July 24: The Pakistan Wapda Hydro-Electric Central Labour Union has urged the government to discontinue power sector privatisation and ensure construction of new hydel and thermal power stations in the public sector to dispense with load shedding.... Call to endorse letter LAHORE, July 24: The Concerned Citizens Forum has appealed to civil society organisations to endorse the letter written by opinion leaders and stand up for ensuring the supremacy of parliament, neutrality...

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