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October 19, 2006 Thursday Ramazan 25, 1427   Rights of nationalities urgent issue: Mengal QUETTA, Oct 18: Democracy will be meaningless without resolving the issue of nationalities, because denial of rights to the nationalities was the main cause of the break-up of Pakistan.... Military’s civilian facade does not work: ex-ISI chief WASHINGTON, Oct 18: Civilians elected with the help of a military government are usually those who either cannot be elected on their own or have ‘some skeletons’ to hide, says Lt.... Voters’ registration not transparent: PPP ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: The People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP) on Wednesday rejected the ongoing voters’ registration process for the next general elections and alledged that the lists were not being prepared in transparent manner.... Coalition to take on opposition: PM: 2007 elections LAHORE, Oct 18: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz let out a vital glimpse of the 2007 general elections on Wednesday, declaring that the ruling PML and its coalition partners would jointly take... Lal Haveli offered to women varsity: Turning heritage buildings into varsities RAWALPINDI, Oct 18: The Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) added another jewel of a building to its present historic Sri Nivaas location on Wednesday when the city’s star politician Sheikh Rashid... Teachers to challenge VC’s appointment QUETTA, Oct 18: The executive committee of the Academic Staff Association of the Balochistan University has decided to challenge the appointment of a retired military officer as vice-chancellor.... NIH tests 65 dengue fever samples positive ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: The National Institute of Health has so far processed 118 samples of suspected dengue fever and found 65 of them positive.... Over 5,000 children went missing in six years ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: As many as 5,762 children went missing and 16,939 became victims of abuse and exploitation during the last six years in Pakistan. This was stated at a national... MMA leader debunks minister’s warning ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) deputy parliamentary leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has held President Gen Pervez Musharraf responsible for all the criticism that was going against the armed forces.... Minister criticises Ruet chief for his ‘scientific approach’ SWABI, Oct 18: NWFP Minister for Religious Affairs Maulana Amanullah Haqqani has said that the Chairman of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee adopts astronomical approach instead of following Islamic guidleines for the sighting of the Ramazan and Shawwal moons.... Rs4bn distributed in quake-hit areas ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has disbursed Rs4 billion as the first instalment of ‘housing reconstruction subsidy’ in the quake-hit areas of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir and NWFP.... NA session from 30th ISLAMABAD Oct 18: The 38th session of the National Assembly is likely to be held from Oct 30 till Nov 10 to complete the constitutional requirement of completing 130 days in a calendar year.... Troops leave for Sudan peace mission RAWALPINDI, Oct 18: A contingent of the Pakistan Army left for Sudan on Wednesday to serve under the aegis of United Nations peace keeping mission. Brigadier Mohammad Arshad and Commander Corps Logistics bid them farewell at the Islamabad International Air Port.... Pakistan Post restructuring plan prepared ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Minister for Communications Shamim Siddiqui on Wednesday said a comprehensive plan had been prepared to restructure Pakistan Post in order to improve postal services.... National Art Gallery’s new building to be ready by Dec ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: The new building of the National Art Gallery would be inaugurated by the year end, said Naeem Tahir, director-general of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts while... 5 schemes for promotion of judicial system okayed ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: The technical committee of the Access to Justice Programme (AJP), Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights has approved five schemes that would cost Rs31.65... Fraud case: ten customs officers suspended ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: The Supreme Court was informed on Wednesday that the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has suspended ten officers of the customs department for their alleged involvement in an export rebate fraud worth billions of rupees.... Child fight claims girl’s life ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: A 10-year-old girl was killed after being hit with a wooden stick by her neighbour, police said here on Wednesday. The police said a fight broke out between... APNS decision on holiday criticised KARACHI, Oct 18: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and All Pakistan Newspapers Employees Confederation have demanded that there should be two closed holidays for newspapers for Eidul Fitr.... Eid holidays for Balochistan QUETTA, Oct 18: The government of Balochistan has announced three days holidays (Oct 23 to 25) for Eidul Fitr, an official handout said.—PPI... Nadra starts issuing cards to refugees ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Under the plan to register Afghan refugees living in Pakistan for their voluntary repatriation, the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) has started issuing proof of registration cards to refugees, a Nadra official said here on Wednesday.... Women’s role in development of society stressed KOHAT, Oct 18: Speakers at a workshop on Wednesday emphasised the need for involving women in development activities and taking steps to utilise funds accumulated since 2001 to resolve community issues.... Thori Phatak day observed NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, Oct 18: The Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) organised a public meeting on Tuesday to mark the Thori Phatak Day. The meeting was presided over by the JSQM chief... Robbers kill man JACOBABAD, Oct 18: A man was killed when he resisted some armed men who tried to snatch his mobile phone and gun in Qalandar Bux Mugheri village in the jurisdiction of Mouladad police station on Wednesday.... Three PMC paramedics suspended NAWABSHAH, Oct 18: The principal of People’s Medical College for Girls, Prof Ali Akbar Ghumro, suspended three paramedical employees on Wednesday.... Report on Azad Kashmir rejected ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Rejecting a report of the Human Rights Watch on Azad Kashmir, AJK People’s Muslim League president Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry on Wednesday termed it exaggerated and not based on ground realities.... Protest against police torture KHAIRPUR, Oct 18: People from Qadir Dad Mashori village including women staged a protest demonstration outside the office of DPO on Wednesday with the body of a minor girl who they alleged had died of police torture.... Lakki flood protection plan okayed LAKKI MARWAT, Oct 18: Lakki Marwat Nazim Humayun Saifullah Khan has said that the Federal Flood Protection Programme (FFPP) has approved a plan to protect the public and private property in the district from flash-floods.... UC nazim, naib nazim get bail PESHAWAR, Oct 18: A local court on Tuesday granted bail to a union council nazim, naib nazim and secretary in a case about preparing fake resignations of three councillors to counter a no-trust motion.... Three villagers shot dead MARDAN, Oct 18: Three people were gunned down following a feud at Miangul Kallay before Iftar here on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Liaquat Khan, Saeedullah and Inayatullah.... Drug authority move criticised PESHAWAR, Oct 18: The government’s move to set up the Drug Regulatory Authority, as an autonomous body in health sector, is deceptive and has loopholes in its framework.... Three alleged terrorists arrested MIANWALI, Oct 18: Mianwali police have arrested three alleged terrorists belonging to the defunct Sipah-i-Sahaba Pakistan. DPO Zarat Kiyani said they were in possession of two hand-grenades, a pistol and bullets.... Monitoring ‘pays’ in Toba schools TOBA TEK SINGH,.Oct 18:.The work being done by the Chief Minister’s Monitoring Force regarding inspection of schools in the district has improved educational activity and discipline in these institutions.... Trader pays Rs0.3m for release GUJRANWALA, Oct 18: A trader, who was kidnapped by some armed men, secured his release after payment of ransom in Dhulley on Wednesday.... Blockade to protest against lawlessness: SHO transferred, SI suspended SHEIKHUPURA, Oct 18: The district police officer has transferred Sharaqpur SHO Dr Shafique and suspended SI Umer Hayat for dereliction of duties following people’s protest against the increasing robberies.... Robbers kill villager BAHAWALPUR, Oct 18: A villager died while his wife and son sustained serious injuries during a robbery attempt at his residence near Chak 12-BC on Wednesday.... Over 100 phones silent for one year OKARA, Oct 18: Over 100 telephones in Mouza Kaku, Chak 28/GD and Mouza Bukshi have been lying dead for the last more than a year due to the damage of 14... Development projects in Multan MULTAN, Oct 18: Over Rs2 billion will be spent on the construction of 18 roads, two under-passes and extension of 11 chowks in Multan city.... Mazari to join PPP LAHORE, Oct 18: Former caretaker prime minister Mir Balkh Sher Mazari will be joining the PPP on Friday. Makhdoom Amin Fahim told Dawn on Wednesday that Mr Mazari would announce his... Students booked for disrupting peace DERA GHAZI KHAN, Oct 18: The Saddar police on Wednesday instituted a case against 60 students of the Government College Dera Ghazi Khan for damaging public property and throwing traffic out of gear.... FCCI team to visit China FAISALABAD, Oct 18: A delegation of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FCCI) will leave for China on Oct 25 to participate in a fair.... 53 vets not paid for months MULTAN, Oct 18: Fifty three veterinary officers of the Muzaffargarh Livestock and Dairy Development Department have not been paid salaries for four months.... Four trains to bring Sikh pilgrims LAHORE, Oct 18: Arrangements have been finalised to run four special trains on Nov 2 to bring Indian Sikh pilgrims from Wagah to the city.... Rewarded LAHORE, Oct 18: Government College University vice-chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Aftab on Wednesday gave away certificates to the GCU volunteers for their services for those affected by last year quake.... Two DSPs, SI jailed LAHORE, Oct 18: The Lahore High Court chief justice on Wednesday sent two DSPs and a sub-inspector of Kasur police to jail on contempt of court.... Pervaiz required to relieve one adviser LAHORE, Oct 18: The Punjab government will have to relieve all its 16 advisers as a result of the Lahore High Court decision through which their appointments were declared unconstitutional and illegal.... Trader shot at LAHORE, Oct 18: Two robbers shot at a trader and deprived him of Rs1.2 million in Qila Gujjar Singh here on Wednesday. Khwaja Khawar was on his way in a car... Shalamar, Fort contract gets out of PHA hands LAHORE, Oct 18: The Punjab government has decided in principal not to award a Rs20 million contract to the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) to illuminate the Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens....

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