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May 24, 2007 Thursday Jamadi-ul-Awwal 07, 1428   Nawaz says ‘uniform rule’ insult to nation LONDON, May 23: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has said uniform in politics never gave Pakistan stability, instead it was responsible for the dismemberment of the country and; according to General Musharraf’s own confession had further weakened the remaining federation.... NYT assails Bush for supporting military govt NEW YORK, May 23: Noting that “a succession of uniformed dictators has misruled Pakistan for more than half of its 60-year history,” the New York Times in an editorial on Wednesday... Bird flu reports keep vets on toes RAWALPINDI, May 23: The bird flu situation in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is becoming serious as veterinary specialists have feared that the poultry farms in Tarlai and Sihala — the... Steel mill told to stop operation: High emission level ISLAMABAD, May 23: Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has directed a local steel mill to stop its operations until it brings its emission level within the permissible standard, Dawn has learnt.... Final vote on Kashmir report today LONDON, May 23: The Kashmir peace process will proceed in spite of, and not because of, a Liberal Democrat authored report on the region due to be voted on in the European Parliament on Thursday.... Secretary’s absence irks PAC ISLAMABAD, May 23: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) here on Wednesday prematurely ended its meeting in protest against the absence of Secretary Railways, Ejaz Qureshi, who was supposed to present the ministry’s version on alleged irregularities detected by the audit department.... Incidents of Swara rising after action against CJP ISLAMABAD, May 23: The incidents of Sang Chatti, another name of the inhuman customs of Swara and Wanni, are on the rise in Sindh after Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry was made non-functional.... Govt claims decline in unemployment rate ISLAMABAD, May 23: Relying on the labour force survey of the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS), the Ministry of Labour and Manpower has stated that unemployment in the country has declined to 6.2... Balakot traders threaten to block KKH ISLAMABAD, May 23: The traders of Balakot have threatened to block the Karakoram Highway (KKH) on June 4 and observe complete shutter-down strike in protest to what they termed apathy of the government towards their grievances.... Wheel of civic life crashes to a halt: Musharraf’s rally in DG Khan today MUZAFFARGARH, May 23: As the life has come to a standstill because of the mass-impounding of vehicles in Dera Ghazi Khan division, the lack of transport has created a shortage of... Irsa blamed for delay in bridge construction MUZAFFARGARH, May 23: The company engaged in construction of a new four-lane bridge over the Chenab has said it will not be able to complete the project with in the stipulated... Doctors refuse to perform operations: Row at Agency HQ hospital LANDI KOTAL (Khyber Agency), May 23: Doctors at the Agency Headquarters hospital in Landi Kotal stopped performing surgeries on ailing patients on Wednesday after a row between a surgeon and an anaesthetist posted in the operation theatre.... Teachers, doctors to join lawyers LAHORE, May 23: “Lawyers are struggling for a one-point ‘go Musharraf go’ agenda which would solve all the problems.” Lahore High Court Bar Association president Ahsan Bhoon stated this on Wednesday... PML-N bid to bring PPP, MMA closer LAHORE, May 23: The PML-N is quietly trying to remove misunderstandings between the PPP and the MMA, a party leader said on Wednesday. MNA Saad Rafiq said at a news conference that his party hoped that these efforts would succeed.... SHC seeks comments from chief secretary: Lawyers’ petition HYDERABAD, May 23: A division bench of the Sindh High Court, Hyderabad circuit, on Wednesday directed the chief secretary of Sindh to file comments by May 29 on a petition filed... If freed, another ‘false’ case awaits me: ex-DIG SANGHAR, May 23: Former DIG of Mirpurkhas Rana Salimullah Khan on Wednesday expressed the fear that he would be implicated in yet another fabricated case after the court cleared him of charges levelled against him in the present case.... Leh Expressway busts dam project RAWALPINDI, May 23: Authorities have decreed that no major development project would be undertaken in the city until the Rs16 billion Leh (Shiekh Rashid) Expressway project is completed.... Boy accused of assaulting minor girl on the run GUJAR KHAN, May 23: The Mandra police are on the lookout for an accused for assaulting a minor girl and later firing at her house in the Kalial village.... Teachers to boycott classes from June 1 RAWALPINDI, May 23: After their long struggle and a cold response from the government to their charter of demands, the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) has decided in principle to boycott classes and examination from June 1.... A temple serves the blind, shames the blind RAWALPINDI, May 23: It is a magnificent 19th century Hindu temple that stands in Kohati Bazaar in Rawalpindi but alas its inmates cannot enjoy its magnificence. They are blind.... Appointments recommended ISLAMABAD, May 23: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has recommended the following candidates for appointment against the given posts. Qasim Saeed as TWO nautical surveyors, mercantile marine department, Karachi, ministry... Bomb hoax at MNC ISLAMABAD, May 23: A multinational company received a telephone call, here on Wednesday, claiming two bombs had been planted at its premises, police said. According to the police, a manager working... CJ to address SCBA seminar on 25th ISLAMABAD, May 23: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will address a seminar on “Separation of powers and the independence of judiciary”, organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) here on Saturday (May 25).... Supply of hepatitis vaccines soon ISLAMABAD, May 23: The ministry of health on Wednesday said fresh supplies of hepatitis C vaccine would be delivered to all provincial health departments and federal health institutions next week.... Arms, drugs seized, 14 arrested ATTOCK, May 23: Police have arrested 14 outlaws and recovered arms, narcotics and stolen items in different raids in Attock district. Akhori police patrolling post seized 8,700 kg stolen firewood from... Cleric’s writ reigns supreme in Swat KARACHI, May 23: “These foreign agents are against our religion. How can we allow them to work here when we know they come with an American agenda and support Israel?” asked Maulana Fazlullah, the pro-Taliban cleric, referring to non-governmental organisations (NGOs).... Code of conduct for police Quetta, May 23: Balochistan Police Chief Tariq Masood Khosa has said that a code of conduct is being prepared to make police answerable to the masses and for this purpose recommendations from judiciary are being considered.... ANP chief due in Quetta today Quetta, May 23: Awami National Party Chief Senator Asfandyar Wali Khan will arrive here on Thursday on a five-day visit to Balochistan. The statement issued here on Wednesday said that... Conference to discuss protest plan ISLAMABAD, May 23: The deputy secretary-general of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), Liaquat Baloch, has said that all opposition parties, except the PPP, have confirmed their participation in the National Consultative Conference to be held on May 25.... Three ‘saboteurs’ held in Sui QUETTA, May 23: Three suspected saboteurs were arrested from different areas of Sui on Wednesday and police claimed recovering arms and ammunition from them. Official sources said police raided a hideout... Inquiry demanded against JUI lawmaker PESHAWAR, May 23: Leaders of the Vegetable and Fruit Dealers’ Association, Surkh Dheri, Mardan, have urged the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam leadership to hold an inquiry against MNA Maulana Shujaul Mulk who, they alleged, had taken Rs2.1... Armed robbery at ex-judge’s home PESHAWAR, May 23: Three dacoits looted the house of a former additional judge in the Hayatabad locality on Wednesday morning, police said. According to the police, the three dacoits entered the... Pledge for peace reiterated in Bajaur KHAAR, May 23: Tribal elders and Agency councillors renewed their pledge on Wednesday to work for peace in the Bajaur Agency, and ensure the safety of government installations.... Anti-polio team too not spared DERA GHAZI KHAN, May 23: The staff of anti-polio campaign engaged in a three-day vaccination campaign has been told to attend the gathering of President General Pervez Musharraf today (Thursday) at Sports Stadium.... Come UC bypoll and PML stands divided VEHARI, May 23: Differences have surfaced in the ranks of the ruling PML over by-election in city Union Council-3 scheduled to be held on May 28.... School head pays for son’s amorous foray TOBA TEK SINGH, May 23: The owner and principal of a private school was tortured and forced to sit on a donkey for the `sin’ committed by his son at Chak 405-JB on Wednesday.... PTCL union hunger strike on 28th GUJRANWALA, May 23: The Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) Employees Union will go on a hunger strike on May 28 across the country to protest against retrenchment of workers by Itisalat Company and demanded that privatisation of the company be cancelled.... Market closure timings ‘not being followed’ BAHAWALPUR, May 23: The decision to ensure closure of markets by 9pm is not being properly implemented across Punjab thanks to the protest campaign launched by the lawyers, it is learnt.... Surgeons discover abuse therapy! SAHIWAL, May 23: Doctors in the operation theatre of the DHQ Hospital abused each other while a patient was being operated upon on Wednesday. It is learnt that surgeon Dr Karim... Red lights to green number plates: LHC puts a brake on forklifts LAHORE, May 23: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday annulled contracts awarded by the City District Government Lahore (CDGL) for lifting vehicles from roads besides giving a 39-day deadline to... Entrance test by NTS declared unlawful LAHORE, May 23: The Punjab law department on Wednesday declared admissions to public-sector universities through entrance tests by the National Testing Service (NTS) without any legal effect, ruling that this could... Murder mystery solved LAHORE, May 23: The Sattokatla investigation police claimed on Wednesday to have solved the mystery shrouding the murder of a young couple. They said the woman’s brothers strangled the couple in the name of honour.... Police reminded of curb on wheelie LAHORE, May 23: The city police chief has told his subordinates to take action against those caught doing wheelie and constitute special teams for this purpose.... Let Raj, Shahzina live: NGO LAHORE, May 23: An NGO and the counsel for the same-sex marriage partners have demanded that the ‘couple’ should be allowed to live according to their wish.... Thar hospitals lack lady doctors MITHI May 23: The government has undertaken many development projects in Thar but hospitals face shortage of specialists, particularly female medical practitioners for which government will be moved, shortly.... Promotion of homoeopathic system pledged PESHAWAR, May 23: NWFP Governor Lt. Gen (retd) Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai has agreed to develop the homoeopathic system of medicine as parallel healthcare institutions to the existing healthcare facilities.... Govt urged to implement 1975 Chitral notification CHITRAL, May 23: MNA from Chitral Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali has demanded of the government to enforce the Gazette of Pakistan notification 1975 in Chitral according to which all forests, pastures... 5 of family killed as car overturns SHEIKHUPURA, May 23: Five family members were killed while another two sustained serious injuries in a road accident near Aucha Pind, some 55kms from here on Wednesday.... Robbers kill two brothers KASUR, May 23: Four dacoits shot dead two brothers on resistance while a robber was killed by the firing of his accomplice here on Wednesday morning in Canada Colony, Chunian.... Son of Sarwech Sujawali is dead THATTA, May 23: Poet and political activist Habibullah ‘Sangi” Sujawali, the son of progressive nationalist poet of Laar (lower Sindh) Sarwech Sujawali, died at his home in Sarwech Nagar near Sujawal on Tuesday night after protracted illness....

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