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June 05, 2008 Thursday Jamadi-ul-Awwal 30, 1429   Sanaullah returns to Senate after 19 months ISLAMABAD, June 4: The Senate on Wednesday received back with open arms Baloch nationalist lawmaker Sanaullah Baloch, who had remained in exile for about 19 months after the launch of the military operation in Balochistan.... Dr Khan says European businesses provided N-technology to Iran, Libya WASHINGTON, June 4: Nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan told US media on Tuesday that he was not responsible for passing nuclear secrets to Iran and Libya.... PML-N separates judges’ issue from package ISLAMABAD, June 4: The special committee of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday decided to separate the issue of restoration of deposed judges from the PPP-proposed constitutional package.... Severe power shortage in parts of Balochistan QUETTA, June 4: Balochistan is facing a power shortage of 650MW because three large pylons of the 220KV Guddu-Uch-Sibi transmission line have been pulled down by heavy rain and storm in the Nasirabad area.... Centre’s control on Gwadar unacceptable: BNP-M QUETTA, June 4: Balochistan National Party-M chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said that the reconciliation process launched by the government can succeed only if the military operation is ended, political prisoners... Militant killed in Bajaur clash KHAR, June 4: One Taliban was killed and two others were injured in exchange of fire with security forces at a check-post in Nawagai, some 28 kilometres from here, on Wednesday, and a Taliban spokesman warned of taking revenge.... Video, music shops blown up in Miramshah MIRAMSHAH, June 4: Around two dozen video-shops and music centres were blown up in a series of blasts in North Waziristan on Tuesday night.... Trader, two sons shot dead QUETTA, June 4: A Hindu trader and his two sons were gunned down in Sani Shoran area of Bolan district on Wednesday night.... Ex-servicemen to take part in long march LAHORE, June 4: The Lahore ex-Servicemen Society decided to join the long march for reinstatement of the deposed judges and demanded trial of President Pervez Musharraf, during a consultation held at the Lahore Press Club on Wednesday.... Lal Masjid FIR: SHO asked to file comments RAWALPINDI, June 4: A local court on Wednesday directed the SHO of Aabpara to submit his report in a petition filed by Khalid Khawaja, coordinator of Defence of Human Rights, seeking registration of an FIR in Lal Masjid operation.... High Court frees 53 bonded labourers HYDERABAD, June 4: The in-charge judge, sessions courts Hyderabad, freed 53 kiln workers on Wednesday who were recovered by police in a raid. Their colleagues had filed separate applications against forced labour.... Jirga gives minor girl in wedding to settle dispute SUKKUR, June 4: A jirga held in Din Mohammad Kosh village near Kashmore on Tuesday evening decided to give a 10-year old girl in marriage to settle a dispute over an old karo-kari incident.... Sindh lawyers ready for long march HYDERABAD, June 4: Law-yers of Sindh have decided to ensure their maximum participation in June 10 long march aimed at getting deposed judges of apex and high courts reinstated.... Ibad opposes clash of institutions THATTA, June 4: A clash among national institutions due to mishandling of issues will prove disastrous for the country, warned Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad.... Taseer sees Bilawal’s poll debut from Muzaffargarh MUZAFFARGARH, June 4: Punjab Governor Salman Taseer said on Wednesday Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari should début his electoral career from Muzaffargarh, as it had also emerged Larkana... Crisis looms as wheat target may not be met LAHORE, June 4: Wheat arrival at the Punjab Food Depart-ment’s procurement centres has dropped down to a paltry 4,000 tons per day with the department struggling at a total stock of 2.55... Three illegal plazas, 20 shops razed LAHORE, June 4: The Lahore Development Authority demolished on Wednesday three plazas and 20 shops while retrieved four plots from illegal occupants in Johar Town and its adjoining private housing schemes.... All public-sector varsities turn ‘cash-starved’: Finance ministry delays HEC grant LAHORE, June 4: The 59 public-sector universities in the country are facing ‘financial crunch’ following the federal finance ministry’s refusal to release the Higher Education Commission’s fourth quarterly installment of development and recurring grant of over Rs8 billion for 2007-08.... SC moved to stay shelving KBD project LAHORE, June 4: The Sup-reme Court of Pakistan has been moved to grant stay against plans to shelve the Kalabagh dam project.... Police guards vanish after undertrial escapes ISLAMABAD, June 4: A handcuffed undertrial prisoner, who was brought to the district and session courts for proceedings in an attempted murder case, escaped from police custody in mysterious circumstances, officials said on Wednesday.... Court orders doctor’s arrest RAWALPINDI, June 4: A court here on Wednesday issued non- bailable arrest warrants of a doctor of the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for leaving the court without recording his statement in two murder cases.... Decomposed body found; ‘killer’ arrested ISLAMABAD, June 4: A man was found hanging in a wooded area here on Wednesday, police said.... Critical minds alone can take us forward: scholar ISLAMABAD, June 4: Pakis-tan needs an education system that develops humanism, enligh-tenment and critical thinking in its children and not jingoism, according to physicist and peace activist Dr Pervez Amirali Hoodbhoy.... Senate body for urgent steps to control hepatitis ISLAMABAD, June 4: The Senate standing committee on health on Wednesday expressed deep concern over widespread prevalence of hepatitis in the country and called for urgent action to reverse the tide.... Taxi snatcher kills policeman RAWALPINDI, June 4: A constable was shot dead in Saddar Bairooni area late Tuesday night when he tried to catch one of the two fleeing suspects.... Musharraf prepared to quit: PPP ISLAMABAD, June 4: President Pervez Musharraf, threatened by possible impeachment, is reconciled to stepping down before he is forced out of office, according to a senior adviser to the new government.... Nine prisoners released QUETTA, June 4: Nine prisoners who had completed their sentence were released on Wednesday after fines imposed on them by courts were paid by the federal government.... Prime accused in Mannu Bheel case granted bail HYDERABAD, June 4: The Hyderabad circuit bench of the Sindh High Court on Wednesday granted bail on health grounds to landlord Abdul Rehman Mari, the prime accused in the kidnapping case... SHO transferred NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, June 4: The SHO Padidan has been transferred for harassing people. Hundreds of people in Padidan took out a rally on Tuesday demanding his immediate transfer.... Man kills wife NAUSHAHRO FEROZE, June 4: A man killed his wife in village Chandio in the Bagodero area near Lakha Road on Wednesday.... Dist nazim complains of being victimised KHAIRPUR, June 4: The district government was facing lots of problems because of the vindictive behaviour of the present setup, said District Nazim Pir Niaz Hussain Shah Jilani.... Growers protest NAWABSHAH, June 4: Doz-ens of growers of Jheemal Minor staged a procession and observed a token hunger strike outside the press club on Wednesday in protest against unavailability of water in the minor.... Clarification KARACHI, June 4: Apropos a news item published in June 4 issue of Dawn and captioned “Govt warned against looming food crisis,’’ it is clarified that the Sindh Abadgar Board has... Five faint during hunger strike LARKANA, June 4: Five sack-ed workers of Faran Sugar Mills in Shaikh Bhirkiyo who went on hunger strike unto death outside the local press club fell unconscious on Wednesday and were shifted to Chandka Medical College Hospital.... Chakkis shut down in protest MIRPURKHAS, June 4: On the call of the Chakki Owners Association, chakkis (small flour mills) remain closed in and outskirts of the city on Wednesday in protest against raids on flour mills by the district administration and imposition of fine.... Manifold Decrease in cotton sowing BAHAWALPUR, June 4: The target of cotton cultivation on 745,000 acre land could not be achieved by the end of May this year owing to water shortage in Bahawal canal circle area.... NTU issue: students Threaten rallies FAISALABAD, June 4: Students of different organisations have threatened to stage protest rallies if demands of the National Textile University (NTU) students are not met within 10 days.... Two sisters kidnapped TOBA TEK SINGH, June 4: A man allegedly kidnapped two sisters on Toba-Faisalabad Road on Wednesday.... Drive against overloading! LAHORE, June 4: Overloading of iron bars and bricks are big impediment in the free flow of traffic and cause accidents on national highways and motorways.... ‘Quaid advocated welfare state’ LAHORE, June 4: The Quaid-i-Azam was not secular, but he advocated what he called liberal Islam for Pakistan, with equal political and civil rights for all people, former senator Dr Javid Iqbal said here on Wednesday.... Workshop on literacy curriculum concludes LAHORE, June 4: Great progress has been made in preparing the national curriculum for literacy in the light of guidelines on youth and adult literacy.... Modern tech for gems sector needed LAHORE, June 4: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Muhammad Ali Mian says Pakistan can increase its share in the international gems and jewellery market by adopting improved mining, cutting, polishing and branding its products properly.... Protesters demand sewerage system SIALKOT, June 4: Hundreds of people on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration in front of district nazim office and blocking Kashmir Road against non-provision of drainage and sewerage system to more than 30,000 population of the congested Pakka Garha locality.... LHC cell receives 68 complaints LAHORE, June 4: Complaint cell of the Lahore High Court (LHC) is redressing the grievances of the lawyers and litigants against court officials on a priority basis, besides taking notice of malpractices of other departments and injustices committed in the society.... South Punjab poultry farmers in crisis MULTAN, June 4: The shortage of two major poultry feed ingredients – wheat and rice – is indirectly hitting the poultry farmers of south Punjab who are already facing losses due to low chicken prices in the market.... Working women for freezing prices LAHORE, June 4: The Working Women’s Organisation Trust has proposed the freezing of prices of essential commodities in the budget for controlling inflation and providing relief to people.... Lawyers set for show today LAHORE, June 4: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) are set to take out rallies today (Thursday) in protest against the delay in the... NWFP seeks extra funds to fight terror LAHORE, June 4: NWFP Finance Minister Ahmed Hussain Shah on Wednesday gave a new twist to the war on terror when he called for additional financial support for his province from... Triple murder: kin of slain remind CM of promise LAHORE, June 4: The family and relatives of the three men who were murdered in Gujjarpura last week staged a demonstration outside the Lahore Press Club on Wednesday to protest the... Water gauges ordered to be installed at canals LAHORE, June 4: The chief engineers of the irrigation and power department have been asked to install water gauges at all canals and distributaries by June 10 in order to resolve water disputes and measure water supply in the canals....

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