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Former Senator Dr Abdul Ghaffar Jatoi passes away

Staff Reporter

Islamabad—Dr Abdul Ghaffar Jatoi, National People’s Party (NPP) leader and younger brother of former caretaker prime minister of Pakistan Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, passed away at a private hospital in London on Tuesday after a brief illness. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday expressed grief over the sad demise of the former Senator. In a message of condolence, the president prayed that Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude. Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in his message also condoled with the bereaved family and prayed that Allah Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace.

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Zardari discusses political situation with ANP Senators

Govt to employ democratic, constitutional means to tackle current situation

Islamabad—President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the reform process in FATA will continue in consultation with the people of Tribal Areas and all stakeholders. He said that meaningful political reforms in Tribal Areas will be doable and durable only when these have the backing of the people of FATA. This he said during his meeting with the Senators belonging to ANP here at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. Those who were present included Haji Muhammad Adeel, Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan Hoti, Mr. Shahi Syed, Mr. Zahid Khan, Mr. Ilyas Ahmad Bilour, Mr. Afrasiab Khattak, Mr. Abdul Nabi Bangash, Advocate Muhammad Daud Khan Achakzai, Mr. Amar Jeet, Ms. Farah Aqil and Ms. Zahida Khan. Chairman Senate Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari, Leader of the House in Senate Muhammad Jehangir Bader, Mr. Farook H. Naek, Senator Islamuddin Shaikh, Senator Sardar Ali and Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar were also present. Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar while briefing about the meeting said that the meeting discussed current political situation obtaining in the country with special reference to the latest developments, FATA reforms and the coalition matters.

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Orders DC, DPO to arrest accused in 24 hours

Shahbaz meets parents of Shakargarh school tragedy

Our Correspondent

Shakargarh—Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif Wednesday visited Shakargarh and condoled with the families of students who died in school roof collapse. The chief minister announced compensation of three lakh rupees for each girl student’s death and one lakh rupees for seriously injured and Rs50,000 for those who received minor injuries.

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President not to seek resignation from PM: Munawar

Okara—Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Syed Munawar Hassan has said that Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani throughout his time in Prime Minister office remained busy to hide the bad deeds and illegal wealth of President Asif Ali Zardari who would reward him for his loyalty by not demanding resignation from him despite the Supreme Court verdict against him.

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Shortfall reaches 7000MW

Masses up in arms against excessive loadshedding

Our Correspondents

Lahore/Rawalpindi—People have risen up in arms against unscheduled and excessive duration of loadshedding as the electricity shortfall crossed 7000 MW on Wednesday. There were protests in Sialkot, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Chakwal, Bhalwal and other cities of Punjab on Wednesday as people have been forced to bear the long hours of loadshedding. Citizens said that more than 18 hours of load shedding was being enforced in cities and between 20 to 22 hours in rural areas thus making their lives miserable. The protestors said that electricity is supplied for a few minutes after two to three hours of breakdown and then again the supply is cut. As a result not only they are forced to suffer in rising temperature but water supply has been adversely affected for the consumers. Businessmen said they too are suffering extensively because of non supply of electricity while domestic consumers have spoken of damage to their appliances.

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