Chakwal-news

By Our Correspondent
CHAKWAL: 23 Jan: Political settlement was the only solution to the
Sui-issue and president of Pakistan Muslim League, Ch. Shujaat Hussain has
taken up the matter and some positive development was expected from this
move and no military operation was on the card and the military movement was
only to safeguard the important national assets. This was stated by senior
vice-president of Pakistan Muslim League and former Federal minister, Lt.
Gen. 짰 Abdul Majeed Malik while talking to the newsmen at his residence on
Sunday. Tehsil Councilor, Malik Azhar Iqbal was also present on this
occasion. Replying to another question, Mr. Majeed admitted that there was a
contact and dialogue underway with Pakistan Peoples’ Party but still the
elections would be held in time in 2007, however some minor adjustments
could be made by the and of 2006. He was confident that the protest campaign
against the present government would not be materialized as there was hell
of differences between ARD and MMA. Mr. Malik told that local bodies’
election would start from April and elections schedule and other amendments
in local bodies’ ordinance were expected to be announced on 25th January. He
told that his group would participate in local bodies’ election of District
Chakwal with the alliance of other like-minded groups and he was confident
that his group would seep the local bodies’ polls. Mr. Malik was vocal that
democratic institutions have been restored; therefore opposition should
behave and work for the straightening democratic institutions of the
country.


By Our Correspondent
CHAKWAL: 23 Jan: Heavy downpour dampen the enthusiasm and fervor of
Eid-ul-Azha as the rain started after the Eid prayers and continued for next
40 hours, forcing people into their houses and no enthusiasm was seen
throughout the two days. The heavy rain had a very useful effect on the
wheat crops and agriculture experts were confident that due to this timely
rain, a bumper wheat crops is expected in barani areas. The sacrifice of
animals was very low due to the high rates of the animals which forced the
people to abstain from sacrifice.


By Our Correspondent
CHAKWAL: 23 Jan: Sadar Police Chakwal recovered a 12-bore rifle from an
accused Ameer Mukhtar, resident of village Mureed while a 12-bore gun was
also recovered from another accused Riaz Hussain, resident of village
Sadwal. In the meantime, city Police Chakwal arrested Ishtiyaq Hussain
resident of village Boley Shareef and recovered a 30-bore pistol and three
bullets from them. Police has registered separate cases and sent all the
accused in judicial lock-ups.

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