DINA for the issue of May 09, 2012

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May 09, 2012 Wednesday Jumadi-us-Sani 17, 1433
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Supreme Court issues detailed judgment in contempt case
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By Nasir Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, May 8: The much-awaited Supreme Court verdict which explained the reasons behind Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's contempt charge left much to be desired after it failed to answer the most important political question of the day: should the prime minister be disqualified?

The Supreme Court's April 26 short order and the symbolic 30-second punishment unleashed heated debate and widespread confusion, especially after judges mentioned Article 63(1g) — disqualification of the prime minister — as an option...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/supreme-court-issues-detailed-judgment-in-contempt-case-crucial-issue-remains-unresolved-court-avoids-clear-argument-for-pms-immediate-disqualification/


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All parties stick to earlier positions
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By Khawar Ghumman
ISLAMABAD: Positions on all sides remained unchanged after the release on Tuesday of the detailed Supreme Court judgment on the conviction of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the contempt case.

Talking to Dawn, PML-N spokesperson Senator Mushahidullah Khan said that after the court's April 26 short order his party had taken the stand that Mr Gilani had no legal and moral grounds to stick to his office after the conviction and he should immediately resign...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/all-parties-stick-to-earlier-positions/


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US reminded about sacrifices
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By Baqir Sajjad Syed
ISLAMABAD, May 8: As US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her visit to India, the war of words between her and Pakistan's Foreign Office over Islamabad's commitment to fighting terrorism continued.

Offended by some of the statements Secretary Clinton made during her stay in India, the Foreign Office reminded her about the "unparalleled sacrifices" rendered by Pakistan in the fight against terrorism...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/us-reminded-about-sacrifices/


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PM vows to exhaust all options
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ON BOARD PM'S AIRCRAFT, May 8: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said he would not be coerced into leaving office through unconstitutional means and would exhaust all means to have a fair trial.

"I have no desire to stick to power, but I will take it to finality and exhaust all avenues," Mr Gilani told a team of journalists accompanying him to the United Kingdom on a five-day visit...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/pm-vows-to-exhaust-all-options/


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Aitzaz to challenge order
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By Our Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD, May 8: Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan said on Tuesday that he would file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the conviction of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the contempt case.

"After receiving the detailed judgement of the Supreme Court I am able to file the appeal," he said in a TV programme...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/aitzaz-to-challenge-order/


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Investigation SP gunned down in Quetta
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By Saleem Shahid
QUETTA, May 8: A senior police officer investigating a number of important cases was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in the Satellite Town area here on Tuesday morning.

Police said Mohammad Shahnawaz, Superintendent of Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Quetta police, was going for a walk after Fajar prayers when two men on a motorcycle opened fire on him...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/investigation-sp-gunned-down-in-quetta/


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Death toll rises to 39: Life limping back to normality in Miramshah
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By Pazir Gul
MIRAMSHAH (North Waziristan), May 8: Life was limping back to normality here on Tuesday as death toll in two days of clashes between security forces and militants shot up to 39.

Officials said 12 security personnel, 10 civilians, including women and children, and 17 militants were killed. Most of the militants were killed in an artillery attack on a compound. They were 'Punjabi' and Mehsud Taliban now safely ensconced in North Waziristan after losing their redoubt in the neighbouring South Waziristan.The officials said 72 people were injured, adding that casualty figure could go up because some people were still trapped under the debris of houses flattened by flying shells from explosions in arms and ammunition stores hit by helicopter gunships...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/death-toll-rises-to-39-life-limping-back-to-normality-in-miramshah/


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Pakistan being made a scapegoat: army officer
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PESHAWAR, May 8: The United States efforts to talk peace with Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan mean Washington can no longer expect Pakistan to attack all the militant factions on its side of the border, some of whom Islamabad is also reaching out to, the commander of Pakistan's forces along the frontier told The Associated Press.

In a sign of the bad blood between Washington and Islamabad, Lt-Gen Khalid Rabbani also accused the US of seeking to make Pakistan a scapegoat for its failure to beat the insurgency in Afghanistan...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/pakistan-being-made-a-scapegoat-army-officer/


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Nawaz takes criticism of PPP to Sindh
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By Waseem Shamsi
SUKKUR, May 8: Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif has said his governments had never been dictated by any international power, not even the United States, while the present PPP government was sacrificing national integrity and sovereignty for the sake of dollars.

Addressing a large public meeting in Garhi Khero town of Jacobabad district on Tuesday, he said the PML-N had ruled the country only for four and a half years in two stints, while the PPP had the opportunity to rule for 15 years in four terms. But the PPP did nothing for people's welfare, development of the country or for strengthening institutions...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/nawaz-takes-criticism-of-ppp-to-sindh/


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'Conciliatory' Munter to leave this year
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By Our Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD, May 8: Apparently stressed out after handling for more than a year one of the toughest overseas diplomatic assignments and failing to get enough support from Washington, US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has decided to quit his post, which he took over almost 18 months ago.

Mr Munter announced his decision at a meeting with the embassy staff...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/conciliatory-munter-to-leave-this-year/


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GDP estimate revised up
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By Khaleeq Kiani
ISLAMABAD, May 8: The government has revised upwards the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate estimate to 3.67 per cent for the current financial year from 3.2 pc announced only 12 days ago.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Economic Council (NAC) which had approved the growth estimate of 3.2 pc on April 26...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/gdp-estimate-revised-up/


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EC's letter for short order's clarification
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By Imran Ali Teepu
ISLAMABAD, May 8: The Election Commission has requested "necessary clarification" of the apex court's order of April 26 against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.

According to an official, the clarification was sought through a letter sent by the commission on April 27 to the registrar of the Supreme Court...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/ecs-letter-for-short-orders-clarification/


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Panjgur blast destroys vans, bikes
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QUETTA, May 8: A large number of vehicles and motorbikes were destroyed or damaged when a bomb exploded near the office of the Panjgur deputy commissioner on Tuesday.

Sources said a bomb was attached to a motorbike that was later parked in the parking lot of the DC office...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/panjgur-blast-destroys-vans-bikes/


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India talks tough on Pakistan, China
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By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 8: India will insist on proper authentication by Pakistan of the troop positions in Siachen before any disengagement is undertaken, Defence Minister A. K. Antony told parliament on Tuesday.

He also cautioned against expecting any 'dramatic' result from the next round of talks in June on the issue...

http://dawn.com/2012/05/09/india-talks-tough-on-pakistan-china/


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Karachi Stocks Down 84.58 Points:
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KARACHI, May 08: At close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 14533.39, down 84.58 points.
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Forex Update:
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KARACHI, May 08: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 91.5 to the US Dollar in the open market.
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