DINA for the issue of November 11, 2011

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November 11, 2011 Friday Zilhaj 14, 1432
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Pakistan, India seek new era in ties
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By Khawar Ghumman
ADDU (Maldives), Nov 10: Although India and Pakistan publicly expressed their willingness to discuss the core issues bedevilling bilateral relations and their prime ministers spoke of their desire to open a 'new chapter' in ties, the former asked the latter to take strict action against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jamaatud Dawa if it wanted a meaningful dialogue.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and his Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh met for about an hour, prior to the opening of the 17th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc)...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/pakistan-india-seek-new-era-in-ties.html


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Leaders vow to 'build bridges'
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By Our Staff Reporter
ADDU (Maldives): Leaders of South Asian countries once again pledged on Thursday to make the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) an effective body for people's welfare as they met here for its 17th summit.

In their speeches, eight heads of states and governments accepted their failure in the past to convert the association into a fully operational organisation and promised their support in future to build bridges among their people so that they could have better access to each other...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/leaders-vow-to-build-bridges.html


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CJ warns of action over shady locomotives deal
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By Nasir Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: The Supreme Court made it clear on Thursday that it had the right to dissect the deal under which 75 locomotives were to be procured from China even if the government had waived the prerequisites to ensure transparency.

"The power of judicial review is available with the Supreme Court and we can look into the deal," observed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry who heads a two-judge bench which has taken notice of massive corruption in Pakistan Railways...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/cj-warns-of-action-over-shady-locomotives-deal.html


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82pc of PSDP allocations not utilised by provinces in 8 years
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By Khaleeq Kiani
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: The federal government has reported non-utilisation by the four provinces of about 82 per cent of the allocation under Public Sector Development Programme over the past eight years.

According to verified record of the ministry of finance, an amount of Rs934.3 billion was allocated for the provinces from 2002-03 to 2010-11 under PSDP but only Rs171.75 billion or 18.4 per cent of it was utilised...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/82pc-of-psdp-allocations-not-utilised-by-provinces-in-8-years.html


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Airline operating four planes without CAA's approval
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By Bhagwandas
KARACHI, Nov 10: A private airline is operating at least four of its aircraft without getting them registered with the Civil Aviation Authority in violation of international legislation dealing with wet leased aircraft and crew.

According to informed sources, even the aircraft's crew had not passed the mandatory CAA tests, thereby compromising the safety of passengers and the aircraft. The mandatory security clearance of the crew, all of whom are foreigners, have not been provided by the airline, Shaheen Air International, to CAA...
http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/airline-operating-four-planes-without-caas-approval.html


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New Delhi mindful of Islamabad's concerns: Washington
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By Anwar Iqbal
WASHINGTON, Nov 10: India is mindful of Pakistan's sensitivities in Afghanistan and has chosen not to take a major role in training Afghan forces, says a senior US defence official.

"I think India has actually been very careful, very mindful of the fact that Pakistan is sensitive to the types of assistance it provides to the Afghans," said Undersecretary of Defence Michele Flournoy...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/new-delhi-mindful-of-islamabads-concerns-washington.html


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Names of two CJs, three SC judges okayed
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By Ahmad Hassan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: A parliamentary committee approved on Thursday the appointment of two senior judges as chief justices of the Lahore and Peshawar High Courts and three of the four names recommended by the judicial commission for elevation to the Supreme Court.

However, the committee for appointment of superior court judges deferred its decision about one judge...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/names-of-two-cjs-three-sc-judges-okayed.html


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Abdullah dares Indian army over disputed security law
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SRINAGAR, Nov 10: After his tough talk with the army for withdrawing the AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) from parts of Indian-held Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday his government had the authority to revoke the controversial law and sought a `workable' solution from the army.

"I have the authority. The elected state government of any state has the authority. In this case (revocation of AFSPA), the authority rests with the governor who would act on the basis of the state government's recommendations," Mr Abdullah said, renewing his call for lifting the law...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/abdullah-dares-indianarmy-over-disputed-security-law.html


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Govt departments, army also occupying PR land
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By Our Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: Not only individuals and private concerns but also government departments like the armed forces are in illegal possession of 5,377 of the 167,690 acres of land owned by Pakistan Railways.

A comprehensive report on a plan to revamp Railways submitted in the Supreme Court by the organisation's Chairman of Railways Javed Ahmed on Thursday conceded that armed forces alone were in possession of 860.9 acres of land...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/govt-departments-army-also-occupying-pr-land.html


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Karzai's assurance
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ADDU (Maldives), Nov 10: Afghan President Hamid Karzai attempted to ease tensions with Pakistan, asserting on Thursday that a strategic partnership with India and talks for a similar US deal do not threaten his country's neighbours.

Pakistan had reacted angrily to the India deal announced last month that many in Islamabad think would increase India's influence in Afghanistan...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/karzais-assurance.html


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Karachi Stocks Up 2.15 Points:
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KARACHI, Nov 10: At close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 11959.45, up 2.15 points.
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Forex Update:
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KARACHI, Nov 10: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 87 to the US Dollar in the open market.
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