DINA for the issue of May 13, 2013

	Monday 13th May 2013 | Rajab 2, 1434
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PML-N in a hurry to take up challenges By Khawar Ghumman ISLAMABAD, May 12: Although the constitution provides a window of 21 days after the election date to summon the session of the new National Assembly, the PML-N which has emerged as the single largest party plans to get into action as soon as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) officially announces the results.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995
Shahbaz set to become CM again By Amjad Mahmood LAHORE, May 12: The stage is set for Shahbaz Sharif to become chief minister of Punjab for the fourth time as the PML-N does not seem inclined to try a new face for the top post in its citadel. Leaders of the party discussed plans for forming governments at the centre and in the provinces at an informal consultative meeting at the Raiwind residence of its chief Nawaz Sharif on Sunday.
Five killed: Balochistan IGP escapes suicide attack QUETTA, May 12: Balochistan’s Inspector General of Police Mushtaq Sukhera escaped a suicide attack here on Sunday night. Five people were killed and 68 others, 27 police personnel among them, injured in the attack. The powerful blast destroyed IGP’s official residence.
Indians salute Pakistani people, Singh invites Nawaz By Jawed Naqvi NEW DELHI, May 12: Indians across the board on Sunday saluted the people of Pakistan for their determined fight to protect and advance democracy in their troubled country as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh invited the clear winner to New Delhi to resume the bonhomie cut short by a military coup that toppled Mr Nawaz Sharif 14 years ago. Dr Singh wrote on his official Twitter account, “Congratulations to Mr Nawaz Sharif and his party for their emphatic victory in Pakistan’s elections.”
PPP terms Punjab results ‘manipulated’ By Zulqernain Tahir LAHORE, May 12: The PPP sees the results of the May 11 polls in Punjab as ‘manipulated’ and has vowed to come up with evidence to prove its allegation. “There was total rigging. We are taking feedback from our candidates in the province and will present the evidence before the media soon,” PPP secretary general Sardar Latif Khosa told Dawn on Sunday.
Fazl moves to keep PTI out of power By Ismail Khan PESHAWAR, May 12: Living up to its reputation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is again heading for a coalition government, triggering a race among parties to out-manoeuvre each other and gather partners. As predicted, the results have been fractious though interesting, giving the major contenders a chance to have a shot at forming the provincial government.
‘Administration interfered with electoral process’: Imran promises ‘white paper’ on irregularities By Nasir Jamal LAHORE, May 12: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan alleged on Sunday that the elections had been rigged and pledged to produce a ‘white paper’ on poll irregularities and flaws. “We have information that electoral results have been changed in different districts. There are reports the administration misused its authority and interfered with the electoral process. We are collecting evidence,” the injured PTI leader said in a video message from his hospital bed a day after his party received an unexpected drubbing at the hands of the PML-N in Punjab.
MQM chief rejects allegations of rigging By Our Staff Reporter KARACHI, May 12: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain said on Sunday that his party was being pushed against the wall, warning that the establishment would be responsible for any unfortunate development in Karachi. In a telephonic address from London to MQM’s workers and supporters gathered at the party’s headquarters to celebrate victory of its candidates in Saturday’s elections, Mr Hussain said “the establishment is playing with fire”.
No chance of change in results: ECP By Iftikhar A. Khan ISLAMABAD, May 12: Rejecting the possibility that results of the elections could have been changed at any stage, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Sunday it would take the responsibility for each and every ballot paper. “There is no reason for any doubt or fear because of the delay in publication of official results because a foolproof procedure under the law is being followed,” ECP Secretary Ishtiak Ahmad Khan said at a press conference.
BNP-M rejects results of various constituencies By Our Staff Correspondent QUETTA, May 12: The Balochistan National Party-Mengal has rejected the results of the May 11 elections in various constituencies and urged the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the chief election commissioner to take notice of what it called rigging in favour of some political parties. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, BNP-M vice-president Sajid Tareen said the CEC should cancel the results and hold fresh polls in these constituencies, two of them in Quetta, because of ‘massive rigging’ in favour of two nationalist parties.
Repolling for NA-250 seat in 10 days By Our Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: ECP Secretary Ishtiak Ahmad said a re-polling on 43 polling stations of NA-250 Karachi would be held in 10 days. He said the elections throughout the country were largely free and fair and held without any major incident, but Karachi was an exception where the commission was compelled to stop poling at various stations of NA-250.
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