DINA for the issue of July 25, 2013

	Thursday July 25, 2013 | Ramazan 15, 1434
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KP document warns of US withdrawal fallout By Ismail Khan PESHAWAR, July 24: An official strategy document on counter-terrorism by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has warned that victory by the Afghan Taliban will further boost the morale of the Pakistani Taliban and it is erroneous to believe that militancy in Pakistan will end automatically with the withdrawal of foreign forces from neighbouring Afghanistan.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995 Karachi Stocks Up 68.90 Points: KARACHI, July 24: At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 23752.17, up 68.90 points. Forex Update : KARACHI, July 24: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 104.20 to the US Dollar in the open market.
Militants attack ISI offices in Sukkur By Waseem Shamsi SUKKUR, July 24: Terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the local headquarters of the ISI here on Wednesday evening, leading to collapse of a major part of the building and death of at least four officials of the intelligence agency and two attackers. This was the first terrorist attack on offices of a security agency in this part of the country. The attack was followed by intense firing and hurl-ing of grenades in the Barrage Colony which also houses the headquarters of Shahbaz Rangers, Military Intelligence and other government offices and residences like the DIG House and Commissioner House. Three assailants died in the exchange of fire.
PPP objects to change in election schedule by SC By Amir Wasim ISLAMABAD, July 24: Reacting sharply to the Supreme Court’s decision to advance the date of the presidential election, the PPP indicated on Wednesday that it might boycott the polls in protest. Addressing a news conference hours after the SC ordered the Election Commission to hold the election on July 30 instead of Aug 6, senior PPP leaders alleged that the move was aimed at depriving the opposition of adequate time to run its election campaign.
SC orders presidential poll on July 30 By Nasir Iqbal ISLAMABAD, July 24: The Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday to hold the presidential election on July 30, instead of Aug 6, as sought by the federal government in a petition filed in the court. Though the ruling PML-N clinched its preferred election date in a single hearing, the court’s decision triggered criticism from certain quarters.
Mamnoon, Rabbani file papers in Islamabad By Malik Asad ISLAMABAD, July 24: Wednesday was an unusual day in the Islamabad High Court as litigants, court officials and journalists, instead of witnessing the court proceedings, were more interested in catching a glimpse of the country’s future president. Two candidates belonging to the ruling PML-N, one to the opposition PPP and six others filed their nomination papers for the presidential election.
Dar wants shorter processing period for privatisation By Khaleeq Kiani ISLAMABAD, July 24: The government has decided to vigorously pursue its privatisation programme. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar ordered the Privatisation Commission on Wednesday to cut the processing time by one-third — from 18 months to a year — to speed up the work of taking major public sector enterprises to the sale counter.
S. Arabia will send imams to Pakistan By Syed Rashid Husain RIYADH, July 24: Saudi Arabia would send imams, one each from Masjidul Haram in Makkah and Masjid-i-Nabawi in Madina, to Pakistan every year. Talking to visiting Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Mohammed Yousaf, President of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais made the announcement.
15 envoys named By Baqir Sajjad Syed ISLAMABAD, July 24: The government has approved its first batch of 15 ambassadorial postings but kept pending the nomination of envoys for key capitals. Most of the appointments have been made against vacancies created after retirement of the incumbents, while in other cases the new officers will replace their colleagues returning to serve at the headquarters.
Explosives, arms seized in Barkhan By Saleem Shahid QUETTA, July 24: Law-enforcement agencies have seized a large quantity of explosives and arms and ammunition in Rakhni area, in Barkhan district, during a raid. Colonel Kashif of the Frontier Corps’ Mewand Rifles told reporters on Wednesday that security forces received intelligence reports that terrorists had hidden explosives and ammunition in a mountainous area and were planning to use them in terrorist attacks.
Royal baby named George Alexander Louis LONDON, July 24: His Royal Highness has a name. Britain’s new prince has been named George Alexander Louis, royal officials said on Wednesday, ending speculation over what moniker Prince William and his wife, Kate, would pick for their first child.
Bollywood star Salman charged with homicide MUMBAI, July 24: An Indian court on Wednesday charged Bollywood star Salman Khan with culpable homicide over a 2002 hit-and-run case that could land him behind bars for 10 years, his lawyer and reports said. Mr Khan, 47, is alleged to have rammed his Toyota Land Cruiser onto a pavement and over five homeless people in suburban Mumbai, killing one and injuring four others.
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