DINA for the issue of August 25, 2013

	August 25, 2013 | Shawwal 17, 1434
The DAWN Internet News Alert (DINA) is a free daily news service from Pakistan’s largest English language newspaper, the Daily DAWN.
Flood-hit areas of Sukkur, Ghotki visited: Govt determined to tackle terrorism: PM By Waseem Shamsi SUKKUR, Aug 24: Terrorism was the biggest spectre haunting the nation and the government was determined to tackle it head-on, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said here on Saturday.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995
TTP removes Punjabi Taliban chief: Hakeemullah, Muawiya at odds over talks Bureau Report PESHAWAR, Aug 24: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan on Saturday fired the head of the Punjabi Taliban for welcoming the government’s offer of peace talks. The sacked leader, Asmatullah Muawiya, said the TTP had no authority to remove him.
Curfew imposed in Bhakkar By Khursheed Anwar Khan MIANWALI, Aug 24: An indefinite curfew has been clamped on Darya Khan and Kotla Jam, the two areas of Bhakkar district that saw sectarian clashes during which 10 people were killed on Friday All educational institutions and government offices in the district remained closed and no traffic was allowed on the Bhakkar-Darya Khan and Kotla Jam-Dera Ismail Khan roads on Saturday.
Nasir Khosa to replace Raja’s son-in-law at World Bank By Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: The government has appointed Nasir Mahmood Khosa as executive director at the World Bank in Washington. He will replace Raja Azeemul Haq, son-in-law of former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.
BHC disallows transfer of Bugti case to Rawalpindi By Amanullah Kasi QUETTA, Aug 24: The Balochistan High Court dismissed on Saturday a petition filed by former president Pervez Musharraf for shifting his trial in the Akbar Bugti murder case from Quetta to Rawalpindi. A single bench, comprising BHC Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, directed the provincial authorities to provide full security to retired General Musharraf during his appearance before the court in Quetta.
Strike in Balochistan towns against dumping of bodies By Our Correspondent QUETTA, Aug 24: A strike was observed in Panjgur, Gwadar, Turbat and some other towns in Balochistan on Saturday in protest against the murder of Baloch political workers allegedly by agencies. The strike was called by the Baloch National Front (BNF) to condemn the dumping of bullet-riddled bodies of Haji Abdul Razzak Baloch and Pathan Bugti.
Obama consults security aides over Syria options By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON, Aug 24: US President Barack Obama met his top security team on Saturday to consider options for responding to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government this week, as media reported the United States could launch cruise missiles at targets inside Syria. The president’s senior military advisers, including Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey, attended the meeting and were believed to have various military options available for strikes at Syrian targets.
Afghan minister due today for talks with Dar By Our Reporter ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: Afghan Finance Minister Dr Hazrat Omer Zakhilwal is arriving here on Sunday to hold talks with Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on the economic agenda to be discussed during the forthcoming visit of President Hamid Karzai to Pakistan, it was officially announced on Saturday. The Afghan president is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Monday.
Secretary sought free air tickets after ban By Iftikhar A. Khan ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: Defence Secretary retired Lt Gen Asif Yasin Malik tried to get free international and domestic air tickets for himself and other members of his family through four “back-dated” letters a day after a reconstituted PIA board decided last month to scrap all perks and privileges of the present and past chairmen and members, according to documents. The first letter received by the PIA secretary sought authority for issuance of free tickets for Mr Malik as ex-chairman of the airline, his spouse, son and daughter for the Islamabad-London/ Manchester-New York-Lahore-Islamabad route.
PM links country’s progress to Gadani power project HUB, Aug 24: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned on Saturday to take all measures for completion of the 6,600MW Gadani power park project on a fast-track basis. Presiding over a meeting of the Gadani Power Park Steering Committee here at Gadani, he said development hinged on the completion of this project.
Senate to debate judges’ appointment tomorrow By Amir Wasim ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: The Senate is set to debate on Monday the crucial issue of the appointment of judges in the superior courts on a motion moved by PPP Senator Farhatullah Babar. It will be for the first time that a full house will be debating the issue since parliament was given a role through the 18th Amendment in the appointment of judges through a Parliamentary Committee with equal representation of the government and opposition from both the National Assembly and the Senate.
To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mailing list, please fill the form located at: http://www.dawn.com/alerts
DAWN Media Group, Haroon House, Karachi 74200, Pakistan	Copyright © 2013 Pakistan Herald Publications (Pvt.) Ltd.