DINA for the issue of September 05, 2013

	September 5, 2013 | Shawwal 28, 1434
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Talks with Taliban not to affect operations in tribal areas By Baqir Sajjad Syed ISLAMABAD, Sept 4: Army’s counter-militancy operations in restive tribal areas would remain unaffected by the talk of government’s impending dialogue with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and its affiliated militant groups.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995 Karachi Stocks Up 67.35 Points: KARACHI, September 04: At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 21875.83, up 67.35 points. Forex Update : KARACHI, September 04: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 104.85 to the US Dollar in the open market.
Rangers given key powers for action By Habib Khan Ghori KARACHI, Sept 4: The federal cabinet empowered Rangers on Wednesday to lead a targeted operation immediately with the support of police against criminals already identified by federal military and civilian agencies in hundreds of lists for their alleged involvement in targeted killings, kidnappings for ransom, extortion and terrorism in Karachi. This is one of a few important decisions taken at a special session of the federal cabinet after extensive consultation for two days by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with all stakeholders, including Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, leaders of different political parties, representatives of business community and media persons at the Governor’s House.
President says no to army role in Karachi By Syed Irfan Raza ISLAMABAD, Sept 4: President Asif Ali Zardari has rejected a call for deployment of army in Karachi to rid the city of terrorism, lawlessness and an endless wave of targeted killings. Talking to journalists in Parliament House on Wednesday during a farewell reception hosted in his honour by the opposition, he said: “There is no need to call in the army.” The term of the president ends on Sunday.
IMF approves $6.68bn loan for Pakistan By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON, Sept 4: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund approved on Wednesday a three-year, $6.68 billion arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan. The IMF announced in Washington that the amount was equivalent to 435 per cent of Pakistan’s quota and aimed at supporting the country’s economic reform programme to promote inclusive growth.
Navy captain shot dead KARACHI: A Pakistan Navy captain was shot dead in a suspected case of targeted killing near Karsaz Bridge on Wednesday. His foreigner wife suffered injuries in the attack. Captain Nadeem Ahmed, 40, was traveling with wife Tracy in a car when two gunmen on a motorcycle attacked them. Captain Ahmed died and his wife received bullet wounds.
SC dismisses plea about drone attacks By Nasir Iqbal ISLAMABAD, Sept 4: The Supreme Court held on Wednesday that since matters of defence, security of the country and foreign policy did not fall within the judicial domain, interference by the high courts was not warranted. “Any such interference by the courts would be violative of one of the foundational principles of the constitution which envisages a trichotomy of powers between the legislature, executive and the judiciary,” said Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, who was presiding over a two-judge bench that included Justice Amir Hani Muslim.
Oil supply to Nato resumes after five months By Ibrahim Shinwari LANDI KOTAL, Sept 4: Oil supply to Nato forces in Afghanistan resumed on Wednesday after a five-month suspension because of attacks on tankers. Four oil tankers crossed the border into Afghanistan amid tight security. Officials at Torkham border said additional personnel of Khasadar and Levies forces had been deployed along the road when the four oil tankers entered Khyber Agency from Peshawar near the Takhta Beg checkpost on Wednesday morning.
Nawaz presides over Command Authority meeting today By Our Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, Sept 4: The National Command Authority (NCA) meets on Thursday to reassure the world that its nuclear weapons are safe and the country remained committed to non-proliferation goals. The meeting, which would be chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, is taking place against the backdrop of media disclosure that the United States had intensified surveillance of Pakistan’s nuclear programme. The revelation was based on documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden.
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