DINA for the issue of October 20, 2013

	October 20, 2013 | Zilhaj 14, 1434
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ECP unable to comply with SC directive on LG polls By Iftikhar A Khan ISLAMABAD, Oct 19: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is unable to comply with the Supreme Court’s directive requiring the commission to announce the date for local government elections in all provinces and the federal capital on Monday (Oct 21).	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995
End drone strikes, Sharif to ask US Dawn Report Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that drone strikes were against the country’s sovereignty and that he would call upon US President Barack Obama to stop the attacks during their meeting next week. He was talking to reporters during a short stay in London on his way to Washington, where he is due to meet the US president on Wednesday.
Jammers for Balochistan jails do not work By Saleem Shahid QUETTA, Oct 19: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti said on Saturday that cell phone jammers purchased by the previous government for jails were of poor quality and that they were not working now. An inquiry would be conducted into the matter, the minister added.
US expects discussion on ‘shared interests’ By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON, Oct 19: US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will discuss ways to advance shared interests of their countries when they meet later this week, says the White House. The prime minister arrives in Washington on Sunday on an official visit, which includes a meeting with President Obama at the White House on Oct 23. US Vice President Joe Biden will also attend the meeting along with other senior members of the Obama administration.
IMF calls for action against money laundering By Kalbe Ali ISLAMABAD, Oct 19: After the recent agreement with the IMF, Pakistan is under pressure to enhance and enforce anti-money laundering laws. The country has been under criticism from global players, including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which has recently issued a list of countries that have failed to completely fulfil requirements against terror-financing and money-laundering.
Zubaida Khanum passes away By Shoaib Ahmed LAHORE, Oct 19: Prolific singer and actress Zubaida Khanum passed away in Lahore on Saturday. She was 78. She had been suffering from heart ailments for many years. Her condition deteriorated on Saturday at around 9pm.
India expresses concern over border firing ISLAMABAD, Oct 19: Pakistani officials accused Indian troops of continuing to fire across the working boundary in Sialkot region on Saturday as India voiced “grave concern” over the military flare-up. Official sources said personnel of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) fired intermittently at border villages in Bajwat, Chaprar, Suchitgarh, Charwah, Umeranwali and Bajra Garhi sectors of the Sialkot Working Boundary area throughout the day.
Contempt case: SC praises Imran’s conduct By Nasir Iqbal ISLAMABAD, Oct 19: Praising the conduct of Imran Khan during hearings of a contempt of court case against him, the Supreme Court has ruled that benefit of doubt should always be extended to the alleged contemnor since the nature of such proceedings are quasi-criminal. “Moreover, we have noticed the conduct of Imran Khan in court and observed that throughout the proceedings it was evident from his body language that he holds full respect and regard for the court,” observed Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali while explaining reasons in a detailed judgment for withdrawing the contempt notice against chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI).
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