DINA for the issue of November 11, 2013

	November 11, 2013 | Muharram 6, 1435
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Hassan asked to tender apology By Syed Irfan Raza ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: Jamaat-i-Islami chief Munawar Hassan’s controversial statements giving the certificate of martyrdom to Hakeemullah Mehsud, the ruthless PTI leader killed in a US drone attack, and deriding military personnel who have rendered sacrifices in the war against terrorists, has drawn strong ire of the army which has asked him to tender an unconditional apology.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995
Kashmiris’ role in talks sought By Our Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 10: Pakistan’s foreign policy adviser Sartaj Aziz was reminded by Hurriyat Conference leaders here on Sunday to include Kashmiris in future peace talks between India and Pakistan. They also told him that recent military flare-ups on the Line of Control were against the interests of civilians on both sides of the divide. Mr Aziz, who arrived on Sunday, will participate in a Europe-Asia meeting on Monday, followed by a bilateral meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to host a dinner for the foreign ministers participating in the two-day conference at which Mr Aziz could get an opportunity to talk to him briefly. It was not clear if there would be a separate call on the prime minister by the Pakistan prime minister’s adviser.
ECP wants poll postponed in Sindh, Punjab By Amir Wasim ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: In a significant development, the Election Commission of Pakistan decided on Sunday to approach the Supreme Court to seek postponement of local government elections in Sindh and Punjab because there was not adequate time to complete groundwork and lack of preparations by the provinces. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting held to review arrangements for the elections scheduled to be held in Sindh on Nov 27 and in Punjab on Dec 7.
JI says statement personal By Our Staff Reporter LAHORE: A senior leader of Jamaat-i-Islami said on Sunday that Syed Munawar Hassan’s statement on the status of army soldiers killed in the war against terrorism was his personal opinion and not of the party. Dr Farid Piracha told Dawn that the JI would definitely respond to the army’s reaction and soon release an official statement after a meeting of its Shura to be held on Monday.
Philippines typhoon toll may exceed 10,000 TACLOBAN (Philippines), Nov 10: The death toll from a super-typhoon that decimated entire towns in the Philippines could soar well over 10,000, authorities warned on Sunday, making it the country’s worst natural disaster. The horrifying estimates came as rescue workers appeared overwhelmed in their efforts to help countless survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan, which sent tsunami-like waves and merciless winds rampaging across a huge chunk of the archipelago on Friday.
Govt urged to take US on board before Taliban talks By Ikram Junaidi ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: The Wifaqul Madaris Al Arabia (WMA) has advised the government to take the US on board before opening talks with Taliban to prevent incidents like the killing of Hakeemullah Mehsud. During a telephonic conversation with Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, MWA General Secretary Qari Hanif Jalandhari said that confidence building measures should be taken to make the talks result-oriented.
President wants Kuwaitis to invest in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: President Mamnoon Hussain underscored on Sunday the need for Pakistani and Kuwaiti governments to take their bilateral relations to new heights by focussing on trade and investment. During his meeting with Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Presidency, the president said Pakistan had huge potential for investors in various sectors, including defence and energy, and invited Kuwaiti businessmen to avail the attractive incentives offered by its government.
Gas utilities may be ‘un-bundled’ to end their monopoly By Khaleeq Kiani ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: As the government considers increasing gas levy to generate around Rs100 billion (0.4 per cent of GDP) in accordance with an undertaking given to the IMF, it will also have to un-bundle the two gas utilities and address other bottlenecks in the market to ensure import of natural gas and liquefied natural gas from any source. The government has committed to the IMF to impose a new levy in December under the $6.6bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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