DINA for the issue of March 24, 2014

	March 24, 2014 | Jamadi-ul-Awwal 22, 1435
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Success of talks with Taliban to restore peace: PM By Aamir Yasin RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is optimistic about talks with the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and says its success will restore peace in the country.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995
Credibility issues hang over NA By Raja Asghar ISLAMABAD: Both the government and opposition could face embarrassing questions of credibility about their recent conduct during the National Assembly session opening on Monday, a day after even a muted celebration of the country’s second most important national day seemed hijacked by religious parties. While the government has not indicated plans to bring any new important legislative business in the session, its planned direct peace talks with Taliban rebels are bound to be on most lawmakers’ minds as would be a $1.5 billion gift from Saudi Arabia that has attracted controversy because of its international implications.
Pakistan Day celebrated ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Day was celebrated throughout the country on Sunday to commemorate the adoption of the Lahore Resolution in 1940. The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Rawalpindi and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered for security and prosperity of the country in different places of worship.
FBR detects 40 fake firms By Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified 40 fictitious companies which got millions in illegal sales tax refund and input adjustment in connivance with officials, according to sources. The companies were registered by the tax staff without physical verification of the addresses they provided, mostly in areas of Karachi like Lyari and North Nazimabad, the sources said.
Altaf urged to stop calling for takeover by undemocratic forces By Amir Wasim ISLAMABAD: The Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah of the PPP, has said that MQM chief Altaf Hussain should stop inviting undemocratic forces to take over power if his party wants to join the Sindh government. “The PPP is a democratic party whereas the MQM leadership talks about an army takeover. Therefore, it will be difficult for our leaders to include the MQM in the Sindh government,” he said while talking to Dawn on Sunday.
Crew of Morning Glory arrested in Libya ON BOARD THE MORNING GLORY: A commercial oil tanker seized by US forces after it loaded crude at a Libyan port held by anti-government rebels has docked back in the capital Tripoli, a witness said on Sunday. US special forces boarded the tanker a week ago off Cyprus, days after it left Es Sider port, which is controlled by rebels who demand more autonomy and oil wealth in defiance of the central government.
Afghanistan alleges Pakistan link to attack KABUL: Afghanistan said on Sunday an attack on a Kabul hotel that left nine civilians dead was planned outside the country. The National Security Council (NSC), which is chaired by President Hamid Karzai, also alleged that a Pakistani diplomat was seen scoping out the corridors of the Serena hotel ahead of the Thursday night raid.
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