DINA for the issue of June 20, 2014

	20 June, 2014 | Shabaan 21, 1435
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Balochistan to boost spending on security, job creation By Saleem Shahid and Nasir Jamal QUETTA: Balochistan’s Rs215.7 billion budget for the next financial year proposes to significantly boost spending for improving security situation in the province, building social and economic infrastructure and creating new jobs in the province.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995 Karachi Stocks down 166.62 Points: KARACHI, June 18 : At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index was 29157.98,down 166.62 points. Forex Update : KARACHI, June 18 : The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 99.65 to the US Dollar in the open market.
Shahbaz protests he was ‘out of the loop’ The Khawar Ghumman ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif must have raised many an eyebrow even in the ruling PML-N on Thursday when he protested that he was out of the loop about the operation two days ago around the Minhajul Quran secretariat until TV channels started reporting on the clashes between police and workers of the Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT). The chief minister had come to the capital to give his version of Tuesday’s bloodshed in Lahore in a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Injured Muttahida MNA dies By Asif Chaudhry LAHORE: Muttahida Qaumi Movement MNA Tahira Asif who was critically injured in a gun attack here on Wednesday died at Jinnah Hospital late on Thursday night. Head of Anaesthesia department and incharge of Intensive Care Unit Prof Dr Noman Ahmad confirmed her death.
Colombia in sight of last 16 BRASILIA: A superb performance by playmaker James Rodriguez who scored one goal and created the other inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in their World Cup Group C match on Thursday and to the brink of the last 16. Rodriguez, scoring his second of the tournament, and substitute Juan Fernando Quintero, with his first international goal, struck in the second half while Gervinho replied with a superb individual goal, his second of the finals, for the African side.
Eight Uzbeks among 23 suspected terrorists killed in NWA The Pazir Gul MIRAMSHAH: Fifteen suspected terrorists were killed when army’s cobra helicopters bombed and shelled Zartatangi mountain heights, east of Miramshah, on Wednesday night, says a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. It said the attack was launched after terrorists were spotted in the area which is reputed to be one of their main communication centres.
Raheel, Butt review Zarb-i-Azb ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif called on Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, progress of the ongoing Operation Zarb-i-Azb was reviewed during the meeting at the Air Headquarters.
SC orders effective police action to protect minorities By Nasir Iqbal ISLAMABAD: In what has been billed as a verdict that may stem the rising tide of intolerance and bigotry in the country, the Supreme Court ordered law enforcement agencies on Thursday to promptly register criminal cases against those guilty of desecrating minorities’ places of worship or violating any of their rights guaranteed under law. Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani also ordered the federal government to ensure that hate speech on social media is discouraged and those who incite are brought to justice. The verdict came as the court wrapped up suo motu proceedings, initiated on an application filed by Nadeem Shaikh and Saleem Michael regarding the twin bombing of a Peshawar church that left 81 people dead.
WAITING FOR GURU JI’S MIRACLE By Hassan Belal Zaidi YOU can see it in the distance long before you actually arrive; its distinctive shape nestled majestically among fields of green. One of the most sacred sites in Sikhism, Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur is revered by Sikhs and Muslims alike. Every year in September, and then again in November, hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from around the world come here to pay their respects.
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