DINA for the issue of May 15, 2013

	Wednesday 15th May 2013 | Rajab 4, 1434
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PML-N steps up bid to widen support base outside Punjab By Amjad Mahmood LAHORE, May 14: The PML-N has reached out to political players in Sindh and Balochistan in its efforts to widen its support base outside Punjab and explore the possibility of forming provincial governments or play the role of an effective opposition there.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995 Karachi Stocks Up 229.80 Points: KARACHI, May 14: At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 20474.62, up 229.80 points. Forex Update : KARACHI, May 14: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 99.9 to the US Dollar in the open market.
PML-N chief visits hospital: Nawaz to Imran: let’s bury the hatchet By Mansoor Malik LAHORE, May 14: PML-N president Nawaz Sharif has said that he harbours no ill- will against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan and hopes to have a good relationship with him. “We will have a good working relationship with Imran Khan and steer the country out of crisis,” Mr Sharif remarked while talking to newsmen after visiting the bed-ridden Khan at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital on Tuesday.
PPP to take along allies in Sindh: Bilawal By Our Staff Reporter KARACHI, May 14: Pakistan Peoples Party’s Patron-in-Chief, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has stressed the need for continuation of the democratic process without any obstacle to transfer of power through the ballot. Addressing through video link members-elect of the national and provincial assemblies from Sindh here on Tuesday night at the Bilawal House, he called for an investigation into rigging complaints and said the elections were stolen in the constituencies from where the PPP used to return victorious.
‘Adiyala prisoners’ unaware of trial By Nasir Iqbal ISLAMABAD, May 14: The seven surviving Adiyala prisoners who were produced before the Supreme Court for the second time on Tuesday expressed complete ignorance about the trial in which they had been convicted of terrorism and sentenced to different jail terms. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, had taken up a miscellaneous application moved by Advocate Tariq Asad, who is representing the prisoners.
Fazl rejects PTI mandate in KP Bureau Report PESHAWAR, May 14: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Fazl) has accused Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf of poll rigging in Mardan, Kohat, Peshawar and Fata and demanded re-election in the areas. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned of protests across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa if his demand was not accepted.
18th amendment limits cabinet size By Amir Wasim ISLAMABAD, May 14: The days of forming large cabinets at centre and in provinces to keep everybody happy are over because of restrictions imposed by two articles inserted into the constitution by the 18th amendment, which have become effective for the first time after the May 11 elections. The constraint will test accommodating skills of political parties which are in a position to form governments, particularly in the three smaller provinces, because they will have very little to offer to their coalition partners or will have to sacrifice key ministries to make alliances.Article 92 of the constitution says about federal cabinet: “… the total strength of the Cabinet, including Ministers of State, shall not exceed eleven per cent of the total membership of Majlis-i-Shoora (Parliament).”
Chiefs of 3 public sector organisations removed By Khaleeq Kiani ISLAMABAD, May 14: Just a few weeks before handing over power to an elected government, the caretakers removed on Tuesday managing directors of three petroleum and natural resources companies. An official notification issued with the approval of the prime minister’s secretariat said that Arif Hameed, the managing director of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), and Zuhair Siddiqui of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) had been removed and asked to report to the ministry of petroleum and natural resources.
Ambassador Sherry Rehman resigns By Our Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, May 14: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, Sherry Rehman, has resigned following PPP’s defeat in general elections. Ms Rehman who played a crucial role in normalising relations with the US after tense events of 2011-12 tendered her resignation on Tuesday to caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso.
‘Presiding officers accountable for every ballot paper’ Re-polling on 19th in Karachi’s 43 stations By Iftikhar A. Khan ISLAMABAD, May 14: Re-polling will be held on May 19 (Sunday) in 43 polling stations of the National Assembly constituency NA 250 in Karachi, where the process was suspended on Saturday after the Election Commission received complaints of irregularities. According to an official, the ECP had summoned reports from the returning officers and other officials concerned on allegations of irregularities and re-polling in other constituencies could not be ruled out if substantial evidence was provided.
‘Taliban more afraid of books than bombs’ OKLAHOMA CITY, May 14: A human rights activist who founded an all-girls school said the Pakistani Taliban were “more afraid of books than bombs” as he and his 15-year-old daughter, Malala Yousufzai, were honoured on Monday at the memorial for Oklahoma City bombing victims. Ziauddin Yousufzai decried political violence during a ceremony held to honour him and his daughter, who has been recovering in Great Britain since the shooting that garnered international attention.
Obama wants to strengthen ties By Our Staff Reporter LAHORE, May 14: US President Barack Obama called PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday and congratulated him on the success of his party in the May 11 elections. “Washington respects your mandate and appreciates the valour you showed in running the election campaign (in the face of security threats),” a press release quoted Mr Obama as having told Mr Sharif.
Kerry to visit Pakistan soon WASHINGTON, May 14: US Secretary of State John Kerry is hoping to visit Pakistan soon, once the new government of incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif is in place, a US official said on Monday. The two men already spoke on the phone on Sunday, when the top US diplomat called Mr Sharif “to congratulate him on his strong showing in Saturday’s elections,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters.—AFP
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