Interim government next month: Durrani LAHORE, Oct 16 (AFP):


A caretaker government will be installed next month in a major commitment to holding general elections in early 2008, the information minister announced on Tuesday. The national parliament will be dissolved on November 15 and an interim government formed by President Pervez Musharraf in the run-up to the polls, scheduled for early January, said Mohammad Ali Durrani. “The interim government will be formed after consultation with opposition parties.” he said. The provincial assemblies would also be dissolved and caretaker chief ministers appointed, Durrani said


Curfew lifted in Miram Shah after fighting eases MIRAM SHAH, Oct 16 (Reuters):


The army on Tuesday lifted a curfew imposed in the area, a week after about 250 people were killed in fighting with militant tribesmen, tribal elders and officials said. Tribal leaders said the situation was returning to normal after talks between a council of elders and the militants. “There is now peace in the area,” said Maulana Faizullah, a tribal leader who was involved in the negotiations.


Former NWFP chief minister passes away PESHAWAR, Oct 16:

Former Chief Minister of Frontier Arbab Mohammad Jahangir passed away here Tuesday morning. He was admitted in Rehman Institute due to heart trouble where he passed away. His funeral prayers would be offered at 50 pm in Tahqal area here

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