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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (43535)	1/10/2003 4:42:43 AM
From: IQBAL LATIF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50167

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, is likely to be recalled due to charges of domestic violence against him that were reported in the US media on Wednesday. A decision in this regard is expected soon, Dawn learnt through well-placed government sources on Thursday. "Even if it was largely a weak case, Pakistan government will not let an individual, no matter how competent, hamper Pakistan's presence at the United Nations," said a senior government official, adding: "This is likely to be, even if tragic, an open-and-shut case." Talking to officials at the ministry of foreign affairs and other relevant government agencies it transpired that Islamabad does not want to allow a simple, unfortunate case acquire a propaganda proportion in an already difficult, if not hostile, diplomatic milieu. "Anything potentially embarrassing for the government will be nipped in the bud," was the view of a former diplomat. While most of the senior officials contacted by Dawn on Thursday remained tightlipped on the fate of Pakistan's UN representative, they reckoned the gravity of the matter. Maintaining that there was a strong possibility of Munir Akram being recalled from his present post, one official said: "It is not just a question of right or wrong, but there is also a very strong operational aspect to the whole incident." "He (Munir Akram) is a fighter and media intrusion will not affect him one bit," argued one officer at the foreign office who has worked with Akram for almost a decade. "Given Munir Akram's tremendous contribution to the country one hopes that he will be allowed to continue in his present position as an effective representative of Pakistan at the United Nations," he added. When asked if Pakistan had responded to the US State Department's request for waiver of diplomatic immunity of Pakistan's envoy, a senior official said it was a very serious matter, indicating that Islamabad would not allow that.

To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (43535)	1/23/2003 6:04:58 PM
From: IQBAL LATIF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50167

On markets my forecast remains pinned to this pervious post.. Message #43535 from IQBAL LATIF at Jan 10, 2003 3:30 AM My response to post(43531) and my take on markets.. Byron Wein and Abby both believe in this model, ''if 928 is taken out twice and we hold above that level for few days'' I see a retest of around 1092 area by march, the range would be 850 to 1192, reason leading to Iraq may be we see some pressure however soon after that when actual forces move in we may see a great rally. I have no doubts that long term money and SP earning yields are definitely co-related. If you check out historically we have never seen as positive SP yield ahead of the TB’s that may give some cause of happiness or ensuing rally that is building up..