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Islamabad, Sep 14: The United States wants free and fair elections in Pakistan, and a peaceful transfer of power to strengthen democracy in the country, US Deputy Secretary of State, John D Negroponte, has said.

Negroponte briefed Musharraf about progress in the Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue, Geo TV quoted sources in the presidential camp, as saying.

Musharraf told Negroponte that Pakistan’s commitment to the war on terrorism was beyond doubt, as the fight was in the country’s interest.

London, Sept 14 (ANI): If Star Trek bosses get their way, then Russell Crowe will soon be announcing that he has joined the cast of the new movie.

And this time fans will get to see a very different side of Crowe, for bosses want him to play not the dashing hero, but a baddie.

A source revealed that Star Trek bosses believe that the Oscar winner is perfect for the part, and are trying to woo him over.

Islamabad, Sep 14: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Qaumi) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that Sehba Musharraf would be a covering candidate for her husband President Pervez Musharraf in the presidential election.

Chaudhry Shujaat said that the PML-Q was ready to consult other parties to remove their reservations on the presidential poll.

The Daily Times quoted Shujaat as saying that he had no objections to the return of Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, to Pakistan.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that there is a great need to pay more attention to the education of minorities and underclass pupils.

Washington, Sept 14: Non-stick chewing gum is all set to be a reality soon, for a company has completed developing new Clean Gum that can be easily removed from shoes, clothes, pavements and hair.

Revolymer, a spin out company from the University of Bristol, has completed initial street trials on pavements in local high streets as a part of a collaborative agreement with local councils.