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10. PAKISTAN
THE LATEST POLITICAL CHANGE (THE DISMISSAL OF THE PRIME MINISTER) WAS EXAMINED. THE GROUP EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT PRESIDENT ZHIA'S INTENTION TO ESTABLISH AN ISLAMIC STATE. DOUBT WAS ALSO EXPRESSED ABOUT HIS INTENTION TO HOLD FREE
ELECTIONS IN THE COMING MONTHS.
11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
IN
ONE PARTNER RAISED THE QUESTION OF EAST TIMOR. PARTICULAR HE EXPRESSED THE VIEW THAT PRESS REPORTS ON INDONESIAN INTENTION TO LIFT RESTRICTIONS FOR CONTACTS WITH
EAST TIMOR HAVE TO BE CONFIRMED.
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65
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MR RATFORD
MR KERR
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