ISLAMABAD, December 4: Two days after President Farooq Ahmad Leghari's resignation, hectic parleys have begun between ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML) and its allies to elect a new incumbent. Senate chairman Wasim Sajjad is currently the acting President, but according to the constitution, a new president should be elected within 30 days after the post falls vacant.Haryana firingCHANDIGARH: At least three people were injured today when police opened fire to disperse a mob of farmers who had blocked the Bhiwani-Jind road to protest against the arrest of Bhartiya Kisan Union general secretary Nafe Singh in an alleged sabotage case. Singh was arrested on December 2.Coimbatore tenseCOIMBATORE: Tension prevailed in Udumalpet town, about 50 km from here, following the death of three women in a powerful bomb explosion last night. However, the situation is peaceful now. A bomb planted on a cycle exploded near a lodging complex in the busy bus stand area at Udumalpet last night.Ayodhya alertAYODHYA: Prohibitory orders have been promulgated in Faizabad district till December 20 to maintain peace during the VHP's scheduled programmes from tomorrow to mark the 5th anniversary of the demolition of the disputed structure here. Gold loses glitterMUMBAI: The yellow metal is losing its glitter again. Gold prices dropped below the Rs 4,000 mark - the lowest in five years - in the bullion market here on Thursday. Gold prices have been under tremendous pressure due to heavy sell off by stockists expecting higher arrivals.
