51.   This way, the government could complete the review and issue licences to applicants meeting the criteria before September, as scheduled.

52.   Former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto said she wants the new government to complete its five-year term so the country can achieve political and economic stability.

53.   Also on Friday, the pro-Russian Chechen government completed the destruction of the presidential palace in the Chechen capital Grozny, Interfax said.

54.   Bhutto Tuesday dismissed opposition demand for snap polls, saying her government would complete its tenure.

55.   Despite a spate of rumours and claims by her opponents of an imminent change, Bhutto remains confident her government will complete its five-year term.

56.   Dini was obliged to resign in January after his government completed its limited mandate.

57.   Italian prime minister Lamberto Dini Tuesday repeated his pledge to resign as soon as his government has completed its programme of reforms.

58.   Talking to reporters after lengthy talks with Leghari, Sharif said he was confident his government would complete its five-year term.

59.   The Abu Dhabi government has almost completed procedures for the creation of the bank, which will be partially owned by the private sector.

60.   The government has completed a feasibility study for a major power project in the southern town of Salalah and will soon invite tenders, they said.