1.   But the lines of communication remain open, thanks to a small group of scholars, ex-generals and retired bureaucrats.

2.   He has been a frequent visitor to India as a member of a private group of academics and retired bureaucrats who meet periodically as an informal think tank.

3.   Khalid was sworn in Tuesday afternoon, along with nine Cabinet ministers, most of them either retired bureaucrats or politicians.

4.   Khalid was sworn in Tuesday afternoon, along with nine Cabinet ministers, most of them retired bureaucrats or politicians.

5.   Khalid was sworn in Tuesday, along with nine Cabinet ministers, most of them retired bureaucrats or politicians.

6.   Leghari also administered the oath of office to nine Cabinet ministers, most of them either retired bureaucrats or politicians.

7.   That allows some companies to fight deregulation by making it clear they will refuse to hire retired bureaucrats who promoted it, Mondale said.

8.   The plan is also aimed at curbing the number of retired bureaucrats who are appointed to key posts in the public corporations, the officials said.