61.   Defense officials said Pakistan detonated the two devices, but there was no immediate official comment from Pakistani political leaders.

62.   Despite earlier speculation that Musharraf might seek Chinese backing in the dispute, Sun said only that the Pakistani leader briefed his Chinese counterpart on the situation.

63.   Earlier a government official had said Vajpayee would call Musharraf, but Bashir said the Pakistani leader wanted to convey his condolences.

64.   He then snubbed Musharraf by walking past the waiting Pakistani leader after the inaugural speeches of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit.

65.   Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has also accused Musharraf of sponsoring terrorism, which the Pakistani leader denies.

66.   ISLAMABAD -- HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn yesterday met Pakistani leaders as he began a four-day visit aimed at promoting political and cultural ties, officials said.

67.   Kharrazi arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday after meeting with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad.

68.   Khan said Pakistani leaders will stress in their meetings with Powell that the Kashmir issue needs to be addressed meaningfully.

69.   Meanwhile, a delegation of Pakistani leaders who on Monday had at U.S. behest presented the case for surrendering bin Laden to Taliban leaders returned to Pakistan.

70.   Musharraf in a speech on Saturday to Pakistani religious leaders urged tolerance.