GOVT. TO APPROVE FACILITIES FOR PM AND OTHER SENIOR OFFICIALS Kathmandu, 18 July: The cabinet Tuesday government confirmed life-long residence, secretariat vehicle, and security facilities for former prime ministers, presidents, vice-presidents, retired chief justices and other “VIPs”. An ordinance for the facilities will be presented to the president for approval. Nnnn GOVT. TO BACKCANDIDACY OF MAJ.GEN. PAWAN BAHADUR PANDEY Kathmandu, 18 July: The cabinet Tuesday decided to back the candidacy of Maj. Gen. Pawan Bahadur Pandey for UN Peace Mission Force Commander. Nepal has been lobbying for appointments to senior Positions in the UN Peace keeping mission. Nnnn ________________________________________