Saudi newspapers commented editorially today on a number of local, Arab and international topics highlighting the decision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah ibn Abdul-Aziz to confine the authority of issuing fatwas to members of the commission of senior Ulema (Muslim scholars). The following are the major headlines in the newspapers: - King Abdullah and Crown Prince congratulate President Zardari on Pakistan's Independence Day - Chairman of the Allegiance-Pledge Commission lauds the decision of King Abdullah to authorize issuing of fatwas to members of council of senior Ulema - Ulema and senior officials laud the King's decision pertaining to issuance of fatwas - About One million perform Juma prayers at Haram - Saudi embassy in Jakarta distributes 240 tons of dates - Iran to establish a new nuclear power station next week - Floods have displaced 12 million in Pakistan, says Pakistani charge D'affaires in the Kingdom - CIA has evidences that Israel conducted nuclear tests, says British professor - Israel tries to become a great power in space domain - An attempt to explode public security building in Ankara Aborted --More
