Islamabad May 17 IRNA -- The following headlines appeared in major Pakistani newspapers on Saturday: ** THE NEWS -Governor sets the scene for PPP rule in Punjab
-US admits missile strike on Bajaur
-Governor's appointment leaves a bad taste in Nawaz Sharif's mouth -PM, Zardari get wise to security steps
-Judges' return likely before budget, says Naek
-15 to 20 pc raise in salaries, pensions likely

** DAWN
- Protest against missile attack on Damadola
- Mukhtar defends talks with Taliban
- Troops vacate Mehsud area's key positions
- Quick reinstatement of judges good for everyone: Naek
- Bush presses Saudis to hike oil output
- US warns China over arms links in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan
** DAILY TIMES
- Talks with Taliban in national interest, says Mukhtar
- No compromise on national security
- Six security men, 23 militants freed in third prisoner swap - Govt committed to maintaining minimum credible deterrence - Democratic process in Pubjab will continue: Salman Taseer - Pak defies US on halting Afghan raids
- Pakistan elected to C'wealth Executive Committee
- Pak, India nearing solution on Sir Creek
- Pak protests Bajaur missile strike with NATO
- Russia claims capture of Georgian spy

**THE NATION
- Gilani, Bush to meet in Egypt
- Taseer takes oath amid "N" boycott
- India deploys 5,000 more troops on LoC
- US fired missiles in Bajaur: Army
- JI protests against US missile attack
- Govt to restore 1973 Constitution: Gilani
- Bush seeks more Saudi oil
- Rally against Zionist regime in Karachi
- 33 saved days after China earthquake