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At least 30 killed in DR Congo ethnic violence

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KINSHASA (AFP) - At least 30 men, women and children were killed in inter-ethnic violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo overnight, most of them slaughtered as they slept in a church, local sources said Saturday.The killing took place in Mutarule, about 50 kilometres (30 miles) south of Bukavu, a local official told AFP by telephone from the capital of Sud-Kivu province.The sources said the victims were ethnic Bafuliru, and most of them were killed while sleeping in a Protestant church after taking part in a parish meeting.The victims were either shot or stabbed to death.In all, eight men, 14 women, 10 children and a soldier were killed, said one local councillor, reporting 33 deaths. He added that 28 more people were wounded.The UN mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) late Saturday issued a statement saying that fierce fighting had taken place the night before between the Bafuliru on one side and the ethnic Barundi and Banyamulenge on the other.This violence is unacceptable and must end immediately, said Martin Kobler, head of MONUSCO.The Barundi and Banyamulenge are Tutsis originally from Burundi who have been living in Sud-Kivu for generations.There has been a conflict for a dozen years between the Bafuliru and the Barundi over property and custom issues. South Kivu's Interior Minister Jean-Julien Miruho told AFP that the attack was likely in revenge for cattle raids in the region.It is a problem of (stolen) cattle, and one side went to seek revenge, he said.Local sources also confirmed that there had been a problem of stolen cattle in the region.UN peacekeepers have been sent to Mutarule to evacuate the wounded and help the local authorities and the Congolese army restore calm to the area.

Tennis: Maria Sharapova wins French Open

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PARIS (AFP) - Maria Sharapova won her second French Open title in three years at Roland Garros on Saturday, defeating Romania's Simona Halep 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4 in a gripping final, the first to go the full distance in Paris in 13 years and the second longest on record.It was the 27-year-old Russian's fifth Grand Slam title, bringing her level with Martina Hingis on the all-time list and it came 10 years after she won her first major at Wimbledon 2004.Sharapova, who completed a career sweep of all four Grand Slam titles in Paris in 2012 before losing to Serena Williams last year, also moved to number two on the all-time prize money earnings, with only the American ahead of her.But it took all her legendary grit and resolve to recover from the agonising loss of the second set on a tie-break after she had stood just two points away from the title at 5/3. It's the toughest Grand Slam final I have ever played, said Sharapova.I can't believe that at 27 I have won the French Open more times than any other Grand Slam.The consolation for Halep, whose meteoric rise to the top bracket in women's tennis over the last 18 months has projected her as a potential champion, was that she will climb to a career-high third in the world rankings.I wish to have many more (Grand Slam finals), but this will be special for me all my life. I had two incredible weeks here and I played my best tennis, she saidThe two finalists reached the championship match in starkly contrasting styles.Fourth-seeded Halep did not drop a single set in her six matches, while seventh-seed Sharapova needed to battle back from first set losses in her three previous outings.But experience was massively on the Russian's side. This was her ninth Grand Slam final dating back 10 years, while Halep was playing in her first at the age of 22.Sharapova also towered over her opponent at 1.88 metres (6 feet 2 inches) compared to Halep's 1.68 metres (5 feet six inches).It was yet another shaky start from Sharapova as the final got underway on a sun-splashed and sultry centre court.She dropped serve in the first game and was soon 2-0 down, but the Russian promptly found her range and she was back level after a thrilling fourth game that saw several deuces and some big hitting from both ends.In what was developing into a final of the highest quality, the first five games all went to deuce, but it was Sharapova who gradually gained the ascendancy.She broke Halep's serve again, this time to 15, to lead 4-2, but three games later her suspect serve once more let her down and the Romanian broke back.Halep though was unable to level the score as she dropped serve for the third time, handing Sharapova the set in 57 minutes. Sharapova opened the second set with a confident love game on serve and then came out on top in another lengthy deuce tussle to move 2-0 ahead.The biggest earner in women's sport and global superstar was in the driving seat, but her level unaccountably dipped as Halep broke back to level at 2-2.Two double faults to start the next game had Sharapova looking anxious, but she compensated with some hefty hitting off both flanks to regain the lead.Three games later the Russian squandered two break points to serve for the match and she played a sloppy service game to follow allowing Halep to break from 15-40 down.Halep was twice unable to serve out for the set, but she stunned Sharapova in the ensuing tie-break, winning four points in a row from 5-3 down to level the set scores.The final was into the third set for the first time since 2001 when Jennifer Capriati defeated Kim Clijsters 12-10 in the decider and it was Sharapova who found a new gear just when she needed it.The Russian broke clear to lead 4-2, before Halep once again reeled her in to level at 4-4.But the 16th break of serve in the next game finally saw Sharapova on the way to stagger past the winning post after three hours and two minutes of enthralling tennis.

Tennis: French pair take doubles after 30-year wait

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PARIS (AFP) - Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin on Saturday became the first home pair in 30 years to win the French Open men's doubles at Roland Garros.The 11th seeds defeated Spain's 12th-seeded Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez 6-3, 7-6 (7/1).Yannick Noah and Henri Leconte were the last French pair to win their home title in 1984.When I was 10, 11, we went to the federation for some practice with all the other kids, and we slept here, said Benneteau.Some nights I would sit on the Chatrier alone and dream about just playing on this court.Now I have one of the best feelings.

Football: Villa's brace lifts Spain over El Salvador

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - David Villa scored twice as Spain defeated El Salvador 2-0 on Saturday in their final World Cup warm-up match before they launch the defence of their title in Brazil.The Atletico Madrid striker netted a header in the 60th minute and added the clincher in the 87th minute, producing his 57th and 58th career goals for the Spanish national side.The Spaniards kick-off their World Cup Group B campaign against the Netherlands on Friday in a rematch of the stormy 2010 final they won in South Africa. Spain's other first round opponents are Chile and Australia.Villa opened the scoring after a pass to Sergio Ramos pulled Salvadoran goalkeeper Derby Carrillo to his left and away from the posts.Ramos headed the ball back into the heart of the penalty area and Villa nodded it into the unguarded goal.Villa, who is set to play in Australia later this year before joining a new Major League soccer team in New York next year, made sure of the win three minutes from time.Spanish striker Diego Costa, who lasted only nine minutes for Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final against Real Madrid due to a right hamstring problem, started and played until the 74th minute with no signs of trouble.Spain dominated play early on but had nothing to show for it.A foul by Carrillo set up a fourth-minute penalty for Cesc Fabregas, but the Barcelona striker curled the ball over the crossbar.Spain time and again pressed the attack early against the Salvadorans, owning the ball more than 80 percent of the first half but unable to score, while the Central American side struggled to even gain possession across the midfield line.Real Madrid defender Ramos curled a free kick just over the crossbar in the 38th minute.Spanish goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas rescued Spain in the 49th by grabbing a loose ball in the heart of the penalty area after an errant Spanish backline pass.Seconds later on a counterattack, Silva charged to the backline but his center was deflected out by defender Alexander Mendoza.Villa slammed a shot off Carrillo's chest in the 53rd minute and had a dangerous ball deflected over the top in the 58th minute, setting the stage for his opening goal.Carrillo batted aside a header attempt from point blank range by Costa in the 67th minute while Spanish substitute Sergio Busquets slammed a shot off the crossbar in the 80th.

Football: Ronaldo returns to boost Portugal hopes

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FLORHAM PARK (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo handed Portugal a huge boost on Saturday as he returned to training after leg injuries that had threatened to wreck his World Cup.The star forward has been struggling for weeks with thigh and knee injuries that forced him out of Portugal's last two warm-up matches and raised fears he might miss the start of the Brazil tournament.Portugal kick off their World Cup campaign against Germany on June 16 in Group G, which also features the USA and Ghana.The 29-year-old Ronaldo took part in training with the rest of the Portugal squad in New Jersey, in the United States, and could be in line for a return to competitive action on Tuesday in a friendly with Ireland.Training was a tepid affair, with Ronaldo and his teammates doing stretching and passing drills for the media.The Portuguese have toiled in the Real Madrid ace's absence, drawing 0-0 with Brazil-bound Greece last weekend and laboring against fellow World Cup qualifiers Mexico Friday before grabbing a 1-0 victory in injury time.Experienced midfielder Raul Meireles also trained with the full squad on Saturday, while key defender Pepe, who missed his club Real Madrid's Champions League victory because of injury, stepped up his return but remains on a separate rehabilitation program.Coach Paulo Bento has not hidden his frustration at the constant speculation over the availability of Ronaldo, who has scored 49 goals in 110 matches for Portugal.Ronaldo is not the only good player we have, he snapped on Thursday.But on the evidence of Friday's barely deserved victory -- thanks to a powerful header from stand-in skipper Bruno Alves -- Portugal will need Ronaldo at his brilliant best if they are to make an impact in Brazil.

Golf: Feng seizes two-stroke LPGA lead

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WATERLOO (AFP) - China's Feng Shanshan had an eagle and three birdies in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to seize a two-stroke lead in the LPGA Manulife Financial Classic.Feng had a 15-under par total of 198, two strokes in front of South Korean Park In-Bee and American Michelle Wie.Park, who had held the world number one ranking for 59 straight weeks before she was dislodged by Stacy Lewis on Monday, continued her climb up the leaderboard with six birdies and no bogeys in a 65.Wie joined her on 200 with a three-under 68 that featured six birdies and three bogeys on the Grey Silo Golf Course.Feng is seeking her fourth LPGA Tour victory and her first since the season-ending CME Group Titleholders last year.Park is after her first win of the season.American Cristie Kerr was alone in fourth after a 65 for 201, while New Zealand teen Lydia Ko had seven birdies in a flawless seven-under 65 for 202, level with Sweden's Anna Nordqvist, who posted a 69.Defending champion Park Hee-Young of South Korea, who shared the overnight lead with Feng, was undone by three late bogeys, posting a one-over 72 that left her in a group of four players on 203.

Formula One: Rosberg takes pole ahead of Hamilton

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MONTREAL (AFP) - Nico Rosberg continued to enjoy his ascendancy over Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton on Saturday when he snatched pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.Championship leader Rosberg produced a near-flawless lap of controlled speed around the barrier-lined Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to outpace his nearest championship rival by just 0.079 seconds in the final seconds of a dramatic qualifying session.Two weeks after his controversial pole success at the Monaco Grand Prix, the German erased all doubts about his raw speed and talent as he drove with precision and pace to secure his first pole in Canada, his second pole in succession and the seventh of his career.It was his third pole performance this year and came at a track where Hamilton has always shone and previously claimed three poles. It was also the Mercedes team's fourth front row lockout this year.I know it's a track where Lewis is really strong, said Rosberg. I'm very happy it worked out. It has been a fantastic day and through the weekend we have been progressing all the time and I'm in the best position for tomorrow so I am very happy.Asked how he achieved his success against Hamilton on one of the Briton's favourite tracks, he added: It's just working at it all the time, looking at the data, working with engineers and trying to understand areas where I can do better. It's just a process and I'm glad it's worked out.Hamilton said: Nico did a fantastic job so congratulations to him. It was not a particularly bad lap, it just wasn't the greatest qualifying - sometimes you have a good qualifying, sometimes you have bad one.But it's a great to get a one-two for the team and a fantastic performance. Let's hope we can make history tomorrow.Defending four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel bounced back from an inconsistent weekend to grab third place in his Red Bull car ahead of Valtteri Bottas and his Williams team-mate Felipe Massa.Daniel Ricciardo was sixth in the second Red Bull ahead of two-time champion Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, Jean-Eric Vergne of Toro Rosso, Jenson Button of McLaren and Kimi Raikkonen in the second Ferrari.On a much warmer afternoon than Friday, the session began with plenty of early action for the 21 cars involved, Esteban Gutierrez of Sauber having been forced to sit it out after damaging his chassis in a heavy accident in final free practice.Pastor Maldonado continued his ill luck when he went off and parked his Lotus at Turn Three and he was soon followed by Swedish rookie Marcus Ericsson who hit the barriers on the exit of turn eight, damaging the left rear quarter of his car.Hamilton topped the opening stint which saw Maldonado, Marussia duo Max Chilton and Jules eliminated along with the Caterham pair of Kamui Kobayashi and Ericsson.Massa then set the pace in Q2 with Bottas close behind but in a final flurry Rosberg took over at the top before Hamilton snatched it from him by two-tenths in the final seconds as Mercedes improved significantly.The late drama saw Vettel grab a place in the top-ten shootout, but pushed Nico Hulkenberg and his Force India team-mate Sergio Perez out in 11th and 13th places with rookie Kevin Magnussen 12th between them.This set up a dramatic duel between the two Mercedes men after Bottas had laid down a marker lap to suggest Williams had the pace to beat Red Bull.On their first runs, Rosberg was quickest by a fraction and, with a lap in 1:14.946, the first man to break through the 1:15 barrier. This ensured a big effort in response from Hamilton in the final action of the hour.

Rallying: Ogier storms into lead in Italy

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CAGLIARI (AFP) - Defending champion Sebastien Ogier led the Rally of Italy on Saturday by one minute and 40 seconds over Norwegian Mads Ostberg going into the final day.Frenchman Ogier, the reigning world champion, won three of the day's four stages to propel himself to the top of the timesheet ahead of Sunday's four concluding specials.Overnight leader Jari-Matti Latvala, Ogier's Volkswagen Polo teammate, dropped to third overall after the Finn suffered a puncture on Saturday's final stage, costing him almost two minutes.It was my mistake, Latvala, now 2min 1sec adrift, admitted afterwards.The rear of the car jumped out of the ruts and we damaged the wheel on a rock. I had to stop and change it, he told the sport's official website, wrc.com.Ogier leads the drivers' standings with 112 points through five races, having already secured victories in Monaco, Mexico and Portugal this term.

Rain washes out third day of Sri Lanka tour match

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NORTHAMPTON (AFP) - Rain washed out the third day's play in the tour match between Northamptonshire and Sri Lanka at Northampton on Saturday.Heavy early morning rain meant the match could not resume as scheduled at 11:00am local time (1000GMT) and, with puddles on the outfield, the umpires abandoned play for the day at 12:10pm (1110GMT).Play will re-start 30 minutes earlier than scheduled on Sunday at 10:30am (0930GMT), weather permitting.Northamptonshire were 146 for five in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings 558 for eight declared, a deficit of 412, at stumps on the second day.Rob Keogh was 26 not out and Matthew Spriegel 11 not out, with Northamptonshire requiring a further 263 runs to avoid the follow-on. Dhammika Prasad had been Sri Lanka's most successful bowler thus far with two wickets for 29 runs in five overs. This is Sri Lanka's final match before next week's first Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.

Pakistan can only walk the road of progress under leadership of Imran Khan: Javed Hashmi

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SIALKOT (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) president Javed Hashmi said on Saturday while addressing the rally that people of Pakistan can only walk the road to progress under the leadership of PTI chief Imran Khan, Dunya News reported.He paid tribute to the participants saying he had never seen such an enthusiastic participation before.“People of Sialkot you have created history, I haven’t seen such a crowed before. Congratulations people of Sialkot you have spread the message of justice across the country,” he said.“I decided to stand by Imran Khan, this was the decision in light of 50-year experience. We’ll fight the battle of Pakistan’s youth for the sake of country’s betterment.”He said that the struggle is not just about four constituencies, adding that a grave joke has been done to the future of the country by rigging the 2013 election.“We’ll fight for people’s right to vote and for the true democracy and we’ll be successful,” he added.

Rallies to continue if justice not served: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

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SIALKOT (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi said while addressing PTI rally here on Saturday that they have come to the court of people for justice, adding the protests will continue if justice not served, Dunya News reported.Conveying his dismay, Qureshi said that the government has forgotten the message of country’s founding fathers Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal.“This is the city of Iqbal and Faiz but I don’t see thoughts of Iqbal or Faiz today,” he said.“We go to Aiwan-e-Iqbal with pride but we don’t follow Iqbal’s teachings.”The stadium is Jinnah stadium and the city is of Iqbal, do you see today’s Pakistan as that of Jinnah and Iqbal? He asked.He said that Pakistan of today is stuck in poverty, illiteracy and injustice.Qureshi said that PTI convoy has come to announce that they will revive Jinnah’s and Iqbal’s thoughts and that the fruits of the revival will be reaped by the future generations.He said that 200 billion dollars of Pakistan rulers is in Switzerland, alleging that amount is embezzled and looted from poor of Pakistan.“I want to ask Sialkot whether that 200 billion dollars can be brought back to Pakistan by Zardari? Can Zardari bring that money back? Has Nawaz Sharif government done anything to bring the money back?” he asked.“Is there anyone among you that can bring that looted amount back? Is that among you? Then come join us, we have to make a decision today. We have to make a decision of future of Pakistan.”He said that PTI’s convoy will rid Pakistanis from system of injustice the way Muslims fought for independent Pakistan.“People are held as slaves, we are here to change that, will you change it?” he asked the crowed.“People of Pakistan have adopted the way of PTI whether rulers change or not. How can the independence be achieved? Do we need free and independent election commission or not? Do we need free and fair elections or not?” He asked.“My friends you have to take a decision, the poor in Pakistan have only one power that is of vote and paper. They won’t give you rights but will they also snatch your right to vote? Did they snatch it or not on May 11?”

Imran Khan wants to create mischief in the country: Ahsan Iqbal

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal alleged on Saturday while reacting on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally that PTI chief Imran Khan wants to create mischief in the country, adding that the decisions for country’s future are not taken in rallies, Dunya News reported.He said that Imran Khan should focus on changing the condition of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adding that Imran Khan are misguiding and trapping people in Punjab.He said that the politics of Imran Khan is beyond comprehension. He said that this time is not of rallies but of solving problems like load shedding. He said that people should not listen to Imran Khan because the government is working on many initiatives of development.Responding to Sheikh Rasheed’s allegations, Iqbal said that the agreements of Neelam and Jehlum projects were carried out by the previous government.Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said that those who blame elections are ruling Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province through the same process. He urged PTI leadership to solve problems of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa instead of making aggressive speeches.Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that Imran Khan doesn’t want the country to progress.

Where should we go for justice if not on streets? Imran Khan

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SIALKOT (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan asked while addressing PTI rally here on Saturday that from whom PTI should seek justice if the judiciary can’t provide it, Dunya News reported.“I want to talk to honourable judges, you have to face God one day and the scale of justice that God expects from judges is your responsibility and the other responsibility is what people had put on you when they took to streets for judiciary’s independence,” he said.“People faced jails and harassments; I also spent 8 days in jail. People are looking at you. The biggest fraud in the history of the country was May 11’s election.”PTI chief asked the judiciary what side they are on.“We all had high hopes from you. I ask with all due respect to all judges whether you will provide the justice to people of Pakistan. Will you stand by oppressors who stole people’s mandate or with those people who want real democracy? We haven’t gotten justice yet,” he said.“In a constituency NA 118, tribunal decided that recounting will take place, a judge Justice (retd) Munir Mughal recounted votes in 15 days and revealed 90,000 votes were bogus. What we read in newspaper is that NADRA chairman was changing ballots after turning off CCTV camera.”Quoting Hamid Zaman’s case, he said that PTI leader spent 57 lakh rupees to gain justice and he has been wandering around for a year now.“Tell me Hon Justice where should people like us and Hamid Zaman would go if we don’t get justice?” he asked.“Court gave verdict on Jehangir Tareen’s plea after 1 year, saying that votes will be recounted and Jehangir Tareen had to spend 2 crore rupees to get there. Can a middle class person get justice by spending that much of money?”He said that Nawaz Sharif’s constituency in Sargodha had 1500 votes in one of its polling stations whereas the recount revealed that some 8000 votes, adding that the ECP termed this as typing error.“I ask Pakistan how many such typing errors were committed?” he asked.Continuing to lament at Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz, he said that PMLN got some 68 lakh votes in 2008 elections when there as a strong anti-Musharraf sentiment and PTI had boycotted.“I ask you all how did their party get 1 crore 45 lakh votes in 2013 elections?” he asked.“I ask my Pakistanis whether their lives saw any improvements during PMLN’s previous tenure that they got that kind of response the second time, was this also a typing error?”Calling for action from the participants, PTI chief said:“If we don’t get justice now, forget justice, forget democracy. These people will join hands and do corruption together. These people will form their own NAB and own election commission and own caretaker government.”“Let’s resolve to take to streets, go to court and do whatever we can but we won’t let such election take place again,” he added.Talking about federal budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015, he said that this budget is business-centric, claiming that it benefits only rich.“You should all know by now that this year’s budget is only for rich people. It’s for those who earn billion of rupees and evade tax. This budget is not for labourers and farmers and poor households,” he said.“This budget is for no one other than a small segment of society. Until you all struggle for it, there will be no real democracy in the country. Those who gain from the budget are those who embezzled the money and sent it abroad. Who will bring this money back?”Addressing the young participants, he said:“Dear youth tell me will we accept this? Will we accept this system of oppression?”Just before concluding his address, he slammed Jang/Geo owner Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman saying that he separates ‘honest journalists’ from Mir Shakil.Imran Khan termed Mir Shakil as ‘pharaoh in Dubai’ and alleged that Shakil blackmails everyone for the same of money making.“This is the same Mir Shakil who blackmailed DG ISI. When I objected it, he blackmailed me, he published ads about me worth billion rupees. Thank you Mir Shakil for giving me free publicity,” he said.“Mir Shakil you should seek forgiveness from people of Pakistan. What you’re doing to the people of Pakistan for the sake of money, you should seek forgiveness.”Khan concluded his address with an announcement of next rally due on June 22 in Bahawalpur.

Sh Rasheed urges Imran Khan to unite opposition to oust govt

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SIALKOT (Dunya News) – Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed lashed out at the government on Saturday while addressing at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Sialkot, saying that the government is not serious to alleviate poverty. He urged PTI chief Imran Khan to unite the opposition under PTI’s banner to get rid of the government, Dunya News reported.He urged Khan to get rid of the corrupt government and send the government officials straight to jail. Sheikh Rasheed said that there will be a sacrifice before the Eid of sacrifice (Eid-ul-Adha).“Donate the skins to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital after making the sacrifices,” he added.He slammed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for not meeting Kashmir leadership in his trip to New Delhi last month.“Nawaz Sharif met Shabana Azmi, Heema Malini but not Kashmiri leaders in India, he didn’t even utter the work K during meeting with incumbent Prime Minister Modi fearing it will hint Kashmir,” he alleged.He termed Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar ‘Munshi’ (cashier) and ‘money launderer’ saying that Dar presented the budget that has nothing for the poor.He claimed that Rs 400 billion revolving credit was not shown in the budget.He continued to level allegations against the PMLN government, criticizing Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, AML chief claimed that Asif sold 25 billion dollar worth contracts in Neelam and Jehlum without proper paperwork.“I am accusing you in your city,” he added while addressing Defence Minister.He further claimed that Karachi styled extortion has reached Islamabad.“I make this speech everyday, 365 days of the year. I am only with Imran Khan because this is the country where army is targeted, DG ISI is presented as killer, the country where judges are being bought, the country where nepotism prevails,” he said.“I have requested Imran Khan as well but the decision will be taken by his core committee, but I personally believe that the poor are dying. Imran Khan you are a hope, don’t break people’s hope, these people are out on the streets and are not ready to go back.”He urged Imran Khan to unite the opposition under PTI banner and prepare movement against the government to send ‘these people to jail.’ “There will be sacrifice before Eid of sacrifice, adding that the skins be donated to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital,” he added.

Sialkot: Imran Khan reaches rally venue

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SIALKOT (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan arrived in Sialkot rally venue Jinnah Stadium minutes ago. Accompanying him are other prominent leaders including Abrar-ul-Haq, Jehangir Tareen, Sheikh Rasheed, Javed Hashmi and Shah Mehmood Qureshi Dunya News reported.A large number of participants including women filled the venue.Imran Khan was welcomed with rose petals and balloons.In this connection arrangement has been made in the city. Police have also made fool proof security arrangement for the rally.More than 35,000 chairs have been set up at Sialkot Stadium. The ground has also been decorated with flexes and large posters emblazoned with Khan’s pictures.
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