Tuesday 7 October 2014

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Australia beat Pakistan by 93 runs

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SHARJAH (Dunya News/AP) – Australia beat Pakistan by 93 runs in the first one-day international at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.All of Pakistani batsmen returned to pavilion after making a total of 162 score in 36.3 overs. Umar Akmal was ousted on 46 while Sarfraz Ahmed on 34.With a seemingly careful batting inning, Australia had set 256 run target.The inning ended with Australia scoring 255 runs with the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs.Smith’s glorious 101 score took Aussies towards setting the target.Smith, who didn’t even score a half century in his previous 38 ODIs, made a resolute 101 off 118 balls with six fours and two sixes after captain George Bailey won the toss and elected to bat first.The all-rounder was involved in an 86-run second-wicket stand with David Warner (43) before holing out in the deep in the 45th over.Shahid Afridi finally ended his six-match wicketless run in ODIs and bagged 3-46 to make up somewhat for the loss of suspended Saeed Ajmal and injured Mohammad Hafeez.Mitchell Johnson (21) lifted the total by hitting three successive boundaries in Wahab Riaz s last over of the innings.

Pakistan acting patiently over Indian firing: Sartaj Aziz

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Advisor to Prime Minister on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday said that Pakistan is acting with patience over civilian casualties as a result of India’s unprovoked firing in Charwa Sector of Sialkot along the Line of Control (LoC), Dunya News reported.In a statement, Aziz said that Pakistan advanced the hand of friendship towards India but India did not reciprocate with the same fervor.He said four civilians were martyred on the day of Eid as result of firing from the Indian forces.Sartaj Aziz said that India has harmed the peace process between India and Pakistan by suspending the foreign secretary level dialogue with Pakistan.He hoped India will give peace another chance.

Imran Khan should go to US to protest against drone attacks: Pervaiz Rasheed

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Responding to PTI chief Imran Khan’s criticism on government, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rasheed on Tuesday said that Imran Khan should go to the United States of America (USA) to stage sit-in protest against drone attacks, alleging that Khan remained silent over Taliban’s terrorism, Dunya News reported.In a statement, Pervaiz Rasheed said that Imran Khan is that naïve friend who is harming the country.He said that Imran Khan’s bravery disappears in front of terrorists.Federal Minister said that Imran Khan is angry because Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raised Kashmir cause in the United Nations.He said that those who are harming Pakistan’s economy through their politics are also Pakistan’s enemies.Pervaiz Rasheed said that Khan should go to US and stage sit-in protest there.“Why doesn’t Imran Khan protest against those drone attacks that the terrorists do in the form of suicide bombing?” he asked.

Why is PM silent on India's LoC firing? Imran Khan asks

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif why was he silent over India’s unprovoked firing on Pakistani areas adjacent to the Line of Control (LoC), Dunya News reported.Addressing ‘Azadi March’ participants, Khan said that the rulers can’t dare speak the truth, adding that the rulers cannot stand by the public.He said the government has failed in Pakistan’s security and protecting its sovereignty. PTI chief condemned American drone attacks in Pakistani territory, saying that US drone attacks in tribal areas are detrimental to Pakistan armed forces’ action against the militants.Imran Khan termed the drone attacks a violation of the international laws. He said the government has completely failed to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty.He said that the ‘murder of Muslims’ at the hands of Americans in the Islamic month of Zil Hajj is ‘shameless’.He said the whole world see the drone attacks with hatred.

Pakistan can retaliate against India's attacks on LoC, Bilawal warns Modi

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday warned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India’s ongoing aggression on Charwa sector Sialkot near Line of Control (LoC), saying that Pakistan can retaliate unlike Modi’s “victims from Gujrat”, Dunya News reported.In his recent tweet, Bilawal criticized India by comparing Indian attacks to Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories.Another attack on LOC. seems India adopting Israle model vs Pakistan.Modi must realize we can retaliate unlike his victims from Gujarat.— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) October 7, 2014 At least five persons were killed while several others injured as result of Indian firing on Charwa Sector in Sialkot and LoC. Citizens have started relocating from the areas with at least twenty villages deserted as of now.

5 civilians killed as result of Indian aggression on LoC

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SIALKOT (Dunya News) – At least five civilians were killed and several others injured on Tuesday as Indian army violated the ceasefire yet again and opened fire at Charwa sector Sialkot, near the Line of Control (LoC), Dunya News reported.Pakistan has registered its protest to the United Nation’s (UN) military observer group, inviting the observers to visit the affected areas. United States of America also expressed its concerns over the incident.According to the details, citizens of nearby areas have started evacuating at least 20 villages out of the fear.Indian firing did not restrict to the working boundary only. The attack has begun violating the Line of Control (LoC) as well.Reportedly, sophisticated weapons including machine guns were used to target civilian settlements at Kotli, Battal, Goi and Tutta Pani areas of Nakial Sector.Pakistan’s advisor to Prime Minister Sartaj Aziz said that Pakistan is acting with utter patience over the firing from the Indian side.Expressing concerns over the ceasefire violations by India, US said that its policy regarding the Kashmir dispute hasn’t changed. It said that Kashmir dispute can only be resolved through negotiations.

2 drone attacks kill 10, injure 11

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News/AP) – At least ten persons were killed and another eleven injured in two drone attacks in North Waziristan on Tuesday. This is the fourth American drone strike in a span of forty hours, Dunya News reported.The missiles strikes were just hours apart in the North Waziristan tribal region close to the Afghan border bring the number of such strikes to three within 24 hours.The latest strike hit a compound used by militants in Kundser village of Datta Khel area in the afternoon killing four militants, said two intelligence officials. The compound hit in Kundser was located closer to Afghan border then the earlier one, they said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to the media.Earlier in the day, missiles fired from the unmanned drone hit the compound of a suspected Taliban commander in the village of Kund Ghar in Shawal area of the region. Officials said five other militants were wounded in the strike.Drone fired missiles also struck a compound in Mangrothi village in Shawal area, killing four militants late Monday. Shawal, a mountainous area with thick forests is an area where many militants are thought to be hiding, the official said.The military launched a major offensive in June in North Waziristan, a rugged tribal area that has long been home to local and foreign militants, including al-Qaida. Officials said the targeted militants had fled to Shawal from other parts of the region.

No one becomes politician by building a hospital, patience needed: Zardari

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Criticizing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, former president Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that no one can become a politician merely by building a hospital, adding that Imran Khan needs to be patient now that he has entered politics, Dunya News reported.Addressing the organizational office bearers at Bilawal House Lahore, Zardari said that all political parties should seriously try to resolve issues.Former president also took on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif by saying that Sharif has learnt about the challenges after coming into power. He said Imran Khan will also learn a few things.Zardari said he saved Pakistan from becoming Iraq during his presidential tenure.He said Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) does not engage in the politics of misbehaving, adding that those who engaged in such politics had to later offer explanations.Meanwhile, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said while addressing in Naudero that PPP always fought for the rights of the poor. He announced to contest next elections from the national assembly constituency NA 207.He said PPP will demonstrate full political power show in Karachi on October 18.

Australia set 256 runs target for Pakistan

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SHARJAH (Dunya News/Agencies) – With a seemingly careful batting inning, Australia on Tuesday set 256 run target for Pakistan in a one day international match with Pakistan, Dunya News reported.The inning ended with Australia scoring 255 runs with the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs.According to the detail, Smith’s glorious 101 score took Aussies towards setting the target.Smith, who didnt even score a half century in his previous 38 ODIs, made a resolute 101 off 118 balls with six fours and two sixes after captain George Bailey won the toss and elected to bat first.The all-rounder was involved in an 86-run second-wicket stand with David Warner (43) before holing out in the deep in the 45th over.Shahid Afridi finally ended his six-match wicketless run in ODIs and bagged 3-46 to make up somewhat for the loss of suspended Saeed Ajmal and injured Mohammad Hafeez.Mitchell Johnson (21) lifted the total by hitting three successive boundaries in Wahab Riazs last over of the innings.

Altaf Hussain announces to 'forgive' criticizers

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Tuesday announced to ‘forgive’ the criticizers, saying that those who criticized MQM will have to face embarrassing defeat. He said ‘false propaganda’ cannot deter workers’ spirits, Dunya News reported.Addressing the workers in Karachi, MQM chief said that MQM’s vote bank will not affect by the anti-MQM statements. He said the analysis and comments against MQM will be proven wrong in the next elections.He said that spirits of MQM workers will not be deterred by the propagandists nor will party’s popularity decrease.Altaf Hussain said that MQM’s vote bank is increasing and that the criticizers will face embarrassing defeat.He said he doesn’t want to say anything on Eid that could hurt anyone’s feelings, adding that he forgives whatever was said against him.MQM chief appealed the workers to pray for his return to Pakistan and dispelled the rumors about grouping within his party.

Australia win toss, elect to bat first

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SHARJAH (Dunya News/Agencies) – Australia won toss and elected to bat first in a one-day match with Pakistan on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.Pakistan have been hard pressed to compensate for the missing Ajmal, who has single-handedly won them matches in all three formats of the game in the last five years.He was reported for a suspect bowling action on Pakistans August tour of Sri Lanka and was subsequently banned from international cricket after a bio-mechanic analysis found his action illegal.Skipper Misbah-ul Haq stressed Pakistan must move on.It’s really difficult to fill Ajmals gap because he has been the number one or two bowler in the one-day rankings, but if Ajmal is not there we must try to fill his gap and move forward, said Misbah on Monday.Pakistan have two left-arm spinners in the squad in Raza Hasan, who took 2-17 in Pakistan’s six wicket defeat in the lone Twenty20 in Dubai on Sunday, and the experienced Zulfiqar Babar.Pakistan will also miss allrounder Mohammad Hafeez, who injured his hand on Saturday and will miss the limited over series.But Misbah conceded that Pakistan will have to put runs on the board after being restricted to 96-9 in the Twenty20 match, with Australian spinners Glenn Maxwell (3-13) and Cameron Boyce (2-10) causing trouble.I think the Australian batsmen have improved against spin by playing in the Indian league. If it’s spinning and the bowler puts it in the right areas, then it’s difficult for everyone, it’s tough and at the same time you have to bat well against their spinners, said Misbah.Pakistan’s batting will again be tested after their miserable show on the Sri Lankan tour where they lost the one-day series 2-1 and the Tests 2-0.Australia also are without their regular captain Michael Clarke who is facing a race against time to get fit from a hamstring injury for the two Tests which follow the one-dayers.Also out are allrounders Shane Watson (ankle) and Mitchell Marsh (hamstring).Skipper George Bailey said Pakistan will be tough even without Ajmal.There’s no doubt he’s been very important to Pakistan, said Bailey of Ajmal. But Pakistan will be trying to prove they don’t rely too much on him and it will pose different challenges (for us).Bailey accepted it will be a challenge to counter the spin.I still think teams are doctoring their wickets when we come and play to produce very large spinning wickets, which says to me that teams still think that we’re vulnerable against spin, Bailey said.The challenge for us is to become good against spin.Pakistan have not beaten Australia in a one-day series since winning 2-1 Down Under in 2002. Since then Australia have won three in a row in 2009 (UAE), 2010 (Australia) and 2012 (UAE).Teams (from):Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Ahmed Shahzad, Sami Aslam, Umar Akmal, Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asad Shafiq, Sohaib Maqsood, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, Raza Hasan, Mohammad Irfan, Anwar Ali, Wahab Riaz, Junaid Khan, Zulfiqar Babar.Australia: George Bailey (capt), David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steven Smith, Phil Hughes, Glenn Maxwell, Brad Haddin, James Faulkner, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon.Umpires: Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK).Tv umpire: Nigel Llong (ENG).Match referee: Javagal Srinath (IND).

There is no change in PPP's policy: Khursheed Shah

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SUKKUR (Web Desk) - Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah on Tuesday said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) believes in politics of reconciliation and there is no change in its policy.Talking to Dunya News in Sukkur, Khursheed Shah said sit-ins have badly country’s affected economy. He said the visit of friendly country Chinas President was postponed due to sit-ins in the federal capital.To a question regarding PPP chairmans fiery speech, Shah clarified that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari talked in the light of the present circumstances.He said Altaf Hussain criticizes different parties including Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in his speech but why does he think that whatever he says is right and others are wrong.On Monday, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warned Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain of serious consquences if his worker get a single scratch.He had asked Altaf Hussain to control his namaloom afraad.

North Waziristan: 19 killed in three drone strikes during last 36 hours

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PESHAWAR (Web Desk) – At least nineteen people have been killed while several others injured in three US drone strikes during last 36 hours in North Waziristan tribal region, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.In the latest attack, six people were killed and 11 injured when a U.S. drone fired two missiles on militant commander Mustaqeem’s centre in Kandghar area of Shawal today.Earlier today, at least eight people were killed and four sustained injuries in drone strike in the same area.According to sources, the drone targeted house of Tehreek-e-Taliban commander Habib’s house where a large number of people were present to attend a meeting.Earlier on Monday, a U.S. drone strike fired two missiles on a house in Kandghar area of Shawal district, killing at least five people including key militant commander and injuring three others.It is the tenth U.S. drone strike in North Waziristan Agency this year. 16 people were killed in the strike om Dargah Mandi area on June 11. Another six were killed in the same area on June 18. On July 10, six people were killed in U.S. drone strike in Dattakhel area while 22 people were killed in the same area on July 16 and 19.Six people were killed in drone attack on August 6 in Dattakhel area and 10 people were killed in the attack in Lorhan Mandi area on September 24.U.S. drone strikes are widely unpopular in Pakistan, where many consider them a violation of national sovereignty that also killed civilians. Washington has long used drone strikes to take out militants in areas.Pakistan Army also launched a major anti-militant offensive the area in mid-June and say they have killed more than 1,000 militants so far, with 86 soldiers losing their lives in the operation.

Airstrikes hit IS near embattled Syria town

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MURSITPINAR, Turkey (AP) -Warplanes believed to have been sent by the U.S.-led coalition struck positions held by Islamic State militants near a Syrian border that beleaguered Kurdish forces have been struggling to defend.The airstrikes on Tuesday came after fighters from the extremist group managed to enter some neighborhoods of Kobani, a strategic town near the Turkish border. Journalists on the Turkish side of the border heard the sound of warplanes before two large plumes of smoke billowed just west of Kobani.The U.S.-led coalition has launched several airstrikes over the past two weeks near Kobani in a bid to help Kurdish forces defend the town, but the strikes appear to have done little to slow the Islamic State offensive.

Asian stocks mixed after growth forecast cut

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BANGKOK (AP) -Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street edged down and the World Bank trimmed its forecast of the regions economic growth.KEEPING SCORE: Tokyos Nikkei 225 declined 0.2 percent to 15,855.47 while Hong Kongs Hang Seng gained 0.5 percent to 23,433.49. Seouls Kospi was up 0.3 percent at 1,973.39. Jakarta rose while Sydney and Singapore fell.WALL STREET: Stocks fell despite corporate news including Hewlett Packard Co.s announcement it will split into two companies. The U.S. Federal Reserve was due to release notes on its latest meeting, and investors were looking for signs of when the Fed might raise rates a move that for now is not expected until mid-2015. The Standard & Poors 500 index fell 0.2 percent and the Dow Jones industrial average lost 0.1. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.5 percent.WORLD BANK: The World Bank trimmed its growth forecast for developing East Asian economies to 6.9 percent from an outlook of 7.1 percent in April. The bank said China, the regions biggest economy, should grow by 7.2 percent, declining to 7.5 percent next year, as the government tries to shift from reliance on trade and investment to growth driven by domestic consumption.ANALYSTS VIEW: Investors are also weighing improving fundamentals in the U.S. versus deteriorating conditions in Asia, especially after the World Bank downgraded growth forecasts in China and developing East Asia yesterday, said Desmond Chua of CMC Markets in a report.EUROPE: Germany was due to report factory data that were expected to show a contraction in activity in August for the first time in 15 months. Analysts blame weak demand in other Eurozone markets and tensions with Russia that have weighed on trade. Earlier data showed auto production fell sharply in August while business confidence surveys also showed a decline in manufacturing.ENERGY: Benchmark U.S. crude shed 11 cents to $90.23 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract gained 60 cents on Monday to close at $90.34.CURRENCIES: The dollar gained to 108.89 yen from Mondays 108.82. The euro edged down to $1.2622 from the previous sessions $1.2653.
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