Wednesday 22 July 2015

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Altaf displeased with Rabita Committee,all MQM's offices closed

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – All offices of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were suddenly closed late Wednesday night on advice of MQM’s chief Altaf Hussain. Hussain is displeased with the MQM Rabita Committee. Workers and MQM leaders gathered at Nine Zero. A heavy contingent of Rangers patrolled around Nine Zero as Hussain telephonically addressed MQM workers.Speaking on this occasion, MQM leader Wasay Jalil stated that MQM is Pakistans 3rd biggest political party. Jalil stated that MQM being targeted today but other parties can also be targeted tomorrow. He also stated that Altaf Hussain is displeased with Rabita Committee leaders.

Twin suicide attacks in north Cameroon kill 11

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YAOUND (AFP) - Eleven people were killed on Wednesday in northern Cameroon when two girls blew themselves up in twin attacks in a region repeatedly targeted by Nigeria-based Boko Haram jihadists, officials said.The girls, who were under 15, attacked the central market of the regional capital Maroua as well as the adjoining Hausa neighbourhood, regional governor Midjiyawa Bakari said.In a statement, the presidency said that 11 people had died and 32 were wounded in what it called cowardly and despicable acts.A source close to local authorities earlier confirmed the attack, saying two girls who were begging blew themselves up at around 3:00 pm (1400 GMT).A Cameroonian journalist, who was in the town at the time, described total panic in the town after the bombings.The attack is the second of its kind in Cameroon in the past 10 days.On July 12, two female suicide bombers blew themselves up in Fotokol, on the border with Nigeria, killing 10 civilians and a soldier from neighbouring Chad.Over the past two years Boko Haram has carried out several cross-border raids and abductions in northern Cameroon but the country, which is engaged in a regional fightback against the jihadists, had previously been spared from suicide attacks.The coalition, which has also drawn in Nigeria, Niger and Chad, has succeeded in retaking several towns and villages in northeast Nigeria from the insurgents.Their response in recent weeks, since President Muhammadu Buhari came to power in Nigeria vowing to defeat them, has been to step up their attacks, showing they are far from vanquished.

Rigging probe: Ahsan Iqbal claims victory after JC sends report to Law Ministry

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The judicial commission probing rigging allegations has finalized its report and sent to the Law Ministry while Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal claimed victory and urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to apologize.According to details, the judicial commission has sent its findings in a report to the Law Ministry that will then hand it over to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday.Taking to the social media, Ahsan Iqbal was quick to claim victory. He claimed that the commission has cleared the government after rejecting the opposition’s claim of the organized election fraud.

American journalist contacts Pakistani officials regarding BB murder

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – American journalist Mark Segal has contacted Pakistani embassy on Wednesday in America to record his statement regarding Benazir Bhutto murder case, reported Dunya News.Prominent journalist Mark Segal has contacted Pakistani officials and he has inquired about the procedure and methods for recording his statement.According to sources, Pakistani High Commission has also appointed a coordination officer for Mark Segal. Interior Ministry has also compiled a report regarding recording Segal’s statement on video conference.The report will be submitted to Anti Terrorism Court on Thursday, it is learnt.Mark Seagul is considered to be key witness against former President Pervaiz Musharraf, as per sources.

At least 100 dams needed to save Pakistan from flood: Sirajul Haq

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Chief of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Siraj ul Haq said on Wednesday that the country requires not one or two rather 100 dams to save it from flood. He said that the upcoming local body elections in Punjab will be a test of the government, reported Dunya News.Talking to media after performing Umrah, chief of JI said that government has nothing to offer except condolences after each tragedy.He said that nation is being washed away by floods while the rulers are outside the country adding that the country cannot be run by phones and messages only.Siraj ul Haq said that dams must be built in order to counter floods.Talking about the local body elections in Punjab, he said that it will be a test of the government whether it will interfere in the proceedings or not. Siraj ul Haq said that he is hopeful that Punjab government will fulfill its duty in a transparent manner.Siraj ul Haq identified that there are currently 2.2 million overseas voters in Saudi Arabia that have been deprived from their rights.

'World's oldest' Quran manuscripts found in UK

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(AFP) -- A Quran manuscript has been carbon dated to close to the time of the Prophet Mohammed, making it one of the oldest in the world, a British university said Wednesday.The two leaves of parchment, filled with surprisingly legible text from Islams holy book, have been dated to around the early seventh century, the University of Birmingham said.The tests carried out on the parchment of the Birmingham folios yield the strong probability that the animal from which it was taken was alive during the lifetime of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) or shortly afterwards, said David Thomas, professor of Christianity and Islam.Describing it as a startling result, he added that the text is very similar indeed to the Quran as have it today.This tends to support the view that the Quran that we now have is... very close indeed to the Quran as it was brought together in the early years of Islam, he said.The leaves, held in the universitys Mingana Collection, contain parts of chapters 18 to 20, written with ink in an early form of Arabic script known as Hijazi.This is indeed an exciting discovery, said Muhammad Isa Waley, lead curator for Persian and Turkish manuscripts at the British Library in London.We know now that these two folios, in a beautiful and surprisingly legible Hijazi hand, almost certainly date from the time of the first three Caliphs.According to the classic accounts, it was under the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan, that the Quranic text was compiled and edited in the order of Suras (chapters) familiar today.For many years the leaves were misbound with similar manuscripts dating from the late seventh century.They were spotted by an Italian academic, Alba Fedeli, while conducting research for her PhD.Fedeli said the leaves are from the same codex as a manuscript kept in the Bibliotheque Nationale de France in Paris, although that is currently dated a little later.Radiocarbon analysis of the Birmingham documents dates them to between 568 AD and 645 AD, with 95.4 percent accuracy.Muhammad Afzal, chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque, said he was honoured to read the text, adding: All the Muslims of the world would love to see this manuscript.The Quran manuscript will be placed on public display at the university between October 2 and October 25.

Imran Khan, Reham Khan reach flood-hit Chitral

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CHITRAL (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan along with his spouse Reham Khan on Wednesday reached Chitral to show solidarity with the flood affectees, Dunya News reported.Other than the Khans, PTI’s Central General Secretary Jehangir Tareen, Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Asad Qaisar and provincial ministers Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani and Shah Farman also accompanied them.According to details, PTI chief reached Chitral to show solidarity with the flood-hit people on Wednesday afternoon. They were received at the airport by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervaiz Khattak and Provincial Education Minister Muhammad Atif and Minister for Local Bodies Inayatullah.The PTI leaders later held a detailed meeting over the flood situation. General Officer Commanding Major General Nadir Khan briefed them on the relief activities carried out by the Pakistan Army and the destructed infrastructure.Imran Khan and Pervaiz Khattak are set to participate in Pakistan Army’s briefing scheduled for Thursday.

Pakistan clinch series victory by 7 wickets in 4th ODI

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(Web Desk) --Pakistani batsmen showed depth as they converted starts into big innings and anchored the ship to the docks with loss of only 3 wickets.Openers Azhar Ali (33) and Ahmed Shehzad (95) put on a 50 runs partnership while Muhammad Hafeez also chipped in with a brisk 71 runs innings.Sarfraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik guided Pakistan to victory as the latter hit bowlers for four 6s at the death of the Pakistani innings to secure the win with 7 wickets and 55 balls to spare.Pakistan clinch the 5 match ODI series by 3-1 with a match to spare.It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan will continue to fight in the upcoming triangular series against West Indies and Zimbabwe to secure a berth in the 2016 Champions Trophy.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in 4th ODI

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COLOMBO (Dunya News/Web Desk) – Pakistan have beaten Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in fourth One Day International (ODI), strengthening its chances to participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy.Pakistani batsman showed depth as batsmen converted starts into big innings and anchored the ship to the docks with loss of only 3 wickets.Openers Azhar Ali (33) and Ahmed Shehzad(95) put on a 50 runs partnership while Muhammad Hafeez also chipped in with a brisk 71 runs innings.Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik guided Pakistan to victory as the latter hit bowlers for four 6s at the death of the Pakistani innings to secure the win with 7 wickets and 55 balls to spare.Pakistan clinch the 5 match ODI series by 3-1 with a match to spare.It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan will continue to fight in the upcoming Tri-series against West Indies and Zimbabwe to secure the berth in the 2016 Champions Trophy.

PM Nawaz visits flood-hit Chitral, announces relief package and debt waiver

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CHITRAL (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday went on an aerial visit of the flood hit areas of Chitral and waived off agricultural debt of the affectees while announcing a relief package of Rs 500 million, Dunya News reported.He said he was relieved that no lives have been lost in the flood and that the government will help Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and flood affectees in every possible way.The political leadership seemed to have come to the realization of the magnitude of the disaster. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervaiz Khattak went on an aerial visit of the flood-hit areas.The political leadership was briefed of the situation by GOC Malakand Major General Nadir Khan. PM Nawaz paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Army for timely relief efforts and the civil administration for its assistance.Talking to the affectees, PM Nawaz said that he hasn’t come to Chitral just to see destruction of the river but also to see the victims.Addressing the local elders, PM said that the Lawari Tunnel will be completed in 1.5 years, adding that the pathway can be spread across the country via Chitral.He assured that KP and Balochistan will be part of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor project.Nawaz Sharif praised GOC Major General Nadir and local government for immediately starting the relief effort while ignoring Khattak who was sitting right beside him.

Pakistan on track towards target as Shehzad departs

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(Web Desk) – Pakistani opener Ahmed Shehzad hit 95 runs falling just 5 short of his 7th century in the 3rd ODI of Pak-Sri Lanka series as Pakistan reached 190 for loss of 2 wickets.Pakistani batting lineup posed problems for the Sri Lankan bowlers as only two breakthroughs came in 31 overs.Skipper Azhar Ali was picked by Lasith Malinga on 33 runs while Ahmed Shehzad was caught at third man by Perera off the bowling of Lakmal.Opener Mohammad Hafeez and Sarfaraz Ahmed are on the crease at 57 and 2 runs each.Pakistan require another 62 runs with 8 wickets and 17.0 overs remaining.It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan requires only one win in the remaining 2 ODIs to clinch the series and continue the fight to reserve a berth in Champions Trophy.

Pakistan on track towards target as Shehzad departs

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(Web Desk) – Pakistani opener Ahmed Shehzad hit 95 runs falling just 5 short of his 7th century in the 3rd ODI of Pak-Sri Lanka series as Pakistan reached 190 for loss of 2 wickets.Pakistani batting lineup posed problems for the Sri Lankan bowlers as only two breakthroughs came in 31 overs.Skipper Azhar Ali was picked by Lasith Malinga on 33 runs while Ahmed Shehzad was caught at third man by Perera off the bowling of Lakmal.Opener Mohammad Hafeez and Sarfaraz Ahmed are on the crease at 57 and 2 runs each.Pakistan require another 62 runs with 8 wickets and 17.0 overs remainingIt is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan requires only one win in the remaining 2 ODIs to clinch the series and continue the fight to reserve a berth in Champions Trophy.

Dunya News set to HelpFloodVictims by reaching out to unreported areas

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LAHORE (Web Desk) – Dunya News on Wednesday set up a new WhatsApp number and opened it up for the public while calling for information on areas that are flood-hit and are still awaiting relief.If you belong to or know of an area that is hit by flood and still hasn’t attracted authorities attention, let Dunya News know right away.You can send images and videos of the affected areas to the WhatsApp number 0344-4440129 and Dunya will bring that to authorities’ attention.You can also help spread the word by tweeting using HelpFloodVictims hashtag and retweeting this image.HelpFloodVictims pic.twitter.com/ROrzm38sUq— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) July 22, 2015

PM Nawaz revives mango diplomacy

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday sent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pakistani mangoes as Eid gift despite the ongoing tensions and Indian violations on the Working Boundary and Line of Control (LoC), Dunya News reported.The Indian media, however, reported that the gift of mangos has been sent as part of the diplomatic protocol. PM Nawaz had sent mangos to the Indian Prime Minister as well.The situation this year was even more tensed because of multiple border violations and fatal unprovoked firing by the Indian side. This resulted in Pakistan Rangers’ refusal to accept sweets from Indian forces on Eid.What results will this mango diplomacy achieve is yet to be seen.

Ch Nisar suspends officials for putting Ahmad Raza Kasuri on ECL

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar on Wednesday suspended the airport officials that offloaded vocal government critic Ahmad Raza Kasuri and family and directed to return their passports, Dunya News reported.According to details, Chaudhry Nisar took notice of yesterday’s incident where Kasuri and his family were offloaded from a flight because of having their names in the Exit Control List (ECL).Chaudhry Nisar suspended the officials responsible for the incident and directed the passports be immediately returned and names be removed from the ECL.He said that as per the new regulation, a name can only be put up in the ECL on an order from an investigating institution or on court’s recommendation.The Federal Minister said that the name of supermodel Ayyan Ali – facing trial for money laundering – has not been entered in the ECL.He also directed the officials to apologize to Kasuri over the misunderstanding, adding that the abuse of ECL regulations for personal, political or financial disputes will not be tolerated.
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