Thursday 23 July 2015

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Report proved me innocent in 'rigging' case: Iftikhar Chaudhary

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary said on Thursday that the report of Judicial Commission has proven that he was not involved in any type of rigging in the general elections 2013, reported Dunya News.According to officials of Election Commission, 2013 general elections have been declared free and fair. They have said that minor irregularities are common in an election of such large magnitudes.Iftikhar Chaudhary has also commented on the matter saying that his name is finally clear from alleged rigging in election. He said that he will give his statement once he gets versed with contents of report, adding that he has obtained a copy of commission’s verdict.

Floods cause devastation in Skardu, Ghanche and Chitral

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CHITRAL (Dunya News) – Several houses collapsed after a lake caused by melting of glaciers broke down while at least seventy five adjoining villages got delinked from rest of the country, Dunya News reported.The devastation is ongoing in Chitral as well causing a shortage of medicines and food items in the affected areas. The Pakistan Army is busy in the relief activities.According to details, over sixty villages have been badly affected in Skardu and adjoining areas. At least hundred and ten houses, sixteen mosques, seven schools and nine power houses have also faced destruction. People continue to migrate to safer areas.The destruction caused by flood continues in Chitral as well. The most affected areas are Darwish, Garam Chashma, Koragh, Boni and Mastoj. People have been restricted to their houses while continue to face a shortage of water, medicine and food items.Chitral continues to have emergency imposed while the Pakistan Army has been facilitating the relief activities.The Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Hidayatul Rehman also oversaw the relief activities.According to the Disaster Management Authority, flood has affected 80 percent of Chitral’s population while one hundred and forty six houses have been completely destroyed.Meanwhile, raging Indus river hit hundreds of populations while thousands of people are stuck after protective embankment in Dera Ghazi Khan broke up.

'Badal Dou' with Iftikhar Ahmad from August 1

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LAHORE: (Web Desk, Dunya News) – Revered journalist and TV anchor Iftikhar Ahmad is going to host his TV show titled ‘Badal Dou’ from August 1 on Saturday and Sunday nights at 10 pm, reported Dunya News.Iftikhar Ahmad has been one of the top most journalists in the country with an experience spanning over more than 4 decades. He has vast experience in TV broadcasting, reporting, research and conducting debates. Moreover, Iftikhar Ahmad has also been in-charge of various campaigns and projects at different news channels including Jang Group and Bol TV. He has a reputation of being an upright journalist who cannot be budged down by the politicians or even the owners of the group he works for. In 2008, when he had interviewed the formed MD PTV Dr. Shahid Masood, Geo TV had refused to broadcast the show. Iftikhar Ahmad resigned from his job in protest, returning only after forcing his employers to air the show, which they eventually did.Iftikhar Ahmad joined Dunya News on June 24, 2015, as Senior Director Political Cell and Special Projects.

Karachi: Rain takes toll as 5 die due to electric currents

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Monsoon season finally started in Karachi but took a toll on the citizens as 5 persons got fatally electrocuted after rain began to fall with thunder on Thursday evening. The blessing soon turned as a curse as heavy rainfall in many areas of the metropolitan city deprived citizens of electricity as well, reported Dunya News.Citizens of Karachi welcomed the burst of showers from the skies as it helped end a dry and hot spell of weather.However more than 100 feeders tripped throughout the city causing inconvenience to citizens as electricity supply got suspended.Ponds formed on roadsides and cars broke down by the dozens which caused traffic blockage on the road of the metropolitan city.According to Met, Landi area of Karachi received the most rainfall with 48 millimeters. Airport received 26, Gulshan-e-Hadeed 15, Nazimabad 10, North Karachi 12 while Gulistan Johar got 17 millimeters of rain.There is a high likelihood that rain will also fall tomorrow, as per Met’s details. Citizens should ready themselves and take proper measures while going outside home for their safety.

Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath to start on August 3

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(Web Desk) – One of the most credible names in journalism, Dunya Media Group President Mr. Kamran Khan will resume his show titled Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath on Dunya News screen from August 3rd with same zeal of credible investigative reporting and balanced commentary.Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath will not just be a complete news show but it will be a news analysis show like no other. The 90 minutes show will start at 9:30pm and will feature the same zeal of credible investigating reporting and balanced news analysis that are hallmark of Mr. Kamran Khan.

NADRA failed to verify thumb-impressions: JC expresses concerns

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ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Although Judicial Commission (JC) has on Thursday declared the General Elections 2013 free and fair in its report, it has also pointed out some of the weaknesses and mistakes of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and other institutions in the same report. For example, the report says that the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) failed to verify the thumb-impressions, reported Dunya News.Election Commission has also recommended to hold the elections in Karachi under army’s supervision till the time the law and order situation in the city improves. Report accepted that there were several issues with the ECP. It says that there was lack of communication between the ECP and the polling staff. It also said that it was interesting to note that the ECP had no monitoring system during the elections.The commission said that extra ballot papers were printed in many of the Punjab constituencies and it is also correct that the Form-15, which keeps record of the ballot papers, were also missing. It said that the electoral staff was also not trained and incidents of late arrival of the polling staff at various polling stations were also recorded. Report said that all this happened due to ECP’s incompetence.JC also mentioned the NADRA reports regarding verification of the thumb-impressions. It said that a large number of votes could not be verified.Responding to the allegation that the bureaucracy used to report to Raiwind instead of the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Najam Sethi, the commission said that it is a part of Pakistan’s political culture.

Lahore: Police foils alleged terrorism attempt, arrests suspect

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Police foiled an alleged terrorism attempt in the city of Lahore on Thursday and arrested a suspect believed to be involved, reported Dunya News.According to police, suspect Muhammad Din, resident of Muhalla Taj Din, wanted to blow up a club on Mall Road. The suspect Muhammad Din was trying to dig a tunnel to the club.After the plot was discovered by the police, the suspect was promptly arrested. Blueprints for the tunnel and equipment have been confiscated from the home of the suspect.Police has transferred the suspect to an unknown location.

Judicial commission report: Opposition leaders urge to move on

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The opposition leaders on Thursday urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to accept the judicial commission’s report and move on, Dunya News reported.According to details, Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Khurshid Shah said that everyone should move on after accepting the report of the inquiry commission.Jamaat Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq said that everyone should accept court’s decisions.Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman said that Imran Khan should quit politics as he has shown political immaturity.Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique said Khan is no longer honest and therefore suggested Imran Khan to quit party’s leadership. He said Khan should apologise to the whole nation for ‘deceiving’ people.Awami National Party’s (ANP) Haji Adeel said Imran Khan should apologise to the nation, adding that Khan wasted everyone’s time and that he caused harm to the national economy.The political leaders said that electoral reforms will take place after inquiry commission’s report which will benefit the country.

Was in London for treatment of backbone cancer: Shahbaz Sharif

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LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif was under heavy criticism during the last few days for having spent his Eid in London and remaining missing from the scene when the Lahore’s administration seemed paralyzed due to heavy rains that filled the streets and roads of Lahore with water.In response to the criticism, Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday said in a Facebook post on his official page that he has been suffering from backbone cancer for last several years and is thus required to visit London twice every year for treatment. CM said that he never wanted to inform the people about his problem but now feels that the people deserved to know the reality.Shahbaz Sharif said that he was diagnosed with the backbone cancer during Musharraf era when he was living in forced exile and thus had to get his treatment started in London. He said that he was unable to change the doctor now since it is not recommended to change the doctor during the treatment. “One should stick with same oncologist who has been with you since start and understands your complete case”, he said. CM Punjab was being criticized by the media and the opposition for not being among his people on the occasion of Eid. He was also criticized for the drainage issues that Lahore, Rawalpindi and other major cities had to suffer from during the rains. Metro Bus stations were filled with water and citizens had to face traffic and drainage issues.

Natural History Museum's huge dinosaur skeleton to go on tour

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(Web Desk) -- The Natural History Museums famous cast of a Diplodocus skeleton – affectionately known as Dippy – is to be sent on a tour of Britain.Millions of people have seen Dippy the dinosaur in its London home since it was first unveiled to the public in 1905. Since 1979 the huge skeleton has been the star attraction of the entrance hall, welcoming visitors to the museum in Londons South Kensington.However, from summer 2017 it will be replaced by the skeleton of a blue whale, which will be dramatically suspended so as to appear that it is diving.The Museum announced this week that Dippy will go on tour throughout the United Kingdom from early 2018.For many of us, that first glimpse of Dippy was a formative moment in our childhood, evoking awe and a genuine wonder at the natural world, said museum director Sir Michael Dixon.“A UK tour of this iconic dinosaur will surely prompt curiosity and a desire to explore, helping to inspire the scientists of tomorrow,” he added in a statement.Never before has a specimen as big as Dippy been sent beyond the museum, and it will need to be dismantled and rebuilt at each venue it visits. Because it is a cast, the venues will have to be indoor.Each venue will be expected to host Dippy for a minimum of 4-6 months.They will also need to be large enough to accommodate the 21 meter (23 yard) long dinosaur, as well as being expected to organizes a program of educational activities and events.

Will not back down if Imran Khan does not apologize: Najam Sethi

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Former caretaker Chief Minister Najam Sethi said on Thursday that he will bury the hatchet if Imran Khan apologizes. However if Imran Khan does not say ‘sorry’, he said, then he would not back down, reported Dunya News.Talking on Dunya News show ‘On the Front’, Najam Sethi said that he is not surprised by the verdict of Judicial Commission on the alleged rigging of 2013 general elections.He said that no rigging had been done in the first place, however some ‘irregularities’ had taken place.Najam Sethi said that a ‘dent’ had been made in Imran Khan’s politics after the recent verdict. People are getting more disappointed by Imran Khan’s politics, he said.Replying to a question, Najam Sethi said that if Imran Khan apologizes in court then he is ready to bury the hatchet otherwise he will not back down.

Shehbaz Sharif announces Rs 4 arab package for seasonal streams

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DERA GHAZI KHAN (Dunya News) – Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Mian Shehbaz Sharif reached the flood affected region of Rajanpur and Dera Ghazi Khan on Thursday. He announced a package of 4 arab rupees for the construction of seasonal streams. Shehbaz Sharif said that he will not rest until the rehabilitation of flood affectees is done, reported Dunya News.CM Punjab visited the camps established for the flood affectees right after he came back from London where he was briefed by District Coordination Officer (DCO).Shehbaz Sharif announced 2 arab rupees each for Nala Kaha and Cha Charka seasonal streams from which safety channels and path will be made.Addressing the flood affectees, Shehbaz Sharif said that investigation will be done as to why Ghaghra Imam bank broke during the flood and the officers responsible for it will be dealt with strictly. The broken bank will be constructed soon, he added.

Google's Street View enters Mongolia on horseback

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ULAN BATOR (AFP) - After recording images of towns and cities across the world, Googles Street View service launched on Thursday in a less likely location -- the vast, sparsely-populated Asian country of Mongolia.The US technology giant used a horse-drawn sled to carry its image capturing camera to remote locations including Lake Khovsgol, Asias second-largest body of fresh water.To capture rugged mountains near the Gobi desert, a local operator carried the camera in a backpack, Google said as it launched the service in the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator.At the event held jointly with government officials, the California-based firm unveiled digital representations of 5,500 kilometres of road.Google hopes that bringing Street View to Mongolia will raise awareness of the country as an emerging destination for visitors around the world, and support the countrys economic growth moving forward, said company representative Susan Pointer.Slightly larger than a basketball, Googles camera contains 15 individual fixed-focus lenses that simultaneously capture a 360 degree image roughly every three metres.Local officials said they welcomed the opportunity to preserve vanishing traces of Mongolias traditional nomadic culture and boost tourism in a country well off the beaten path.With a population of only three million and a territory over twice the size of France, Mongolia is the least densely populated country in the world.Many Mongolians still have a nomadic lifestyle with elements inherited from 13th century conqueror Genghis Khan, whose empire was the largest in history by territorial size.It was a real adventure, said one of the team who captured the images, adding, travel was mostly off road -- about 80 percent of it.When asked about their months of work, the local team smiled and spoke warmly of their efforts, with one saying: in Mongolia, theres no other job like this.

Austria president to visit Iran

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VIENNA (AFP) - Austrian President Heinz Fischer will in September make the first visit to Iran by a European head of state since 2004, his office said Thursday.The announcement came nine days after a historic agreement on Irans contested nuclear programme was struck in Vienna.After the success of the Vienna accord on July 14, 2015, concluding several years of nuclear talks, President Heinz Fischer will make a working visit to Iran from September 7 to 9, the presidency said in a statement.Though the communique did not give details of Fischers programme, he will likely hold talks with President Hassan Rouhani.His will be the first visit to Iran by a head of state of a European Union (EU) member since Thomas Klestil, a former Austrian president, travelled there in January 2004.This week, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherinis office announced she would visit Iran and Saudi Arabia next week following the deal she helped broker.Fischer will be accompanied by Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner, as well as Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz.The long-awaited nuclear deal has cleared a path to lift sanctions that have crippled Irans economy, and should re-open channels for foreign investment in oil and gas-rich Iran.Neutral Austria, which has long had good relations with Iran, is hoping for a five-fold increase in exports to the Islamic Republic, according to the Chamber of Commerce, which welcomed Iranian Trade Minister Mohammad Reza Nemarzadeh in Vienna on Thursday.

Rockets strike key Yemen airport a day after reopening

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ADEN (AFP) - Adens international airport, a vital aid supply artery for war-torn south Yemen, came under rocket fire Thursday, a day after it reopened following nearly four months of fierce fighting.Katyusha rockets were fired at the facility as a Saudi military plane was delivering 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid, officials said.Three rockets fell close to the landing strip as the cargo plane, the second to land at Aden since Wednesday, was still on the tarmac, airport security chief Abdallah Qaed told AFP.Qaed accused Shiite Huthi rebels of attacking the plane, adding that a further volley of seven rockets struck around the airport once the aircraft had taken off again.These Katyusha rockets were fired by the Huthis and fighters of Ali Abdallah Saleh, Yemens ousted former leader, he said.Most of the rockets struck ground around the airport, causing minimal damage, and two landed on a nearby road, officials and residents said.Forces loyal to exiled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, backed by Saudi-led coalition warplanes, pushed the rebels and pro-Saleh troops out of most of Aden last week.Aden airport was among the first areas to be recaptured by the loyalists, who are benefiting from the support of forces freshly trained and equipped by the coalition.A Saudi military plane carrying aid touched down Wednesday in what officials said was the start of an airlift aimed at helping the more than 21.1 million Yemenis in need of humanitarian assistance.
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