Saturday 10 October 2015

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Security tightened as polling time for NA-122 election draws near

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Security was tightened in the city of Lahore on Saturday as the polling time for the NA-122 by-election draws near. In an effort to curb any troublesome activity, Section 144 was also imposed in the city by the District Coordination Officer (DCO) barring political workers of any party on the show of ammunition.According to the Capital City Police Officer Lahore Amin Wains, snipers will be posted on rooftops of buildings adjacent to polling stations while soldiers of Pakistan army will also be deployed at all polling stations along with an alert contingent of Elite Force.Wains also stated that officers of police and Mujahid squad will also patrol the constituency to maintain law and order.

Lahore: Suspect involved in arms trafficking arrested by Rangers at airport

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – A suspect involved in arms trafficking was arrested late Saturday night by Rangers at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International airport. Rangers conducted the raid at Lahore aiport’s cargo terminal.Rangers found 2 rifles, 2 shotguns, a Pistol and a large amount of bullets from the suspect.The suspect, Naseer ud-din Ghayas is a resident of Quetta. According to sources, the suspect is a worker of a banned organization. Rangers have shifted the suspect to an undisclosed location for further interrogation.

Sindh Secretary Information sacked over anti-Rangers ads

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Secretary Information of Sindh Nazir Jamali has been dismissed from employment over anti-Rangers advertisements while Zahid Memon has been made the new secretary, Dunya News reported.A notice in this regard has been issued. As per the notice, Memon has been appointed the new Secretary Information.The publishing of false missing persons ads by the police had created a rift between the Rangers and police.Following the publishing of the ads, two police officers including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Latif Siddique and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Fakharul Islam Usmani have already been dismissed from employment.It merits mentioning here that a committee headed by Additional IG ID Sanaullah Abbasi is already working to determine those responsible for the ads.

Probe into cop killing handed over to SSP Rao Anwar

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – The Inspector General (IG) Sindh has handed over the investigation of target killings of the cops to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar amid the rise in killing of police officers, Dunya News reported.SSP Rao has formed a special team to investigate the issues. According to sources, SSP Rao is also working on security in the month of Muharram.It merits mentioning here that terrorist belonging to a banned outfit had blown himself up amid a joint search operation of Anwar’s team and intelligence institutions.The killed terrorist was involved in several killings of police officials.

NA-122 by-election: Section 144 imposed from Oct 11-12 in Lahore

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Section 144 has been imposed in Lahore on October 11 and 12 for NA-122 by-election, Dunya News reported.According to details, the orders for the imposition were issued by the District Coordination Officer (DCO) Lahore Muhammad Usman as per which display of arms or creating mischief will not be permitted to any political worker.The Section 144 has been imposed in order to maintain law and order and assure security.This imposition is imposed for next 2 days.

Sheikh Rasheed's habits embedded in Imran Khan: Saad Rafique

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday said that Sheikh Rasheed’s habits have been embedded in Imran Khan, Dunya News reported.Addressing a press conference at Lahore Press Club, Saad Rafique said their government has eliminated the politics of bullet, adding that they will end the politics of abuse as well.The federal minister lashed out at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and alleged lying has become a habit of Imran Khan.He said those who use abusive language should think that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders respond with prayers.Saad Rafique said his party and its workers are ‘peaceful’ and that they only believe in the power of vote.Regretting at India stopping Samjhauta Express, he said the Indian passengers stuck in Pakistan are being treated with the utmost hospitality.

US condemns 'horrific' Turkey bombings and 'depravity' of attackers

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The White House condemned what it called a horrific terrorist attack in the Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday that killed at least 86 people and wounded nearly 200.The fact that this attack occurred ahead of a planned rally for peace underscores the depravity of those behind it and serves as another reminder of the need to confront shared security challenges in the region, National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.Two suicide bombers likely carried out the twin explosions near Ankaras main train station, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, where groups of leftist and pro-Kurdish activists had gathered for the anti-government peace rally.The attack ratcheted up tensions ahead of Turkeys November 1 snap elections which were already soaring amid the governments offensive on Kurdish militants.The United States will continue to stand side-by-side with the Turkish government and people as together we take on the scourge of terrorism, added Price, offering condolences to the victims and their families.Far from deterring these efforts, such horrific acts of violence will only strengthen our resolve.The State Department branded the attack heinous.In light of the ongoing violence in Turkey and the region, it is particularly important at this time that all Turkish citizens recommit to peace and stand together against terror, said spokesman John Kirby.

Intransigent India cancels Monday's Samjhauta Express again

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Not refraining from its usual stubbornness, India has once again cancelled Samjhauta Express train between Pakistan and India scheduled for Monday as well, Dunya News reported.As many as 20 Indian passengers in Railways’ waiting room seemed agitated at their government and happy at Pakistan’s hospitality.However, the news of cancellation of another train struck the passengers like lightening as most Indian passengers started cursing their own government and many burst into tears remembering their loved ones.Deputy Superintendent Railways Bilal al Rasheed said that superior arrangements have been made for accommodation for the Indian passengers. He said they’re in contact with the Indian High Commission and that they want to provide every possible facility to the passengers.The Indian authorities say the train was cancelled due to farmers’ demonstrations; however the anxious passengers are not willing to accept that as excuse.

86 killed, several wounded in Turkey's deadliest attack

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ANKARA (AFP) - At least 86 people were killed Saturday in the Turkish capital Ankara when twin blasts ripped through groups of leftist and pro-Kurdish activists gathering for an anti-government peace rally, the deadliest attack in the history of modern Turkey.The attack, near Ankaras main train station, ratcheted up tensions ahead of Turkeys November 1 snap elections which were already soaring amid the governments offensive on Kurdish militants.Bodies of the slain activists were seen strewn across the ground after the blasts, with the banners they had been holding lying next to them for the Work, Peace and Democracy rally.Sixty-two people died at the scene of the blasts and 24 more then succumbed to their wounds in hospital, Health Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu told reporters in Ankara. He said another 186 people had been injured in the attack, 28 of them seriously.Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced the heinous attack, saying it was aimed at our unity and our countrys peace.A Turkish government official told AFP that the authorities suspect that there is a terrorist connection, without giving further details. Reports said the authorities were investigating if a suicide bomber was involved.Interior Minister Selami Altinok said he would not resign, denying there was a security vacuum in policing at the rally.There were scenes of chaos after the blasts, as ambulances raced to get to the wounded and police cordoned off the area around the train station.We heard one huge blast and then one smaller explosion and then there was a great movement and panic. Then we saw corpses around the station, said Ahmet Onen, 52.A demonstration that was to promote peace has turned into a massacre, I dont understand this, he said, sobbing.Turkish police fired in the air to disperse demonstrators angered by the deaths of their fellow activists from the scene, an AFP correspondent reported. - Barbaric attack -Amateur footage broadcast by NTV television showed smiling activists holding hands and dancing and then suddenly falling to the ground as a huge explosion went off behind them.Reports said that hundreds of people in Ankara had rushed to hospital to donate blood for the victims.The blast was the deadliest in the history of the modern Turkish Republic, surpassing the May 2013 twin bombings in Reyhanli on the Syrian border that killed over 50 people.With international concern growing over instability in the key NATO member, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini urged Turkey to stand united against terrorists.French President Francois Hollande condemned the odious terrorist attack while Russian President Vladimir Putin passed his condolences to Erdogan.US ambassador John Bass said he was appalled by the terrorist attack.Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was hosting a meeting of top officials, including powerful spy chief Hakan Fidan, in the early afternoon to discuss the attack.The pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP) was to have been one of several groups that was to have taken part in the pro-peace rally.We are faced with a huge massacre. A barbaric attack has been committed, said the HDPs leader Selahattin Demirtas.He blamed a mafia state and a state mentality which acts like a serial killer for the attack. - PKK suspends activities -The attack comes with Turkey on edge ahead of November 1 polls and a wave of unrest over the past few months.An attack in the predominantly Kurdish town of Suruc on July 20 targeting pro-HDP activists and blamed on Islamic State (IS) jihadists killed 32 people and wounded a hundred others.The militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) accused Ankara of collaborating with IS and resumed attacks on the Turkish security forces after observing a two-year ceasefire.Over 140 members of the security forces have since been killed while Ankara claims to have killed over 1,700 Kurdish militants in weeks of bombardments of PKK targets in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq.With conspicuous timing, the PKK Saturday announced it would suspend all attacks -- except in self defence -- ahead of the polls.Heeding calls from Turkey and abroad, our movement has decided on a state of inactivity by our guerillas, unless our people and our guerilla forces are attacked, Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK), an umbrella movement that includes the PKK, said in a statement.The HDP performed strongly in the last election on June 7, winning 80 seats in parliament to deprive Erdogans ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) of an outright majority for the first time since it came to power in 2002.The AKP then failed to form a coalition in months of talks, prompting Erdogan -- who had been hoping for a large majority to push through reforms to boost his powers -- to call another election on November 1.The office of Davutoglu said that he had cancelled election campaigning for the next three days.

Rats bite infant at Lady Aitchison Hospital in Lahore

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – An infant was reportedly bitten by rats at Lady Aitchison Hospital in Lahore on Saturday whereas the hospital management has is trying to suppress the issue by hiding the record, Dunya News reported.Whether it is a failure on part of the government or on hospital administration, the cases of rats biting children are not new to anyone.The incident took place at a major hospital, Lady Aitchison, Lahore where rants apparently bit an infant. The hospital administration has discharged the baby after giving him the infection control injection while patient’s record has also disappeared.The parents said the baby was born normal yesterday (Friday) at 3:45 while the hospital administration has now refused to even admit the injured baby to hospital.

PM's presser not against election code of conduct: ECP

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Responding to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) letter against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s presser, Election Commission said the former’s press conference is not against the election code of conduct, Dunya News reported.According to details, PTI termed Prime Minister’s press conference pre-poll rigging and wrote to the Election Commissioner demanding to take notice and strict action.The ECP said in the response that the presser was not a violation of the election code, adding that if the prime minister swayed the voters or announce development scheme then action would be taken.The ECP said Imran Khan’s press conference on the other hand is violation of the code of conduct because broadcasting message or advertisements are banned after the election campaign duration has ended.

NA-122: No load shedding on polling day

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LAHORE: (Dunya News) – Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has on Saturday announced that there will be no load shedding in Lahore’s NA-122 on election day, October 11, from 8 in the morning till 12 midnight, reported Dunya News.According to LESCO officials, the decision has been taken in order to keep the polling process uninterrupted. There will be no load shedding tomorrow from 8 in the morning till 12 midnight in NA-122. The 161 feeders of the constituency will provide uninterrupted electricity throughout the day and special teams of LESCO will remain on their toes in order to deal with any interruption due to technical fault. The load shedding schedule in other parts of the city will remain as it is.

Nandipur power plant: Another inquiry commission to be set up

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ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Government has on Saturday decided to set up another inquiry commission to investigate the corruption charges over Nandipur power plant. The new commission has been set up after Justice (r) Nasir Aslam Zahid declined from heading it. The commission will now be headed by Justice (r) Rehmat Hussain Jafferi, reported Dunya News.Dunya News’ efforts finally bore fruit and the government decided to set up another inquiry commission over Nandipur power plant. The commission will now be headed by Justice (r) Rehmat Hussain Jafferi. Previously, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had personally requested Justice (r) Nasir Aslam Zahid to head the commission but the honorable judge declined due to personal engagements.Justice (r) Rehmat Hussain Jafferi had also headed the commission made on Nandipur power project in 2011. He had formulated a report in 2012 about the delay in the construction of the project but no action has been taken till date against those held responsible for the delay in that report.

Pakistan, England all set to collide in 3 Tests, 4 ODIs, 3 T20Is

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LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Pakistan and England are all set to take on each other this month as both the teams have arrived in United Arab Emirates (UAE) where they will play 3 Test matches, 4 One-Day Internationals (ODI) and 3 Twenty-20 Internationals (T20I).According to details, first Test between Pakistan and England will start from October 13 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The 2nd Test will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium from October 22 to 26 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The 3rd Test will be played from November 1 to 5. Misbah ul-Haq will be captaining Pakistan in what might be his last series before retirement.Schedule of Pakistan-England series 2015The first ODI will be played on November 11 at Sheikh Zayed Satdium in Abu Dhabi. The 2nd match of the series will be played at the same venue on November 13. Third game will be played on November 17 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium while the last game of the ODI series will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on November 20.Three T20Is will be played between the two biggies of Cricketing world. 1st T20I will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on November 26, 2nd will be played on November 27 at the same venue and the 3rd and final T20I, which will also conclude the tour, will be played on November 30 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.So far, 10 T20I have been played between England and Pakistan out of which the visitors have remained victorious in 7 while the other 3 have been won by Pakistan. In ODIs, England has won 42 games while Pakistan has played 28 overall while 2 ended without any result. In Test cricket also, England has always dominated Pakistan with 22 victories against Pakistan’s 16 in the 74 Tests. The remaining 36 Tests were drawn.England has always had the better of Pakistan in all formats of the game but given the recent forms of both the teams, the series seems set for a brilliant encounter. England has just won the Ashes and their spirits must be high whereas Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe twice during the last few months. Although Pakistan defeated a lesser side, it is quite definite that the home side will enjoy the advantage of the conditions since England batsmen are generally less convincing against Spin in Asia.

PCB introduces new category to lure expensive players for PSL

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LAHORE (Dunya News / AFP) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced a new attractive category to lure expensive international players for Pakistan Super League (PSL).PCB claims that some of the big names who have consented to play in the PSL include former England star Kevin Pietersen, master blaster Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell andDwayne Bravo (all from the West Indies), Bangladeshs Shakib Al Hassan and Sri Lankas Lasith Malinga and Angelo Mathews.Price of players in the new category has been fixed at twenty million rupees. Earlier, the amount of top category ‘Platinum’ was around fourteen million rupees.The move was taken after a deadlock with cricket stars Chris Gayle and Pietersen on the issue of payment.Moreover, the price of Diamond category is seven million rupees, Gold five million rupees, Silver three million rupees and price of category of Emerging players is two million rupees.Earlier on September 24, the PCB announced moving its twice postponed Twenty20 league from the Qatari capital of Doha to Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, without giving any reason for the venue change.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held from 4th to 24th February 2016 in Dubai and Sharjah, UAE.The PSL will have a total of 24 matches which will be played over a 21-day period, said a PCB release, apparently shifting the event from Doha due to a lack of facilities in the Qatari capital.The PCB had planned the Twenty20 league in 2013 but had to postpone it twice -- in 2014 and 2015 -- over a lack of response from sponsors and logistics problems but this time they are more confident of staging the event.Five teams - Quetta, Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, and Islamabad - will be vying for glory in the first edition of PSL.The players will be selected through a draft process in December.
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