Sunday 11 October 2015

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NA-122: PTI accepts defeat but expresses reservations over voter lists

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in a late night press conference on Sunday accepted their defeat in the intensely contested NA-122 by-election but expressed their reservations over irregularities in voter lists claiming Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) had used government machinery for their own advantage. The PTI leaders, however, remained optimistic that their party was sure to win in the next coming elections.The press conference was conducted by PTI leaders Jehangir Tareen, Chaudhary Sarwar and PTI’s main candidate Aleem Khan.Tareen accepting PTI’s defeat during the press conference stated that PTI had pointed out the irregularities in the voter lists at each stage. He stated that his party will announce its strategy for the upcoming times after complete investigation into this matter. Tareen also stated that the reduction in the number of overall votes for PML-N was a victory for PTI and was an indication that it was sure to win the next elections.Speaking on this occasion, PTI’s candidate for the NA-122 by-election Aleem Khan stated that a three thousand margin would not have exited if the voter lists had not been alerted. Khan stated that in PML-N’s candidate and his main opponent Ayaz Sadiq had only won by a margin of three thousand votes and to ask themselves if the candidate had been PTI’s Chairman Imran Khan himself.PTI leader Chaudhary Sarwar accused PML-N of using government machinery for their own benefit during the election. Sarwar also stated that the by-election was not a defeat of Aleem Khan but a victory overall. Sarwar stated that they want to take the concept of democracy in Pakistan forward. He stated that his party was a believer of democracy and would like to strengthen it. Sarwar also stated that the day was not far when the seat of NA-122 will be with the PTI Chairman.PTI’s candidate Shoaib Siddiqui was able to secure his success in PP-147 by-election managing 31993 votes defeating his opponent PML-N’s Mohsin Latif.The previous elections of NA-122 constituency in the general elections of 2013 were declared void after PTI decried that a heavy rigging of the elections had been carried out. Investigating the claims, Election of Commission Pakistan (ECP) formed Election Tribunals which declared that the a partial or complete rigging had, in fact, taken place causing ECP to call for a re-polling in 5 of the 20 constituencies and declaring the previous successful candidates from these areas as ineligible.Ayaz Sadiq had emerged victorious in these void elections as well, securing 93362 votes while his main opponent in 2013 had been Imran Khan himself who managed a second position with 84417 votes.Khan took to the streets protesting the validity of the 2013 elections accusing PML-N as well as the Returning Officers (RO) of stuffing the ballots. The accusations led to protests in Islamabad spanning almost 4 months.

PM calls Turkish President, expresses sorrow over Ankara blasts

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on Sunday called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing sorrow over the suicide blasts in Ankara, Turkey and offered his deepest condolences on the tragedy.The PM prayed for those who lost their lives and sympathized with the people of Turkey and its government over the loss of precious lives.The terrorist act was condemned worldwide with German Vice Chancellor Angela Merkel expressing her grief and US President Barrak Obama and Russia’s Vladimir Putin offering condolences.Turkey was rocked by twin suicide blasts on Saturday at a peace rally of leftist and pro-Kurdish activists in Ankara killing 95 people, the deadliest such attack in the country s recent history.The blasts have raised distress which was already high as the government intensified its action against Kurdish militants while the country prepares for the upcoming November electionsBodies of demonstrators were everywhere signifying the intensity of the attack. The act of terrorism wounded 246 of which 48 are in intensive care according to an updated toll announced by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu s office while Turkey s pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP) puts the figure at 128.President Erdogan denounced the attack as a “heinous crime” and stated that it had targeted their country’s peace and unity. No one has yet claimed the attack, however, according to the Turkish PM, Islamic State (IS) extremists, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and the far-left Revolutionary People s Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C) were all being suspected.Turkey’s unrest grew recently as 30 people were killed in the Kurdish town of Suruc on 20th of July targeting pro-HDP demonstrators. IS was blamed for the attack with the PKK calling it as a collaboration between the government and IS targeting the Kurdish people. PKK responded intensified its actions against Turkish security forces.

PP-147: PTI's Shoaib Siddiqui victorious, defeats PML-N's Mohsin Latif

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) candidate Shoaib Siddiqui emerged victorious on Sunday by defeating Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s (PML-N) candidate Mohsin Latif in PP-147 constituency by- election. Siddiqui achieved his triumph by securing 31993 votes while his opponent Latif managed 28641 votes.The seat was also contested by Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) candidate Iftikhar Shahid but could not keep up with the competition of PTI and PML-N hopefuls.The vote counting was closely followed and PTI’s success was celebrated on the social media website Twitter.I heartily thank voters of PP-147 who enabled me to defeat the Noon League opponent. This vindicates PTIs rigging stance of GE 2013.— Shoaib Siddiqui (@ShoaibPTI_PP147) October 11, 2015 .@ShoaibPTI_PP147 welcomed with warm hugs and determination of keep fighting against status co pic.twitter.com/jLjIAEabIq— PTI Lahore Official (@PTIOfficialLHR) October 11, 2015 We need a celebration tomorrow on winning PP147 n a fantastic match on NA122. @ImranKhanPTI @ChMSarwar @JahangirKTareen— Platinum Insafian (@AHFarooqui) October 11, 2015 PTI leads with 2500 votes in PP147; this as 75% of the votes have now been counted PTIinTheLead pic.twitter.com/I2wc8Zh1hi— PTI (@PTIofficial) October 11, 2015 The PP-147 constituency had been won previously by Latif who managed to secure 36781 votes in the 2013 general elections while Siddiqui followed up with 30174 votes. However, PTI decried massive rigging and ballot stuffing in the general elections including the PP-147 constituency accusing PML-N and even the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and took to the streets protesting the results.The claims were investigated by the ECP and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Election Tribunals were formed to probe the rigging cases. NADRA revealed that 3,267 of the 4,726 votes in 6 polling stations of PP-147 could not be verified.A post-election report was issued in this regard by ECP in which it admitted that complete or partial rigging had indeed taken place and held the Returning Officers (RO) taken from lower judiciary responsible for the confusion.The Election Tribunal declared the results of 5 out of 20 constituencies, including PP-147, as void and ordered re-polling, calling the candidates who won as ineligible.

PML-N leaders flaunt on social media on NA-122 victory

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Maryam Nawaz:DEKHO DEKHO KON AAYA— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 11, 2015SHER AA NAHI RAHA, SHER AA GAYA HAI ....— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 11, 2015Khawaja Asif:Alhamdolillah.... NA 122 Lion roars.... IK, ab to kuch sharam karo... kuch haya karo ...— Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) October 11, 2015 GOD b praised... IK bowled out for the 4th time in NA122 ... sharam tum ko magar nahin aati. ...— Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) October 11, 2015 Ahsan Iqbal:— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) October 11, 2015

Turkey mourns 95 dead in twin Ankara blasts

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ANKARA (AFP) - Turkey woke in mourning Sunday after at least 95 people were killed by suspected suicide bombers at a peace rally of leftist and pro-Kurdish activists in Ankara, the deadliest such attack in the countrys recent history.The twin blasts, near Ankaras main train station, ratcheted up tensions ahead of Turkeys November 1 snap elections which were already soaring as the government wages an offensive on Kurdish militants.Bodies of slain demonstrators were seen strewn across the ground after the explosions, with the banners they had been holding for the Work, Peace and Democracy march lying next to them.The attack also left 246 wounded, 48 of whom are in intensive care, according to an updated toll announced by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglus office.Turkeys pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), one of the groups that called for the peace rally, put the death toll at 128 in a tweet from their official account, but this figure was not confirmed by the government.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced what he called a heinous attack targeting our unity and our countrys peace.Declaring three days of mourning on Saturday, Davutoglu said there were strong signs the attack was carried out by two suicide bombers.International condemnation of the bloodshed was swift. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed sadness and dismay over the attacks, while US President Barack Obama and Russias Vladimir Putin offered their condolences to Erdogan.There were scenes of chaos after the blasts, as ambulances raced to get to the wounded and police cordoned off the bloodstained 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 into the air to disperse demonstrators angered by the deaths of their fellow activists at the anti-government peace rally, an AFP correspondent at the scene reported. - Barbaric -Davutoglu said no one had claimed responsibility for the bombings but that groups including Islamic State (IS) jihadists, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and the far-left Revolutionary Peoples Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C) were capable of carrying out such an attack.Amateur footage filmed moments before the blasts and broadcast on NTV television showed smiling activists holding hands and dancing before suddenly falling to the ground as a huge explosion went off behind them.Reports said hundreds of people in Ankara rushed to hospitals to donate blood for the victims.The death toll surpassed that of 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.HDP leader Selahattin Demirtas, blamed a murderous state for the deaths. A barbaric attack has been committed, he said.Among those killed was HDP member Kubra Meltem Mollaoglu, who was standing for parliament in the upcoming polls. - PKK halts attacks -In Istanbul, some 10,000 people marched down the main central avenue to denounce the attacks.Thousands also took to the streets in solidarity in Paris, Strasbourg and Marseille in France, as well as in Zurich in Switzerland.Turkey has experienced an upsurge in unrest in recent months, which began after over 30 people were killed in the predominantly Kurdish town of Suruc on July 20 in an attack against pro-HDP activists that was blamed on IS.The outlawed PKK accused Ankara of collaborating with the jihadists and resumed attacks on the 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 more than 1,700 Kurdish militants in weeks of bombardments of PKK targets in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq.The PKK, which took up arms in 1984 demanding an independent state for Kurds, on Saturday announced it would suspend all offensive operations against Turkish forces ahead of the polls.The HDP performed strongly in the last election in June, 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 fresh polls on November 1.

NA-144 by-poll: PTI candidate's deposit forfeited after humiliating defeat

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OKARA (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate in Okara’s NA-144 constituency Ashraf Sohna faced a humiliating defeat on Sunday’s by-election and as a result, his deposit has been confiscated, Dunya News reported.Sohna, who had joined PTI after quitting Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) contested the much hyped election but could only secure 7049 votes. As a result, his security deposit has been confiscated.The election was won by an independent candidate Riazul Haq ‘Judge’ and on the second number was Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Ali Arif.

Secretary Election Commission salutes Pak Army for peaceful by-election

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Secretary Election Commission on Sunday paid rich tributes to the Pakistan Army for ensuring peaceful by-election in NA 122 and 144, Dunya News reported.Briefing the journalists after polling ended in NA 122 and 144, Secretary Babar Yaqoob said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) letter regarding Prime Minister’s alleged violation of election code of conduct was received; however, it was not made clear what violation has the Prime Minister committed.He further said that recent elections took place under supervision of the army, adding that the army is neutral and there’s no concern that the result can be changed.The secretary said the electoral material was transported to Deputy Returning Officers’ offices under army’s supervision. He said a false statement attributed to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was published yesterday (Saturday) but the report of taking notice on Imran Khan’s audio message is not in their knowledge.He said Punjab Police also played a praiseworthy role, adding that the Election Commission commends the efforts of official personnel, Returning Officers (ROs), Deputy Returning Officers (DROs) and polling staff.

Victorious due to support of poor: Riazul Haq

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OKARA (Dunya News) – The winning candidate as per unofficial and inconclusive results, Riazul Haq said that he is victorious because of support from the poor, Dunya News reported.Talking exclusively to Dunya News, he said he will highlight the constituency’s issues in the National Assembly.Riazul Haq is an independent candidate from NA-144 constituency who was not awarded Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ticket.

Police helpless amid scuffle between PML-N, PTI workers

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – The police were seen helpless and unable to handle the constant scuffles between the passionate workers and supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Dunya News reported.The polling took place in Lahore’s NA-122 and PP-147 constituencies after which brawls and scuffles were seen between both parties’ workers.According to details, the scuffle between workers erupted at Garhi Shahu area right after the first result was announced. The loud chanting of slogans by PML-N workers right after the first result was announced provoked PTI supporters to respond as well.The loud chanted soon turned into a physical while leaders of both parties kept on advising supporters to remain peaceful.

Police: Teen left court docs about auto theft in stolen car

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say an 18-year-old man drove a stolen car to police headquarters to pick up court papers about a previous auto theft he was involved in — documents that were found in yet another stolen car.Carnell Eugene Butler now faces charges in three stolen car cases.St. Petersburg police say officers found a stolen Infiniti on Sunday. Inside, they found Butlers documents related to a June auto theft arrest.Detectives contacted Butler, who arranged to pick them up. When he arrived at police headquarters, a detective arrested Butler and found keys to a Hyundai Sonata in his pocket. The car was located a block away.It, too, had been reported stolen.Butler was being held without bond. Jail records didnt list an attorney.

Thai beauty queen to dress like a tuk-tuk at Miss Universe

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BANGKOK (AP) — The smoke-belching, ear-splitting, undisciplined rickshaws known as tuk-tuks are part of the chaos on Bangkoks clogged streets.Soon however, the tuk-tuk will stroll down a more refined runway, when Miss Thailand pays homage to her country at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant dressed as the iconic motorized rickshaw. Her outfit comes complete with headlights and handlebars.The Tuk Tuk Thailand dress will be worn by Aniporn Chalermburanawong in the national costume round at the pageant in December in the United States. It was the winning design from 356 entries in a contest held by Miss Universe Thailand.The Miss Universe Thailand organization announced the selection on its Facebook page, saying the outfit has a metallic feel and look that utilizes 3-D technology.The tuk-tuk dress will flash lights like a real tuk-tuk, said Kaveerat Kunapat, a spokeswoman for Miss Universe Thailand. It will be one of a kind.The outfit features an electric blue bustier and mini-skirt with thigh-high black tights — and a central headlight with handlebars just below the bosom. Attached to the costume is a backdrop of a tuk-tuk in Thailands national colors — red, white and blue — with six national flags, a dozen more headlights and an overhead banner that says: Thailand.Kaveerat said a 5-member panel of judges that included fine arts professors, fashion designers and Miss Thailand herself wanted to break from the past style of traditional Thai silk dresses and present something eye-catching but still representative of Thailand.Reviews of the dress were mixed. Some hailed it as unique and creative. Others cracked jokes, like one online commentator who said it looked more like an outfit from the Transformers.

Face-down dummy Halloween prank prompts repeated 911 calls

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DETROIT (AP) — A dummy placed face down in a Detroit womans front yard as a Halloween prank has prompted repeated visits by police.Larethia Haddon says police showed up Tuesday, the first day she put the dummy out. Officer Jennifer Moreno tells The Detroit News (http://detne.ws/1LlSWGC ) that officers arrived again Wednesday and Thursday.By Friday, there were no calls. Just a dummy, says Officer Shanelle Williams.Haddon says she puts the dummy face down in a different location in her yard every morning and watches the reactions from passers-by as she sips coffee. She says some have attempted CPR and once they find out its a dummy, its so hilarious.

Nawaz invites Hurriyat leader Geelani to Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on Saturday said that Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has invited Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani to visit Pakistan.The APHC spokesperson said that the leader was given a formal invitation letter from Sharif at Pakistan High Commissioner (HC) Abdul Basit’s residence. The Hurriyat leader met the HC at his residence in Indian capital over a dinner.Spokesperson said that the Pakistani PM is of the opinion that good ties with India could not established without solving the longstanding dispute over Kashmir. He quoted PM Sharif, “New Delhi’s unrealistic approach has been a big hurdle in resolution of Kashmir dispute.”The APHC said that Geelani accepted the invitation but no formal date has yet been put out.Earlier, Pakistan-India national security advisers (NSA) level talks were cancelled after pigheaded India barred APHC leaders from meeting Advisor to PM on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz. The Pakistani HC had invited Hurriyat leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Geelani for a dinner with NSA Aziz in Indian capital during his three-day visit from August 23 to 35.The three-day visit was scheduled in connection with the Ufa understanding. Aziz was to meet Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and foreign minister Sushma Swaraj.

LB polls: ECP seeks reply from Sindh govt on non-issuance of delimitation notification

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday has sought a reply from Sindh government for not issuing notification over delimitation in local bodies election.Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed to reissue LB polls notification after receiving reservations over some delimitations but the provincial government has still not implemented the court’s order.ECP stated that delayed issuance of schedule has badly affected election compaign due to which the candidates and voters are facing difficulties.ECP officials further sought reply from Chief Secretary Sindh till Monday.

NA-122 Samanabad voters irked over poorly maintained lists

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Voters in Samanabad’s polling station number 107 are facing issues as finding names in voter lists has become a daunting task.The affected voters said that the polling staff is not cooperating while they are puzzled over where they have to cast vote.Moreover, voters in polling stations 78, 79 and 80 on Lawrence Road are seeing irregularities. In Garhi Shahu, polling started with a delay due to power outages. Interrupted electricity supply in several areas including Larex Colony is causing issues.The police have erected barriers near polling stations and traffic is not allowed beyond a point.
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