Saturday 20 February 2016

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PPP forms policy guidelines regarding NAB's powers, provincial autonomy

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday has developed policy guidelines regarding the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) powers and provincial autonomy. The move comes as Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif advised NAB to act responsibly while PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari supporting the PM’s stance had also lambasted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).According the details, PPP has stated that a strong reaction will be shown in case NAB or FIA exceeded its limits. PPP leadership has stated that FIA should also be stopped from interfering in provincial matters.The PPP leadership has stated that it can extend its conditional support if government decides to introduce any amendments in laws regarding NAB and FIA’s interference in provincial autonomy.The party’s leadership said that the matter of exceeding limitations by both NAB and FIA should now be brought to its logical conclusion. It stated that both agencies’ powers should be limited as such that there was no hurdle in provincial autonomy.Sources say that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Zardari have advised PPP’s legal experts to update themselves on NAB issue.

LG by-polls in 23 districts of KP to be held today

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Local Government (LG) by-polls will be held today (Sunday) in 23 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Polling will begin at 8:00 am in the morning up and will continue up until 5:00 pm n the evening.According to the details, 609 polling stations have been formed for the LG by-elections from which 278 have been declared as extremely sensitive while 244 have been said to be of mild sensitivity.More than four thousand police officers and Frontier Corps (FC) Levies’ officers have been appointed for the polls while Pak army soldiers will take responsibility if need arises.The competitive polls will be held between 828 candidates.It is pertinent to mention here that 574 candidates have already been designated without any contest.Meanwhile more than three thousand seats for the minorities, while 542 seats for women remain vacant as of yet.

Dunya News' report on Abbasi Shaheed hospital, Governor Sindh takes action

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – A report shown on the deteriorating condition of Abbasi Shaheed hospital in Karachi by Dunya News program ‘Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath’ have highlighted the issued faced by patients at the hospital. Upon shedding light on the issue, Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad arrived at the hospital and has ordered action for resolving the problem.Governor Sindh visited different departments of the hospital and observed the facilities being dispensed in the hospital. Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad also asked from the patients about their condition and heard the plight of their families.Talking to the media, Governor Sindh stated that action was being taken after media shed light on the issue. He stated that they are now trying to restore the old facilities being dispensed in the hospital as soon as possible so that the problems of citizens can be eliminated.

Karachi: Dr. Asim Hussains' right hand man Shakeel goes missing

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) former Federal Minister and arrested suspect Dr. Asim Hussain’s right hand man Shakeel went missing late Saturday night from FB area of Karachi. According to sources, his family has been unable to contact him while residents of the area have contacted police into the matter.Police officials have stated no report of the incident has been registered as of yet nor any request has been lodged in any police station of the central district.Police say legal action will only be taken after a report has been registered.

Karachi: Several citizens robbed despite crackdown against crime

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Several citizens including Dunya News’ Assignment Editor was robbed late Saturday night from various areas of the city despite the ongoing crackdown against crime in the Provincial Capital.According to the details, gangs of dacoits kept looting citizens near Lal Kohti Shaharah-e-Faisal area. Many citizens including Dunya News’ Assignment Editor Khalid Zaman were robbed of their mobile phones and cash while police of the Ferozabad police station remained oblivious to the ongoing looting.Meanwhile two robbers were arrested during raid by supermarket police. Officers recovered ammunition as well from the suspects. The arrested robbers were busy in looting shops and citizens in the area.On the other hand an individual was injured in a firing incident near Baldia Town Number 7 area.Two cars collided in Maripur area which left 6 injured while 3people including 2 children were injured when a car rolled over near Baloch Colony.2 more were injured in a traffic accident in Johar More area of Gulistan-e-Johar.Meanhwhile, adacoit nabbed by citizens while looting in Darkashan area of Karachi turned to be the son of a Medical Legal Officer (MLO) of Abbasi Shaheed hospital. Citizens thrashed the robber and then handed him over to the police.According to the police, the culprit’s mother is also a doctor in a private hospital.

Karachi: Police officers turn on each other as dispute turns ugly

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Police officers turned on each other as a personal dispute amongst them intensified and quickly turned ugly. The residential area of Orangi Town turned into a battlefield as fighting broke out amongst the officers.Residents of the area angered by the chaos and lawlessness of the police brawl thrashed the officers who arrived in the area for their own personal fights. The police mobile unit also suffered damages as residents pelted the vehicle with rocks.However, officers of the concerned police station of the area arrived and dispelled the protesting residents and took the culprits of the incident into custody.According to the police, the fighting officers were indeed a part of the police department.Police are recording the statements of those in custody and an investigation into the matter is underway.

Karachi: Dacoit turns out to be son of MLO Abbasi Shaheed hospital

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – A dacoit nabbed by citizens while looting late Saturday night in Darkashan area of Karachi turned to be the son of aMedical Legal Officer (MLO) ofAbbasi Shaheed hospital. Citizens thrashed the robber and then handed him over to the police.According to the police, the culprit’s mother is also a doctor in a private hospital. Police say that the felon’s parents will be contacted and updated on the situation.The suspect was involved in numerous cases of mobile snatching. Police further said that the suspect’s accomplices will also be arrested soon.

Sindh govt should go to court if doubts in KMC case: Interior Ministry

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – In a statement issued by the Interior Ministry, the Spokesperson has said that the Sindh government should head towards the court if it has any doubts regarding the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) case. The statement also said that Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) leaders are creating conflict in the investigation of corruption cases by repeatedly hurling baseless criticism towards the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).The Spokesperson further said that Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhary Nisar had offered PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari a court scrutiny of all Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cases if Zaradri wanted.The Spokesperson stated that a request for a court commission and scrutiny could be lodged next week if the PPP leadership wanted.Earlier Sindh government had issued a statement saying that they were accepting the offer of Judicial Commission, made by the Federal government, to investigate the operation carried out by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and FIA.Nisar made this offer after Asif Ali Zardari expressed his concerns over powers of the institutions in Sindh.The statement issued by Sindh Government’s spokesperson also stated that NAB and FIA were exceeding their limits. The statement mentioned that FIA had taken away 1500 files of KMC and hopefully judicial commission will clarify misunderstandings on this issue.

Ali Zafar after music indulges himself in cricket mania

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya news) - Ali Zafar after music began to learn bowling tactics, on Saturday, reported Dunya news.According to details, after casting his voice spell, Islamabad United brand ambassador, Ali Zafar, arrived in practice session. Popular singer learned bowling tactics from team director, Waseem Akram.Following PSL increasing activities, Islamabad United also geared up. In Dubai, United team exerted itself in net practice and improved its performance. Islamabad United’s brand ambassador Ali Zafar is not only fond of music but also loves cricket.Ali Zafar with international players showed his bowling and amused his fans. Brand ambassador PSL and cricket director United legend Waseem Akram also taught bowling tactics to Ali Zafar. Before that, on opening ceremony of Islamabad United, Ali Zafar learned from Misbah-ul-haq the bating tactics and spread colors of happiness in the event.

Ali Zafar after music indulges himself in cricket mania

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya news) - Ali Zafar after music began to learn bowling tactics, on Saturday, reported Dunya news.According to details, after spreading his voice magic, Islamabad Uniteds brand ambassador, Ali Zafar, arrived in practice session. Popular singer learned bowling tactics from team director, Waseem Akram.Following PSL increasing activities, Islamabad United also geared up. In Dubai, United team exerted itself in net practice and improved its performance. Islamabad United’s brand ambassador Ali Zafar is not only fond of music but also loves cricket.Ali Zafar with international players showed his bowling and amused his fans. Brand ambassador PSL and cricket director United, legend Waseem Akram also taught bowling tactics to Ali Zafar.Before that, on opening ceremony of Islamabad United, Ali Zafar learned bating tactics from Misbah-ul-haqand spread colors of happiness in the event.

Jati Umra: PM Nawaz meets yesteryear Indian actress Sharmila Tagore

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RAIWIND (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on Saturday once again proved that Pakistan is an example to be followed in hospitality as he met with the renowned yesteryear Indian actress and celebrity of Bollywood cinema, Sharmila Tagore, at his residence in Jati Umra near Raiwind Lahore. PM’s daughter and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz was also present during the meeting.Tagore had earlier arrived in the Provincial Capital to attend the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) upon which PM sent an invite to the veteran celebrity. Tagore accepted PM Nawaz’s invitation and following in the footsteps of her country’s head of state Narendra Modi, arrived at the Nawaz residence.PM Nawaz introduced the Superstar to his family and even held a lavish banquet in her honor.Tagore was a leading name in the Indian cinema with classic movie hits like ‘Mausam’ and ‘Aradhana’ to her name. She has won numerous prestigious awards for her splendid performances throughout her acting career.

Recognised Libya govt condemns US strike on jihadists

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TRIPOLI (AFP) - Libyas internationally recognised government Saturday condemned a US air strike west of Tripoli believed to have killed a top Islamic State group operative and dozens of others the previous day.In a statement, the government, based in the far east of the country, denounced the raid targeting an IS training camp in Sabratha, saying it was not coordinated with the authorities and was a clear and flagrant violation of sovereignty of the Libyan state.Fridays US air strike was believed to have killed Noureddine Chouchane, suspected of being behind the mass murder of tourists on a Tunisian beach, but it also killed two kidnapped Serbian embassy employees.US officials said Chouchane, also known as Sabir, had been planning attacks against American and other Western interests along with other jihadists.Chouchane is suspected of being behind both the beach attack in July 2015 near the Tunisian city of Sousse that killed 38 tourists, including 30 Britons, and an attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunis that killed 21 tourists and a policeman in March 2015.Both attacks were claimed by IS.Oil-rich Libya has had rival administrations since the summer of 2014.The internationally recognised government fled Tripoli after a militia alliance including Islamists overran the capital in August that year.The alliance has established its own administration and parliament called the General National Congress.The United Nations is pushing both sides to back a unity government to tackle jihadists and people-smugglers.

Football: Suarez, Neymar open up nine-point Barca lead

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MADRID (AFP) - Barcelona moved nine points clear at the top of La Liga thanks to first-half goals from Luis Suarez and Neymar despite an unconvincing display in a 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Saturday.Suarez opened the scoring early on with his 41st goal of the season, but Willian Jose deservedly levelled for the hosts inside 10 minutes.Neymar restored the lead from close range before the break, but the European champions had to withstand a late onslaught from the Canary Islanders to stretch their unbeaten run in all competitions to 32 games.Barcas closest challengers Atletico Madrid can cut the gap when they host Villarreal, whilst third-placed Real Madrid, who are now 10 points adrift of Barca, travel to Malaga on Sunday.To win titles you have to suffer and weve now had a couple of games away from home where we have struggled, Suarez told Canal Plus.It is always nice to play in a different way and win games easily, but these are the games which win you the league.Despite facing Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday, Barcelona boss Luis Enrique rested only Gerard Pique, whilst Sergio Busquets was also suspended from the side that is expected to start at the Emirates.The star trio of Lionel Messi, Suarez and Neymar started once more and bore fruit after just six minutes as Suarez extended his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo as La Ligas top scorer with his 25th Liga goal of the campaign.Andres Iniestas perfectly weighted pass freed Jordi Alba down the left and his low cross was fired into the roof of the net by Suarez at the back post.However, just as in their win at Sporting Gijon in midweek, Barca conceded minutes after scoring the opener as Jonthan Vieras brilliant backheel teed up Jose to drive home the equaliser.Unlike the majority of Barcas opponents, Las Palmas were determined to take the game to the visitors, but in doing so left themselves exposed at the back against the most feared attacking trio in the world.Javi Varas made fine saves to deny Messi and Andres Iniesta in quick succession before Suarez somehow headed wide when completely unmarked from Messis free-kick.However, the former Liverpool striker redeemed himself with brilliant play down the right in the build-up to Barcas second as from his cutback Varas again denied Messi, but the ball fell perfectly for Neymar to slam home the rebound.Suarez had a golden chance to put the game to bed after the break as Varas made another remarkable save from point-blank range after a great knockdown by Dani Alves.And with Barca tiring in the final quarter, Las Palmas had a host of chances to snatch a point.Firstly, Claudio Bravo dived to his left to parry Vieras effort before Jose fired into the side-netting.Sergio Araujo came closest to an equaliser when his shot across Bravo flew inches past the far post and the Argentine had another great chance a minute from time when he couldnt divert a loose ball inside the are on target with Bravo flapping.However, it was Barca who should have set the seal on an eighth consecutive league win when Neymar fired straight at Varas with just the keeper to beat in stoppage time.

Football: Albion star Brunt pelted with coins by own fans

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LONDON (AFP) - West Bromwich Albion defender Chris Brunt was pelted with coins by his own clubs fans after their surprise FA Cup fifth round defeat at Reading on Saturday.Brunt had gone over to applaud Albions travelling fans following their 3-1 loss to the second tier side, but the mood turned sour and he went down clutching his face as coins rained down from angry supporters.Northern Ireland international Brunt then confronted a group of Albion fans before being led away by captain Darren Fletcher after giving his shirt to a supporter.The 31-year-old said a coin had been thrown at him and was quick to condemn the fans behaviour.I was walking towards our supporters at the end, and they thought it was okay to throw a coin at their own players. Im disgusted, Brunt told BBC Sport.If they want to come forward and say they dont like what theyve seen then thats fine. Fans are frustrated we were 1-0 up and lost.They paid a lot of money to come, but a small minority spoilt it. There were young kids there. I was absolutely disgusted and ashamed.

Russia pledges more Syria raids, opposition sets truce terms

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BEIRUT (AFP) - Russia pledged Saturday to continue backing Syrian government forces against terrorism, as a key opposition group said it would support a proposed truce only if regime supporters halted their fire.World powers have been pushing for a so-called cessation of hostilities to pave the way for renewed negotiations to end Syrias war, nearly five years after it began.But the truce has proved elusive so far, failing to emerge by Friday as originally proposed, even as fighting has intensified on the ground and tensions have risen between Russia and opposition backer Turkey.Russia said UN-led talks on the ceasefire scheduled for Saturday had been postponed to an unspecified later date, raising fresh concerns about whether the truce could be implemented.Russian and US officials met on Friday to try to hammer out the details of the proposed ceasefire, but have yet to outline any concrete proposals.- Opposition sets truce terms -The head of the key High Negotiations Committee (HNC) opposition umbrella group said in statement that it would agree to a temporary truce only if regime backers halted fire.Riad Hijab said any ceasefire must be reached with international mediation and with guarantees obliging Russia, Iran and their sectarian militias and mercenaries to stop fighting.The statement, issued after a meeting of the HNC, said the opposition wants to respond positively to international efforts to stop the Syrian bloodbath.But... there will not be a truce unless fighting stops simultaneously on the part of all the belligerents, sieges are lifted, humanitarian aid is delivered to those in need, and prisoners, particularly women and children, are released, it said.But on the ground, there has been little sign that the various parties to the increasingly complicated conflict are preparing to halt operations.Turkey again shelled Kurdish-led forces on Saturday, a day after the United Nations Security Council rejected a Russian bid to halt Turkish military action in Syria.Moscow expressed regret that the resolution had been rejected, and said it was concerned at the growing tension at the Syrian-Turkish border.Turkey has been firing artillery rounds into Syrias northern Aleppo province for the last week, in a bid to stem the advances of a Kurdish-led coalition that has seized territory from rebels.Ankara is a key backer of the Syrian opposition, and is fiercely opposed to both President Bashar al-Assads regime and the powerful Syrian Kurdish Peoples Protection Units (YPG) militia.It accuses the YPG of being the Syrian affiliate of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, which has waged a decades-long insurgency against Ankara.The YPG is the leading component of a joint Kurdish-Arab force that has swept through parts of northern Aleppo province in recent days, taking territory from rebels that Turkey backs.The advance by the Syrian Democratic Forces alliance has angered Turkey, which fears the Kurds are trying to unite several Kurdish-majority regions in north and northeastern Syria to create a contiguous zone on the border.- Peace talks resumption delayed -Meanwhile, Syrian regime forces have also advanced in Aleppo province, backed by air strikes by Russia which began an aerial campaign in support of the government in September.On Saturday, government troops seized 18 villages around the road east from Aleppo city towards the Islamic State group stronghold of Raqa, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said.The advances secure the regimes grip on a stretch of some 40 kilometres (25 miles) of the highway, which passes by the Kweyris military airport that government forces recaptured with Russian help in November.Moscow said Saturday it would continue to provide assistance and help to the armed forces of Syria in their offensive actions against terrorists.Russia says its strikes target terrorists, but the opposition and its backers accuse Moscow of focusing on moderate and Islamist rebels rather than jihadists such as IS.More than 260,000 people have been killed in Syria since the conflict began, with half the population displaced, including over four million overseas.The most recent attempt to find a political solution to the war collapsed earlier this month, with UN envoy Staffan de Mistura initially proposing a February 25 date for talks to try to resume.But he acknowledged on Friday that the date was no longer realistically possible, and that at least 10 days of preparations were still needed.
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