Wednesday 16 March 2016

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PAF Air Chief Marshal visits Australia, meets counter part

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman Wednesday met with his Australian counterpart Leo Davies during a visit to the country. Aman discussed matters pertaining to Operation Zarb-e-Azb and professional interests with the Australian Air Chief Marshal.PAF’s head Aman is on a visit to Australia to attend the Air Power conference. During his visit, the PAF’s Air Chief Marshal highlighted the role of Pakistan’s military and air force during Operation Zarb-e-Azb to his Australian counterpart.The Australian head of air force lauded PAF’s performance and its successes against terrorists in the operation.

Multan: NA-153 by-elections to be held today

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MULTAN (Dunya News) – By-polls for Multan’s NA-153 constituency Jalalpur Pirwala district will be held today (Thursday). Police and army soldiers will be deployed at 75 extremely sensitive polling stations.According to the details, the constituency will be contested by 13 candidates including Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s (PML-N) Rana Qasim Noon, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Ghulam Abbas Khakhi and Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Akram Kinhoon. The election campaign of each concerned candidate was run vigorously by PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz, PTI chairman Imran Khan and PPP leader Yousaf Raza Gillani.3,79962 voters will be exercising their voting rights at 276 polling stations out of which 75 have been declared extremely sensitive.A seat left vacant due to Dewan Ashiq’s fake degree case is being contested by Professor Lajpal as an independent candidate. 6 officers have been designated for his security as well.

Sartaj Aziz to meet Sushma Swaraj today

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POKHARA (Dunya News) – Pakistani foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad held an informal meeting with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on the sidelines of a meeting of SAARC foreign ministers in the Nepalese resort town of Pokhara and discussed bilateral issues.According to Indian media, Prime Minister’s Nawaz Sharif adviser on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz is scheduled to meet India’s external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of a meeting of SAARC foreign ministers in the Nepalese resort town of Pokhara today (Thursday).It is further learnt that India will raise the issue of Pathankot air base attack investigation during the meeting.

Islamabad: Two killed in road accident

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – According to details, the hydraulic system of a dumper suddenly opened and it collided with a overhead bridge in the jurisdiction of G-9 Police Station of Islamabad on Wednesday, critically injuring driver Muhammad Amir and helper Abdul Razzaq. A car and a motorcycle coming from behind also collided with the dumpers resulting in injuries to two more persons.Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital where driver of dumper Muhammad Amir and helper Abdul Razzaq succumbed to their wounds.

Oil prices rebound as producers agree to April meeting

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NEW YORK (AFP) - Oil prices rebounded Wednesday as news of an April meeting of producers to limit petroleum output overshadowed a build in US oil inventories.US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for April delivery gained $2.12 (5.8 percent) at $38.46 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.Brent North Sea oil for May delivery rose $1.59 (4.1 percent) to $40.33 a barrel in London. Qatars energy minister, Mohammed al-Sada, said key producers from within and outside the OPEC cartel will meet April 17 in Doha in an effort to stabilize the oil market.The initiative is backed by 15 countries accounting for some 73 percent of global oil output, said the oil minister, who also serves as president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak, who supports the initiative, said producers could draft a common declaration ahead of the gathering of countries intention to freeze their oil production at a level not higher than that of January. Novak said Wednesday that Iran had indicated that it is ready to participate in the meeting.US commercial petroleum stocks rose 1.3 million barrels to 523.2 million barrels in the week ending March 11, a record high, according to US Department of Energy data.Andy Lipow, head of Houston energy consultancy Lipow Oil Associates, said the market gave more weight to the Qatar announcement than to news that US oil inventories remain lofty.The market is actually reacting to the fact that OPEC and non-OPEC producers are going to have a meeting to discuss a production freeze in April, Lipow said.The meeting is probably the first step in many for producers to decide whether theyre going to cut production later on in the year and how to accommodate Irans return on the oil market, he said.

Dollar sinks as Fed forecasts slower rate hikes

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NEW YORK (AFP) - The dollar dived Wednesday after the Federal Reserve forecast a slower path for future rate hikes and cut its growth outlook for the US economy.The Feds policy arm, the Federal Open Market Committee, concluded a two-day meeting with a statement announcing the benchmark federal funds rate would remain at 0.25-0.5 percent, where it was set in December.The rate decision was expected, but the overall tone of the FOMC statement, citing the impact of the global slowdown and world markets turmoil, was more dovish than many had anticipated.The FOMC forecast indicated expectations for just two rate hikes this year; in December, it pointed to four increases.The dollar, which was trading higher than the euro minutes before the FOMC policy statement, fell sharply, ending the day down 1.0 percent against the euro at $1.1226.The dollar fell 0.5 percent against the yen, buying 112.57 yen, and was lower against other major currencies.Investors punished the dollar because (Fed Chair) Janet Yellen failed to emphasize that two more rate hikes are expected this year and instead spent the large part of her testimony talking about the troubles in the US and global economy, said Kathy Lien of BK Asset Management.The magnitude of the dollars reaction signals that investors were waiting for a reason to sell dollars, she said.

Entertainers Afridi and Gayle star in T20 triumphs

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MUMBAI (AFP) - Chris Gayle smashed a century and Shahid Afridi rediscovered his boom with the bat as the veteran destroyers powered the West Indies and Pakistan to victories at the World Twenty20 Wednesday.Gayle struck 11 sixes at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium in a 47-ball century as the West Indies comfortably chased down Englands total of 182 for six with 11 balls remaining in their tournament opener.Afridi starred with bat and ball as he skippered Pakistan to a comprehensive 55-run victory against Bangladesh in Kolkata, drawing a line under his teams troubled build-up.Both men had faced some hostile headlines in recent weeks and they revelled in their triumphs, with Gayle saying he had been on a mission to entertain his team-mate Sulieman Benn.Gayle triggered a firestorm in January when he asked an Australian TV presenter for a date live on air during the Big Bash League.But in his post-match TV interview after Wednesdays innings, he said his fantastic innings was designed to impress his drinking buddy Benn.Before I went out Sulieman said youre going to entertain me, said a beaming Gayle after hitting the third fastest international T20 century.I wanted to entertain my team-mate -- hes my drinking partner as well.After his blistering 19-ball 49 helped Pakistan post a commanding total of 201 for five, Afridi took two key wickets in a tidy spell that helped limit Bangladesh to 146 for six from their 20 overs.A relieved Afridi, accused in some quarters of being a traitor for saying he received more love from Indian than Pakistani fans, said he was proud to have led by his example.Its a big event and I thought I should take responsibility as the captain, Afridi said after being named man-of-the-match.While his batting pyrotechnics once earned him the nickname Boom Boom, Afridi has endured a torrid time at the crease in the last couple of years and some observers felt his ability to play a match-winning innings had gone for good.But after promoting himself to number four in the order, Afridi smacked four boundaries and four sixes to help Pakistan register their second highest score in T20s.I was hungry. I was keen to perform well for my country... As senior player, I had to lead by example, he said.Little had gone right for Pakistan in recent weeks. After a dismal showing in the Asia Cup, they had to delay their departure to India for the World T20 in a row over security.But everything fell into place once Afridi stepped onto the Eden Gardens surface where he won the toss and opted to bat.He was soon vindicated when Ahmed Shehzad (52) and Mohammad Hafeez (64) hit entertaining fifties to stitch a 95-run second wicket partnership and lay a solid foundation for others to build on.Bangladesh were never really in the hunt and got off to a dreadful start when opener Sarkar was bowled by Mohammad Amir with only the third ball.The in-form Tamim Iqbal and Sabbir Rahman put on 43 for the second wicket, but they both fell victim to Afridi and Bangladeshs chase fell away.Amir, on the comeback trail after serving a prison sentence and a five-year ban for spot-fixing, ended with impressive figures of 2-27.All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put up some resistance, top-scoring with an unbeaten 50, but his knock never looked like altering the outcome.The match in Mumbai turned out to similarly one-sided with Englands score proving to be well within the reach of the West Indies.Joe Root top-scored for England with a tidy 48, including two exquisite sixes, off 36 balls.A late flurry from England skipper Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler gave their innings a bit of momentum at the end. But Morgan admitted that England had hoped to put 200 on the board before Gayle let rip.After a relatively quiet start, Gayle hit two consecutive sixes off spinner Adil Rashid in the ninth over as the West Indies sat at 85 for two at the half-way stage of their innings.Gayle, 36, then repeated the feat against Ben Stokes in the 11th as he single-handedly took control of the Windies assault.With Chris experience it was easy really in the end, said West Indies captain Darren Sammy.

Women's World T20: West Indies beat Pakistan by 4 runs

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CHENNAI (Dunya News) West Indies women beat Pakistan by four runs in a low scoring match of the Womens T20 World Cup 2016 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai on Wednesday.Pakistan women’s team skipper, Sana Mir won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pakistani bowlers put up a spirited performance as they restricted the West Indies side to 103 for the loss of eight wickets. West Indies skipper Stafanie Taylor was the top scorer with 40 runs while HK Matthews and MR Aguilleira scored 15 runs each while SA Campbelle contributed 14 runs and SACA King made 12 runs.Anam Amin was top wicket taker for Pakistan claiming 4 wickets by giving away just 16 runs. Sadia Yousuf was the other successful bowler who took two wickets and conceded only 14 runs.Chasing a low total of 104 to win, Pakistna suffered an early blow when opener Javeria Khan was hit by a bouncer from Shamilia Connell on the in the first over, and was stretchered off.Javeria Khan was taken to hospital for a precautionary CT scan, but was OK.Sidra Ameen and Bismah Maroof steadied Pakistan innings with a 40-run second wicket partnership but West Indies off-spinner Anisa Mohammed claimed Sidra Ameen wicket in the ninth over of Pakistan innings. Sidra made 20 runs. She then removed Aliya Riyaz(2) and Maroof (22) in the 11th.Muneeba Ali (15), Sana Mir (18) and Asmavia Iqbal (19) batted well but failed to guide their side to victory as Pakistan were restricted to 99 for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs.Anisa Mohammed claimed 3 wickets by giving away 25 runs while SL Quintyne and DJS Dottin chipped in with one wicket each.

'Pumped' Gayle blows away England at World T20

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MUMBAI (AFP) - Chris Gayle said he had been on a mission to entertain after his scorching century propelled the West Indies to a six-wicket win against England in their World Twenty20 opener Wednesday.The powerful left-hander smashed 11 sixes and five fours as the Windies successfully chased down Englands score of 182 for six at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium and then revealed that he had been inspired by an appeal from one of his team-mates.I was pumped today. Before I went out, Sulieman Benn said entertain me, Gayle explained after hitting the third fastest international T20 century off 47 balls.I wanted to entertain my team-mate -- hes my drinking partner as well.The guys who play the IPL know its a good wicket so we knew we always had a chance to chase it down, he added.Destructive opener Gayle was largely off-strike in the opening stages of the Super 10 Group One clash but lit up the tournament when the opportunity came his way.He hit two consecutive sixes off spinner Adil Rashid in the ninth over as the West Indies sat at 85 for two at the half-way stage of their innings.Gayle, 36, then repeated the feat against Ben Stokes in the 11th as he single-handedly took control of the Windies assault on Englands total.Opener Johnson Charles had gone for nought in the first over while Marlon Samuels had made a speedy 37 before being caught deep by David Willey off Rashid.Denesh Ramdin went for 12 while Dwayne Bravo could manage only two, but Gayle, who was later named player of the match, remained destructive as partners fell around him.The Jamaican, who was accused of sexism after he asked an Australian TV presenter for a date live on air in January during the Big Bash League, hit one monstrous six after another.He clinched his century in the 18th over with a quick single as he finished on 100 not out from 48 balls.Andre Russell hit the winning run as the West Indies beat the target set them in 18.1 overs.With Chris experience it was easy really in the end, said West Indies captain Darren Sammy.England skipper Eoin Morgan described Gayles performance as outstanding, conceding that he was the only difference between the two sides. Tonight was his moment, Morgan told reporters at his post-match press conference. If wed taken Gayles wicket early we have got right into them.Englands stand came after Sammy won the toss and elected to field.Joe Root top-scored for England with a tidy 48, including two exquisite sixes, off 36 balls.England skipper Eoin Morgan had promised his charges would bat aggressively but they looked nervy in the opening stages and took their time getting runs on the board.They posted just five runs in the opening two overs before openers Jason Roy and Alex Hales began to get into their groove as England reached 36-0 after four overs. But right-handed batsman Roy was expertly caught at midwicket in the fifth over for 15 by a diving Samuel Badree off Russell, sporting an orange mohawk hairstyle.Hales and number three Root then struck up a healthy partnership as England quickened their run-rate, reaching 81 for one after 10 overs.The partnership was at 55 runs when six foot seven inches left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn bowled Hales in the 12th over with Englands opener having made 28.Root then went when he miss-hit a Russell delivery straight to Jerome Taylor, who pouched the ball with ease at mid-off.Jos Buttler made 30, including three sixes, before being caught by Carlos Brathwaite in the deep, while Morgan scored 27 not out.180 was competitive but we would have liked 200. At no stage did we really get going, said Morgan.

Proud Afridi powers Pakistan to big opening win

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KOLKATA (AFP) - Proud captain Shahid Afridi said he had been determined to lead by example Wednesday after starring in Pakistans demolition of Bangladesh, drawing a line under his sides troubled World Twenty20 build-up.The big-hitting Afridi, accused in some quarters of being a traitor ahead of his teams World T20 opener, silenced his critics with a devastating blitz with the bat before taking two key wickets in a 55-run victory.The allrounders blistering 19-ball 49 helped Pakistan post a commanding total of 201 for five and his bowling was instrumental in restricting Bangladesh to 146 for six from their 20 overs.The result was particularly satisfying for man-of-the-match Afridi who had been under fire back home after saying at the weekend that Pakistan received more love from Indian fans than from supporters back home.Its a big event and I thought I should take responsibility as the captain, Afridi said after being named man-of-the-match.While his batting pyrotechnics once earned him the nickname Boom Boom, Afridi has endured a torrid time at the crease in the last couple of years and some observers felt his ability to play a match-winning innings had gone for good.But after promoting himself to number four in the order, Afridi smacked four boundaries and four sixes to help Pakistan register their second highest score in T20s.I love to give a chance to the other batsmen but sometimes you need extra effort in a big event, said a beaming Afridi.I was hungry. I was keen to perform well for my country... As senior player, I had to lead by example.Captaincy is not an easy job, but when the team gives you 100 percent, I enjoy it. People expect me to bat and bowl as well and I enjoy both.Little had gone right for Pakistan in recent weeks. After a dismal showing in the Asia Cup, they had to delay their departure to India for the World T20 in a row over security.But everything fell into place once Afridi stepped onto the Eden Gardens surface where he won the toss and opted to bat.His decision was soon vindicated when Ahmed Shehzad (52) and Mohammad Hafeez (64) hit entertaining fifties to stitch a 95-run second wicket partnership and lay a solid foundation for others to build on.The duo combined the right dose of caution and aggression to blunt the Bangladesh bowling attack, with the Tigers captain Mashrafe Mortaza unable to stem the tide in the absence of injured bowler Mustafizur Rahman.Shehzad, who was recalled after missing the recent Asia Cup, reached his fifth T20 international half-century in 35 deliveries while Hafeez struck seven fours and two sixes in his 42-ball stay.The only bright spot for Bangladesh was a moment of brilliance in the field when Soumya Sarkar took a breathtaking catch on the boundary to end Hafeezs innings.Bangladesh were never really in the hunt and got off to a dreadful start when opener Sarkar was bowled by Mohammad Amir with only the third ball.The in-form Tamim Iqbal and Sabbir Rahman put on 43 for the second wicket, but they both fell victim to Afridi and Bangladeshs chase fell away.Amir, on the comeback trail after serving a prison sentence and a five-year ban for spot-fixing, ended with impressive figures of 2-27.All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put up some resistance, top-scoring with an unbeaten 50, but his knock never looked like altering the outcome.Mortaza said it was always going to be a struggle to overhaul Pakistans total and his teams poor start had rendered it almost impossible as early as the sixth over.Shakib batted very well and we got 150, so its not that bad, he said.We have to bowl better, we didnt bowl well today.Pakistans next match is against arch rivals India in Kolkata on Saturday while Bangladeshs second assignment is against Australia on March 21.

Pervaiz Musharraf all set for overseas travel for treatment

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Former President of Pakistan General (Retd) Pervaiz Musharraf Thursday is all set for his overseas travel, according to sources. A travel thorugh a chartered airplane or air ambulance is being discussed. A air ticket of a private airline bound for Dubai was also booked earlier in this regard. His departure is expected within a few hours.Earlier today, Supreme Court upheld Sindh High Court’s verdict of omitting former president’s name from the ECL, lifting condition on his foreign visits.In a short verdict, Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali announced that the government’s appeal had been disposed off. But he said that the government or a separate court could technically pass a fresh travel ban if they provided valid reasons.All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Secretary General Dr Amjad had stated that the former military ruler of the country Pervez Musharraf will go abroad for a couple of months in order to get treatment.Amjad said that Musharraf’s first stop will be Dubai but his doctors will decide after consultation as to where he will be treated. He further added that the former president will face the cases brought up against him after he returns to the country.In response to the ban uplift, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly (NA) Khursheed Shah has said that it is clear after Supreme Court’s (SC) order that Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif is willing to allow former president Pervez Musharraf to travel abroad.Shah said that the government dropped Musharraf’s issue in judiciary’s lap to get rid of it. He stated that what political parties could do when the victim of the former dictator, Nawaz Sharif is himself maintaining silence on the issue.

Mustafa Kamal likely to reveal new additions to group today

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Former Mayor Karachi Mustafa Kamal and his team look set to deal new blows to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) as political leaders reorganize their allegiances. Kamal and his team are likely to reveal new addition to their group in an improtant press conference today (Thursday).Former leader of MQM Anees Qaimkhani has stated that people are contacting him from all over the Sindh province. He added that further ‘wickets will fall’ in the press conference.Kamal’s new party has already seen the likes of Dr Sagheer Ahmed, Raza Haroon, Waseem Aftab and Iftikhar Alam, all dissenting from their former party MQM.Earlier, in an exclusive talk with Dunya News, former Mayor Karachi had stated that he was aware of actions during his time in MQM which was primarily the reason why he had left the party. Kamal added that his new party’s rally in April will be historic.Meanwhile former MQM senior leader Raza Haroon stated that apart from MQM, influential names of other political parties were also in contact with him.

Six victims of Peshawar bus blast laid to rest in Mardan

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Six victims who lost their lives when a bomb ripped through a Peshawar Civil Secretariat bus killing 15 and wounding 44 in Peshawar’s crowded shopping district of Saddar were laid to rest Wednesday in Mardan.Residents and citizens were stricken with grief during the funeral over the loss of innocent lives.Ismail Khan Bacha, a resident of Takhut Bhai, was also amongst those who departed from this world in the bomb blast. Ismail Khan was the only brother of his 4 sisters and the sole breadwinner of the family. He had apparently climbed aboard bound for work-related duties.Another tragic story is that of Inam who was accompanying his father but lost his life during the attack.No group has so far claimed responsibility for the explosion, which took place as the bus carrying mainly government employees was passing through the Saddar areaPolice official and hospital authorities confirmed the incident and casualties.Bomb disposal officials said a four-kilogramme (nine-pound) improvised explosive device (IED) had been planted near the bus’s gas cylinder and appeared to have been detonated remotely.Further reading: 15 killed in Peshawar Civil Secretariat bus blast

Aware of my actions, left MQM due to this: Mustafa Kamal

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Former Mayor Karachi Mustafa Kamal Wednesday stated that he was aware of his actions during his time in Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), which was primarily the reason why he had left the party. Kamal added that his new party’s rally in April will be historic. Meanwhile former MQM senior leader Raza Haroon stated that apart from MQM, influential names of other political parties were also in contact with him.In an exlcusive talk with Dunya News, former Mayor Karachi stated that apart from changing his party, he had changed himself as well.Speaking on the occasion, Haroon stated that he had a lot of friends in MQM who should remain happy but should not have any illusions at the same time, as many other influential name of other political parties were also in contact with him.Kamal and his team stated that Pakistan’s development and prosperity was their party’s manifesto. They stated that they are prepared to welcome any individual in their party who wants to play a part in the country’s progress.

'Don't call him killer'; Moazzam Ali's wife sends legal notice to Kamal

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Former Mayor Karachi Mustafa Kamal was seen in hot water Wednesday as the wife of Moazzam Ali, one of the prime accused in slain Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr. Imran Farooq’s murder case, sent a legal notice to Kamal for calling her husband a ‘killer’ during his controversial press conference earlier. Ali’s spouse, Sadia Bano, has also demanded a public apology from the former Mayor otherwise legal action shall be taken, she said.Bano stated that Kamal, in his press conference on 13th March, referred to her husband as a murderer whereas his case was still under hearing and no decision has yet been taken by the court pertaining to the case.The legal notice sent through Advocate Johar Abid states that Kamal’s statements had tarnished the reputation of Ali and his family for which Kamal should offer a public apology.
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