Wednesday 23 March 2016

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Pakistan Day celebrations at UN, diplomats from 140 countries participated

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NEW York (Dunya News) - For the first time in the history, Pakistan Day celebrations were held at the General Assembly hall of the United Nations. Diplomats from 140 countries, UN officials, representatives of civil society, media and members of the Pakistani diaspora were present on the occasion.A concert titled Sufi Night: Music of Peace was held to mark Pakistans National Day under the theme of global peace and harmony, with the renowned Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan presenting his famous songs.Pakistan ambassador to the UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi, while talking the Dunya News said that she is very proud at the presentation of Pakistani culture at the United Nation. She further said that representatives from 140 countries came to listen our music.UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon congratulated the government and people of Pakistan on Pakistans National Day. Ban Ki-moon in his message said: “I am sorry to be out of the country because I am missing what is sure to be a truly unforgettable concert. I extend my warmest welcome to tonight’s performers and my gratitude to Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi and the Mission of Pakistan for hosting. What a wonderful way to celebrate Pakistan’s National Day I send my warmest congratulation to the people and Government of Pakistan on this auspicious occasion”.

More than 150 Pakistani traders stranded at Moscow Airport

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MOSCOW (Dunya News) – According to details, Pakistani traders were not granted entry by the immigration authorities at the Moscow Airport because of immigration concerns rose after the deadly Brussels attacks. More than 150 Pakistani traders reached Moscow Airport at 2:30pm on the invitation of an electronics firm from Russia but they were denied immigration at the airport.It is pertinent to mention here that the Pakistani businessmen have been kept in a room at the airport without food and water and no official from Pakistan embassy in Russia came to their rescue so far. At least 80 of the stranded businessmen are from Karachi.

Oil market sinks as US crude inventories surge

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NEW YORK (AFP) - World oil prices sank Wednesday on news that US crude inventories ballooned last week, worsening the stubborn global glut.US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for delivery in May lost $1.66 to $39.79 per barrel, after five sessions spent over the $40 threshold.Brent North Sea crude for May delivery fell $1.32 to $40.47 a barrel.The US Energy Information Administration reported Wednesday that American crude oil reserves surged 9.36 million barrels last week to 532.5 million barrels.That was almost quadruple the expectations of analysts polled by Bloomberg News.But mitigating some of that gain was a 4.6 million barrel fall in gasoline stockpiles.Another huge build in weekly oil inventories, coupled with dollar strength, sent oil prices lower, said CMC Markets analyst Jasper Lawler.However, he added, given the overshoot of expectations on crude inventories, the (price) drop is actually quite mild and could be a precursor to a higher oil price if the dollar stabilizes.

Dollar rises as Fed official talks possible rate hike

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NEW YORK (AFP) - The dollar advanced Wednesday after a Federal Reserve official said the US central bank should consider hiking interest rates next month if economic data cooperate.James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis, said the US central bank should weigh a rate hike if the March jobs report is solid, according to Bloomberg News.You get another strong jobs report, it looks like labor markets are improving, you could probably make a case for moving in April, Bullard said.The remarks came a week after the Fed kept interest rates unchanged and signaled a more gradual pace of rate increases due to slowing global growth.But Fed officials have adopted a different tone this week, said Omer Esiner, chief market analyst at Commonwealth Foreign Exchange. A number of Fed speakers this week have so far sounded a generally hawkish tone with regards to the outlook for monetary policy, in a little bit of a contrast to what we saw last week in the Fed policy statement, he said.Thats whats basically supporting the dollar.

Delhi confirmed as World T20 semi-final venue

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NEW DELHI (AFP) - New Delhis Feroz Shah Kotla stadium has been confirmed as a semi-final host of the World Twenty20 after receiving the final green light from municipal authorities, a senior cricket official said Wednesday.There had been growing fears that the first semi-final on March 30 would have to be shifted from the Indian capital over safety fears surrounding one of the stands.But Chetham Chauhan, vice-president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association, told reporters at Wednesdays match between England and Afghanistan that the final clearances had now been obtained.On behalf of DDCA, I am pleased to announce that we have received the permission from the required autjority, that is South Delhi Municipal Corporation, to use the entire block of RP Mehra (stand), he said in a statement.With this last approval, I am happy to say on behalf of the association that we have received all the approvals.... With this permission the semi-final will be played in Delhi on March 30.Uncertainty over the stadium readiness to stage any matches in the tournament led to a delay in the release of tickets. Although authorities did grant permission for matches in the group stages to take place, it held back from approving the March 30 match.Mumbais Wankhede Stadium is scheduled to stage the second semi-final on March 31 while Kolkatas Eden Gardens is to host the final on Sunday, April 3.

Batting 'wrong way' is way to go, says study

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LONDON (AFP) - Cricketers who face up the wrong way round are seven times more likely to become professional batsmen, according to a new study published in the journal Sports Medicine on Wednesday.Young players have traditionally been told to place their dominant hand lower down the blade, with the result that natural right-handers have their weaker left hand on top.But given that in batting the top hand should guide and control the path of the bat to hit the ball, there has long been an anecdotal belief that it is an advantage for the hand with the greatest dexterity to perform this role.The study found that cricketers adopting a reversed stance (right-handers batting left-handed, and vice versa) are far more likely to reach first-class and international level.Indeed, the study said professional batsmen are seven times more likely to use a reversed stance than amateurs.The study tested 136 cricketers, ranging from international and first-class standard to amateur, and examined their hand and eye dominance.As well as the technical advantage of having the dominant hand on top, there was a visual benefit, too.The study found that as hand and eye dominance are matched in approximately two thirds of cases, using the reversed stance increases the likelihood that the dominant eye is the front eye in a side-on activity like batting, allowing an unobstructed view of the ball.Co-author Peter Allen, Professor of Optometry and Visual Science at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, eastern England, said: The conventional way of holding a cricket bat, with the dominant hand on the bottom of the handle, has remained basically unchanged since the invention of the game and is modelled on the stance used for other bimanual (two-handed) hitting tasks.For instance, the first MCC coaching manual instructs batters to pick up a bat in the same manner they would pick up an axe.While that might be beneficial for beginners, switching to a reversed stance gives elite players a technical and visual benefit.He added: By adopting the conventional stance, batsmen may have been unintentionally taught to bat back to front and might not have maximised their full potential in the game.Some of the worlds leading batsmen of recent times have used a reversed stance, including Clive Lloyd, David Gower, Brian Lara, Matthew Hayden and current England pair Alastair Cook and Ben Stokes.In a telephone interview with AFP, Professor Allen said the research had come about by chance.David Mann, one of the other co-authors, was doing some separate work with Cricket Australia when he noticed that players who batted one way were throwing the ball another, he explained.There has long been anecdotal speculation that left-handed batsmen have a natural advantage over their right-handed counterparts.But the advantage of being a left-hander who bats left-handed is significantly outweighed by that gained by a batsman who adopts a reversed stance, said Professor Allen.An example cited by the study was that of Australias Michael Hussey, a right-hander who learnt to bat left-handed so he could emulate childhood hero Allan Border.Professor Allen added: We have limited our study to cricket, but the results may apply to other sports.In golf, three of the four men to have won a major playing left-handed were right-hand dominant, while other legendary golfers, such as Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer, were left-hand dominant but played, right-handed.

India scrape to one-run victory over Bangladesh in World T20

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BANGALORE (AFP) - India scraped to a one-run win against a tenacious Bangladesh in Bangalore in a thrilling match on Wednesday, keeping their hopes of World Twenty20 glory alive.India were restricted to 146 for seven after being sent in to bat at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, thanks to some spirited Bangladesh bowling.Bangladesh came tantalisingly close to chasing down the total, but poor shots and three critical dismissals by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni eventually saw the home side scramble home by the slimmest of margins.Indias group stage victory bolsters their chances of reaching the semi-finals, but they must now defeat Australia on Sunday to secure a place in the final four.But defeat means that Bangladesh, who have lost all three of their Super 10 games so far, have no chance of progressing further.Opener Tamim Iqbal top-scored for Bangladesh with 35 off 32 balls, before he was stumped by the Indian skipper just as he was looking dangerous.The aggressive batsman put on 44 runs with Sabbir Rahman for the second wicket, but Rahman was also stumped for 26 as he looked to carry on the momentum.Shakib Al Hasan made a quick-fire 22 off 15 before he was caught by Suresh Raina at slip off Ravichandran Ashwin.Soumya Sarkar managed 21 as the required runs were gradually ticked off, but Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin kept their cool under pressure and continued to take wickets.With Bangladesh needing 10 runs off five balls in a gripping final over sent down by Hardik Pandya, Mushfiqur Rahim (11) smashed two consecutive fours, before holing out to Shikhar Dhawan on the mid-wicket boundary.With two runs needed from two balls, Mahmudullah was inexplicably also caught in the deep for 18.Incoming batsman Mustafizur Rahman had no choice but to race down the wicket, after Shuvagata Hom stabbed and missed the final ball, and was run out by Dhoni.Confirmation of the dismissal by the TV umpire sent the crowd and the Indian team into wild celebrations.India, with one loss and one win heading into Wednesdays match, couldnt afford to lose if they were to keep their dream alive of becoming the first country to win the World T20 title twice.But their total of 146 for seven seemed below par, thanks to some gritty bowling by Bangladesh, who were looking to beat India in this format for the first time.Al-Amin Hossain took two wickets for Bangladesh off two balls, while newcomer Shuvagata Hom claimed the critical scalp of Virat Kohli for 24.Indian openers Dhawan (23) and Rohit Sharma (18) put on a patient 42-run partnership before both lost their wickets in the space of six balls as they tried to accelerate.Kohli and Raina put on 50 before Hom clean bowled Kohli just as he was looking dangerous.Al-Amin then struck, with Raina caught by Sabbir Rahman for 30, and Sarkar taking a spectacular diving catch on the boundary to claim Pandya for 15.Dhoni battled to an unbeaten 13 runs off 12 balls.

Siraj criticises govt over Musharraf release

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – While addressing to Corruption-free Pakistan seminar held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Siraj-ul-Haq criticised the government over the way it handled the Pervez Musharraf case, stating that allowing the former dictator, who violated the constitution twice, to leave the country is corruption, reported Dunya News.He added that only those want a ‘Naya Pakistan’, want a newer version of Islam and the Quran as the path for ideological unrest is being paved through such acts.JI chief said that Musharraf left the country on the accounts of problem with his back whereas a vast majority of people suffer from such problems. He added that the former dictator’s back-ache healing as soon as he reaches Dubai is peculiar.Siraj stated that every year, the people have to spend an amount close to Rs. 250 billion as a result of being bribed by the authorities in order to get their legal tasks done. The Orange Line project costs around Rs. 162 billion and every citizen is indebted to Rs. 1600 as a result of such projects” he said.Secretary General JI Liaquat Baloch criticized the government over its uncontrolled expenditure, stating that if investigation is carried out against any personality then either Mr. Zardari speaks up or the Prime Minister.

2 die in clashes between PTI, PML-N workers

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GUJRANWALA (Dunya News) – Clash between workers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) at Dhala Chatta on Wednesday left two workers dead, reported Dunya News.Tehsil President Ijaz Paroya was celebrating the win in NA-101 by-elections in Dhala Chattha. During the celebrations, PTI and PML-N workers confronted each other after which 2 workers lost their life as a result of a clash.Police was quick to reach the crime scene. Fight between two groups started on playing drums in front of a house, according to police.

Team management angry over Akmal, Shehzad's dismal performance

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan cricket team’s management expressed its utmost discontentment with opener Ahmed Shehzad and middle-order batsman Umar Akmal over their dismal performance during Pakistan’s encounter with New Zealand on Tuesday, reported Dunya News.Team manager Intikhab Alam scolded the two players stating that they played for their own, not for the country.Coach Waqar Younis also expressed his anger, asking that “why didn’t you (two) score any boundaries?” adding that “you think that the entire nation and all of us don’t know what is going on?”Pakistan succumbed to New Zealand on Tuesday in the group match of the two sides by 22 runs.

Pakistan Day: President gives away awards to 54 officers, soldiers

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – President Mamnoon Hussain on the occasion of Pakistan Day (March 23) distributed awards among Pakistan Air Force (PAF) soldiers of varying ranks, reported Dunya News.According to sources from PAF, President Mamnoon handed over the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) award to Air marshall Mohammed Iqbal and Air marshall Farooq Habib.The recipients of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) include Air vice-marshal Mohammed Khalid Dabir, Air vice-marshal Mohammad Haseeb Paracha, Air commodore Noor Elahi, Air commodore Naveed Haider Minhas and 17 others.Whereas, the recipients of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) include Group captain Sohail Ajaib, Wing commodore Zulfiqar Ayub, Wing commodore Nauman Khalil, Wing commodore Tanveer Ahsan, Wing commodore Sohail Akbar and 15 others.The president handed over Sitara-e-Basalat to Flight lieutenant Hussain Mussdiq and gave the Tamgha-e-Basalat to Wing commodore Yasir Shafiq Malik, Squadron leader Tariq Waheed, Squadron leader Furqan Ahmed Latif and 8 others.President Mamnoon also handed over certificates to 11 other officers.

Ali the star as England survive Afghan scare

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NEW DELHI (AFP) - Eoin Morgan breathed a sigh of relief about Englands strength in depth after a late flourish from Moeen Ali and David Willey spared the teams blushes Wednesday against Afghanistan at crickets World Twenty20.Ali and Willey shared an unbroken 57-run partnership for the eighth wicket to reach 142 for seven after being 85 for seven at one stage as England eventually beat the minnows by 15 runs.After losing early wickets, Afghanistan never looked like overhauling their illustrious opponents but went down fighting as they reached 127 for nine at New Delhis Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.The result means that Afghanistan have now no chance of progressing to the semi-finals but England are in second place in their group ahead of their final match on Saturday against Sri Lanka.After last Fridays dramatic victory over South Africa when England pulled off a record run chase in Mumbai, the batting performance was a major letdown.And Morgan, who was bowled for a golden duck, said that the team should not have been caught unawares by the more turning conditions in New Delhi and had failed to adapt to their new surroundings.I think it was simply a matter of not adapting, Morgan told reporters.Coming here and playing a T20 World Cup I think this is the type of wicket that every single one of us were expecting, he added.Moeens unbeaten 41 was the one innings of real note but he was ably supported by Willey who hit two sixes in a sparkling 20 off 17 balls. The penultimate over yielded 25 runs as Amir Hamza took a battering.I think difference between 120 and 140 is huge. Our strength is that we bat right down the order. But I thought he (Moeen) batted really well, said Morgan.The Afghan slow bowlers made England sweat on a hot and sunny afternoon in the Indian capital to reduce them to 85 for seven.Skipper Asghar Stanikzai gave the new ball to Hamza and the left-arm spinner did not disappoint, snaring dashing opener Jason Roy in the third over.James Vince, who came into the side in place of the injured Alex Hales, then tried to counter-attack along with in-form Joe Root with a 26-run second wicket partnership.But Mohammad Nabis introduction reaped immediate rewards as the veteran off-spinner soon had both danger men trudging back to the dugout.Vince was caught and bowled while the departure of Morgan and Root -- who was run out -- in quick succession spelt big trouble for England.With the batting was in a shambles, leg-spinners Rashid Khan and Samiullah Shenwari joined the party to remind England of their humiliating 2014 World T20 exit when they lost to the Netherlands.But Alis 33-ball knock, which was laced with four boundaries and a six, knocked some of the gloss off the Afghan figures.They played good cricket especially Moeen Ali so they were able to take the score to 140. He played according to the situation, said Rashid.Afghanistans chase was dealt a severe blow after destructive opener Mohammad Shahzad (four) was trapped lbw off David Willey with the third ball of the innings.Willey and new-ball partner Chris Jordan kept up the pressure to rattle the Afghan top-order with danger men Stanikzai and Gulbadin Naib managing one and nought respectively.The minnows slipped further after spin was introduced as Moeen and Adil Rashid struck in their first overs to give Afghanistan a taste of their own medicine.The Afghans were never in the mix after being reduced to 13 for two and then 39 for five as England gained control of proceedings.Leg-spinner Rashid soon got another scalp in Mohammad Nabi and Afghanistans journey in their fourth World T20 appearance was all but over.Shenwari (22) and Shafiqullah (35 not out) tried to breathe some life into the chase with a few lusty blows in the finale but could do little to alter the outcome.If we play with these international teams we have the capability to play good cricket. So we need to play more cricket against these sides, said Rashid.England stand second in the Super 10 group table after two straight wins, while Afghanistan remain bottom of the heap.

Iftikhar Alam, Dr. Sagheer resign from Sindh Assembly

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pak Sar Zameen party leaders Iftikhar Alam and Dr. Sagheer resigned from Sindh Assembly on Wednesday, reported Dunya News.Both individuals were former members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). Iftikhar Alam said that he contacted Speaker Sindh Assembly AghaSiraj Durrani and sent his resignation to the Assembly secretariat.While Sindh Assembly secretary Umar Farooq stated that he has not received the resignations yet.

Pakistanis show their love for their land through 'EkEhad'

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LAHORE (Web Desk) - March 23 is a very special day for the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as they commemorate the Pakistan Day on this date, recalling the significant event that took place on this very day in the year 1940 at Manto Park (now named as Iqbal Park) and its importance in the creation of the country.Pakistan Day reminds every citizen of the country of the tremendous struggle and passion that was placed in the making of Pakistan by the leadership of the Muslim League as well as its hundreds of thousands of followers. The unity, the enthusiasm and the collective effort made by the Muslims and other minorities of sub-continent to achieve a new homeland where their rights would be safeguarded was simply unparalleled.On this Pakistans Day, Dunya News revived that passion and love for the country among the people of Pakistan through the hashtag EkEhd. Many participated in this social media campaign of Dunya News and sent us their pictures holding placards and posters with messages of love, devotion and determiation to do something big for their dear homeland.Here we share with you some of the images with the heart-warming messages we received through the different social media platforms.EkEhd Iss Dhati Ki Sar-Bulandi Kay LiyeTum say wafa ka hai EkEhdMera dil, meri jaan Mera pyara PakistanI Bleed Green EkEhdInvariably, patriotism was at its peak as a large number of social media users sent us their entries with similar messages of peace, unity and passion towards their homeland.

PIA privatization bill: Parliamentary Committee meeting to be held tomorrow

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Meeting of Parliamentary Committee formed for privatization bill of PIA to be held tomorrow, reported Dunya News.Parliamentary Committee meeting related to PIA privatisation will be held tomorrow in the Parliament House at 2:30 p.m.Head of the committee will also be appointed in the meeting.Including the rules and regulations of the committee, complications of the PIA bill also be discussed under the light of legal provisions.Committee was formed in the joint session of the Parliament which includes 3 senators and 7 MNAs.
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