Thursday 14 April 2016

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Strong quake in Japan kills at least nine, nuclear plants safe

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TOKYO (Reuters) -At least nine people were killed and nearly 1,000 injured after a strong quake hit southwestern Japan, toppling houses and leaving thousands without power, but no problems were reported at nuclear plants in the area.Strong aftershocks continued to shake the area around the city of Kumamoto on Friday, the morning after it was hit by the initial 6.0 magnitude quake.While the magnitude was much lower than that of the March 11, 2011 quake that touched off a massive tsunami and nuclear meltdowns at Fukushima, the intensity was similar because the quake struck on land and at a much shallower depth.More than 44,000 people evacuated to schools and community centers, some spending the night outside after the first quake hit around 9:30 p.m. Roads cracked, houses crumbled, and tiles fell from the roof of Kumamoto Castle in the center of the city.We managed to huddle into a space, thats why we were saved, one man told NHK national television. Our house was destroyed, but were all safe, so thats what counts.More than 3,000 troops, police and firemen were dispatched to the area from around Japan, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said more would be sent if needed.We will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of local residents, Abe told a parliamentary committeeMost of the dead came from Mashiko, a town of around 34,000 people near the epicenter of the quake, where firefighters battled a blaze late on Thursday. Daylight showed splintered houses under tiled roofs and an apartment building whose ground floor was pulverized.I want to go home, but we couldnt do anything there, one boy at an evacuation center told TBS television as he bounced a baby in his arms.Though the intensity of Thursdays quake on the Japanese scale matched that of the March 2011 quake that left nearly 20,000 dead, the absence of a tsunami and Japans strict building codes helped keep the death toll down.Service on the Shinkansen superfast train in Kyushu was halted after one train derailed, and highways were closed after some sections collapsed. About 12,300 households were without electricity as of 9 a.m., according to Kyushu Electric Power Co Inc (9508.T).The Nuclear Regulation Authority said there were no irregularities at three nuclear plants on the southern major island of Kyushu and nearby Shikoku.Honda Motor Co suspended output at its motorcycle factory near Kumamoto following the quake, a company spokesman said. Sony Corp, Mitsubishi Electric Corp and tire maker Bridgestone Corp also suspended operations at factories in the area.

Pakistani nation to decide on allegations against PM Nawaz: US State Dept

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WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – US State Department Spokesperson John Kirby in a media briefing Thursday has stated that it was up to the Pakistani nation to decide over the Panama Leaks’ allegations against Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif.Kirby answered this in response to a question regarding the matter of PM Nawaz’s resignation over the accusations. Kirby added that he had stated this before that the power of this decision rests completely with the nation of Pakistan.In an answer to another question Kirby stated that Pakistan’s government should conduct indiscriminate action against all terrorist groups including Haqqani, Al-Qaeda and Lashkar-e-Tayyaba.He further stated that the government of Pakistan has repeatedly stated that it will carry out indiscriminate action against all extremists.

Rajanpur: Chotu Gang hands back 6 dead bodies, releases 4 injured officers

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RAJANPUR (Dunya News) – An operation, in Rajanpur’s area of Kacha Jamal, against the notorious Chotu Gang suffered a disastrous failure as the ill-equipped and untrained officers of the police force became easy targets for the heavily armed gang members. In the latest turn of events, the gang has handed back the bodies of 6 martyred officers including that of the Station House Officer (SHO) to the police while 24 of the officers still remain hostage to the gang members.According to the details, the dead bodies of the martyred officers, including SHO Hanif Ghauri, Shakeel, Ajmal, Tariq and Aman Ullah, were handed back at the area of Than Patan after the operation was halted and negotiations were held whereas four injured officers were also released who have been shifted to the Sheikh Zayed hospital.Meanwhile the hostages include Asadullah, Fayyaz, Rehan, Shafiq, Altaf, Munir, Mazhar, Akhtar, Kaleem, Ghulam Dastageer, Elahi Buksh, Rashid, Alamdar, Muhammad Sajjad, Siraj, Naeem, Mujahid, Rafiq, Sadeeq, Liaqat, Abdul Majeed, Iftikhar and Asim.On the other hand, police have stated that 3 of the suspects have been killed which includes Chotu’s right hand man Pehlu Pathani, Majeed Sakhani and Bugi Bakrani.Kacha area also contains terrorists fleeing operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan, who now taken refuge in the area. This was also verified by the martyred SHO.Chotu Gang includes 80 to 100 people who also posses Indian made anti-aircraft guns as well.

Rajanpur operation: Opposition to raise matter in Punjab Assembly

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RAJANPUR (Dunya News) – With 6 police officers martyred and 24 taken as hostages, the operation against Chotu Gang in Kacha area of Rajanpur prove to be an absolute disaster. The Opposition announced Thursday to raise the matter in Punjab Assembly as well. Meanwhile Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen fuming over the failed operation, angered by the incompetence of the high police officials. The CM has stated that those responsible for the disastrous results should prepare themselves for punishment.According to the details, it is yet to decided as to who was responsible for the failure; either flawed planning or the police officials, including Inspector-General (IG) Punjab Mushtaq Sukhera who arrived 8 days late, Regional Police Officer Bahawalpur Eshaan Sadiq, Regional Police Officer Dera Ghazi Khan Rehmat Ulllah Khan Niazi, District Police Officer (DPO) Rajanpur Ghulam Mubashar Mekan or DPOn Rahim Yar Khan Zeeshan Asghar.Punjab CM lambasted the police officials and expressed his dissatisfaction over the flawed strategy.The concerned police officials have stated that the suspects have the backing of political families of Dera Ghazi Khan due to which the police was facing difficulties.However several questions remain unanswered regarding Chotu Gang. How did it acquire the latest weaponry including the anti-aircraft gun, how did the suspects became an expert in raid action. Meanwhile the police officers were only provided with 150 rounds of bullets. Also, who authorized the officers to conduct the operation in a dense forest without proper training? Furthermore, who was responsible for providing the officers with ammunition, reinforcements and food?These questions shall have to be answered by IG Punjab and RPO Dera Ghazi Khan.

Govt to consult political parties for commission to probe Panama Leaks

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Government Thursday has decided to contact political parties for consultation on formation of commission to probe into the Panama Leaks case. Government designated this task to committees of Federal Ministers who will be meeting with different leaders of political parties.According to the details, the decision for contacting the political parties was made under Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar. Dar himself will be contacting Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) leadership while Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique and Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed will be meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Siraj-ul-Haq and Qaumi Watan Party’s (QWP) head Aftab Sherpao.Meanhwhile Federal Minister Abdul Qadir Baloch and Mushahid Ullah Khan will be meeting with Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) leader Dr. Farooq Sattar and Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam’s (PML-Q) leadership.Pervaiz Rasheed and Mushahid Ullah Khan have been tasked with discussing the issue with Pakhtunkhawa Milli Awami Party (PK-MAP) leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai.On the other hand, Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf Ali will be meeting with representatives of Supreme Court Bar.

Karachi: LEA foil terrorism bid, recover 130 kg of explosives material

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) Thursday night foiled a major terrorism bid in Karachi. In a joint action of police and officials of the intelligence department in Clifton Town, the security agencies recovered more than 130 kg of explosives material. Sources claim that two alleged suspects were also taken into custody during the raid.According to sources, the explosives material recovered by the officials had been buried in the ground. The material was filled into packets and then buried underground in the house.The raid was conducted on identification of an already arrested terrorist. The material had been shiofted into Karachi recently for the purpose of terrorism.Raids are being conducted by the security forces to apprehend further accomplices of the suspects.

Maryam Nawaz's sarcastic tweet for Imran on posh arrival in London

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s daughter and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz Thursday sarcastically commented on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s extravagant departure from the Heathrow airport to his home, on his arrival his London.Khan was picked up from the airport by his friend Zulfi Bukhari, who arrived at the airport in his lush car; Bentley.Other PTI leaders Aleem Khan and Jehangir Khan Tareen followed in equally lavish Range Rovers.Maryam NAwaz expressed sarcasm in her tweet saying that there was no need to do any work if you have friends like these. She further added that the Sharif family should learn this art of friendship from the PTI chairman.Why does one need to do business when one has friends to fleece & live off ? Sharif family must learn the art. https://t.co/hRcBVcoyoE— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) April 14, 2016 Bentley is ranked amongst world’s most expensive cars, the price of which fetches to millions of rupees.Meanwhile Khan while talking to the media in London has stated that an investigation commission that is led by a retired judge to probe into the Panama Leaks is unacceptable. Khan stated that either the government agrees to an investigation headed by the Chief Justice or it should be prepared for sit-in protest over the issue.He added that the Panama Leaks have caused upheaval in the whole world and that high level accusations have been levelled against PM Nawaz and his family in the Panama Papers.

Lahore: Building collapse kills 5 members of same family

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Five members of the same family, including a woman and her four kids, were killed when a two-storey building collapsed in Sheranwala Gate area of Lahore on Thursday, Dunya News reported.Rescue teams reached the spot and recovered dead bodies of four children, Nimra, Shayan, Umair and Abdur Rehman, from the rubble while their mother, Iram Bibi, was shifted to hospital in critical condition where she also succumbed to her injuries.

Panama Leaks: JI to protest at Punjab assembly on April 24

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Addressing to Corruption Free Pakistan Conference, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Senator Siraj-ul-Haq said that leaders have stolen billions of rupees and saved them in Panama and Switzerland banks, reported Dunya News.Siraj said that the same leaders show victory signs outside courts. Panama issue has proven JI’s struggle for Corruption Free Pakistan movement, he added. He also said that no religious scholar has been involved in corruption.

Panama Leaks: Either have investigation under CJ, or face sit-in says Imran

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LONDON: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday stated that an investigation commission that is led by a retired judge to probe into the Panama Leaks is unacceptable, reported Dunya News.While addressing the media at the Heathrow Airport, PTI chief said that the Panama Leaks have caused upheaval in the whole world and that high level accusations have been leveled against Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif and his family.Khan will attend meetings with three forensic companies in London during his stay. He added that an independent commission must probe into the Leaks and that his party will also facilitate the commission regarding the investigation.PTI chief said that either a commission under the Chief Justice be formed or the party will organise a sit-in as it will be their last option.Imran Khan said that the party’s procession will take place at Islamabad’s F-9 park on April 24 and that he had discussion in this regards with Federal Minister of the Interior Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan while both of them were aboard the same plane that took them to London.

Rajanpur Operation: SSP Rao Anwar offers assistance to Punjab Police

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Sindh Polices Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Malir ofRao Anwar on Thursday offered assistance to Punjab Police in regards to the ongoing operation against Chotu gang in Kacha Jamal area, reported Dunya News.Punjab Police has yet been unable to curb the Chotu gang as it has failed to achieve any significant breakthroughs during their offense. 7 policemen have been martyred till now in the operation whereas 24 policemen have been abducted by the gang members. The operation remained ineffective in its second day as well.SSP Rao Anwar has stated that he and his team are ready to assist Punjab Police if it needs their support. He added that he will do crackdowns at places where the criminals are hiding.Rao Anwar said that he has yet not contacted Punjab Police but if the authorities order then he is all set to take part in the operation with his team. He further said that the strategy adopted to tackle Chotu gang was not that effective and suggested that the supply line of the dacoits should have been disconnected in the first place.

Authorities foil terror attack; more than 130 kg of explosive material recovered

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Security forces have foiled a huge terror attack on Thursday while the sources revealed that secret agencies have conducted joint operation with the police and seized 130 kg of explosive material buried underground in form of packets, reported Dunya News.Raid was conducted on the identification of an already arrested terrorist. Sources also reported that 2 suspects have also been taken into custody during the raid. The material was recently shifted to Karachi and was supposed to be used in terror attack. Security agencies have been raiding continuously to arrest the remaining 2 terrorists.

PM Nawaz undergoes medical examination in Central London

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on Thursday had a medical examination at a hospital in Central London, reported Dunya News.Samples of the PM’s blood were taken at the hospital. He also underwent heart test and his blood pressure was also examined. The samples were then sent to a laboratory, according to sources within the PM’s family.The doctors have stated that the decision to admit the Prime Minister in the hospital for treatment will be made after the results of the reports are received.PM Nawaz then departed for his home after the medical examination.

Punjab CM angry at officials over failed operation against Chotu gang

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held an important meeting which included Interior Ministry and senior police officials. CM was briefed on the ongoing operation against ‘Chotu gang’ in Rajanpur, reported Dunya News.The CM got angry and scolded the officials for presenting false report andfailure in operation against the gang.Shehbaz Sharif questioned that why the police weren’t prepared before, if the department was aware of shortage of weapons? He also said that why elite force was not deployed despite knowing about less number of police officers?Up until now, Punjab Police have faced failure in operation against Chotu gang with 7 martyred police personnel while 24 have been held hostages. Operation has remained suspended the second day.

National Assembly approves Cyber Crime Bill 2015

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ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday approved the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015, in short the Cyber Crime Bill 2015.The Bill is being viewed by various sectors of the society and the Information Technology (IT) business industry as a tool to curb certain rights of people whilst giving immense authority to the government. However, the Bill will be presented in Senate and if approved there as well, it will take the shape of a law.According to the Bill, criticising the religion, inciting sectarianism, stating anything against the courts or the armed forces of the country online shall be dealt as an offence and the criminal is liable of being confined for a period of 5 years with fine.Not only this, anyone found proliferating offensive material in the form of jokes or infuriating messages will also be fined 50 thousand rupees. Furthermore, anyone making a website for ill purposes will be fined Rs 0.5 million. Obtaining information regarding any person’s individual identification or forwarding it will result in a fine of Rs 5 million and 3 years in jail.Anyone spreading wrong information about anyone else will be fined Rs 1 million and will be confined for a period of 3 years.The Bill is being viewed as a draconian one by various sectors of the society as a huge number of people on social media have criticised the Bill, believing it to curb their freedom of speech and expression.
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