Tuesday 19 April 2016

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'EU needs Turkey more than Turkey needs EU': Erdogan

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ANKARA (AFP) - The European Union needs Turkey more than Ankara needs the bloc, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday, denouncing a new European Parliament report that was sharply critical of the rule of law in his country.His comments come amid controversy in Europe over a deal between Brussels and Turkey to stop the flow of migrants from wartorn Syria and other troubled countries to EU territory.The European Union needs Turkey more than Turkey needs the European Union, Erdogan said to cheers in a televised speech to municipal leaders in Ankara, denouncing as provocative last weeks European Parliament report which accused Ankara of backsliding on democracy.He lashed out at the report for not praising Turkeys hosting of some 2.7 million refugees from the war in neighbouring Syria.Three million people have been looked after in this country so they dont disturb the Europeans. Is there anything about this in the report? said Erdogan.At a time when our relations with the European Union are in a positive phase regarding the migrants... it is provocative to come out with a report like that, he added.Turkey has been given a string of promises from the European Union in return for stepping up work to stop migrants crossing to EU territory and also taking them back.Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu warned Monday that Ankara would not abide by its side of the deal unless the EU fulfils a promise to grant Turks visa-free travel by June.This is a mutual commitment. If the EU cannot take the necessary steps required of it then of course it cannot be expected of Turkey to take these steps, Davutoglu told reporters at Ankara airport before heading to Strasbourg to address the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Five dead in rocket fire on Turkey town after Syrian child dies

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ISTANBUL (AFP) - The death toll from rocket strikes on a Turkish town from an area in Syria controlled by jihadists rose to five on Tuesday after another Syrian child died in hospital, reports said.Four Syrian children are now confirmed to have been killed in the strikes by Katyusha-type rockets Monday afternoon on the town of Kilis on the Syrian border, along with a Syrian shepherd, the CNN-Turk and NTV channels reported.In the last weeks, Islamic State (IS) jihadists have repeatedly fired rockets at Kilis, the only town in Turkey where refugees from Syrias five-year civil war now outnumber local Turks.Last week, Kilis residents held protests over the inability of local authorities to protect them, prompting a visit by Turkeys powerful spy chief Hakan Fidan.Turkey has responded to each of the strikes on Kilis by destroying the launching positions of the jihadists with howitzer fire.Turkish officials have repeatedly lauded the hospitality of people in Kilis towards Syrians as an example of how Turks are hosting the 2.7 million Syrians who have fled their countrys civil war to Turkey.The four children were killed, and four others were injured, when a rocket ripped through a three-storey building where nine Syrian families had been living, helped by a local association, state-run news agency Anatolia said.The children had lost their fathers in the civil war and had come to Turkey with their mothers around two years ago, it added.The shepherd meanwhile was tending his flock when he was hit by another rocket which landed close to a school in Kilis. A 14-year-old Turkish boy was also injured in that attack.At least 11 people have now been killed so far in strikes on Kilis from Syria but this was the heaviest toll recorded so far in a single day.

Iraq speaker suspends parliament 'until further notice'

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BAGHDAD (AFP) - Embattled Iraqi parliament speaker Salim al-Juburi said Tuesday parliament sessions would be suspended until further notice after a week of turmoil during which lawmakers brawled and sought to sack him.Some MPs voted last week to remove Juburi and elected Adnan al-Janabi as his interim replacement, meaning there are now two claimants to the speakership.Juburi insists the vote to sack him and his deputies was invalid because the session lacked the necessary quorum, but his opponents are seeking to move ahead with selecting replacements.I announce the suspension of sessions... of the Iraqi parliament until further notice, Juburi said in a statement.But Janabi has called for a session to be held on Thursday, so MPs may still meet without Juburis leadership.Juburis decision was taken to preserve the reputation of parliament and prevent it from being a place for conflict, he said.There has been plenty of conflict in parliament over the past week: lawmakers held an overnight sit-in and threw punches in the chamber, as well as seeking to sack Juburi.The turmoil began with disagreement over two proposed cabinet line-ups presented by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, but shifted to calls for Juburi to go.Abadi has sought to replace the cabinet of party-affiliated ministers with a government of technocrats, but has faced significant opposition from powerful political parties that rely on control of ministries for patronage and funds.Both the United States and the United Nations have warned that the political crisis could distract from efforts to combat the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, which overran large areas of Iraq in 2014.

South Korea, Japan, US warn Pyongyang over possible nuclear test

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SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea, Japan and the United States on Tuesday warned North Korea of harsher sanctions and deeper isolation if it went ahead with a fifth nuclear test or other provocations.The warning, which followed a trilateral meeting of top diplomatic officials, came amid growing speculation that Pyongyang is in the final stages of preparing an underground nuclear detonation at its Punggye-ri test site.Such a move would be a dramatic act of defiance by North Korea in the face of strong UN sanctions imposed after its most recent nuclear test in January.If North Korea conducts another provocation despite the international communitys repeated warnings, it will face even stronger sanctions and deeper isolation, said South Koreas Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-Nam.Lim was briefing reporters after talks with his US and Japanese counterparts, Tony Blinken and Akitaka Saiki.We will not tolerate another provocation by North Korea, Lim said.South Korean President Park Geun-Hye told her cabinet Monday that intelligence sources had detected signs that Pyongyang was preparing a new test, an assessment echoed the same day by her defence ministry.North Korea is gearing up for a rare and much-hyped ruling party congress early next month, at which leader Kim Jong-Un is expected to take credit for pushing the countrys nuclear weapons programme to new heights.Numerous analysts have suggested the regime might carry out a fifth nuclear test as a display of strength just before the congress opens.Describing North Korea as the regions most acute threat, Blinken said the US and its two key Asian allies had agreed to expand cooperation on sanctions implementation in response to the Norths provocative and destabilising behaviour.The sanctions agreed by the UN Security Council after the Norths January 6 test were the toughest imposed to date on North Korea over its nuclear weapons programme.Blinken said the measures were only just beginning to bite and it would take time for North Korea to really feel the extra pressure.If North Korea undertakes additional provocations, the existing Security Council resolutions call for additional significant measures ... so thats exactly what the international community would do, he added.

Karachi: 3 children die mysteriously, strangled to death says police

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Three children, two girls and a boy, late Tuesday night died under mysterious circumstances in Karachi’s Orangi Town Number 10 area. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West, the children were killed by strangling but it was too soon to say whether the incident was of a robbery or a personal enmity. Police also state that two of the children, Namri and Nabri, are both sisters while the young boy, Ali, was their cousin.The three kids were playing in the house. The news of the dead bodies was received by the girls’ father, after which the bodies were shifted to the hospital.Harsh words were exchanged between the families of the deceased and the hospital’s administration as the Medico Legal Officers (MLO) arrived late at the scene. The families of the victims also beat up the employees of the hospitals administration. A further contingent of police arrived at the hospital after the scuffle.Police officials further stated that the forensics team had collected evidence from the room, adding that the investigation circle will be widened to trace the suspects after the post-mortem report is submitted on Wednesday.

PM should elaborate if Panama Leaks a scandal or truth: Sindh CM

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JACOBABAD (Dunya News) – Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Qaim Ali Shah Tuesday stated that Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif should elaborate to the public if revelations of Panama Leaks were a truth or just a mere scandal. He added that PM has the public’s mandate; he should present all the details in front of the people.Talking to the media, Sindh CM stated that different political parties had different opinions on the judicial commission which will probe into the Panama Leaks issue. He stated that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had also formed a committee in regards to the matter and added that the PPP chairman has also advised that the committee should contact other parties as well and adopt a position on the issue.Shah stated that this commission will be from the judiciary; whether it is a commission under Chief Justice or a committee formed by the Parliament remains to be seen.He further stated that there was no conflict in Sindh’s Cabinet. Shah stated that the peace and stability situation of Karachi remained volatile for many years; however, considerable success was achieved in two and a half years after support by the government and the army. He added that there has been no major incidence of terrorism for the past whole year while many terrorists have also been arrested.Shah also stated that it was the first time in 30 years that there was stability in Karachi to this extent. He added that the Pak army was conducting an operation against Chotu Gang and it had been advised to police and Rangers that they should reinforce the Sindh-Punjab border so that these suspects cannot enter Sindh.

Violence claims two lives in Karachi

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least two persons were killed while a police officer was injured in incidents of violence in different parts of Karachi on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.According to details, some unidentified armed men opened fire in Korangi Industrial area and injured police officer Mumtaz Shah. Police sources said that Mumtaz Shah, who was working in anti-car lifting cell, was shifted to Jinnah Hospital in critical condition.On the other hand, some unidentified culprits opened fire in Gulistan Johar Block-9 and shot dead a man named Akhtar Malhi. Police also recovered a dead body from Safoora Goth’s Memon Society. Police sources said that the deceased was identified as 55-year-old Razzaq.

Rajanpur: Chotu gang surrenders to armed forces, releases hostages

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RAJANPUR (Dunya News) – Rajanpur operation against the notorious Chotu Gang finally reached its conclusion late Tuesday night as the gang surrendered to the armed forces and released the 24 police officers that it had been holding hostage.According to the details, Pak army soldiers blocked the entry and exit points of the area and started the operation in Katcha Jamal area against the gang which continued throughout the day. The security forces were available to inflict serious damages on the suspects.The armed felons abandoned their posts and ran into the jungle during the operation. Meanwhile their hideouts were also destroyed during shelling by the Pak army.Pak army’s helicopter air dropped pamphlets warning the suspects to lay down their weapons and surrender. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt General Asim Saleem Bajwa had earlier said in a statement that army had taken over charge of operation and cordon was reinforced in the area.DG Bajwa had said that all the resources would be utilized to accomplish the mission.It should be noted here that curfew has been imposed in twenty villages including Katcha Jamal and Kacha Moro.Earlier last week, police failed in operation against the gang and 24 cops were taken hostage. Some seven personnel were killed including a station house officer (SHO).Around 150 army paratroopers landed in the troubled area while another 500 reached the site by road after the failed attempt of police.It was also said that Chotu gang had the backing of terrorist outfits and had links with anti-state elements including Baloch Liberation Army (BLF) and had survived at least seven operations in the past.

PM arrives at Islamabad, to head important meeting over Panama Leaks

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has reached Noor Khan Base, Islamabad after medical checkup held in London while Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi and other ministers welcomed Nawaz Sharif, reported Dunya News.According to the sources PM will head an important meeting regarding Panama Leaks issue. Investigative commission and demands of opposition with regard to the very matter will also be discussed in the meeting.Doctors have expressed satisfaction over PM’s health and have allowed him to travel after which PM has reached Noor Khan Base, Islamabad from London.

Panama Leaks: PPP contacts ANP, JI

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Opposition parties have strengthen contacts and ties with each other to draft a strategy against government over Panama Leaks which has also pressurised the government, reported Dunya News.Opposition Leader Khurshid Shah and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Aitzaz Ahsan have created a sense of like-mindedness with Awami National Party (ANP) over Panama Leaks issue. ANP and PPP agreed that the very case should be investigated by Chief Justice.Afterwards, PPP leaders also met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Senator Siraj-ul-Haq and agreed on the same stance as that of ANP.On the other hand, Imran Khan has already demanded to investigate Panama Leaks issue through a commission headed by CJ.

Those who did politics over PM's bad health should be ashamed: Rana Sanaullah

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah stated on Tuesday that the people who did politics over the bad health of the Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif should be ashamed of themselves, adding that the doctors have allowed the PM to travel and that he is returning to the country, reported Dunya News.He said that the money of certain individuals belonging to Imran Khan’s party is stored abroad. “They (PTI) need to think of themselves first (before leveling any allegations). The Prime Minister is returning to the country, the plots of the adversaries have failed”, he said.Rana Sanaullah stated that children are the most valuable investment of any country, adding that the PTI chief should also bring his children back to the country. He also said that the person who stands to the right of Imran Khan has also been named in the Panama Leaks.Referring to the ongoing operation against the Chotu gang, Rana Sanaullah said that the particular matter is not that simple.

Army Chief's statement is govt's national agenda: Pervaiz Rashid

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid reacted to Imran Khan’s statement on Tuesday and said that Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharifs name is not included in Panama Leaks and Imran Khan cannot dictate anything, reported Dunya News.He said that the government cannot allow anybody to do politics under the disguise of ending corruption. He also said that eradication of corruption is government’s national agenda however continuation of the democratic system for its removal is necessary.He quoted Transparency International and said that corruption along with terrorism in Pakistan have decreased in the recent years and all the mega power projects started in the past 3 years are completely transparent.

General Raheel meets UK Chief of General Staff

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif met with the United Kingdom’s Chief of General Staff Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter on Tuesday at the General Headquarters (GHQ), reported Dunya News.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both military leaders discussed regional security along with increase in collaboration between the UK and Pakistan in regards to defence during the meeting.General Nicholas praised the army in regards to the achievements made in the Operation Zarb-e-Azb and the improved regional security.

Federal ministers meet Ameer JI

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The government has continued to consult with different political parties over Panama Leaks issue asFederal Minister for Broadcasting and Information Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique have met Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Siraj-ul-Haq and informed him over government’s stance on Panama Leaks, reported Dunya News.Talking to the media, Saad said that final decision will be taken after transparent investigation over Panama Leaks and commissions TROs will be discussed with all the political parties. The nation has a right to know the facts, but should refrain from speculations, he added.On this occasion, Siraj-ul-Haq said that ministers put their stance in front of him; national issue should be sorted out through dialogues. It is good to see that government is showing flexibility over the issue, he added. Siraj also said that despite running a movement for corruption free Pakistan JI has adopted non-emotional stance over Panama Leaks and demanded formation of a commission headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan. He also hoped that the government will show the same interest over Panama Leaks investigation as it did in the case of 21st amendment. JI Ameer also said that the party has played a vital role with regard to national ideology in Bangladesh. Government ministers have assured that the issue will be critically reviewed.

Country stands next to Army Chief for wiping out terrorism: Imran Khan

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan stated on Tuesday that the entire nation backs the Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif’s statement against corruption, reported Dunya News.While addressing a press conference, PTI chief said that the condition of law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before and after PTI took control over the governance is eminent before all as conditions in the province have improved. He added that 70% of the patients who are treated in Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) are deserving people. Referring towards the government’s ministers, Khan said that “they are not ashamed of leveling allegations against a hospital in order to hide their corruption”. He also said that if the ministers were concerned in regards to the condition of the hospitals of the country, they would have not stated anything against SKMCH.He inquired that why was no action taken if the money earned through SKMCH was invested in unfair businesses, adding that it was the first instance that there ever occurred a protest in order to hide corruption. Referring to United Kingdom’s Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron, Khan said that Cameron did not blackmail the opposition in his country through his party members; “the government’s responsibility is to catch the culprits, not to blackmail”, he said. He further added that after the onset of the Panama Leaks, PM Cameron made public his tax details regarding the past six months.Khan lambasted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, stating that the PM was raised in by a dictator and that he is unaware of democracy. He said that PM Nawaz turns the election commission towards his side by manipulating it. He said that the PM Nawaz Sharif’s government is more tyrannical than that of Musharraf and that the latter’s performance was also better than the former’s.Khan stated that the PM needs to answer four questions, which are: from where did the money come from, how was it taken outside the country, when did he purchased the property and whether tax was paid in regards to it or not.He said that the statements being made by the PM’s children are diverging. He inquired from the PM as from did he get the money to purchase the Mayfair apartment. “If the people are not given answers to this, they will perceive that the property was purchased through corruption or money laundering”, Khan stated. He further said that this is no explanation that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is also corrupt thus no action needs to be taken against it. “Those who are corrupt should be curtailed instead of being black mailed”, he stated.Khan said that according to the National Accountabilty Bureau (NAB), corruption worth Rs 11 billion is done on daily basis. He alleged that property worth Rs 700 billion was purchased in Dubai by the PMs family. He added that the PM scolded NAB Chairman a few days ago, the reason behind the latter being rather inactive now-a-days.Imran Khan said that the whole nation stands next to the Army Chiefs statement in regards to corruption. He said that a new Accountability Act was made in KP and that all political parties agreed over it. He also said that General Hamids reservations have also been clarified through the Act. He added that the KP government is trying to make the institutions sovereign, so that they may function without any interference.He also said that the Bank of Khyber issue is not related to corruption.
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