Saturday 23 April 2016

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Germany seeking 'safe zones' in Syria to shelter refugees

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GAZIANTEP (Reuters)Germany is seeking the creation of safe zones to shelter refugees in Syria, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, an idea Turkey has long championed in the face of U.N. caution.Keeping refugees on the Syrian side of the border would help Brussels and Ankara, which hosts 2.7 million Syrian refugees, stem the flow of migrants to European shores. The U.N. has warned against the plan unless there was a way to guarantee the refugees safety in the war-torn state. Aid workers have opposed it.The cessation of hostilities in Syria which began at the end of February and was sponsored by Russia and the United States to allow for peace talks, has since faltered. The opposition, which walked out of negotiations in Geneva said the truce, which excluded powerful extremist groups such as Islamic State and the Nusra Front, al Qaedas branch in Syria, was no longer in place.At a news conference in the Turkish city of Gaziantep, Merkel called for zones where the ceasefire is particularly enforced and where a significant level of security can be guaranteed.As tens of thousands of refugees fleeing the fighting in Syria are unable to cross into Turkey, and instead are camped near the Azaz border crossing where local agencies offer humanitarian support, some have accused Turkey of stealthily forming such a zone.The EU-Turkey agreement to send back thousands of migrants from the Greek islands to Turkey has also been fiercely criticised by United Nations refugee and human rights agencies, as immoral and a violation of international humanitarian law. Rights groups say Turkey is not a country where returnees can be guaranteed proper protection.The agreement, coupled with border closures in Europe that meant smugglers could not secure passage to northern Europe, initially slowed the numbers of new arrivals to Greece.But boats have been arriving with about 150 people a day, indicating the hermetic sealing of the route appears to be over, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.TURKEY BEST EXAMPLEOne side of the bargain, used to sell the migrant deal to the Turkish public, was Turks winning quicker visa-free travel to Europe, a pledge that now could go unfulfilled, at least by the June deadline Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had wanted.On Saturday Davutoglu said there would be no more readmissions if visa liberalisation was not enacted, but that he believed the EU would take the necessary steps.We have said that Turkey naturally must fulfil the conditions, these are 72 projects that must be implemented, Merkel said. My aim is that we stick to those understandings. Provided that Turkey delivers the relevant results.Davutoglu, Merkel, EU Council President Donald Tusk and Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans visited a refugee camp in Nizip and the inauguration of a child protection centre in Gaziantep.Following comments from a Turkish officials that there were problems in releasing the 3 billion euros ($3.37 billion)promised to Turkey to look after refugees, Tusk said access to the funds was being accelerated.Hundreds of thousands of Syrian children in Turkey have no access to education. Davutoglu said Turkey had met all its responsibilities, including giving refugees the right to work.But a work permit scheme for refugees designed to protect them from exploitation has been slow to gain traction, with many Syrians unable to apply without the support of their bosses.Yet Tusk on Saturday praised Turkey as a refugee host.Today Turkey is the best example in the entire world of how to treat refugees. I am proud that we are partners. There is no other way, he said.Amnesty International has said Syrians are being shot at trying to enter Turkey while others are being deported to Syria against their will, a claim Davutoglu refuted on Saturday.While Turkey and Europe haggle over long standing political battles like visa free travel, refugees continue to suffer with little chance of protection in Europe and serious violations against them in Turkey, said Gauri van Gulik, deputy Europe director at Amnesty International.All states have a duty to protect refugees that cant be traded away for political expediency.

First inter-provincial games begin with opening ceremony in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – An opening ceremony of the first inter-provincial games began in Islamabad on Saturday. Pakistan’s former hockey team Captain and Olympian Shehbaz Ahmed Senior was given the honour of lighting the torch while President Mamnoon Hussain officially announced the beginning of the games.Guests present at the opening ceremony greatly enjoyed the performances of renowned singers, especially Hadiqa Kiani. Teams participating in the event also displayed a march past parade. A dance performance depicting the cultural diversity of the country was also presented during the ceremony.The inter-provincial games will continue up until the 26th of April while more than 2000 athletes will be participating in the event.Watch Video Below:

Lahore: Four bookmakers arrested during police raid

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Four bookmakers, Ayaz, Ali, Atiq and Sajjad, were arrested late Saturday night during a police raid at house in Township area of Lahore.Township police have registered a case against the felons and recovered almost a dozen telephones and other equipment from the culprits involved in gambling.Arrested bookmakers were involved in the gambling business by betting on cricket matches.

Karachi: Citizens, workers attend PSP's family festival in large numbers

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) on Saturday held a family festival at Karachi’s Bagh-e-Jinnah park. The festival was attended by both citizens and party workers alike in large numbers. Participants of the event were greatly thrilled by a spectacular fireworks display held during the festival.Live performances by singers managed to grab the attention of the citizens, who greatly enjoyed the concerts.Bagh-e-Jinnah was dressed up for the occasion, with the national flags and banners of the party while anthems playing in the background proved to be a treat for the people attending the festival.Enthusiastic children were seen crowding the face painting area and capturing the moments with ‘selfies’.PSP will also be holding its first ever public rally today (Sunday) at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Karachi. Preparations have been finalised and last minute tweaks are being conducted.Meanwhile PSP founder and former Mayor Karachi, Mustafa Kamal, has appealed to the citizens to attend the rally in a show of support.

Karachi: 3 killed, 5 wounded in firing incidents in several areas

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Three people including one woman was killed while five were wounded during firing incidents in several areas of Karachi. Meanwhile 5 suspects were arrested and 2 taken into custody by law enforcement agencies in a crackdown against crime.According to the details, a woman named Chand Bibi was killed while another individual was injured as unknown assailants opened fire on a car in Defence Khayaban-e-Badr area.A man was gunned down in Lyari Rungi Wara area.Another citizen named Tahir was shot dead at an Easy Load shop near Garden police check-post.Meanwhile 2 children were injured as 2 groups clashed in Malir area.A young girl named Fatima was injured during firing in Mominabad area.A citizen was wounded by firing while resisting a robbery in New Karachi.Law enforcement agencies started a search operation in Malir Salar Goth area after an incidence of firing during which 2 alleged suspects including Anwar Baloch were taken into custody.On the other hand, security agencies arrested 3 suspects Gul Muhammad, Nisar and Bahadur and recovered ammunition along with 2 bottles of liquor.2 suspects were also arrested from Baghdadi’s area of Lyari Siraj Para during a raid conducted by the law enforcement agencies.According to sources, arrested suspects are operatives of the Lyari gangwar Uzair Baloch group.

EU states back plans for common tax havens' black list

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union states have agreed to work toward setting up a joint blacklist of tax havens by the end of the summer in the wake of the Panama Papers leaks.Following the leaks, EU tax commissioner Pierre Moscovici had urged EU states to find a compromise and set up a joint list with common sanctions against tax havens to combat tax evasion..Currently the 28 EU states have broadly different national lists of so-called non-cooperative jurisdictions on tax matters and are free to decide whether to impose restrictive measures.There is a unanimous support to set up a common EU black list of tax havens by the end of the summer, Moscovici told reporters at the end of a meeting of EU finance ministers in Amsterdam.EU finance ministers backed this plan, Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem told a news conference after an informal ministerial meeting.But negotiations are expected to be complex and the number of jurisdictions to be included in the list remains unclear.Plans to have a single EU list are not new but have been blocked in the past by national conflicting interests.Ministers also agreed to automatically exchange information on the beneficial owners of companies, another move that may increase transparency and reduce tax evasion.The European Commission will also present in the coming months new legislative proposals to crack down on banks and tax advisers who help their clients to hide money offshore.Rules to increase transparency on beneficial owners of companies and trusts are also in the making.

Security arrangements finalised for PTI's rally in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Islamabad’s administration prepared itself for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s public gathering to be held today (Sunday) at F-9 Park in Islamabad. Security arrangements were finalised while eight thousand officers will be designated for assuring security during the gathering.Section 144 has been imposed in the city and the use of drones has been prohibited. Holidays of the district’s administration as well as police officers have been suspended.An additional 1800 officers along with Rangers will also be appointed for the security of Islamabad’s Red Zone area. CCTV cameras will also be placed at the site of gathering to monitor the security situation, for which a control room has also been formed.A final traffic plan has also been organized to assure smooth flow of traffic with minimum disruptions.On the other hand, according to a written code of conduct between PTI and the administration, action shall be taken and a case will be registered against the PTI’s administration for the rally in case of damage to any of the state property at F-9 Park or the roads.The public gathering will end by 10:00 pm and the park will be vacated by 11:00pm.Meanwhile PTI is claims that it is expecting more than a hundred thousand people at its Foundation Day celebrations.

Karachi: PSP to hold its first ever public rally today at Bagh-e-Jinnah

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Still in its early stages, Pak Sarzameem Party (PSP) has decided to embark on its road to maturity for which the party will be holding its first ever public rally today (Sunday) at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Karachi. Preparations have been finalised and last minute tweaks are being conducted. PSP founder and former Mayor Karachi, Mustafa Kamal, has appealed to the citizens to attend the rally in a show of support.The party, symbolized by Pakistan’s national flag, has adorned the whole area with the emblem. A massive stage has been set and chairs placed across the park for the attendees.Kamal monitored the preparations and also took part in the family festival that was arranged before the rally. Speaking on the occasion, Kamal stated that no one will be trained to kill from now on.PSP leaders are full of vigor and are hoping that the rally proves to be a success.The party has also prepared CD featuring 6 new anthems for today’s rally, with one song reserved especially for Kamal.The anthems mainly signify the themes of patriotism while one song was prepared regarding Karachi’s volatile peace and stability situation. The song stresses on overcoming fear. Another song is a Ghazal which promises a new beginning.

Bank of Khyber case: KP Finance Minister acquitted of allegations

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Allegations on Provincial Finance Minister Muzafar Said in regards to the Bank of Khyber corruption case have been acquitted by the committee investigating the matter, reported Dunya News.The tussle between the Provincial Financial Minister and the Bank of Khyber has assumed a rather complex form. The provincial government and top-level bureaucracy is also confronting one another in the entire situation. The committee formed to probe into the matter has given clean chit to Muzafar Said regarding the entire situation and has held the Managing Director (MD) Bank of Khyber responsible for the whole scenario.According to the report of the investigation committee, MD Bank of Khyber has been unable to prove the allegations leveled against Said in regards to illegal recruitments and financial irregularities. The report has been forwarded to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Pervaiz Khattak, who shall make a decision in regards to the matter within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, a compensatory notice of Rs 10 crore has been sent to MD Bank of Khyber by Muzafar Said.The matter has resulted in widening of gaps amid the provincial government and its allies and has even gotten complex with the involvement of the top-level bureaucracy.

PTI gears up for Foundation Day ceremony in Islamabad today

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary today (Sunday) at Islamabad’s F-9 Fatimah Jinnah Park. Enthusiastic and brimming with vigor, party workers and leaders were busy in finalising preparations for the ‘Foundation Day’ ceremony. PTI chairman and founder of the party Imran Khan himself arrived at the park, along with the party’s leadership, and standing on the stage, monitored the preparations.Khan was briefed on the arrangements by PTI leader and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Asad Umer. A huge crowd of party workers including women also gathered their enthusiasm at its peak upon seeing their leader.PTI supporters even managed to grab ‘selfies’ with Khan during his visit to the park. Speaking on the occasion, Khan stated that citizens of the Federal Capital have themselves realised that change is coming.A central stage has been prepared for the occasion while thousands of chairs have been set for PTI supporters and members. However the festive spirit was dampened a bit by strong winds in the evening which disrupted the meticulously prepared set.Talking to the media, PTI leader Jehangir Khan Tareen stated that the party is trying for the government to agree to their demands, otherwise the decision will be made with protests on roads. He stated that the party will put in all its efforts for propelling the campaign to its logical conclusion.On the other hand, Islamabad’s F-9 park beauty has been furthered as PTI banners and flags were set throughout the area. A separate enclosure will be provided for women, Parliamentarians and the media.PTI’s senior leader Asad Umer claims that more than 1 lac people will be participating in the ceremony.To avoid a stampede situation, a wall of the park has been torn down to make 2 further entry and exit points.The F-9 sector’s central attraction has always been its park, a sprawling fertile ground laced with the beauty of colorful flowers.Frequent visitors of the park are, however, concerned that park’s tranquility and beauty will be destroyed by PTI’s rally.Meanwhile preparations of PTI’s women or ‘tigresses’, as they are dubbed, are in full swing as well.Spending their time at beauty parlors, the female supporters of the party are getting ready for today’s gathering.Adorning themselves with bangles representing the PTI’s flag colours, girls have also opted for green and red clothes.

Panama Leaks fiasco: JI to stage sit-in at Lahore's Mall road today

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – With Panama Leaks fiasco in full swing, Jamat-e-Islami (JI) has announced to stage a sit-in at Lahores Mall road today (Sunday). JIchief Sirajul Haq stated on Saturday that the Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif needs to answer the nation how he made so much earnings in such little time and demanded that the Panama Leaks investigation be restricted to the PM and his family, reported Dunya News.While addressing the Ishq-e-Mustafa conference in Peshawar, Siraj stated that the investigation commission should present its report of findings before the nation in one month, adding that his party does not believe in politics catering to aggression but stated at the same time that he shall also not endorse such a system in which the corrupt and rich lot loot the people and transfer their earnings abroad.He also presented himself for accountability, adding that a ‘Chotu gang’ is present amongst every institution now-a-days. He held the gluttonous leaders of the country responsible for the bankruptcy of national institutions and also hinted to introduce a bill catering to economic terrorism in the National Assembly.

Pakistan all set to ditch IMF in October

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – According to the Ministry of Finance, the government is all set to work on plans to rid the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its harsh conditions, reported Dunya News.IMF’s programme involving tough impositions will end this September, according to Finance Ministry sources. Therefore, the government is working on plans to ditch the IMF in October.Pakistan will obtain two installments of loans from the IMF in September worth $1 billion. The foreign exchange reserves of the country are over $20 billion whereas sukuk bonds worth $50 crore will also be issued prior to June this year thus there shall be no need for a new loan programme.The country is expected to attain economic relief at the end of the IMF programme. Moreover, the privatisation issue of various institutions, including that of electricity distribution companies, can also fade away or be delayed.IMF’s condition to reduce subsidy over electricity will also diminish.

Pakistan Cup 2016: Sindh victorious, overpower Islamabad by 118 runs

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FAISALABAD (Dunya News) – Sindh emerged victorious Saturday in the fifth match of the Pakistan Cup series held in Faisalabad’s Iqbal stadium.Islamabad batsmen were facing an uphill task throughout the match as they pursued the 337-run target set by Sindh and they had to do it with star pacer Mohammad Amir bowling at his extreme best. Amir claimed 4 of the Islamabad wickets.Sharjeel Khan was first to go. He scored just 5 runs off 5 balls before edging one to Sarfraz Ahmed who made no mistakes behind the wicket. Nasir Jamshed was the next. He was found wondering in front of the wickets as the ball struck his pads. He had scored 14 runs off 21 balls with the help of 2 boundaries before getting out. Iftikhar Ahmed also edged an Amir delivery to the wicket-keeper after scoring 10 runs off 7 balls and Kamran Akmal, the other opener with Sharjeel Khan, also gave in finally after scoring 25 runs off 26 balls. He was also caught behind the wickets by Sindh captain Sarfraz Ahmed. Islamabads whole team only managed to play 39.5 overs as the whole team was sent back to the pavilion by Sindhs bowling attack at a score of 218 runs. Earlier, Sindh set a total of 337 runs at the loss of 6 wickets for Islamabad in the 5th match of the Pakistan Cup being played on Saturday, reported Dunya News.Sindh won the toss in this fifth match of Pakistan Cup and elected to bat first against Islamabad. The decision by skipper Sarfraz Ahmed was proven right by his opening pair as the duo put up 196 runs together for the opening wicket partnership. Khurram Manzoor struck a blazing century while Sami Aslam also batted brilliantly, scoring 75 runs off 86 balls, whereas Rashid Latif scored 62 runs.Khurram Manzoor was sent home by star Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Irfan. He tried to hit a low full toss out of the park and ended up getting caught at short fine leg. However, the spectacular 123 by Khurram Manzoor certainly put Sindh on the track and the team was able to put 336 runs on the board.Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Abbas and Shadab Khan picked two wickets each for Islamabad.

Pervaiz to Imran: 'don't oppose the commission, cooperate instead'

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed while criticising Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday stated that Khan at first kept demanding an investigation commission to probe into the Panama Leaks involving the Supreme Court prior to the Prime Minister’s (PM) address but now he himself is running away from it. He further added that PM Nawaz and his party are not involved in wrongdoings and have nothing to be afraid of, reported Dunya News.While addressing the media, Rasheed said that instead of backing a Pakistani candidate’s election campaign in the United Kingdom, Khan supported Zack Goldsmith. He said that the PM’s name is not mentioned in the Panama Leaks and that Khan is lying habitually. “There is a straw in Imran Khan’s beard. That is why he is afraid of the (investigation) commission”, he said.Pervaiz Rasheed said that Imran should have the moral courage to state that he opposes Sadiq Khan, adding that the person who does not have this much courage seems odd talking about morality. “(Khan) asks for votes for Goldsmith but does not believe in a Pakistani’s vote. How can he live in Pakistan then?” he inquired.Rasheed said that Imran Khan does not believe in any law or the constitution of the country and today he even stated of not believing the Supreme Court as well. “The investigation commission has been formed. Its jurisdiction is quite broad. If Imran wants investigation then he should cooperate instead of opposing the commission”, he stated.Criticising Imran Khan’s education, Pervaiz Rasheed said that Oxford University’s education did not have influence over Khan as he does not believe in the decisions of the Supreme Court and that of the ballot paper, adding that those who study in poor conditions are better than him in this sense.He said that the article-A of the Terms of References (TORs) of the investigation commission states that the commission has authority to seek support from any tax expert regarding the investigation process, adding that “it seems as if Imran Khan and his lawyer have not read the TORs”.

MQM's Saif Yar Khan, Attaullah Kurd, Obaidullah Baleedi join PSP

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders Saif Yar Khan, Obaidullah Baleedi and Attaullah Kurd joined Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP). Both announced their decision regarding joining PSP in a press conference with Mustafa Kamal on Saturday, reported Dunya News.Saif Yar Khan led MQM’s coordination committee whereas Attaullah Kurd was a member of MQM’s Rabita committee Balochistan. Kamal welcomed both ex-MQM members into his party and referring towards MQM’s supposed reaction stated that “Saif Yar Khan is quite good as of now but he will soon receive a certificate of being evil”.Kamal stated that transport, food, parking and stage committees are all set for the party’s public meeting that is going to be held tomorrow (April 24). “Our party is now 30 days old today, praise to God. I invite the people of Karachi to attend tomorrow’s celebrations”, he added.While addressing the media, Saif Yar Khan said that a mafia is controlling Karachi whose leader is Muttahida’s quaid adding that the mujahir people need to be introduced in the national stream. Showing his loyalty towards the party, he further added that he does not remember the dates of birth of his mother or father but remembers the date of MQM’s foundation day.He said that he remained loyal to MQM for 30 years, adding that everyone will have to contribute to save the country and the nation. He also stated that it is the government’s responsibility to maintain check and balance over the matter catering to the Indian intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).Kamal welcomed the citizens who atteneded the Jashan-e-Pakistan festival. Almost one thousand members of MQMs unit in-charge and sector in-charge also joined PSP. National flags were hoisted on all four sides of the Bagh-e-Jinnah for the event.Yesterday, PTI MPA Hafeezuddin also joined PSP with his associates.
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