Saturday 21 May 2016

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Football: Ibrahimovic lifts French Cup in PSG swansong

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PARIS (AFP) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two goals and set up another as Paris Saint-Germain defeated bitter rivals Marseille 4-2 to clinch a 10th French Cup title on Saturday in the Swedes final game with the club.Blaise Matuidi struck PSGs opening goal inside two minutes at the Stade de France, but Marseille hit back just 10 minutes later through on-loan Newcastle midfielder Florian Thauvin.Ibrahimovic then converted a penalty immediately after half-time to restore the capital clubs lead, before he played in Edinson Cavani to add a third goal on 56 minutes.The 34-year-old Swedish star signed off in trademark spectacular style with his second of the evening, the 156th and final goal of his PSG career, eight minutes from time as Laurent Blancs side repeated last years domestic treble despite a late consolation from Michy Batshuayi.Im very happy to win my final match with a fantastic team, said Ibrahimovic.Weve worked hard over the four years. It was an incredible adventure for me, especially when you know how things were when I arrived and how they are now.Its mission accomplished. I didnt learn to speak French but Ive won everything. I came, I saw, I conquered.With the Ligue 1 crown and French League Cup already in the bag, PSG were aiming to move level with record 10-time French Cup winners Marseille in a repeat of the 2006 final, won 2-1 by Paris.Ibrahimovic, who last weekend broke Argentine striker Carlos Bianchis single-season club record of 37 league goals, was aiming to bring down the curtain the down on a glittering four-year stay in the French capital in fitting fashion having already helped PSG to 11 trophies.Fast startHowever, Abdelaziz Barrada fired an early warning signal to PSG in their quest for another title when the midfielders 25-yard drive flashed just wide of Salvatore Sirigus right-hand post with less than a minute gone.Blancs side were ahead though with their first attack as Angel Di Maria, provider of 18 assists in his first Ligue 1 campaign, delivered another from a wicked right-wing cross that was turned in by Matuidi from close range.But Marseille, who were hoping to salvage their season after finishing 13th in the league, responded on 12 minutes as Thauvins strike from just outside the area clipped Thiago Silvas leg to wrong-foot Sirigu.Thauvin was fortunate to escape punishment when he blocked Ibrahimovics goalbound strike with his hand shortly before the interval, but Marseille were caught out seconds after the restart as Nicolas Nkoulou bundled over Matuidi inside the box.Ibrahimovic slotted past Steve Mandanda from the penalty spot to put PSG back in front on 47 minutes, before Paris record goalscorer played in Cavani to steer home a third nine minutes later after Chile international Mauricio Isla lost possession in midfield.Matuidi then released Ibrahimovic to stroke home a fourth on 82 minutes and guarantee PSG a 10th successive win over Marseille, despite Batshuayi converting a rebound three minutes from the end after Sirigu could only parry Benjamin Mendys low shot.Blanc then withdrew Ibrahimovic, who will leave Paris when his contract expires at the end of June, to a rapturous ovation late on in the final act of a remarkable chapter in PSGs history.

Top US commander for the Middle East visited Syria: Centcom

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The leading US commander for the Middle East visited northern Syria on Saturday, officials said.General Joseph Votel, head of US Central Command (Centcom), met with US military advisors working with Syrian Arab fighters and with leaders of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Centcom spokesman said, declining to provide more details.During the secret trip which lasted several hours, the Centcom commander visited a handful of locations, CNN reported as it accompanied Votel, the highest-ranking US military official to travel to Syria since its civil conflict began in 2011.US special operations forces are helping train fighters in Syria to fight the Islamic State (IS) group as the United States leads a coalition of countries in an air war against the extremists in Iraq and Syria.IS has seized swathes of territory in Syria and Iraq to create a self-styled caliphate. Its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has received pledges of alliance from terrorist groups around the world.

Football: Van Gaal defiant as Mourinho speculation mounts

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LONDON (AFP) - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal defended his achievements after reports that Jose Mourinho is poised to replace him overshadowed his sides FA Cup triumph against Crystal Palace.A memorable extra-time winner by Jesse Lingard brought United a 2-1 victory at Wembley on Saturday, ending the clubs 12-year wait for a record-equalling 12th FA Cup, but within minutes of the final whistle, reports were circulating that Mourinhos appointment is imminent.Van Gaal refused to discuss the matter, telling reporters I dont want to talk about leaving the club, but argued that despite Uniteds failure to qualify for the Champions League, he had performed well in the circumstances.When asked if he had established a platform for future success, he replied: Of course. I have said when I started that we are in a process of transition.That I have already said a lot of times in press conferences, so I repeat myself. I have to refresh my squad and I have done it.In spite of the many injuries this season, we are still in the race (for fourth place) and now we have lifted the cup. Thats a title, and it was three years ago that United (last) had a title.Im very proud that Im the first manager after the period of Sir Alex Ferguson (to win a trophy). I have made a picture with him, because thats history.The BBC reported that Mourinho, sacked by Chelsea in December, would be officially announced as United manager early next week.Asked if he expected to keep his job, Van Gaal gestured to the FA Cup trophy, which was sitting on a table in front of him, and said: I show you the cup and I dont discuss it with my friends of the media, who already sacked me for six months.Which manager can do that, what I have done?Van Gaal departed the press conference room in sarcastic fashion, hoisting the cup aloft and saying: Thank you for the congratulations.Heart and passionThe speculation about Van Gaals position took the gloss off a famous day for United and in particular 23-year-old Lingard, the academy graduate, who has forced his way into the starting XI following several loan spells.The winger settled an affair that his side had shaded in the 110th minute, fizzing a right-foot volley into the top-left corner shortly after United centre-back Chris Smalling had been sent off for two bookable offences.Substitute Jason Puncheon had put Palace ahead in the 78th minute, slamming the ball past David de Gea from a narrow angle, but United equalised within three minutes as Marouane Fellaini chested down skipper Wayne Rooneys cross for Juan Mata to volley home.Palace manager Alan Pardew tasted defeat in an FA Cup final for the third time, having been on the losing team when United beat the south London club in a replay in 1990 and overseen West Ham Uniteds loss on penalties to Liverpool in 2006.He praised his players for playing with heart and passion and said that the club had conducted itself with dignity.His chief complaint centred around referee Mark Clattenburgs decision to award a first-half free-kick for a foul on Connor Wickham by Smalling, rather than play advantage and allow the striker to race into the box with the ball.I was really disappointed with the Connor decision in particular, Pardew said.Because you could see he was going to get up first and obviously the advantage was really with us. He had a free pass to Yala (Yannick Bolasie) for a tap-in. To be pulled back was really harsh.Pardew celebrated Puncheons opener by gyrating on the touchline and he said afterwards that he had got carried away in the moment.I enjoyed that moment, he said. In a cup final, as a manager its difficult to enjoy moments. Forgive me my dance. Its just because I enjoyed it.

MQM's Irum Farooqi suspended, tweets party has lost its sincere worker

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LAHORE (DUnya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Saturday suspended its Member Sindh Assembly Irum Farooq for 3 months for violating the party discipline. Farooqi responded to the suspension in a tweet saying that the party has lost its sincere political worker.Farooqi further added that she respects the MQM chief and those members who are true to the cause.Today MQM lost a sincere political Worker,I will always respect Altaf Bhai & those workers who r genuine to the cause.May Peace Prevail— Irum Azeem Farooque (@Irumf) May 21, 2016 According to MQM’s statement, the decision was made after the party demanded a detailed explanation from Farooqi over the matter. MQM chief Altaf Hussain confirmed the decision of the Rabita Committee. The committee suspended her for her peace message.

Case registered for traffic wardens' killing, CTD investigation underway

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – The case for an incident involving the killing of 2 traffic wardens near Aisha Manzil area of Karachi has been registered Saturday in CTD’s Garden police station. The Counter Terrorism has launched an investigation of the incident. The case, registered on Traffic Police’s Section Officer Sajid’s request, includes sections of murder and terrorism.According to the details, CTD’s higher officials visited the attack site late at night. They analysed the possible entry and points of the terrorists involved in the murder.Two traffic police officers were gunned down near Aisha Manzil area of Karachi earlier on Saturday afternoon at around 1: 57 pm.According to police, unknown armed men riding on a motorcycle approached the policemen and shot both of them in their heads. The deceased have been identified as Shakeel and Kamran.Bullet shells of 9mm pistol have been recovered from the attack site.According to eyewitnesses, the assailants also took away the ammunition of the wardens with them as well.Dunya News has obtained the CCTV footage of the incident which shows the two attackers, wearing helmets, escaping after the firing.Grieving scenes were seen in the hospital as families of the martyred wardens were beside themselves upon hearing of the incident.Traffic police’s duties were suspended in sensitive areas after the attack while Sindh Chief Minister (CM) has demanded a report of the incident from the Inspector General (IG).

Taliban leader Mansour 'likely killed' in US drone strike

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was targeted and likely killed Saturday in a US drone strike in a remote area of Pakistan along the Afghan border, a US official said.The airstrike, authorized by President Barack Obama, also killed a second adult male combatant as the two traveled in a vehicle southwest of the town of Ahmad Wal, but no civilians were killed, the official said under condition of anonymity.Mansour was the target and was likely killed, in the strikes, which occurred around 6:00 am (1000 GMT) and were carried out by multiple unmanned aircraft operated by US Special Operations Forces, the official said.Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said in a statement that Mansour has been the leader of the Taliban and actively involved with planning attacks against facilities in Kabul and across Afghanistan, presenting a threat to Afghan civilians and security forces, our personnel, and Coalition partners.Mansour was appointed head of the Taliban in July 2015 following the revelation that the groups founder Mullah Omar had been dead for two years.Since the death of Mullah Omar and Mansurs assumption of leadership, the Taliban have conducted many attacks that have resulted in the death of tens of thousands of Afghan civilians and Afghan security forces as well as numerous US and Coalition personnel, Cook said.Officials are still assessing the results and will provide more information when available, he added.Keep expectations in checkMichael OHanlon of the Brookings Institution think-tank said Mansours death may help the US effort in Afghanistan modestly.The war has been going on for so long, the Taliban has so many leaders and so much ability to function at the local level even without strong central guidance, that we would be well advised to keep expectations in check, he said.US lawmakers welcomed the news and some called on the Obama administration to take a firmer stand.I appreciate President Obama for authorizing the attack, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said, adding I strongly encourage the Obama Administration to not withdraw troops until conditions on the ground permit their withdrawal.Republican Senator John McCain, head of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, said he hoped this strike against the Talibans top leader will lead the administration to reconsider its policy of prohibiting US forces from targeting the Taliban.Part of movement from startBorn in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar sometime in the early 1960s, Mansour was part of the Taliban movement from its start in the 1990s and has effectively been in charge since 2013, according to Taliban sources.He shuns public appearances. The few pictures believed to be of him show a thickset man with the dark beard and turban that are virtually the uniform for senior Taliban cadres.Mansour spent part of his life in Pakistan, like millions of Afghans who fled the Soviet occupation.He succeeded Omar, the one-eyed warrior-cleric who led the Taliban from its rise in the chaos of the Afghan civil war of the 1990s.Mansur has been an obstacle to peace and reconciliation between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban, prohibiting Taliban leaders from participating in peace talks with the Afghan government that could lead to an end to the conflict, Cook said.In addition to fighting on the ground and pressure from all sides to negotiate, the Taliban also faces the challenge of halting the expansion of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan, which has been recruiting disaffected fighters.

PM's departure for London expected today

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif departure for London is expected today (Sunday). PM will be visiting London for a week.He will undergo a medical checkup and will also meet influential business personalities.PM had visited London for a few days in the previous month as well for a medical examination.PM will be staying at his son’s residence in London.

Mullah Akhtar Mansoor presumed dead in US drone strike

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WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor is being presumed dead in a US drone strike Sunday.According to Pentagon Spokesperson Peter Cook, Mansoor was travelling in a vehicle which was targeted in a drone strike near the Pak-Afghan border.The Spokesperson added that the killing of Mansoor is being analysed and the US cannot as yet confirm the death of the Taliban leader.Mansoor had been appointed as the head of Taliban in July in the previous year, after Mullah Umer.According to Cook, Mansoor was seen a hurdle in the reconciliation process between the Afghan government and the Taliban.Cook further stated that US President Barak Obama had approved the drone attack against Mansoor.

Angoor Ada: Pak army gifts check post to Afghan forces

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) department, the construction of a check post formed for transportation at Angor Ada has been completed as Pakistan army has handed over the check post to Afghan forces, reported Dunya News on Saturday.The construction of the check post is a measure to improve border management between both countries as it shall allow peace and stability to prevail at the Pak-Afghan border, according to ISPR.According to the statement issued in this regards, all issues related to border management between both countries will be solved through mutual consensus.

MQM chief had connections with RAW for 22 years: Mustafa Kamal

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) leader Mustafa Kamal accused Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain of having connections with Indian intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for past 22 years, reported Dunya News on Saturday.Kamal expressed these views while addressing the first ever workers convention of PSP. Kamal inquired why isnt the government taking any action despite being aware of all the facts, related to MQM. He said that the more he reveals about the Muttahida head, the more his image will become worse. Kamal revealed how MQM was able to achieve 85% mandate in Karachi further stating that the government should form a Joint Investigation Tribunal (JIT) to probe into the matter. Kamal said that serious action will never be taken against the MQM chief.The PSP leader further stated that both Pakistan and British governments will not conduct action against the MQM chief but will instead continue to use him. Kamal even claimed that PSP will snatch away MQMs mandate within 6 months.PSP leader Anees Qaimkhani announced that the partys central secretariat shall be inaugurated on June 3.

Swat: Cheques distributed among landowners who sold land for army camp

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SWAT (Dunya News) – Cheques were distributed among the landowners who gave away their land for the construction of an army camp. General Commanding Officer Major General Asif Ghafoor stated on the occasion that terrorists in Swat were defeated with the help of the local people, reported Dunya News on Saturday.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) department, Major General Asif said that all extremists present in Swat shall be wiped out, adding that favourable results are being obtained as a result of Operation Zarb-e-Azb.He said that the fight against the terrorists shall continue as long as the terrorists dont meet their fate. He added that the soldiers of Pakistan army have made countless sacrifices while fighting against the terrorists in Swat.

60% cases in courts result of ineligibility, mismanagement of govt institutions: CJ

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MUZAFFARABAD (Dunya News) – Chief Justice (CJ) of Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali has stated that 60 percent cases that are being heard by superior judiciary are outcome of the incompetency and mismanagement of government institutions, reported Dunya News on Saturday.While addressing a Judicial conference in Muzaffarabad, CJ said that self-accountability is essential in order to promote good governance in the country adding that political rivals need to stop criticising themselves. He said that it is important to utilise the experiences of other countries and their technology to improve the judicial system in the country.Chief Justice said that a society cannot be prevented from destruction and chaos without a strong judicial and justice system in the country. He said that corruption is badly damaging the country and is a huge obstacle in the countrys path towards success.He added that it to ensure quick justice in the country, it is necessary that the judges fulfill their responsibilities along with the dynamic role of the lawyers, further stating that the judges are at complete liberty to make decisions while staying within the limits of the law and constitution.Chief Justice Azad Kashmir Mohammad Azam Khan while addressing the judicial conference said that there is need of improvement in the investigation system of the police to assure swift justice. He added that delay in cases occurs because of incompetent police officers applying wrong methods of investigation in certain scenarios.

England beat Sri Lanka by an innings in first Test

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LEEDS, (AFP) - James Anderson took 10 wickets in the match as England thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 88-runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley on Saturday.Sri Lanka, following on, were dismissed for 119 in their second innings as England went 1-0 up in the three-match series.Lancashire paceman Anderson took five for 29 which, added to his five for 16 in Sri Lankas meagre first innings 91, gave him match figures of 10 for 45.England wicket-keeper Jonathan Bairstow was named man-of-the-match for making 140 in Englands total of 298 on his Yorkshire home ground and holding nine catches in the game.Only Kusal Mendis with 53 offered much in the way of meaningful Sri Lanka defiance with the bat on Saturday.Sri Lanka resumed on one without loss with the overcast conditions that greeted them similar to those in which they had collapsed on Friday.Dimuth Karunaratne avoided a pair but fell for seven when caught head-high by Bairstow after the left-hander got an outside edge to a near-unplayable Anderson ball that bounced and cut away off the seam.The same combination then accounted for Kaushal Silva (14).Either side of the wickets, Mendis, who like Karunaratne made a first-innings duck, drove both Anderson and fast bowler Steven Finn for well-struck fours.But he was fortunate on 23 when a hard edge off Anderson went through the hands of leaping third slip James Vince.Mendis was reprieved again on 29 when he edged Finn only for a diving Bairstow, in a rare blemish this match, to drop the low one-handed catch.And off what turned out to be the last ball before lunch, Mendis should have been out for 47 when he edged a seemingly comfortable chance off Broad to third slip only for Vince to again put him down.Rain stopped play for more than two hours and when the match resumed, England captain Alastair Cook brought on off-spinner Moeen Ali.His second ball saw Mendis get a thin glance, with Bairstow failing to hold the difficult legside chance.But Cooks gamble was rewarded two balls later when Dinesh Chandimal chopped an intended cut onto his stumps.Mendis, whose innings was a mix of the streaky and the stylish, then clipped Anderson through midwicket for a boundary that saw him complete a 62-ball fifty including 10 fours.Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews made a Test-best 160 when his side won at Headingley two years ago to claim their first series win in England and he top-scored for the tourists with 34 on Friday.But he only managed five on Saturday before he was caught behind off Broad.And 93 for four became 93 for five after Mendiss luck ran out when, trying to leave an Anderson delivery, he deflected the ball onto his stumps.Either side of tea, Sri Lanka lost their last seven wickets for 26 runs.Anderson, appropriately, ended the match by clean bowling retreating last man Nuwan Pradeep.

People in every city have rejected Imran's allegations: Pervaiz

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister of Information Pervaiz Rashid on Saturday attended celebrations regarding 65 years of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan held at Lok Virsa in Islamabad. He emphasised upon the friendly relations between both countries and also responded to Imran Khans press conference, reported Dunya News.Rashid said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is not just the name of a road, adding that the project is going to change the fate of the region. He said that Pak-China friendship is getting stronger with every passing day and further stated that cooperation in regards to various energy projects shall remain ongoing between both countries. He also said that CPEC project will increase employment opportunities in Pakistan.While addressing the ceremony, Chinas Ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong stated that such cultural events are crucial in bringing closer the people of both countries.In a statement issued regarding the press conference held by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, Rashid said that Khan cannot tarnish Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharifs reputation by leveling false allegations against him, adding that such allegations have inversely resulted in the demise of his own popularity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). He stated that Khan used to speak against offshore company whereas it has been revealed that he also had one offshore company of his own. Rashid said that PM Nawaz takes a list of developmental projects to the people but Khan takes with him a list of allegations.Federal Information Minister said that Khan has humiliated every respected figure in the country but the people from all cities have rejected his allegations. He claimed that the PTI chief is arranging rallies in Punjab whereas KP is echoing with slogans of Go Imran Go. He said that Khan told lies on numerous occasions but he has been completely exposed now.

NAB decides not to investigate Panama Leaks issue: Sources

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Sources indicate that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is no longer working upon the applications received in regards to probing in the Panama Leaks issue and shall take no action until a judicial commission is formed for investigation, reported Dunya News on Saturday.NAB received eight requests to probe into the Panama Leaks issue. But these requests were not transferred to the next phase of investigation as sources state that NAB has decided not to make any move in regards to the issue until a judicial commission is formed for investigation.It needs to be remembered that prior to NABs rejection, Supreme Court (SC) also turned down the request to form a judicial commission to probe into the matter.
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