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Detained FCS vice chairman makes startling revelations

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – The detained Fishermen Cooperative Society (FCS) vice chairman, Sultan Qamar, has made startling revelations during Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probe, Dunya News reported.According to the JIT report, Sultan Qamar has confessed to have close ties with Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, Nisar Morani and gang war commander Uzair Baloch. It is further revealed that Sultan Qamar purchased two Kalashnikovs with the help of Zulfiqar Mirza on Speaker National Assemblt quota while he was also provided 25 sub-machineguns on the orders of Zulfiqar Mirza. These weapons were given to Afaq Ahmad and Uzair Baloch.The weapons used in Safoora tragedy were also provided by Sultan Qamar. It is further revealed Qamar Sultan also provided shelter to Safoora tragedy accused Tahir Sain, Fraz Bhagio and Ali Tariq Niazi.

Oil hits 2016 highs after fall in US inventories

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NEW YORK (AFP) - Oil prices surged to the highest levels this year Wednesday after data showed a fall in US crude inventories that added to expectations of a tightening global market.In its weekly report, the Department of Energy said that US commercial crude oil inventories fell by 4.2 million barrels in the week to May 20, but at 537.1 million barrels remained at historically high levels.We had a decent draw in headline crude numbers, that really carried us through a rally today, said Matt Smith of ClipperData.Major oil futures climbed within striking distance of $50 a barrel. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for delivery in July advanced 94 cents to $49.56 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.In London, Brent North Sea crude for July, the European benchmark, finished at $49.74 a barrel, up $1.13 from Tuesdays settlement.When you look at inventories, people start to realize the demand continues to be strong and production is starting to ebb, and that should get the market back in balance, said Phil Flynn of Price Futures Group.The global oil market nosedived from above $100 a barrel two years ago to around $27 in early 2016, plagued by a stubborn glut. They have since rebounded, aided by weeks of wildfires in Canada that have curbed oil production and unrest affecting energy infrastructure in Nigeria, Africas biggest oil exporter.Commerzbank analyst Carsten Fritsch said the recent price rebound was making the cost of North American shale oil attractive again, which could dampen the fall in production in the coming months. What is more, oil production is gradually resuming in those regions of Canada plagued by wildfires, he said in a research note.We therefore do not expect to see prices remain above $50 per barrel for any length of time, he added.

Euro higher on good German data

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NEW YORK (AFP) - The euro edged higher Wednesday on improved German economic data and a new agreement from the Eurogroup ministers to release funds for beleaguered Greece.Meanwhile the British pound continued its rebound on apparently eroding support for the Brexit movement to quit the European Union.The euro rose to $1.1154 after the IFO business climate index for Germany rose by a full point to 107.7 in May, comfortably outpacing analysts expectations and suggesting that German businesses have increasingly positive outlooks for the coming months.Added to that, the Eurogroup agreed to unlock 10.3 billion euros ($12 billion) in bailout cash that Greece needs for looming bond payments, averting a potential default. But the International Monetary Fund again refused to join in the countrys third bailout as long as there is no detailed debt relief plan for the long term.The euro was mildly higher in morning European dealing today after IFO data printed slightly better than expected, but overall action in the currency market was subdued across all the major pairs, said Boris Schlossberg of BK Asset Management.The pound pushed to $1.4702, its highest level since the beginning of the year, as market hopes cautiously rise that British voters will not support an exit from the European Union in a June 23 referendum. The Financial Times poll shows that 46 percent of voters are in the remain camp while 40 percent back exiting.

Compton accepts England future is on the line

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CHESTER-LE-STREET (AFP) - Nick Compton believes theres still a place for his old-fashioned approach to top-order batting, even though he accepts he is playing for his England place heading into Fridays second Test against Sri Lanka at the Riverside.Compton was out for a duck in Englands crushing innings and 88-run win at Headingley last week as Alastair Cooks men went 1-0 up in the three-match series.That followed a tour of South Africa where Compton, in his second spell as an England batsman, managed just 245 runs in four matches.Often described as an intense cricketer, Comptons style of patient accumulation is at odds with the modern-day trend for aggressive batting in all formats.The 32-year-old, who averages 30 in 14 Tests at a modest strike rate of 35 runs per 100 balls, accepts that England team-mates Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow may be easier on the eye, as indeed was his grandfather Denis Compton -- not just one of Englands greatest batsmen but one of their most dashing.But Nick Compton, born in South Africa but latterly educated in England, said it was important he remained true to his own style at No 3. England assistant coach Paul Farbrace was adamant at Headingley that Compton had no need to radically alter his game.Compton, speaking at the Riverside on Wednesday, said that was the message he had received from team management.Im very clear on that, said Compton at an event staged by series sponsor Investec. Weve an exciting team of stroke players. Its my role to get myself in and try and shield some of those players from the new ball and if I get in, to make sure I get a big score.Compton, despite two hundreds against New Zealand, was dropped by England in 2013 after being reduced to near strokelessness when facing the Black Caps at Headingley in 2013.I probably didnt take my chances with two hands, said Compton. Maybe with one, one-and-a-half hands. Compton made a useful 85 against South Africa in Durban, the city where he was born and brought up, to help England to a 241-run win in the first Test in December. It would have been nice personally to have kicked on and got some big scores and thats something that grated with me, he said.But the thing that gives me the most enjoyment or happiness is contributing to an England victory. Take the Durban Test match, I know I contributed to that victory.The Middlesex batsman insisted he had received no guarantees about his international future.I dont think theres any assurances in top-level sport...It comes down to weight of runs.As for his style at the crease, Compton added: The way the games going I think people are drawn towards a certain glamour. Some players provide that and people want to see more of that. Thats great, were in the entertainment business.I suppose watching Ben Stokess 200 (at Cape Town in January) is better than watching Comptons 80. If I sat on a couch and wanted to watch someone bat, I would rather watch Brian Lara, or my late grandfather, or Ben Stokes. But I feel like I have made the best of what Ive been given.He added: If you put me on a flat wicket against Jonny Bairstow (who made a brisk 140 against Sri Lanka at Headingley last week) he is going to score quicker than I am. But likewise I think there are areas where I will add something else, and its not always going to be flat. I just have to do what Im doing better.

Hyderabad bowling chokes Kolkata out of IPL

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NEW DELHI (AFP) - Moises Henriques allround show and a disciplined bowling performance helped Sunrisers Hyderabad knock Kolkata Knight Riders out of this cricket seasons Indian Premier League with a 22-run win in the Eliminator Tuesday.Put into bat at Delhis Feroz Shah Kotla, Hyderabad rode on Yuvraj Singhs 30-ball 44 to manage a respectable 162 for eight before restricting Kolkata to 140 for 8 wickets in 20 overs.Medium-pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged three wickets as Australias Henriques (2-17) and Hyderabads star import from Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman (0-28) provided the adequate support.Rahman was unable to get a wicket but his economical spell was instrumental in taking the David Warner-led side over the line. Earlier the Hyderabad top-order fell to the guile of chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who got Man of the Match Henriques (31) and Warner (28) on consecutive deliveries.Yuvraj then got the rebuilding act going with Deepak Hooda to stitch a 49-run fourth wicket partnership as the duo combined the right dose of caution and aggression.The left-handed Yuvraj, who has represented India in 293 one-day internationals, struck eight fours and a six before being bowled by West Indies pacer Jason Holder. Holder along with Morne Morkel shared two wickets apiece as the bowling duo complimented destroyer-in-chief Yadav (3-35).Chasing what seemed a par score at the neutral venue, Kolkata lost a couple of early wickets but skipper Gautam Gambhir (28) kept chipping away.Gambhirs wicket in the 10th over proved to be crucial as Henriques soon got dangerman Yusuf Pathan (2) back in the dug out with KKR in a tight spot.Manish Pandey (36) and Suryakumar Yadavs 46-run fifth-wicket stand did raise hopes for a KKR recovery but Hyderabad bowlers kept getting wickets.Hyderabad will now meet Gujarat Lions in Qualifier 2 in New Delhi on Friday to decide Royal Challengers Bangalores opponent in the title clash Sunday.

Quetta: YDA demands to be accepted within 48 hours: CM Balochistan

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QUETTA (Dunya News) - Young Doctors Association (YDA) has continued protest on the 50th day for the acceptance of their demands in Quetta, Dunya News reported on Wednesday.The YDA organized a rally in the city on Wednesday which turned into a sit-in after reaching Manan Chowk, causing severe traffic problem for the masses.A meeting between Chief Minister Balochistan, Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri and the committee formed by YDA held after the sit-in during which CM Balochistan ensured that the demands of young doctors would be accepted and notification in this regard would be issued within 48 hours.After the assurance from the CM Balochistan the YDA sit-in was shifted from Manan Chowk to Press Club due to security concerns. People faced difficulties due the YDA sit-in as traffic remained jam in most parts of the city.

Hafeez injury puts selection committee in trouble

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not received the scan report of Muhammad Hafeez yet. PCB will receive the scan report today, reported Dunya News.Hafeez will be sent abroad for the treatment if report will not be satisfactory. 35-year-old opener suffered a knee injury during the World T20. In case Hafeez does not gain fitness, Khurram Manzoor will replace him on the tour of England.

Nisar to NADRA: Devise strategy to verify NICs, passports within 48 hours

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has directed the National Database and Registrations Authority (NADRA) to come-up with a strategy to verify the 180 million identification cards and passports in the country within the next 48 hours, reported Dunya News.Nisar led a crucial meeting held at NADRA headquarters on Wednesday. He directed that the IDs and passports obtained by the foreigners in the country through illegal means be cancelled immediately.Interior Minister said that the world has been given the message after the US drone strike in Afghanistan that anyone can use a Pakistani ID and passport rather easily, adding that this is against our national interest and security.Nisar further stated that the world should know that no one can get their hands on documents related to Pakistani identification after paying an insignificant amount. He ordered the authorities that it needs to be ensured that no foreigner should be illegaly using a Pakistani identification card.He stated that the citizens should not undergo much hardships during the re-verification process and that the entire procedure should be carried out in a friendly environment. Nisar said that security agencies should cooperate with NADRA in future for the nullification and verification procedure of the identification cards held by foreigners.

Ramazan package worth 1.75 billion approved

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Government will give a relief package of 1.75 billion rupees for the holy month of Ramazan. Dunya News has got the details of prices of different essentials in this package.According to sources, there will be discount of 5 to 10% on items of 2200 different brands. There is reduction of up to Rs. 30 on different beverages and the price of flour and sugar will be reduced by Rs. 5 and 6 respectively.The prices of vegetable oil and ghee of different brands will be reduced by up to Rs.10 whereas price of date will be reduced up to Rs. 40-80. According to sources, prices of Masalas will be reduced by 10% and prices of tea and packet milk will be reduced by Rs.87 and 8 respectively.

Panama Leaks: Parliamentary committee sets procedure to form TORs

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan faced immense political crises in the wake of Panama Leaks after which a parliamentary committee had been formed with government and Opposition’s mutual consent. The very committee held its first setting where procedure to form Terms of References (TORs) of the investigation of the Panama Leaks issue was discussed, reported Dunya News on Wednesday.The meeting was held at Parliament house. Government and Opposition members seemed to disagree over 2 points, committee operations were also discussed including other agendas.The opposition raised questions over Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid’s appointment as an ex-official member of the joint committee.Opposition leaders also claimed that supervisor of the committee has not be decided due to the presence of two strong candidates in the committee.Both Opposition and government exchanged views over each others proposed TORs. Government shared with the opposition members the reply given by Chief Justice (CJ) Anwar Zaheer Jamali regarding the formation of a judicial commission to probe into the matter.Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Opposition leader Khurshid Shah attended the first the meeting as facilitators.

JI's train march reaches Lahore from Peshawar

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Jamaat-e-Islaami (JI) has initiated its train march against corruption from Peshawar. JI ameer Sirajul Haq has stated that the individuals named in the Panama Leaks should resign on their own, reported Dunya News on Wednesday.While addressing party workers at the train station in Peshawar, Siraj said that the countrys existence is endangered because of the corrupt leaders, further stating that if an independent investigation commission is not formed to probe into the Panama Leaks issue then the people will hit the streets and head towards Islamabad.Jamaat-e-Islamis train march will reach Karachi on May 27. JI ameer will address public gatherings on 51 train stations during the journey.The train march reached Lahore after passing from Rawalpindi, Wazirabad and Gujranwala after beginning its journey from Peshawar. Jamaat-e-Islami workers gave a warm welcome to the train march at the Lahore Railway Station.The participants of the train march will head towards Karachi in the morning at 8am from the Railway Station after spending the night in Lahore.

2 MQM workers handed over to police on 14-days remand

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers Nasir alias Khajji and Faheem alias Mirchi were handed over to police on 14-days physical remand by the Administrative judge of Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Wednesday, reported Dunya News.Earlier, both culprits were given in the Rangers’ custody for a remand of 3-months.Nasir and Faheem were accused of taking training from Indian intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) along with launching gun attacks on Sindh Secretariat and Assembly with Saeed Bharam.They have also been accused of killing intelligence agency officers.

SDA Deputy Director suffers heart attack upon release from court

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Swabi Development Authority Deputy Director Rooh Al-Amin suffered a heart attack in the court room just after he was released on Wednesday, reported Dunya News.He was earlier accused of corruption and was convicted for five years.The officer was taken to the hospital right after the cardiac arrest. Al-Amin was acquitted by the Supreme Court from five-year sentence.During the hearing, Justice Asif Saeed Khosa remarked that corruption is the biggest issue of the country.

England tour: PCB announces players' names for training camp

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday has announced names of players finalised for England tour in a press confernece held at Gaddafi Stadium, reported Dunya News.The players include Muhammad Hafeez, Sami Aslam, Iftikhar Ahmad, Azhar Ali, Khurram Manzoor, Shan Masood, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Asad Shafiq, Akbar-ur-Rehman, Asif Zakir, Muhammad Amir, Rahat Ali, Imran Khan, Sohail Khan, Junaid Khan, Ehsan Adil, Sarfraz Ahmad, Muhammad Rizwan, Yasir Shah and Zulfiqar Babar.Hafeezs inclusion in the final squad would be conditionally based on his fitness.National teams skills camp would start on May 30 in Lahore under the supervision of newly-appointed coach Mickey Arthur.The selection team has also announced a 16-member A-team for England tour. Opener Sharjeel Khan and middle order batsman Babar Azam have been placed in A-team.

Sindh Assembly's website too heedless of Qaim Ali's age

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Several times, Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Qaim Ali Shah has been seen trembling while walking, often stuck in spoonerism during emotional speeches and involved in other acts of clumsiness which kept him in the limelight reported Dunya News on Wednesday.One more interesting fact about him has surfaced on the media according to which, Qaim Ali Shah’s age in Sindh Assembly website’s age section has been missing for a long time.So far, it has not been cleared if it is Sindh Assembly’s carelessness or Sindh CM himself does not want people to know about his age.
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