Sunday 12 June 2016

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Rs 1,650 billion Punjab budget to be presented today

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Rs 1650 billion Punjab budget for the fiscal year 2016-17 will be presented today (Monday). Punjab Finance Minister Dr Ayesha Ghaus will present the budget in the Punjab Assembly.According to sources, Rs 550 billion have been allocated for development programme and Rs 18 billion have been earmarked for Energy projects while Rs 40 billion have been allocated for irrigation.Rs 13.49 billion would be allocated for Higher Education while Rs 0.9 billion will be allocated for Special Education.For School Education, Rs 22.62 billion have been set aside as Rs 9 billion have been set aside for the repair of damaged school buildings. Rs 6 billion each has been set aside for the laptop scheme and for the provision of facilities at schools. For industries, Rs 3.83 billion have been allocated.

Karachi: 39 suspects arrested during police operations

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Crackdown against criminal elements in Karachi continued as police apprehended 39 suspects during search operations in different parts of the city on Thursday, Dunya News reported. According to details, police carried out a search operation on a tip-off in Manghupir area. All the entry and exit points were sealed before the search operation and police arrested 35 suspects during house-to-house search.On the other hand, police carried out an operation in Pareedi area in Saddar and arrested two accused. According to SSP South, the arrested persons were involved in several cases of street crime. Police also apprehended two suspects after an encounter in Baldia Town area.

Lahore: Youth crushed to death by speeding truck

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – According to details, a truck carrying sand for the construction work of Orange Line hit a motorcycle near Quaid-e-Azam Interchange on Sunday, killing 18-year-old motorcyclist Shiraz on the spot.The heirs of Shiraz staged a protest after the accident and blocked Manawan Road for all kind of traffic. They also chanted slogans against the government.Police reached the spot and shifted the dead body of Shiraz to Jinnah Hospital for autopsy.

Flag protest fires up Sri Lanka in Lord's no-ball row

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LONDON (AFP) - Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford called for all no-ball decisions to be taken by the third umpire as his side reacted to an incorrect call in the third Test against England with an extraordinary flag protest at Lords on Sunday.At stumps, Sri Lanka were 32 without loss in their second innings, needing a further 330 runs on Mondays fifth and final day to reach an imposing victory target of 362.More realistically, their goal was to prevent England, already 2-0 up in the three-match series, taking the 10 wickets they needed to complete a whitewash.But England captain Alastair Cook, 49 not out batting down the order after a knee injury suffered while fielding, may not have been able to declare his sides second innings on 233 for seven had a few close calls Sunday gone Sri Lankas way instead.Significantly, Sri Lanka thought they had Alex Hales -- who went on to make 94 -- out for 58 when he as bowled by Nuwan Pradeep.But Australian umpire Rod Tucker had already called a no-ball.Replays suggested Pradeeps front foot may have been behind the crease but fielding teams are unable to challenge a no-ball call by an umpire and Hales survived.In February, a similar incident saw Australias Adam Voges make 239 in a Test against New Zealand in Wellington after being reprieved on seven following an incorrectly called no-ball by English umpire Richard Illingworth.Under International Cricket Council regulations, the third umpire is powerless to intervene in such situations.There are proposals on the table to prevent a repeat of these types of incidents and Ford said: The ICC have to look at it.It seems strange with the technology available that you can still get a line call wrong, the South African added.The best solution is for the umpires to worry about whats happening down the other end and let technology look after the line call.The game has a funny way of kicking you when you are down. That was a kick we didnt need.An understanding Hales said: Of course I sympathise with them and Rod. But think about how fast everything moves and how close he (Pradeep) was to the front line.Rod said he told him a few times that over he was getting close to the front. Its a split decision hes got to make at the time.Ford was especially disappointed for Pradeep, whose impressive return of three for 37 in 15 overs was still two wickets shy of the five the paceman needed for a place on the Lords honours board.He bowled so damn well and had such bad luck, if ever a guy deserved five at Lords, it was him, said Ford.The Sri Lanka management reacted to Haless reprieve by draping the national over the tourists dressing-room balcony for some 45 minutes.Ford said this wasnt so much a protest as a gesture of solidarity with the players out on the middle.At that stage we felt the boys were fighting hard and we wanted to show our support from the dressing room to boost their morale --only for us to find out thats not the done thing and we had to take it down, said Ford.He added that Tucker had apologised to Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews for his mistake.He got the news from the third umpire and he apologised to Angelo. It was very good of him to have done that and we move on.Hales, for all his good fortune Sunday, was still left waiting for a maiden Test hundred.The Nottinghamshire opener, out for 86 and 83 in the first two Tests, got closer still on Sunday before he was lbw to medium-pacer Mathews.Somewhat ironically, in view of Sri Lankas earlier protest, Hales sought a review of the decision only for DRS to find in the tourists favour on this occasion.Its disappointing again to come so close, said Hales, whose 126-ball innings included 10 fours and a six.But it was pretty decent delivery and I had my fair share of luck -- bowled off a no-ball, umpires calls and edges -- I guess the luck ran out.

Anderson reprimanded over umpire clash

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LONDON (AFP) - England paceman James Anderson has received an International Cricket Council code of conduct reprimand for showing disrespect to umpire S Ravi during the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lords, the global governing body said Sunday.Anderson has been handed the minimum penalty for the Level One offence of conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.Englands all-time leading wicket-taker admitted the charge and accepted the punishment for his response on Saturday after Indias Ravi, one of the standing umpires at Lords, told Anderson not to verbally engage with Sri Lanka batsman Rangana Herath.There was no play before lunch on the fourth day on Sunday due to rain.England, bidding for a whitewash at 2-0 up in the three-match series, are 109 for four in their second innings -- a lead of 237 runs.

Warner out '2-6 weeks' with broken finger

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BASSETERRE (AFP) - Australia opener David Warner is set to miss the remainder of the one-day series in the West Indies after breaking a finger during Saturdays 36-run win over South Africa, the tourists said Sunday.Warner was man of the match for his 109 from 120 balls, his sixth one-day international hundred, which moved Australia to the top of the three-team table.But he took a blow to his left index finger while fielding and an X-ray on Sunday revealed a fracture.We will assess the situation over the coming days to see if the injury requires a surgical option but should that not be the case then David is likely to be available to return to play in somewhere between two and six weeks, said Australia team doctor Geoffrey Verrall.A decision on Warners further participation in the competition will be made in the next few days, said a Cricket Australia spokesman.However, with the tournament ending on June 29, it seems likely that the 29-year-olds tour is over.Its obviously disappointing to be sidelined given the form Ive been in and given the important stage the tri-series is at, but its always important to look at the positives, said Warner.This downtime, however long or short it is, will give me the chance to freshen up and spend quality time with my family after an intense period of action, with a home summer that was followed by trips to New Zealand and South Africa, plus the World Twenty20 and the Indian Premier League.

Former England captain Carr dead at 89

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LONDON (AFP) - Former England captain Donald Carr has died, at the age of 89, it was announced Sunday.The MCC flag at Lords, where England were playing Sri Lanka in the third Test, flew at half-mast as a mark of respect.Carr played twice for England, once as captain, on the 1951/52 tour of India.He made almost 20,000 first-class runs, in a 23-year career, was Derbyshire captain between 1955 and 1962 and a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1960.But Carr became better known as a cricket administrator, serving as secretary of the Test and County Cricket Board -- the forerunner of the current England and Wales Cricket Board.Carr was also an assistant secretary of MCC, managed three England overseas tours and later became an International Cricket Council match referee. Paying tribute to Carr, ECB chairman Colin Graves said: Cricket has lost one of its greatest friends; someone who gave a lifetime of service to our game; as a cricketer, a captain, a club secretary, an England tour manager, and, of course, as a senior administrator - serving MCC and the TCCB with distinction in a leadership role as the game moved into the modern, professional era; and always meeting the many difficult challenges he faced during this period with his customary good humour and charm.He will be hugely missed by those who worked and played with him, and we send our condolences and sympathies to all in the Carr family.MCC president Roger Knight added: Donalds career in cricket, especially at Lords, is unlikely ever to be surpassed.Carrs son, John Carr, also became a first-class cricketer, with Middlesex, and later followed his father into cricket administration.

Torkham border dispute: Firing exchange between Pak-Afghan forces

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Torkham (Dunya News) – Exchange of firing between Pakistan and Afghan forces took place at Torkham border on Sunday, reported Dunya News.Pakistan is constructing an overhead bridge on Torkham border and Afghan officials had objected on that earlier. There was also dispute between both sides on a gate at Pak-Afghan border.Pakistan is constructing the gate and fence to improve the security on the border and conflict is going on for last two months on the issue.

Doctor leaves scissors in stomach, demands 50,000 for re-operation

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LARKANA (Dunya News) – A doctor who operated an elderly lady three months back who complained about pain in her kidneys, demands fifty-thousand rupees for re-operating the lady after forgetting scissors in her stomach during her first operation, reported Dunya News on Sunday.The lady, resident of a village named Akram Khan Lanjawani located near Larkana, headed for the urban area after pain in her kidneys became unbearable. The doctor was able to carry out a successful operation of the lady but three months the lady start feeling pain again.X-Rays revealed that scissors used during her first operation were present in her stomach. The doctor now demands Rs 50,000 from the family members of the lady on order to conduct another operation and remove the scissors.Family members of the seventy-year-old lady demonstrated in front of the Larkana Press Club and demanded justice over the ordeal they had to go through.

Asifa Bhutto gets to hear 'Pani Do' slogans during her visit to Lyari

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Asifa Bhutto Zardari reached Nayabad, Lyari on Sunday and paid a visit to Eight Chowk, Chakiwara and Quaid e Azam’s birth place Wazir Mansion, reported Dunya News.Administration came into action before Asifa’s arrival and took emergency initiatives to clean the area and tried to dispose litter which had been lying for months. However, despite their utmost try, administration could not meet the ‘deadline’ and failed to clean the area.The residents of the area lodged already compiled complaints on Asifa’s arrival. They were with the point that Benazir Bhutto (late) had undertaken various projects for the people of Lyari but no promise had been fulfilled and nor any plan had reached to completion.

Bilawal Bhutto expresses solidarity for Marvi Sirmed

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed solidarity with woman’s rights activist and journalist Marvi Sirmed who was verbally abused and assaulted by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Hafiz Hamdullah during the recording of a television programme, reported Dunya News on Sunday.Bilawal stated that Hafiz Hamdullah’s behaviour was inappropriate and insulting, further adding that party shall raise the matter in the parliament and other forums as well. He stated that limits need to be placed on such characters so that they may not become a disgrace for the society.Referring towards Hafiz Hamdullah, Bilawal said that he should not avoid punishment and that religious leaders should also turn against the JUI-F leader.

Mustafa Kamal meets Edhi, prays for his quick recovery

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) founder Mustafa Kamal along with Anis Qaimkhani, Dr. Sagheer and other party leaders reached Edhi Centre on Sunday, enquired about renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi’s health and prayed for his quick recovery, reported Dunya NewsTalking to the media, Kamal said that Edhi’s services for the country had an undeniable legacy. He prayed for Edhis health and hoped that he would continue his services for social welfare.He said that PSP had vowed to end politics of hatred from Karachi and revive harmony and peace among the citizens. People had been giving a positive response to their call and that they would succeed in their mission, Kamal said.

TORs committee: Opposition parties seek guidance from respective leaders

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan convened a meeting attended by party leaders at his residence, he directed to mobilise party workers and commence countrywide awareness campaign after Eid ul Fitr against Panama Leaks, reported Dunya News on Sunday.Furthermore, PTI had decided to consult other opposition parties after which the party would announce of their final decision to boycott the parliamentary committee formed to probe Panama Leaks issue.PTI Chairman also met Shah Mehmood Qureshi and briefed him over the deadlock between the opposition and the government.Qureshi said that the government never wanted to probe Panama Leaks with transparency and that the party would try to convince other parties over its stance. It was of no use to attend further meetings of the very committee, Qureshi added.Meanwhile, the opposition parties included in parliamentary committee had decided to seek guidance from their party leaders.Senator Aizaz Ahsan said that he would plan further strategy in the coming session of the opposition.

UEFA threaten Russia and England with Euro exit if more violence

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PARIS, June 12, 2016 (AFP) - UEFA on Sunday threatened to kick Russia and England out of the European Championship finals if their fans are involved in more violence.The threat followed three days of violence in Marseille, culminating in pitched battles between Russian and English supporters before Saturdays match between the countries.Dozens of people were injured after the worst violence at an international tournament since the 1998 World Cup.Russian fans also charged into an English section of the Stade Velodrome at the end of the 1-1 draw and sparked fighting.With more high-risk matches to come, the UEFA executive committee made a public warning in a statement which expressed disgust for the clashes.A UEFA inquiry into the Marseille trouble will recommend punishment on Tuesday.The executive committee said it will not hesitate to impose additional sanctions on the Football Association (FA) and the Russian Football Union (RFU), including the potential disqualification of their respective teams from the tournament, should such violence occur again.World body FIFA also condemned what it called the shameful scenes between idiotic troublemakers.Russia was charged with crowd disturbances, racist behaviour and letting off fireworks for its fans part in the stadium trouble. But UEFA also said mistakes were made segregating the rival supporters.Authorities are now on red alert for Russias next game in Lille, northern France, on Wednesday against Slovakia.Englands next Group B game against Wales in nearby Lens on Thursday has already been classed as a high-risk game by the French authorities.- More British police -=======================The British government said it was deeply concerned by the violence in Marseille and offered to send more police to France.It was looking into reports that in some cases England fans were attacked by rival supporters, a spokesman said.We have offered to send further UK police to France ahead of the next England game to support the security operation around the match in Lens.Russias Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said his countrys fans behaved improperly and conceded UEFA was likely to impose a fine. But he laid the blame on the match organisers for failing to separate supporters.Turkeys match against Croatia in Paris on Sunday was also classified as high-risk but there was no major trouble.There were brief scuffles when around 50 French youths threw bottles at Croatian fans, but they were quickly dispersed by police before the match which ended in a 1-0 win for Croatia.Authorities in Marseille said three people remained in hospital in a serious state on Sunday following the clashes.They included an England supporter who had initially been fighting for his life after apparently being beaten on the head with an iron bar.Hundreds of fans who has been drinking heavily pelted each other with cafe chairs and bottles in the Vieux-Port area of Marseille. Witnesses said French youths were also involved.More than 1,200 riot police fought to control the crowd with teargas and 10 people, including Russians, French, German and Austrian nationals were arrested.English fans said the clashes had been caused by Russian supporters, who charged them.There were about 100 Russians. They just came out of nowhere, something was thrown and that started it all off, said one England supporter, who asked not to be named.The scenes in Marseille were reminiscent of incidents in the same city during the 1998 World Cup, when English and Tunisian fans were involved in a mass brawl.Later Saturday, the violence spread along the Mediterranean coast to Nice, where Northern Ireland fans were drawn into fights with local youths and seven people were hurt, witnesses and police said.In Lyon, four French men aged between 20 and 24 were briefly detained following a fight in a bar where England fans had been drinking, police said.The violence has raised concerns about Russias hosting of the 2018 World Cup.- Back in dark ages? -========================The scenes in Marseille caused anger in England, which had hoped it had thrown off its past reputation for football hooliganism.Back in the dark ages? said The Mail on Sunday newspaper while the Sunday Telegraph said the rioting fans were a disgrace.The violence has marred the start of the tournament after the buildup was overshadowed by months of industrial unrest and fears of jihadist attacks.The strikes in protest at the governments labour market reforms are set to go on this week. Action by a quarter of the Air Frances pilots will ground 20 percent of flights on Monday, the airline said..The strike is set to continue until Tuesday, when unions have organised nationwide rallies to protest government labour reforms.

'Magical' Modric leaves Croatia coach purring

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PARIS, June 12, 2016 (AFP) - Croatia coach Ante Cacic hailed Luka Modrics magical goal after the Real Madrid playmakers strike secured a 1-0 win over Turkey in his sides Euro 2016 opener on Sunday.Modric was voted man of the match after settling the Group D opener in Paris with a sweetly struck 41st-minute volley from outside the box that flashed past Turkey goalkeeper Volkan Babacan.Luka really deserves to be talked about, especially after this match, Cacic told a press conference at Parc des Princes.It was one of his best matches in Croatias history. He was really playing well. He was really our leader.He scored a magical goal and at the end it was the only goal. We need Luka in this form. All the team looks better and more aggressive when he plays like that.Croatia, who twice hit the bar through Darijo Srna and Ivan Perisic, play the Czech Republic in their next game on Friday when Turkey face defending champions Spain.
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