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Black Cap Boult out of S.Africa third Test

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WELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealands injury woes continue to mount ahead of the third Test against South Africa, with bowling spearhead Trent Boult ruled out Friday after failing to recover from a groin injury.Boults new ball partner Tim Southee is already out of the Test in Hamilton with a torn hamstring and the Black Caps are also missing batting stalwart Ross Taylor.Boult missed the second Test, won by South Africa by eight wickets, because of groin soreness and chief selector Gavin Larsen said he had failed a fitness test.Trent did everything possible to get himself ready for this Test and is extremely disappointed to be missing out, Larsen said.While he has made good progress, after training yesterday we spoke with medical staff and it was agreed that Trent required a little further time to be ready for the demands of Test cricket.With first-choice backup Lockie Ferguson also injured, the Black Caps called up uncapped Central Districts all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn as cover.Larsen said Kuggeleijn, 25, had consistently finished among the top wicket takers in domestic cricket in recent seasons.Kuggeleijn was unavailable for national selection until recently while he stood trial for rape over an incident dating back to May 2015.However, a jury found him not guilty last month, deliberating for less than an hour before clearing him.Kuggeleijn is unlikely to start the Test, with New Zealand set to opt for Neil Wagner and Matt Henry in the absence of Boult and Southee.Not having Trent or Tim available tests the depth of our squad, but were confident of the job that Neil and Matt can do for us, he said.New Zealand trail 1-0 in the three Test series and need a win in the final match starting in Hamilton on Saturday to draw level with the Proteas.

Violence, firing incidents claim 4 lives in Karachi

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least four people were killed in violence and firing incidents in different parts of Karachi on Thursday, Dunya News reported.According to details, a man identified as Faizan Bangash opened fire in Gulistan Johar area over a family dispute and shot dead his step-father and critically wounded his brother.Some unidentified persons shot dead a man in Lyari Baghdadi area. Police sources said that the deceased, Tanvir Buledi, was brother-in-law of PPP MPA Sania Naz.On the other hand, police have also recovered two dead bodies from Hoxbay area. Police sources said that torture marks were visible on the bodies of the victims. The identity of the deceased is not yet known.

Karachi: Police arrest three dacoits after encounter

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Crackdown against criminal elements under National Action Plan (NAP) continues in Karachi as three dacoits were taken into custody after an encounter in the city on Thursday, Dunya News reported.According to details, police apprehended three dacoits after an encounter in Shah Latif Town area. Police sources said that the arrested dacoits, Babar, Ayaz and Qadeer, were wanted in several cases of street crime.Police have also recovered arms from their possession. A case has also been registered against the arrested dacoits.On the other hand, residents of Malir Alfalah nabbed a dacoit who was looting the people in the area. The angry resident severely tortured the dacoit and then handed him over to police.

Ch Shujaat, Pervaiz Elahi call on Zardari

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leaders Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Moonis Elahi called on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson and former president Asif Ali Zardari in Lahore on Thursday and discussed matter of mutual interests, Dunya News reported.The PPP and PML-Q leadership also agreed to gear up campaign against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. They also discussed Panama case issue during the meeting.Former president Asif Ali Zardari also also hosted a dinner in honor of the Chaudhry brothers after the meeting.

Ahsan welcomes Afghanistans interest to become part of CPEC

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has welcomed Afghanistan’s interest to become part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).Talking to Dunya News on Thursday, he said that Afghanistan has expressed its interest through its diplomat in Pakistan.Ahsan Iqbal said European Union, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Britain, Turkey, Russia and several other countries have also expressed their interest in CPEC.He said the original purpose of CPEC is to establish regional connectivity and trade bridge in the region. He expressed his hope that regional trade through CPEC would strengthen peace in the region.Ahsan Iqbal said that CPEC has made India restless and Indian government making hue and cry since this mega project was launched.

Kaira criticizes Govt for targeting PPP on Haqani issue

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira has slammed PML-N government for targeting PPP on Hussain Haqqani issue, Dunya News reported on Wednesday.Qamar Zaman Kaira said that the issue that Hussain Haqqani had special powers to issue visas to American citizens is in fact a conspiracy against the PPP.He further said that these stories are based on assumptions and leaked to make PPP suspicious.Qamar Zaman Kaira said that either the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government declare PPP a traitor or institute a commission to probe the issue.On the other hand, PPP leader Farhatullah Babar said that it is not a main question that Yousuf Raza Gilani wrote the letter to Haqqani or not but the important question is that how Usama Bin Laden came to Pakistan?Farhatullah Babar also demanded to make the Abbottabad Commission report public.

Gilani empowered Haqqani to issue visas to Americans

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had authorized Hussain Haqqani, the then Pakistan ambassador to the United States, to issue visas to Americans, Dunya News reported.Dunya News has obtained copy of PM House letter, signed by former principal secretary Nargis Sethi. In the letter, issued on July 14, 2010, Yousuf Raza Gilani had authorized Hussain Haqqani to issue entry visa to any American citizen for a period of one year.According to the letter, Hussain Haqqani was empowered to issue entry visas for restricted periods to US officials who have been recommended in writing by the Department of State and whose duly completed application forms, it is clearly indicated for what purpose they intend to travel to Pakistan.Hussain Haqqani was also empowered to issue ‘diplomatic’ visas to Americans without referring their cases to the ministry for security agencies’ clearance. Haqqani could only provide information to the Prime Minister’s Office.It is pertinent to mention here that former president Asif Ali Zardari in an interview had denied that Hussain Haqqani had any power to issue visas to American citizens.Dunya News has also obtained a copy of Foreign Ministry letter dated January 18, 2010 in which directions were issued to deny visas to 36 US citizens. The letter signed by Foreign Ministry officer Suhail Khan also contained names the 36 Americans who were CIA agents and wanted to enter Pakistan on a special task.Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz told the Senate on Wednesday that after this special permission, a total of 2,487 such visas were issued to the Americans in six months.Sartaj Aziz was giving his policy speech with regard to the controversy sparked by Haqqani’s recent article published in The Washington Post on March 13.

Bangladesh add Mehedi for Sri Lanka ODIs

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DHAKA (AFP) - Bangladesh on Thursday included teenage off-spinner Mehedi Hasan to their one-day international line-up for a three-match series against Sri Lanka, an official said.The 19-year-old was part of the squad that defeated Sri Lanka at the weekend in Colombo to draw the two-Test series 1-1.Mehedi and several other Test specialists have returned home since the historic win, which was Bangladeshs 100th Test since their elevation to full status 17 years ago.Mehedi has played seven Tests since making his debut against England last year but is yet to feature in a limited-over game.Chief selector Minhajul Abedin said team management felt an off-spinner would work against Sri Lankas left-handed batsmen in the ODI series opener in Dambula on Saturday.The composition of the Sri Lanka team suggested that we would need an extra off-spinner in the series, he told AFP.Mehedi will join the 16-man Bangladesh squad already in Sri Lanka.The three-match ODI series will be followed by two Twenty20 internationals next month.Squad: Mashrafe Mortaza (Capt), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mosaddek Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Subashis Roy, Sanjamul Islam, Shuvagata Hom, Nurul Hasan and Mehedi Hasan.

Australia's Gillespie to fill in for Donald at Kent

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LONDON (AFP) - Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie is to join the Kent coaching staff at the start of the upcoming English season, the southeast county announced Thursday.Gillespie, who as head coach guided Yorkshire to back-to-back titles in English crickets first-class County Championship in 2014 and 2015 before leaving at the end of last season to move back to Adelaide for family reasons, will join Matt Walker and the rest of the Kent squad before the start of the new season on April 7.Kent had hoped to have another former fast bowler in Allan Donald on their staff but visa problems related to the South Africa greats lack of formal coaching qualifications have delayed his arrival at the clubs Canterbury headquarters.I am really looking forward to joining Kent, said Gillespie in a club statement.Obviously I moved back to Adelaide for family reasons last year but the opportunity to assist Kent on a short-term basis was one that I couldnt resist and works well with my current situation.I look forward to helping Matt Walker and (Kent captain) Sam Northeast over the next couple of months until I hand over the reigns to Allan Donald.Walker added: To get Jason on board is a brilliant coup for us. To have an experienced ex-head coach come into our ranks is great for me and the lads.His bowling expertise are like-for-like with Allan.Gillespie took more than 800 wickets in a 15-year professional career including 71 Tests and 97 one-day internationals for Australia.As well as his success with Yorkshire, the 41-year-old Gillespie has coached in two leading Twenty20 competitions, with Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League and Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.Kent just missed out on promotion to the top-flight of English crickets County Championship last season after finishing second in Division Two.

Most mutations in cancer are random DNA mistakes: study

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MIAMI (AFP) - What causes cancer? A new study published Thursday suggests that cells make random mistakes while dividing, accounting for most of the mutations in tumors, rather than family history or environmental factors.The report in the journal Science was authored by the same team that led a controversial study in January 2015 that said random DNA mutations, or in other words just bad luck, is often to blame for cancer.This time, they expanded their mathematical model based on DNA sequencing and epidemiologic data to 69 countries worldwide.Two-thirds of the mutations that occur in cancers are due to the mistakes that cells make when they divide, co-author Bert Vogelstein, co-director of the Ludwig Center at the Johns Hopkins University Kimmel Cancer Center, said at a news conference.Environment is a factor in 29 percent of the mutations in cancer, while heredity accounts for five percent, according to the study.Every time a perfectly normal cell divides it makes several mistakes -- mutations, Vogelstein said.Most of the time these mutations dont do any harm, he added.That is the usual situation and that is good luck in our paraphrase. But occasionally they occur in a cancer-driver gene. That is bad luck, he said.The goal of the study was to better understand these mutations so that better ways of detecting cancer early can be developed.The study also shines a spotlight on cancers that will occur no matter how perfect the environment, and may alleviate the guilt some patients face when they are diagnosed.These copying mistakes are a potent source of cancer mutations that historically have been scientifically undervalued, said co-author Cristian Tomasetti, assistant professor of biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.However, he still urged people to avoid known risk factors for cancer, such as smoking and too much sun exposure.We need to continue to encourage people to avoid environmental agents and lifestyles that increase their risk of developing cancer mutations, he said.Vogelstein concurred, stressing that the latest research is in perfect accord with epidemiological estimates that 42 percent of cancers can be prevented -- and everyone should adhere to those prevention guidelines.- Stoking debate -==================Their earlier study, based on US patients, stoked debate in the scientific community.Critics said people might read it and believe they need not care about their diets or protect themselves from the sun if cancer were so often inevitable and unpreventable.A study in Nature in December 2015, almost a year afterward, countered that most cases of cancer were in fact caused by environmental factors, whether from smoking or exposure to ultraviolet radiation -- and not by random mutations.But the debate is far from settled, and scientists have continued to point to flaws in the research on both sides.This paper certainly wont be the last word on these matters, said Kevin McConway, emeritus professor of applied statistics at The Open University.What I most like about it is that it provides some much-needed clarity, in making a clear distinction between the roles of environment, heredity and replication errors in producing the mutations that lead to cancer, said McConway, who was not involved in the study.For lay people, the takeaway message is that many cases of cancer can be prevented, even though many cancerous mutations cannot.Despite the role of the random replication component in producing mutations, you could still reduce the cancer risk hugely, for many types of cancer, by getting rid of the environmental and/or hereditary causes, he said.According to Lawrence Young, director of the Cancer Research Center at the University of Warwick in England, the study contributes to the controversial debate.However, any mathematical model that attempts to account for cancer risks must take in a variety of external factors.So while this study is useful in attempting to integrate epidemiological and genome sequencing data, the message is complex and does not diminish to need to focus on improved approaches to both primary and secondary cancer prevention, he said.

Elections of ROs, Iftikhar Chaudhry didn't matter, Bilawal next PM: Zardari

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LAHORE: (Dunya News) – Former President Asif Ali Zardari has on Thursday said that elections of Returning Officers (ROs) and former Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry didn’t matter. He said that his son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will be Pakistan’s next Prime Minister (PM), reported Dunya News.Talking to a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ceremony in Lahore, Zardari said that the current rulers only dealt in ‘commissions’. Terming 2013 General Election as the ‘election of Iftikhar Chaudhry and ROs’, Zardari said that he accepted the election only for the sake of democracy.Zardari said that the current rulers had no vision of their own and dealt in ‘commissions’ only.Responding to the slogans on the occasion, Zardari said that Bilawal would be the next PM. He added that Pakistan’s integrity was the foremost principle. “We are here today because of Pakistan”, he said.

'Pakistan Day parade symbolic of defence, political, economic stability'

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ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Federal Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb has on Thursday said that Pakistan Day parade was symbolic of stability in defence, politics and economy of Pakistan, reported Dunya News.Maryam said that today’s parade was a bright example of patriotism and national unity. She said that it was also a proof of Pakistan’s foreign policy was achieving success under Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif.“Pakistan’s foreign policy has seen great success under PM Nawaz’s leadership. Friendly countries’ army teams joining the parade proved that Pakistan’s relations with other countries were joining a new era”, she said.

Brian Lara interested in coaching PSL team

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LONDON: (Dunya News) – Legendary cricketer from West Indies Brian Lara has on Thursday said that he’s interested in coaching at Pakistan Super League (PSL). He said that he was proud of Darren Sammy for playing the PSL final in Pakistan, reported Dunya News.Holding a press conference along with former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis, Brian Lara said that he was waiting for international cricket’s return to Pakistan. He said that he was happy to see West Indies players playing the PSL final.Waqar Younis said on the occasion that he was hopeful for the return of golden days of cricket to Pakistan. Lara also expressed willingness in coming to Pakistan for coaching in PSL if security is guaranteed.

Laptop ban creates turbulence for airline profits

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PARIS (AFP) - A carry-on ban by Washington and London for laptops on flights from some airports will hit the profits of affected airlines, especially the lucrative business class segments of Gulf carriers, analysts said Thursday.Washington decided to ban electronic devices bigger than mobile phones on direct flights to the United States from 10 airports in seven Middle Eastern countries and Turkey. Britain followed with a similar ban from five countries from the Middle East, northern Africa and Turkey.Its unusual to a have a security measure that is geographically selective, said Bertrand Mouly-Aigrot, an associate at Archery Strategy Consulting, which specialises in the security and transportation sectors.One of the probable knock-on effects is that certain travellers will turn to other companies for their trips to the United States but if the threat is there, it could be shifted to connecting flights, he told AFP.In addition to the risk of losing passengers and suffering a nosedive in client satisfaction, the impacted airlines will also have to bear the costs of checking in and screening more luggage, said experts.Banning laptops and other electronic devices in cabins should in theory reduce the risk of their being used to hide a bomb, as scanners for checked luggage are usually more sophisticated.The US ban affects around 50 flights per day from nine airlines: Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Kuwait Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.The British ban affects 14 airlines: British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2.com, Monarch, Thomas Cook, Thomson, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airways, Atlas-Global Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, Tunis Air and Saudia.Wi-Fi yes, laptops noFlights to the United States from Gulf countries carry many business people who often travel with just carry-ons, and use their time onboard to get work done.And filling business class is what makes long-haul flights profitable, said Mouly-Aigrot.The additional time spent waiting to receive checked baggage upon arrival and the frustration of not being able to get work done during the flight in a Wi-Fi enabled cabin risks angering airlines most valued customers.Flying with a laptop onboard is considered the norm today. There is a risk of a considerable loss of passengers, said Didier Brechemier, a transport expert at the Roland-Berger consultancy.Ben Vogel at IHS Janes Airport Review said that airlines would also likely face increased claims for laptops and other electronic devices getting damaged in checked luggage, while the extra time passengers need to pass in enhanced security means they have less time to spend shopping in airports.Security variesVogel said it is true to say that security varies at airports in the countries affected by the plan.He pointed to Abu Dhabis modern airport that not only has advanced equipment for detecting explosives but where US authorities have set up immigration and customs checks for travellers even before they board their flights.At the other end of the spectrum, Egyptian airports have come under added scrutiny after the October 2015 crash of a Russian charter flight from Sharm el-Sheikh that killed all 224 on board. The Islamic State claimed it smuggled a bomb on board in a soda can.The measure is causing confusion and I can see a lot of airlines getting angry if this policy is not made clearer, said Saj Ahmad, chief analyst at StrategicAero Research.He called the policy a little ill-conceived as it leaves open the possibility of using connecting flights to bring electronic devices into the cabins of US-bound flights.How would Homeland Security mitigate against a passenger from France with a device, etcetera, in the cabin... asked Ahmad, noting that France has suffered a lot of terrorism in recent years.Brechemier at Roland-Berger said if equipment is not able to detect bombs in electronic devices then it signifies that there is a global risk, not just in certain airports.Its clear that were in the midst of political jousting on rights to traffic, issues connected with oil, political issues that go well beyond the problem of devices in air travel, he said.US airlines have for years sought restrictions on the rights of Gulf carriers to fly to the United States, claiming that they have received unfair subsidies from their governments.

COAS congratulates nation on successful parade

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa vowed on Thursday that the Pakistan Army would eliminate all miscreants from the country.He congratulated the nation on a successful parade show on Pakistan Day. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG Major General Asif Ghafoor shared Gen Bajwa’s message on Twitter saying, “Nation to stay steadfast for cleaning Our Pakistan from fasaadis. Enemies of Pakistan to lay off.”Gen Bajwa praised the security arrangements, thanked China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia & South Africa for participation in the iconic Pakistan Day parade.Army Chief told, “Pakistan is a peaceful country. We will eliminate all miscreants of the country at any cost.”Moreover, he praised those who sacrificed their lives for the country while calling them ‘our heroes’. “The sacrifices will not go wasted and the nation owes its peace and freedom to the martyrs”, he added.COAS congrats participants, spectators & nation on successful Parade. Appreciates security arrangements. ....1 / 4 pic.twitter.com/CjagYpvSRa— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017 COAS thanks China,Turkey,KSA & CDF South Africa for participation. Pakistan is significant in comity of nations. We r peaceful country..2/4 pic.twitter.com/wW6BHZ641H— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017 COAS acknowledges sacrifices of Ghazis & Shaheeds; U r our heroes, ur sacrifices shall not go waste. We owe our peace and indep to U. 3/4 pic.twitter.com/aarTJyAaCq— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017 Nation to stay steadfast for cleaning Our Pakistan from fasaadis. Enemies of Pakistan to lay off. COAS pic.twitter.com/Gj48YS4FbA— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017
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