Wednesday 26 April 2017

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Karachi: Three accused killed in police operation

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – According to details, two accused were killed in exchange of fire with police in Lyari Kala Kot area on Wednesday. Police sources said that one of the dead accused was identified as Adnan alias Addi and belonged to Lyari Gang war’s Baba Ladla group.Police sources further informed that the dead accused were involved in a hand grenade attack in Lyari area a few days ago in which several people were wounded.In Gulberg area, a dacoit was killed in firing by a security guard. Police sources said that the security guard was also wounded in exchange of fire. Another dacoit managed to escape from the scene.On the other hand, police conducted an operation in Baldia Ittehad Town and arrested a gang war operative. According to SP Baldia, explosive material and arms were also recovered from him.Rangers carried out a targeted operation in Sarjani Town area and arrested a target killer belonging to MQM-London. Rangers sources said that the accused was also involved in distribution of arms.Police conducted a search operation in Clifton area and apprehended 11 suspects during house-to-house search in the area.

Lahore: Light rain turns weather pleasant

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Light rain accompanied by dust storm on Wednesday night brought the mercury down in Lahore and its adjacent areas after several days of heat, Dunya News reported.The cool breeze and light rain provided much needed relief to the citizens from the hot weather that has been continuing for the past few days.According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) hot and dry weather is expected over most parts of the country during the next 24 hours.

Local govt powers: MQM-P to file petition in SC today

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) will file a petition in the Supreme Court today (Thursday) for granting powers to the local bodies representatives, Dunya News reported.The petition, seeking Supreme Court intervention to implement article 140-A, will be filed by Barrister Farogh Naseem on behalf of MQM-P chief Dr Farooq Sattar.The mayors of Karachi and Hyderabad will also be present in the Supreme Court on the occasion.

Air strikes in Khyber Agency kill several terrorists: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Security forces carried out targeted air strikes in Rajgal Valley in Khyber Agency on Wednesday under operation Radd-ul-Fasaad and killed and wounded several terrorists, Dunya News reported.According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Security forces carried out targeted air strikes in Sattar Kalay and Narai Nau areas of Rajgal Valley in Khyber Agency on credible intelligence regarding movement of terrorists from Nangarhar, Afghanistan into Rajgal Valley.Several terrorists were killed and few were wounded in the air strike, the ISPR statement said. The hideouts of the terrorists were also destroyed. The ISPR statement further said that the injured and survivors fled back.

Pakistan will be among worlds top economies soon: Ahsan

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Prof Dr Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that peace returned in Pakistan in the period of three years and terrorists are fleeing from the country.He said that Karachi has been made the city of lights once again and Pakistan has been changed into the most emerging economy of the world.Ahsan Iqbal said that the international media has declared Pakistan an emerging economy and added that the country will be among world’s best economies by year 2025.

'Those indulged in corruption demanding PMs accountability'

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MUZAFFARABAD (Dunya News) - Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali while talking to media during his visit to the Project site of Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday said that PTI chief Imran Khan has lost his senses. He said that after leveling a baseless allegation of Rs 10 billion bribe he has completed his show.Abid Sher Ali further said that all those who were indulged in corruption and theft have now joined hands and demanding accountability of the Prime Minister and his family. He said that political opponents of PM Nawaz would gain nothing.Abid Sher Ali also said that power generation from Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project will start in January 2018 and nine hundred and sixty nine megawatts of electricity will be added in the national grid.

England rising star Ansari in shock retirement

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LONDON (AFP) - Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari unexpectedly announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 25 on Wednesday, just six months after making his England debut.Ansari, who had been with Surrey since the age of eight, said he wanted to pursue other opportunities and was contemplating a career in law.After seven years as a professional cricketer and almost two decades in total playing the game, I have decided to bring my cricket career to an end, he said in a statement released by Surrey.This has been a very difficult decision to make and I have not made it lightly. It is... with great sadness that I say goodbye.Nevertheless, I have always been clear that when the time was right for me to move on I would, and that time has now come.While the timing may come as a surprise, I have always maintained that cricket was just one part of my life and that I have other ambitions that I want to fulfil.With that in mind, I am now exploring another career, potentially in law, and to achieve this I have to begin the process now.Ansari was first capped by Surrey in 2014 and made his one-day debut for England the following year.His Test debut was delayed by a freak hand injury sustained while fielding at Old Trafford in late 2015.He eventually won his first Test cap against Bangladesh last October.Ansari has combined his cricket career with academic studies.He secured a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Sociology from Cambridge University in 2013 and was awarded a Masters degree in History by Royal Holloway, University of London last year.Alec Stewart, director of cricket at Surrey, said: Zafars exceptionally tough but considered decision is one that we should all respect and understand.We wish Zafar the very best in whatever the future holds for him and he will always be welcomed back to the Kia Oval with open arms.

English T20 tournament gets green light

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LONDON (AFP) - A new city-based Twenty20 tournament in England was given the go-ahead to start in 2020 following an England and Wales Cricket Board meeting on Wednesday.Proposals for the eight-team tournament, designed to rival similar events such as the Indian Premier League and Australias Big Bash, were approved by 38 of the ECBs 41 members.Essex and Middlesex were the only two English counties who voted against the plans, while Kent abstained.We are delighted that such an overwhelming majority of our members have voted to support the change to the ECBs Articles, said ECB chairman Colin Graves in a press release.In doing so, they have paved the way for an exciting new era for cricket in England and Wales.The new tournament will sit alongside Englands existing domestic competitions, including the T20 Blast.The cities that will host teams have not yet been announced.Over the past year our members have seen the clear evidence outlining why an additional new T20 competition is the right way for cricket to reach new audiences, create new fans and drive the future of the game, Graves added.I passionately believe that the game has chosen the right path. Each of our members will benefit and, critically, so will the whole game.Our clear ambition is that this new competition will sit alongside the IPL and Big Bash League as one of the worlds major cricket tournaments.The benefits it will bring can deliver a sustainable future for all 18 first-class counties and an exciting future for the game in England and Wales.

Harbhajan impact: Jet Airways suspends pilot over racism claims

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NEW DELHI (AFP) - Indian carrier Jet Airways said Wednesday it had suspended a foreign pilot from flying duty over allegations that he assaulted a woman and hurled racist abuse at another passenger on a domestic flight.The Mumbai-based airline confirmed the incident took place on April 3 on a Chandigarh-Mumbai flight, adding the pilot in question had been taken off the flying roster soon after and an apology had been extended to the victim.As regards the said incident, Jet Airways has noted guest feedback with concern and regrets the incident, Jet Airways said in a statement Wednesday.The airline has, as per policy, initiated a full-fledged investigations, based on specific inputs from guests, concerned departments and agencies.Cricketer Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on the scandal, although he clarified that he had not witnessed the incident firsthand.Not only was he racist, but physically assaulted a lady and abused a physically challenged man... absolutely disgraceful and shame on @jetairways, said Indias out-of-favour spinner on Twitter, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reprimand the airline and its pilot.Scandals have dogged the airline industry in recent weeks, particularly in the US after United Airlines drew global outrage for forcefully dragging a passenger off an overbooked flight.Footage of the April 9 incident captured by fellow passengers went viral on social media and caused a public relations calamity for the carrier and airport officials.

Shehbaz Sharif to distribute 50,000 tablets in schools

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – While addressing to an event, Shehbaz Sharif promised to distribute fifty thousand tablet devices amongst school children.He also vowed to install 200 WIFI spots in five big cities of Punjab including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad and Bahawalpur.Punjab CM was invited at the inauguration ceremony of WIFI Service Program in Arfa Software Technology Park. He shed light on the importance of using the latest technology for progress.He said that Punjab government had provided Information Technology Labs in five thousand schools while attendance system of teachers had been improved through information technology system in the province.“We got rid of Patwari culture through digital land records and reformed police stations by computerised system,” he mentioned.

Islamabad: First national forensic science agency established

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ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – First national forensic science agency has been established. This agency not only has lie-detecting technology but also has a center for investigating air accidents, reported Dunya News.The agency will help the security agencies investigate crimes and the forensic agency has already started working in six different fields. Latest facilities for detecting finger prints, DNA, weapons and explosives will be available. The evidence collected from the crime scene will be inspected with modern equipment at this agency.National Forensic Agency will also help investigate the serious crimes including terrorist attacks and murders. Experts say that this forensic agency will help investigate various crimes in scientific manner and improve the quality of investigation.

More chaos in Punjab Assembly: House echoed with slogans on Day-3

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LAHORE: (Dunya News) – More chaos was observed in Punjab Assembly on the third day as the house kept echoing with slogans throughout the session. Opposition also staged a sit-in in front of Speaker’s desk, reported Dunya News.As the session began on the third day, Opposition demanded the permission to present resolution against Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif. When Speaker refused, the opposition started raising slogans. Opposition Leader Mehmood ur-Rasheed was the first to start the protest and other members joined in later. They encircled the speaker’s desk and staged sit-in as the protest intensified.The treasury benches didn’t remain quiet either and kept raising ‘Ro Imran Ro’ slogans in reaction to opposition’s ‘Go Nawaz Go’ slogans. The guest Chinese delegation also watched the session for some time.

Punjab govt declares Imran allegations 'baseless'

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government has completely rejected the shocking allegations made by PTI Chief Imran Khan in which he revealed that it was none other than Shehbaz Sharif’s close ally who offered him Rs 10 billion to stay tight-lipped over Panamagate.Spokesperson Punjab government revealed that we completely reject the baseless allegations made by PTI Chief and also reserved the right to go to court over the matter.Meanwhile, PML-N lawmaker Hamza Shehbaz expressed that Imran Khan is in the state of confusion owing to the growing fame of PM Nawaz Sharif.He professed that Imran Khan would not have been in the same state if he had delivered in KP.Leveling allegations is Imran Khan’s old habit, expresses Hamza Shehbaz.

Karachi University exposes 128 fake degree holders

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KARACHI: (Dunya News) – Karachi University (KU) has exposed 128 fake degree holders and these people have been holding key positions in various government and private departments, reported Dunya News.Fourteen of these 128 are women. In 2016, employees of private universities, bankers, lawyers, doctors and employees in various high commissions across the world were exposed by KU.According to Controller Examination Arshad Uzma, most number of fake degrees (63) was awarded in B Com. Highest number of fake degree holders (21) is employed in Pakistan International Airline (PIA). He told that one doctor from Dow Medical University also had a fake degree.One degree each was found in Accountability Court of Sindh and Accountability Bureau of Azad Kashmir. Two employees of OGRA and one official at Azad Kashmir High Court also had fake degrees.The university has written to all the concerned departments informing them of their fake degree holders.

Ayaz Sadiq reacts over Imran's startling revelation

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – After Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan made a shocking allegation of being offered Rs 10 billion to stay tight-lipped over Panamagate, politicians have sought clarification into the matter.In this regard, PML-N leader and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has professed that it’s easy to talk without evidence and that Imran should bring forward proofs if there are any.He expressed that the recent statement of Imran Khan regarding 10 billion offer is fabricated.It seemed like a humorous story the moment I saw it over social media, reveals Ayaz Sadiq.While expressing his opinion over Panamagate, the national assembly speaker was of the opinion that the majority decision is always the one being approved.He expressed that if JIT cleared Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan would even get away from that.Ayaz Sadiq also revealed at the occasion that the political opponent can run their political campaign anywhere and which indeed is the beauty of democracy.Speaker of the National Assembly also claimed at the occasion that PML-N will form government in all the four provinces in the upcoming elections.
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