Friday 28 April 2017

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Blaze gutted shoe godown in Lahore

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - According to details, fire broke out at a shoe godown situated in Moti Bazaar in Masti Gate area of Lahore on Friday which engulfed the entire building very quickly.Fire brigade and Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot and brought the fire under control. The rescue operation was hampered by construction work carried out by Walled City Authority just outside the godown.No loss of life was reported in the incident. However, shoe-making material worth millions of rupees was destroyed due to blaze.

Vehari: Man, two sons injured in acid attack

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VEHARI (Dunya News) – A man and his two sons were injured in acid attack over a property dispute in Vehari on Friday night when they were sleeping in their house, Dunya News reported.According to details, Noor Muhammad and his sons Anees Ahmad and Sher Ali received severe burn injuries in the attack. Rescue teams shifted the victims to hospital. The attackers managed to escape from the scene.Acid victim Noor Muhammad has said that his closed relatives Ahmad Ali and Shahid along with their accomplices carried out the acid attack and threw acid on them over a property dispute.

Lahore: Police conduct flag march to maintain law and order situation

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Police conducted a flag march in Lahore on Friday night with an objective to maintain law and order situation in the city, Dunya News reported.The flag march was held on main roads around Allama Iqbal International Airport. The flag march was conducted under the command of SP Cantt, Rana Tahir Rehman.Police officials from Dolphin Force and PRU participated in the flag march. Police sources said that the flag march was conducted to maintain law and order situation in the city.

SpaceX to launch classified US govt payload Sunday

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MIAMI (AFP) - SpaceX on Sunday is scheduled to make its first military launch, with a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, which makes and operates spy satellites for the United States.No details were made public about the payload, known only as NROL-76, which was first announced last year.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is poised to blast NROL-76 into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida during a two-hour launch window which opens Sunday at 7 am (1100 GMT).About 10 minutes after launch, the tall portion of the rocket, known as the first stage, will power its engines and fly back toward Earth to make a controlled landing on solid ground at SpaceXs Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral.The attempt is part of SpaceXs effort to make rocket parts recyclable, rather than jettisoning the costly components after each launch.The California-based company, headed by internet entrepreneur Elon Musk, has already made several successful landings on solid ground and on platforms floating in the ocean.Until now, the US military has spent billions per year exclusively with United Launch Alliance, a joint operation of aerospace giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin, to launch government satellites.SpaceX in 2014 filed suit against the US Air Force, saying it unfairly awarded billions of dollars to a single company for national security launches.SpaceX also has a pair of launch contracts coming up for the Air Force to send GPS satellites into orbit.If Sundays launch is postponed for any reason, another launch window opens on May 1.

Trump 'happy' with achievements 100 days in

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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2017 (AFP) - Donald Trump said Friday hes happy with his achievements on the eve of his 100 days as president of the United States, despite an admission the jobs harder than he expected.I have to tell you, I dont think anybody has done what weve been able to do in 100 days, so were very happy, he told reporters after signing an executive order in the White House.Were getting a lot of things done, he said, while remarking that he thought the milestone was arbitrary, or a false standard.The expression of optimism came a day after Trump revealed that he thought it would be easier being president.This is more work than in my previous life, the property magnate and former reality-TV star told Reuters in an interview.American media are highlighting the 100-day mark of Trumps presidency on Saturday as an early-days standard against which his performance can be measured against those of predecessors.Issues in the spotlight include the court block on his ban on travelers from several mostly Muslim countries, and a failed bid to repeal his predecessors flagship health care program known as Obamacare.Trumps campaign promises to renegotiate the North American Trade Agreement, address a nuclear deal with Iran he has criticized, and build a wall along the US-Mexican border are also being looked at.Other issues include ratcheted up tensions with North Korea and an easing of aggressive rhetoric against China.At this stage of his presidency Trump is the least popular US leader in modern history.But he is spending the 100-day milestone in friendly company.On Friday, he flew to the city of Atlanta to give a speech to the National Rifle Association, a powerful lobby that gave him its full-throated support early in his campaign.On Saturday, he will hold a rally in Pennsylvania, a state that enthusiastically embraced him during his election.

Three killed at Mexico football match: police

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ACAPULCO, Mexico (AFP) - Three people were shot dead at a football match in a crime-plagued area of southwestern Mexico, police said Friday.Spectators and players fled as shooting broke out at the game on Thursday night in the coastal city of Acapulco, a source in the Guerrero state police said.Gunmen ran around the pitch and chased three young men into a nearby alley where they shot them dead, he said. He gave no indication of the motive for the killings.Guerrero is one of the poorest states in Mexico, a country stricken by violence related to drug gangs.

Four countries interested in hosting 2022 Commonwealth Games

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LONDON (AFP) - Four countries, including Malaysia and Australia, have expressed interest in replacing Durban as host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said on Friday.Canada and the United Kingdom also indicated they would be willing to stage the competition after Games chiefs stripped Durban of the event in March.Australia will host next years Games on the Gold Coast and Malaysia welcomed the 1998 edition in Kuala Lumpur, while the English cities of Liverpool, Manchester -- the 2002 host venue -- and Birmingham have declared an interest in being the host city.David Grevemberg, who told AFP in March that his federation had not lost faith in Africa one day hosting the Games despite the Durban debacle, said every effort is being made to keep costs to the bidders reasonable.Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the United Kingdom have submitted to the Commonwealth Games Federation expressions of interest in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Grevemberg said in a statement.This is the first step in a collaborative process that will see a clear and detailed set of criteria applied to any Games hosting ambitions.The process has been streamlined to be as agile as possible given the time available and to minimise costs for potential hosts, added the American sports administrator.Grevemberg, who was chief executive of Glasgow in their successful hosting of the 2014 Games, said there would be an intense assessment process of the viability of each candidate.Based on the number of interested parties it is not expected that the process will finally conclude until early autumn, he said.

Those looting country should be in Adiala Jail: Siraj

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BATKHELA (Dunya News) – Jamaat-i-Islami Emir Siraj-ul-Haq has on Friday expressed that those who are looting the country should be in Adiala Jail.He let it be known while addressing a public meeting at Tehsil Batkhela of District Malakand.Siraj-ul-Haq professed during his speech that the panamagate verdict has made the character of PM more suspicious and that there should be proper inquiry and accountability.He expressed that the prime minister has not remained honest and righteous anymore after Panamagate verdict.JI Emir further revealed that load-shedding, poverty and uncertain situations have so far been the gifts given by the prime minister.He professed that Pakistan and corruption can’t go side by side.

Change can't be brought by slogans: Saad Rafique

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – PML-N lawmaker slammed PTI on Friday by saying that change cannot be brought by just slogans and claims.He said that a social revolution required hard work day and night. Railways Minister claimed that the income of his ministry had climbed up three times in the past three years.Saad Rafique was addressing to an event organized by the railways department in Lahore. He vowed to increase the profits of Pakistan Railways.He said, “Railways is rapidly upgrading the engines.”“There is no room for negligence in the department. Strict punishments will be given after analyzing the nature of accidents,” he added.He said that income of Pakistan Railways had doubled from 18 billion rupees to 36 billion rupees during the last three years.

PTI submits resolution over Nawaz-Jindal in NA

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has submitted a resolution in National Assembly regards to the secret meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Indian steel magnate Sajjan Jindal in Muree.Meanwhile, Pakistan Peoples Party has also submitted a calling attention notice in Senate over the PMs meeting with Jindal.Know:Indian steel tycoon Jindal holds secret meeting with PM Nawaz in MurreeThe notice submitted by Sahar Kamran on behalf of PPP revealed that Sajjan Jindal is close friend of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that his meeting with Nawaz Sharif has raised some serious questions.It is pertinent to mention that Sajjan Jindal and his two colleagues, Suket Singhal and Virender Babar Singh, arrived in Islamabad on a special plane from Kabul and afterwards had a meeting with Nawaz Sharif.

Will name person behind bribe offer if govt moves to court: Imran

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan has announced on Friday to name the person who offered him Rs 10 billion bribe if the government moves to court against him with a defamation suit.Khan addressed a rally in Parade Ground in the federal capital tonight.During his address, he claimed that the person who offered him Rs 10 billion bribe to keep mum over Panama Leaks issue was offered Rs 2 billion to approach him.Khan lambasted leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz for not putting forward a quotable example to lead the nation. The rulers do not have the courage to confront Narendra Modi, Indian premier, on India-sponsored terror in Pakistan, according to Khan.PTI chief asked if anyone would embrace Islam following‘Panama Sharif’s’example? Hazrat Ali (RA) had said that no businessman should be chosen to lead the nation as he would favour his interests, Khan claimed.He would raise the dispute of Kashmir on every platform possible, Khan said.The premier had said at the time he left for Saudi Arabia back in the day, that he could quit politics but never deceive the nation, Khan asserted.The rally administration played videos of PM Nawaz’s past interviews during Khan’s address. Khan cited statements of Justice Gulzar, member of the larger bench of top court who wrote a dissenting note in Panama Leaks verdict.After a premier loses moral authority, there is no reason to lead the nation, Khan said. Chief of PTI said that letter of Qatari prince was a lie in the case and that a corrupt leader causes entire hierarchical system to resort to corruption.Khan said that General Sales Tax paid by the people on petroleum products, mobile phone top ups among other facilities uplift the already uplifted and further suppress the impoverished.He said that Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervaiz Khattak has returned from China after signing multiple Memorandums of Understanding over Rs 23 billion investment. The government of KP has held around 1.1 million civil servants in its three-year tenure over graft and corruption, Khan claimed.The PTI chief said that its the people who need to get out of these troubled times and drive the country towards progress.Khan demanded the premier to step down as he is facing a corruption probe. He cited PM Nawaz’sstance at the time when former PM Yousaf Raza Gilani was facing a probe. The premier had demanded off Gilani to step down at the time, Khan cleared.He urged the people of the country to step out of their homes against corrupt rulers. The apex court has declared it in its verdict in Panama Leaks case that the institutions have failed, Khan claimed.

Real faces behind Dawn Leaks rescued: Sheikh Rasheed

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Sheikh Rasheed said on Friday that real faces behind Dawn Leaks were rescued in the commission report.He told that secret meeting with Indian businessman Sajjan Jindal was not appropriate.The Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief held a media talk today. He declared that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had been disqualified after Panama case verdict, adding that he was given an eight-day ultimatum.He suggested that it was inappropriate of PM Nawaz to meet Indian businessman Sajjan Jindal secretly in Murree.While addressing at the PTI Islamabad rally later on, Sheikh Rasheed chanted ‘Go Nawaz Go’ slogans. He said that under Imran Khan’s leadership, they will take drastic measures to achieve their aims.

Global press freedom at 13-year low: survey

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WASHINGTON (AFP) -Global press freedom has hit a 13-year low, threatened by US President Donald Trumps media bashing and restrictions pursued by both democratic and authoritarian governments, a watchdog said Friday.Freedom House, a US-based human rights organization, highlighted growing concerns over efforts by governments around the world to clamp down on media and dissent.Political leaders and other partisan forces in many democracies -- including the United States, Poland, the Philippines and South Africa -- attacked the credibility of independent media and fact-based journalism, rejecting the traditional watchdog role of the press in free societies, said Jennifer Dunham, who headed the research.The 2016 study of 199 countries concluded that just 13 percent of the worlds population enjoys a free press with robust news coverage and protections for journalists.Another 42 percent of the worlds population has a partly free press and 45 percent live in countries where the media environment is not free, the group said.Fridays report echoed a similar survey released this week by France-based Reporters Without Borders, which said press freedom is facing serious threats in 72 countries, downgrading the rankings of the United States, Britain and others.Freedom House said press rights are being eroded by the efforts of politicians in democratic states to shape news coverage and delegitimize media outlets.When politicians lambaste the media, it encourages their counterparts abroad to do the same, Freedom House president Michael Abramowitz said.Dimming US beaconPress freedom was on a modest decline in the United States even before Trump took office because of the industrys financial woes and news organizations increasingly partisan positions, the report said.But Trump is worsening the situation with his attacks on fake news and characterization of the news media as enemies of the people, according to Freedom House.Such comments suggest a hostility toward the fundamental principles and purposes of press freedom, especially the news medias role in holding governments to account for their words and actions, the report said.The attacks on US media also have the effect of giving authoritarian regimes a green light to crack down on their countries independent press, Freedom House added.A greater danger is that the United States will stop being a model and aspirational standard for other countries, the report said.Protection of press freedom in the United States remains vital to the defense and expansion of press freedom worldwide; indeed, it is a cornerstone of global democracy.Russian propagandaRussia especially is taking advantage of the situation by seeking to manipulate news and social media content in other countries, Freedom House said.Vladimir Putins regime in Russia has been a trailblazer in globalizing state propaganda, the report said.It continues to leverage pro-Kremlin reporting around the world, particularly in neighboring countries with Russian-speaking populations.The worst scores for press freedom went to North Korea, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, and the top scores to Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden. The global average fell to new lows.Press freedom is also under threat from surveillance laws designed to fight terrorism, the report said.It said Britain, France and Germany have recently passed laws that tip the balance in favor of eavesdroppers and lack sufficient oversight mechanisms and safeguards against abuse, it said.China, Ethiopia, Iran and Syria are among the many staunchly autocratic countries where physical and online monitoring is a fact of life for journalists, intended in part to intimidate the media and suppress critical coverage.Countries with sharp declines in press freedom included Turkey, due to increased censorship, crackdowns on independent media and a rise in detentions and violence against journalists.Poland also saw a major drop thanks to government intolerance toward independent or critical reporting and restrictions on speech concerning Polish history and identity.On the positive side, Freedom House cited modest improvements in press freedom in a handful of countries including Afghanistan, Panama, Sri Lanka and Fiji.Dunham said the report cautiously upgraded Afghanistan to partly free thanks to more diversity in the media but noted that it remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.

Hajj 2017 draw: At least 87,419 applications accepted

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Around 87,419 applicants of government’s Hajj scheme have won the lucky draw out of whom, 107,526 would be shortlisted while 17,564 are in the waiting list over which the court holds the final say.Minister for Religious Affairs Cultural Harmony, Sardar Yousaf conducted the lucky draw today.At least 87,419 applications were selected out of a total 338,696 forms. Under 50 percent reserved quota of the ministry, 87,419 candidates were declared winner and have been congratulated through SMSs.According to an order of the court, 50 percent of the 60 percent pilgrims have been declared finalists whereas the Hajj organisers have challenged ten percent quota of Hajj in Sindh High Court. Punjab Information Technology Board was sought assistance from for computerized lucky draw.According to the federal minister, 179,210 candidates would perform Hajj this year and that for the first time, 394 senior citizens have been given immunity from lucky draw.A young attendant would be dispatched along with all 394 senior citizens each, he added.Sardar Yousaf said that the candidates that won the lucky draw today are needed t submit their passports by May 10. However, those who fail to meet the deadline would be able to refund their money from banks concerned.Hajj operation would begin on July 27 and would conclude by October 6, the minister said.

Military options for North Korea 'unacceptable': Russia

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UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - Russia on Friday warned at the United Nations that military options to address the threat from North Koreas nuclear and ballistic programs were completely unacceptable and would have catastrophic consequences.Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov told the Security Council that Chinas proposals to re-start talks with North Korea should be seriously examined and that sanctions alone would not work.North Korea is conducting itself in an inappropriate way, Gatilov told the council.At the same time, options of using force are completely unacceptable and could lead to catastrophic consequences.The Security Council was meeting to try to agree on a global response to North Korea that the United States maintains must involve China ramping up pressure on its Pyongyang ally.North Korea is seeking to develop a long-range missile capable of hitting the US mainland with a nuclear warhead, and has so far staged five atomic tests, two of them last year.Gatilov said mounting rhetoric and reckless muscle-flexing over North Korea could lead to missteps that would have frightening consequences.Chinas proposal for a freeze on North Koreas military programs in exchange for a halt to US-South Korea military drills are ideas that merit serious attention, Gatilov said.The United States has rejected the Chinese proposal and insists that North Korea first take steps to show that it is ready to abandon its military programs.Russia along with China and the United States took part in six-party talks on North Koreas denuclearization from 2003 to 2009, along with Japan, South Korea and Pyongyang.Resolving the nuclear issue through sanctions and pressure on Pyongyang alone is not possible, he said.
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