Thursday 11 May 2017

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Shab-e-Barat observed with religious zeal and fervour

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Faithful observed Shab-e-Barat, the night of reverence and fervour and divine blessings for the Muslims, on night between Thursday and Friday.According to Islamic lunar calendar, the 15th night of the month of Shabaan is known as Lailatul Barat or Laylatun Nisfe-min-Shaban in the Arab world.Special gatherings were held in mosques (Masjid) where the faithful worshipped and prayed for forgiveness‚ salvation‚ and progress and prosperity of the country.Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons highlighted the true teachings of Islam and various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).The houses, streets and especially mosques were decorated with colourful lights and buntings.

Karachi: Rangers recover arms hidden by MQM-London miscreants

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – According to details, Rangers recovered cache of arms hidden by militants of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-London) in a shop in Gulistan Johar area of Karachi on Thursday.The ammunition recovered from the shop included three SMGs, repeaters, pistols and 26,000 bullets.A spokesman of the Rangers informed media that the arms were hidden in the shop by MQM-London miscreants to carry out terrorist activities in the city.

Lahore: Fire breaks out at surgical ward of Shalamar Hospital

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – According to details, fire broke out at the surgical ward of Shalamar Hospital, Lahore due to short circuit on Thursday.The patients from surgical ward were immediately shifted to other wards of the hospital. Fire brigade and rescue teams reached the spot and brought the fire under control.No loss of life was reported in the incident. Rescue sources said that the fire erupted due to short circuit.

Kasur: Three dacoits killed in police encounter

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KASUR (Dunya News) – At least three dacoits were killed and two others managed to escape during a police encounter in Raja Jang area near Kasur on Thursday, Dunya News reported.According to details, five armed dacoits set up a picket at Raiwind Road in Kasur and looted the people and fled away. The fleeing dacoits came face to face with police at a check post near Raja Jang. The dacoits opened fire at police. Police returned the fire as a result three dacoits were killed while two others managed to escape from the scene.Police sources said that the dacoits were identified as Iftikhar, Jabbar and Farooq and were wanted in 64 cases of robbery, theft and murder.

Sukkur Jail's superintendent suspended for facilitating terrorists

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SUKKUR (Dunya News) - Sukkur Jail’s superintendent Nasir Khan’s was suspended on Friday for acting as a facilitator for terrorists, Dunya News reported.Imprisoned Tehreek-e-Taliban commander, Fazil, used to contact his accomplices from the phone of Sukkur Jail’s superintendent Nasir Khan. Sources said that data of phone calls made by Fazil from Nasir Khan’s official phone number has been collected.Inspector General of Prisons Sindh had informed Sindh Home Department on May 5 about the activities of Nasir Khan. Sindh Home Department has suspended Nasir Khan and started investigation.

Azhar century anchors cautious Pakistan to 376

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ROSEAU (AFP) - Azhar Alis 14th Test century anchored Pakistan to a first innings total of 376 as the tourists batted with exaggerated care on the second day of the third and final Test against the West Indies on Thursday.Left to negotiate 11 overs to the close of play at Windsor Park in Dominica, the West Indies reached 14 without loss in reply.Pakistans innings occupied all of 146.3 overs at a scoring rate of just over two-and-a-half runs per over, a puzzlingly pedestrian rate of progress on a benign pitch, especially as victory would give Pakistan their first-ever Test series win in the Caribbean in eight attempts.After crawling along in the morning session, when only 58 runs came off 28 overs in two-and-a-half hours of play for the loss of Younis Khans wicket, the tourists attempted to accelerate with captain Misbah-ul-Haq releasing the shackles of virtual strokelessness in getting to 59.Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed was by far the most enterprising of all in the Pakistan batting line-up though, being ninth out for 51 off 73 balls.We wanted to get over 400 but losing wickets in the afternoon caused us to lose a bit of momentum, Ahmed explained after the days play. I just went out there with a positive intent, looking to put the bowlers off and keep the score moving along.Off-spinner Roston Chase was the prime beneficiary of the visitors belated attempt at acceleration, finishing with four for 103 while captain Jason Holder claimed three for 71, including two wickets off consecutive deliveries after tea that ended any reasonable prospect for Pakistan getting to a total in excess of 400.Chase ended Azhar Alis eight-hour vigil just after lunch in bowling the opening batsman for 127 before adding the wickets of Asad Shafiq and Misbah.Painfully slow at the start of his innings, the Pakistan skipper showed a greater degree of urgency through the afternoon, adding 51 and completing a 39th fifty in Test cricket.His intentions for the final session were obvious when he smashed leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo back overhead for four and then hoisted Chase for six over long-on.But the bowler had the last laugh with the next delivery as an attempted reverse-sweep by Misbah gave wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich the opportunity to make amends for two earlier errors in the innings.While 84 runs came in the middle session of the day, it still could not adequately compensate for their bewilderingly slow rate of scoring in the morning when both Ali and Misbah seemed more intent on occupation of the crease than scoring runs.Unbeaten on 85 overnight with the total at a promising 169 for two, Ali added 37 of the mornings 58 runs in getting to his 14th Test century and second in consecutive matches.Yet it was not one of his more memorable efforts and by the time he fell, missing an attempted sweep at Chase, he had faced 334 balls and struck two sixes and eight foursMisbah had come to the crease after Younis, who is also bowing out of international cricket after this match, was trapped leg-before by West Indies captain Jason Holder for 18 inside the first hour of a bright, sultry morning.He should have departed without scoring but for another error behind the stumps by Dowrich.Having put down Babar Azam off Bishoo the day before, the wicketkeeper was inexplicably wrong-footed and failed to hold on to a low chance to the exasperation of Holder the suffering bowler.

Starc relishes unleashing Australia's pace quartet

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SYDNEY (AFP) - Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said Thursday Australias fast bowling quartet is ready to wreak havoc at next months Champions Trophy one-day tournament in England.Starc, who has recovered from a foot injury that cut short his India Test tour in March, said he is excited by the prospect of combining with his fellow speedsters at the Champions Trophy.Weve had our issues with injury but Pattys (James Pattinson) only just turned 24 - Im 27 and Im the oldest - so weve still got plenty of time to wreak havoc on batsmen around the world, Starc told reporters.Hopefully that starts with the Champions Trophy and then onwards to the Ashes later in the year.Injuries have prevented the pace quartet from being selected in the same squad but they have all been named for Australias Champions Trophy campaign.In March, Pat Cummins made an impressive return to Test cricket in India after a five-year absence.Pattinson returned from shin and back injuries to take 24 wickets last southern summer for Sheffield Shield champions Victoria.Josh Hazlewood has been a consistent presence in the Australian team while left-armer Starc has been the spearhead.Weve sort of grown up and come through the ranks together, but havent had the chance to be in the same squad together, Starc said.I think its an exciting time for the four of us and for Australian cricket too.Squeezing all four into the same Test team next summer against England could be a possibility at pace-friendly wickets like the Gabba and the WACA, and Starc believes their accomplished lower-order batting gives selectors that option.I think the fact that we can all bat presents a stronger case for that, said Starc, who has made nine Test half-centuries.

Shab-e-Barat being observed with religious fervour

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Shab-e-Barat is being observed across the country tonight with due religious fervour and devotion. The night of 15th Shaban, also known as Shab-e-Barat, holds great importance for Muslims around the globe as they offer special prayers in their homes and mosques and seek forgiveness of their sins.The worshipers are spending the night at mosques and homes offering prayers, reciting from the holy Quran and seeking blessings to Allah for long life, peace, progress and happiness for themselves, their families, relatives and friends as well as the nation and the Muslim Ummah.Many worshipers remain awake throughout the night and invoke the mercy of God Almighty while praying for guidance towards the straight path. A voluntary fast is also observed the next morning.

PM leaves for Beijing along with all four CMs

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will leave for Beijing on Friday along with all four provincial chief ministers and federal ministers of Pakistan, reported Dunya News.Chinese President Xi Jinping invited Pakistans leadership to attend thetwo-day Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.The high-level delegation will attend One Belt One Road Summit during May 14 to 15. They will meet world leaders to eradicate poverty and create employment opportunities.More agreements regarding China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be signed.PM Nawaz will also visit Hong Kong and meet several businessmen to create investment opportunities in the country.

PPP, MQM lock horns over cheating scandal

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Just when the cheating scandal shook the province of Sindh, the leaders of MQM and PPP saw it as an opportunity to exchange harsh statements while declaring each others for the outcome.After facing severe criticism over the cheating scandal, Sindh education minister Jam Mehtab Dahar visited the examination centers in order to overview the situation.He talked to media during his visit and professed that the onus of responsibility in cheating scandal lies upon the former Sindh governor Ishrat-ul-Ibad.The education minister expressed that the board administration, Tuition centres, private schools and the whole society is responsible for the cheating scandal and that efforts should be made to eliminate this.On the other hand, Leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hasan demanded that he should be dismissed from the ministry of education.He professed that political based recruitments are the reason for current scandal.

Khalid Latif's laywer accuses PCB of character assassination

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LAHORE: (Dunya News) – Test player Khalid Latif’s lawyer has on Thursday accused Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of character assassination while the PCB tribunal hears his case in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) spot-fixing scandal, reported Dunya News.Khalid Latif is currently suspended due to the PSL spot-fixing scandal. His lawyer Badar Alam said that his client hadn’t fled and that PCB was doing his character assassination. He alleged that anti-corruption unit head Colonel (r) Azam had offered Khalid Latif to admit his crime to get cleared.Meanwhile, PCB chairman Shahryar Khan has said that there was no pressure on anyone in the spot-fixing scandal probe. When asked if PCB had any evidence of spot-fixing, the chairman refused to comment on the subject.

PIA female employee tries to slap ASF officer at Karachi airport

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) female employee tried to slap an Airport Security Force (ASF) officer at Karachi airport after he stopped her from entering the departure lounge.Traffic Department Assistant Manager allegedly tortured the officer as he stopped her at the terminal. PIA has reportedly started investigating into the matter.According to ASF source, the female employee got angry because the officers stopped her from entering the departure lounge. She even tried to slap the officer.It was revealed that the validity of her working card had expired while her officer was situated at third floor of Jinnah Terminal.Sources told that those who tried to diffuse the matter were also attacked by the women.The female employee has been handed over to vigilance department for further inquiry. PIA spokesperson told the matter is being investigation while details couldnt be attained yet.

Karachi: Cheating rates in Karachi board revealed during probe

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KARACHI: (Dunya News) – Shocking revelations have been made in the probe pertaining to the cheating scandal in board’s inter examinations. The probe has revealed that it is an industry worth millions, reported Dunya News.According to the revelations, Rs 15,000 per exam are received for the allocation of examination center of choice. For A and A-1 grades, Rs 40,000 are received for each paper. The picture on the admit card is changed for Rs 5000 too.It has also been revealed that an amount between Rs 16,000 and Rs 25,000 is received for solving the papers outside of the examination center. Similarly, Rs 15,000 are charged for increasing the numbers after the exams.The investigating officials told that the corruption starts as soon as the date of the exams is announced. They said that it was impossible to understand where all this money goes as all the dealing is in cash and no bank transaction is involved.

Alleged audio tape of Nasir-Latif conversation surfaces

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – After some serious allegations were leveled against PCB by Khalid Latif counsel, a new audio tape of the batsman’s conversation with another suspect Nasir Jamshed has also surfaced.In the audio tape, two persons could be heard conversing about a bookie named Yousaf.One of the person believed to be Nasir Jamshed assured during the conversation that the other lad doesn’t have to worry about Yousaf and that the matter won’t be disclosed at any cost.Jamshed went on to reveal that the person is trustworthy and that he won’t defame his company’s name.Sources revealed that Khalid Latif and Sharjeel Khan allegedly met the bookie on Feb 9.Watch Video:

Foreign funding case: PTI demands time for response

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ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has on Thursday demanded more time for submitting its answer in the foreign funding case. PTI lawyer maintained before the court that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) wasn’t the authorised forum to determine the foreign funding as it was federal government’s job, reported Dunya News.Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi’s petitions against PTI chairman Imran Khan and senior leader Jahangir Tareen are being heard in Supreme Court of Pakistan. PTI demanded more time for submitting its response on the issue of ECP’s domain and authority to probe foreign funding issue.Responding to PTI’s plea, Justice Umar Atta Bandial said that the hearing was being delayed but it didn’t mean that the court was satisfied with the lawyer’s arguments.PTI lawyer Anwar Mansoor told the court that PTI chairman Imran Khan couldn’t be consulted on the issue of party funds. He added that PTI had objections on third party scrutiny of the accounts.When Chief Justice asked if PTI had any objections on the authority of the election commission, Anwar Mansoor said that Imran Khan couldn’t be consulted on the issue. He said that the election commission was neither a court nor a tribunal. He prayed that the federal government was the only entity authorised to decide on the foreign funding issue.Allowing the PTI lawyer time to consult with Imran Khan on the case, the court adjourned the hearing till May 23.
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