Tuesday 16 May 2017

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Shop in Lahore's Shadman Market catches fire

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Shoe shop in Shadman Market caught fire on Tuesday night and firefighters managed to put out the blaze.Reportedly, a shoe shop was engulfed in flames and the reason for the fire is yet to be identified. However, firefighters arrived on the scene after learning about the news and the situation was reported under control.

India to tour West Indies for limited-overs series

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NEW DELHI, May 16, 2017 (AFP) - India will begin a 17-day tour of the West Indies next month with five one-day internationals and one Twenty20, the cricket boards of both countries confirmed Tuesday.The ODI matches will be played at Queens Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Sabina Park in Jamaica. The only T20 is scheduled for July 9 at Sabina Park.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have confirmed Indias tour to the West Indies starting June 23, 2017, the BCCI said in a statement.India last toured the Caribbean islands in 2016 for a four-match Test series that was won by Virat Kohlis side 2-0.Indias cricket board dropped a $42 million damages claim against the West Indies over an abandoned tour in 2014.Schedule:June 23 - 1st ODI at Queens Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago.June 25 - 2nd ODI at Queens Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago.June 30 - 3rd ODI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.July 2 - 4th ODI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.July 6 - 5th ODI at Sabina Park in Jamaica.July 9 - Only T20I at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

PPP's Firdous Ashiq Awan joins PTI

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A prominent leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has decided to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).The former Minister of Information and Broadcasting made an unconditional announcement of joining PTI. She will represent the party from her constituency NA-111 which is next to that of the Defence Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (N) leader Khawaja Asif as both belong from Sialkot.According to the reports, Firdous Ashiq met PTI’s Umar Dar, Khawaja Asif competitorin NA-110, and agreed to leave PPP. She expressed full support in the leadership of PTI Chairman Imran Khan.Earlier this month, PTI had managed to include another PML-N leader Chaudhry Akhlaq who used to be a close aide of Khawaja Asif in the same city.Wicket: Former PML-N leader from Sialkot joins PTIThe newly-made PTI leader will announce her formal entry into the party upon meeting Imran Khan. While media talks, she said she will accept the decision of party leadership in tickets distribution.Umar Dar believes that the inclusion of former PPP leader and state minister would further strengthen PTI in Sialkot.

Boxer Amir Khan's mobile phone hacked

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(Web Desk) – Amir Khan, former unified world boxing champion asserted on Tuesday that his mobile phone had been targeted by hackers and warned his contacts against responding to any messages from ‘him’.Khan wrote on Twitter:To those who have my mobile number. Since 2pm UK time my sim ending with 000 number has been hacked. Please do not respond to messages— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) May 16, 2017 On the other hand, his wife Faryal Makhdoom stated on Snapchat: “My husbands phone has gotten hacked and there a lot of personal information on the phone.”She further said that this “sick person” had been sending text messages to her while her husband was in meetings and she thought the hacker to be Khan.She posted of the incident whilst the couple was in a police station in Dubai to lodge a case against the unidentified hacker.Faryal reports the incident in Dubai police station:Separately, on boxing front, the 30-year-old boxer hinted on May 7 at fighting Manny Pacquiao in United Arab Emirates (UAE). “I am ready to fight Pacquiao anytime. He is a great champion and I want to fight him. I can fight him in Dubai, Abu Dhabi anywhere he wants,” Khan had said.Daughters of former president Asif Ali Zardari also shared on social media last week their training with the light-welterweight world champion in Dubai.It should be mentioned here that hundreds of thousands of computers in China were reported attacked by a ransomware earlier this week. Ransomware is a software developed by hackers to limit access of users to their computers unless they pay money thus the term, ransom-ware.

Dog sentenced to death for biting kid in Kallur Kot

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KALLUR KOT (Dunya News) – Kallur Kot court sentenced death to a dog on Tuesday during a case hearing over biting local kid.Assistant commissioner of the court came up with such a strange verdict. The accused dog stayed outside the court for case hearing.Raja Saleem, assistant commissioner of Kallur Kot, wrote in his written verdict that such animals should be killed who caused harm to kids and other human being.Dog’s owner expressed his concerns about the verdict telling that he had already spent seven-day jail for similar charges.He has filed appeal against the verdict.PHOTO: Written verdict of dog sentenced to death

Twitterati protest using EhtarameInsaniyat hash-tag

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LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Twitterati on Tuesday recorded their protest against the passing of Ehataram Ramazan Bill 2017 by trending EhtarameInsaniyat. A faction of Twitter users in Pakistan sent tweets against the bill recently passed bull from Senate, maintaining that there is no compulsion in religion.Some of the popular tweets can be seen here:Those who are teaching People to behave coz it caters their feelings Do you even care about Others Feelings? EhtarameInsaniyat— Ayesha Khan (@A_R_Khanum) May 16, 2017 EhtarameInsaniyat My faith isnt weak. My Fast shall not be threatened by someone eating— Daniyal Naqvi (@CarlSaganDN) May 16, 2017 Our religious law makers should learn from him.EhtarameInsaniyat pic.twitter.com/5TZeH5NwHP— Sikander Jalib. (@Sikannder) May 16, 2017 You eat in front of the poor the whole year through.. but you want them to starve because YOU are not eating?EhtarameInsaniyat— Shamila Ghyas (@ShamilaGhyas) May 16, 2017 When God blesses you financially, dont raise your standard of living. Raise your standard of giving..EhtarameInsaniyat— Chai_Coffee (@Ayesha_Umaiir) May 16, 2017 Its not that all were in favour though.When the things that Allah wants are different from what Muslims wantEhtarameInsaniyat— waqasahmed (@awaqas023) May 16, 2017 Some believed that the bill would be used to bar people from eating in public even if theyre suffering from sugar or something that compels them to eat in regular intervals.What about the Patients of Diabetes, BP etc because Islam gives relaxation to patients , Ordinance is a blot on IslamEhtarameInsaniyat— Aamir Mughal (@mughalbha) May 16, 2017 EhtarameInsaniyatTheres already ahorrible heatwave that plagues our citizens, the poor might face all kinds of issues— Ramish Saeed (@RamishSaeed) May 16, 2017 This man was beaten up by some in Karachi around three years ago.Does this look like Ehtaram in any way? By force you can make someone hypocrite not a follower. ehtarameinsaniyatfastingisachoice pic.twitter.com/JXa1X7DiP3— Raja Saad (@raja_saad_ejaz) May 16, 2017

Euro spurs higher against Dollar

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LONDON (AFP) - The euro shot higher to strike a six-month dollar high on Tuesday as the single European currency benefited rising concerns across the Atlantic, while the FTSE struck new records.The euro extended gains to break above $1.10 -- reaching a six-month high -- as the dollar wobbled following a series of below-par results out of the US, including on inflation.The euro is strengthening as political concerns in Europe ease, while the dollar is being sold after the weak economic data, Marito Ueda, a senior dealer at FX Prime, told AFP.The European single currency hit $1.1089 on Tuesday -- the highest point since November 9.Meanwhile, updated data confirmed that the eurozone economy grew by 0.5 percent at the start of the year, after growing 1.7 percent last year.Moreover, with the election of centrist Emmanuel Macron as president in France, concerns about the EU unravelling have dissipated, while the administration of US President Donald Trump has stumbled from one controversy to another.Since currencies are always a play on the relative strengths of two economies, the rising threat of political fallout in the US under Donald Trump is another boon for the euro, said market analyst Jasper Lawler at London Capital Group.FTSE breaks 7,500In equities action, Londons benchmark FTSE 100 broke through the 7,500-points level for the first time to a new record high of 7,533.70 points. It finished the day with a gain of 0.9 percent at a record close of 7,522.03 points.Another day, another record high for the FTSE 100, said Kathleen Brooks from City Index.Vodafone was the top performer, gaining nearly 4.0 percent, despite registering a 6.1-billion-euros ($6.9-billion) annual loss, as traders focused on the increased dividend and optimistic outlook for next year.But eurozone equity markets fared less well. After striking a new record high of 12,841.66 points, Frankfurts DAX 30 index the day down 0.02 percent. In Paris, the CAC 40 slid 0.2 percent.US stocks opened higher, with the Dow up 0.2 percent to climb back over the 21,000-point mark, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both added to record closes.But by late morning both the Dow and S&P 500 had dipped into negative territory.In Asia, Tokyos main shares index edged up 0.3 percent by the close, Hong Kong slipped 0.1 percent on profit-taking following a six-day rally, while Shanghai finished up 0.7 percent, marking a fourth straight day of gains.Oil prices wobbled after making sharp gains on Monday after Russia and Saudi Arabia indicated they would seek to extend production cuts into next year.On Tuesday the International Energy Agency said supply and demand in the oil market are close to matching up but warned rising US supply could mitigate the OPEC-led production cuts.Key figures around 1530 GMTLondon - FTSE 100: UP 0.9 percent at 7,522.03 points (close)Frankfurt - DAX 30: DOWN 0.02 percent at 12,804.53 (close)Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 0.2 percent at 5,406.10 (close)EURO STOXX 50: FLAT at 3,641.36New York - Dow: DOWN 0.03 percent at 20,975Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.3 percent at 19,919.82 (close)Hong Kong - Hang Seng: DOWN 0.1 percent at 25,335.94 (close)Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.7 percent at 3,112.96 (close)Euro/dollar: UP at $1.1068 from $1.0977 at 2100 GMTDollar/yen: DOWN at 113.07 yen from 113.75 yenPound/dollar: UP at $1.2911 from $1.2897Oil - Brent North Sea: UP 10 cents at $51.92 per barrelOil - West Texas Intermediate: FLAT at $48.85

AB de Villiers, wife expect second child

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(Web Desk) – South African skipper AB de Villiers has let in out on Tuesday that he is expecting another child with wife Danielle.While addressing a press conference ahead of Champion Trophy set to begin on June 4, ‘Mr. 360°’ said that he was expecting second child and the family would visit him to watch the tournament the first two weeks.While talking about his bad form in tenth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), he said that he is not worried over his performance in Champions Trophy and is confident.“I am not worried about my form. I had a few decent knocks. I always felt in good form and am really excited to move forward. I might not have got a hundred, but I am hitting the ball as well as ever,” he said.The South African One Day International (ODI) skipper managed to score an average just above 130 in IPL 2017. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) languished at the bottom of the points table and won three matches out of 14 played.Proteas are known to have their nerves strong in crucial stages of the game and AB de Villiers among other players are to accredited for it by cricket commentators.

W House denies Trump caused 'lapse in national security'

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Donald Trumps national security advisor on Tuesday denied the US president had caused a lapse in national security following reports he disclosed highly-classified information about the Islamic State group to Russian officials.The premise of that article is false, that in any way the president had a conversation that was inappropriate or that resulted in any kind of lapse in national security, National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster told a White House briefing.Asked about concerns Trump could have jeopardized US intelligence relationships by sharing with Russia information supplied by an ally, McMaster responded: Im not concerned at all. The conversation was wholly appropriate.He then revealed that Trump was not briefed on the source of the information shared with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Moscows ambassador to the US, Sergey Kislyak.

Trump to give speech on Islamic faith in Saudi Arabia

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump will give a major speech on the Islamic faith during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, home to the religions holiest shrines, the White House said Tuesday.He will meet and have lunch with leaders of more than 50 Muslim countries, where he will deliver an inspiring, direct speech on the need to confront radical ideology and the presidents hopes for a peaceful vision of Islam, National Security Advisor HR McMaster told reporters.Saudi King Salman also expressed hope of a historic summit which will be held on Sunday between Arab and Muslim nations and US President Donald Trump will enhance ties and promote tolerance.The summit will be one of three forums held during a visit by Trump, who is making Saudi Arabia his first overseas stop since assuming office in January.Along with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), at least 18 other Muslim nations have been invited to the summit, including Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Niger and Indonesia, which has the world s largest Muslim population.

German researchers aim to promote Mohenjo Daro internationally

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MOHENJO DARO, Pakistan (AFP) - The centre of a powerful ancient civilisation, Mohenjo Daro was one of the worlds earliest cities -- a Bronze Age metropolis boasting flush toilets and a water and waste system to rival many in modern Pakistan.Some 5,000 years on archaeologists believe the ruins could unlock the secrets of the Indus Valley people, who flourished around 3,000 BC in what is now India and Pakistan before mysteriously disappearing.But they warn, if nothing is done to protect the ruins -- already neglected and worn by time -- it will fade to dust and obscurity, never taking its rightful place in history.Everybody knows Egypt, nobody knows Mohenjo Daro, this has to be changed, says Dr Michael Jansen, a German researcher working at the sun-baked site on the banks of the Indus river in Pakistans southern Sindh province.Jansen is at the forefront of a new effort to promote the site internationally while finding ways to protect what is left.In summer temperatures can soar above 46 degrees Celsius (115 Fahrenheit). There is enormous thermo-stress, says Jansen, adding that salt from the underground water table is also damaging the ruins.But its more than just the weather and time. Pakistans bloody fight against militancy has also raised the spectre of destruction by an Islamist group, much like Islamic State destroyed the ruins in Syrias Palmyra.Most horrifying, however, is the wanton disregard for Mohenjo Daro -- or mound of the dead -- by ordinary citizens.In 2014 police stood atop the main stupa as hundreds of people swarmed the site to, ironically, commemorate Pakistans cultural heritage -- complete with scaffolding, dancing, fireworks, heavy spotlights and lasers.Sardar Ali Shah, cultural minister in Sindh province, vowed never to let such a thing happen again.Its like you are jumping on the bed bed of a 5,000-year-old ailing patient, he tells AFP.Yet today curious visitors still roam the remains with impunity, many leaving rubbish in the once pristine-streets and wells. Foreigners are afraidJansen and his Friends of Mohenjo Daro society aim to promote the site internationally, with plans to recruit Pakistanis around the world for conferences, seminars and debates.Dr Kaleem Lashari, chief consultant to the Pakistani government over Mohenjo Daro, said they will also digitally archive the Indus script -- which has never been deciphered -- in hopes that making it accessible will increase the sites profile.At the site itself, he said, technical reviews are being held to examine the water logging issue and other ways to shore up the ruins, while exploring new, modern technology that allows researchers to ascertain what lies beneath the surface in the portions of the city not yet excavated.But, Lashari says, perhaps the biggest challenge remains Pakistans international image, tarnished by extremism, corruption, poverty, and insecurity.Foreigners are afraid to visit Pakistan and the site because of the chronic issue of law and order, he warns. All roads lead to equalityThe issues he cites underscore unsettling differences between modern day Pakistan and the civilisation found among the ruins.At their peak during the Bronze Age, the Indus Valley people are believed to have numbered up to five million, with Mohenjo Daro their largest and most advanced settlement.Clay and metallic seals, coins, standardised weighing stones, gold and bronze ornaments, toys and whistles -- the bric-a-brac of ancient lives have revealed volumes about thriving Indus trade and commerce.The layout of the city itself suggests an egalitarian people more concerned with cleanliness than hierarchy, says Dr Jonathan Mark Kenoyer of the University of Wisconsin.In Mesopotamia, the streets went from the city to the palace ... whereas in (Indus) cities all the streets were organised to allow access to the whole city, he says.Mohenjo Daro had a complex water and waste management system which observers have wryly noted was better than in many parts of Pakistan today.Only a small portion of the site has been excavated properly, but the most important building appears not to have been a palace or a place of worship, but a massive public bath.Houses had tiled bathrooms and their own cylindrical brick wells, sometimes raised to the second floor to allow for a flush system.None of this, however,has yet explained why such a powerful, advanced and flourishing civilisation disappeared so abruptly around 1900 BC.Currently, there is no bid to excavate further among the plans being laid by Lashari and Jansen. It is actually preserved when it is buried, explains Harvard Universitys Dr Richard Meadow.Despite their access to new technologies, that puts researchers in a quandary, especially as they try to understand what happened to the Indus people. As Jansen says, the best way to learn information is to excavate.But mysteries take time to solve: for now, the researchers say, they will settle for ensuring that Mohenjo Daro endures for a few centuries more.

Over Rs50b loss suffered in goods transporters' strike

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Today witnessed ninth consecutive day of protest by goods transporters in the provincial capital which has started troubling the country’s economyIt was reported that damage worth over Rs. 50 billion was suffered due to a standstill protest endorsed by the goods transporters, who carry export and import products to the containers placed at sea port for shipping.PHOTO: Heavy vehicles lined up due to standstill strikeThe investors have been facing an immense loss as numerous containers remain empty at the Karachi sea port.Sindh Transport Minister Nasir Hussain suggested the court to hear case regarding heavy vehicles before May 20 so that business losses can be contained.Conversely, transports expressed their intentions saying the government is not taking their protest seriously, adding that they would continue to block the overall conveyance of trade goods if their demands were not addressed properly.The sea port officials said that there were a huge number of containers piled up at the port. According to the officials, ships will have to sail back empty if the transportation of goods is not restored.PHOTO: A worker resting above sacks due to suspended trade activitiesThe government of Sindh also warned that if goods transporters’ strike was not resolved soon then ships would have to sail empty.The protest has affected all exporters, importers, manufacturers and investors alike. Due to the unavailability of heavy vehicles, trade activities have suffered a great loss and so has Pakistan’s economy.Business experts have converged saying prices of goods will experience a hike if the matter remains unresolved.

CM Shehbaz reacts to funny cartoon, sends 'ultimatum' from China

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(Web Desk) – In addition to intense endnotes of his public addresses that amuse many, Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Shehbaz Sharif has a wit that he rarely exercises in public but when he does he makes sure it tickles our funny bone.Top representative of the Government of Punjab is presently in China on an official visit as part of the delegation of Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz over One Road One Belt (OROB) summit 2017.An ‘informed’ Shehbaz Sharif reacted to an allegory that he came across in Beijing on an Urdu paper.Notable cartoonist, Jawed Iqbal took his inspiration, we assume from the reality of the Chief Minister House, or not, and illustrated the situation that CM House presumably witnesses in absence of the top Punjab official.However, CM Shehbaz reacted to the allegory and tweeted: Ha ha ... 30 hours to go inshaAllah ... I am coming back :)Ha ha ... 30 hours to go inshaAllah ... I am coming back :) pic.twitter.com/axVajDprrP— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 16, 2017 The reaction came a day after he chaired a meeting of provincial ministers, secretaries & other officials via a video link, a brief video of which was posted on Twitter handle of the Government of Punjab.. @CMShehbaz held a video-linked meeting of Punjab provincial ministers, secretaries & other officials to review different matters. pic.twitter.com/5jmLuSGG4m— Govt Of The Punjab (@GovtOfPunjab) May 15, 2017 The Chief Minister can be seen in the video inquiring of the officials concerned why a required action in an issue was delayed when there was no reasonable explanation for that.CM Shehbaz is to return from China after 30 hours.

Ghotki: Truck-rickshaw collision leaves four dead

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GHOTKI (Dunya News) – A terrible collision took place at National Highway where a fast-moving truck hit rickshaw resulting in four killed and two injured, reported Dunya News.Among the casualities include visitors of Sehwan shrine that were headed to Sadiqabad after paying their regards at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs.The four rickshaw passengers, including two kids, succumbed to injuries and died at the spot. Also, the two persons injured in the road accident were admitted to Ghotki hospital for medical treatment.According to reports, Sehwan visitors had paid their regards at the shrine and were headed to Munthar village in Sadiqabad when a speedy truck collided with their rickshaw.

Fans pay tribute to Misbah, Younis with portraits on Karachi wall

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Cricket fans have painted a wall of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Coaching Centre as a tribute to retired national cricketers Younis Khan and Misbahul Haq on Tuesday.Khan and the former Test skipper Misbah had announced their retirement ahead of West Indies tour that completed this month with Pakistan securing first ever Test victory over West Indies.Khan’s pose that is celebratory of his century has been put up next to skipper’s portrait. Alongside the paintings, fans continue to state their love on the wall.The two batsmen retired after winning the Test series against West Indies 2 to 1.Misbah had announced his retirement on April 4 and said after a successful West Indies tour that he would like to engage in social work post the retirement.Watch video report:
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