Tuesday 2 May 2017

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Rain likely in various parts of country: Met Office

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain in different parts of the country during the next 24 hours, Dunya News reported.According to Met Office, a shallow westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country and likely to persist during next 24-36 hours. Partly cloudy and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country.However, dust-thunderstorm/light rain with gusty winds is expected at a few places in Quetta, Zhob, Malakand, Hazara, Mardan, Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi divisions, Islamabad, upper FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Duststorm/gusty winds are expected in Multan, D.G. Khan and Sargodha divisions.Meanwhile, weather remained dry in most parts of the country while very hot weather conditions prevailed in Sindh and lower Balochistan during the past 24 hours.

Key Al Qaeda commander killed in drone attack

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Key Al Qaeda commander Abdur Rehim was killed in April 26 drone attack in Shankai Naray area of Tehsil Datta Khel in North Waziristan near Pak-Afghan border. Officials in the area have confirmed the killing of Abdur Rehim in the attack.At least seven terrorists were killed in a drone attack on the compound of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan North Waziristan Ameer Akhtar Muhammad on April 26. Government sources have confirmed that 35-year-old Abdur Rehim was among the dead.Abdur Rehim was a key commander of Al Qaeda Pakistan and Afghanistan. He belonged to Iraq’s city of Mosul.

CNIC of 1510 persons listed in 4th schedule blocked

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) Pakistan has blocked Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) of 1510 persons listed in the 4th schedule of Anti-terrorism Act, Dunya News reported.The bank accounts of these persons have also been frozen. NACTA has sent the data of these persons all banks after blocking their CNIC.NACTA sources further said that process to cancel their passports, arm licenses and driving licenses is also underway. The list of persons included in the 4th schedule has been prepared with the help of security agencies and police.

Sahiwal: Union Council chairman shot dead

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SAHIWAL (Dunya News) – Some unidentified persons opened fire and killed chairman of Sahiwal’s Union Council No 5, Mahar Younis Sanpal, on Tuesdat, Dunya News reported. Mahar Younis Sanpal was elected chairman on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ticket.According to details, Mahar Younis Sanpal along with his family went to Shadman Town for shopping where some unidentified persons riding on motorcycle opened fire and killed him on the spot.The culprits managed to escape from the scene after the attack. Police sources said that initial investigation suggest that this is a case of old enmity.

Ahsan chairs meeting to review progress of various projects

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ISLAMABAD (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Special Cabinet Committee on Human Resource and Technology here to review the progress of projects relating to education, health and science technology sectors.The meeting was also attended by Minister for Capital Administration and Development Davison Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Minister of State for Education Baligh ur Rehman and Minister for Science and Technology Rana Tanvir Hussain.Ahsan Iqbal informed the meeting that a detailed report on measures taken by the present government in various sectors including education, health and science technology would be presented soon.He said the universities should exhibit the completed projects of science and technology to motivate the youth of the country.

Cylinder explosion injures five in Peshawar

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – At least five people got injured in a gas cylinder explosion on Tuesday in a house located in Habib Colony area of Peshawar, Dunya News reported.According to details, a gas cylinder exploded with a big bang in the house of Sami-ul-Haq. The blast injured Sami-ul-Haq, his wife and three children.Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to the Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. Rescue sources said that all the wounded were in stable condition.

2nd Test: Azhar, Misbah give Pakistan the edge

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BRIDGETOWN (AFP) - Misbah-ul-Haq missed a Test century by one run for the second consecutive match but Azhar Ali completed three figures as Pakistan took a first innings lead of 81, totalling 393 in reply to the West Indies 312 on the third day of the second Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday.Mohammad Abbas then removed Kieran Powell to a catch at the wicket in the 14 overs the home side faced in their second innings before the close of play. They will resume on the fourth morning at 40 for one, still needing 41 more runs to erase the first innings deficit with opener Kraigg Brathwaite and Shimron Hetmyer at the wicket.Deprived of the landmark when stranded on 99 not out in the first innings of the first Test in Jamaica, the Pakistan captain appeared destined to accomplish the feat on this occasion, only to be dismissed in a bizarre manner, triggering a mini collapse in which three wickets fell for 13 runs just before tea.Having survived an optimistic appeal for LBW against his West Indian counterpart Jason Holder the ball before, Misbah attempted to pull out of the way of the next delivery which lifted sharply and came off the glove for Shai Hope to gleefully hold the catch at second slip.His typically phlegmatic, unflustered innings lasted almost five hours in which he faced 201 balls, striking two sixes and nine fours. It was also the first time he was dismissed in the series after two unbeaten innings in Kingston.His surprise demise broke a brisk 57-run partnership with Asad Shafiq after earlier adding 98 with Ali, the opening batsman reaching a painstaking 13th Test century in mid-afternoon before he was caught at the wicket off Devindra Bishoo for 105, the leg-spinners third success of the innings.Alis marathon effort occupied seven-and-a-half hours during which he faced 278 deliveries, stroking just nine boundaries in an innings characterised by considerable discipline and patience.Buoyed by Misbahs departure, West Indies enjoyed further success just before tea when wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed became fast bowler Shannon Gabriels second wicket, edging an attempted drive to Powell at first slip.Off the very last ball of the afternoon session, Shafiq was ruled leg-before to the miserly Holder, although Pakistans tail wagged to the tune of another 64 runs after tea, Yasir Shah being last out to Gabriel, who led the home sides bowling effort with four for 81 off 32 overs.Those eventful sessions after lunch were in direct opposition to the tedium of the morning, where 54 runs came off 26 overs as Ali and Misbah batted with almost exaggerated care on a pitch showing increasing signs of wear and offering disconcertingly variable bounce.This pitch is very difficult to bat on and it was important that we did the hard work to get a first innings lead, said Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur in putting his sides very deliberate batting approach into context.We need our spinners to hit their lines and lengths on the fourth day because it will be extremely tough to chase any sort of decent target in the fourth innings here.

Sri Lanka can win Trophy, says Donald

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COLOMBO (AFP) - Famed South African paceman Allan Donald began his appointment Tuesday as Sri Lankas interim bowling coach, declaring the squad has the potential to claim victory in next months Champions Trophy.Donald was hired by the Sri Lankan cricket board as a fast bowling consultant ahead of the tournament in England.The Sri Lankan attack has what it takes to win the tournament, he told reporters at the cricket board headquarters.Sri Lanka has a lot of skills. Lot of leadership with the ball... what is there to be scared of?Donald said his was an inspirational role and he would be working closely with the squad to assess their individual goals, health condition and personalities.Sri Lanka head coach Graham Ford, a fellow South African, has been preparing the 15-man squad led by Angelo Mathews for the 50-over tournament starting June 1.Donald will work with Sri Lankan pace bowling coaches Chaminda Vaas, Champaka Ramanayake, Ravindra Pushpakumara and Nuwan Zoysa.Donald was one of Test crickets top fast bowlers between 1992 and 2002, taking 330 wickets in 72 Tests at an average of 22.25.

Worcestershire sign Aussie off-spinner Lyon

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LONDON (AFP) - Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has signed for Worcestershire for the duration of the Champions Trophy, the English county side confirmed on Tuesday.Lyon -- who has taken 247 wickets in 67 Tests -- replaces pace bowling compatriot John Hastings who will compete in the 50-over tournament from June 1-18.Nathan has been mainly playing Test cricket for Australia and is available for Worcestershire as he has not been picked for the Champions Trophy, Australia having selected a couple of batting spinners instead, said Director of cricket, Steve Rhodes.He is the number one international spinner in Australia at the moment and just had recent success in India.The good thing for Worcestershire supporters is we have replaced a top international with another top international cricketer.He is a very good replacement. It is a different slant, from a pace bowler to a spin bowler.

West Indies respond after Ali ton, Misbah out for 99

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BRIDGETOWN (AFP) - Misbah-ul-Haq missed a Test century by one run for the second consecutive match but Azhar Ali completed three figures as Pakistan reached 329 for seven at tea on the third day of the second Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday.Deprived of the landmark when left stranded on 99 not out in the first innings of the first Test in Jamaica, the Pakistan captain appeared destined to accomplish the feat on this occasion, only to be dismissed in a bizarre manner.Misbahs exit triggered a mini collapse in which three wickets fell for 13 runs just before the interval after Pakistan eclipsed the West Indies first innings total of 312.Having survived an optimistic appeal for lbw against his West Indian counterpart Jason Holder the ball before, Misbah attempted to pull out of the way of the next delivery which lifted sharply and came off the glove for Shai Hope to gleefully hold the catch at second slip.His typically phlegmatic, unflustered innings lasted almost five hours in which he faced 201 balls, striking two sixes and nine fours. It was also the first time he was dismissed in the series after two unbeaten innings in Kingston.His surprise demise broke a brisk 57-run partnership with Asad Shafiq after earlier adding 98 with Ali, the opening batsman reaching a painstaking 13th Test century shortly after lunch before he was caught at the wicket off Devindra Bishoo for 105, the leg-spinners third success of the innings.Alis marathon effort occupied seven-and-a-half hours during which he faced 278 deliveries, stroking just nine boundaries in an innings characterised by considerable discipline and patience.Buoyed by Misbahs departure, West Indies enjoyed further success just before tea when wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed became fast bowler Shannon Gabriels second wicket, edging an attempted drive to Kieran Powell at first slip.Then off the very last ball of the session, Shafiq was ruled leg-before to Holder, giving the medium-fast bowler impressive figures of two for 23 off 23 miserly overs.An entertaining afternoon session that produced 103 runs for the loss of four wickets was in direct opposition to the tedium of the morning, where 54 runs came off 26 overs as Ali and Misbah batted with almost exaggerated care on a pitch showing increasing signs of wear and offering disconcertingly variable bounce.

Alitalia shareholders approve administration move

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ROME (AFP) - Shareholders in Alitalia voted unanimously Tuesday to put the company into administration, moving the troubled airline a step closer to liquidation as efforts continue to find a buyer.The move follows last weeks rejection by staff of job and salary cuts which management had proposed as a condition for injecting new funds under a two-billion-euro rescue plan for the loss-making company.Alitalia said in a statement that flights would continue to operate as planned under the administrators, who were expected to be named by the Italian government after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday evening.Ministers said last week Italy would provide a bridging loan to keep Alitalias planes flying for around six months.Reports say the temporary credit line could be as high as 500 million euros but the centre-left administration has ruled out nationalising the company.If no buyer can be found, the administrators will have to organise its winding-up, with the potential loss of 20,000 jobs at the company and among suppliers.Despite that, polls suggest a majority of Italians are prepared to see their erstwhile national carrier go to the wall rather than pump in more cash.Consumer groups have threatened to sue the government if any more taxpayers money is spent on propping up the airline.In a joint statement, Etihad Airways, which has a 49 percent stake, and Alitalias Italian shareholders voiced deep regret at the outcome of the ballot.James Hogan, Etihads outgoing Australian CEO, said the staff vote had been the final straw for the Gulf carrier.We have done all we could to support Alitalia, as a minority shareholder, but it is clear this business requires fundamental and far-reaching restructuring to survive and grow in future, Hogan said in a statement.- New Etihad setback -======================Without the support of all stakeholders for that restructuring, we are not prepared to continue to invest.The plan rejected by staff involved cutting 1,700 jobs from a global headcount of 12,500 and wage cuts of up to eight percent.Alitalia has been loss-making for years and has been squeezed hard recently by the emergence of leaner, low-cost rivals on domestic and European routes, particularly Ryanair, which is now the market leader in Italy.The company lost 460 million euros last year and a similar loss is predicted for 2017. The restructuring plan envisaged a return to profitability by 2019 and a subsequent expansion of long-haul operations.The failure to turn Alitalia around is a setback for Etihad, which announced heavy losses of its own at the end of last year and then revealed in January that Hogan would leave the company later this year.The Abu Dhabi-based company acquired its stake when it saved Alitalia from bankruptcy in 2014 with a pledge to trim costs while improving service standards and capitalising on the brands association with Italian luxury and style.Hogan said significant improvements had been delivered. However, new marketplace challenges, including greater low cost carrier competition and the impacts of terrorist events on tourism demand, meant further, deeper change was required, he said.

Those who handed over powers to PPP now howling: Kamal

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HYDERABAD (Dunya News) - Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairperson has on Tuesday expressed that those who handed over powers to PPP are now howling over the matter.He let it be known at party’s sit-in being staged in front of Hyderabad Press Club.The sit-in was organized by PSP against the problems faced by the masses of Interior Sindh.PSP leader Mustafa Kamal professed at the occasion that they want the problems of masses to be solved and that they have no greed for ministry or any kind of perks whatsoever.He also took a jibe at the provincial government while expressing that despite the severe shortage of electricity, gas and water, the provincial government do not care about the masses.

Microsoft out to regain ground in schools with Surface

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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a Surface laptop and streamlined operating software in a move aimed at regaining ground in classrooms, where Google Chromebooks have taken hold.Surface Laptop powered by a Windows 10 S operating system were shown off at an education-focused Microsoft event in New York City, and will hit the market next month in an array of countries with the hardware starting at $999.Surface Laptop was aimed at college students and evidently intended to set a performance bar for partners, some of which will be coming to market with lower priced computers powered by Windows 10 S to entice students at all grade levels.Our goal with Windows 10 S is to develop the open vibrant partner-centric ecosystem we have today, Windows and Device group executive vice president Terry Myerson said in a release.He gave a list of partners that included Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Samsung, and Toshiba, and said Windows 10 S devices priced as low as $189 should be available in coming months.Microsoft is taking orders for Surface Laptop, and planned to begin shipping them in mid-June.Google Chromebooks that act as gateways to programs and services hosted in the internet cloud have become a hit in US classrooms, taking terrain once dominated by Microsoft and Apple.Computers running on streamlined Windows 10 S will tap into online tools such as Microsoft Office 365 and will get applications that have been vetted at a Windows online shop, according to the Redmond, Washington-based technology giant.Windows 10 S is inspired by students and teachers, streamlined for simplicity, security and superior performance, Myerson said.I believe it best reflects the soul of Windows.Microsoft also announced a partnership with educational company Pearson to integrate 3D and mixed reality experiences into higher level curriculum.The alliance could lead to classroom content tailored for Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headgear.

Sargodha: Body of youth missing for eight days found from canal

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SARGODHA: (Dunya News) – Dead body of a youth named Muhammad Bilal has been found from the canal. 30-year-old Bilal was a resident of 85 Shumaali and was missing for the last one week, reported Dunya News.When Bilal’s father tried to register a case at Factory Area police station, the SHO referred him to Jhaal Chakkian police station while the Jhaal Chakkian SHO sent him back to Factory Area police station. The poor father kept running from one police station to another but none would hear.Yesterday (Monday), police found a dead body from the canal near Istaqlalabad. The body was recognized by the relatives as Bilal’s and they started protesting immediately, staging a sit-in at Civil Hospital Chowk and blocked Sargodha-Khushab Road.The survivors alleged that the opponents had murdered Bilal in connivance with the police and thus a case should be registered against the opponents and police officials.

Budget to be public friendly, no new tax expected: sources

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ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – According to sources the coming budget for financial year 2017-18 is expected to be public friendly as no new tax is expected while the minimum taxable income is expected to be increased from Rs 400,000 per annum, reported Dunya News.The corporate tax may be lowered by 1%. The tax target is going to be set at Rs 4000 billion.Well-placed sources told Dunya News that Rs 350 billion is expected to be collected due to economic progress and inflation. Rs 150 billion will be raised by improving the tax collection while the super tax and 17% GST are expected to stay on.
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