Saturday 20 May 2017

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Smith lauds youngsters for Pune's IPL success

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HYDERABAD (AFP) - Rising Pune Supergiant might be packed with cricketing heavyweights, but skipper Steve Smith Saturday credited the youngsters for the teams success in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament.Punes Indian talent in Washington Sundar and Rahul Tripathi have won crucial games for the side that boasts of star players like Smith, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ben Stokes.Opening batsman Tripathi (388 runs in 13 games) remains Punes second highest run-getter behind Smith, providing the team with many quick starts in the current season.But it was lanky off-spinner Sundar who made heads turn with his match-winning haul of three wickets against Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier to seal his teams final spot.The 17-year-old Sundar made up for the absence of Stokes, who returned to England for national duty after playing a key role in the teams entry into the play-offs.Those guys are quite young and have not played those high pressure final games. That can play into your favour sometimes. They can play with freedom and do the job, Smith told reporters on the eve of the IPL final against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Sunday.I thought Washington was absolutely fantastic the other night in Mumbai. For a 17-year-old to come out against some quality players and do what he did was outstanding.The young guys have been a real big part of our success so far throughout this tournament and hopefully they can have better success tomorrow night, Smith said on Saturday.Smith, who replaced Dhoni as the teams captain ahead of season 10, said it had been a pleasure working alongside the former India captain.It has been a lot of fun to work with Flem (team coach Stephen Fleming and MS (Dhoni) obviously, said Smith, who has scored 421 runs in 14 games.Played some pretty consistent cricket at the backend of this tournament which is really important heading into the business end, added Smith, who is also the Australian captain.Meanwhile Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma downplayed his sides fourth appearance in an IPL final, insisting the team is keen to continue playing their aggressive brand of cricket.Two-time champions Mumbai ended table-toppers after a consistent showing in the league stage, but made the finals only after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the second qualifier.I will have a third chance for the title tomorrow but the whole focus has to be playing the right game, Sharma said of his team that won the title in 2013 and 2015.Its important for me to make sure that we play the cricket that we are expected to play, he added of his side, which has won 11 of its 16 games this season.

GE signs USD 15 bn of Saudi deals, MoUs during Trump visit

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RIYADH (AFP) - US conglomerate General Electric said it signed agreements and memorandums of understanding worth $15 billion with Saudi Arabia on Saturday during President Donald Trumps visit to the oil-rich kingdom.The Boston-headquartered firm said the agreements were inked in the presence of King Salman and Trump, who has chosen Saudi Arabia for his first foreign trip since taking office in January.Almost $7 billion are GE technology and solutions -- across multiple sectors and partners aimed at creating a truly diverse and sustainable economic platform, a GE statement said.It said that collaboration between GE and the ministry of energy, industry and mineral resources, as well as the National Industrial Cluster Development Program, is expected to exceed $12 billion.This includes building an additional capacity to generate up to 12 gigawatts of power.GE also signed an MoU with oil giant Saudi Aramco to undertake a digital transformation of Aramcos operations, the statement said.The MoU aims to generate $4 billion in annual productivity improvement, it added.Riyadh has moved to diversify its traditionally oil-dependent economy following the sharp fall in crude prices in 2014.Last year, it announced a Vision 2030 plan aimed at developing its industrial and investment base and boosting small- and medium-sized businesses in a bid to create more jobs for Saudis and reduce reliance on oil revenue.

Uber extends on-demand service to trucking

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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Uber is expanding into a new field with a version of its on-demand ride application that lets truckers book cargo hauls with simple taps on smartphones.Uber Freight rolling out in the US was touted by the company as an app that matches truckers or trucking companies with loads, and streamlines payments.We take the guesswork out of finding and booking freight, which is often the most stressful part of a drivers day, Uber said in a blog post available online Friday.What used to take several hours and multiple phone calls can now be achieved with the touch of a button.San Francisco-based Uber made no mention of its efforts in self-driving vehicles, particularly trucks for cargo or deliveries.Uber acquired commercial transport-focused tech startup Otto late last year as the company pressed ahead with its pursuit of self-driving technology.- Giants watching -===================Some $7.7 billion in funding was pumped into supply chain and logistics companies last year, according to industry tracker CB Insights.UPS and FedEx were described as the two most active big logistics corporates investing in or acquiring private companies involved with applying new technologies to the trucking business.Ubers new Freight app more directly targets the trucking brokerage market, although logistics couriers like UPS and FedEx are surely watching with interest, said CB Insights senior research analyst Kerry Wu.The convoy of companies investing or acquiring trucking technology included Lineage Logistics; XPO Logistics, and C.H. Robinson Worldwide, according to CB Insights.Investment to the industry can broadly be explained by the potential for efficiencies gained via structured processes and digitization, CB Insights analyst Alex Paci said in comment provided by email.The industry has repeatedly been described as a pencil and paper business, and disorganization exists from procurement to freight-forwarding to last-mile delivery.Amazon some time back launched its own fleet of cargo trucks and rumors began buzzing that the online retail colossus was making moves to become a full-scale logistics company, controlling movement of goods every step of the way.- Brakes on brokers -=====================Uber Freight offered to spare truckers from needing to go through brokers or other middle-men for cargo-hauling jobs. A video ad online showed Uber smartphone applications being used to sign-on for loads, track cargo in real-time, and get paid.Uber appears to be pitching Freight heavily towards carriers and truckers themselves, citing increased earning potential and greater flexibility, said analyst Wu.The company certainly has the reach and capital to become a contender, although it will need to grapple with its ongoing image crises and allocating resources across its growing range of initiatives.While Uber did not disclose how much it charges to match drivers with loads, it is likely to undercut typical broker commissions to build its business the way it took on the taxi industry with low-priced on-demand car rides.A number of US startups including Cargomatic and Convoy have gotten a jump on Uber Freight, while established big companies have begun using mobile or desktop computer applications to smooth the road with truckers.All the companies in this space are hoping they can upend a traditionally-run, relationship-driven business, said Wu.Trucking as a whole has become a hot tech space.

Mob lynches suspected robber in Karachi

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – A suspected robber was killed and another seriously injured when a mob caught and subsequently attacked them in Orangi Town area of Karachi.As per details, two suspected robbers injured a local while he resisted a robbery however the two of them didn’t manage to get away and were caught in the act by enraged mob.One of the robbers died immediately on the spot after he was lynched by the enraged mob while the second was rushed to hospital in critical condition.Police revealed that the dead robber could not be identified and the injured one was identified as Zubair.Moreover, weapons were also recovered from the criminals.

Pakistan plans to challenge ICJ's jurisdiction using declaration

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan will challenge the jurisdiction of International Court of Justice (ICJ) through its declaration, according to sources.This will be possible by considering the Articles (e) and (i) of Pakistan’s declaration in United Nations which was sent to the intergovernmental organization in March this year.An appeal will be filed against ICJ’s verdict on convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. ICJ had previously stayed Jadhav’s death sentence who was trialed in a military court and confessed to being tasked by RAW to conduct terror activities in Pakistan.In Article (e) of the declaration, it is clearly written the declaration between Pakistan and United Nations shall not apply to “all matters related to the national security of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.Moreover, Article (i) says “all disputes prior to this Declaration although they are filed before this Court hereafter. [The] Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan reserves the right at any time, by means of a written notification addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and with effect from the moment of such notification, either to amend or terminate this Declaration.”Pakistans declaration in UN clearly states matters of the countrys national security are beyond the jurisdiction of ICJ. Also, Sartaj Aziz confirmed on Saturday ICJ cannot acquit Kulbhushan Jadhav and that Pakistan would appeal against the verdict with a legal team and added preparation.Pakistans declaration in United Nations:

PM, Zardari felicitate Hassan Rouhani on his re-election

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani on his re-election for a second term.In a special message of congratulations, the Prime Minister expressed that people of Iran chose President Rouhani to guide the country with his visionary and shrewd leadership.He maintained that the relations between the two countries are rooted in shared bonds of history, culture, traditions and faith.The Prime Minister expressed that they will work together with the Iranian President in future in order to strengthen cooperation between the neighbouring countries in various field.Meanwhile, Pakistan Peoples Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has also congratulated the Iranian president on his re-election for a second term.He expressed that the re-election reveals the confidence of Iranian people that they have in Rouhani.

Embattled Donald Trump starts foreign tour with Saudi arms deal

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RIYADH (AFP) - Washington announced a huge arms deal with Saudi Arabia and took aim at Iran on Saturday as President Donald Trump began a foreign tour looking to leave domestic troubles behind.The $110 billion deal for Saudi purchases of US defence equipment and services came at the start of an eight-day trip that will also take Trump to Jerusalem, the Vatican and meetings with leaders in Europe.Trump hailed a series of business deals reached during meetings in Riyadh, with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir saying they were worth more than $380 billion.That was a tremendous day. Tremendous investments in the United States, Trump said at talks with Saudi King Salman.Hundreds of billions of dollars of investments into the United States and jobs, jobs, jobs.White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Twitter that the defence agreement was the largest single arms deal in US history and said other deals amounted to $250 billion in commercial investment.Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the intent of the arms deal was to support Riyadh in particular in the face of malign Iranian influence and Iranian-related threats which exist on Saudi Arabias borders.Tillerson also urged Irans President Hassan Rouhani, who won a resounding re-election victory on Saturday, to dismantle his countrys network of terrorism and to end ballistic missile tests.Sunni power Saudi Arabia and predominantly Shiite Iran are opposed in a range of regional conflicts including in Syria and in Saudi neighbour Yemen, where Riyadh is leading a military coalition battling Tehran-backed rebels.- Harder line on Tehran -=========================The harder line on Iran will be very welcome in Saudi Arabia and among its Arab Gulf allies, who saw Trumps predecessor Barack Obama as too soft on Tehran.Trump had been assured a warm welcome in Riyadh, which is keen to rebuild ties with a major ally.The president and first lady Melania Trump were greeted by King Salman as they disembarked at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday morning.Trump and his wife, who dressed conservatively in black but did not cover her hair as Saudi women are required to do, walked side-by-side to the tarmac where they both shook hands with the 81-year-old king.Trump in 2015 criticised then-first lady Michelle Obama for not wearing a headscarf during a visit to Saudi Arabia, saying on Twitter that her hosts had been insulted.The mood in Riyadh was in sharp contrast to Washington where pressure is building after fresh claims over the Trump teams alleged links to Moscow.It was announced late on Friday that James Comey, the former FBI chief fired by Trump, had agreed to testify publicly about Russian interference in the US elections.Reports also emerged that Trump had called Comey a nut job and that the FBI had identified a senior White House official as a significant person of interest in its probe of Russian meddling.- Major speech to Muslim leaders -==================================After talks with senior Saudi officials on Saturday, Trump was to give a speech to dozens of Muslim leaders on Sunday. The speech has been touted as a major event -- along the lines of a landmark address to the Islamic world given by Obama in Cairo in 2009.It will be especially sensitive given tensions sparked by the Trump administrations attempted travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority nations and accusations of anti-Islamic rhetoric on the campaign trail.While most US presidents make their first foreign trip to neighbouring Canada or Mexico, 70-year-old Trump has opted instead for the Middle East and Europe.He travels to Israel and the Palestinian Territories on Monday and Tuesday, and then to the Vatican and to Brussels and Italy for NATO and G7 meetings.The trip is fraught with peril for the real estate magnate, who is known to dislike lengthy travel.- Avalanche of revelations -============================The avalanche of revelations in the run-up to his departure has eroded Trumps standing at home.On Friday, a report by The Washington Post that the probe into his campaigns Russia ties had identified a significant person of interest in the White House undercut Trumps insistence his election bid had nothing to do with the Kremlin.The White House was rocked by another bombshell when reports emerged that Trump said his firing of nut job Comey had relieved great pressure on him due to the investigation.The scandals have revived questions about his ability to strike a presidential tone with his foreign counterparts.The first leg of the trip was likely to be the easiest -- Saudi leaders are keen to work with an administration they see as more in line with their goals.The normally austere kingdom put on a major display for the visit, with the streets of Riyadh lined with US and Saudi flags and billboards featuring Trump and King Salman.The next leg in Israel could be more complicated, despite the history of warm ties between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The visit is already awash in controversy, from a row over Trumps planned visit to Jerusalems Western Wall, the holiest prayer site for Jews, to his alleged disclosure of Israeli intelligence to Russian officials.After meeting Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Trump will see Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in Bethlehem, part of his efforts to revive the long-stagnant peace process.On Tuesday Trump heads to Rome to meet with Pope Francis. The two men are at odds on everything from climate change to refugee policy, although the pontiff says he will give the US leader an open-minded hearing.The president will then meet NATO members in Brussels and attend a G7 summit in the Sicilian town of Taormina.These meetings -- including with new French President Emmanuel Macron -- will be closely watched for signs of whether Trump and traditional US allies in Europe can work together.

Theft in FIA's treasury, case filed against unknown persons

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – An incident of theft in Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) treasury was reported on Saturday of which case was filed against unknown persons by the institute itself.Several lac rupees were stolen from the treasury while not a single official from the law enforcement agency was nominated in the case. Usually, in cases of irregularities in treasuries, officials are legally considered responsible.Sources revealed the incident took place at FIA’s office in Iqbal Town area of Islamabad. In February 2014, FIA had recovered Rs. 10 million from the person who leaked FPSC exam paper. The money was kept in the treasury of FIA office.The same money has now been stolen from FIA’s treasury while names of officials responsible for the negligence were not mentioned in the case.According to Section 409, the case should be filed against FIA officers for the lack of responsibility and negligence.

Reconciliation courts to start functioning in 36 districts from June 1

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – And yet another groundbreaking step by Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah to provide timely justice to the masses has made waves as the reconciliation courts within 36 districts of Punjab will start functioning from June 1.Justice Mansoor Ali Shah let it be known that there are as many as 1.3 million cases lying pending with 1700 judges of Punjab.He let it be known while addressing the Judicial Academy Lahore.The chief justice maintained that if 50 percent of these cases get solved, the complex structure of legal proceedings will get resolved automatically.If the businessmen have to visit the courts each and every time with their cases not being solved, how come the economy of this country will flourish, Shah professed.The chief justice also professed that the cases pending for years can be resolved within hours.He professed that it is not the individual but the institutions that matter.

MQM's vote bank cannot be dented: Farooq Sattar

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) chief Farooq Sattar on Saturday expressed that the vote bank of Muttihida cannot be dented despite all the efforts.He let it be known while expressing his opinion over the verdict of PS 114 that was given in favour of PSP.MQM leader professed that the nefarious designs of all the opponents will be thwarted to ground.Farooq Sattar demanded that there should be investigations of the of the mass level killings that was carried out in Hyderabad back in 1990s.He also revealed that a resolution in this regard will also be put forward in this regard in tommorrow’s rally.MQM leader vowed that despite the intense weather, the rally will be organized and which in fact will be the continuation of today’s verdict.Farooq Sattar also revealed that the corruption of PPP will also be brought forward before the masses.

Boxer Amir Khan pays a visit to Data shrine

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Former boxing champion Amir Khan pays paid his respects at Data Darbar shrine today. The boxing champ was accompanied by his wife Faryal Makhdoom at the occasion.Amir khan also laid the laid a floral wreath after offering prayers at the shrine.While talking to media at during his visit to the shrine, the former Olympic medalist revealed that he feels internal satisfaction whenever he visits the shrine.Amir Khan also professed that there is no security issue within Pakistan and that the country is safe for any kind of sports.He maintained that after the wrestling competitions, the boxing events will also be organized soon within the country.While responding to a question regards to Bakhtawar Bhutto, Amir Khan revealed that she is a very good friend of his wife and also fond of boxing and that is why he gave her a bit of training at Dubai.The former world champion also expressed his wish to extend his philanthropic activities within Pakistan, adding that a project relating to clean drinking water will soon be launched.

Khalid Latif boycotts spot-fixing hearing

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LAHORE (AFP) - Former Pakistan opener Khalid Latif on Saturday boycotted the proceedings of a spot fixing hearing after after a tribunal refused to give him a copy of his recorded interview.The 31-year-old batsman stands accused of attempting to spot-fix, accepting an offer by a bookmaker which he did not report, and luring other players into the conspiracy.His case is currently being heard by a three-member tribunal convened to adjudicate on the scandal which emerged during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the United Arab Emirates in February and March.Latifs lawyer Badre Alam said he had rejected the tribunal because it refused to give his client a copy of his interview, recorded by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) anti-corruption tribunal in February.We have asked for the recording of Khalids interview which is our right but the tribunal has rejected it, Alam told reporters.Until that (interview is given) we will not continue the proceedings, we told them we are not running away but we are talking in legal terms.PCB lawyer Taffazul Rizvi said tribunal could proceed even without Latifs presence.If a player or participant is not appearing before tribunal, from the start or from the middle, then the tribunal has complete right to listen the remaining case as per the law and give the decision, said Rizvi.The PCB said the video interview was conducted by its anti-corruption unit on February 19 and contains a confessional statement from Latif.The main charges for Latif are luring other players to participate in the fixing and not reporting the offers.Fast bowler Mohammad Irfan was banned for six months and spinner Mohammad Nawaz for one month and both were fined after they confessed to failing to report meetings with bookmakers.Latif and three other players -- Sharjeel Khan, Shahzaib Hasan and Nasir Jamshed -- are also provisionally suspended on various charges and face bans ranging from five years to life if found guilty.The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday said it had seized bat grips given to Latif by a bookmaker which the Islamabad United opener was allegedly supposed to use to indicate he would participate in a spot-fix.

Sindh police, interior department delaying MQM Founder's red warrant

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sources have on Saturday revealed that the big hindrance in the issuance of red warrant against MQM founder has been Sindh Police and also Interior Ministry Sindh.As per details, both Sindh police and the interior ministry haven’t issued the challan of two cases for reasons unknown.Moreover, the copies of statements by Saulat Mirza and Minhaj Qazi have also not been issued as yet.Meanwhile, the director of National Central Bureau (NCB) Interpol has also expressed his anger at the role being played by Sindh Police and the interior ministry in this regard.It is worth mentioning here that the Interpol has already given extension for the issuance of red warrants against MQM founder for two times.The last date of extension given by Interpol this time will end on June 13.In a recent letter written by the director of National Central Bureau (NCB) to the Sindh government, it has been revealed that the department has already intimated the relevant departments but no action has been taken so far.Meanwhile, sources have revealed that the interior ministry will write to Interpol once again for the issuance of red warrants against MQM founder by next month. The interior ministry will remove the objections, which were earlier raised by the Interpol, in this letter.Sources have also revealed that a legal procedure would be implemented for stopping the registration process of MQM London. In this regard, a reference in Supreme Court is also on the cards.

Scuffle erupts between student groups in Quaid-i-Azam University

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Scuffle broke out between two student groups in Islamabad’s Quaid-i-Azam University during Saturday which injured several who were later hospitalised.Both student groups threw stones at each other resulting into injuries. A few students were severely injured and admitted to hospital in critical condition.PHOTO: Students running and throwing stones at rival groupsMore troops of police and Rangers have been called at the campus sight by university administration to control the situation. The enraged students even threw stones at the law enforcement officers.The varsity administration has announced to suspend the educational activities and keep hostels as well the university closed for one week. On the other hand, students have rejected administrations order of evacuating the hostels. Police have given 20-minute ultimatum to students to empty the hostels or else necessary action will be taken.PHOTO: Police and Rangers troops at the university campus in the capital

Security forces recover cache of arms in Quetta raid

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Quetta (Dunya News) – Security forces raided a hidden weapons depot in Quetta on Saturday which saved the provincial capital from preplanned terror attacks, according to ISPR sources.Law enforcement agencies received intelligence information about huge cache of weapons in Gahi Khan Chowk area of Quetta. Terrorists had hidden a variety of advanced weapons underground to use against regional peace.Weapons and explosives were recovered from the secret hideout. The cache includes 503 grenades, five locally made IEDs, one RPJ7, two rifles, 22 RPJ7 bullets, 18 fuse and thousands of bullets.ISPR stated that the weapons were hidden underground to conduct terrorist activities in coming future.Moreover, another raid was conducted in Balochistan with respect to Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad whereby four terrorists were killed and two arrested. The secret hideouts set in Awaran districts mountain ranges were destroyed by the security forces and cache of weapons was discovered.
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