Tuesday 23 May 2017

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Qallat: Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces

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QALLAT (Dunya News) - One terrorist was killed and another was arrested in an encounter with security forces in Sorab area of Qallat on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.According to details, security forces conducted a search operation in Sorab area of Qallat during which terrorists present in the area opened fire. The security forces returned the fire due to which one terrorist was killed. The security forces arrested another terrorist from the spot.Two security forces officers were also wounded in exchange of fire with terrorists who were shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Quetta for treatment.

Karachi: Two terrorist nabbed during Rangers search operation

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least two terrorists were taken into custody during Rangers search operation in Scouts Colony area of Gulshan Iqbal in Karachi on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.According to details, all the entry and exit points of the area were sealed before the operation and Rangers personnel conducted house-to-house search during which two terrorists were arrested.Rangers sources said that the arrested terrorists were shifted to some undisclosed location for further investigation.

Lahore: One killed in trailer, motorcycle rickshaw collision

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – A speeding trailer hit a motorcycle rickshaw near Manga Mandi Bypass in Lahore on Tuesday, killing a man and wounding two others, Dunya News reported.According to details, 29-year-old Ilyas was killed on the spot while 30-year-old Intizar and his wife were wounded in the accident. Police and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead and injured injured to Civil Hospital.

Former PPP minister Nazar Muhammad Gondal set to join PTI

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is poised to snatch a ‘big wicket’ from Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) as former federal minister and PPP leader Nazar Muhammad Gondal is set to join PTI ranks.Nazar Muhammad Gondal was in the PPP delegation, headed by former MNA Noor Alam Khan, which met PTI chief Imran Khan at his residence in Bani Gala on Tuesday.Sources said that Nazar Muhammad Gondal is likely to make an announcement about his joining the PTI after Eid.

Karachi: One killed, four injured in clash between two groups

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – One person was killed and four others were wounded in an armed clash over a property dispute between two rival groups in Ibrahim Haidri area of Korangi on Tuesday.According to ASP Malir, Rao Anwar, the clash occurred during a “Jirga” in a property dispute. He further said that some quarters are trying to politicize the incident.On the other hand, PTI’s vice president of Karachi Raja Azhar has said that MQM-London’s armed activists attacked PTI workers and supporters in which one worker was killed and four others were wounded.

Gujranwala: CTD arrests terrorist belonging to Daesh

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GUJRANWALA (Dunya News) - Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an operation on intelligence reports near Lari Adda in Gujranwala and apprehended a terrorist belonging to Daesh (Islamic State group), Dunya News reported.The name of the arrested terrorist has not been revealed by law enforcement agency.The CTD spokesperson informed media that explosive material, detonators and other ammunition was also recovered from the arrested terrorist.The spokesman further said that the arrested terrorist was planning to target sensitive installations in Gujranwala. A case has also been registered against him in the CTD Police Station.

Pakistan wants to resolve Kashmir dispute under Shimla Agreement: Basit

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NEW DELHI (Dunya News) - Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit during an interview with an Indian TV channel on Tuesday said that Pakistan wants to resolve Kashmir dispute under Shimla Agreement.Basit said Pakistan is ready to talk with India. “Why can’t the two countries have a comprehensive dialogue? He said Kashmir issue can only be resolved through the Shimla Agreement and talks were important.Basit also denied the recent beheading of Indian soldiers by Pakistan army near the Line of Control. “Our army never gets involved in beheading. Ours is a professional army,” he said.To a question regarding Sajjan Jindal’s visit to Pakistan, he said this was a private visit and has nothing to do with Kulbhushan Jadhav case.On the question should India and Pakistan play cricket during Champions Trophy, he said, “There has been never been a dearth of interest on our part. We always wanted such bilateral activities… We want to address all the issues and we want to engage with India without any pre-condition.”

Hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted hot and dry weather in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, Dunya News reported.The Met Office said that a shallow westerly wave is affecting western and upper parts of the country. Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. However, rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Rawalpindi division, Islamabad, upper FATA, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas.Meanwhile, weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country during the past 24 hours. Shaheed Benazirabad remained the hottest place in the country with mercury soaring up to 47°C.

South Africa 'concerns' after Manchester attack

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LONDON (AFP) - South Africas team manager said his side had genuine concerns about remaining in England following the deadly terror attack in Manchester, but there are no immediate plans to return home.The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb attack at the end of a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena on Monday that killed 22 people, including children.Britains deadliest terror attack for 12 years took place just two days before the start of a three-match one-day series between England and South Africa in the nearby city of Leeds.It is the first international fixture of a lengthy, three-month tour for South Africa that includes the June Champions Trophy and subsequent four-Test series against England.No major international cricket has taken place in Pakistan since 2009 because of security concerns following an attack, while England one-day captain Eoin Morgan and opening batsman Alex Hales refused to tour Bangladesh because of safety fears.But having received security briefings from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), whose security advisor Reg Dickason is well-respected throughout the sport, South Africa team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee said his side were happy to remain in England as things stood.As you can understand we have some genuine concerns, the players are uneasy... there was a lot of chatter at the breakfast table, Moosajee told reporters at Leedss Headingley ground on Tuesday.I am happy to say weve had constant communications from the ECB and their security manager.There have been guarantees put in place that security arrangements will be supplemented, starting today. Were told there will be more visible police at the stadium, at practice sessions as well as the hotels we will reside at.Moosajee said the hotel the South Africans are booked in for in Manchester for the last Test is literally walking distance from where events unfolded last night and there has been genuine concern.The process has started to make the players reassured that arrangements are in place to keep them safe.While players had briefly talked about leaving England, Moosajee stressed: As things stand theres no mention of us even thinking of abandoning the tour. If the intelligence information tells us something else we would obviously have to reconsider.Champions Trophy tournament director Steve Elworthy was not anticipating any withdrawals.Were planning for all eight teams to be here, Elworthy said.Its critical and paramount that we deliver a safe, impressive and exciting tournament for everybody involved.

England's Anderson set for lengthy lay-off

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LONDON (AFP) - England spearhead James Anderson could be out of action for up to six weeks after officials announced Tuesday that the Lancashire paceman had torn his groin.The 34-year-old, Englands all-time most successful Test bowler with 467 wickets, collapsed while bowling for Lancashire against Roses rivals Yorkshire last Friday.He was unable to bowl for the rest of the match but did make an unexpected appearance as a batsman, making an unbeaten eight off seven balls towards the end of a drawn match at Old Trafford.Anderson is now set to miss the return fixture at Yorkshires Headingley headquarters while medical staff at the England and Wales Cricket Board try to determine the full extent of the injury.The experienced swing bowler no longer features for England in white-ball cricket and the first Test of the season, against South Africa at Lords, does not start until July 7, although groin injuries can take six weeks to heal.England chiefs would want Anderson to prove his fitness in one of Lancashires three further Championship fixtures before the series opener with the Proteas rather than run the risk of him breaking down during a Test match.A scan has confirmed that Lancashire and England seamer Jimmy Anderson has a tear to his right groin, said an ECB statement issued Tuesday. He will be fully assessed on Wednesday by the ECB medical team to understand the extent of his injury.He will miss Lancashires Specsavers County Championship Division One match against Yorkshire at Headingley commencing on Friday June 2.

Trump budget proposes broad Pentagon funding boost

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Donald Trumps proposed 2018 budget calls for a significant jump in the Pentagons vast budget, though it falls short of the historic spending bonanza sought by more hawkish Republicans.Pentagon budget documents released Tuesday call for $574 billion in general defense funding, with an additional $65 billion for supplemental wartime spending -- for a total of $639 billion.The proposed spending boost represents an increase of more than $50 billion -- about 10 percent -- over 2017 funding levels for the base budget, but an increase amounting to only about three percent over projections envisioned by the Obama administration.Even though the United States already spends more on defense than the next seven nations combined, some lawmakers and Pentagon officials have long bemoaned spending caps introduced in 2011 as impacting all services.Since enactment of the Budget Control Act in 2011, the world has become a more dangerous place with rising terrorism and more aggressive potential adversaries, Pentagon comptroller John Roth said.The military has during that same period of time become smaller, readiness has eroded and modernization has been deferred. Thats not a good place to be.Trump in February promised what he said would be one of the greatest military buildups in American history but hawkish Republicans have said his proposed increases are insufficient.The additional money for defense would be offset by deep cuts to the State Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and a variety of social welfare programs.The world is a very dangerous place these days, so there is a compelling justification for this budget, said Lieutenant General Anthony Ierardi when asked why Americans should accept the extra spending.

Trump budget proposes broad Pentagon funding boost

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Donald Trumps proposed 2018 budget calls for a significant jump in the Pentagons vast budget, though it falls short of the historic spending bonanza sought by more hawkish Republicans.Pentagon budget documents released Tuesday call for $574 billion in general defense funding, with an additional $65 billion for supplemental wartime spending -- for a total of $639 billion.The proposed spending boost represents an increase of more than $50 billion -- about 10 percent -- over 2017 funding levels for the base budget, but an increase amounting to only about three percent over projections envisioned by the Obama administration.Even though the United States already spends more on defense than the next seven nations combined, some lawmakers and Pentagon officials have long bemoaned spending caps introduced in 2011 as impacting all services.Since enactment of the Budget Control Act in 2011, the world has become a more dangerous place with rising terrorism and more aggressive potential adversaries, Pentagon comptroller John Roth said.The military has during that same period of time become smaller, readiness has eroded and modernization has been deferred. Thats not a good place to be.Trump in February promised what he said would be one of the greatest military buildups in American history but hawkish Republicans have said his proposed increases are insufficient.The additional money for defense would be offset by deep cuts to the State Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and a variety of social welfare programs.The world is a very dangerous place these days, so there is a compelling justification for this budget, said Lieutenant General Anthony Ierardi when asked why Americans should accept the extra spending.

Sharapova gets wildcard into WTA Toronto event

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MONTREAL (AFP) - Former world number one Maria Sharapova, making a comeback after a 15-month doping ban, has been awarded a wildcard entry into the Toronto WTA tournament, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday.The 30-year-old Russian star, a five-time Grand Slam champion, was refused a wildcard spot by French Open organizers but Sharapova has said she will play in Wimbledon qualifying, needing three wins to reach the main draw.Sharapova will make her first appearance in Canada since 2014 at the Rogers Cup, to be played August 7-13, as a hardcourt tuneup for the years final Grand Slam event, the US Open, which begins on August 28.Im really looking forward to coming back to Canada, Sharapova said. I have some great memories of playing Toronto in the past and the tournament and the fans have always been so supportive. This is one of the biggest events of the year and I hope to play my best tennis that week.Sharapova was issued a two-year suspension after testing positive for the banned heart drug meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced the ban on appeal.Sharapova, ranked 173rd in the world, made her tour return last month at Stuttgart, reaching the semifinals.Her best showing in Canada came in 2009 when she reached the Toronto final.Maria is a Grand Slam champion and a fan favourite, said tournament director Karl Hale. She has served her suspension and we know our guests will be excited to see her play.Should her ranking rise high enough to reach the main draw in time for the event, the wildcard would be available for another player.Among Sharapovas most vocal critics was Canadas Eugenie Bouchard, who decried Sharapova as a cheater who should have been banned for life.

ISPR releases footage after destroying Indian check posts

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Media cell of Pakistan Army has released footage on Tuesday showing Indian check posts being destroyed by Pakistani troops.Inter-Services Public Relations (IPSR) reported: “On 13 May 2017, India targeted innocent civilians. In befitting response Pak Army destroyed Indian posts in Nowshera Sector.”Watch video:Earlier today, Indian military claimed of destroying Pakistani check posts across the border which was denied by ISPR.The media cell rejected Indian claims of destroying Pakistani post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector. Also, Pakistani forces didn’t commit any ceasefire violation across the working boundary or targeted civilians as claimed by India, according to Inter-Services Public Relations.In a press release released earlier today, DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor said, “Indian claims of destroying Pakistani post along LoC in Nowshera Sec and firing by Pakistan Army on civilians across LoC are false.”

Peshawar early Ramazan moon sighting expected, KP govt helpless

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PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government looks helpless in front of the private moon sighting committee headed by Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai of Masjid Qasim Khan.It is very much expected that early moon sighting of Ramazan will be repeated in Peshawar. KP government has ordered the federal government to intervene in the matter and make the privately run committee obey Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.The rift between the official Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and its privately run counterpart is not new. One-day difference between first Ramazan and Eid holiday has become a usual practice over the past few years. Any different results are not expected this year either as both of these committees will hold separate meetings for moon sighting. It is hard to hope for a consensus in the making.In this regard, KP government has expressed utter helplessness. KP Auqaf Minister Habibur Rehman claimed it is the duty of federal government to develop consensus for Ramazan moon sighting between the committees. He said there is no law to resolve this issue, adding that the provincial authorities cannot arrest the Masjid Qasim Khan cleric. “Under which legal authority should we arrest Mufti Popalzai?” he asked.On the other hand, senior member of KP Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Ghafoor said he is hopeful for a joint session comprising representatives from both committees. It looks as if both the provincial and federal government made no serious for same-day Ramazan and Eid nationwide. No doubt, legal limitations also add to this difficulty.
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