Wednesday 3 May 2017

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Aizaz Chaudhry meets US senator Ed Markey

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WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – Pakistan ambassador to the United States, Aizaz Chaudhry, held a meeting with US senator Ed Markey in Washington on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.Aizaz Chaudhry and US senator Ed Markey discussed Pakistan, US relations and the current situation in the regional during the meeting.Pakistan ambassador also briefed senator Ed Markey about Pakistan’s recent success in war against terrorism. He also informed him about impressive economic turnaround in Pakistan.

Islamabad: French Ambassador meets Marriyum Aurangzeb

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - French Ambassador Ms Martine Dorance called on Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb in Islamabad on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.Talking to the distinguished guest on the occasion, Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Pakistan highly values its relations with France and would like to further enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of art, culture, information and preservation of heritage.She said that in view the culture being the most stupendous force in regards to developing a constructive mindset and building a better, healthier and peaceful society. She said that the government was working with an unruffled commitment to project the Pakistani culture.

Fear of extremism: India sends back Pak students delegation

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – A 42-member cultural delegation of Pakistani students was sent back by Indian authorities after receiving threats from Hindu extremists, Dunya News reported.The Pakistan students’ delegation was on a 10-day visit to India under Youth Exchange Programme. The Indian authorities sent back the students’ delegation just after two days after threats from Hindu extremists.Pakistan delegation reached Wahga Border on Wednesday. Pakistan foreign office has taken notice of the incident.

Imran asks workers to fully prepare for Sialkot public meeting

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan chaired a meeting of his party leaders at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad on Wednesday to review the preparations for PTI public meeting in Sialkot.Speaking on the occasion, Imran Khan asked party workers to fully prepare for Sialkot public meeting. Jahangir Tareen, Aleem Khan and presidents and secretary generals of PTI from different regions of Punjab were also present in the meeting.Briefing the meeting, PTI leader Usman Dar said that all out efforts would be made to make the May 7 public meeting of the PTI in Sialkot a cusses.

Lahore: Three suspects nabbed during search operation

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – At least three suspects were taken into custody during police search operation in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Lahore on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.According to SP Iqbal Town Umar Farooq, biometric device was used for the identification of residents during house-to-house search in the area.Police arrested at least three suspects who failed to produce any identification document. The arrested persons were shifted to police station for further investigation.

Rawalpindi: Blaze in Dubai Plaza causes huge loss

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – According to details, fire broke out in an electronic store on the first floor of Dubai Plaza situated at Sixth Road in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.Fire brigade and rescue teams reached the spot after being informed and brought the fire under control. No loss of life was reported in the incident.Rescue sources said that Valuables worth millions of rupees were gutted in the blaze. Rescue sources further informed that the fire was caused due to short circuit.

Facebook friendship brings Aussie woman to Pakistan

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RAHIM YAR KHAN (Dunya News) – An Australia woman reached Kot Karam Khan area in Rahim Yar Khan to marry love of her life, Dunya News reported.According to details, 39-year-old Alice and Ibrar Hussain became friends through Facebook two years ago. Their friendship turned into love and Alice reached Pakistan to marry Ibrar.Alice converted to Islam on Wednesday in the District Court and changed her name to Maliaka. The ‘Nikah’ ceremony of the couple will be held today (Thursday).

Yasir six-for puts Pakistan in command against West Indies

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BRIDGETOWN (AFP) - Yasir Shahs stranglehold of the West Indies continued on the fourth day of the second Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday as the leg-spinner snared six for 90 to re-open the prospect of a first-ever Test match victory at the venue for Pakistan going into the final day.Despite a patient, disciplined Test best of 90 from Shai Hope and a succession of half-century partnerships that raised expectations of the home side batting their way to safety, West Indies slipped from the relative comfort of 235 for four to be 264 for nine at stumps.They go into the final day on Thursday ahead by 183 runs with the last pair at the crease.On a deteriorating pitch, Pakistans final target may still be a challenging one as they seek the historic win which would also give them a first-ever Test series triumph in the Caribbean.Man of the Match in the seven-wicket win the first Test in Jamaica, Shah was again the key performer when it mattered most for Pakistan.Hope appeared to have blunted the threat successfully through more than five hours of watchful batsmanship. However within sight of a maiden Test hundred, he drove Shah to cover where Azhar Ali held the catch that triggered the late slide.Having broken an 80-run fifth-wicket partnership with Vishaul Singh, Pakistan were celebrating again off the very next delivery as Singh was on his way back to the pavilion, bowled off the inside edge by seamer Mohammad Abbas for 32.Three wickets fell for one run when Younis Khan held his fifth catch of the match, a brilliant reflex effort at slip to remove West Indies captain Jason Holder off Shah. In his farewell series like captain Misbah ul Haq, Younis is now the only fielder to have taken 50 catches after the age of 35 in Test cricket.Its about staying fit and staying sharp and expectant in the field, the 39-year-old explained. This pitch is pretty much like what we play on at home and in the UAE (United Arab Emirates), so if we play properly and concentrate we should be able to get whatever the target is on the last day.In rampant mood after the late success, Shah then disposed of Shane Dowrich and Alzarri Joseph in quick succession just before the close to leave Devendra Bishoo and last man Shannon Gabriel to carry the fight for the home side into the last day.With more and more questions being asked about his continued presence in the regional side given a paltry average of 15.40 and a topscore of 41 prior to this innings, Hope went a long way in responding to the critics in a situation where the West Indies were always likely to capitulate.He came to the crease in the morning after Pakistan struck an early blow when the West Indies resumed at 40 for one, Mohammad Amir bowling Shimron Hetmyer before the left-hander could add to his overnight score of 22.Kraigg Brathwaite continued to bat resolutely in partnership with Hope, the pair putting on 56 for the third wicket despite the varying challenges posed by the tourists combination of pace and wrist-spin.It was Shah, the more experienced of the specialist slow bowlers, who provided the breakthrough when he removed the obdurate Brathwaite for 43. Fresh from a century in the first innings, Roston Chase proved an able partner to Hope for the rest of the morning and then deep into the afternoon session, their fourth-wicket stand producing 58 invaluable runs when Chase was deceived by a flighted Shah delivery to be caught-and-bowled for 23.

PPP leader Faisal Saleh Hayat injured in road accident

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FAISALABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Faisal Saleh Hayat got injured when the car he was traveling in collided with a trailer near Faisalabad in the early hours of Thursday, Dunya News reported.According to details, Faisal Saleh Hayat’s car collided with a trailer in Ameenpur Bangla area near Faisalabad. His driver was also wounded in the accident.The PPP leader and his driver were shifted to Allied Hospital Faisalabad where doctors said that Faisal Saleh Hayat was in stable condition. However, the condition of his driver is stated to be critical.

Dollar gains as Fed stays on track for gradual rate hikes

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NEW YORK (AFP) - The dollar gained Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled it was on track to gradually lift interest rates, raising expectations it will again act in June.The wording of the Feds policy statement strengthens the prospect of two more increases in the benchmark lending rate this year, boosting the dollar against the euro and other major currencies.Global equity markets were mixed. The Dow finished slightly higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell modestly. Frankfurt rose modestly, while London and Paris dipped.The Fed gave a generally upbeat outlook on the US economy, saying that some weak data in the first quarter were likely to be transitory and predicting that economic activity would expand at a moderate pace.Several analysts said the statement clears the way for the US central bank to lift rates next month, although that partly depends on US data. A key release comes Friday with issuing of the US jobs report for April.Given the tone of the statement, we believe the bar for inaction in June is high, a note from Barclays said. The committee seems eager to look through any weakness and has, at long last, reached a consensus, in our view, that a gradual pace of rate hikes this year is warranted.The euro was down against the dollar ahead of Sundays second round of Frances presidential election, in which moderate Emmanuel Macron is expected to beat his far-right, anti-EU opponent Marine Le Pen. The two candidates traded insults in a heated TV debate on Wednesday ahead of this weekends runoff.Crude prices remained under pressure after the US government reported a much smaller fall in oil stocks than analysts had expected.In earnings news, Apple shed 0.3 percent after reporting a 4.9 percent rise in second-quarter profit to $11 billion. But iPhone sales came in slightly lower than in the year-ago period.Media shares fell sharply following results from Time Warner that were generally strong, but included disappointing advertising revenue at its Turner broadcasting division. Analysts worry that the growth of streaming services is hitting broadcasting profits.Disney lost 2.4 percent, Twenty-First Century Fox, 5.1 percent and Viacom, 7.3 percent. All three will report earnings in the coming days.French oil giant Total meanwhile lost the top market capitalization spot in the Paris CAC 40 index on Wednesday, making way for the luxury behemoth LVMH.

Britain's Prince Philip opens new Lord's stand

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LONDON (AFP) - Prince Philip, husband of Britains Queen Elizabeth II, opened the new Warner Stand at Lords on Wednesday following a 25 million pound ($32.3 million, 29.6 million euros) reconstruction project.The rebuilding of the 2,656-seater stand is the first phrase in a major overhaul of the world-famous London ground that will take place over the next two decades.The stand, which opened in May 1958, is named after former England captain Pelham Warner.Today is a landmark moment for the club and we are very grateful to His Royal Highness for joining us to celebrate the official opening of the Warner Stand, said Marylebone Cricket Club official Robert Ebdon in a press release.This truly outstanding facility will be enjoyed by visitors to Lords for many years to come.

Stubborn Hope helps West Indies increase lead

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BRIDGETOWN (AFP) - Shai Hope anchored the West Indies second innings resistance with a patient, unbeaten 68 in lifting the home side to 197 for four - a lead of 116 runs - at tea on the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday.Belying a mediocre record in eight previous matches, Hope battled with admirable patience, discipline and skill for almost four hours in negotiating the threat of the tourists bowlers, especially leg-spinner Yasir Shah exploiting the variable bounce and sharp turn of a deteriorating pitch.He resumes in the final session with Vishaul Singh (18 not out), the left-hander also under considerable scrutiny after three previous failures since his debut in the first Test of the series in Jamaica.With more and more questions being asked about his continued presence in the regional side given a paltry average of 15.40 and a topscore of 41 prior to this innings, Hope went a long way in responding to the critics in a situation where the West Indies were always likely to capitulate.He came to the crease after Pakistan struck an early blow when the West Indies resumed at 40 for one, Mohammad Amir bowling Shimron Hetmyer before the left-hander could add to his overnight score of 22.Kraigg Brathwaite continued to bat resolutely in partnership with Hope, the pair putting on 56 for the third wicket despite the varying challenges posed by the tourists combination of pace and wrist-spin.It was Shah, the more experienced of the specialist slow bowlers, who provided the breakthrough when he removed the obdurate Brathwaite for 43.Bowling round the wicket and seeking to exploit the rough areas outside the right-handers leg-stump, Shah managed to get a delivery to bounce and turn sharply to take the shoulder of the bat for Younis Khan to pull in his fourth catch of the match diving to his right at slip.Fresh from a century in the first innings, Roston Chase proved an able partner to Hope for the rest of the morning and then deep into the afternoon session, their fourth-wicket stand producing 58 invaluable runs when Chase was deceived by a flighted Shah delivery to be caught-and-bowled for 23.Pakistan are yet to win a Test match at Kensington Oval in six previous attempts dating back to 1958 and victory here will also earn them a Test series triumph in the Caribbean for the first time ever ahead of the final Test in Dominica in a weeks time.

50 workers of JSQM enter into mainstream

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GHOTKI (Dunya News) – At least 50 workers of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) have opted to enter into national mainstream after partying ways with the party, reported Dunya News.As per details, the workers called off their allegiance to the party in a function with the name of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ at Daharki.The former workers, who opted to enter into national mainstream, were of the opinion that they seek forgiveness from the nation for working with the party.At the occasion, the former workers of JSQM vowed to be faithful to the constitution of Pakistan.

Governor Muhammad Zubair meets Sindh HEC chairman

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair met Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr Asim Hussain at Governor House, reported Dunya News.During the meeting, the governor directed the Sindh Higher Education Commission to prepare a comprehensive strategy in order to promote research-oriented education within the province.Sindh Governor and HEC Chairman discussed matters pertinent to research and promotion of higher education during the meeting.Sindh Governor let it be known at the occasion that both progress and prosperity during the modern days are linked to the quality of education and research.Muhammad Zubair was of the opinion that the youth in Pakistan are extremely talented.The Chairman of HEC Sindh and Governor Sindh also agreed that there is a need for university reforms and which can be used for the the promotion of HEC within Pakistan.

India filed no complaint over alleged Pak LoC violation: UN spokesman

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UNITED NATIONS (Web Desk) - The United Nations said India filed no complaint regarding allegations on Pakistani troops of killing and mutilating two soldiers on Line of Control on Monday.UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said they have received no cease-fire violation reports from Indian authorities related to the latest incident.Pak Army rejects allegation of mutilating Indian soldiers bodiesThe spokesman stressed on the need to find peaceful solution to Kashmir issue through dialogue.We checked with our colleagues with UNMOGIP (UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan) and have not received any alleged ceasefire violations reports from the Indian authorities related to the latest incident that we saw yesterday,” He said when asked about reports of LoC violations in Kashmir between India and Pakistan.He further said that the Secretary-General António Guterres was ‘paying attention’ to this issue.Earlier on Monday,Pakistan Army rejected Indian allegations killing its two soldiers and mutilating their bodies at Line of Control. ISPR completely rejected the Indian claims of violating LoC ceasefire and killing/mutilating bodies of Indian soldiers.
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