Friday 5 May 2017

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300 evacuated as Guatemala volcano erupts

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GUATEMALA CITY (AFP) - Authorities evacuated 300 people threatened by an erupting volcano in southern Guatemala on Friday, emergency services said.The so-called Volcano of Fire was spitting hot ash thousands of meters into the air, the National Volcanology Institute said.David de Leon of the National Disaster Reduction Coordinator body told reporters 300 people were evacuated as a precaution from the village of Panimache.The village lies near the foot of the 3,763-meter (12,345-foot) volcano, some 35 kilometers southwest of the capital.Ten schools in the southern Escuintla district suspended classes due to falling ash.A major eruption of the volcano in February 2015 forced the capitals main airport to be closed.

Aizaz Chaudhry calls on US National Security Adviser

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WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - Pakistan ambassador to the United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, called on the US National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt. Gen. McMaster on Thursday afternoon at the White House, Dunya News reported.Aizaz Chaudhry and Lt. Gen. McMaster discussed bilateral relations in the wake of NSA’s recent visit to Pakistan. Peace in Afghanistan and broader regional stability also came under discussion during the meeting.He also informed Lt. Gen. McMaster that his visit to Pakistan was useful for both sides to better understand each other’s perspective on issues of mutual interest.Aizaz Chaudhry further said that peace in Afghanistan was a high priority for Pakistan especially to consolidate the gains made in our enduring fight against terrorism.He also briefed Lt. Gen. McMaster about prospects of economic engagement between the two countries and the investment opportunities emerging in Pakistan after the economic turnaround. This environment, Ambassador noted, is ideal for investment by the foreign companies including the US in energy and infrastructure development.Noting Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism, Lt. Gen. McMaster underscored the need for continued cooperation for a stable and prosperous region.

Karachi: 9 injured in pick-up, rickshaw collision

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least nine people were wounded when a pick-up collided with a rickshaw near Liquatabad Under-pass in Karachi on Friday, Dunya News reported.Rescue teams reached the spot in time and shifted the injured to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi. Rescue sources said that women and children were among the injured.The injured included Adam, Qamar, Ahtesham and Saleema. Police have registered a case and started investigation.

Blaze at market in Karachi extinguished

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Fire broke out in the basement of a market situated in Karimabad area of Karachi on Friday which spread very quickly, Dunya News reported.Two vehicles of fire brigade reached the spot and brought the fire under control after a hectic effort of 30 minutes. No loss of life was reported in the incident.According to rescue source, electricity meters in the basement of the market caught fire due to short circuit.

Afghan firing: Funeral prayer of martyred soldier offered in Quetta

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QUETTA (Dunya News) - According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), funeral prayer of martyred sepoy Hasan Ali was offered at Quetta Garrison on Friday.Sepoy Hasan Ali embraced martyrdom in unprovoked firing and shelling by Afghan forces in Chaman near Pak-Afghan border on Friday.Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz, IG FC, General Officers Commanding and large number of Army personnel and other people attended the funeral prayer of martyred.Sepoy Hasan Ali belonged to 23 Baloch Regiment of Pakistan Army. The body of martyred soldier was shifted to his native town Kalar Syedan for burial with full military honour.

Five-star Rashid strikes as England rout Ireland

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BRISTOL (AFP) - Adil Rashid returned the second-best figures by an England spinner in a one-day international as the hosts romped to a seven-wicket win in their series opener against Ireland at Bristol on Friday.Victory saw England go 1-0 up in the two-match contest ahead of Sundays showpiece clash at Lords.Leg-spinner Rashid took five for 27 as Ireland, in their long-awaited first ODI against England in England, collapsed to 126 all out after visiting captain William Porterfield won the toss.Andrew Balbirnie top-scored with 30 in an innings where only openers Ed Joyce (23) and Paul Stirling (20) got to 20.Rashids return was second only to that of off-spinner Vic Markss five for 20, against New Zealand at Wellington in 1984, by a specialist England slow bowler at this level.England, set just 127 to win, lost Jason Roy for a duck in the first over of their reply when he flicked Peter Chase off his pads to George Dockrell at mid-wicket.Fellow opener Alex Hales was then dropped on nought, Middlesex quick Tim Murtagh failing to hold a tough caught and bowled chance.Hales went to make a quickfire 55 that stopped any thoughts of a stunning upset in their tracks.Both Hales and Dublin-born England captain Eoin Morgan holed out off Chase, the only Ireland bowler to take wickets in a return of three for 44.But there was never any chance of England losing, with Test captain Joe Root finishing on 49 not out.The comprehensive win saw England start their build-up to next months Champions Trophy tournament on home soil in style and Rashid told BBC Radio: It was nice to bowl my variations.This is our first game of a long summer. Hopefully we have shown we can do some damage and we can carry it on, the man-of-the-match added after surpassing his previous ODI best of four for 43 against Bangladesh in Chittagong in October.Meanwhile Morgan was pleased to see Rashid back in the wickets after a tough winter in India.Adils day shows the threat leg-spin poses to any team, Morgan told Sky Sports.This was desperately disappointing defeat for Ireland, who could be granted Test status next month.But their recent 7-2 reverse across three formats against fellow Test aspirants Afghanistan in India was an indication of how they are struggling to match the standards of Irish teams that beat major nations at several World Cups.Porterfield said Thursday that teenage leg-spinner Rashid Khan had been the difference in their defeats by Afghanistan.Fellow leg-spinner Rashid caused Ireland fresh embarrassment as several batsmen played poor shots against the Yorkshireman.It wasnt the seamers that damaged us, it was the spin, Porterfield said.We could have played that a lot better.Ireland were 81 for two before losing their last eight wickets for just 45 runs.English county batsmen Joyce (Sussex) and Stirling (Middlesex) made a solid start.Stirling struck five fours before his middle stump was uprooted by fast bowler Mark Wood, making his first England appearance since September after a recurrence of an ankle injury.Ireland were 40 for one and soon afterwards Joyce was lbw to David Willey.A third-wicket stand of 35 between Porterfield and Balbirnie followed but there was no stopping the collapse once it started.Warwickshire batsman Porterfields sluggish 13 off 45 balls ended when he chipped part-time off-spinner Roots second ball to mid-off.When Gary Wilson was lbw to Rashid, Ireland were 93 for five.Six years ago Kevin OBrien rescued Ireland from a similarly dire position of 111 for five with the fastest ever World Cup hundred to set up a memorable win over England in Bangalore.But he has not hit those heights since and on Friday he was lbw for four, failing to pick Rashids googly.And when Rashid had Murtagh caught in the deep, Ireland were all out in a mere 33 overs.

Aravinda de Silva quits as SLC chairman

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COLOMBO (AFP) - Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva has stepped down as chairman of the national boards cricket committee for personal reasons after roughly a year in the top post, the committee said Friday.The veterans resignation from the post will take effect from June 30.It is understandable that (de Silva) needs to prioritise his personal commitments, Sri Lanka Cricket president Thilanga Sumathipala said in a statement.He has supported the strategic vision of this administration and been vastly instrumental in many of the developments we have made. We intend to continue to engage Aravindas expertise in our key cricketing activities on a consultancy basis.The batting great was instrumental in guiding the islanders to their only 50-over World Cup triumph in 1996 before returning to the game as selector.Twice chosen as chief selector, Aravinda was instrumental in re-structuring Sri Lankas coaching programmes with emphasis on home-grown talent.

Pressure mounting on BCCI to name India CT squad

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NEW DELHI (AFP) - India is coming under increasing pressure to name a squad for the impending Champions Trophy, with Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid joining calls for the cricket board to quit stalling.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) missed an April deadline for announcing a team, and will hold a special meeting on Sunday to discuss a potential withdrawal from the 50-over international tournament.But the powerful BCCI is facing mounting criticism over its stalling tactics, which stem from a dispute with crickets global governing body over changes to revenue sharing.Last month the International Cricket Council received a thumping mandate from its members to amend rules around revenue so that less money and power is held by crickets Big Three -- England, India and Australia.India opposed the changes from the outset and has been hinting at withdrawing from the ICC Champions Trophy in protest, a move that would deal a huge blow to the eight-team tournament beginning in England on June 1.We are of course unhappy with what India is getting in the latest revenue sharing plan, but to be honest a pull-out was always our last option, a senior BCCI official told AFP on condition on anonymity.Things will certainly be sorted in Sundays special general meeting, keeping our fingers crossed.But their tactics have agitated a number of Indian cricketing greats including Dravid and Tendulkar, who told cricket website cricinfo they want the side to compete at the prestigious event.Meanwhile a panel of administrators appointed by Indias top court to oversee the scandal-ridden BCCI has urged the board to make a swift decision.Please convene a meeting of the selection committee for selecting the squad immediately, the administrators told BCCI joint secretary Amitabh Choudhary in an email on Thursday.The squad can then be submitted to the ICC without prejudice to BCCIs legal rights.The BCCI stands to lose $277 million revenue over the next eight years under the sweeping changes approved by ICC members.It reverses a much-criticised ICC decision in 2014 to relinquish more control to Australia, England and India, the worlds most powerful cricketing boards.

Canada Jobless Rate Hits Near-decade Low

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OTTAWA (AFP) - Canadas unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 6.5 percent in April -- the lowest it has been since 2008, the government statistical agency said Friday.The actual number of people working in April changed very little from the previous month, said Statistics Canada, falling short of economists expectations that a net 20,000 new jobs would be created.Analysts had also forecast the jobless rate would remain unchanged.Statistics Canada said the rates decrease was mostly the result of fewer youth searching for work.It noted that employment increased among people 55 and older, while it declined among men aged 25 to 54.Employment rose in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island, but was flat in other regions.According to Statistics Canada, more people were employed in educational services, health care and social assistance, and transportation and warehousing in April.At the same time, employment declined in business, building and other support services, as well as in accommodation and food services.Public sector employment increased, while the number of private sector employees fell.

Shehryar Khan takes U-turn over Imran-Misbah comparison

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – PCB Chairman Shehryar Khan has professed that Imran Khan is the most inspirational and greatest icon of Pakistan cricket.He explained this after his remarks regards to Imran-Misbah comparison started a new debate in Pakistan.PCB Chairman clarified that he called Misbah statistically better than Imran, however Imran remains the most inspirational figure in Pakistan cricket.It is pertinent to mention that Shehryar Khan in his previous statement regarded Misbah ul Haq as a greater captain than Imran.The remarks draw criticism from all corners after which the PCB Chairman had to clarify his position regards to the controversial statement.Shehryar Khan also clarified his statement regards in which he termed Miandad as not a good coach.

Farooq Sattar welcomes reconciliatory policy of Afaq Ahmad

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan leader Farooq Sattar has welcomed the reconciliation offer put forward by Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmedreported Dunya News.The statement came after Afaq Ahmad came up with reconciliatory offer for all the muhajir groups.Farooq Sattar let it be known at the occasion that there should be a proper channel for mutual communication and that the politics of 90s won’t be repeated again.MQM chief let it be known that the doors of reconcilement should be open every time.He expressed that differences between the workers would be removed and the politics of violence be put to an end.Farooq revealed that all the sections appreciated the rally of MQM.

MQM demands formation of committee to investigate worker's death

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – After the death of MQM-worker Muhammad Hussain who passed away at civil hospital in Karachi yesterday during treatment, the party has demanded investigation committee to investigate the matter.It is pertinent to mention that the MQM-worker suffered heart attack at Central Jail and died at Civil Hospital Karachi yesterday.The funeral prayers of deceased were offered at Ranchor line Hanfia mosque and were laid to rest at local graveyard.Meanwhile, ruckus was also observed over the matter at Sindh Assembly as opposition leader Khawaja Izhar revealed that seven workers of MQM have died while being in prison until today.Things got out of control when the opposition members walked out of the house after which minister for prison order to constituted a three-member enquiry committee to probe into the death of MQM worker.

'World's heaviest woman' hospitalised in Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI (AFP) - An Egyptian believed to have been the worlds heaviest woman before her surgery was hospitalised in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to continue treatment after a drastic weight-loss operation in India.Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty weighed some 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds) before surgery in Mumbai in March that saw her shed around a fifth of her weight.She suffers from a range of health problems including elephantiasis, a condition that causes the limbs and other body parts to swell.Source: AFPAbd El Aty was put on a special liquid diet in India to reduce her weight enough so that doctors could perform bariatric surgery -- a stomach-shrinking bypass procedure is increasingly common in India, which has a growing problem with obesity.She arrived in India on a specially-modified Airbus plane in February and has now shed an astonishing 323 kilograms in three months.With her weight standing at 176.6 kilograms, she will begin a year-long course of physiotherapy at VPS Burjeel hospital in Abu Dhabi, her doctors in Mumbai said.We have arranged for a hydraulic stretcher from Italy for Emans journey and she will have doctors, paramedics and nurses with her during the journey, Sanet Meyer, director of medevac at VPS Burjeel, told AFP ahead of the trip.UAE newspapers reported that Abd El Atys sister Shaima had disagreed with how the Indian medical team were proceeding with the treatment.I asked for help (in the Emirates) after noticing the lack of progress, she said on Thursday.Abd El Aty had not left her home in Egypts Mediterranean port city of Alexandria for two decades until her arrival in India.Her family told doctors that she was diagnosed as a child with elephantiasis, leaving her almost immobile.Abd El Aty has suffered a stroke and faced a series of other serious ailments owing to her weight including diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension and sleep deprivation.She is unable to speak properly and is partially paralysed.India is a major destination for medical tourists seeking quality services and no waiting lists at a fraction of the cost of western countries.In July last year, the Guinness Book of World Records recorded American Pauline Potter as the worlds heaviest woman at 293 kilos, well above Abd El Atys current weight.

'Proud of Pak-Army role in nation building,' expresses COAS

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HYDEABAD (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed that Pakistan Army is proud of having undertaken nation building projects across the country in pursuit of continuous service to the masses of the country.He professed this during his visit to Hyderabad Garrison today.According to ISPR, COAS was received by Lt Gen Shahid Baig Mirza Commander Karachi Corps upon his arrival at Hyderabad.At the occasion, the Army Chief was briefed on operational and administrative matters regarding Hyderabad Garrison and Thar.General Bajwa was briefed at the occasion that the Army has distributed as many as 4,000 tons of ration and benefitted more than 1,90,000 families through continuous initiative since 2014.The Army Chief was also informed that Medical camps in Thar have benefitted 1,61,000 patients in under privileged areas besides the water supply has also made available to 0.6 Million population and 0.7 Million live stock.COAS appreciated the efforts of the formation at the occasion.

Dawn Leaks probe: PM assures COAS to issue revised notification

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reportedly assured Chief of the Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa in a meeting convened on Thursday night to have a revised notification over Dawn Leaks probe report issued.Army chief called on the premier at Prime Minister House to deliberate over Dawn Leaks probe report, according to the sources.Reportedly, PM Nawaz was paid a visit to by Minister for the Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday after his meeting with General Bajwa last night. The premier instructed the federal minister regarding the revised notification that is to be issued.The Prime Minister assured General Bajwa to address reservations of Pakistan Army over Dawn Leaks probe.The meeting took place last night in Prime Minister House.Last week, the military rejected the federal government’s notification on Dawn leaks inquiry, stating that it is incomplete and not in line with the recommendations made by the inquiry board.Notification on Dawn Leak is incomplete and not in line with recommendations by the Inquiry Board. Notification is rejected, Director General, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor tweeted.The tweet came minutes after the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) government released a notification stating that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had approved the recommendations of the Dawn Leak inquiry committee. As per notification, the premier removed Tariq Fatemi as Advisor on Foreign Affairs and ordered action against Principal Information Officer Tehsin Rao.
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