Saturday 17 June 2017

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Presidency a boon for some Trump businesses

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Becoming president forced Donald Trump to resign from a slew of corporate positions, but it also appears to have netted him much more income from his Mar-a-Lago resort and from book sales.According to a financial disclosure form released late Friday, Trump earned around $37 million this year from the Florida resort -- a seven million dollar increase from last year.Since coming becoming president on January 20, Trump has travelled to the Palm Beach property often and upped the membership fees substantially.He has frequently referred to the property as the Winter White House and sought to promote the venue as an official presidential residence.Trumps trips to Florida bring with them a retinue of Secret Service agents and government staff, who are reported to stay there at US taxpayers expense.The disclosure was made in forms released by the Office of Government Ethics. They are less detailed than full tax returns, which Trump has refused to release, breaking with decades of tradition.The 98-page document shows that being president has also apparently increased Trumps earnings from sales of his book The Art of the Deal published in 1987 and that he resigned from positions in 565 companies on or around the day before becoming president.His assets range from Pfizer stocks to a drinks company in Israel, but the disclosure also showed hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

Kohli turns off social media ahead of Pakistan clash

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LONDON (AFP) - India skipper Virat Kohli admitted Saturday that he is steering clear of social media ahead of Sundays high-profile Champions Trophy final against bitter rivals Pakistan.Kohli, one of the superstars of world cricket, commands almost 16 million followers on Twitter and 14 million on Instagram.However, he is aware of the potential pitfalls of social media when India tackle Pakistan in cricket.The biggest thing is to stay off social media, Kohli said at the Oval on the eve of the big game.If youre too distracted listening to too many suggestions or players or criticism, then you cant focus on what you need to think as a sportsman first to be able to lead the team and then help the others in the team as well.The more relaxed you stay in these situations its a good thing, because it helps you take better decisions when you are composed and calm mentally.

Troubled Ronaldo eyes more silver at Confederations Cup

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KAZAN, Russia (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo will put speculation over his club future firmly to one side as he leads European champions Portugal into their Confederations Cup opener against Mexico in Kazan on Sunday.The 32-year-old Real Madrid superstars build-up to the tournament in Russia has been overshadowed after he was this week accused by prosecutors in Spain of defrauding the authorities of 14.7 million euros ($16.5m) in tax through offshore companies.Now the Madrid sports media is awash with headlines suggesting Ronaldo wants out of the Spanish champions, despite only signing a new contract through to 2021 in November.But for the next two weeks the main thing on the mind of the reigning Ballon dOr holder is winning more silverware in the eight-nation World Cup warm-up event.He takes this tournament very seriously and is focused, said Ronaldos team-mate Andre Silva, the striker who has just joined AC Milan from Porto.It would be a beautiful thing to have on the CV. Of course it would be a dream to win it, Ronaldo said in January, since when he has powered Madrid to glory both in La Liga and in the Champions League.It has been a dream last 12 months on the field for the former Manchester United man, who was a European champion at club and international level in 2016. More glory here in Russia will end any doubt about him winning a fifth Ballon dOr.We dont have words to describe what he represents for our country. He is an idol, even for us players, admitted veteran defender Bruno Alves, the 35-year-old who has just signed for Scottish club Rangers.Portugals triumph at Euro 2016 secured them a place in Russia, where they will be making their Confederations Cup debut against CONCACAF Gold Cup winners Mexico in Group A before facing the hosts and New Zealand.Ronaldo has scored 12 goals in six international outings since coming off injured in the Euro final, but Mexico -- winners of the Confederations Cup in 1999 -- are confident they can stop him.- Marquez still going strong -==============================It goes without saying that hes a great player. But were a great side too, and Im sure we can stop him, striker Raul Jimenez, a Portuguese league and cup double winner with Benfica, told FIFA.com.It is not just Ronaldo they will need to stop though -- winger Bernardo Silva, who missed Euro 2016 through injury, is fresh from winning the French title with Monaco and sealing a big-money move to Manchester City.A year ago, I said Portugal were going to Euro 2016 to win it. I said we were not the favourites, but that we were candidates to win it. I have the same confidence today, Portugal coach Fernando Santos said earlier this week.Mexico, who drew 1-1 at home to the United States in World Cup qualifying last weekend, will look to Real Sociedads Carlos Vela and Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez for inspiration.They will be led by former Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez, still going strong at 38 -- while Ronaldo will win his 140th cap in the game, Marquez will be making his 139th international appearance.The match in Kazan will start at 1500 GMT and will be followed at 1800 GMT by the Group B opener between African champions Cameroon and Chile in Moscow.The Indomitable Lions, who reached the final in 2003, surprised everyone by winning the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon at the turn of the year, while Chile won back-to-back Copa America crowns in the last two years and are spearheaded by Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal.However, Arsenal forward Sanchez is a doubt, while goalkeeper and captain Claudio Bravo will miss the opening game as he recovers from a calf injury, according to the Chilean federation.

Nationalisation policy wasn't accountability, PPP tells Sharif family

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Soon after Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented himself before Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for Panama probe, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders criticised him over his remarks about the accountability of Sharif family in former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s era.Shahbaz Sharif had said it is not the first time that his family has been subjected to accountability, similar situations were witnessed in the eras of PPP and military dictatorship as well.Senator Saeed Ghani responded Sharif family has never been held accountable. He stated that there were certain measures taken in former President Pervez Musharraf era, but then the Sharif family was ousted from the country with 40 suitcases following a deal.Another PPP leader Maula Bakhsh Chandio asked the Sharif family to stop misinforming people about their accountability. “Equating accountability with the policy of nationalisation for institutions is utterly inappropriate,” he said.Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his sons have already presented themselves before the JIT and handed over necessary documents. PPP leader and former Interior Minister Rehman Malik is scheduled to appear before JIT on June 23. It will be interesting to see what he has to say about the financial situation and past of the Sharif family.

PTI announces to boycott Geo/Jang Group

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott Geo and Jang media groups once again as the party sources claimed that the media group has been lopsidedly covering the ongoing Panama Papers case, reported Dunya News on Saturday.In a statement released by the party, it was revealed the party will withdraw its representation from all forums being run by the group.It is worth mentioning here that PTI had also boycotted the media group in 2014 over its alleged role in electoral rigging during the 2013 general elections.Meanwhile, PTI chairman Imran Khan has also said that it is not the responsibility of a particular media house to protect corruption and money laundering of a family and that also for its personal financial interests.PTI chairman took a jibe at the media house in some of his recent tweets.Godfather of media, MSR, has taken it upon himself, after generous gifts of govt ads, to protect the corruption of Godfather Sharif, he said in a tweet.It is unethical & immoral for a media house to protect the corrupt, the money launderers, asset concealers & tax evaders. Simply unacceptable, Imran added.Godfather of media, MSR, has taken it upon himself, after generous gifts of govt ads, to protect the corruption of Godfather Sharif.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 17, 2017 It is unethical & immoral for a media house to protect the corrupt, the money launderers, asset concealers & tax evaders.Simply unacceptable— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 17, 2017 In the garb of freedom of expression certain media house owners are actually protecting their own interests.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 17, 2017

Apple poaches top Sony TV executives to boost video content

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Inc has hired two long-time Sony Pictures Television executives to expand the iPhone makers push into original television programming, plunging deeper into a field crowded by Hollywood studios and online streaming services.Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, responsible for hit shows such as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and The Crown, will join Apple in newly created positions to oversee all aspects of video programming, the technology company said in a statement on Friday.Jamie and Zack are two of the most talented TV executives in the world and have been instrumental in making this the golden age of television, said Eddy Cue, Apples senior vice president of Internet Software and Services.There is much more to come, Cue said of Apples video effort.The new hires demonstrate a serious commitment by another deep-pocketed technology company to produce quality television shows. Erlicht and Van Amburg have served as senior Sony television executives since 2005.But Apple did not elaborate on its strategy, leaving investors guessing how many shows it plans to distribute, how much it will spend and where the programming will be available.The company is playing in an increasingly competitive field. Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) and Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) have invested billions of dollars in award-winning comedies and dramas featuring A-list Hollywood stars. And social media company Facebook Inc (FB.O) has signed deals with millennial-focused news and entertainment creators, including Vox and BuzzFeed, to make shows for its upcoming video service.Apple began its move last week with reality program Planet of the Apps, an unscripted show about developers competing for venture capital funding. The series is available only to subscribers to Apple Music, a $10-a-month streaming service.VIEWER DATAApple has one huge advantage compared with other companies - 1 billion iPhones, iPads and other devices that run Apples mobile operating system and offer a broad distribution platform. The company has widely promoted Planet of the Apps across iTunes, the App Store, Apples website and elsewhere.As tech companies push further into the content business, pressure mounts on traditional media outlets that do not have the same amount of data on viewers or the ability for content to be a loss leader, said Rich Greenfield, an analyst with BTIG.These companies do not need to make money off video because they can make money other ways, Greenfield said. And they are going to have tons of data on their viewers.It is more cost-effective for Apple to pay for original content and secure licensing deals on its own than to buy a content company, said Moody’s analyst Gerald Granovsky.From a credit perspective, we’d much rather see Apple overpay to deliver original content than pay $50 billion to buy Netflix and basically compete for the same content, he said. They’ll definitely get a better bang for their buck by focusing on their Apple TV product.Greenfield said news of Apple’s hires should put to rest rumors that Apple might acquire another content company, Walt Disney Co (DIS.N). It’s pretty clear now that Apple isn’t buying Disney, he said.Disney shares were down 0.5 percent at $105.40 on Friday afternoon. Apple shares were down 0.9 percent at $143.01.For Sony, the departures come as the Japanese conglomerate revamps its movie and television studio under new Chief Executive Tony Vinciquerra. In a memo to staff, Vinciquerra suggested Apple could be a buyer of Sony programming.While we are sad to see them go, we are excited by the opportunity to work with them as partners in the future, he said.

SECP chief requests SC to take notice of alleged WhatsApp call

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) chief Zafar Hijazi has requested the Supreme Court to take notice of the alleged WhatsApp call that he received.Zafar Hijazi was of the opinion that the all the details would come out once complete investigations into the matter are made.The chairman revealed in his reply submitted to the Supreme Court that he had been accused of framing JIT and Registrar Supreme Court in the matter.Zafar Hijazi was of the opinion that he absolutely have no idea as to whether the registrar of Supreme Court or any other person made that call.He also cleared out that the registrar of Supreme Court had no jurisdiction in the appointment of JIT members.Chairman SECP professed that in the absence of any inquiry, the Supreme Court is liable to take notice of the alleged matter of WhatsApp call.

58 presumed dead in London tower block blaze

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LONDON, June 17, 2017 (AFP) - The presumed death toll from the London tower block inferno jumped to 58 on Saturday as embattled Prime Minister Theresa May, accused of misreading the growing anger over the tragedy, pledged action after meeting survivors desperately seeking answers.Dozens of people were still missing three days after the 24-storey Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames, and worries over the safety of the apartment blocks charred wreck has slowed the search for human remains.Sixteen bodies have been taken to a mortuary, and the first victim formally identified was named as Mohammad Alhajali, a 23-year-old Syrian refugee.Queen Elizabeth II said the disaster had cast a sombre pall over Britain, but insisted the country was showing resolve in the face of adversity.But public anger has been swelling, with furious residents heckling May and storming the local authority headquarters on Friday.They demanded justice for the victims and claimed Wednesdays fatal blaze was due to negligence, with many citing the new cladding put on the 1974 concrete tower.Death trapIt was a death trap, and they knew it, one person shouted as demonstrators surged inside the offices of the Kensington and Chelsea council, responsible for managing the social housing block in a working-class enclave of one of Britains richest districts.Police said Saturday that their investigation would look at the building and its 2016 refurbishment, and vowed to bring prosecutions if there is evidence.There are 58 people who we have been told were in Grenfell Tower on the night that are missing and therefore, sadly, I have to assume that they are dead, police commander Stuart Cundy told reporters at the scene.He said that number could change should further information come to light.The area surrounding the tower has been plastered by distraught relatives with pictures of the missing, from grandparents to young children.Morocco said seven of its nationals were among the dead.May was criticised for avoiding locals when she visited the disaster site on Thursday and faced cries of Shame on you and coward when she returned the following day, with police breaking up scuffles.On Saturday May met a group of 15 victims, residents, volunteers and community leaders at her Downing Street office. Demonstrators gathered outside, protesting about several issues including the fire.Support not good enoughEverything possible will be done to help them, the prime minister said of the victims in a statement.She said support on the ground for families immediately after the blaze was not good enough and ordered that more staff be deployed at the scene in high-visibility clothing.May said those living in similar high-rises also want answers and ordered local authorities to complete urgent safety checks.The fire at Grenfell Tower was an unimaginable tragedy for the community, and for our country. My government will do whatever it takes to help those affected, get justice and keep our people safe, she said.May who has promised $6.4 million for emergency supplies, food and clothing, has also announced a judge-led inquiry into the disaster.There are questions about why the block was not fitted with sprinklers or a central smoke alarm, as well as whether the recent refurbishment -- including the use of cladding that was blamed for worsening previous building fires in France, the United Arab Emirates and Australia -- helped fuel the flames.May said she would be responsible for implementing the inquirys findings, while the victims legal costs would be met by the government. Everyone displaced will be housed nearby within three weeks, she promised.19 still in hospitalSome 19 patients are still being treated in hospital, of whom 10 are in a critical condition, the National Health Service said.Queen Elizabeth and her grandson Prince William visited a community centre Friday where some survivors are being housed, with volunteers inundated with donations of clothes and food.The monarch stood for a minutes silence before her 91st birthday parade on Saturday.It is difficult to escape a very sombre national mood, she said in a message marking the event.The fire forced residents to flee through black smoke down the single stairwell, jump out of windows or even drop their children from the 120-apartment building.Alhajali, who lived on the 14th floor, was a civil engineering student at West London University. He came to Britain in 2014 with his brother.Mohammad was a very amazing and kind person. He gave love to everyone, his family said in a statement.He came to the UK because he had ambitions and aims for his life and for his family. Our whole family will miss Mohammad dearly and he will never be forgotten.

Met Office forecasts pre-monsoon season next week

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted on Saturday that pre-monsoon season will commence from next week, between Monday to Friday.While it rained in Lahore, the wave of severe heat was finally broken with continuous rain in several other cities of Punjab. Clouds have shadowed Karachi with breeze. Met Office has predicted that the pre-monsoon season will start in the country from coming Monday.There will be rain in Bahawalpur, Kasur, Kahna, Sharakpur, Wazirabad, Zhoab and other cities. These districts witnessed heavy rain in recent days and the wave of heat was finally broken.In Sindh, the weather has become pleasant following the pre-monsoon season. There was a little drizzle in the provincial capital which made the climate close to perfect.According to the forecast, rains will hit Lahore, Islamabad, Kashmir, districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan.

Video of police officials getting into scuffle goes viral

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – A video of a scuffle between the two police officials that broke out while both were on duty, has gone viral over the internet.It can cleraly be seen in the video that both the police officials are frequently exchanging fists and kicks as long as they are engage in a heated scuffle.Things got even more out of control when one of the official tried to hurl a brick at the other.The video allegedly being captured of a mobile video has gone viral over the internet.

ATC rejects CTD appeal for remand of suspects in Karachi prison break

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has on Staurday rejected the appeal made by Counter Terrorism Department for the remand of the 12 suspects in Karachi prison break.It is worth mentioning here that the case also included Central Jail’s superintendent for his alleged negligence in the escape of two terrorists.On the contrary, the court remarked that the suspects had been already been remanded into the custody of New Town police by a lower court.The court ruled that an another remand could not be given on existing remand.ATChowever professed that the advised the Counter Terrorism Department should appeal for remand again once the the suspects complete their current remand.The CTD has registered a case against 12 suspects under clauses of Anti-Terrorism Act and had also arrested all the 12 suspects.

Govt trying to make JIT members controversial: Khursheed Shah

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Khursheed Shah on Staurday said that the government is striving to make JIT members controversial so that they could not gave the decision against their favor while being engulfed in the fear of being controversial.He professed that three of the judges eyed the Panamagate with suspicion and henceforth formed JIT for investigations to remove those suspicions.Khursheed Shah expressed that the government is trying to pressurise and blackmail the government institutions in an effort to make them controversial and if in case the JIT want to gave any verdict, it should refrain from doing so while being engulfed in the fear of being controversial.Leader of the Opposition hoped that the JIT would not succumb to any sort of pressure whatsoever.He went on to say that the history of PML-N is full of events when they used to threat institutions and that the credit of attack on Supreme Court for the very first time in the history of sub-continent also goes to non-other than PML-N.

Ashwin unfit ahead of PAKvIND CT17 showdown

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(Web Desk) – Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suffered from a knee injury during practice on Saturday ahead of the much-awaited showdown against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final.Reports claimed that during the fielding drill at the Indian camp, Ashwin fell down on his right knee as he aimed to take a catch. As soon as he landed on his knee, he injured it badly and was taken to medical care, suspending the practice session.The physio Patrick Farhart came to provide medical aid to Ashwin and applied ice pack on his knee to give comfort. It was told that Ashwin had come back to the practice session where he bowled in the nets. The off-spinner mayhave injured his knee and he could be rested in the big match because India would not want to take any risks.Both teams practices at the Oval cricket stadium. Amir bowled in the nets and was declared fit by Head Coach Mickey Arthur. It was told he is definite to play in the India match. No doubt, India are the favourites in the clash, but you never know which Pakistani side you’re playing against on the day.

Champions Trophy Final: Pakistani fans pin hopes on Junaid Khan

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – With the fervor and craze for Pak-India final going to its extremes, it’s the fans on this side of the border that are pinning their hopes on left-arm pacer Junaid Khan.The fans are hoping beyond hope that Junaid will be all set this time to target Kohli in the final match of ICC Champions Trophy 2017.Junaid Khan’s father is also hopeful that Pakistan will turn out to be the victors in final.Meanwhile, the cousin of left-arm pacer that they will celebrate Pakistan’s victory in the final with great pomp and show.It is worth mentioning here that Junaid Khan has taken seven event in the mega event so far.

JIT member Irfan Mangi responds to NAB's show cause notice

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Member of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for Panama probe Irfan Mangi responded to the show cause notice issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) with his reply on Saturday.Irfan Mangi has requested NAB in his reply to keep the notice pending or to withdraw it till the probe for Panama case is completed. He said he is busy fulfilling duties with the probe team. “I have investigation experience of 14 years before joining the NAB and also honoured with three gold medals over performance,” he said in his reply.Mangi’s response contained his several achievements. He said he bagged first position both in the Sindh Public Service Commission (1992) and the Federal Public Service Commission. He also gave a copy of his reply to the JIT head and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Additional Director General, Wajid Zia.On April 25, 2017, he was issued a show cause notice by NAB stating he is incompetent for the JIT job and recommending another official for the purpose. Mangi’s recruitment in JIT was declared illegal reasoning he is under-educated and not qualified for the position. To these concerns, he responded that he had came to know about his inclusion in Panama JIT while foreign training, and that NAB told him about the show cause notice via phone.
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