Monday 21 August 2017

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Trump warns Pakistan will pay for harboring terrorists

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WASHINGTON, Aug 22, 2017 (AFP) - President Donald Trump warned Pakistan on Monday that Washington will no longer tolerate Pakistan offering safe havens to extremists.We can no longer be silent about Pakistans safe havens for terrorist organizations, Trump declared, outlining a new US security strategy in South Asia.Pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our effort in Afghanistan. It has much to lose by continuing to harbor criminals and terrorists.Going further, Trump suggested that military and other aid to Washingtons nuclear-armed ally is at stake if it does not clamp down on extremism.We have been paying Pakistan billions and billions of dollars at the same time they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting, he said.That will have to change and that will change immediately, he said.It is time for Pakistan to dedicate to civilization and order and peace.

8 die in rain-related incidents in Karachi

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - At least eight people were killed and seven other were wounded in rain-related incidents in different parts of Karachi on Monday, Dunya News reported.According to details, two motorcyclists Mansoor and Haris were killed when electricity cables fell on the road submerged under rain water in Garden area. Separately, a woman and a man were electrocuted in North Karachi and New Karachi areas.Roof of a dilapidated house collapsed near Disco More area of New Karachi due to heavy rain, killing 14-year-old Maryam and her 12-year-old brother Junaid. Roof collapse incidents in Lassigoth and Faqirgoth claimed life of a woman and man while another person was injured.Meanwhile, six people were wounded when roof of a house collapsed in Sarjani Town. Rescue sources said that women and children were among the injured persons.

Tillerson discusses new South Asia strategy with PM Abbasi

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke with Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on telephone on Tuesday and discussed United States new South Asia strategy.Rex Tillerson also spoke with India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani to discuss how they can help in shaping President Donald Trump’s new South Asia strategy.US President Donald Trump was poised to unveil his strategy for Afghanistan today, putting his mark on Americas longest war in his first formal address to the nation since becoming commander-in-chief.

Two more dengue cases detected in Rawalpindi

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - The dengue fever outbreak in Rawalpindi is spreading very fasy as two more patients were reported to have been admitted at the Holy Family Hospital in the last 24 hours, Dunya News reported.Those who were admitted in the hospital today included 16-year-old Yaqoob and 35-year-old Farkhanda. The toll of patients affected by the bite of Aedes mosquito has reached five during this year.The viral fever has been spreading very rapidly in the city and the precautionary measures adopted by the authorities are nowhere to be found in this regard.Sources said that a survey was conducted at 6000 places in Rawalpindi a week ago and dengue larvae were discovered from at least 111 locations.

Rain in Hyderabad turns weather pleasant

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HYDERABAD (Dunya News) - Rain in Hyderabad and its adjoining areas on Monday turned the weather pleasant, Dunya News reported. The heavy rain and gusty winds gave relief to the masses from severe hot weather.Heavy downpour inundated roads and streets in different areas of the city including Liaquat Colony, Noorani Basti, Lalu Lashari, Talab No-3, Gurunagar, Ziaratgah, GOR Colony and commuters faced immense difficulties while trying to carry on with their routinesRain water also accumulated in the low-lying areas of Lateefabad and Qasimabad, causing problems for the people and also affecting flow of traffic on the roads.

Ishaq Dar to appear before NAB in Lahore today

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will appear in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office in Lahore today (Tuesday) in the light of Supreme Court orders.The Supreme Court of Pakistan had asked the NAB to file references against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his sons, son in law Captain (rted) Safdar and Ishaq Dar in its ruling in Panama Papers case on July 28.Dar had previously been summoned to appear before investigators on August 18 but the finance minister did not show up. A fresh summons was issued, asking him to appear today.The NAB officials will question Ishaq Dar regarding money laundering case. NAB will also probe into his assets and funds. Panama JIT in its report had said that the finance minister possessed assets and funds that exceeded his known sources of income.The NAB has also summoned record of Ishaq Dar, his wife and son’s companies.The NAB is currently investigating Panama Papers and money laundering cases against Sharif family. Nawaz Sharif’s and Ishaq Dar’s close friends Saeed Ahmed (President of National Bank) and Javed Kiyani (President Sugar Mills Associations) had already recorded their statement before NAB.

Over 200 feeders trip as heavy rain lashes Karachi

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Heavy Rain with gusty winds in different areas of Karachi on Monday broke the heat-wave but also resulted in the tripping of multiple electricity feeders. Locals faced a number of problems as a result of the power outage.Rain was reported in Malir, Airport, Shahra-e-Faisal, Landhi, Korangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, University Road and other areas. Heavy rain with gusty winds uprooted the tents at the cattle market, causing problems for the masses.Over 200 feeders of K-Electric in various parts of the city tripped due to heavy downpour, causing electricity breakdown in different parts of Karachi. Locals faced a number of problems as a result of the power outage.

Gayle, Samuels to fly in for ODI series with England

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LONDON (AFP) - Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle is set to play his first one-day international in two years after being recalled to the squad for the series with England.The 37-year-old -- who has racked up 9,221 runs in 269 ODIs -- returns along with fellow veterans Marlon Samuels and Jerome Taylor to add much-needed class to the squad.The once dominant West Indies are under fire form all sides after their Test teams abject performance in the first Test defeat -- by an innings and 209 runs -- against England inside three days at the weekend.England also beat them 3-0 in an ODI series in the Caribbean earlier this year, although neither Gayle or Samuels were in the side.Gayle -- who holds the world record for the highest individual Twenty20 score, an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2013 Indian Premier League -- Samuels and Taylor have returned after making peace with Cricket West Indies, after disputes largely over money.With regards to the selection of the ODI squad, the panel welcomes back Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels -- who will both add value to our batting and help with the nurturing of the young batsmen in the team, read a statement from the selection panel chairman Courtney Browne.However, the likes of off-spinner Sunil Narine and batsman Darren Bravo have not agreed to return to the fold.Both Sunil Narine and Darren Bravo have declined to be considered for ODIs in England, said Browne.Narine has, however, confirmed his desire to play 50-over cricket again but has asked to play in our Regional Super50 before he is considered -- and Darren said he was not available for selection.Dwayne Bravo said he is still not 100 percent fit, but is looking at a possible return to international cricket next year.West Indies play a one-off ODI against Ireland in Belfast on September 13 before facing England in a five-match series.Gayle, Bravo and former captain Darren Sammy have been out in the cold largely due to a bitter dispute with Cricket West Indies president Whycliffe Dave Cameron.Squad:Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Miguel Cummins, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder (capt), Kyle Hope, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Jason Mohammed, Ashley Nurse, Rovman Powell, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor, Kesrick Williams.

Ambrose slams 'pathetic' West Indies

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LONDON (AFP) - Curtly Ambrose labelled the current West Indies side embarrassing and pathetic after their humiliating innings defeat by England in the first Test.England went 1-0 up in the ongoing three-match series courtesy of a mammoth innings and 209-run win as the first day/night Test in Britain ended inside three days at Edgbaston on Saturday.Amid a welter of depressing statistics for the West Indies, perhaps the worst was that they lost 19 wickets in under a day on Saturday after being made to follow-on.In the end it was totally embarrassing, West Indies fast-bowling great Ambrose told Mondays Daily Mail.I never saw any aggression from the West Indies players throughout the three days, added Ambrose, who took 405 wickets at an outstanding low average of 20.99 in his 98-Test career.There was no belief that they could compete, let alone beat England. They seemed to be waiting for England to make mistakes and at this level that is not going to work.Trust me, it was painful to watch.West Indies have now won just three out of 87 away Tests in the past 20 years excluding matches against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.Ambrose said he had tried to stop the slide as a member of the backroom staff but in the end felt it was a waste of time.I was with the team for two years as bowling coach and we tried to educate them about our heritage, he recalled. I talked about the pride and passion in representing the region and our people.I could talk to them all day but once they stepped over that rope they were on their own and if they were not prepared to listen, it was simply a waste of time. It does hurt.And it has reached a point where it is very embarrassing.Ambrose was now left hoping the West Indies could compete in the remaining two Tests of the England series at Headingley and Lords as what we have seen so far has been pathetic.Meanwhile England great Geoffrey Boycott said the West Indies were the worst Test side hed seen during his five decades of involvement in cricket, labelling their plight a tragedy for the sport.This West Indies lot are the worst Test match team I have seen in more than 50 years of watching, playing and commentating on cricket, wrote Boycott in his Daily Telegraph column.They cant bat and cant bowl.The former England opener, whose career coincided with that of such West Indies stars as Garfield Sobers, Michael Holding and Vivian Richards, added: I take no pleasure out of saying this as I played against some of the greatest players the world has ever seen wearing the maroon cap of the West Indies.It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this and there is no gloating over them losing.It is just sad to see a once-proud cricket Test team lower than any I have ever seen before.The second Test starts on Friday.

Lehmann backs Agar for Test return in Bangladesh

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DHAKA (AFP) - Australia coach Darren Lehmann on Monday backed Ashton Agar to make his Test return during the tour of Bangladesh, four years after the all-rounder made his last appearance.Agar impressed Australian selectors with his form in the domestic Sheffield Shield competition this season, earning him a recall ahead of left-arm spinner Steve OKeefe.Ashton batted really well and he is a gun fielder. We are really pleased for him, Lehmann told reporters in Dhaka.We are hoping for Ashton to reproduce that sort of form, Lehmann said of Agar.Australia are expected to field at least two spinners in the first Test in Dhaka starting this Sunday, with Agar now set to join regular spinner Nathan Lyon in the attack.Lehmann said Australia were prepared for anything at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium, where Bangladesh defeated England inside three days last October.In India we had three-day games. Sometimes, shorter the match, the more exciting Test match it is in a way, he said.We are prepared for that but traditionally it is a good wicket here.Australia have not toured Bangladesh since 2006 and this series has been long in the making.A scheduled tour in October 2015 was cancelled amid security fears after attacks by Islamist militants in the Muslim-majority nation.Cricket Australia agreed to reschedule the series this year only after Bangladesh promised stepped-up security.The Australians will play two Tests before departing Bangladesh on September 9.

Australia cancels Bangladesh warm-up match

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DHAKA (AFP) - Australia has cancelled the only warm-up match of their two-Test tour of Bangladesh due to poor conditions at the ground, officials said Monday.The two-day match at Fatullah, slated to start Tuesday, had been in doubt since heavy rain partially flooded part of the field.It was the only warm-up fixture of the tour, Australias first to Bangladesh in more than a decade.The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) offered alternative venues but the Australians were reluctant to change at the last minute due to security concerns.The BCB has been fantastic trying to get us the game. The amount of rain hasnt helped, coach Darren Lehman told reporters in Dhaka.We looked at various facilities around Dhaka. We feel for the people of Bangladesh with the amount of rain they have had. There are a lot of people in this country struggling because of the rain. So the thoughts are with them.Bangladeshs disaster agency says 115 people have died since heavy monsoon downpours hit the region last week, flooding one-third of the country.Australia have not toured Bangladesh since 2006, and the Test starting next Sunday at Dhakas Sher-e Bangla National Stadium has been long in the making.They were due to play two Tests in Bangladesh in October 2015 but the tour was cancelled over security fears after attacks by Islamist extremists in the Muslim-majority nation.Cricket Australia agreed to reschedule the series this year only after Bangladesh promised stepped-up security.The Australians will play two Tests before departing Bangladesh on September 9.

Sri Lanka coach slams selection policy after defeat

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DAMBULLA (AFP) - Sri Lankas cricket coach Nick Pothas has blamed outside interference for a string of poor performances, saying frequent changes to the selection line-up had made his job very difficult.Pothas hit out after Sri Lanka, who suffered a 3-0 Test whitewash at home last week, went down to India by nine wickets in the first of five one-day internationals in Dambulla on Sunday.You do get angry - to say too many cooks is probably accurate, the former wicketkeeper-batsman told reporters in Dambulla.You get frustrated. Am I angry with the players? Absolutely not. The players work as hard as anyone can ask of them.Theyve been superb. Support staff have been out of this world. Brilliant. They work endless hours with planning and helping the boys. You cant fault anyone within that changing room.Sri Lankas woeful run has continued since their first-round exit in the eight-team Champions Trophy in June followed by an embarrassing 3-2 ODI loss to minnows Zimbabwe at home.The Sanath Jayasuriya-led selection committee has fielded 40 players in ODIs since taking over in May last year.Pothas, who took up coaching duties after Graham Ford quit mid-contract end of June, said there had been too many changes.When you get consistency within a team of players, you will see improvements in performance, said the 43-year-old.When were getting new players every game, it gets very difficult from a confidence point of view. From the players point of view its very difficult. Its difficult for us - the coaching staff - to create a strategy.There have been reports of a power struggle emerging after 1996 World Cup hero Asanka Gurusinha was appointed manager.The result of the current series apart, Sri Lanka need to win at least two of the five games to gain a direct entry into the 2019 World Cup in England.

Zilhaj moon sighting: Committee to meet today

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will convene a meeting on Tuesday for the sighting of Zilhaj moon.The meeting headed by chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman will be held in Karachi’s Meteorological Department after Asr prayer.It will be attended by committee members and authorities of concerned departments. The final announcement regarding the moon sighting will be made by the chairman.According to Met office, the new moon of Zilhaj will be born on crossing conjunction point at 11:30 PST on August 21.The astronomical parameters suggest that there is a slight shance of Zilhaj’s moon sighting on the evening of August 22 i.e. on 29th of Ziquad, 1438 AH.As per climate record, the weather is expected partly cloudy/cloudy in most parts of the country.

France's Total to buy Maersk Oil for $7.45 billion

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PARIS (AFP) - French oil giant Total said Monday that it would buy Maersk Oil, a unit of Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, for $7.45 billion (6.35 billion euros).The company said the deal would make Total the second-largest operator in the North Sea, with substantial operations in Britain, Norway and Denmark.It will pay for the company with $4.95 billion in Total shares, while taking on $2.5 billion of Maersk Oils debt.The boards of both companies have approved the deal.Total said the acquisition would bolster its positions in the Gulf of Mexico, Algeria, Kenya and Kazakhstan.This transaction delivers an exceptional opportunity for Total to acquire, via an equity transaction, a company with high-quality assets which are an excellent fit with many of Totals core regions, chief executive Patrick Pouyanne said in a statement.He said that once completed in the first quarter of 2018, the deal would generate some $400 million in cost savings and other synergies each year, which would immediately help to increase the combined groups cash flow and earnings per share.We are also very pleased that we will have a new anchor point in Denmark which will host our North Sea business unit and supervise our operations in Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands, Pouyanne said.Investors wont be enthusedTotal embarked on a cost-saving drive three years ago in response to falling oil prices, but had recently signalled it was once again ready to pursue acquisitions.Since 2014, oil prices have dropped dramatically and remained stubbornly low, a trend that has weighed heavily on the industry.We imagine the investors wont be overly enthused with the idea of buying more oil barrels when they are overly concerned with falling oil demand, said analysts at AllianceBernstein.Investors should however think of these as high-margin low-cost barrels that will recoup costs even if the price of oil falls to $30 per barrel from its current level around $50.It also noted the price in terms of output was nearly a third less than Shell sold its North Sea portfolio to Chrysaor earlier this year.Shares in Total initially fell, but by afternoon were up 0.3 percent at 42.76 euros per share while Pariss CAC 40 index was down 0.3 percent.Shares in Maersk jumped by 3.3 percent.Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla, who heads the A.P. Moller Holding company, said this is a very difficult, but right decision.Maersk Oil has for almost half a century been at the forefront of the Danish oil development, been vital to A.P. Moller-Maersk and to this very day plays a decisive role in the Danish and international oil and gas industry, she said.The company had announced in September that it was splitting its transport and energy divisions as it faced headwinds in both sectors, while signalling that it would sell off its oil businesses.It posted a heavy loss for 2016 after taking substantial write-downs on the value of its oil services division, which prompted board chairman Michael Pram Rasmussen to announce his resignation.

Protection of minorities govt's priority: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said protection of minorities and providing them with opportunities to excel in every field as per their talent and capabilities, was priority of the government.He said the government was committed to promoting religious harmony in the country.He was talking to a delegation of Christian community, led by Parliamentary Secretary on Religious Affairs Khalil George that called on him at the PM Office, according to a press release.Minister for Statistics Kamran Michael was also present during the meeting.The prime minister appreciated valuable contributions, rendered by the minority communities, especially the Christian community in all walks of life.He said the government would continue making every possible effort for addressing the issues faced by the minority communities.The delegation included among others bishop Irfan Jamil, bishop Ashraf Joseph, bishop Humphery Sarfraz, pastor AbrahamDaniel, pastor Imran Fazal, sister Sosan Sardar and sister Martha Taj.The delegation felicitated the prime minister on behalf of the entire Christian community of the country on assumingthe office of the prime minister of Pakistan.Thanking the prime minister for announcing state funeral for late Dr. Ruth Pfao, the delegation members said that the honour conferred upon her by the Government of Pakistan encouraged Christian community to further contribute towards social and humanitarian services across the country.The delegation apprised the prime minister of issues concerning the community in various parts of the country.
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