Tuesday 8 August 2017

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Lahore: 34 suspects arrested in police search operation

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – At least 13 suspects were taken into custody during police search operation in different parts of Lahore on Wednesday night, Dunya News reported.According to details, the search operation was carried out in Nawan Kot, Lower Mall, Ravi Road, Sanda, Larri Adda, Ghalib Market, Maseerabad and Kot Lakhpat areas of the city.Police searched hotels, bus stands, hostels and flats in these localities. Biometric device was used for the identification of the residents and 34 persons were taken into custody who failed to produce any identity document.Police sources informed that the arrested persons were shifted to police station for further investigation.On the other hand, police have also condoned off the route of PML-N rally and started checking of suspect vehicles in the city.

Reporter of private TV channel killed in road accident

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AHMEDPUR SHARQIA (Dunya News) – According to details, a private TV channel reporter Muhammad Wasim Ghori along with his cameraman was on his way back home after covering an event in Ahmedpur Sharqia when his motorcycle collided with a rickshaw due to over speeding, injuring both of them.Rescue teams reached the site of the accident and shifted the injured to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital where doctors referred them to Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.They were rushed to Bahawal Victoria Hospital when Muhammad Wasim Ghori succumbed to his injuries while his cameraman is stated to be in critical condition.

Imran advises PTI workers to stay away from PML-N rally

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has asked hid party workers to remain peaceful and also stay away from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) rally.PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry in a statement said that the PTI workers will remain away from PML-N rally. He said that PTI chairman has also directed workers to be careful and remain peaceful.He said that Nawaz Sharif’s plan to travel to Lahore in a cavalcade on GT Road was a deliberate attempt to continue undermining the Supreme Court of Pakistan by calling into question its decision on the Panama case. By challenging the SC, Sharif was attempting to destroy the judicial system.He further said that having become redundant politically after his disqualification, and knowing he can now never become prime minister, Nawaz is prepared to destroy the whole democratic system.He said that in a democracy one leads by moral authority and Nawaz Sharif lost that authority the day his corruption was exposed and he was disqualified by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Nawaz Sharif will leave for Lahore today

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will embark on his journey from Punjab House in Islamabad to Lahore via the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) today (Wednesday) at 9 AM.According to details, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) caravan led by Nawaz Sharif himself will first reach D-Chowk from Punjab House. The PML-N convoy will then head towards Faizabaad through Blue Area and Zero Point. It will enter Rawalpindi via Murree Road and then head towards Lahore via the GT Road.All arrangement have been finalized and the local administration has granted permission for the PML-N rally. All the route of PML-N rally from Islamabad has been decorated with banners, party flags and Nawaz Sharif’s posters.Former prime minister is scheduled to address party workers at the D-Chowk, Kachehri Chowk, Jhelum, Gujrat and Gujranwala.The local administration has also devised security plan for the PML-N rally. Over 6,000 security personnel will the deployed while all the areas around the route of the PML-N rally will be sealed.Former prime minister will travel from Islamabad to Lahore in bullet-proof car. He has been advised to address the party workers from his car.Meanwhile, helipads have also been built in Gordon College in Rawalpindi and in ten other colleges of the district including Rawat and Gujar Khan to avoid any untoward incident.

Islamabad: Traffic plan for PML-N rally issued

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Traffic police have issued traffic plan for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) rally Which will start from Punjab House and after passing from different roads in Islamabad and Rawalpindi will move towards Lahore via Grand Trunk Road (GT Road).According to the plan issued by the traffic police on Tuesday, Jinnah Avenue will remain closed for all kind of traffic from D-Chowk to Stock Exchange while Express Highway will remain closed from Khyber Plaza Chowk to Khanna Pul.The traffic police have advised people, who want to travel to or coming from Blue Area to use Service Road, Fazal Haq Road and Nazim-ud-Din Road. The traffic coming from Karal Chowk will move towards Rawal Dam Chowk via Khanna Pul, Lehtrar Road and Tramri Chowk.Meanwhile, the Murree Road will also remain closed from Rawal Dam Chowk to Daizabad while the traffic from Faisal Avenue to Rawalpindi will pass through Margala Road and Ninth Avenue.

England hero Ali wants Ashes role for Saqlain

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MANCHESTER (AFP) - England star Moeen Ali wants Saqlain Mushtaqs coaching role made permanent so he can continue to work with him in the upcoming Ashes series following his record-breaking feats against South Africa.The 30-year-old Ali, an off-spinner and left-handed batsman, became the first man to score more than 250 runs and take 25 wickets in a four Test-match series during Englands 3-1 win over the Proteas.Afterwards, Ali was unstinting in his praise of spin coach Saqlain.The former Pakistan off-spinner is, however, currently employed by the England and Wales Cricket Board on a consultancy basis only and Ali said: If you are going to have batting, fielding and fast-bowling coaches, it would be nice to have a spin-bowling coach for pretty much all the games.If I do get on that plane for the Ashes, hopefully Ill have Saqqy sitting next to me, he added. Id like him to be there. He can help me out.Ali has often labelled himself a second spinner.But his bowling has improved markedly under Saqlains guidance.Saqqy has been amazing for me in terms of helping with my fields, helping me understand my bowling a lot more than I had done previously -- and I think that has been the biggest difference, said Ali after bowling England to a 177-run win in the fourth Test at Old Trafford with more than a day to spare on Monday.Hashim Amlas 83 held England up but a toilet break gave Ali a chance to consult Saqlain and he subsequently had the star batsman lbw.It was the start of an Ali burst that yielded three wickets for five runs in 11 balls.He (Saqlain) gave me the option of putting a silly point in, Ali said. Maybe it put something in the batters mind in terms of playing forward.I bowled a bit shorter, he went back. I think that made the difference.There is always something new with Saqqy. The basics are the same, but he has found a few variations in my bowling which I am working on.He is brilliant with my mindset, explained Ali, who ended the match with two wickets in two balls after finishing Englands victory in the third Test at The Oval with a hat-trick.Before, I just bowled. I didnt really think too much, added Ali, who finished with five for 69 on Monday.I let the captain set the field. Saqlain has helped me understand my action, field settings and the type of batsmen, said Ali, who took 10 wickets in Englands first Test win at Lords.Ashes-holders England have three Tests at home to the West Indies before they travel to Australia, with Ali hinting at a full-time role for Saqlain by saying: Thats not too far from the future.The South Africa series also saw Ali make valuable runs, as exemplified by his unbeaten second-innings 75 at Old Trafford.I feel a lot more confident in my ability, he said.I feel like it was building... I had been batting well over the last year, and the bowling was coming.Although he won both the man-of-the-match and series awards on Monday, Ali took no part in some of the celebrations that followed England captain Joe Root lifting the Basil DOliveira Trophy.Alis Muslim faith prohibits not just the drinking of alcohol but contact too -- a risk when champagne is being sprayed around on the winners podium.But former captain Alastair Cook made sure Ali was included in all the team photos before the corks started popping at Old Trafford.The team respects that, and Im obviously very grateful, Ali said.Cooky said make sure we take the picture first, and then I move out the way and they can do what they do.I dont feel I miss out, its just spraying a bottle, not that exciting really.

Gibson coach talk encourages du Plessis

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MANCHESTER (AFP) - South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has liked what hes heard about potential new Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson.The current England bowling coach, Gibson has been tipped to succeed Russell Domingo, whose contract with Cricket South Africa expired after the end of a tour that finished with a 3-1 series defeat following Englands 177-run win in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Monday.I have asked the England team for their thoughts on Ottis, and theyve given me positive feedback, du Plessis told reporters after a reverse that completed a tough tour for South Africa, who also suffered one-day and Twenty20 series losses to England, as well as a disappointing first-round exit in the Champions Trophy.I believe (Englands) players are good judges, and will be honest with their reflections on a guy (and whether) hell work as a head coach.Theyve said some really good, positive things about him.Personally, if he is going to be the guy, we have to get to learn about each other first.Meanwhile England head coach Trevor Bayliss indicated he was getting ready for life without 48-year-old former West Indies head coach Gibson as a member of his backroom staff.I only found out from you guys (the press) -- thats the first wed heard of it, said Bayliss of British media reports linking Gibson with the South Africa post. Theres nothing been finalised yet.The Australian added: Im at a loss at the moment whether its a go-ahead -- we havent heard for sure.By all accounts, it sounds like it.Meanwhile du Plessis said he had held talks with CSA chiefs about the future identity of the South Africa coach.There were conversations, he said.The first was were we happy with Russell?, and the guys said yes.Then it was the panels decision to try and see if there was someone they could see who would possibly take the team forward.He added: I just gave my input, where I said I think Russell is doing a good job at the moment... but if there is someone who can challenge the team more, by all means go and look whos out there.That decision will only be made, as far as I know, when it gets to the board.This was a difficult tour for Domingo, who had to fly home after his mother was involved in a car accident and return again when she died of her injuries.But du Plessis said the upheaval and general uncertainty over Domingos future could not account for a poor run of results.I cant use that as an excuse. The coaching staff have been brilliant and they havent been sidetracked by what was going on.If it ended for Russell like this then its a disappointing way to send him off with the players not performing.Hes been a crucial part of what weve been doing for the last while and we didnt play well.South Africa arrived in England back in May without key fast bowler Dale Steyn, while seamer Vernon Philander was rarely fully fit.Several players who might have been in the squad had ended their South Africa careers to play for English counties instead, while AB de Villiers, one of the worlds leading batsmen, opted out of the Test series.But du Plessis said South Africa had to get ready for a future where former captain de Villiers no longer played Test cricket.We all know how good AB is, and we missed him, but weve spent too much time talking about when is AB going to come back?, he explained.The hope of him coming back is something I think we need to move past... If AB comes back its a huge bonus... but I dont expect it, du Plessis added.

Lahore blast: Target was high profile PML(N) personality, 3 alleged terrorists arrested

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – The investigation led to surfacing of facts which revealed important details about the blast event. According to sources, the target of the blast was a person who belonged to senior leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).The owner has been recognized as resident of Mansehra. The truck was parked in premises of an open ground near Outfall road, on Saturday morning. The role of the alleged perpetrators of the attack is being investigated, which has led to significant leads in the case.The blast occurred in the area of outfall, which was included in the route of Nawaz Sharif’s ‘Lahore Welcome’ rally. The Law Minister of Punjab, Rana Sanaullah, said that 3 alleged terrorists were arrested and it has been deduced at least one terrorist is at large.

Imran Khan announces to launch political campaign from 14th August

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Imran khan presided as President in the meeting of the central executive committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). Addressing the party meeting, Imran Khan said that nominations on reserved seat for women will be done after careful observation, from now on. The participants in the meeting expressed satisfaction and greeted the remarks with appreciation. Imran Khan further said that Panama case proved to historic milestone and the contribution of party workers made it possible.Khan added that the party workers should now prepare for the upcoming General elections. He announced that he will manage and monitor the tickets and nominations. Lastly, he said tickets will be given on merit after the acceptance of the Parliamentary board.The matter of the political situation after Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification came under discussion. Ayesha Gulalai’s situation was also discussed as well as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) rally.

VW offers discounts against dirty old diesels

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FRANKFURT AM MAIN (AFP) - Carmaker Volkswagen said Tuesday it would offer cash incentives of up to 10,000 euros to trade in old diesel cars, as Germany struggles to reduce harmful emissions following a cheating scandal.The VW brand said it would offer buyers trading in an old diesel a discount on cars meeting the latest Euro 6 emissions standard, ranging from 2,000 euros ($2,363) on its up compact cars to 10,000 euros ($11,700) for a Touareg SUV.And the carmaker proposed an additional discount of between 1,000 and 2,380 euros for those buying more environmentally friendly hybrid, all-electric or natural-gas-powered vehicles.The VW statement said it was acknowledging its share of responsibility for climate- and health-friendly mobility on German streets.The cash offers will be valid until the end of 2017, a VW spokesman told AFP, adding that the company is considering extending them beyond Germany to cover all of Europe.The proposed incentives come after a government-industry summit last week on tackling the high levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted from diesel cars.Following the summit, VW, BMW, Daimler and Opel vowed to reduce emissions with free-of-charge software updates for newer vehicles and cash-for-clunkers schemes for older cars.The VW groups Audi, Skoda, Seat and commercial vehicle subsidiaries all presented their own versions of the scheme Tuesday, with luxury automaker Audi also offering discounts of up to 10,000 euros.Fellow VW subsidiary Porsche announced rebates of up to 5,000 euros, but specified that they would apply to all of Europe immediately.Rival carmaker Daimler for its part said it would offer a discount of 2,000 euros to buyers swapping their older diesels for a new, lower-emissions Mercedes-Benz by the end of the year, adding that its deal was Europe-wide as well.Buyers of a Smart electric car will get a rebate of 1,000 euros, a Daimler spokesman told AFP.BMW already announced last week that it would offer a trade-in bonus of up to 2,000 euros for buyers purchasing a new, lower-emissions BMW or Mini.Car companies have been in the spotlight over high levels of harmful NOx emissions since Volkswagen admitted to cheating regulatory emissions tests on 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide in 2015.Since then, suspicion has spread to other groups in Germanys vaunted carmaking sector, long favoured by politicians anxious to protect jobs and nurture economic growth.Media reports that carmakers secretly colluded on technical specifications -- including exhaust treatment technology at the heart of the diesel scandal -- have further blackened the industrys name.And it is scrambling to catch up to new competitors like US-based Tesla Motors, which is gearing up for production of its first mass-market all-electric car.

Mexico braces for more Tropical Storm Franklin

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MEXICO CITY7 (AFP) - Tropical Storm Franklin swept Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula on Tuesday, dumping heavy rain on its pristine beaches but doing relatively little damage -- though the country was braced for a second round.Franklin made landfall early Tuesday some 350 kilometers (215 miles) south of the beach resort of Cancun, and was advancing to the northwest at 20 kilometers per hour, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).It was set to finish crossing the peninsula later Tuesday and enter the Gulf of Mexico, where it could strengthen -- possibly into a hurricane -- before crashing back into the Mexican coastline.The storms second landfall is expected Wednesday night or early Thursday, to the north of the major port city of Veracruz, according to forecasts.The storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour, according to the Miami-based NHC in its 1500 GMT bulletin.Some weakening is likely until the center moves back over water, and strengthening is expected thereafter until landfall occurs in mainland Mexico, it said.Mexican authorities had preventively evacuated some 300 residents of small fishing villages in the storms path.Fortunately we have not received reports of any problems or accidents related to the storm, the governor of Quintana Roo state, Carlos Joaquin, told Mexican radio network Formula.The international airport in Chetumal, the state capital, reopened Tuesday morning after closing overnight. Schools remained closed statewide, however.A red alert remained in place for the south and center of the state.Mexicos Yucatan peninsula is at high risk for devastating hurricane damage.In 2005, Hurricane Wilma hit the Riviera Maya -- the stretch of picturesque beaches and resorts south of Cancun -- as a Category Four storm and pummeled the area for 48 hours.It killed eight people and did $10 billion in damage.

All resources diverted toward Raiwind, ex-Premier did nothing for NA-120 consituency: Yasmeen Rashid

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - The political campaign in NA-120 constituency has geared up as the election date approaches. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has nominated Doctor Yasmeen Rashid as its candidate, who has initiated door-to-door campaign. She lashed out at her political rivals, saying that ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif did nothing for the people of the constituency and that the resources of national exchequer were diverted and invested in area of Jaati Umra and Raiwind.Yasmeen Rashid targeted Nawaz Sharif as he regarded him as a power-hungry individual who serves his interest while she also commended Imran Khan’s efforts to force the ex-Premier to listen and give time to the public through rallies. Yasmeen Rashid said that she will win the elections and as a member of opposition give tough-time to the ruling party i.e., Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led Government.The election in NA-120 constituency gained attention on the stage of national politics after ex-premier Nawaz Sharif was disqualified due to Supreme courts verdict as ruling on Panama case. Nawaz Sharif had won the seat with a margin of 40,000 votes against PTIs Yasmin Rashid in 2013.The election date has been set for September 17, 2017. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced dates 10-12 August, in which the contestants can apply for respective nominations as possible candidates.Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of Nawaz Sharif, is being considered as the most likely candidate to be fielded by PML-N against PTIs Yasmin Rashid. Possible date of announcement of giving ticket to Kulsoom Nawaz can be 9th August, when Nawaz Sharif will travel through G.T. from Islamabad to Lahore to adress a rally at Data Darbar.

Power outages to end in November 2017: PM Shahid Khaqan

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has claimed in the latest interview that Pakistan would overcome energy crisis in November 2017 as there no longer would be power outages across the country.PM Abbasi said that Chaudhry Nisar is not part of the cabinet but he should be considered as one as he supported him as the candidate for Prime Minister and their terms go back 30 years.While talking about criticism on his LNG deal, the premier said that the fuel was incorporated in the system within 20 months and that Qatar deal was the most cost-effective deal for Pakistan.While talking about foreign relations, Abbasi said that former premier Nawaz Sharif served as an effective foreign minister with his 30-year experience in the federal government.The premier said that Pakistan’s terms with Russia have bettered and reasonable ties with India are in favour of Pakistan.PM Abbasi said that his candidature for the premiership was proposed by Nawaz Sharif.He said that ousted Nawaz does not hold the office now but his policies are going on as they were.While talking about the GT Road power show scheduled for July 9 (Wednesday), PM Abbasi said that it was not a protest but the former premier is travelling to his residence and the party workers want to express their solidarity with their leadership.He further said that Article 62 (1F) could be amended if all the parliamentary parties agree for the cause.Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan after he won voting in National Assembly (NA) on August 1st by 224 votes.He was then administered oath by President Mamnoon Hussain at Aiwan-e-Iqbal.Contrary to the initial decision of PML-N, Abbasi is to serve as the leader of the House for the rest of the party term which is to expire mid 2018.It was suggested initially that Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif will contest NA-120 elections and take over the premiership after 45 days of Abbasi’s interim service.

International Cricket Council releases the latest Test rankings

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - International Cricket Council (ICC) has released latest Test rankings. Amongst batsmen, Steve Smith has secured the first position. Indian player, Pujara, has also improved his ranking amongst batsmen by one number i.e., consolidated third (3) position. However, Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli were demoted by one number. Ajankya Rahane improved his ranking and successfully landed amongst top ten. Rahane’s is ranked sixth (6). Azhar Ali’s revulsion surfaced as he was also lost two places and ended up on eighth number.Moeen Ali, who destructed Proteas batting line-up, also gained an upper-hand through his latest bowling spells and jumped to ranking number twenty-one (21). Amongst bowlers, Ravendra Jadeja is ranked as the top bowler. James Anderson’s ranking improved and he is now placed on number three (3).Following is the list of top-ranked players:Top 10 Test batsmen:1. Steve Smith (AUS)2. Joe Root (ENG)3. Cheteshwar Pujara (IND)4. Kane Williamson (NZ)5. Virat Kohli (IND)6. Ajinkya Rahane (IND)7. Jonny Bairstow (ENG)8. Azhar Ali (PAK)9. Hashim Amla (SA)10. David Warner (AUS)Top 10 Test bowlers:1. Ravindra Jadeja (IND)2. James Anderson (ENG)3. Ravichandran Ashwin (IND)4. Josh Hazlewood (AUS)5. Rangana Herath (SL)6. Kagiso Rabada (SA)7. Stuart Broad (ENG)8. Dale Steyn (SA)9. Vernon Philander (SA)10. Neil Wagner (NZ)Top 5 Test all-rounders:1. Ravindra Jadeja (IND)2. Shakib Al Hasan (BANG)3. Ravichandran Ashwin (IND)4. Moeen Ali (ENG)5. Ben Stokes (ENG)

Shehbaz Sharif to be appointed PML-N president: Raja Zafarul Haq

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif is to be appointed president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), chairman of PML-N’s central working committee Raja Zafarul Haq reported on Tuesday.The senior party member laid bare decision of the party leadership in an interview with British Broadcasting Agency (BBC) and asserted that formal announcement is to be made soon.He said that majority of the party members favour CM Shehbaz to take place of PML-N’s former president after he was issued notice today by the election commission to give up the seat.He said that Shehbaz Sharif was appointed president of the political organisation earlier when ex-premier Nawaz Sharif was living in exile in Saudi Arabia.Decision of the organisation to appoint Shehbaz as party chief has come in hours after Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) served a notice to the former premier to relinquish party president’s seat as a disqualified leader could not hold a party office.The notification was issued in lines with Political Parties Act 2002.The commission has served the notice a day ahead of former premier Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Lahore along with cavalcade via GT Road in an apparent power show that opposition parties have branded an act to pressurise state institutions.The ousted NawazNawaz Sharif was disqualified by the election commission on order of the apex court on July 28 under Article 62 and Article 63.Opposition parties had lodged petitions against the then premier over Panama Leaks demanding trial of the first family for the assets and properties they owned, alleging that the premier and his children resorted to money laundering and graft.The top court took up the case in October and formal hearings of the petitions began in November.After around four months, a verdict was reserved by the top court in February and was delivered on April 20 that ordered for formation of a six-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the first family.Then Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif appeared before the team to answer the questions and so did his children, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Nawaz and Maryam Safdar.After 60 days, the probe committee filed its report in the court and within two weeks, a verdict that was delivered on July 28 ordered the elections authority to disqualify Nawaz Sharif.
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