Saturday 2 September 2017

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Chinese Embassy refutes Imran Khan's false allegation: Marriyum Aurangzeb

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said that Chinese Embassy’s tweet has refuted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s baseless allegations levelled against Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif, reported Dunya News.Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker questioned Khan’s relation with Chinese company Jiangsu Yabaite Technology Co. Ltd. Aurangzeb maintained that Punjab CM built development projects worth billions of rupees after becoming chief minister of Punjab. “Shehbaz Sharif’s worst enemies couldn’t prove a single corruption allegation against him,” she asserted.Aurangzeb further said that PTI chief couldn’t make any concrete development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). “I don’t expect him to apologize, however I hope he will be embarrassed about his actions,” she said. Aurangzeb maintained that Khan should at least apologies to the people of Multan.She said that PTI couldn’t control dengue fever and floods in KP. “After making records in lying and taking u-turns, they closed the KP Ehtesab Commission as well,” she claimed.

Indian forces martyr one youth on first day of Eid-ul-Azha in IHK

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Srinagar (Dunya News) – The auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha couldn’t stop Indian forces from killing one youth during a protest staged against Indian cruelty, reported Dunya News.According to details, after Eid-ul-Azha prayers at Anantnag, Indian forces started tear gas shelling on the protestors who were raising slogans for Islam and freedom.Indian forces used pellet guns to disperse the protesters. During these fights many Kashmiri protesters got injured. In Kulgam, Indian forces killed one Kashmiri youth in the name of search operation. According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian forces have shifted - the arrested Huriyat leader - Yasin Malik to Central Jail Sirnagar.

Karachi: Water still stuck in Gulbahar, heaps of wastes pollute Gulshan-e-Iqbal

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KARACHI: (Dunya News) – The insensitivity of the Karachi administration has seen new heights this Eid al-Azha as heaps of wastes pollute Gulshan-e-Iqbal and water is still stuck in Gulbahar at the same time, reported Dunya News.Kashmiri Mohalla and Ghareeb Nawaz Mohalla are still several feet deep in water while there are heaps of garbage polluting various areas of the city. This is for the first time that a mosque and Imam-Bargaar made in 1952 missed the Eid prayers for the first time.Hapless, helpless people are still trying to drain off the water from their areas. There is so much water and so much garbage around that people are forced to live at the rooftops.Dunya News team encountered angry people across the city while several areas haven’t yet even been visited by the government staff.

Moscow summons US diplomat to protest planned compound search

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MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia on Saturday summoned the top US envoy in Moscow to protest a search it says American officials are planning at a diplomatic facility in Washington that is due to be shuttered.The foreign ministry said it called in acting US mission head Anthony Godfrey and handed him a note of protest over the intention of the American authorities to conduct a search at a Russian trade representation.We consider the planned illegitimate search of the Russian diplomatic premises without the presence of Russian officials and a threat to break down the front door as an unprecedented, aggressive act, a statement said.It could be used by the US intelligence services to organise an anti-Russian provocation involving planting compromising materials.The trade facility in Washington is one of three diplomatic buildings -- including the consulate in San Francisco and an office in New York -- that the US has ordered Moscow to vacate by Saturday in the latest twist in a tit-for-tat feud.Russias foreign ministry said Friday that US intelligence was also planning to search the consulate in San Francisco.The US has not confirmed whether it intends to search any of the Russian buildings.Black smoke was seen rising from a chimney at the consulate on Friday, as firefighters confirmed its occupants were burning unidentified objects.A spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry insisted the smoke was due to measures to preserve the building at a time when officials were gearing up to leave.Diplomatic sagaWashington announced the closure of the Russian compounds on Thursday in retaliation for Moscow ordering the US to slash its diplomatic mission by 755 personnel by September 1.The number of US diplomatic staff will now be capped at 455, the same number that Russia has in the United States.The spike in tensions between the two nuclear-armed powers is another blow to US President Donald Trump, who said at the start of his presidency in January that he would try and improve relations with Russias Vladimir Putin.Ties slumped to their lowest point since the Cold War following the Kremlins seizure of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.The West slapped punishing sanctions on Russia over its meddling in its ex-Soviet neighbour, sparking a revenge embargo from Moscow against agricultural products.Last year, tensions again escalated after the US intelligence community accused Putin of masterminding a hacking and influence campaign to tip the presidential vote in favour of Trump.And in the waning days of his tenure, former president Barack Obama hit out at Russia over the allegations by turfing out 35 diplomats and closing Russian diplomatic compounds in New York and Maryland.Moscow initially held off from retaliating but when Congress passed new sanctions tying up Trumps hands, the Kremlin decided to belatedly strike back and ordered the US staff cut.Russias Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that Moscow is studying the latest US order to shutter the compounds and would then decide how to react.

Police make arrest over Oval arrow attack

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LONDON (AFP) - Police arrested a man on Saturday in connection with Thursdays bizarre arrow attack during a county cricket match at The Oval.The 35-year-old man was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries to a date in late September the police said in a statement.The fourth and final day of the County Championship game between Surrey and Middlesex was abandoned as a draw after the arrow, reported to have a metal tip, landed near Surrey fielder Ollie Pope and close to the pitch.Detectives investigating an incident where a crossbow bolt was loosed into the Oval Cricket Ground have arrested a man, read the police statement.The 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH this morning (Saturday, 2 September).They are still pursuing enquiries and have asked for any footage the 1000 or so spectators might have of the incident.There were significant crowds watching the match and it is likely that a number of those present will have footage of the incident that could assist in our investigation, said Detective Constable Dominic Landragin.Although nobody was injured, this was a reckless action taken with no regard for the safety and wellbeing of the spectators or the players.It is important that we trace those responsible and I urge anyone who has footage of the incident to get in touch as soon as possible, he said.

PM Abbasi takes notice of assassination attempt on Khawaja Izhar

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday took notice of the assassination attempt on Mutahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-Pakistan) leader, Khawaja Izharul Hassan, in Karachi, reported Dunya News.Meanwhile, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has assured MQM-Pakistan Chairman Farooq Sattar of prompt action against perpetrators.According to details, Hassan was leaving for his house after offering Eid-ul-Azha prayers when perpetrators dressed in police uniform fired gunshots at Hassan in Buffer Zone area of Karachi.However, a police vehicle obstructed the alleged terrorists as they were about to run away from the scene. The alleged terrorists and police indulged in a cross fire which injured a terrorist.Despite being injured, the alleged terrorist ran for his life and entered into the streets of Shadman Town. However, people got hold of the alleged terrorist and assaulted him. When police and Rangers arrived at the scene, the alleged terrorist had already died.According to Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh, the alleged terrorist was killed in an encounter some distance from the crime scene.Earlier, Police, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and intelligence agencies reached the crime scene to investigate the assassination attempts on Khwaja Izharul Hassan.According to details, 32 shells of 9mm pistol were found from the crime scene. Moreover, investigators have also found the motorcycle of terrorists which is without a number plate. All the evidence was sent to the forensic laboratory for forensic analysis.Progress in InvestigationThose involved in investigating assassination attempt on Khawaja Izharul Hassan have claimed that they have identified the group and people behind the attack. However, IG Sindh has ordered them to keep it a secret. The alleged terrorist was wearing a standard police uniform that is usually worn by an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI).

Security forces arrest 7 alleged facilitators from DG Khan: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Rangers Punjab and police on Saturday arrested seven alleged facilitators of terrorists from Dera Ghazi Khan, reported Dunya News.According to ISPR, these suspects were also allegedly involved in robbery and other street crimes. Moreover, Pakistan Rangers Punjab arrested four suspects and two unregistered Afghans from Lahore. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from these suspects.Pakistan Rangers Punjab Director General, Maj Gen Azhar Naveed Hayat, appreciated the performance of the security forces in different operations across Pakistan.

Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan: Khawaja Asif

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday maintained that Pakistan wants a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, reported Dunya News.Asif was responding to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani’s statement about a comprehensive dialogue with Pakistan. He asserted that Pakistans position on Afghanistan has always been clear.“Pakistan is already a part of bilateral, trilateral and quadrilateral mechanisms for dialogue and those should be utilized to their full potential,” Asif said.He said that Pakistan is playing its due role in restoring peace in Afghanistan.

With prayer, sacrifices, Pakistani Muslims celebrate Eid ul Azha

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(Reuters) - Muslims in Pakistan crowded mosques and prayer grounds across the country to offer prayers and sacrifice goats and cows for Eid ul Azha holiday on Saturday, marking the second major religious festival of Islam.Security was tight, with authorities on guard from any possible attack by militants who have carried out bombings across the country in recent years.“Today, we are here to offer Eid prayers,” said Saleem Ahmed at a ceremony in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city.“The security arrangements were very good. May Allah approve our prayers.”A policeman stands guard as people pray before a sacrifice slaughter during Eid ul Azha celebrations in Karachi. Photo: ReutersEid ul Azha commemorates the Quranic tale of Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah, before Allah replaced the son with a ram to be sacrificed instead. A similar story involving Prophet Abraham is recounted in the holy books of Judaism and Christianity.It is a tradition for those who can afford it to sacrifice domestic animals as a symbol of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his only son.The result is a booming pre-holiday trade in goats, cows and sheep. In Pakistan alone, nearly 10 million animals, worth more than $3 billion, are slaughtered during the two days of Eid ul Azha, according to Pakistan Tanners’ Association.“We are presenting sacrifices to follow the path of the Prophet Abraham. We should not forget our poor and needy Muslim brethren on this occasion,” Karachi resident Mohamad Muzammil said at the prayer ground where cows and goats were being slaughtered.Men take a selfie during Eid ul Azha celebrations at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. Photo: ReutersEid ul Azha marks the end of annual Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, and should be undertaken by every Muslim who can afford to do so.With a population of about 208 million people, Pakistan is the sixth most-populous country in the world, and has the second largest Muslim population after Indonesia. About 97 percent of Pakistanis are Muslims.

Eid on duty best festivity for us: Army Chief

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday visited Khyber Agency’s Rajgal Valley to meet soldiers serving at the Pakistan-Aghanistan border on the first day of Eid-ul-Adha, reported Dunya News.Pakistan is our passion & our life; our lives r for Pak. Nothing/ No One is above country. IA together well make it best country, COAS. pic.twitter.com/K8Rc5AyQcV— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) September 2, 2017 According to Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major Gen Asif Ghafoor, Gen Bajwa said that our passion and lives are for Pakistan.COAS on Eid Day with his soldiers at Rajgal on Pak-Afg Bdr. Eid on duty for security of Pak & its people is best festivity for us, COAS. pic.twitter.com/NG6pKtQztO— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) September 2, 2017 “Insha’Allah together we will make it the best country,” Gen Bajwa said. According to ISPR, Paksitan Army had successfully completed Operation Khyber IV and cleansed Rajgal valley of terrorists by August 21. “Eid on duty for the security of Pakistan and its people is the best festivity for us,” Gen Bajwa said.

PCB exempts Afridi from NOC for Afghan T20 league

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Taking a u-turn on Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed former Pakistan captain Shahid Khan Afridi to play Afghan Twenty20 league this month.According to PCB Chairman Najam Sethi, Shahid Afridi has retired from all forms of International cricket, therefore, he is free to participate in the international leagues.Earlier on Friday, the PCB expressed anger over Afridi’s decision to participate in the Afghan T20 league.Ill be playing at Afghan T20 league supporting and promoting peace through cricket, I represent Pakistan wherever I go. PakistanZindabad https://t.co/qhdexkG1UW— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 29, 2017 PCB had barred players from taking part in the Afghan T20 league which is scheduled from September 11 to 22. This policy came after relations had tensed between Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) and PCB. PCB believes that the star all rounder shouldn’t have given such a statement. Earlier, PCB had barred other retired players such as former captain Misbah-ul-Haq and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq from taking part in the league.To me Farewell as a personal gesture never mattered, Im happy as my efforts paid off since Misbah and Younus got budding farewell https://t.co/mAOXQYEqZ1— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 29, 2017 The Afghan T20 League schedule also coincides with the World XI tour of Pakistan from September 12 to 15. PCB had organized a farewell ceremony for Shahid Afridi, Misbah ul Haq and Younis Khan on September 14 in Lahore. However, Afridi’s tweet suggests that he wouldn’t be available to take part in the farewell ceremony.

Bilawal Bhutto felicitates Muslims on Eid-ul-Azha

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has felicitated Muslims throughout the world particularly those in Pakistan a blessed and peaceful Eid-ul-Azha.May the bliss and blessings of Eid ul Azha remain with you, he said in a message on the occasion.“Eid-ul-Azha is a reiteration to uphold the value of sacrifice for the good of all. It is a reaffirmation of unity of action in an imperishable bond of brotherhood. It is an occasion to reach out to the deprived, dispossessed and less fortunate ones among us in a spirit of compassion and solidarity”.“At a time when our society is faced with challenges of violent extremism, internal displacements and division we need to draw on our common humanity to build a better world for all,” he said.Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that facing challenges of militancy and extremism our people richly deserve Eid-ul-Azha to usher in peace and harmony.

Of 'meaty' festivities: Reminders to let you enjoy Eid and food

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By Abdullah ZafarWhile Eid ul Azha is being celebrated with religious harmony across the country, there are some precautions which, if taken, can help avoid emergency visits to the hospital letting you enjoy every bit of that ‘meaty festivity’.Though there are awareness campaigns run at this time of the year by hospitals and government departments, the risks posed to hygiene and health could be high if certain basic precautions are ignored.With the influx of thousands of animals from rural areas into cities, people in urban centres of the country become extremely vulnerable to infections, such as the Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever – commonly known as Congo fever.According to Dr. Khalid Mahmood Akhtar, Senior Lecturer Community Medicine SIMS, the virus is found in ticks that reside in animal furs like that of cows, buffalos, sheep, and goats. If someone has been exposed to farm animals lately and later, experiences symptoms, including body aches, agitation, mental confusion, blood from nose or in vomits, he/she should immediately visit the nearest hospital.“Taking the issue seriously, people should make sure the de-ticking of animals before transportation to the slaughterhouse, and ensure proper cleansing of the area after the process of slaughtering,” he added. While interacting with the animals, he advised to ensure personal tick-avoidance measures like the use of repellents and adequate clothing should also be taken.As the old proverb goes, ‘excess of everything is bad’, red meat that is good for your health may have adverse effects if consumed excessively.According to medical experts, the excessive intake of red meat – that will be all around you for the next couple of days, can consequent a number of diseases.Talking about red meat, Dr. Akhtar told Dunya News that meat includes various tissues of animal origin. Although it is good for your health, but other than excessive use being harmful as it is rich in cholesterol, certain physiognomies of good meat should also be kept in mind.“The characteristics of good meat are that it should be neither pale pink nor a deep purple tint, firm and elastic to touch, should not be slimy and have an agreeable odour”, he said.The hygiene of the slaughter place is very important to prevent the contamination of meat during the process, and meat should always be handled with clean dry hands. After the handling, meat should always be stored in the coolest part of the refrigerator, and frozen in safe wrap at 0 degrees Celsius.“Contaminated meat may transmit diseases like tapeworm infestations and bacterial infections like tuberculosis and food poisoning,” Dr. Akhtar added.Concluding the discussion with the cooking and consuming of meat, Dr. Khalid said that cooked meat should not be left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours.“Always eat properly cooked meat, and avoid excessive intake of meat, especially of that is smoked (BBQ), and prefer using it with cooked vegetables. Red meat is a good source of Iron, Good Protein but excessive use may cause constipation and other gastro problems, including increased uric acid.”“Light exercise along with the intake of meat is very important. Along with trying to avoid excessive use of spices, patients of high blood pressure and diabetes should avoid the use of red meat itself.”A similar voice was echoed by Young Doctors Association’s (YDA) Dr. Salman Kazmi. “People should try to keep a balanced diet even during the festivities, and avoid gorging down large portions of meat.”He further said that everyone should follow the cook and eat rule, and eat fresh meat without freezing much. With power cuts a regular feature, he said that meat may rot during load shedding and so storage for long durations should be avoided.“People suffering from ulcers and acidity should also avoid spicy food, especially barbecue dishes which are usually very spicy”, he said.

Eid-ul-Azha gives message of selfless sacrifice for humanity: COAS

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on behalf of Pakistan Armed Forces, has extended Eid greetings to the nation.In a tweet early morning Saturday, Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor quoted the Army Chief as saying, “Eid-ul-Azha gives us message of peace, happiness, fraternity and selfless sacrifice for humanity.Eid Mubarak from Pak Armed Forces.Eid-ul-Azha gives us message of peace, happiness, fraternity & selfless sacrifice for humanity, COAS.— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) September 2, 2017 Eid-ul-Azha, one of the two most important festivals of the Islamic calendar, is being celebrated with full religious fervour and enthusiasm today.On this day, Muslims slaughter an animal -- a goat, sheep, cow, bull or camel -- on the annual festival in a ritual that stems from the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS).Eid congregations were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages across the country. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for well-being of Muslim Ummah and safety and security of the country.

Food aid suspended as Myanmar state sinks deeper into violence

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YANGON (AFP) - The World Food Programme has suspended food aid in Myanmar’s violence-scorched Rakhine State, as the humanitarian situation deteriorates with a surging death toll and tens of thousands -- both Rohingya Muslims and ethnic Buddhists -- on the move.Relief agencies, including WFP, have repeatedly been accused by Myanmar authorities of allowing their rations to fall into the hands of Rohingya militants, whose attacks on police posts on August 25 sparked the current violence.Around 120,000 people -- most of them Rohingya Muslim civilians -- have relied on aid hand-outs in camps since 2012, when religious riots killed scores and sparked a crisis which is again burning through the state.Over the last five years Rakhine state has been cut along ethnic and religious lines, but the current violence is the worst yet.Aid agencies are routinely accused of a pro-Rohingya bias and the sudden flare-up of unrest has renewed safety concerns, prompting relief work to be pulled back.All WFP food assistance operations in Rakhine State have been suspended due to insecurity... affecting 250,000 internally displaced and other most vulnerable populations, the WFP said in statement.We are coordinating with the authorities to resume distributions for all affected communities as soon as possible, including for any people newly affected by the current unrest.The Rohingya, branded illegal immigrants in Myanmar and mostly denied citizenship, make up the vast majority of the dead and displaced since 2012.In the ongoing bout of violence, 40,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh, according to the UN.Tens of thousands have been turned away by Bangladeshi border officials, while scores have died trying to cross the Naf river -- a natural frontier between the two countries -- in basic boats and even on flotsam.On Friday, Myanmar’s army chief said nearly 400 people have died in the violence, among them 370 Rohingya militants, and 11,000 ethnic Rakhine Buddhists, Hindus and other minority groups have also been internally displaced.‘Humanitarian catastrophe’Accounts from Rohingya survivors in Bangladesh and Buddhists who fled to Sittwe, the Rakhine state capital, indicate the death toll may be much higher.The worst-hit areas are off-limits to reporters. But unverifiable testimony has trickled out, telling of tit-for-tat mass killings and villages being torched by the army and the militants.As violence spins out of control, food and medical relief have been stopped to many already languishing in basic camps, according to the Pierre Peron, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.Humanitarian aid normally goes to these vulnerable people for a very good reason, because they depend on it, he said in a statement, adding disruption to the relief chain has a very real human impact.UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres on Friday warned the spiral of violence could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and urged Myanmar’s government to provide security for aid agencies to reach those in need.Shortly before his comments, aid groups were again spotlighted by army chief Min Aung Hlaing, whose office said WFP-labelled food and medicines had been found with dead militants.The militants are fighting under the banner of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), who say they are defending their minority group from persecution by Myanmar.The ARSA emerged as a force in October last year when their attacks killed Myanmar border police, prompting a crackdown by security forces which the UN says may have amounted to ethnic cleansing.
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