Friday 13 October 2017

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Attock: 9 killed as passenger van crashes into tree

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ATTOCK (Dunya News) – At least nine people were killed when a passenger van crashed into a tree at the Grand Trunk (GT) Road near Burhan on Friday, Dunya News reported.According to eye-witnesses, the driver of the van lost control due to over speeding due to which it crashed into a a road side tree, killing at least nine people on the spot.The ill-fated van was going to Peshawar from Rawalpindi. At least seven passengers were also wounded in the accident. Police and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead and injured to a hospital in Rawalpindi.Driver’s negligence, slack safety precautions, over-speeding and dilapidated roads are one of the main reasons of road accidents in the country whereas inexperienced drivers also flout the basic road safety rules.

Chakwal: Terrorist of banned outfit arrested

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CHAKWAL (Dunya News) - The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out an operation on intelligence report in Chakwal on Friday and arrested a terrorist, Dunya News reported.According to CTD sources, the arrested terrorist belonged to banned outfit Harkat-ul-jihad-Islami. The CTD personnel also recovered explosive material, two detonators and other ammunition from his possession.Sources also informed that the arrested terrorist was shifted to some undisclosed location for further investigation. A case and also been registered against him at the CTD Police Station in Rawalpindi.

Blaze gutted three shops in Lahore

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - According to details, fire broke out in three shops of a housing scheme near Thokar Niaz Baig in Lahore on Friday night which spread very quickly.Fire brigade and rescue team were informed about the blaze but they faid to reach the spot after which the residents brought the fire under control on sel-help basis.No loss of life was reported in the incident. However, goods worth million of rupees were destroyed by the fire. Sources further said that the cause of fire is still not known.

Dons look at CPEC from Indian perspective, Ahsan tells US

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WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has urged the United States not to look at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from an Indian perspective but as an economic plan for bringing peace and stability to South Asia.Addressing a ceremony at Pakistan Embassy in Washington on Friday, Ahsan Iqbal said that US Defence Secretary James Mattis concerns about the over $50 billion CPEC were unfounded.He said that the present government has turned around Pakistans economy in the past four years, through policies of economic reform and infrastructure development and added that Pakistan will be among the top 20 economies of the world by year 2020.Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan has vast water reserves and added that investment in energy sector helped to overcome load-shedding problem. He said that load-shedding will end in the next few months.He said terrorism is the common enemy of Pakistan and the United States. Pakistan has rendered unprecedented sacrifices in war against terrorism and its valiant forces have broken the back of terrorists, Interior Minister said. He further said that Pakistan wants lasting peace in the region in collaboration with its international partners.

Ton-up Babar helps Pakistan ease past Sri Lanka

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DUBAI (AFP) - Babar Azam scored an impressive hundred while Shoaib Malik smashed a quickfire half century to help Pakistan thump Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the first one-day international in Dubai on Friday.Azam compiled a well-made 103 from 131 deliveries, while Maliks 81 came off only 61 balls in Pakistans total of 292-6, before pacemen Hasan Ali (3-36) and Rumman Raees (3-49) restricted Sri Lanka to 209-8 from their 50 overs.The victory was a good response by Pakistan after losing the preceding two-match Test series 2-0, in their first ODI since winning the Champions Trophy in England four months ago.Lahiru Thirimanne was the only Sri Lankan top-order batsman who played with any authority for his 53 as Pakistan took regular wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Akila Dananjaya (50 not out) and Jeffrey Vandersay (25) delayed the result as they took Sri Lanka from 132-7 to 200-8 during their 68-run eighth-wicket stand but it was too little, too late.Left-armer Raees broke a quick 30-run opening partnership as he removed Niroshan Dickwella (19) and Dinesh Chandimal in successive overs, while Mohammad Hafeez dismissed captain Upul Tharanga for 18.Medium pacer Ali had two wickets off two balls as he dislodged Kusal Mendis and Milinda Siriwardana to leave Sri Lanka struggling at 67-5.Raees returned for his second spell to trap Thirimanne leg before to end Sri Lankas hopes of a successful chase.Thirimanne hit three boundaries in his 74-ball stay.Pakistan, sent into bat, owed their total to Azam and Malik, who added 139 for the fourth wicket.Malik holed out in the 47th over after smashing five fours and two sixes.Malik, declared man of the match, said he was happy to do the job.I always try to bat as per the requirement of the team and I am happy I did that today as well, said Malik. Babar played well and Hafeez played a little cameo which set us well.Azams hundred came off 128 balls in the next over with a single, but three runs later he miscued a drive off paceman Suranga Lakmal, who finished with 2-47 from his ten overs.Azam, who hit only five boundaries, had managed a poor 38 runs in the preceding 2-0 Test-series defeat but batted with guts to prove his credentials as a limited-overs batsman.Pakistan plundered 89 in the last ten overs.The nominal hosts got off to a poor start when opener Ahmed Shehzad fell for a 12-ball duck, caught off Lahiru Gamage in the fourth over of the innings.Fakhar Zaman and Azam took the total to 75 before Akila Dananjaya bowled the opener with a googly.The left-handed Zaman played well during his 45-ball 42 though, hitting four fours and a six.The remaining matches will be played in Abu Dhabi (October 16 and 18) and Sharjah (October 20 and 23).

Refugees take northern French town to cricket glory

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SAINT-OMER (AFP) - On a rugby field overlooked by a towering cathedral, a group of young refugees has introduced a small northern French town to the beautiful game of... cricket.Saint-Omer lies 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of the Channel port of Calais, the main launchpad for attempts by migrants to smuggle themselves into England.As in many western European towns and cities, the integration of migrants is creating new challenges.But thanks to its new arrivals, Saint-Omer has become a rare centre of cricketing excellence in a country where football and rugby dominate.The town broke new ground in September when a group of Afghan and Pakistani refugees wearing the colours of the Saint-Omer Cricket Club Stars (Soccs) brought home the regional Hauts-de-France cricket title.I didnt know people played cricket in France said Ataullah Otmankhil, a devotee of the sport from northern Afghanistan with short, gelled hair and a trim beard.When the athletic 21-year-old set out from his war-torn country for Europe on foot, by train, truck, car, you name it, his heart was set on reaching England.But his dreams of starting a new life in the home of Lords Cricket Ground came crashing down on the shores of the Channel.Day after day for six months he tried to clamber aboard a truck heading across the sea from Calais -- to no avail.When the squalid and sprawling, informal Jungle migrant camp was dismantled in Calais last year, and its occupants relocated around the country, Otmankhil was placed with a host family and began studying to become an electrician.Picking up a bat again brings back memories of home, he said -- a sentiment echoed by his 16-year-old Afghan teammate Oriakhil Shahid.About 30 refugees, all from either Afghanistan or Pakistan whose ages range from 15 to 32, have joined the club, which has yet to attract any locals among its members.For Oriakhil, one of the youngest, the club is like family.Its for everybody, French, Afghan and others.But the sight of foreigners dashing around the rugby field, bats in hand, has not gladdened the hearts of all in this town of 16,000 souls, situated in the northern heartland of the anti-immigration National Front.Sometimes I get insults, aimed at me personally or the club, said Nicolas Rochas, one of a handful of volunteers who is trying to help the migrants integrate.The pressure to ensure the players are above reproach at all times is acute.As a club with young refugees we have an even greater duty to be exemplary on and off the pitch, he admitted.So far the efforts of both volunteers and players appear to be bearing fruit.All the team members have a roof over their heads, are either working or in school and wear their clubs navy jersey with its crest of crossed bats with pride.Less than a year after being created, the club managed to win the regional title giving the players a pass into Frances third division.Despite the opportunity however, the Soccs have decided to stay out of the big league for now.They want to up their game first, starting by having a proper cricket ground slated for early 2018.Taking their adopted town to regional glory has already given the players a confidence boost.Rochas, who had to learn cricket on the fly, hopes it will endure.The challenge for every sporting association is to last over the years. Our players are young, which is an advantage. The disadvantage is that cricket is a relatively unknown sport (in France), he said.Oriakhil is hopeful that further glory lies ahead.We will play well, God willing, he said.

India-Australia final T20 abandoned

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HYDERABAD (AFP) - The third and deciding Twenty20 international between India and Australia was abandoned without a ball being bowled after officials called off play due to a wet outfield in Hyderabad Friday.India skipper Virat Kohli and Australias stand-in captain David Warner shared the honours with the series ending drawn 1-1.Intermittent rain over the past few days in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad caused wet patches on the ground that refused to dry despite the best efforts of the groundstaff.The umpires waited for over two hours for conditions to improve, but had to finally call off the game without the near-capacity crowd at the Uppal Stadium even witnessing a toss.The visitors had levelled the T20 series in Guwahati on Tuesday after a largely disappointing Indian tour that saw them lose the preceding one-day internationals 4-1.India won the rain-hit T20 opener by nine wickets in Ranchi before the visitors made a remarkable comeback with their eight-wicket win in what turned out to be the final game.Australia also suffered a major blow ahead of the T20 matches after regular skipper Steve Smith pulled out with an injured shoulder and flew back home.The Aussies, who lost the Test series in India 2-1 in March, now head into the Ashes, with the first Test against England starting November 23.Meanwhile India are set to host New Zealand for three ODIs and three T20 matches starting October 22 in Mumbai.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 83 runs in 1st ODI

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LAHORE (Dunya News)– A ton by the prolific player Babar Azam and three wickets each by Hasan Ali and Rumman Raees helped Pakistan register victory over Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the first ODI.Sri Lankan batting collapsed despite half centuries byLahiru Thirimanne and Akila Dananjaya. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Hafeez picked up one wicket each to upset the tourists.Pakistan had set Sri Lanka 293 to win after being sent into bat in the first one-day international in Dubai on Friday.Babar Azam top-scored in Pakistan s total of 292-6 with an excellent 103, while Shoaib Malik scored a rapid 61-ball 81 during their 139-run fourth-wicket stand.Sri Lanka fast bowler Suranga Lakmal took 2-47.Earlier, Sri Lankan captain Upul Tharanga won the toss and sent Pakistan into bat in the first day-night international in Dubai on Friday.Sri Lanka, who won the preceding two-match Test series 2-0, had spearhead Nuwan Perera ruled out from the one-day series with a hamstring injury and inducted Lahiru Gamage.The remaining matches will be held in Abu Dhabi (October 16 and 18) and in Sharjah (October 20 and 23).Three Twenty20 internationals will follow the ODIs, the last in Lahore on October 29.The second game of the series will be played in Abu Dhabi on Monday while Pakistan has taken 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Teams:Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Ahmed Shehzad, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Shahdab Khan, Hasan Ali, Rumman Raees, Junaid KhanSri Lanka: Upul Tharanga (capt), Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Milinda Siriwardana, Thisara Perera, Lahiru Gamage, Suranga Lakmal, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay

Ahsan Iqbal's attack on ISPR part of Dawn Leaks agenda, says Imran Khan

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(Web Desk) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan reacted to the statements of Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal in which he told the ISPR DG to avoid commenting on country’s economy, saying that it is “part of Dawn Leaks agenda to malign the armed forces of Pakistan & appease hostile external powers”.In a series of tweets, Imran Khan sided with Major General Asif Ghafoor who – while talking to Kamran Khan in yesterday’s show – told bluntly told that the economical situation should improve and that a better future strategy should be devised for prosperous future.Ahsan Iqbals unwarranted attack on ISPR is absurd bec the dismal state of Paks economy is known to the world.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 13, 2017 Ahsan Iqbals latest statement is part of the DawnLeaks agenda to malign the armed forces of Pakistan & appease hostile external powers https://t.co/HIUtDd56Qm— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 13, 2017 On the argument of the interior minister that Pakistan’s economy is still thrilling, Imran replied that the state of Pakistan’s economy is dismal which is known by the world. “Ahsan Iqbals unwarranted attack on ISPR is absurd … (it) is part of the DawnLeaks agenda to malign the armed forces of Pakistan.”“(Ahsan Iqbal wanted to) appease hostile external powers.”Talking about the economic policies of the federal government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), he stressed that ex-PM Nawaz Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar are responsible for the poor condition. He claimed that such a debt has crushed the nation, adding that they cannot fool the people.The Sharif-Dar combine has crushed the nation under debt for generations to come. The Sharif darbaris cannot fool the nation. https://t.co/c7KSH4X4j5— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 13, 2017 PTI chief wrote on Twitter, “The Sharif-Dar combine has crushed the nation under debt for generations to come. The Sharif darbaris cannot fool the nation.”

Politicians' job to make economic policies: Abid Sher Ali

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FAISALABAD (Dunya News) – Minister of State for Power Abid Sher Ali said on Friday that it is the job of politicians to make economic policies, adding that members of each institution should focus on their own duties.After inaugurating the OPD of Hilal e Ahmar Hospital in his hometown Faisalabad, Abid Sher Ali held a media talk in which he told that the responsibility of security institutions is to take care of security while that of politicians is to make economic policies.He opined that it should be the people’s choice to elect or dismiss someone. Nawaz Sharif succeeded in the ‘JIT’ of 200 million people of Pakistan and there should be no ban on arrival of anyone at courts as they are free, he added.“We are investigating over what occurred today in accountability court,” he announced adding that PML-N is striving for the stability of democracy. He recalled that his party could have ousted the government of PPP during lawyers’ movement.On PTI, he called chairman Imran Khan ‘wanted suspect’, saying he doesn’t face courts and has no respect for the courts. The state minister claimed that not a single case of corruption came despite ‘record development work’.He reminded the opposition parties that rental power case had come to light in previous reign. He lauded his party president and ex-PM Nawaz Sharif for serving the people with complete honesty.

UN chief hopes Iran nuclear deal with survive

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UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres very much hopes the nuclear deal with Iran can be salvaged, a spokesman said Friday, as President Donald Trump was set to de-certify the 2015 agreement.UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Guterres considers the deal to be a very important breakthrough to consolidate nuclear non-proliferation and advance global peace and security.The secretary-general very much hopes that it will remain in place, Dujarric added.Trump is to unveil a more aggressive US strategy toward Iran that would stop short of withdrawing from the landmark accord but would declare that the deal is no longer in the US national interest.The agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was signed by Iran and six powers -- Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States -- under the previous administration of Barack Obama.Trumps move could open the door to renewing US sanctions on Iran, a measure that diplomats say would lead to the collapse of the deal.UN inspectors have said that Iran is complying with the agreement including its restrictions on uranium enrichment.Guterres has repeatedly praised the JCPOA as a major diplomatic achievement and called for the agreement to be fully implemented.The deal was enshrined in a Security Council resolution that was unanimously adopted in July 2015.

UK couple jailed in latest holiday sickness scam

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LONDON (AFP) - A British couple were jailed Friday for making fake holiday sickness claims in a case that authorities hope will the end the explosion of fake food poisoning cases.Deborah Briton, 53, and partner Paul Roberts, 43, claimed they and their two children had fallen ill during holidays to Spains Majorca in 2015 and 2016.Judge David Aubrey at Liverpool Crown Court ruled that the claims were a complete and utter sham as he sentenced Briton to nine months in jail, and Roberts to 15 months.You were both asserting on your behalfs and on behalf of your two children that on two separate holidays you had suffered illness. They were totally and utterly fake, said the judge.The couple, who tried to tried to claim nearly 20,000 ($26,600, 22,500 euros) in compensation, admitted four counts of fraud in the private prosecution brought by holiday firm Thomas Cook.Judge Aubrey said he hoped the ruling would bring to an end the explosion in similar cases.Those who may be tempted in the future to make a dishonest claim in relation to fake holiday sickness, if they are investigated and brought to justice, whatever the circumstances of an individual, he or she must expect to receive an immediate custodial sentence, he said.A Thomas Cook spokesperson said the ruling demonstrates how serious the issue of fraudulent illness claims has become.We had to take a stand to protect our holidays and our customers from the minority who cheat the system.We hope it sends a clear message to holidaymakers across the UK that the consequences for lying about their experience abroad could be very serious.Britains Ministry of Justice earlier this month launched a Call for Evidence on holiday sickness claims, which it said had risen seven-fold in three years.Tour operators traditionally settled such claims out of court to avoid becoming embroiled in foreign legal systems, where legal costs can escalate.

Ahsan takes notice of mismanagement at Judicial Complex, seeks report

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ISLAMABAD (APP):Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who is on an official visit to the United States, Friday took strong notice of the incident of mismanagement outside the Judicial Complex building and sought a report from the Secretary Interior.According to a message received here, the minister directed the Secretary Interior to submit a comprehensive report of the incident at the earliest, saying “There will be no compromise on respect of the court. “He said advocates involved in misconduct and violating laws could not be considered as the guardian of Law.Ahsan Iqbal said court entry passes were issued keeping in view the limited space, adding that the court safety would be ensured at every cost.

Army aviation plane crashes, three officials injured

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(Web Desk) – A Mashak aircraft of army aviation unit crashed near Wana Stadium on Friday resulting in injuries to three officials.The injured army officials namely are, Lieutenant Colonel Murad, Major Shahid and Major Nasir Tareen.According to the sources, the crash occured owing to a mechanical fault in air conditioning system of the plane resulting in engine failure.

Syria says plane crash pilot freed by Turkey

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DAMASCUS (AFP) - Turkey has handed over to Syrian authorities a pilot who was arrested by Ankara after his aircraft crashed near the border of the two neighbouring countries, official media said Friday.Syrian news agency SANA said the 56-year-old pilot -- who managed to bail out of his aircraft before it went down in Turkey in March -- was released by Turkish authorities on Thursday.Turkeys Dogan news agency said a court ordered his release pending a trial for espionage and violating the frontier and that he had been transferred overnight Thursday to a centre for migrants.SANA identified the pilot as Mohammed Sufan and said he has been handed over to the competent (Syrian) authorities.The announcement of his release comes amid a warming of ties between Turkey, which backs Syrian opposition fighters, and Russia which supports President Bashar al-Assads regime.On Friday, Turkey said it had deployed dozens of soldiers in the Syrian northwestern province of Idlib to establish observation posts.Idlib is one of four so-called de-escalation zones under a deal brokered by Russia, Turkey and Iran in May, as part of a major push to still fighting in war-torn Syria.
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