Saturday 11 November 2017

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Aguero seals Argentina win over Russia

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MOSCOW: (AFP) - A late goal from Sergio Aguero unlocked a stubborn Russian defence on Saturday as Argentina won 1-0 in the ground that will stage the World Cup final next year.The goal by the Manchester City forward gave the South Americans a deserved win at Moscows renovated 81,000-capacity Luzhniki stadium.We came here to play against a very disciplined and organised side, Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli said. We made some mistakes in the first half but in the second we improved. We played a very intense game.The things weve planned did work. We played in a bold, direct manner.The coach singled out Aguero for his performance.Aguero played very well, Sampaoli said. He understood the philosophy of the game and was very active even though he didnt have much space.Argentina, orchestrated by Lionel Messi, seized the initiative early on. Their first meaningful chance came in the 21st minute when Angel Di Maria received Messis pass in the area but Russian keeper Igor Akinfeev parried his low shot for a corner.Three minutes later, Aguero forced Akinfeev into a diving save to deny his attempt from just outside the box.Akinfeev was the hero of the first half as he produced another impressive save after Agueros powerful shot from just nine yards.After the interval Argentina continued to dominate possession and kept Russias defence under constant pressure but failed to find the net before the 86th minute.Aguero broke the deadlock when he headed in a rebound from his own blocked shot after a sharp break down the right wing and low cross from Cristian Pavon.We expected the match to be difficult and that we would not possess the ball or the initiative, Russias head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said.Argentina scored after the referee failed to see that one of their players was offside, but Id say they won deservedly.

Girl paraded naked: MNA Ali Gandapur accused of backing suspects

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN (Dunya News) – Nighat Orakzai of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have accused Member of National Assembly (MNA) Ali Amin Gandapur of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday of backing criminals responsible for parading a local girl naked.Orakzai has claimed that not one leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf expressed sympathy towards the victim and her family. The woman leader of PPP vowed to stage a sit-in protest outside residence of Gandapur until the vicitm is given justice.On the other hand, former wife of PTI chief Reham Khan paid a visit to the victimised family and declared inaction of the provincial government a sad development.Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Salahuddin Mehsud has said that eight of the nine suspects have been held and assured that the prime suspect would be held soon.PTI MNA Gandapur has denied the allegations leveled by PPP member and claimed innocence.

26 dead in artillery fire, Russia raids in Syria: monitor

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BEIRUT: (AFP) - At least 26 civilians have died in artillery fire and Russian air strikes on two displacement camps and surrounding villages in eastern Syria, a monitor said Saturday.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said nine children were among those killed. The villages and displacement camps were full of people who had fled fighting in the town of Albu Kamal.Syrian regime forces and allied militia took Albu Kamal from the Islamic State group two days ago, but jihadists mounted a fierce fightback and recaptured it on Saturday.Rami Abdel Rahman, who heads the Britain-based Observatory, said artillery fire by pro-regime forces and air strikes by Russian warplanes were pummelling remaining IS-controlled areas in eastern Syria.Fifteen civilians including seven children died in a displacement camp near Al-Sukkariyah, west of Albu Kamal, in bombing since Friday night, said Abdel Rahman.Another 11 civilians, including two children, had died in bombardment on a string of villages and a second displacement camp about 50 kilometres (30 miles) northwest of Albu Kamal, he told AFP.The Observatory relies on a network of sources in Syria and identifies whose planes carry out raids according to type, location, flight patterns and munitions used.The media collective DeirEzzor24 also reported the deaths, saying entire families had been killed in the bombardment near Al-Sukkariyah.Most residents have fled Albu Kamal to nearby villages, and there are very few still on the outskirts of the town, said the collectives head Omar Abu Layla.There are no civilians left inside Albu Kamal, he told AFP.Albu Kamal is the last significant Syrian town IS controls. Losing it would cap the groups reversion to an underground guerrilla organisation with no urban base.IS rose to prominence in the chaos of Syrias conflict, which broke out in 2011 with protests against President Bashar al-Assad.It has since evolved into a complex war that has killed more than 330,000 people, forced millions more to flee, and left much of the country in ruins.

Lebanon asks Saudi Arabia for explanation on PM's absence

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BEIRUT: (AFP) - Lebanons president urged Saudi Arabia on Saturday to explain why Saad Hariri had not returned to Beirut since his surprise resignation as prime minister a week ago.Hariri announced on November 4 in a televised statement from Riyadh that he would be stepping down from the post, sending shock waves through Lebanese politics.The premier has yet to return to Lebanon and rumours have swirled that he is being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.President Michel Aoun on Saturday called on the kingdom to clarify the reasons that have prevented the return of PM Hariri to Lebanon to be among his people and supporters.The obscurity surrounding the condition of PM Saad Hariri since his resignation a week ago means that all positions and actions declared by him or attributed to him do not reflect the truth, Aoun added.They are instead a result of the ambiguous and obscure conditions (under which) PM Hariri is living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Aoun on Saturday spoke by phone to French President Emmanuel Macron on the latest developments around Hariris resignation, Lebanons presidency said in a statement.The Lebanese head of state has yet to formally accept Hariris resignation and has criticised the circumstances surrounding it as unacceptable.In his shock announcement, Hariri accused Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah of taking over his country and destabilising the broader region, saying he feared for his life.His statement prompted fears that Lebanon -- dominated by rival camps led by Hariri and Hezbollah -- would be caught up in spiralling tensions between Riyadh and Tehran.Hariris week-long absence from Lebanon has sparked rumours that the ex-premier -- who also holds Saudi nationality -- is under de facto house arrest in the kingdom.The head of the Lebanese government is detained in Saudi Arabia, he is banned from returning to Lebanon until now, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said in a televised address Friday.Members of Hariris own Al-Moustaqbal (Future) party said they had no information on his fate.And Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil announced on Friday that he was launching a diplomatic campaign to bring back the head of our government of his own free will.Even world powers have appealed for calm and freedom of movement for Hariri.US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday described Hariri as a strong partner and warned against any party, within or outside Lebanon, using Lebanon as a venue for proxy conflicts or in any manner contributing to instability in that country.On Friday, a spokesman for Frances foreign ministry said: We wish Mr Saad Hariri to have all his freedom of movement and to be fully able to play the essential role that is his in Lebanon.

Catalans inundate Barcelona to demand leaders' freedom

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BARCELONA: (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of Catalans marched Saturday to demand the release of regional officials who were jailed for their push for independence from Spain, which has left the country mired in a political crisis.The protest kicked off in Barcelona, the Catalan capital, at 1600 GMT and came a day after the regions parliament speaker -- one of dozens of lawmakers sacked by Madrid last month -- was released from jail after posting 150,000 euros ($175,000) bail.The demonstrators gathered on an avenue next to the regions parliament building waving Catalan independence flags and chanting Freedom while some held up banners announcing: SOS Democracy.Children in riding helmets climbed castells -- the regions traditional human towers -- as others held placards bearing caricatures of some jailed lawmakers.Catalan police put the turnout Saturday at 750,000 people as crowds stretched for more than 15 blocks along the boulevard.The Catalonia crisis has caused concern in the European Union as the bloc deals with Brexit and uncertainty over the fate of the regions 7.5 million people. More than 2,400 businesses have moved their legal headquarters elsewhere.On Wednesday a general strike called by a pro-independence union caused travel chaos, blocking 60 roads and train lines including Spains main highway link to France and the rest of Europe.Since lawmakers in Catalonia -- a wealthy region with its own language and distinct culture -- declared independence on October 27 following a banned referendum, pro-separatist officials have come under huge pressure from Madrid.The central government has dismissed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, his government and the parliament, suspended the regions autonomy and called for new elections there on December 21.Barcelonas popular mayor, just hours before she was due to attend the rally, railed against the actions of Puigdemonts government.Theyve provoked tensions and carried out a unilateral independence declaration which the majority do not want, Ada Colau told a meeting of her party members.Theyve tricked the population for their own interests.Eight members of the axed Catalan cabinet are currently detained on charges of sedition, rebellion and misuse of public funds.A further six fired officials including parliament speaker Carme Forcadell were granted bail this week on similar charges by Spains Supreme Court.Puigdemont is in self-imposed exile in Belgium awaiting a hearing on possible extradition back to Spain after Madrid issued an EU-wide warrant.The situation is sad, the politicians havent done their jobs, said Robert Muni, who was protesting with his children.We want freedomPuigdemont and four ex-ministers say they are in Brussels because they cannot be guaranteed a fair trial back home.Although some of us are far away from you and others are in prison, we have an opportunity to express loudly and clearly that we want freedom and democracy, Puigdemont told Catalan television.We also want the return home of all those in prison or abroad.Saturdays protest was organised by two pro-independence lobby groups, ANC and Omnium, whose two leaders are also detained.We dont know whats going to happen but we know what we want: the release of political prisoners, said demonstrator Maria Angels Quintana.Puigdemont has said he travelled to Brussels after declaring independence in order to raise international awareness on the treatment of separatists in Spain.But the European Union, nervous that Catalan independence could stir up separatist tensions in several member states, has repeatedly backed the government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in its handling of the crisis.Rajoy himself will be in Barcelona on Sunday -- his first visit to Catalonia since the independence crisis erupted -- to show support for his Popular Party candidates in next months vote.

US would lose war to North Korea, claims former US army commander

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(Web Desk) – Former US command pilot has written a letter to the military command, warning them that if a war broke out between the United States and North Korea, US might end up losing it since it will be far outnumbered by the North Korean troops, even when combined with the South Korean troops, reported Dunya News.The former command pilot wrote that US would not be able to rake up its troops before the outbreak of the war in case of a conflict with North Korea. The letter was written by Lt Gen Jan-Marc Jouas and was addressed to Ted Lieu, Ruben Gallego and Senator Tammy Duckworth. All three of these recipients are originally war veterans.He has warned that the limited scale war would actually end up in a full armed conflict and even that won’t be enough for destroying Kim Jong-un’s nuclear capability completely.Currently, US has 28,500 personnel stationed in South Korea. This number is believed to be quite lower than what is required to engage North Korea in a conflict.On the other hand, North Korea is continuously branding Trump as a ‘destroyer’ who is hell bent on ‘demonizing’ North Korea.“Trump, during his visit, laid bare his true nature as destroyer of world peace and stability and begged for a nuclear war on the Korean peninsula”, a statement issued by North Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson stated according to Mirror.

Federal Government suspends licenses for prohibited bore weapons

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – According to the notification from Interior Ministry, Federal Government has suspended licenses for prohibited bore weapons and citizens have been facilitated to get their full-auto weapons converted in semi-automatic action till January 15 followed by verification from District Police Officer (DPO) or relevant political agent.The notification indicates that if the citizens do not wish to get their full-autos converted into semi-automatic action then they can submit their weapons to relevant officials and get Rs 50,000 in return. However, no leverage of any kind has been given to tolerate fully-automatic weapons as it is one of the steps to reduce terrorism.

Peshawar Zalmi retain Darren Sammy as skipper for PSL 3

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(Web Desk) – Peshawar Zalmi have retained their skipper Darren Sammy for the consecutive second time in Pakistan Super League 2018, the franchise announced on Saturday.Peshawar Zalmi chairman @JAfridi10 has an important announcement to make Heres him disclosing our captain for 3rd edition of the HBLPSL. Can you guess? ZalmiChampions ZaYamZalmai pic.twitter.com/MBObR3khYQ— PeshawarZalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) November 11, 2017 It should be noted here that Zalmi won the second installment of the league last year in leadership of Indies Sammy.Owner of the franchise, Javed Afridi said that Darren has proved himself as a great leader.Earlier franchise president Zaheer Abbas and mentor Younis Khan paid a visit to franchise headquarters in Lahore.

Trump says Putin 'means it' with election meddling denials

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DANANG (AFP) - Donald Trump said Saturday he believes Vladimir Putin is being sincere when he denies meddling in the election that propelled the US president to power, adding that the Russian leader felt very insulted by the allegations.Trump, whose key former aides are under a US investigation for alleged collaboration with the Kremlin, said he repeatedly asked Putin about the claims during their chats at the APEC summit in the Vietnamese resort of Danang.He (Putin) said he didnt meddle. I asked him again, Trump told reporters on Air Force One as he flew to Hanoi for a state visit.You can only ask so many times... He said he absolutely did not meddle in our election, Trump said, adding he felt Putin seemed very insulted by the persistent accusations which was not a good thing for our country.I really believe that when he tells me that, he means it, added Trump, who is marking one year since his shock election victory.In May, US intelligence chiefs told Congress that they agreed with their analysts conclusion that Russia had meddled in the election.FantasiesThe US presidents latest comments suggest he accepts Russias staunch denials that the Kremlin played no part in helping him get to the White House -- allegations that continue to dog Trumps administration.Putin also addressed the allegations on Saturday after his meeting with Trump, describing them as a US domestic political struggle.I think these are some sort of fantasies, he told reporters in Danang.Trumps former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and an associate are under house arrest on charges unrelated to the election which were brought by special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating the allegations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.Revelations by Facebook and Twitter that Russian-sponsored fake news flooded US social media during the election run-up have further deepened scrutiny on ties between the nations.Trump and Putin met three times on the margins of the APEC summit, sharing warm handshakes and brief words.The pair appeared to have struck a chummy tone, with Trump describing a very good feeling after the talks, and Putin remarking on the well-mannered former reality TV star.Asked by reporters on Air Force One if he believed Putin, Trump said he was keen to move on to other issues.Look I cant stand there and argue with him, Trump said. Id rather have him get out of Syria, I would rather get to work with him on the Ukraine.The exchanges produced a rare common ground on the war in Syria, a bloody six-year conflict which has seen the US and Russia back competing factions.In a joint-statement the leaders said there was no military solution to the war, an agreement that marks a small but incremental step towards peace.America FirstTrump also gave a loud airing to his America First rhetoric at the APEC summit.In a speech on Friday Trump said American jobs had been siphoned off overseas by countries with cheap labour but little compunction to play by trade rules.We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of any more, he said, adding his country would now use its economic might to cut favourable bilateral deals.Chinas President Xi Jinping laid out a different narrative to the same hall, positioning the worlds second largest economy at the heart of the future of global free trade as the US retreats.As a first mark of an new trade era without the US as its pivot point, 11 Asia-Pacific countries on Saturday agreed to press ahead with the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) -- a major agreement abruptly abandoned by Trump at the start of the year.That dismayed allies and cast into doubt an agreement heralded for linking lower tariffs to strong environmental and labour protections.After a three-day wrangle that at points threatened to see the massive pact unravel, delegates from economies including Japan, Australia, Canada and Malaysia agreed to rescue core elements of the deal.APEC is an annual summit bringing together 21 Pacific Rim countries representing 60 percent of global GDP.It emerged in 1989, casting itself as a beacon for free, open trade and globalisation -- an idea that has been on the rack since Trumps ascent to power and the UKs Brexit vote.

Petition against Maryam Nawaz pertaining to contempt of court set for hearing: LHC

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – The petition filed by Advocate Azhar Siddique against Maryam Nawaz pertaining to contempt of court has been set for hearing by Justice Mamoon Rashid on November 13.The petitioner holds that Maryam Nawaz tweeted derogatory remarks against the judiciary after the decision of Supreme Court against Nawaz Sharif and criticized the honorable judges which falls in the category of contempt of court.The petitioner had invoked the LHC to take legal action against her for the ‘derogatory remarks’.

Finance Ministry rebuts report saying foreign banks warned by Senate

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):A spokesman of the ministry of finance strongly rebutted a report carried by a section of the media on Friday, titled “Senate panel threatens foreign banks with stern action”.The report states that the three banks refused to appear before the Committee in an ongoing investigation in the issuance of EURO Bonds 2015, said a statement issued by the ministry of finance here on Friday.The spokesman said the ministry of finance in 2015, through competitive bidding process, hired three banks including Citi Bank, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank as Joint Lead Managers (JLMs) for issuance of Sovereign Bond in international capital market. Subsequently, the three banks while acting as Joint Lead Managers sold EURO bonds 2015 in international market through the process of book building.The entire process of appointment of Joint Lead Managers and sale of EURO bonds was conducted in a transparent and competitive manner.The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Revenue and Economic Affairs had discussed this matter earlier as well and had desired to also listen to the Joint Lead Managers.Accordingly, Senate Secretariat invited the three banks to attend its meeting scheduled for November 9, 2017.The banks informed that they had tendered their unavailability in writing due to non availability of their Senior Management in the country.The representative of finance division, however, clarified that following the committee meeting held in September 2017, the matter came in discussion at the highest level of ministry and it was decided that the ministry of finance would encourage the three banks to attend meeting.Subsequently, the representative of finance division on November 1st, 2017 telephonically requested the Secretary to the Standing Committee to invite three banks in order to settle this matter once for all. Regretfully entire facts of the matter are being grossly misreported by one section of the media.The impression that the ministry of finance has withheld any facts is completely wrong; and to say that the three banks refused to appear before the committee is also incorrect and misleading. From 23 foreign commercial banks operating in the country at one time the number has now reduced to only 5.Negative reporting of this sort would not only discourage the international banks operating in Pakistan but would also send wrong signals to the international banks/financial institutions who are thinking of starting their business in the country.The Government of Pakistan is committed to encourage foreign investment and participation of foreign banks in the economy of Pakistan, while maintaining the highest standards of transparency and fair play, and such misleading reporting is nothing but counterproductive.

Not everyone guards institutions' secrets like Nawaz: Maryam on Kamal's revelations

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – In her tweets, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam Nawaz has on Saturday said that no one guards institutions’ secrets like Nawaz Sharif even after being crossed.She further said in another tweet that if Nawaz Sharif’s silence is misused to strike at the country’s interest then he will not remain silent and his silent embrace of the situation is for the sake of security and honor of Pakistan that should not be put to the test.The tweets came after rapprochement collapse of MQM-P and PSP where both sides were quick to blame the establishment.— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) November 11, 2017 — Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) November 11, 2017 — Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) November 11, 2017

US approves USD 700 million for Pakistan

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LAHORE: (Dunya News) – The United States (US) Congress has approved USD 700 million for Pakistan in a bid to help the country in its fight against terrorism, claims foreign media.According to reports, the amount will be provided to Pakistan for fighting terrorism while 350 million US dollars will be released soon by Coalition Support Fund. The funds will be provided on the condition to continue operation against the terrorists.The foreign journal claims that Pakistan will act against Haqqani Network and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) while a US security agency will keep reporting to the US Congress about Pakistan’s efforts in this regard.

Roads blocked, mobile service unavailable due to protests in twin cities

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ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Due to sit-ins in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the local authorities have blocked several entry points apart from compromising the mobile phone service temporarily.The lives of local residents have become difficult following the steps taken by the government. Protestors in the twin cities have made lives tough by putting hurdles on the roads and stopping the flow of traffic.Photo: Roads blocked due to sit-insWhen approached, the Ministry of Interior refused to comment on the matter while Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was not even aware of the issue of temporary blockage of mobile phone service.Several areas of Rawalpindi like Satellite Town, Dhok Kashmirian, Sadiqabad and Shamsabad suffered from temporary blockage of mobile signals. On the other hand, phone service remained compromised in Margalla Town, Sohan, Shakrial and Zero Point and other sectors.Locals and businessmen complained about the sudden move without any prior notification. They expressed their resentment with the government as well as protestors.

US Congress approves $700 million for Pakistan under CSF

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The US Congress has given green signal to release around 700 million dollars under the umbrella of Coalition Support Fund, a reimbursement amount for Pakistan on its continued support of US operations in Afghanistan.According to a report of foreign news website, the amount reconciled valuing 350 million dollars to Pakistan would be released soon under the CSF contigent upon certification from the Secretary Defence that Pakistan is taking demonstrable steps against the Haqqani network.The National Defence Aurhorisation Act urged the defence department to monitor Washington’s security assistance to Pakistan and ensure that the country did not use it to support militant groupsIt said the US administration would release the restricted amount of $350 million if the secretary of defence certified to the congressional committees that Pakistan continued to conduct military operations that were contributing to disrupting safe havens, fundraising and recruiting efforts, and freedom of movement of the Haqqani network and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan, the report foreign news agency said.The secretary will also have to certify that Pakistan took steps to demonstrate its commitment to prevent the Haqqani network and LeT from using Pakistani territory as a safe haven and for fundraising or recruiting efforts.
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