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• Hazaras refuse to bury bombing victims, sit-in continues
• Quetta carnage: Strike in Karachi today
• Series of bombings in Baghdad area kill 37
• By-polls in Vehari, Thatta and Dadu today
• NA, Senate sessions start today
• Lahore: No more free ride in Metro Bus from today
• Contempt case: SC to resume hearing against Bokhari
• Azarenka beats Williams to win Qatar Open
• Chelsea, Man City, Wigan advance in FA Cup
• Liverpool rout Swansea 5-0 in Premier League
• Obama tees it up with Tiger
• Pistorius' agent cancels all future races
• Kaneria appeal against ban to resume in April
• Sammy given Windies break, Gayle misses out
• Egypt soccer protests hit restive Port Said

Hazaras refuse to bury bombing victims, sit-in continues Posted: Grieving relatives declined to bury their dead until the government promised to track down those responsible for carrying out brazen attacks against Hazaras.Majlis e Wahdat Muslimeen has said that the sit-in will continue until their demands are not met.Meanwhile, the Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) has given a 48-hour ultimatum to authorities concerned for the arrest of miscreants involved in Kerani Road bombing that left 84 people dead.Addressing a press conference, vice chairman HDP Azizullah Hazara said they had given a 48-hour ultimatum to the authorities d for the arrest of elements involved in the Kerani carnage, adding if the culprits were not brought to book, protests would be held on daily basis.

Quetta carnage: Strike in Karachi today Posted: The strike call was given by Wehdat-e-Muslameen and Shia Ulema Council against blast in Quetta that left 84 people dead.. The business community in Karachi have supported the strike call and all shops and markets will remain closed today. Public transport will also be closed, along with the city’s private schools.The Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and other political parties have also supported the strike call.The MQM’s Rabita Committee said that the terrorists involved in the Quetta attack must be arrested. They have appealed the masses to remain peaceful.

Series of bombings in Baghdad area kill 37 Posted: Car bombs tore through shopping areas within minutes of each other in mainly Shiite neighborhoods of the Iraqi capital on Sunday, killing at least 37 people and wounding more than 100.The attacks come amid rising sectarian discord in Iraq and appear aimed at shaking Iraqis confidence in the Shiite-led government. The explosions struck at the start of the local work week and primarily targeted outdoor markets.Violence in Iraq has fallen since the height of sectarian fighting in 2006 and 2007, but insurgents still frequently launch lethal attacks against security forces and civilians. It was the third time this month that attacks have claimed more than 20 lives in a single day.The attacks began with the detonation of a parked car loaded with explosives in the sprawling Shiite district of Sadr City on Sunday morning. Two more parked cars later exploded elsewhere in the neighborhood.Nima Khadum, a government employee, said the blasts shattered the windows of his Sadr City house. He said the air was heavy with smoke, while burning cars littered the street and the bodies of the dead and wounded lay nearby.The scene was a bloody one that brought to my mind the painful memories of the violent past, he said. I dont see the benefit of security checkpoints that only cause traffic jams and dont do anything to secure Baghdad. The government, with its failing security forces, bears full responsibility for the bloodshed today.Simultaneous explosions also hit the southeastern Baghdad neighborhood of al-Amin, where the force of the blasts left behind little except the mangled chassis of two cars.An open-air market in Husseiniya, just northeast of the capital, and the Kamaliya area in Baghdads eastern suburbs were also hit.Another car bomb exploded near street vendors and a police car in the central commercial district of Karradah.Police and hospital officials provided the death toll, and said more than 130 people were wounded. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they werent authorized to brief reporters.Casualties could have been even higher. Authorities carried out controlled explosions of two other car bombs they discovered in Husseiniya and Habibiya, near Sadr City, according to police.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, but similar ones have been orchestrated by Sunni extremists, such as al-Qaidas local affiliate. The group, known as the Islamic State of Iraq, favors large-scale, coordinated attacks. It considers Shiite Muslims to be heretics and accuses them of being too closely aligned with neighboring Shiite powerhouse Iran.As sectarian strife mounts, protesters drawn overwhelmingly from Iraqs Sunni community have been staging weekly demonstrations and sit-ins since late December to rally against the government, which is led by Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The protesters have rejected calls for violence and distance themselves from extremist groups such as al-Qaida.There are also concerns that Sunni insurgents could step up attacks ahead of provincial elections scheduled for April 20. The ballot would be the first country-wide vote since the U.S. troop withdrawal more than a year ago.

By-polls in Vehari, Thatta and Dadu today Posted: Polling in by-elections in constituencies PS-73-Jamshoro-cum-Dadu and PS-84-Thatta of Sindh Assembly and one Punjab Assembly seat, PP-239 Vehari VIII, will start at 8:00 today (Monday).According to Election commission, there are 153,993 registered voters in PS-73-Jamshoro-cum-Dadu constituency while the number of registered voters in PS-84-Thatta is 151,642.The number of registered voters in Punjab Assembly constituency PPP-239 Vehari VIII is 46,965.Strict measures have been adopted to ensure free and fair elections in a peaceful atmosphere.

NA, Senate sessions start today Posted: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned Senate and National Assembly sessions in Islamabad today (Monday).Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar said Senate and National Assembly will meet separately at 5:00 PM at the parliament house for regular business.President has summoned the National Assembly Session in exercise of powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.This session will be the 50th session of the 5th Parliamentary year of the incumbent National Assembly, which is completion its tenure of 16th of March.Sources said DHA bill is likely to be presented in the NA session.Sessions of both the houses would continue till first week of March.

Lahore: No more free ride in Metro Bus from today Posted: The facility of one month free traveling in Metro Bus has been withdrawn and the Punjab government has decided to impose fare on metro bus service to eliminate free recreational riders.According to sources, nominal fare of Rs 20 will be charged from every passenger using Metro Bus Service from Gajju Mata to Shahdara.

Contempt case: SC to resume hearing against Bokhari Posted: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will resume hearing of contempt case against National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chief Fasih Bokhai today.During previous hearing, the court gave him time for filing an answer and his request of exemption from attendance the proceeding of the apex court was also rejected.Meanwhile a division bench headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja will will resume hearing of OGRA corruption case. During the previous hearing, Supreme Court had ordered that Tauqeer Sadiq, former chairman of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), be deported back to Pakistan before his detention in Dubai expires on February 14.The order further states that if the process to deport Sadiq is not completed by February 14, steps should be taken to extend the detention period up to 30 days.

Azarenka beats Williams to win Qatar Open Posted: Defending champion Victoria Azarenka stunned Serena Williams 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-3 to win the Qatar Open on Sunday, earning her 16th title and ending a 10-match losing streak against the American.Azarenka will give up the No. 1 ranking to the second-ranked Williams on Monday but extended her current winning streak to 14 matches, including her second Australian Open title. More importantly, she may have turned around what has been a one-sided rivalry against Williams. Azarenka had not beaten Williams since 2009 in Miami, and had a 1-11 record against the American going into Sundays final.Azarenka broke to go up 2-1 when an erratic Williams hit one of her four double-faults, but the American ensured it was back on serve after eight games. Williams won four straight points in the tiebreaker to lead 6-5, but the Belarusian saved the set point and then won it herself with a great return.Williams dominated the second set with her powerful serve and forehand. Azarenka appeared anxious in the third falling behind 0-30 but then won the game and jumped out to a 3-0. lead. She extended it to 5-2 lead before Williams hit a great crosscourt backhand to make it 5-3 to stay the match. But serving for the match, Azarenka went up 40-0 and clinched the victory when Williams hit a forehand wide.I just wanted to fight and give it my best, give myself every opportunity I can, Azarenka said. I started with love-30 (in the third) and I was like, You have to keep it together. You have to do something. Serena was on a roll ... so I had to really step up my game. Im really glad I could turn it around and stay tough.Azarenka needs to reach the final in Dubai to have a chance at returning to top spot. If Serena reaches the final next week, Azarenka would need to beat her in the title match to return to No. 1.

Chelsea, Man City, Wigan advance in FA Cup Posted: The FA Cup produced goals rather than shocks, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Wigan scoring four times each Sunday to knock out lower-league opponents.Held to a 2-2 tie by third-tier Brentford three weeks ago, Chelsea got second-half goals from Juan Mata, Oscar, Frank Lampard and John Terry to win its fourth-round replay 4-0. Lampards goal was his 199th for the Blues, three behind the club record set by Bobby Tambling from 1959-70.Chelsea will play at Middlesbrough on Feb. 27 to decide who plays the winner of Mondays match between Manchester United and Reading.Manchester City defeated second-tier Leeds 4-0 and advanced to a quarterfinal against Barnsley. After Yaya Toure scored five minutes in, Sergio Aguero converted a penalty kick, then helped set up Carlos Tevezs second-half goal and scored the finale.Wigan beat second-tier Huddersfield 4-1 as Arouna Kone scored twice and Callum McManaman and James McArthur had one goal each, and it will play Everton or Oldham. Millwall meets Blackburn, guaranteeing there will be a second-tier club in the semifinals at Wembley Stadium in April.

Liverpool rout Swansea 5-0 in Premier League Posted: Liverpool cruised to a 5-0 victory in the Premier League on Sunday against an understrength Swansea side preparing for the League Cup final.Philippe Coutinho marked his first start by scoring the second goal after the break following captain Steven Gerrards first-half penalty kick.In a lopsided second half, Jose Enrique and Luis Suarez followed Coutinho with goals before Daniel Sturridge completed the rout by scoring Liverpools second spot kick.It was Liverpools first win over a top-10 side all season and lifted the team above Swansea into seventh place and gave manager Brendan Rodgers a resounding victory against his former team.Swansea plays Bradford in the League Cup final next Sunday.

Obama tees it up with Tiger Posted: US President Barack Obama played a round with Tiger Woods on Sunday, crowning a buddies golf trip with his long-awaited first match-up with the 14-times major champion.Obama was spending a long-weekend at a luxury resort in Florida and on Saturday took lessons from legendary coach Butch Harmon, before meeting up with golfing icon and former world number one Woods for Sundays round.White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirmed the game to reporters, saying that Obama had played with US trade representative Ron Kirk, Texan businessman Jim Crane and the former world number one Woods.Golf Worlds Tim Rosaforte, who first reported the match-up, told The Golf Channel that Woods holed out from a bunker for a birdie at the first hole, despite never having seen the Floridian resort course before.Crane is the owner of the Floridian and of the Houston Astros baseball team, and is hosting Obama for the weekend, Rosaforte said.Woods previously visited Obama in the White House in 2009.But Obama, the first African American president, and Woods, the son of a Thai mother and American father who is the first man of African American descent to win the Masters, had never played a round before Sunday.Currently the world number two behind Rory McIlroy, Woods is taking a break from the PGA Tour but will tee it up next week at the WGC Match Play Championship in Arizona.That tournament begins a swing of events Woods will use to warm up for the Masters in April, when he will resume his onslaught on Jack Nicklauss record of 18 professional major tournaments.

Pistorius' agent cancels all future races Posted: Oscar Pistorius agent has canceled all future races the athlete was contracted to take part in and says his key focus is now defending himself against the murder charge.Peet van Zyl says there is no option but to cancel Pistorius track dates indefinitely to allow Oscar to concentrate on the upcoming legal proceedings.Pistorius was arrested and charged with the Valentines Day murder of model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.He is being held at a police station in Pretoria, where agent Van Zyl visited him Sunday before announcing the double-amputee Olympians track career is now on hold.Van Zyl says Pistorius sponsorships, including with big-name brands Nike and Oakley, are safe for now. He says all parties are supportive and their contractual commitments are maintained.

Kaneria appeal against ban to resume in April Posted: Banned leg-spinner Danish Kanerias appeal against a life ban will resume on April 22 after it was adjourned by an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) disciplinary panel in December, the Pakistani players brother said on Sunday.The hearing on Dec. 10 had to be adjourned after chief witness and Kanerias former Essex county team mate, Mervyn Westfield, failed to show up.Kaneria was banned for life from playing in Britain after the ECBs disciplinary panel ruled last June that he had been involved in spot-fixing.The 32-year-old, who played 61 tests, was branded a grave danger to the game by the ECB who found him guilty of encouraging or attempting to encourage Westfield to underperform in a match in 2009.Danish is still in London and he will now decide whether to return to Pakistan or stay there till his appeal is heard, Vicky Kaneria said.Danish wants the appeal hearing to be heard so that he can prove he is innocent.The ECB could not be reached for comment.The leg-spinner, who has been suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) pending the outcome of the appeal hearing, said he wanted Westfield to appear before the five-man ECB panel.Westfield was handed a four-month prison sentence last February after pleading guilty in court to spot fixing in a match between his Essex side and Durham in September 2009.

Sammy given Windies break, Gayle misses out Posted: West Indies captain Darren Sammy and big-hitting opener Chris Gayle have been left out of the squad to face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series which starts on Friday.Sammy is rested after playing every match for the West Indies in the past two years with Dwayne Bravo taking over the captaincy.Gayle has asked to miss the ODI Series and has been granted permission accordingly, said a West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) statement.No reason was given for Gayles decision to skip the series.The West Indies endured a disappointing tour of Australia which ended last week.They lost all five one-dayers before clinching a morale-boosting 27-run win in a one-off T20 international in Brisbane in their last outing.Zimbabwe will play three ODIs against West Indies in Grenada on February 22, February 24 and February 26.The tourists will also play two Twenty20 internationals as well as two Tests.

Egypt soccer protests hit restive Port Said Posted: CAIRO (AP) - Thousands of soccer fans enforced a work stoppage Sunday in Egypts restive city of Port Said to protest government injustices, disrupting rail services and forcefully evicting workers from factories and provincial government offices.Egypts president Mohammed Morsi had declared a state of emergency and 30-day curfew in Port Said and two other Suez Canal provinces following a wave of violence that left more than 50 people dead last month. The state of emergency is still in effect, though the curfew was reduced to only two hours after residents ignored it.That unrest was set off when a court convicted and sentenced 21 people to death for involvement in a mass soccer riot in the citys main stadium on Feb. 1, 2012 that left 74 dead. Most of those killed in the melee were visiting fans of Cairos Al-Ahly team.The verdict enraged people in Port Said, where the majority of the condemned were local soccer fans, many of whom claim innocence.The ensuing security crackdown deepened a sense of persecution that residents have harbored since the stadium disaster, the worst soccer violence ever to hit Egypt.As part of the Sunday protest, members of the Green Eagles fan club, supporters of Port Saids Al-Masry team, also disrupted the citys main telephone exchange and sent students home from several schools.Several hundreds of protesters marched through the Mediterranean city at the mouth of the Suez Canal, chanting against the government and raising pictures of those killed in the violence.Port Said has always been treated unjustly over the years, a statement by the Green Eagles said.The group said the verdict exonerated state institutions including the interior ministry and the military which it said should be held responsible for failing to prevent the massacre.The citys revolt comes because of a deep sense of injustice, the statement said, adding that this was aggravated by the use of gunfire by the interior ministry against unarmed civilians under orders from the regime.The group called for retribution and compensation for those killed during the recent unrest, and a retrial for those found guilty in the soccer massacre.There was no immediate government comment on the situation in Port Said.The violence in Port Said, and the subsequent emergency measures Morsi attempted to impose are the latest sign of Egypts deepening malaise.Morsi and his government are struggling to impose order as discontent widens beyond the capital Cairo in the face of growing social and economic problems.

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