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• Oldest manuscripts of Holy Quran identical to modern day manuscripts
• Sit-ins were not for rigging but for resignation of Prime Minister: Javed Hashmi
• Gold rates reduced by Rs2,000 per tola
• Karachi: Citizens deprived of electricity for past 24 hours
• PTA orders shutdown of Blackberry services from November 30
• Wahab Riaz pulls out of T20 series with Sri Lanka
• Afghan-Taliban talks set for July 30 in China
• Tent owners demand rent, assured of payment by PTI
• PPP hasn't withdrawn its rigging claim: Khurshid Shah
• Should Imran Khan apologize after inquiry commission report: Dunya poll
• PTI decides not to apologize for rigging allegations proven wrong
• MQM to challenge Imran Khan's membership of parliament
• All Pakistan Traders Association calls for country wide protest on witholding tax
• Risk of further devastation if Indian releases water: NDMA
• Lack of sponsors: Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe postponed

Oldest manuscripts of Holy Quran identical to modern day manuscripts Posted: LAHORE (WebDesk) –A new discovery in England took the entire Muslim community of the world by storm. Two leaves of the Holy Quran kept at the University of Birmingham’s Cadbury Research Library have been identified by researchers as being the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Holy Quran. Researchers dated the manuscripts, with 95% certainty, between 568 and 645 AD after using radiocarbon dating technology. This makes the manuscript at least 1,370 years old.According to the researchers, the dates point to the possibility that the manuscript might have been written at the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and it is being suggested that these Holy Quran’s manuscripts may have been written by a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). According to the Muslims, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the revelations of the Holy Quran between 610 and 632, which strongly suggests that this might be true.Professor David Thomas, Professor of Christianity and Islam at the University of Birmingham, in regards to this, stated “The person who actually wrote it could well have known Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He would have seen Him (PBUH) probably; he would maybe have heard Him (PBUH) preach. He may have known Him (PBUH) personally - and that really is quite a thought to conjure with, he says.The text in the manuscript is written in Arabic Hijazi script and is clearly legible. The manuscripts contain verses 17-31 of the Surah 18 which is Surah Al-Kahf, final eight verses 91-98 of Surah 19 which is Surah Maryam and first 40 of verses Surah 20 which is Surah Ta’ha. An interesting thing, apart from the date of the manuscripts itself, is that the text of the manuscript is identical to the text in modern day manuscripts of the Holy Quran. A side by side comparison of the old and modern day manuscripts shows that not a single word in the oldest manuscripts differ from the manuscripts we read nowadays which means that the word of the Holy Quran has remain unchanged from when it was written in the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) more than 1400 years ago.Professor Thomas said These portions must have been in a form that is very close to the form of the Quran read today, supporting the view that the text has undergone little or no alteration and that it can be dated to a point very close to the time it was believed to be revealed.The manuscripts were being kept in the Mingana Collection of Middle Eastern manuscripts in the library along with other Middle Eastern books and documents and had been unrecognized as being so old for almost a century. The tests were conducted by the Oxford University using Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit. The text in the manuscript is written in ink on sheep or goat skin.Researchers stated that they did “in their wildest dream” expect the text to be so old. British Librarys expert on such manuscripts, Dr Muhammad Isa Waley, Lead Curator for Persian and Turkish Manuscripts at the British Library, said this exciting discovery would make Muslims rejoice.

Sit-ins were not for rigging but for resignation of Prime Minister: Javed Hashmi Posted: (Web Desk) – Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Javed Hashmi said on Friday that sit-in were not organized for the purpose of protesting against the rigging but rather for obtaining the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, reported Dunya News.Talking to Ajmal Jami in Dunya News special transmission, he said that the sit-in episode was the walking example of how political elements worked in Pakistan.He called the sit-ins a black spot in history of Pakistan.When asked about as to who scripted the sit-ins, Javed Hashmi said that Imran Khan and Tahir ul Qadri were mere puppets in the greater scheme of things.He said that both political leaders were in the situation for their own personal gains whether it was to acquire ‘seat of Prime Minister’ or ‘revolution’.Javed Hashmi also alleged that he had received a call from former ISI chief General Shuja Pasha when he had stepped down from the container on a certain day.He alleged that General Shuja Pasha had said that he had visited home of PTI leader Shafqat Mehmood. Javed Hashmi said that Shafqat Mehmood was not in favour of sit-ins but afterwards he approved of the protests.Javed Hashmi also said that Imran Khan had demanded that a guarantor be appointed for the deal during the negotiations. He said Javed Hashmi said that such a practice was condemnable as commander in chief should not be involved in politics.He also said that Imran Khan did not listen to his close aids and the instructions ‘came from somewhere else’.

Gold rates reduced by Rs2,000 per tola Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – Gold prices have fallen in world market by more than Rs2,000 in the past week, reported Dunya News on Friday.The price drop comes as a pleasant surprise as the marriage season has arrived. Gold prices have fallen to an all time low in 5 years.Shopkeepers are saying that once deserted gold shops are now being frequented by customers.

Karachi: Citizens deprived of electricity for past 24 hours Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – City of Karachi is facing acute shortage of electricity for the past 24 hours due to technical fault on Friday. Citizens are facing problems as the outage has affected daily life, reported Dunya News.The current technical problems have been caused by the outpour of rain as blessing became a curse for the citizens of metropolis.Due to faults in feeders and cables, many regions of Karachi have been without electricity.Gulistan-e-Johar, Federal B-Area, Korangi and Malir are without electricity while posh area like Defence Housing Authority (DHA) is also suffering from the same fate.Shopkeepers are also suffering from losses as lack of electricity has forced them to use generators which is expensive if used for long periods.Citizens are saying that Met has predicted rain in the coming days adding that if K-Electric does not take precautionary measures then it might spell trouble for the citizens of the city.

PTA orders shutdown of Blackberry services from November 30 Posted: ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News, Web Desk) – Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has on Friday ordered all the mobile phone operators in a letter to shutdown the Blackberry services from November 30, reported Dunya News.According to sources, Pakistan’s monitoring system cannot check the business enterprise services. Therefore, the decision to shutdown Blackberry services has been made due to security reasons. Letter has been written to all the mobile phone operators. Blackberry internet services will remain available for the Blackberry users.

Wahab Riaz pulls out of T20 series with Sri Lanka Posted: LAHORE: (Web Desk, Dunya News) – Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has on Friday pulled out of the Twenty20 series with Sri Lanka due to injury. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also confirmed his unavailability, reported Dunya News.Fast bowler, who had returned from Sri Lanka after suffering an injury and failed to join the team for One-Day International (ODI) series, has now pulled out of the T20 series as well. Wahab Riaz had been hit with a ball on his hand. Though he started to bowl again after getting the green signal from the doctor, felt strain in his hand while practicing at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).Fearing a serious injury, Wahab Riaz pulled out from the T20 series and PCB has now also confirmed it. PCB has already nominated Ziaul Haque as Wahab Riaz’s substitute for the series. The young fast bowler will now visit Sri Lanka for the 2-match T20 series.

Afghan-Taliban talks set for July 30 in China Posted: KABUL (AP): The second round of official talks between representatives of the Kabul government and the Taliban, aimed at ending the 14-year war, will take place on July 30 in China, an Afghan official said today.The two sides are still working out the details such as the list of attendants, which should be finalized in the coming days, said Mohammad Ismail Qasimyar of the High Peace Council, the body charged with negotiating a settlement with the insurgents.Qasimyar told that Kabul would request a temporary cease-fire in the fighting, which has intensified following the April launch of the Talibans warm-weather offensive.We are willing to enter into a cease-fire and it would be a good test to see if fighters on the ground are willing to accept a cease-fire directive from the Taliban leadership, he said.The first round of official face-to-face talks took place in Islamabad on July 7, supervised by American and Chinese representatives. They followed several informal contacts since President Ashraf Ghani came into office last year. Ghani has made peace talks with the Taliban a priority.Ghanis deputy spokesman Zafar Hashemi would not confirm details of the next round of talks but said the president is seeking that those representing the Afghan side include people from all sectors of society — women, civil society, peace activists as well as jihadi leaders who fought against the Soviet invasion and the Talibans 1996-2001 regime.Hashemi said Ghani has special concerns that women be represented because of the fears that people have had that the protections for women will be compromised in a peace deal.Spokesman for the High Peace Council, lawmaker Shazada Shahid, said at least one woman will be on the government team.He also said the Taliban had made several demands of their own in the talks so far, including the removal of Taliban names from U.N. and U.S. blacklists, which would enable their members to travel internationally.

Tent owners demand rent, assured of payment by PTI Posted: ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faces yet another ordeal as tent owners went to Bani Gala to demand their payment. The ordeal adds to Imran Khan who also has to contend with voting on his membership of National Assembly, reported Dunya News.After DJ Butt Saga, Imran Khan lands into yet another spot of bother as tent owners who rented out their equipment to PTI during sit-in have demanded their payments. Ishtiaq Ahmed said that the party owes him 4.6 million rupees.PTI leader Naeem ul Haq has assured the traders that they payment shall be made after which they agreed to return.On the other hand, another problem rears its head for Imran Khan as the membership of those that were absent in the 8 months will come under debate in parliament. The decision will tell whether PTI members will sit on parliament or not.

PPP hasn't withdrawn its rigging claim: Khurshid Shah Posted: ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah has on Friday said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) hasn’t yet withdrawn its rigging claim. However, he said that the party had accepted the judicial commission’s report despite reservations on Election 2013, reported Dunya News.Talking to media today in Islamabad, Khurshid Shah said that PPP was still firm on its stance regarding rigging. He said that PPP was a party in the commission and stood with Imran Khan but left him after he aligned himself with Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr. Tahirul Qadri and attacking the parliament.Shah said that Imran Khan did the right thing by accepting the judicial commission’s report. He said that the government should immediately present the report in the parliament.Opposition Leader said that though the commission’s report has vindicated the government’s stance yet the rulers should remain humble. He said that PPP is not friendly to the government but friendly to democracy.“The question of apology over the allegations is between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan. Dictators have ruled this country in the past and graver mistakes have been made. Imran Khan’s mistake of sitting on the container for 5 months was smaller in fact”, he said.PPP leader said that his party had opposed acceptance of PTI’s resignations and had even opposed the moves by Jamiat Ulema Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to get PTI’s resignations accepted.

Should Imran Khan apologize after inquiry commission report: Dunya poll Posted: LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan had said that he would apologize for his rigging allegations if proven wrong. He had said that he just wanted investigations of the elections and though he felt that all his allegations were right but he would apologize for the allegations if proven wrong.However, in a decision made by the PTI leaders meeting in Islamabad today, the party has decided not to apologize for their stance and considered the very establishment of the judicial commission a vindication of their stance. Claiming victory, the party decided not to apologize for their allegations on any of those alleged of being allegedly involved in the alleged rigging.Also Read: PTI decides not to apologize for rigging allegations proven wrongDunya News has initiated an opinion poll on Facebook and its website in this regard to know the opinion of the public. You can comment on the Facebook post in order to get your opinion registered on whether you want Imran Khan to apologize for his allegations or can respond in negative if you also feel that the commission’s report is a vindication of PTI’s stance. Opposition Leader Khurshid Shah has said, however, that it is between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan. He said that dictators have ruled this country in the past and graver mistakes were made. Imran Khan has made the smalled mistake in fact, he said.

PTI decides not to apologize for rigging allegations proven wrong Posted: LAHORE: (Dunya News) – Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan had previously said that he would apologize for all the rigging allegations if proven wrong. However, the party has now decided that they won’t be apologizing for any allegations and will instead claim victory over the very establishment of the commission, reported Dunya News.In a meeting of PTI leadership held in Islamabad, the party decided not to apologize for the allegations but instead to claim victory over the establishment of the commission. PTI leader Asad Umar said that even the commission has said in its report that it was PTI’s right to get the allegations inquired.Although some of the government officials want Imran Khan to apologize but Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that there was no need for an apology.However, Imran Khan’s own decision has not yet been made public whether he would apologize for the allegations or simply declare this commitment also as a ‘political statement’ like the ’35 puncture’ allegation.

MQM to challenge Imran Khan's membership of parliament Posted: KARACHI: (Dunya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has on Friday decided to challenge the membership of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan. MQM has decided to challenge Imran Khan’s membership of the parliament under Article 62 of the constitution. MQM leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that Imran Khan not only lied to the nation but also wasted the time and money of the people, reported Dunya News.Holding a press conference at the Khurshid Begum Secretariat, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui announced to challenge Imran Khan’s membership in the court. “Nation has every right to know, after the judicial commission’s decision, the person who was behind Imran Khan’s sit-in”, he said.Talking on this occasion, MQM Rabita Committee member Kanwar Naveed said that Chief Election Commission, Speaker National Assembly and Supreme Court have been contacted with complete proofs to get Imran Khan disqualified under Article 62.Rabita Committee members said that it was the duty of the ECP and the judiciary to hold Imran Khan accountable for the lies Imran Khan has told.

All Pakistan Traders Association calls for country wide protest on witholding tax Posted: LAHORE (Dunya News) -- All Pakistan Traders Association on Friday called for a country wide protest against withholding tax on August 1, reported Dunya News.According to a unanimous decision at a conference of All Pakistan Traders Association, government is not paying attention to the appeals of traders for withdrawing withholding tax for which it is issuing a shutter down call.The shutter down will be observed country wide which will include all traders, it is learnt.

Risk of further devastation if Indian releases water: NDMA Posted: ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned on Friday that Pakistan faces threat of further devastation if India decides to release water. NDMA has asked for army’s assistance for evacuation of people in case of flood, reported Dunya News.According to NDMA, streams and rivers of upper Khyber Pakhtunkwa (KP) and Punjab face overflow from the monsoon rains.Directions have been issued to immediately evacuate all settlements near rivers and streams.In India, monsoon season has begun and due to heavy rains, considerations are underway to release water in Pakistan.NDMA has asked for army’s assistance for evacuation of people in case of flood.

Lack of sponsors: Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe postponed Posted: LAHORE: (Dunya News, Web Desk) – Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe has on Friday been cancelled due to lack of sponsors. Pakistan Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket decided to postpone the series with mutual consent, reported Dunya News.According to details, Zimbabwe was having problems in getting sponsorship for the tour. Finally, the two boards mutually agreed on postponing the series.Pakistan was expected to tour Zimbabwe in August where they were to play 3 One-Day Internationals (ODI) and 2 Twenty20.

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