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• Islamabad: Three polling stations declared 'extremelysensitive'
• Karachi's condition improving after operation against extremists: Nisar
• PTI barred from conducting rally in Lyari, security clearance not granted
• Karachi: Rangers action, six alleged suspects taken into custody
• Lahore: People taken into custody by police released after protests
• Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey over jet downing
• PCB to held domestic T-20 series if India cancels the plan
• Pakistan cooperating with int'l community against extremism: PM Nawaz
• MQM workers united despite rumors of 'minus one': Rabta Committee
• Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Swat
• In pursuit of rights, transgender community takes to streets
• Karachi: Mobile phone service closed, pillion riding banned for LB polls
• Karachi: 23 including MQM workers arrested for extortion, target killing
• Imran Khan in joint rally with Siraj: MQM faces 'minus one' threat from within
• Sindh: CNG stations to remain closed for 4 days a week

Islamabad: Three polling stations declared 'extremelysensitive' Posted: ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Three polling stations for the Local Government (LG) polls in Islamabad have been declared as ‘extremely sensitive’ by the law enforcement agencies warning that there is a security threat to these stations where any serious attack can occur.A single polling station at Federal Government Boys Higher Secondary School number 1 in Aabpara, while 2 stations at Government Model College for Boys in Tarnol have been declared as sensitive.Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s (PML-N) candidate Chaudhry Wajid Ayub and independent candidate Malik Rizwan will be contesting for the Chairman position at Tarnol’s polling station while PML-N’s candidate Jawad Bin Noor and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Anjum Shehzad Tanoli will be contesting for the Chairman position at the Aabpara polling station.Voters of both areas have demanded that stringent security arrangements should be made so that people may exercise their voting rights without any fear.

Karachi's condition improving after operation against extremists: Nisar Posted: WAH CANTT (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday stated that Karachi’s conditions were improving since an effective operation was launched against extremist elements in the city. Nisar also stated that the operation will be intensified in the coming days.Speaking with the media at Wah Cantt, the Interior Minister said that Karachi’s situation required an operation, which was started after a complete consensus with all the political parties.Nisar stated that the government was ready to make amends if Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have any reservations regarding the ongoing operation.Referring to the targeted oppression against journalist community in the city, Nisar stated that journalists were being murdered in the city a few years back and nobody was willing to register their cases. Nisar further stated that regarding the matter of provision of security to journalists, the Federal government is already discussing the matter with Provincial government.

PTI barred from conducting rally in Lyari, security clearance not granted Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday has been barred from conducting a rally in Lyari as the administration refused to grant a security clearance for the gathering. The Deputy Commissioner of East Karachi issued a letter to the Secretary of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stating that no Parliamentarian was allowed to directly participate in the electoral campaigns.The Deputy Commissioner stated that PTI chairman Imran Khan had violated ECP’s code of conduct for the Local Government (LG) polls by holding the rally, referencing Khan’s earlier address to a gathering at Shahrah-e-Faisal.The District Returning Officer (DRO) has also issued a copy of the letter to the Governor, Chief Secretary, Inspector General (IG) Sindh and Commissioner Karachi. A request has been made in the letter to the ECP to take action against Khan. The letter also stated that PTI had not requested any permission for their earlier rally.The PTI chairman will address the ISF convention at 10:00 AM today (Sunday) at Korangi Expressway. He will also reach Kakari ground Lyari at around 1:30 PM and is expected to address the rally. However, clearance for the address is yet to be granted. Khan will also visit Five Star Chowrangi North Nazimabad and Abul Hassan Isfahani road.Meanwhile, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has also announced to conduct a rally in Karachi which will leave from Bilawal Chowrangi. The rally will be led by the Central and Provincial leadership of the party.Earlier on Saturday, in joint rally with Jamaat Islami (JI), PTI chairman had lashed out at the ECP once again, saying that stopping party chairman from election campaign is dictatorship and not democracy.Khan said two cases have already been registered and that it seems a third First Information Report (FIR) is in order. He said the ECP is destroying democracy.Addressing the campaign rally at Shahra-e-Faisal, PTI chief had asked why he was being stopped from election campaign when he doesn’t hold any office.

Karachi: Rangers action, six alleged suspects taken into custody Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – Six alleged suspects were taken into custody during Rangers’ action conducted in Lyari Salar Compound area of Karachi late Saturday night. Two of the alleged suspects are said to be linked to a political party.Meanwhile police have also arrested 10 suspects wanted in numerous criminal cases from Pirabad and Super Highway area.Fight against lawlessness that prevailed in the city of Karachi has intensified after an operation was started in the city by the Rangers nearly two years ago. Target killings, extortion cases and killings have reduced as the hunt for felons continues.In a performance report released by the Rangers earlier this year, the law enforcement agency stated that 10,353 suspects had been arrested while 7,312 weapons and 34, 8978 rounds of ammunition were recovered. Out of these suspects, 4,950 suspects were prosecuted for crimes.

Lahore: People taken into custody by police released after protests Posted: LAHORE (Dunya News) – Police early Sunday morning released 45 people including 3 journalists that it had earlier taken into custody after protests by residents of the area. Police had earlier taken the individuals into custody during a search operation of a private hostel in Race Course area of Lahore. Police officials had said that the individuals were taken into custody after they failed to provide their identification documents while those in custody refuted these claims saying they were being held even though complete documents were with them. A doctor, a Returning Officer and five lawyers were among those being held while a police Sub-Inspector, an Assistant Sub-Inspector and a constable were also among those taken into custody by the police. Residents of the area severely protested outside the station against the unwarranted act of police.Lahore Press Club’s President Arshad Ansari also arrived at the Race Course police station. Speaking on the matter, Ansari stated that the individuals in custody were not terrorists. Ansari further stated that this act of police brutality against journalists should be severely condemned and was a blatant example of state terrorism.The Station House Officer (SHO) of the Race Course police station Rizwan Latif was not available for comment earlier and had even switched off his mobile phone.President of the Lahore Press Club had warned that they will surround the police station if those in custody were not released soon.

Russia announces economic sanctions against Turkey over jet downing Posted: MOSCOW (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a decree adopting a series of retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over the downing of a Russian warplane on the Syrian border.The sanctions are aimed at ensuring national security and that of Russian citizens and included a ban on charter flights between the two countries and on Russian businesses hiring any new Turkish nationals as well as import restrictions on certain Turkish goods, according to a text of the decree released by the Kremlin.Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had expressed sadness over an incident which has severely strained relations, saying that we wish it had never happened.The new measures come into effect from January 1, according to the decree which adds that organisations under Turkish jurisdiction will also find their ability to operate in Russia curtailed.Furthermore, certain types of goods from the Turkish republic will be subject to bans or limitations. The list of affected goods has not yet been made public.The Kremlins press service said Putin had also instructed the government to define a list of goods and services to which the economic measures against (Ankara) do not apply.It added that alongside measures banning charter traffic between Russia and Turkey Putin urged Russian tour operators to refrain from proposing products to Russian citizens involving a visit to Turkish territory.In addition, Turkish airlines will have to undergo increased controls in Russia for security reasons.The decree also officially confirms that Turks will have to apply for visas to visit Russia, a move which Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had announced Friday.Tuesdays downing of a Sukhoi 24 jet on the border with Syria on Tuesday has caused a crisis in bilateral relations.NATO member Turkey blasted the Russian jet out of the sky after claiming it crossed into its airspace and ignored several warnings to change course, but Putin furiously denied the claims and demanded an apology which Erdogan has rejected.Putin, whose government supports the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad whereas Ankara backs rebels fighting to topple him, described the incident as a stab in the back committed by accomplices of terrorists.

PCB to held domestic T-20 series if India cancels the plan Posted: LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday has decided to hold domestic T-20 series if the plans of series with India get cancelled. PCB is planning T-20 of 5 domestic teams, reported Dunya News.According to details, PCB officials said that the series with India is still doubtful and it has now become necessary for PCB to make some alternative plan.Also read:Indo-Pakistan cricket series unlikely, claim Indian mediaIndian media on Saturday have claimed that there is no chance of Pakistan-India cricket series that was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka in coming December, reported Times of India.The infuriated Indian media who were unable to digest the friendly relations with Pakistan through cricket finally gave another statement, claiming to have cancelled the series.Quoting the Interior Ministry‘s sources, Indian media reported that the Indian nation is against Pakistan, therefore, no cricket can be played in the current situation.Earlier today, the fanatics of Hindu extremist party Shiv Sena once again launched a full-fledged attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for going ahead with the India-Pakistan bilateral series.Indian media along with extremists started criticizing the series after the governments of both countries allowed their respective cricket boards. The workers of Shiv Sena showed great fury over holding series and threatened the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) authorities of severe consequences if they don’t mull their decision.Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla had on Thursday confirmed that Sri Lanka has been decided as the neutral venue for the much-anticipated series between India and Pakistan next month.Shukla‘s comments came hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had given his nod for his country s cricket squad to play series against India in Sri Lanka.Earlier, a day after Indian media‘s rant against their government‘s decision to play series against Pakistan in Sri Lanka next month, New Delhi took a u-turn on Friday and now the cricket fans will have to wait a bit longer on the decision by the Indian government to allow a series to take place.The official spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Vikas Swarup, stated that no decision has been made for the Indo-Pak cricket series.According to Indian media sources, the first assessment and clearance have to be given by the Ministry of External Affairs. If the MEA clears the proposal, then the Home Ministry may send an advance security liaison team to the country where it may be held.Further, the workers of Shiv Sena had also affected the planned meeting of BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chiefs by storming the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to protest against PCB chief Shahryar Khan’s visit however, the session was rescheduled in New Delhi the very next day.

Pakistan cooperating with int'l community against extremism: PM Nawaz Posted: VALLETTA (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan not only condemns every kind of terrorism in the world but is also fully cooperating with the international community to deal with violent extremism, Dunya News reported.According to details, the Commonwealth Summit in Malta concluded with heads of 53 states strongly condemning all kinds of terrorism. The summit discussed various issues including terrorism.PM Nawaz while addressing the summit said Pakistan is completely following the conditions of the United Nations Security Council. He said Pakistan has sacrificed over 50 thousand people to the fight against terrorism.The Prime Minister told that an operation Zarb-e-Azb against terrorism was started 2 years ago which has left the terrorists paralyzed.Emphasizing the need of international level strategy to deal with terrorism, PM Nawaz said Pakistan praises the efforts made on international level to deal with the outfits like ISIS.Addressing the anti-polio session, PM Nawaz said Pakistan has taken several steps to save the future generations from polio. He said Pakistan is running a full campaign including creating awareness among the parents, adding that members of civil society, media and religious leaders are also included in the campaign.Nawaz Sharif said a network of anti-polio health workers has been formed. He said security is being provided to the health workers that administer the polio vaccine among the children, adding that their goal is not to miss any child from the vaccination drive.He hoped for Commonwealth’s support in ending the polio endemic from Pakistan.

MQM workers united despite rumors of 'minus one': Rabta Committee Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) Rabta Committee urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader to concentrate on his own politics and not to meddle in affairs of MQM. He said that despite propaganda of ‘minus one’ party workers continue to have full faith in the party.Underlining party workers confidence in MQM, the party’s Rabta Committee issued a statement in response to Imran Khan’s claim.The Rabta Committee stated that Imran Khan should run his own political campaign and should not worry about Altaf Hussain. In a statement it was said that if Imran Khan cannot listen to or see Altaf Hussain’s statement then it is his problem.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Swat Posted: SWAT (Dunya News) – Swat has been jolted with earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on Saturday, reported Dunya News.Reportedly, the quake was felt in Swat and its surroundings. Fear and panic has gripped the residents as people came out of their houses reciting Kalma.Read more:Lahore, various cities of Punjab rattled by earthquake once againAccording to seismological center, the epicenter of quake was Hindu Kush Mountains at a depth of 10km.It is pertinent to mention that earthquake of more than magnitude of 8 on Richter scale has already shook Lahore a few days ago.

In pursuit of rights, transgender community takes to streets Posted: LAHORE (Dunya News) – The transgender community on Saturday took to streets to demand basic rights and led a rally from Lahore Press Club to the Punjab Assembly, Dunya News reported.According to details, the transgender persons, locally known as Khawaja Siras, protested against lack of employment, education, healthcare and basic facilities available to ordinary citizens.They also protested against exploitation, abuse and extortion at the hands of the policemen. Reportedly, a large number of transgender persons started a rally at the Press Club and demonstrated in the traditional style before leading on to the Punjab Assembly.The demonstrators kept clapping and chanting loud slogans. They demanded a quota in government jobs for them and a share in the welfare fund budget.The transgender community members also seemed angry at the attitude of the police and demanded a halt to ongoing arrests. The protest caused the severe traffic jam at the Mall Road.After two hours of the sit-in outside the Assembly Hall, the police assured to accept their demands following which they ended the sit-in.

Karachi: Mobile phone service closed, pillion riding banned for LB polls Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – Considerations of ban on mobile phone service and pillion riding have emerged as local body polls draw near. A session of apex committee will convene on Monday to discuss regional security, reported Dunya News.Third phase of local body polls will commence on December 5. A session of apex committee has been called in which decisions to ban mobile phone service and pillion riding will be mulled over. A final decision will be reached over Army’s role in security duties while general security of the metropolitan city will also be discussed.

Karachi: 23 including MQM workers arrested for extortion, target killing Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – Rangers arrested six suspects of target killing, gang war and extortion on Saturday. The suspects include four workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), reported Dunya News.According to the details, Rangers Sindh raided Korangi, MA Jinnah Road and II Chandrigar areas of Karachi on secret tip. During the operation, rangers arrested Sector In-charge MQM Waseem Ahmed, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Waseem and Asghar Yaqoob from Korangi. Rangers also arrested Aqeel who is members of Labour Division committee of MQM. Aqeel was arrested on the complaints by employees. The employees complained that the suspect used to extort money from their salaries.Rangers also arrested target killer of Aziz Baloch group of Lyari gang war named Riaz. Arrested target killer has confessed to killing five men. According to the rangers spokesman, arrested suspects will be in custody for 90 days to be presented in Anti-Terrorism Court. Ten other suspects got arrested from Ittehad Town area of Karachi. Rangers recovered arms from terrorists’ hide-out and transferred the arrested criminals to an unknown place for the investigation.

Imran Khan in joint rally with Siraj: MQM faces 'minus one' threat from within Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – In joint rally with Jamaat Islami (JI), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan lashed out at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) once again on Saturday, saying that stopping party chairman from election campaign is dictatorship and not democracy.Khan said two cases have already been registered and that it seems a third First Information Report (FIR) is in order. He said the ECP is destroying democracy.Addressing the campaign rally at Shahra-e-Faisal, PTI chief asked why he is being stopped from election campaign when he doesn’t hold any office.“Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced a package of Rs 40 billion, did anyone stop him?” he asked. “Was ECP asleep when PM Nawaz announced Rs 2.5 billion package in Lodhran and Benazir Income Support cards were distributed in NA-122?”He said ECP should name one country where a party chairman is stopped form going into his people. The PTI chief said that peace will restore in Karachi and Pakistan will progress with everyone coming together.Imran Khan said only those can bring peace in Karachi who can improve the policing and law enforcement system. Criticising Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), he said he witnessed an MQM rally for the first time, adding that MQM faces the threat of ‘minus one’ from within and not from outside.Addressing the same rally, Jamaat chief Sirajul Haq said that December 5 is the day of both the ‘revolution’ and ‘change’. He said it appears a new Karachi is coming into existence, calling on the people to vote against ‘corrupt mafia’ and ‘status quo’ on December 5.Sirajul Haq said his party will make Karachi a beautiful city like Istanbul “because Karachi has suffered enough in past 30 years.”“Today is the flood of youngsters’ passion”, he said, adding that citizens will be given rights at their door steps.The PTI chief ended the rally at New M.A. Jinnah Road after seeing the number of participants reducing while Jamaat’s rally went onwards to the Mazaar-e-Quaid.Imran Khan addressed the participants once again at this point and said people said Karachi’s mayor should be one of them. “Aren’t I one of you?” he asked, adding that he isn’t a foreign national and carries only the Pakistani passport.He said there will be no need of Rangers in the city if the police become apolitical.

Sindh: CNG stations to remain closed for 4 days a week Posted: KARACHI (Dunya News) – CNG stations will remain close in Karachi for 4 days instead of 3 in the upcoming days, reported Dunya News.Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had demanded to levy an additional tax of Rs 4 billion from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). SSGC will now obtain the amount as per order of FBR.In a sign of protest against the additional tax, CNG stations will remain close on December 1. On the other hand, according to new schedule, CNG stations will remain close for 4 days in Sindh.

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