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Sunday, January 1, 2017

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Karachi: 20 injured in aerial firing incidents on new year night

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KARACHI (Dunya News) - 20 people were injured in aerial firing and fire work incidents on new year night in Karachi despite the ban, reported Dunya News.Aerial firing incidents were recorded in areas of Liaquatabad, Defence, Jackson, Orangi Town, Machar Colony, Baldia Town, Lyari, PIB and Kashmir Road.According to hospital sources, a woman named Afshan also got injured. On the other hand, 13 people, including 2 policemen were arrested for doing aerial firing.

Javed Hashmi makes shocking revelations

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - The former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Javed Hashmi made some shocking revelations on Saturday as he told thatImran Khan meant judicial martial law when he said umpire will raise the finger, reported Dunya News.Hashmi was part of PTI when they did sit-in back in 2014. He told that former Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Nasir-ul-Mulk had also called a meeting of judges and had also decided the date for new elections.The law experts said that there should be inquiry to find out if the revelations were true. He made these claims in Dunya TV programs, as he also took names of General Raheel Sharif, General Zaheer and General Tariq.Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira said that army and courts should make their positions clear regarding the matter.Ali Ahmad Kurd said that Supreme Court (SC) should be given a show cause notice and all institutions must answer.

England's Jennings prepared to take on former compatriots

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LONDON (AFP) - England opener Keaton Jennings is not fussed about the possibility of facing his fellow South Africans in a test series next July, he told The Times on Saturday.The 24-year-old -- son of former South Africa wicketkeeper Ray Jennings -- added that should he be selected he is prepared for a lot of attention being focused on him.Barring a drop in form for his county Durham -- who have been relegated to the second tier after being bailed-out by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) -- he should be selected after making a century on his debut in the recent fourth Test against India and a half century in the fifth and final Test.His performances were a rare highlight in the series which England lost 4-0 and cast doubt on whether his opening partner Alistair Cook will remain as captain.I dont think it will feel weird playing against South Africa, but I know that the intensity around that will be heightened, said Jennings, who will probably also face some old team-mates from the Gauteng Province side whom he played for in 2011 and in the same year skippered the South Africa Under-19 side on a tour of England.There will be all the chat again about my nationality. And if I do play I will have to make sure I handle that and be calm, settled and focused.Jennings, who is playing for his home county as his mother hails from Sunderland in the north east of England, said he is prepared to drop down the order should his services not be required to open.Id be happy to bat at No 10 and be a fielder, said Jennings, who will skipper the England second team squad the Lions on their tour of Sri Lanka next month.Just to have the opportunity to play Test cricket, whether Im playing in my preferred role or something slightly out of the norm.If the opportunity is there in July to bat at No 3 and that is what (England coach) Trevor Bayliss or Cook want me to do then I will bite their hand off.Jennings, who qualified for England through the old four year residency rule, admitted he had been taken aback by some of the reaction to his agreeing to represent England and not the Proteas.I think social media gives people an opportunity to voice opinions that I dont really want to read, he said.Social media is great but people voice their opinions in the wrong way sometimes. There was a backlash to my background but mostly I have had a lot of support.Jennings protests that it is not South Africa which he considers his home but Durham.South Africa isnt home any more actually, said Jennings, who is also studying for an accountancy degree.My mum and dad said the other day about me going back to the UK and I corrected them. No. I am going home, thats my home, I said.The northeast of England is where I have bought property and where my local pub is and I have my usual order in the local pub and I know my way around.When I come back to South Africa now, I drive round using GPS because I dont know my way.

Injury keeps refreshed Broom in New Zealand squad

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WELLINGTON (AFP) - Neil Brooms return to international cricket was extended Sunday when he was named to replace the injured Martin Guptill in the New Zealand Twenty20 squad to play Bangladesh.Guptill pulled a hamstring while running between the wickets in Saturdays third one-day international, which New Zealand won by eight wickets to seal the ODI series 3-0.Broom, who had been out of international cricket since early 2010, was recalled to the New Zealand ODI squad while Ross Taylor recovers from surgery, and produced scores of 22, 109 not out and 97.Coach Mike Hesson said with that form the 33-year-old Broom was the obvious replacement for Guptill in the three T20s.We needed to replace an attacking opening batsmen and with Neils experience opening in the T20 format and his current form he was a ready-made replacement, Hesson said.Guptill could be sidelined for up to four weeks with Hesson hopeful he will have recovered in time for the ODI series against Australia which starts on January 30.The first of three T20 matches against Bangladesh will be played in Napier on Tuesday.

Russia gets UN backing for Syria truce, Kazakhstan talks

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BEIRUT (AFP) - A ceasefire held across most of Syria on Saturday as Russia and Turkey secured unanimous passage of a UN resolution backing their efforts to jumpstart talks aimed at ending the nearly six-year conflict.The Security Council resolution aims to pave the way for talks next month in Kazakhstans capital Astana, under the aegis of Russia and Iran -- both Syrian government supporters -- and of rebel backer Turkey.Turkey and Russia say the talks will supplement, not replace, UN-backed peace efforts, including negotiations set to resume February 8 in Geneva.The text of the UN measure welcomes and supports the efforts by Russia and Turkey to end violence in Syria and jumpstart a political process. It hails the Astana talks as an important step.The measure also calls for the rapid, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid in Syria.Russia and Turkey brokered the current ceasefire and, while backing opposing forces in the conflict, have been working increasingly closely on Syria, including to allow evacuations from the besieged city of Aleppo.Washington has been conspicuously absent from the new process but has called the truce positive. Moscow has said it hoped to bring US President-elect Donald Trumps administration on board once he takes office in January.Russias UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin had earlier voiced hope the Security Council would endorse the planned talks in Kazakhstan and back the resolution unanimously.But several council members had demanded clarifications over the reach of the resolution, what it would mean for the UN talks, how it might affect rebels recently ousted from Aleppo, and what it would mean for humanitarian aid.The French Foreign Ministry expressed hope the ceasefire would be fully respected, calling for a prompt resumption of political negotiations brokered by the UN.The unanimous adoption of Resolution 2336 demonstrates how important implementing a ceasefire in Syria truly is for the international community, the statement added.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a British-based monitor of the war, said that most of Syria remained calm, despite limited clashes.Two children were killed in the evening hours by regime artillery fire targeting rebel territory near Aleppo, the observatory said.The government in Damascus called the ceasefire a real opportunity to find a political solution to a war that has claimed more than 310,000 lives and displaced millions since it began in March 2011 with protests against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.Clashes were reported around Wadi Barada near Damascus, and the southern city of Daraa, where one opposition fighter was killed.The fighting in Wadi Barada has led to water shortages that have affected four million people in the capital.Five rebel fighters and two civilians have been killed in Wadi Barada and the rebel bastion of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus since the truce started on Friday, said Syrian Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman.The Observatory said a total of 60,000 people were killed in violence across Syria in 2016, more than 13,000 of them civilians.The forces in Wadi Barada include Fateh al-Sham Front, previously known as Al-Nusra Front. That group and the Islamic State group are excluded from the truce.- Iran urges vigilance -==========================Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem held talks in key ally Iran with President Hassan Rouhani and the Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Shamkhani.Rouhani said vigilance was needed to ensure that the rebels not reorganize.The official IRNA news agency also quoted Shamkhani as warning that any political solution to the Syria conflict must not lead to the weakening of the Damascus government.Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he would reduce Moscows military contingent in Syria, which has been fighting to bolster the government since last year.But he added Russia would continue to fight terrorism and maintain its support for Assads government.

Mourinho salutes Old Trafford faithful

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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho saluted the Old Trafford crowd and said they swept his side to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough.Grant Leadbitters goal after 67 minutes gave Aitor Karankas unfancied visitors a surprise advantage until Anthony Martial swept home on 85 minutes and Paul Pogba won it 87 seconds later with a fine header.The late turnaround -- reminiscent of the glory years of the watching Alex Ferguson on his 75th birthday -- sealed Uniteds fifth consecutive Premier League victory and they are now unbeaten in 12 matches in all competitions.A delighted Mourinho believes the atmosphere inside the Theatre of Dreams eventually made all the difference.We managed to do something that is amazing, which is to bring the fans onto the pitch, he said.I think we did that in the last 15 and 20 minutes. We played with 70,000 or 80,000. What was on the pitch was too much for a very good team.I feel for my brother (Karanka) but not just him, I feel for their players because they gave it everything. But my players deserved it because they gave it everything.United should have been out of sight by half time after dominating the first 45 minutes.They hit the post twice, courtesy of Pogba and Martial, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic also had a goal controversially ruled out.If Ibrahimovics goal had been allowed to stand he would have matched Lionel Messis 2016 tally of 51 strikes in the calendar year and Mourinho was upset that the 35-year-old was denied the chance of equalling that record.That stopped such an amazing player from being top scorer with Messi in 2016. It was quite frustrating and it was another big test for us and the players.After the break United remained in complete control but Middlesbroughs resilience was superb as they repelled constant United attacks, until Martial and Pogba produced the goods in an end that was extremely cruel on the visitors.If the fans remember Sir Alex, not just for his birthday but for the performance we had, that is a great tribute, Mourinho said.I think the fans love the way we try and play football and they love the players attitude. It was a big victory for us, a big three points.Karanka was Mourinhos assistant for three years from 2010 at Real Madrid and the United manager spoke in his pre-match programme notes of his genuine affection for his Middlesbrough counterpart.Karanka feels the same back but, understandably, could not hide his disappointment at failing to hang on for what would have been a truly spectacular end to 2016.The reaction is one you can imagine, Karanka said.I dont like to lose but I told them that apart from the result, the performance once again against a top team was really good.Again we competed against a top team. We will win games against teams around us. Once again we showed we are a consistent team and we had chances to score.

At least 35 dead, 40 injured in Istanbul nightclub terror attack: official

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ISTANBUL (AFP) - At least 35 people were killed and 40 wounded in a terror attack in Istanbul Sunday when gunmen reportedly dressed as Santa stormed an elite nightclub where partygoers were celebrating the New Year, the latest carnage to rock Turkey after a bloody 2016.Two gunmen entered the venue dressed as Santa and spraying bullets at random inside the Reina nightclub, one of the citys most exclusive party spots, Dogan news agency said.Unfortunately, at least 35 of our citizens lost their lives. One was a police officer. Forty people are receiving treatment in hospitals, Vasip Sahin told reporters at the scene of the nightclub on the Bosphorus in the citys European side.What happened today is a terror attack, he added.Many party-goers threw themselves into the Bosphorus in panic after the attack and efforts were underway to rescue them from the waters, NTV television said.Dogan news agency reported that some witnesses claimed the attackers were speaking Arabic while NTV broadcaster said special force police officers were still searching the nightclub.TV images showed the scene cordoned off by police officers. According to Dogan, there were at least 700 revellers celebrating the start of 2017 at the club.Television pictures showed the New Year partygoers -- including men in suits and women in cocktail dresses -- emerging out of the nightclub in a state of shock.The nightclub in the Ortakoy district of Istanbul is one of the most elite spots in the city, and getting inside past the bouncers who seek out only the best dressed is notoriously hard.Turkey has been hit by a string of attacks in recent months blamed on Kurdish militants and Islamic State jihadists.On December 10, 44 people were killed in a double bombing in Istanbul after a football match hosted by the top side Besiktas.That attack, which targeted a police bus, was claimed by the Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (TAK) seen as a radical offshoot of the PKK.A week later, fourteen Turkish soldiers were killed and dozens more wounded in a suicide car bombing blamed on Kurdish militants targeting off-duty conscripts also claimed by the TAK.The recent spike in violence has capped a bloody 2016 in Turkey which saw more attacks than any other in the history of the country.In June, 47 people were killed in a triple suicide bombing and gun attack at Istanbuls Ataturk airport, with authorities blaming IS.Another 57 people, 34 of them children, were killed in August in a suicide attack by an IS-linked bomber at a Kurdish wedding in the southeastern city of Gaziantep.Turkey is still reeling from a failed July 15 coup blamed by the government on the US-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen that has been followed by a relentless purge of his alleged supporters from state institutions.The attack also comes as the Turkish army is waging a four-month incursion in Syria to oust IS jihadists and Kurdish militants from the border area.The Turkish army and its Syrian rebel allies have been taking increasing casualties at Al-Bab in the bloodiest confrontation of the incursion so far.Amid fears of another attack in Istanbul, at least 17,000 police officers were deployed in the city for this years New Years Eve celebrations.

My heart wasn't in it anymore, says Ivanovic

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LONDON (AFP) - Former women s tennis world number one Ana Ivanovic admitted Saturday she retired this week because she felt both physically and mentally unfit to carry on after years of battling injuries.The 29-year-old Serbian -- whose sole Grand Slam success came in the 2008 French Open one of her 15 WTA titles -- added she wanted to retire while she still loved the sport.The last few years have been a struggle with injury, Ivanovic told The Times newspaper on Saturday.It was always a fight coming back and so much work on the court, off the court, and then not sometimes being in the best shape.For me, the IPTL (International Premier Tennis League who hosted events in Singapore and India recently) was a last test.I didn t have the feeling in my body and in my heart that I should push more.It s never easy to step back from something you love, but I wanted it to remain my love rather than something that I have to do or end up despising because it hurt.Ivanovic, who also reached the 2007 French Open and the 2008 Australian Open finals, said she would not classify her career as being one of under-achievement.I think it s hard to say that someone has overachieved or underachieved, said Ivanovic, who won the season-ending WTA Tournament of Champions title twice.Even though I look back and think maybe I could have done a little bit more, it all happens for a reason.Ivanovic, who first took up tennis aged five after watching Yugoslavian star Monica Seles play, conceded she had been overwhelmed by the attention focused not just on her ability but looks.I felt quite flattered, said Ivanovic.The only thing was that it was very overwhelming for me because I was so young.All I had done was play tennis because I loved it so much. To deal with all those responsibilities was difficult, because I was very shy growing up.Ivanovic, who married German World Cup winning midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger in Venice earlier this year, says she will not return to the circuit even as a coach.I do not have ambitions of coming back as a coach, said Ivanovic.I m really happy with the career I ve had. Now it s time to try different things.

Tennis: Rafael Nadal clinches fourth Mubadala UAE title

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ABU DHABI (AFP) - Rafael Nadal ended an injury-plagued 2016 on a high by lifting the Mubadala World Tennis Championship title for a fourth time on Saturday.The 30-year-old Spaniard defeated 11th-ranked Belgian David Goffin 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) after world number one Andy Murray earlier ousted Canada s Milos Raonic 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) to take third place.I m very happy to return to competition again. These three days have been good for me. These three days, playing at this level, are going to stand me in good stead for the rest of the season, said Nadal.Nadal s 2016 campaign had been ruined by a wrist injury that forced him out of Roland Garros after the second round and saw him miss Wimbledon.But he looked in form throughout the exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, beating Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-final and Raonic in the semi-finals.He put a lot of pressure on me, said Goffin of his first clash against the Spaniard.You can feel how strong he is when he is in front of you. Mentally he is very impressive and he looks really strong to start the new season.Nadal will now head to Australia for the Brisbane International, with Goffin travelling to Doha for the Qatar Open.Wimbledon and Olympic champion Murray, who was knighted in the New Year Honours list, lost to Goffin in Friday s semi-final, his first defeat in the Belgian in six meetings.It was good to finish the year with a win, said the 29-year-old Scot. I still feel like Andy Murray - that feels more normal - but I am happy with the knighthood and it is a nice way to start the new year.Murray s next stop is neighbouring Qatar for the opening week of the ATP season and two weeks out from the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2017.In the match for fifth-place in the six-man field, France s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Czech Thomas Berdych 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 10-3.

Liverpool's Wijnaldum dents Man City title bid

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LIVERPOOL (AFP) - Georginio Wijnaldum s early header earned Liverpool a 1-0 New Year s Eve victory over Manchester City that left Pep Guardiola s men 10 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.The Dutch midfielder struck in the eighth minute, emphatically converting a cross from Adam Lallana, as second-place Liverpool trimmed Chelsea s advantage back to six points.It was a fourth consecutive league win for Jurgen Klopp s side, who look best placed to hunt Chelsea down in the season s second half, particularly in the absence of European distractions.They re on an outstanding run, said Klopp of Chelsea. Thirteen (wins) already. Not badBut can you imagine how annoying it is when you win 13 games in a row and there s one team only six points behind?He added: It was really hard work tonight. But it s not like we expected something different.Liverpool finish the calendar year with 43 points -- the most they have ever amassed at the halfway point of a Premier League campaign.Despite a marked second-half improvement at Anfield, City manager Guardiola must return to the drawing board, having seen his team s three-game winning run come to an end.City have now lost four times this season, having also been beaten by Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Leicester City, and will cede fourth place if Arsenal beat Crystal Palace on New Year s Day.City s supporters, who were joined in the away end by injured captain Vincent Kompany, have not seen their team win at Liverpool since May 2003.We spoke about coming here with courage, said Guardiola.We know Man City s history at Anfield. We played well, but like in other games, the first time they arrived (in the box), they scored.When you are 10 points behind, you have to be focused just on the next game.Klopp beefed up his midfield by bringing in Emre Can in place of Divock Origi and the move had the beneficial side-effect of freeing Wijnaldum to get forward, as City found to their cost.The away side had started reasonably well, Aleksandar Kolarov thumping a free-kick into Liverpool s defensive wall, but a loose pass from the Serbian in the eighth minute proved fatal.Liverpool broke at break-neck speed, Roberto Firmino brilliantly switching the play to Lallana, whose feathery left-foot cross was magnificently headed home by the leaping Wijnaldum.Sergio Aguero, back at the tip of the City attack after a four-game suspension, sought a response, bending a shot wide after leaving Jordan Henderson for dead.But with City unable to pick a way through Liverpool s high press, Aguero was left isolated and it was the hosts who looked more likely to score the game s second goal.Wijnaldum and Can both shot off target, while Firmino could not gather a searching through ball from James Milner that drew a round of applause from Klopp.So comfortable were Liverpool, in fact, that maligned goalkeeper Simon Mignolet felt confident enough to hare out of his box and calmly dink the ball over Aguero, drawing an approving roar from the Kop.Had Lallana timed his run a little better after Yaya Toure gifted the ball straight to Firmino on halfway, meanwhile, Liverpool might have been 2-0 up by half-time.Guardiola s response was to move David Silva into a central position, in support of Aguero, and the Spaniard s repositioning allowed City to gain a foothold in the match.He teed up Aguero for an effort that Mignolet comfortably held and shot narrowly wide himself before Toure s raking pass was volleyed into the side-netting by a flying Raheem Sterling.In a bold move, when Henderson was forced off just beyond the hour with a heel problem, Klopp sent on a striker, Origi, in his place.Guardiola did not turn to his bench until the 86th minute, introducing Jesus Navas and Kelechi Iheanacho for the game s final stages, but by then City had run out of ideas.

2016 - The year when Pakistan said 'hola' to Panama Papers

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As we are saying pip pip to the year 2016, let’s scroll through the most significant happenings of soon-to-be previous year. While doing so, we will get to know that some of the events and happenings can truly be termed as defining moments in history. One of such phenomenon was Panama Leaks that for a moment not only shook the world but also scare the hell out of some of the prominent world leaders and celebrities.What are the Panama Papers?The Panama Papers are an unprecedented leak of as many as 11.5 million files obtained from one of the world’s biggest offshore law firms, Mossack Fonseca. It was revealed that an anonymous source contacted the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) and shared these documents originally sourced from Mossack Fonseca.The mentioned newspaper then shared these leaked documents with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and since then the leaks had been a word on the street as ICIJ share them with its large network of international partners.Some of the notable mentions in Panama PapersPanama Papers made waves when politicians, public officials or close associates implicated in the leak came to public notice. The Panama Papers mentioned close associates of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, the father of Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain, relatives of President Xi Jinping of China, King Salman of Saudi Arabia; Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, who later on resigned as prime minister of Iceland owing the massive protests on the basis of the revelations; President Mauricio Macri of Argentina; and the soccer star Lionel Messi, one of the world’s wealthiest athletes among others.Panama Papers – Making headlines in Pakistan during 2016Ever since the shocking revelations in Panama Papers, the country’s politics shifted into a new phase of calls for resignation, blame game, protests, sit-ins and demands for judicial commission. Prime Minister all of a sudden became the butt of criticisms when it came out that his family members have holdings in offshore companies.It was also revealed through the Panama Papers that Maryam Nawaz, Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz controlled shell companies through which they had purchase expensive London real estate.Let’s have a look at some of the significant month-wise happenings followed immediately after the revelations,AprilPrime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his speech to the nation on April 5 announced to form a high-level judicial commission for investigating the allegations of owning off-shore companies and concealing assets.Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday has left for London for medical checkup.Imran Khan stated that his party will hit the roads if investigation regarding the Panama Leaks is not held transparently.Finance Ministry clarified that Dar made no contacts with Panama’s Foreign Ministry and that the reports being proliferated through the media in this regards are inaccurate.Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a speech to the nation on April 22 pledged to resign if a probe related to the Panama Papers tax scandal found his family had committed any wrongdoing.MayGovernment rejected oppositions Terms Of References (TORs) on Panama Leaks.Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif advised his team of legal experts to review Terms Of References (TORs) prepared by the Opposition parties for the judicial commission that will be probing into the Panama Leaks issue.Opposition parties demonstrated walk-out in the National Assembly (NA) citing Prime Minister’s (PM) absence to explain his stance on Panama leaks the reason behind.Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) demanded the Supreme Court (SC) to take suo moto notice of the Panama Leaks.Government and the opposition agreed to form a 12 member committee in order to draft joint terms of reference (ToRs) for an inquiry commission that will probe Panama papers.JunePTI announced a series of protests after Eid-ul-fitar.Both Opposition and Government stick to their positions as Panamagate ToR negotiations achieved no results.The top leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) gathered to discuss their future strategy over Panama Leaks issue.JulyInterior Minister ruled out the possibility of an in-house change and formation of a forward bloc of PML-N as an aftermath of Panama Leaks.Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar revealed that the government will make ToRs on Panama Leaks if probe between the two sides failed to reach any conclusion.Opposition announced to hold no further talks with government on ToRs over Panama.AugustThe Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) directed the counsel of opposition parties to submit documentary evidences against Prime Minister and others over Panama leaks till August 17.PTI announced to approach Supreme Court over Panama Papers.The Supreme Court returned a petition by Jamaat-i-Islami regards to Panama Papers leaks by terming it ‘frivolous’.SeptemberBoth the government and opposition parties declared to introduce their own, separate bills in the two houses of parliament.The government and the opposition geared up for a legislative war over the formation of commission to hold an inquiry into corruption charges.Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed that it lacks the jurisdiction for taking up the matter of the Panama PapersPTI demanded the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of Panama Leaks.OctoberPrime Minister filed an application with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the disqualification of petitions that was submitted against him regards to Panama Papers leak.PTI plans to lock down the capital city was challenged in Supreme Court.Supreme Court issues notice to Nawaz and others in Panamagate petition.NovemberPakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf announced that November 2 lockdown would instead be marked as a day of thanksgiving in Islamabad citing the announcement of the formation of a judicial commission by SC as a reason for the decision.Supreme Court asked PTI and PML-N to submit their ToRs on the formation of a commission to probe the Panama Papers leaks.SC revealed that the documents submitted by PTI had no relevance in Panama Leaks case.DecemberSupreme Court adjourns the proceedings on Panamagate case till January.Supreme Court asks parties to decide over formation of commission.

New Year's celebrations kick off in Pakistan

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – New Year’s celebrations kick off in Pakistan as hustle and bustle, celebrations and spectacular feats of fireworks stole the show at different cities of the country.The moment when the clock struck 12, everybody was on their feet as celebrations started and fireworks show across most of the cities made the atmosphere lively everywhere.Enthusiasts took to different roads of Lahore as New Year celebrations were in full swing.Most of the Karachities took to the sea shore to celebrate the New Year in style.

Willian powers Chelsea to record-equalling win

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LONDON: (AFP) - Chelsea equalled Arsenals record of 13 consecutive Premier League wins in a season as Willians brace inspired a 4-2 win over Stoke on Saturday.Antonio Contes side had a difficult afternoon after twice being pegged back at Stamford Bridge, but they still managed to match Arsenals feat in 2001-02 to ensure they enter the new year with a sizeable advantage at the top of the table.Gary Cahills header put Chelsea ahead at the break but Bruno Martins Indi levelled immediately after the restart before Willian restored the lead.Peter Crouch then gave Stoke a second leveller, only for Willian to pop up moments later before Diego Costa sealed the win.The leaders were able to recall France midfielder NGolo Kante and Spain striker Costa after the suspended pair missed the 3-0 home win over Bournemouth on Boxing Day.They went close to taking the lead as the in-form Eden Hazard beat two men before seeing a shot deflected wide.Lee Grant came to Stokes rescue as he brilliantly kept out a deflected Costa piledriver after he had chested down a Cesc Fabregas cross.Grant then saved again to deny Cahill from a Fabregas corner, but Stoke looked dangerous when they attacked and Charlie Adam missed a good chance, heading wide from Xherdan Shaqiris corner.However, it was Chelsea who put the pressure on with Grant denying Costa and then Hazard on the rebound.AnimatedAnd from Fabregass resulting 33rd-minute corner, England defender Cahill headed home to give Contes side the lead with his fourth goal of the season.Chelsea continued to attack with a Costa free kick just missing the target but Stoke went on to surprise the hosts within a minute of the restart.Adams free kick was headed on by Crouch for Martins Indi to volley home for his first Stoke goal.Willian drove wide for Chelsea in response as Conte got increasingly animated, while the Brazilian midfielder soon missed the target again.But the Chelsea manager was soon looking far happier as his team regained the lead on 56 minutes.Victor Moses got the better of Erik Pieters down the right and Hazards touch fell perfectly for Willian to score.Chelsea continued to attack with Costa driving left footed over the bar following another lay-off from Hazard.But it was Stoke who were level again on 64 minutes as Crouch caused problems in the box before Bojan Krkic fed Mame Diouf, who crossed for Crouch to convert on the line.They were level for less than 60 seconds though as Fabregas played in Willian to score his second of the game and fifth of the season with an emphatic finish.That again had Conte dancing with delight on the touchline as he celebrated amongst the home fans.Willian missed a chance for a hat-trick as he scuffed his shot wide while Costa missed an even better one, blazing over from Hazards pass.But Chelsea could eventually breathe easily five minutes from time as Costa latched onto a stray Adam header before driving home left footed past Grant for his 14th goal of the campaign.

Modi unveils handouts, tax breaks after cash ban

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NEW DELHI (AFP) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a series of cash handouts, cheaper loans and tax breaks for women, farmers and businesses as he defended the move to ban high-value banknotes.In a New Years Eve address, Modi thanked people for their patient sacrifice, discipline and resolve in supporting the withdrawal of some 85 percent of all bills in circulation, which he said had laid the foundation for a better India.His televised remarks followed the expiry of a deadline for people to swap their old 500 rupee ($7.30) and 1,000 rupee notes for new ones on Friday.The Indian leader has been widely hailed for his assault on tax evasion but long queues outside banks, a cash crunch and policy flip-flops since the November 8 announcement quickly led to anger in some quarters.The troubles faced and the sacrifices made by the people to build a better India is an example for all of us, Modi said in his 45-minute speech, describing the cash ban as a big fight against corruption and unaccounted wealth.In an effort to appease those most affected by the cash crunch, Modi said the government would offer cheaper loans to home buyers and farmers as well as cash handouts for pregnant women.He also unveiled tax breaks for small and medium-sized businesses.Indias main opposition Congress party was quick to dismiss Modis announcement and demanded clarifications and figures from him on the exact benefits of the move to reduce cash in use.Disappointed with PMs speech. Many questions left unanswered. His decision paralysed economy; the country cant run this way, party spokesman Randeep S Surjewala said on Twitter.Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will learn if his risky gamble has paid off when Uttar Pradesh holds the first of several 2017 state elections, likely in February.

New Year revellers defy terror alerts to see in 2017

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SYDNEY: (AFP) - Sydney kicked off New Year celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display as revellers across the globe defied global terror alerts to see in 2017 in style.Around 1.5 million people packed Australias biggest city to watch as the midnight fireworks erupted from Sydney Harbour Bridge sending rainbow-coloured showers soaring into the night sky.Crowds in Hong Kong also flocked to the waterfront to watch fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour while in Japan thousands packed the streets of Tokyo to release balloons into the air.Shoppers in Japan had earlier filled markets to buy tuna and crabs -- seen as expensive items for special feasts -- for New Years Day family gatherings.The celebrations draw to an end a year of bloodshed and misery that has seen the war in Syria, Europes migrant crisis and numerous terror attacks dominate the headlines.It has also been a year of political shocks, from Britains vote to leave the European Union to the election of maverick leaders in the United States and Philippines.Business as usualAmid global terror jitters, some 2,000 extra officers were deployed in Sydney after a man was arrested for allegedly making online threats against the celebrations.Less than two weeks after the Berlin lorry attack at a Christmas market that killed 12 people, there were a number of reported threats during the holiday period.In Melbourne, police foiled a significant Islamic State-inspired Christmas Day terror plot.Indonesia said it thwarted plans by an IS-linked group for a Christmas-time suicide bombing, and 52 people were injured in the Philippines in bomb attacks blamed on Islamist militants.Security concerns have hit many New Year events with truck blockades a new tactic to try to prevent vehicles ploughing into crowds, with Sydney using garbage trucks.The German capital has beefed up security after the December 19 attack there, deploying more police, some armed with machine guns.This year, whats new is that we will place concrete blocks and position heavy armoured vehicles at the entrances to the zone around Brandenburg Gate, a police spokesman said.Visitors seemed undeterred by recent events as they began to gather under a cold blue sky for a series of concerts ahead of a large midnight fireworks display in the area.In Paris, there will be fireworks again, after muted 2015 celebrations following the massacre of 130 people by jihadists in the French capital.Nearly 100,000 police, gendarmes and soldiers will be deployed across France against the jihadist threat.Brussels, meanwhile, has reinstated its firework show after last years was cancelled at the last minute due to a terrorist threat.With more than a million people expected to turn out to watch the ball drop in Times Square, New York is deploying 165 blocker trucks and some 7,000 police.Thousands of policeRome has stationed armoured vehicles and greater numbers of security forces around the Coliseum and St Peters Square, where Pope Francis will celebrate a Te Deum hymn of thanksgiving.In a Mass earlier Saturday, the pontiff urged people to reflect on the plight of the young.We have created a culture that idolises youth... yet at the same time paradoxically we have condemned our young people to have no place in society, he said.Moscow police will deploy more than 5,000 officers backed by thousands more from the new national guard and volunteer militia to maintain order.Thousands traditionally gather in Red Square, but for the second year in a row, the area will be open solely to 6,000 invitees.London will have 3,000 officers on patrol with crowds flocking to line the banks of the Thames to watch the fireworks.Up to two million people are expected to party at Rios Copacabana beach. But with Brazil mired in its worst recession in a century, the fireworks have been cut to just 12 minutes.Normally boisterous Bangkok was seeing in the new year on a more sombre note as the nation grieves for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in October.Thailands new King Maha Vajiralongkorn urged his subjects to unite in a nationally televised speech on Saturday, his first major address to the politically split nation since ascending to the throne.And, at the stroke of midnight, the celebrations will last one second longer -- a leap second -- decreed by the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service to allow astronomical time to catch up with atomic clocks that have called the hour since 1967.

Posted by IMRAN ALI SOOMRO (DARVESH) at 1/01/2017 09:00:00 AM

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