Saturday, July 31, 2010
Pakis to celebrate Azadi festivals on Aug 6, 8 in US
Geo News
DALLAS: In America’s Texas state, where a large number of Pakistani communities live, various organizations have announced festivities to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day.
In the metropolis called Dallas Forth Worth (DFW), the preparations to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day have picked up momentum. In this connection, two representative organizations of Pakistani community have finalized their separate programs.
Pakistan Council of Dallas Fort Worth (PCDFW) has planned to hold a program on August 6th in Bismillah Restaurant Plano, which would be split into two sessions.
In the first session, the eminent scholars from among the Pakistani community would read their papers on Pakistan, in order to educate and enlighten the new generation about the history of Pakistan. The session would be presided over by a former Pakistani ambassador Syed Ahsani.
The second sitting would be for Mushaira (Poetry Recital Symposium). The local poets would recite their poetic compositions in this session with themes to pay tribute to Pakistan.
The Council’s presidents, AK Khan, General Secretary Saeed Qureshi, the executive body members and popular social figures Syed Hassan, Amir Salahuddin, have called upon the community to overwhelmingly attend these programs. There is neither entry nor any other charges to participate in the Jashn- e- Azadi Pakistan program.
Additionally, to commemorate Pakistan Birthday, Pakistan association of Texas (PAT) is arranging another program on august 8, that would be held in Flag Polo Hill Park, which will continue till late night.
The showbiz, film and television celebrities Saud Qazi, Javeria Saud, singer Adil Chaudhry, Analti, the comedy actor Shakeel Siddiqui, Ahmed Janbaz, are taking part in this colorful carnival.
The PAT administration has said that there will be a special interesting program in which comic skits would be presented. In addition, the artists would sing the lyrics, songs, and national anthem about Pakistan.
There will be children rides, and various games for the children entertainment. The stalls presenting Pakistan dishes, and products would be installed. At the end, there would be a massive fireworks display. The fireworks would especially prominently display the white and the green colors adorning Pakistan’s national flag.
The PAT leaders John Hamid, Sharik Hamid, Pervez Shahed, and others have announced that the program would be totally free, so that all community members can attend it with the needed passion and zeal. It is learnt that the Pakistani community is waiting for these programs with eagerness.
In Houston city too, the Pakistani American Association of Greater Houston (PAAGH) has chalked an ambitious and comprehensive program to celebrate Jashn-e- Azadi Pakistan in a befitting manner.
These programs would be presented by celebrated artists from Radio, television and film. The president of PAAGH Khalid Khan has appealed to the community to come in huge numbers to participate in the Pakistan festival.
DALLAS: In America’s Texas state, where a large number of Pakistani communities live, various organizations have announced festivities to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day.
In the metropolis called Dallas Forth Worth (DFW), the preparations to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day have picked up momentum. In this connection, two representative organizations of Pakistani community have finalized their separate programs.
Pakistan Council of Dallas Fort Worth (PCDFW) has planned to hold a program on August 6th in Bismillah Restaurant Plano, which would be split into two sessions.
In the first session, the eminent scholars from among the Pakistani community would read their papers on Pakistan, in order to educate and enlighten the new generation about the history of Pakistan. The session would be presided over by a former Pakistani ambassador Syed Ahsani.
The second sitting would be for Mushaira (Poetry Recital Symposium). The local poets would recite their poetic compositions in this session with themes to pay tribute to Pakistan.
The Council’s presidents, AK Khan, General Secretary Saeed Qureshi, the executive body members and popular social figures Syed Hassan, Amir Salahuddin, have called upon the community to overwhelmingly attend these programs. There is neither entry nor any other charges to participate in the Jashn- e- Azadi Pakistan program.
Additionally, to commemorate Pakistan Birthday, Pakistan association of Texas (PAT) is arranging another program on august 8, that would be held in Flag Polo Hill Park, which will continue till late night.
The showbiz, film and television celebrities Saud Qazi, Javeria Saud, singer Adil Chaudhry, Analti, the comedy actor Shakeel Siddiqui, Ahmed Janbaz, are taking part in this colorful carnival.
The PAT administration has said that there will be a special interesting program in which comic skits would be presented. In addition, the artists would sing the lyrics, songs, and national anthem about Pakistan.
There will be children rides, and various games for the children entertainment. The stalls presenting Pakistan dishes, and products would be installed. At the end, there would be a massive fireworks display. The fireworks would especially prominently display the white and the green colors adorning Pakistan’s national flag.
The PAT leaders John Hamid, Sharik Hamid, Pervez Shahed, and others have announced that the program would be totally free, so that all community members can attend it with the needed passion and zeal. It is learnt that the Pakistani community is waiting for these programs with eagerness.
In Houston city too, the Pakistani American Association of Greater Houston (PAAGH) has chalked an ambitious and comprehensive program to celebrate Jashn-e- Azadi Pakistan in a befitting manner.
These programs would be presented by celebrated artists from Radio, television and film. The president of PAAGH Khalid Khan has appealed to the community to come in huge numbers to participate in the Pakistan festival.
Swat, Shangla toll from floods/rains mounts to 145, 158
Updated at: 0941 PST, Saturday, July 31, 2010
SWAT: The incessant spate of unprecedented rains, turning into fierce floods of all time, have inflicted annihilation all across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Swat, Shangla and Malakand Divisions, Geo news reported Saturday morning.
Over 300 innocent people have lost their lives collectively in both districts while death toll from flesh floods and rains have climbed to 145 in District Swat alone, official sources said.
Meanwhile, over 150 people have died in Shangla alone.
Those areas came under massive destruction included Behrin, Madian, Kalam, Kanjo, Kabal and capital place Mingora where more than 150 link bridges and six big bridges have been completely washed away, source said.
Rescue activities backed by Pakistan Army are afoot in Swat affected areas as nearly 2500 people including tourists have been rescued unhurt and escorted to a safe place, witnesses told media.
Free of cost ration was dealt out among people in Kalam.
SWAT: The incessant spate of unprecedented rains, turning into fierce floods of all time, have inflicted annihilation all across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Swat, Shangla and Malakand Divisions, Geo news reported Saturday morning.Over 300 innocent people have lost their lives collectively in both districts while death toll from flesh floods and rains have climbed to 145 in District Swat alone, official sources said.
Meanwhile, over 150 people have died in Shangla alone.
Those areas came under massive destruction included Behrin, Madian, Kalam, Kanjo, Kabal and capital place Mingora where more than 150 link bridges and six big bridges have been completely washed away, source said.
Rescue activities backed by Pakistan Army are afoot in Swat affected areas as nearly 2500 people including tourists have been rescued unhurt and escorted to a safe place, witnesses told media.
Free of cost ration was dealt out among people in Kalam.
Friday, July 30, 2010
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Flour to be sold at Rs 20 per kg during Ramzan in Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh government will make special arrangements for the sale of flour at Rs 20 per kilogram under Ramzan Package.
This decision was taken at high level meeting presided over by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM house here on Friday.
Food Minister Mir Nadir Magsi, Minister for Prices and Supplies Shoaib Bukhari, Minister Syed Sardar Ahmed and secretary Food, Finance, Local Governments and Home also attended the meeting.
The meeting decided that special stalls will be set up outside flour mills all over the province to sell 10 kg bags at concessional rates of Rs 200 per bag.
The meeting was told that Food Department will supply of 120,000 metric tons of wheat to flour mills in Karachi and 100,000 MT of wheat for flour mills in other parts of Sindh. Sindh government will pay a subsidy of Rs 2 billion for this purpose.
Addressing the meeting Chief Minister asked concerned departments to take steps against hoarding of wheat and other necessary food items. Sindh government will provide wheat to flour mills, he added.
The meeting was told that a package for the supply of sugar and oil and ghee at concessional rates will also be considered in next couple of days.
The meeting was told that flour was selling at Rs 28 per kg in the open market.
This decision was taken at high level meeting presided over by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM house here on Friday.
Food Minister Mir Nadir Magsi, Minister for Prices and Supplies Shoaib Bukhari, Minister Syed Sardar Ahmed and secretary Food, Finance, Local Governments and Home also attended the meeting.
The meeting decided that special stalls will be set up outside flour mills all over the province to sell 10 kg bags at concessional rates of Rs 200 per bag.
The meeting was told that Food Department will supply of 120,000 metric tons of wheat to flour mills in Karachi and 100,000 MT of wheat for flour mills in other parts of Sindh. Sindh government will pay a subsidy of Rs 2 billion for this purpose.
Addressing the meeting Chief Minister asked concerned departments to take steps against hoarding of wheat and other necessary food items. Sindh government will provide wheat to flour mills, he added.
The meeting was told that a package for the supply of sugar and oil and ghee at concessional rates will also be considered in next couple of days.
The meeting was told that flour was selling at Rs 28 per kg in the open market.
'Communication of the pilot with ATC was absolutely normal'
ISLAMABAD: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chief Junaid Amin on Friday brushed aside all speculations about possibility of terrorism in Airblue plane crash, saying that the age of pilot of the unfortunate airbus was legitimate allowed while he was medically fit.
"We have recorded all the details. The log book, radar picture, ATC tape and all other relevant information was secured to facilitate the safety investigation board. Moreover, the controllers of the ATC were fully qualified. The communication of the pilot with the control room was absolutely normal," said Director General, CAA, Junaid Amin while addressing a press conference here.
He also ruled out questions over the rest period of the pilot, saying that the rest period was "strictly according to the book". He had gone for flying on July 26 while the accident took place on July 28, he added.
"The pilot was slightly under 62 years which is allowed under laws. We, at CAA, have stringent rules which are even better than the international protocols. We conduct a medical board every six months to fully examine the pilots' health," he added.
"We have recorded all the details. The log book, radar picture, ATC tape and all other relevant information was secured to facilitate the safety investigation board. Moreover, the controllers of the ATC were fully qualified. The communication of the pilot with the control room was absolutely normal," said Director General, CAA, Junaid Amin while addressing a press conference here.
He also ruled out questions over the rest period of the pilot, saying that the rest period was "strictly according to the book". He had gone for flying on July 26 while the accident took place on July 28, he added.
"The pilot was slightly under 62 years which is allowed under laws. We, at CAA, have stringent rules which are even better than the international protocols. We conduct a medical board every six months to fully examine the pilots' health," he added.
Air Blue rules out technical problem in plane crash
Updated at: 2116 PST, Friday, July 30, 2010
ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive of Air Blue Airline Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the bodies of 102 passengers, killed in the Wednesday’s plane crash in Margalla Hills, have been handed over to their heirs, while samples for DNA tests of 62 individuals have been sent to the laboratory.
Talking to media-persons here on Friday he said that the airline would pay insurance money to heirs of the plane crash victims, for which registration has begun.
He asked the relatives of victims to get themselves registered with the airline through internet or report to the nearest Air Blue office.
Abbasi said that search for the black box of the plane was underway. "At the time of the crash, the plane was flying at a height of 1000 feet. The black box has not yet been found because the wreckage spread far and wide", he said.
He said that six personnel of Air Blue were also members of the investigation team tasked to find the causes of the incident, adding "We want to make public the details of the investigative report."
Brushing aside the rumours that the pilot of the airliner was suffering from fatigue, he said the pilot had rested for 36 hours before the flight.
He said Pervaiz Iqbal Chaudhry, the pilot of the ill-fated plane was a seasoned pilot, who had 25000 hours experience to hi credit.
The chief executive said that the pilot was 61- year- old, while the standard at the international level is 65 years.
Abbasi said that Flying Officer Mujttahid Chughtai was 34-year- old and he had served in Pakistan Air Force as a F-16 jetfighter pilot. He had 1700 hours experience including the 300 hours in the crashed plane.
He did not agree that there was any technical problem that resulted in airliner's crash and added there was also no report of any terrorist act. Even, the Interior Minister Rehman A. Malik hadalready ruled out the possibility of any act of terrorism, he said.
To a question he said that rules and laws of the Civil Aviation Authority were very strict and it was evident from the six years' record of Air Blue that it strictly followed those rules and never committed a violation.
He claimed that the Air Blue was the first airline in Pakistan, which started issuing boarding cards to passengers after checking their ID Cards.
ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive of Air Blue Airline Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the bodies of 102 passengers, killed in the Wednesday’s plane crash in Margalla Hills, have been handed over to their heirs, while samples for DNA tests of 62 individuals have been sent to the laboratory.Talking to media-persons here on Friday he said that the airline would pay insurance money to heirs of the plane crash victims, for which registration has begun.
He asked the relatives of victims to get themselves registered with the airline through internet or report to the nearest Air Blue office.
Abbasi said that search for the black box of the plane was underway. "At the time of the crash, the plane was flying at a height of 1000 feet. The black box has not yet been found because the wreckage spread far and wide", he said.
He said that six personnel of Air Blue were also members of the investigation team tasked to find the causes of the incident, adding "We want to make public the details of the investigative report."
Brushing aside the rumours that the pilot of the airliner was suffering from fatigue, he said the pilot had rested for 36 hours before the flight.
He said Pervaiz Iqbal Chaudhry, the pilot of the ill-fated plane was a seasoned pilot, who had 25000 hours experience to hi credit.
The chief executive said that the pilot was 61- year- old, while the standard at the international level is 65 years.
Abbasi said that Flying Officer Mujttahid Chughtai was 34-year- old and he had served in Pakistan Air Force as a F-16 jetfighter pilot. He had 1700 hours experience including the 300 hours in the crashed plane.
He did not agree that there was any technical problem that resulted in airliner's crash and added there was also no report of any terrorist act. Even, the Interior Minister Rehman A. Malik hadalready ruled out the possibility of any act of terrorism, he said.
To a question he said that rules and laws of the Civil Aviation Authority were very strict and it was evident from the six years' record of Air Blue that it strictly followed those rules and never committed a violation.
He claimed that the Air Blue was the first airline in Pakistan, which started issuing boarding cards to passengers after checking their ID Cards.
Pakistan still eight runs to avoid follow-on with one wicket left
Updated at: 2330 PST, Friday, July 30, 2010
NOTTINGHAM: James Anderson marked his 28th birthday with five wickets as Pakistan slumped to 147 for nine on the second day of the first Test against England at Trent Bridge here on Friday.
Anderson, in overcast conditions ideally suited to his swing bowling, took five wickets for 49 runs in 20 overs as Pakistan were left 207 runs behind England's first innings 354 when bad light forced an early close.
It was the ninth time in his 49 Tests that Anderson had taken five or more wickets in an innings and he was well supported by Middlesex quick Steven Finn, who took three for 20 in 11 overs.
Pakistan were in dire straits at 47 for six but at close of play they were just eight runs shy of avoiding the follow-on thanks to tail-ender Umar Gul's defiant unbeaten 30, which included a six off Anderson, and a seventh-wicket stand of 58 between Shoaib Malik (38) and Mohammad Aamer (25).
Anderson refused to be drawn on whether England would enforce the follow-on on Saturday should the opportunity arise.
England had lost their last six wickets for just 17 runs earlier on Friday in an Mohammed Asif-inspired slump.
England resumed on 331 for four but Asif then took four wickets for eight runs in 13 balls -- all lbw -- on his way to five for 77 in 27 overs.
His haul included maiden Test century maker Eoin Morgan (130) and Collingwood (82), whose stand of 219 was a new fifth-wicket record for England against Pakistan, as well as an out-of-sorts Kevin Pietersen for nine.
England's total, however, always looked like being too much for a novice Pakistan top order missing former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan, omitted following disciplinary proceedings after the team's 3-0 series loss in Australia earlier this year.
Before lunch, Pakistan lost captain and in-form opener Salman Butt, caught behind off Anderson.
And the Lancashire seamer, from around the wicket, produced a superb delivery to Imran Farhat that saw the left-hander, aiming to mid-on, bowled off-stump as the ball moved away late.
Finn, playing his first England match since the early season Tests against Bangladesh after undergoing a strength programme, then had Umar Amin (two) caught at second slip by Graeme Swann to make it 35 for three.
Azhar Ali fell to Anderson, edging through to wicketkeeper Matt Prior, although replays suggested the ball had actually brushed Ali's back leg.
The Decision Review System (DRS) is being used in a Test in England for the first time but Ali -- in only his third match at this level -- decided against a referral after consulting with Umar Akmal, the non-striker.
Malik, in for over an hour and a half, was caught by Strauss although the England captain needed two grabs at the first slip chance before holding on one-handed.
Swann then held his third catch to end the 18-year-old Aamer's admirable 87 minutes of resistance.
NOTTINGHAM: James Anderson marked his 28th birthday with five wickets as Pakistan slumped to 147 for nine on the second day of the first Test against England at Trent Bridge here on Friday.Anderson, in overcast conditions ideally suited to his swing bowling, took five wickets for 49 runs in 20 overs as Pakistan were left 207 runs behind England's first innings 354 when bad light forced an early close.
It was the ninth time in his 49 Tests that Anderson had taken five or more wickets in an innings and he was well supported by Middlesex quick Steven Finn, who took three for 20 in 11 overs.
Pakistan were in dire straits at 47 for six but at close of play they were just eight runs shy of avoiding the follow-on thanks to tail-ender Umar Gul's defiant unbeaten 30, which included a six off Anderson, and a seventh-wicket stand of 58 between Shoaib Malik (38) and Mohammad Aamer (25).
Anderson refused to be drawn on whether England would enforce the follow-on on Saturday should the opportunity arise.
England had lost their last six wickets for just 17 runs earlier on Friday in an Mohammed Asif-inspired slump.
England resumed on 331 for four but Asif then took four wickets for eight runs in 13 balls -- all lbw -- on his way to five for 77 in 27 overs.
His haul included maiden Test century maker Eoin Morgan (130) and Collingwood (82), whose stand of 219 was a new fifth-wicket record for England against Pakistan, as well as an out-of-sorts Kevin Pietersen for nine.
England's total, however, always looked like being too much for a novice Pakistan top order missing former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan, omitted following disciplinary proceedings after the team's 3-0 series loss in Australia earlier this year.
Before lunch, Pakistan lost captain and in-form opener Salman Butt, caught behind off Anderson.
And the Lancashire seamer, from around the wicket, produced a superb delivery to Imran Farhat that saw the left-hander, aiming to mid-on, bowled off-stump as the ball moved away late.
Finn, playing his first England match since the early season Tests against Bangladesh after undergoing a strength programme, then had Umar Amin (two) caught at second slip by Graeme Swann to make it 35 for three.
Azhar Ali fell to Anderson, edging through to wicketkeeper Matt Prior, although replays suggested the ball had actually brushed Ali's back leg.
The Decision Review System (DRS) is being used in a Test in England for the first time but Ali -- in only his third match at this level -- decided against a referral after consulting with Umar Akmal, the non-striker.
Malik, in for over an hour and a half, was caught by Strauss although the England captain needed two grabs at the first slip chance before holding on one-handed.
Swann then held his third catch to end the 18-year-old Aamer's admirable 87 minutes of resistance.
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KPK death toll from rains/floods climbs to 408
Updated at: 1847 PST, Friday, July 30, 2010
PESHAWAR: The death toll from rain/flood-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has mounted to 408, said the provincial Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain here on Friday.
Addressing a press conference here, Mian Iftikhar Hussain termed the current natural calamity as the province’s worst floods in history.
He said hardships are being faced due to heavy floods in supplying food to the flood-affectees.
The KPK Information Minister told the reporters that 7 to 10 helicopters have been requisitioned providing relief and rescue services to the marooned people in the province where he added that floodwater is flowing back to Charsadda.
He said the estimation about damage to life could be made once the water level declines.
Mian Iftikhar Hussain appealed the people to stay in contact with the government authorities, as our foremost priority is to provide help to the calamity-stricken people.
PESHAWAR: The death toll from rain/flood-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has mounted to 408, said the provincial Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain here on Friday.Addressing a press conference here, Mian Iftikhar Hussain termed the current natural calamity as the province’s worst floods in history.
He said hardships are being faced due to heavy floods in supplying food to the flood-affectees.
The KPK Information Minister told the reporters that 7 to 10 helicopters have been requisitioned providing relief and rescue services to the marooned people in the province where he added that floodwater is flowing back to Charsadda.
He said the estimation about damage to life could be made once the water level declines.
Mian Iftikhar Hussain appealed the people to stay in contact with the government authorities, as our foremost priority is to provide help to the calamity-stricken people.
Nadia Khan Show on Geo Tv 29th July 2010
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