Thursday, July 22, 2010
PM extends term of army chief for 3 years
July, 22 2010ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has announced that the term of Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has been extended for three more years, ARY NEWS reported Thursday. Ending months of speculation, the prime minister in an address to the nation Thursday night announced the extension aimed at ensuring continuity in the military operations against extremists and terrorists. “I, in my capacity of Prime Minister of Pakistan, have decided, in consultation with President Asif Ali Zardari, to soften the regulations and grant a three-year extension in service to General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani as Chief of Army Staff from 29 November, 2010,” the PM said in his brief televised address. The decision has been made to continue policies of war on terror and implementation of law and order in operation-affected areas, the PM said. He said that the nation is united against the terrorists and is supporting the government as it is engaged in war different areas of the country against the elements “who want to force their ideology on us”. PM praised COAS efforts and role in bringing peace to war on terror-affected areas of the country and leading the Pakistan Army in an affective way. The army chief who, owing to his policy of strict impartiality has won respect for the country's armed forces is at the forefront in the ongoing war against extremism. Under his command the Pakistan army has led successful operations in Swat, Malakand and different tribal agencies. General Kayani who succeeded Gen Musharraf as Pakistan's 14th army chief on November 29, 2007, is a recepient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) for his meritorious services. He served at various levels of command including his stint as Director General Inter Services Intelligence. Besides being Chief of Staff Corps, General Kayani has also held the coveted post of Director General Military Operations. General Kayani is a graduate of Fort Benning (USA), Command and Staff College Quetta, Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth (USA), Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Hawaii (USA), and National Defence College Islamabad. He possesses wide ranging experience in Command, Instructional and staff appointments and has commanded an infantry Battalion, Infantry Brigade, Infantry Division and a Corps.
By: Ary News
Ponting leads Australian fightback vs Pakistan
July, 22 2010LEEDS, England: Ricky Ponting's unbeaten 61 led Australia to 136-2 against Pakistan at Headingley to leave the second test delicately poised at the end of day two on Thursday. Ponting's score, the highest of the match, came from 103 balls and included six fours, leaving Australia 34 runs behind with eight second-innings wickets in hand. "It's sort of even at the moment," Pakistan coach Waqar Younis said. "If we can fetch a couple of wickets early tomorrow then things can swing back in our favor. We still have a chance." Umar Amin and Mohammad Aamer were the only bowlers to take wickets, as Ponting and Michael Clarke, on 32 not out, advanced from 62-2 at tea, cutting Pakistan's lead to just 34 at the close. Earlier, Shane Watson took a career-best 6-33 as Australia dismissed Pakistan for 258 in its first innings — a lead of 170. "It's hard to really believe, to be fair," Watson said. "The ball swung a bit which made things a little easier and it's not like it was hot out there either, but it's amazing how it's worked out. "The little bit of work I've been doing in the nets has paid off." New captain Salman Butt finished the innings as the top scorer with 45 for Pakistan, which began the day on 148-3. The morning session was delayed for 45 minutes due to rain but when play did begin, the opening over provided an explosive start as Mitchell Johnson conceded 11 runs before having Umar Akmal caught at mid-off from the sixth delivery. Akmal was given a reprieve as Johnson was called for a no-ball, although Umar Amin was nearly run out at the opposite end as he scrambled for a single. It proved to be a temporary stay of execution for Akmal, who was caught behind off Johnson for 21 in the 44th over, the fifth of the morning. Amin was the victim of a freak dismissal for 25 in the 51st over, when he ducked under a bouncer from Ben Hilfenhaus but left his bat in the air. The ball struck the toe-end of his bat and flew straight to North at square leg. Pakistan came out after lunch on 218-5 and Watson almost single-handedly dragged Australia back into the match with two wickets from the final two balls of the first over after the interval. He had Kamran Akmal caught at first slip by Marcus North for 15, and then trapped Mohammad Aamer lbw without scoring, although umpire Rudi Koertzen's decision appeared harsh. Umar Gul survived the hat-trick ball at the start of Watson's next over but was soon clean-bowled for a duck by the opening batsman, giving Watson his second five-wicket test haul, having claimed 5-40 at Lord's in the first match of the series. Watson added to his tally in the next over, as Shoaib Malik played a poor shot and holed out to wicketkeeper Tim Paine on 26. Watson was asked if Pakistan's risky batting had contributed to his success. "I thought it was good bowling!" he said, joking with reporters. "There's no doubt how Umar Akmal started the day was pretty interesting," Watson added. "We know how they bat and we knew we had to stay very patient, because we know they are a very aggressive batting side and they can't stay patient for too long." The last-wicket pair of Danish Kaneria and Mohammad Asif added 24 runs from as many balls in an entertaining cameo, before Kaneria was run out by Steven Smith for 15. Asif finished 9 not out. "We should have got another 50 or 60 runs to put them maybe under more pressure, but that didn't happen," Younis admitted. Mohammad Aamer struck in the fourth over of Australia's second innings, bowling Simon Katich behind his legs for 11, and Ponting was lucky to survive a strong lbw appeal on the next delivery. Butt's apparently charmed life on his debut as captain continued, when his decision to hand the ball to part-time bowler Umar Amin for the 16th over was instantly vindicated. Amin, having removed North in the first innings, bowled Watson for 24, as he tried to cut the ball and played on to his stumps, leaving Ponting and Michael Clarke to cling on until the tea interval at 62-2. As batting conditions improved in the evening, and with Pakistan setting defensive fields, Ponting scored his 12,000th run in test cricket with a four to third man off Aamer and brought up his 50, from 73 balls, with a single from Kaneria. Ponting and Clarke steadily eroded Pakistan's lead, reviving memories of the Sydney test in January, when Australia overcame a first-innings deficit of 206 to beat Pakistan by 36 runs. Aamer and Mohammad Asid bowled beautifully without reward, while Ponting lived dangerously, surviving another convincing shout for lbw and a stumping appeal before bad light halted play at 1635 GMT.
By: Ary News
Dozens more loose lives in countrywide rains
July, 22 2010ISLAMABAD: Dozens of people, including many children, lost their lives in separate rain-related incidents as downpour continued in various parts of the country on Thursday. The incessant spree of monsoon rains continued in most part of the country including Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa provinces while the spate was heading to hit Sindh. The most rain, 179 mm within last 24 hours, was recorded in Mianwali while met office has forecast more showers all across country in days to come. According to news reports, in Lahore only, 10 persons were reported dead in rain-related incidents. A child was electrocuted in Chongi Amar Sadhu, Lahore, while a man died after the roof of his house collapsed in Manawan area in the outskirts of the Punjab capital, police sources said. According to Rescue 1122 and hospital sources, Muhammed Tufail (60) died and his son Muhammad Ayub 35 sustained injuries as the building of their house at Kot Kamboh, Munawan collapsed due to heavy rain. Another incident occurred in front of Data Darbar Gate No 1 where a man Imran s/o Mehboob was electrocuted by touching an electricity pole. Another building collapsed near Timber Market, Ravi Road where seven persons of a family including Safdar, 35, his wife Nasira, 25, and their five children were seriously injured. Nine persons were injured after an old building near Jain Mander, Lytton Road, collapsed early in the morning and all of them came under the debris. Low lying areas and even some posh localities came under knee-deep rain water in different parts of Lahore and people faced a lot of hardships doing daily chores. Attendance remained thin in the offices while shortage of public transport left many in the lurch. A man died after the roof of his house collapsed in Gujranwala. Fatima Bibi died while her daughter Zeenat, 3, was injured when the roof of her house collapsed. Three people, including Akbar and Zeeshan, were injured when the roof of their house caved in on Noshera Road. Yasin was electrocuted at Farid Town. A man also died of electrocution in Phularwan area in Sargodha. Overnight string of the torrential rains have left low-lying areas submerged in Sargodha. Six persons have reportedly been wounded due to collapse of walls in katchi abadis. Another person was electrocuted in Sargodha. A person died due to roof collapse in Faisalabad. The stormy downpours intermittently also continued since last night in Dera Ismail Khan and the adjoining areas. At least three children and a woman were killed as their house caved in Aba Shaheed. In the federal capital, the two-day downpour has increased water level in Simly Dam and the CDA is expecting that good monsoon rains would help overcome water scarcity. The municipal authorities have set up special relief cells to deal with emergency situations in case of heavy rains. The authorities will closely watch Nullah Leh in Rawalpindi. Two kids died in rain related incidents in Murree, police sources said; one among them was playing outside his home when he was swept away by the rainwater, while another was electrocuted. Rain spell also lashed Azad Kashmir and Muzaffarabad. Meanwhile, at least four persons of the same family including mother and her three children were killed when roof of their house collapsed in Mandi Bahauddin. About 50 people were injured when the roof of a house collapsed at Mauza Badshahpur. The Rasm-e-Qul of the wife of Khushi Muhammad was going on when the roof caved in. As a result, 50 people, including a woman, were injured. A 12-year-old girl died when the roof of her house collapsed at Dhillam village, Daska. A 12-year-old boy was electrocuted at Mohallah Mianpura in Sialkot. Naeem was passing through the rainwater when he accidentally touched an electricity pole. As many as 70 houses collapsed in Bannu alone. Gori Police Station SHO Sabaq Khan said last night heavy rain suddenly raised the water level in Kachkot rainy canal as result 60 houses in the low-laying area were washed away by the gushing water. Meanwhile, the local administration has proclaimed an emergency in district Gujrat amid fears of flood. In Sindh and Balochistan, hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the provinces. However, isolated light rain may occur in lower Sindh and northeast Balochistan during the next two days. Heavy rainfalls were predicted for Sialkot, Gujranwala, Sargodha and Lahore division during the next 24 hours may cause low level flood in the catchment areas. According to Met office, 98 mm rain was recorded at Lahore Airport, 60 mm in Faisalabad, 50 mm in Bhakkar, 93 mm in Noorpur Thal, 37 mm in Sargodha, 23 mm in Jhang, 113 mm in Bannu, 85 mm in Gari Dopatta, 71 mm in Peshawar, 64 mm in Muzaffarabad, 28 mm in Islamabad and 7 mm in Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, the meteorological Office has forecast widespread thunderstorm and downpour during next 24-36 hours in different parts of the country as southwest monsoon current from Arabian sea is penetrating in sub-mountain areas of Punjab and Kashmir.
By: Ary News
Rains leave dozens killed across country
Updated at: 1048 PST, Thursday, July 22, 2010
LAHORE: Dozens people, including many kids, have been killed in separate rain-inflicted incidents, as downpour continued to wreak havoc in various parts of the country on Thursday.
The incessant spree of monsoon rains is continued in most party of country including Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa provinces while the spate is heading to hit Sindh sometime later on the day.
The most rain, 179mm within last 24 hours, was recorded in Mianwali while met office forecast more showers all across country in days to come.
In Lahore only, 10 persons were reported lost their lives in rain-related incidents in. A kid was electrocuted in Chongi Amar Sadhu, Lahore, while a man died after the roof of his house collapsed in Manawan area in the outskirts of the Punjab capital, police sources said.
According to Rescue 1122 and hospital sources, Muhammed Tufail (60) died and his son Muhammed Ayub 35 sustained injuries as the building of their house at Kot Kamboh, Munawan collapsed due to heavy rain.
Another incident occurred in front of Data Darbar gate No 1 where a man Imran s/o Mehboob was electrocuted by touching an electricity pole. Another building collapsed near Timber Market, Ravi Road where seven persons of a family including Safdar, 35, his wife Nasira, 25, and their five children were seriously injured.
Nine persons were injured after an old building near Jain Mander, Lytton Road, collapsed early in the morning and all were came under the debris. Low lying areas and even some posh localities came under knee-deep rain water in different parts of Lahore and people faced lot of hardships doing daily chores.
Attendance remained thin in the offices while shortage of public transport left many in the lurch.
A man died after the roof of his house collapsed in Gujranwala. Fatima Bibi died while her daughter Zeenat, 3, was injured when the roof of her house collapsed. Three people, including Akbar and Zeeshan, were injured when the roof of their house caved in on Noshera Road. Yasin was electrocuted at Farid Town.
A man also died of electrocution in Phularwan area in Sargodha. Overnight string of the torrential rains has left low-lying areas submerged in Sargodha.
Six persons have reportedly been wounded due to collapse of walls in Katchi Abadis. Another person electrified to death in Sargodha after receiving power shocks.
A person died due to roof collapse in Faisalabad. The stormy downpours intermittently also continued since last night in Dera Ismail Khan and the adjoining areas. At least three children and a woman were killed as their house caved in Aba Shaheed.
In the federal capital, the two-day downpour has helped increased water level in Simly Dam and the CDA is expecting that good monsoon rains would help overcome water scarcity.
The municipal authorities have set up special relief cells to deal with emergency situations in case of heavy rains. The authorities will closely watch Nullah Leh in Rawalpindi.
Two kids died in rain related incidents in Murree, police sources said; one among them was playing outside his home when he was swept away by rainwater, while another was electrocuted. Rain spell also lashed Azad Kashmir and Muzzafarabad.
Meanwhile, at least four persons of a same family including mother and her three kids were killed when roof of their house collapsed in Mandi Bahauddin.
About 50 people were injured when the roof of a house collapsed at Mauza Badshahpur on Wednesday.
The Rasm-e-Qul of the wife of Khushi Muhammad was going on when the roof caved in. As a result, 50 people, including women, were injured.
A 12-year-old girl died when the roof of her collapsed at Dhillam village, Daska. A 12-year-old boy was electrocuted at Mohallah Mianpura in Sialkot. Naeem was passing through the rainwater when he accidentally touched an electricity pole.
As many as 70 houses collapsed in Bannu alone. Gori Police Station SHO Sabaq Khan told APP that last night heavy rain has suddenly raised the water level in Kachkot rainy canal as result of which 60 houses in the low-laying area were washed away by the gushing water.
Meanwhile, the local administration has proclaimed an emergency in district Gujrat amid fears of flood.
In Sindh and Balochistan, hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the provinces. However, isolated light rain may occur in lower Sindh and northeast Balochistan during next two days.
Heavy rainfalls were predicted for Sialkot, Gujranwala, Sargodha and Lahore division during next 24 hours may cause low level flood in the catchment areas.
According to Met office, 98 mm rain was recorded at Lahore Airport, 60 mm in Faisalabad, 50 mm in Bhakkar, 93 mm in Noorpur Thal, 37 mm in Sargodha, 23 mm in Jhang, 113 mm in Bannu, 85 mm inGari Dopatta, 71 mm in Peshawar, 64 mm in Muzaffarabad, 28 mm in Islamabad and 7 mm in Rawalpindi.
Meanwhile, the meteorological Office has forecast widespread thunderstorm and downpour during next 24-36 hours in different parts of the country as southwest monsoon current from Arabian sea is penetrating in sub-mountain areas of Punjab and Kashmir.
LAHORE: Dozens people, including many kids, have been killed in separate rain-inflicted incidents, as downpour continued to wreak havoc in various parts of the country on Thursday.The incessant spree of monsoon rains is continued in most party of country including Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa provinces while the spate is heading to hit Sindh sometime later on the day.
The most rain, 179mm within last 24 hours, was recorded in Mianwali while met office forecast more showers all across country in days to come.
In Lahore only, 10 persons were reported lost their lives in rain-related incidents in. A kid was electrocuted in Chongi Amar Sadhu, Lahore, while a man died after the roof of his house collapsed in Manawan area in the outskirts of the Punjab capital, police sources said.
According to Rescue 1122 and hospital sources, Muhammed Tufail (60) died and his son Muhammed Ayub 35 sustained injuries as the building of their house at Kot Kamboh, Munawan collapsed due to heavy rain.
Another incident occurred in front of Data Darbar gate No 1 where a man Imran s/o Mehboob was electrocuted by touching an electricity pole. Another building collapsed near Timber Market, Ravi Road where seven persons of a family including Safdar, 35, his wife Nasira, 25, and their five children were seriously injured.
Nine persons were injured after an old building near Jain Mander, Lytton Road, collapsed early in the morning and all were came under the debris. Low lying areas and even some posh localities came under knee-deep rain water in different parts of Lahore and people faced lot of hardships doing daily chores.
Attendance remained thin in the offices while shortage of public transport left many in the lurch.
A man died after the roof of his house collapsed in Gujranwala. Fatima Bibi died while her daughter Zeenat, 3, was injured when the roof of her house collapsed. Three people, including Akbar and Zeeshan, were injured when the roof of their house caved in on Noshera Road. Yasin was electrocuted at Farid Town.
A man also died of electrocution in Phularwan area in Sargodha. Overnight string of the torrential rains has left low-lying areas submerged in Sargodha.
Six persons have reportedly been wounded due to collapse of walls in Katchi Abadis. Another person electrified to death in Sargodha after receiving power shocks.
A person died due to roof collapse in Faisalabad. The stormy downpours intermittently also continued since last night in Dera Ismail Khan and the adjoining areas. At least three children and a woman were killed as their house caved in Aba Shaheed.
In the federal capital, the two-day downpour has helped increased water level in Simly Dam and the CDA is expecting that good monsoon rains would help overcome water scarcity.
The municipal authorities have set up special relief cells to deal with emergency situations in case of heavy rains. The authorities will closely watch Nullah Leh in Rawalpindi.
Two kids died in rain related incidents in Murree, police sources said; one among them was playing outside his home when he was swept away by rainwater, while another was electrocuted. Rain spell also lashed Azad Kashmir and Muzzafarabad.
Meanwhile, at least four persons of a same family including mother and her three kids were killed when roof of their house collapsed in Mandi Bahauddin.
About 50 people were injured when the roof of a house collapsed at Mauza Badshahpur on Wednesday.
The Rasm-e-Qul of the wife of Khushi Muhammad was going on when the roof caved in. As a result, 50 people, including women, were injured.
A 12-year-old girl died when the roof of her collapsed at Dhillam village, Daska. A 12-year-old boy was electrocuted at Mohallah Mianpura in Sialkot. Naeem was passing through the rainwater when he accidentally touched an electricity pole.
As many as 70 houses collapsed in Bannu alone. Gori Police Station SHO Sabaq Khan told APP that last night heavy rain has suddenly raised the water level in Kachkot rainy canal as result of which 60 houses in the low-laying area were washed away by the gushing water.
Meanwhile, the local administration has proclaimed an emergency in district Gujrat amid fears of flood.
In Sindh and Balochistan, hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the provinces. However, isolated light rain may occur in lower Sindh and northeast Balochistan during next two days.
Heavy rainfalls were predicted for Sialkot, Gujranwala, Sargodha and Lahore division during next 24 hours may cause low level flood in the catchment areas.
According to Met office, 98 mm rain was recorded at Lahore Airport, 60 mm in Faisalabad, 50 mm in Bhakkar, 93 mm in Noorpur Thal, 37 mm in Sargodha, 23 mm in Jhang, 113 mm in Bannu, 85 mm inGari Dopatta, 71 mm in Peshawar, 64 mm in Muzaffarabad, 28 mm in Islamabad and 7 mm in Rawalpindi.
Meanwhile, the meteorological Office has forecast widespread thunderstorm and downpour during next 24-36 hours in different parts of the country as southwest monsoon current from Arabian sea is penetrating in sub-mountain areas of Punjab and Kashmir.
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