Saturday, July 24, 2010
Pakistan clinch rare victory against Australia
Updated at: 1522 PST, Saturday, July 24, 2010
HEADINGLEY: Pakistan at last tasted victory by defeating Australia after 15 years at Headingley on Saturday.
In a nail biting finish, Pakistan managed to grab a historic win after loosing seven wickets.
Defeat in each of their last 13 Tests against Australia, including the recent debacle at Sydney in which a first-innings lead of 206 proved insufficient to secure victory, Pakistan managed to grab historic win against Aussies.
Pakistan, chasing 180 to win, finished on 180 for seven after losing four wickets for 40 runs in morning session after resuming on 140 for three.
Mohammad Aamer was five not out and Umar Gul, who hit the winning run, unbeaten on one. Mohammad Aamir declared man of the match.
HEADINGLEY: Pakistan at last tasted victory by defeating Australia after 15 years at Headingley on Saturday.In a nail biting finish, Pakistan managed to grab a historic win after loosing seven wickets.
Defeat in each of their last 13 Tests against Australia, including the recent debacle at Sydney in which a first-innings lead of 206 proved insufficient to secure victory, Pakistan managed to grab historic win against Aussies.
Pakistan, chasing 180 to win, finished on 180 for seven after losing four wickets for 40 runs in morning session after resuming on 140 for three.
Mohammad Aamer was five not out and Umar Gul, who hit the winning run, unbeaten on one. Mohammad Aamir declared man of the match.
Pakistan face anxious wait for victory
 LEEDS : Pakistan were left tantalisingly close to ending their winless streak against Australia at stumps on the third day of the second and final Test at Headingley here on Friday. Pakistan ended the third day on 140 for three - just 40 short of a victory target of 180 that would end a record run of 13 straight Test defeats by Australia stretching back to 1995. But despite Headingley being bathed in bright sunshine, the umpires took the players off at the scheduled finish because neither side was close enough to victory, in the officials' opinion, to force a result in an extra half-hour. Pakistan left-handed opener Imran Farhat, dropped on four, made 67. But left-arm quick Doug Bollinger gave Pakistan a nasty jolt by taking two wickets for no runs in seven balls to remove both Farhat and fellow left-hander Umar Amin. It was a reminder to Pakistan, bowled out for 139, chasing a victory target of 176 in Sydney in January, of what can happen against against Australia. However, Azhar Ali - in only his second Test - was 47 not out at stumps, having helped Farhat put on 110 for the second wicket as Pakistan's top order at last produced a signinficant partnership when it was most needed. The 28-year-old Farhat faced 95 balls with nine boundaries before he was yorked by Bollinger who then had Umar Amin caught behind for nought. But Pakistan might have been in dire trouble had not first slip Shane Watson dropped Farhat off Bollinger despite getting both hands to the ball. Pakistan were then 18 without loss But Australia did remove in-form batsman Salman Butt, in his first match as Pakistan captain, when the left-handed opener, on 13, edged Ben Hilfenhaus to Michael Clarke at second slip. Pakistan had moved on to 59 for one when Watson, who had taken a Test-best six for 33 in the first innings, was introduced into the attack. But the medium-pacer, whose previous best of five for 40 came during Australia's 150-run first Test win at Lord's last week, couldn't break through. Leg-spinner Steven Smith, who had earlier made his maiden Test fifty, was late cut for four by Ali as Pakistan got the target down to under a hundred. Farhat then glanced stray Watson deliveries for two fours in as many balls before his two off the all-rounder took Pakistan to the morale-boosting total of 100. That Australia set Pakistan as many as they did was thanks mainly to Smith's dashing 77 in only his second Test. Smith was last man out in an Australia total of 349 -- a vast improvement on their humbling first innings 88 -- having come in when their lead was only 47. But he played some fine shots in a 100 ball innings featuring two sixes and nine fours that ended when he was bowled slogging at Umar Gul. He shared stands of 37 with both Mitchell Johnson and Hilfenhaus for the eighth and ninth wickets respectively Smith launched leg-spinner Kaneria for two sixes in as many balls, the second a huge hit onto the roof of the Football Stand End. In the morning, Pakistan teenage left-arm quick Mohammad Aamer took three wickets for just 12 runs in 16 balls, on his way to final figures of four for 86 in 27 overs and a Test-best match return of seven for 106. Clarke, 76 not out at the break, added just one to his interval score when, to Mohammad Asif's first ball after lunch he was caught behind off a superb full length delivery that seamed away enough to take the outside edge. Australia resumed on their overnight score of 136 for two, 34 behind Pakistan's first innings 258. Ricky Ponting, the Australia captain, was 61 not out but had added only five more when he was caught behind off a loose drive against Aamer. | ||
Friday, July 23, 2010
Malik takes note on Karachi shooting incidents
Updated at: 1048 PST, Saturday, July 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD: Taking strict notice of the barbaric targeted killing incidents happening for some days in metropolis, federal interior minister Abdul Rehman Malik has issued orders to constitute a joint investigative team on Thursday.
The decision came following overnight attack on an office of a political party in Gulistan-e-Johar locality, which resulted in killing of an activist and left four others injured.
Sources said, minister phoned MQM Chief Altaf Hussain and expressed grief over attack on unit office and killing of activists.
Malik also ordered DG Rangers for deputation of more contingents at sensitive places in Karachi in order to bring restive law and order situation under control.
ISLAMABAD: Taking strict notice of the barbaric targeted killing incidents happening for some days in metropolis, federal interior minister Abdul Rehman Malik has issued orders to constitute a joint investigative team on Thursday.The decision came following overnight attack on an office of a political party in Gulistan-e-Johar locality, which resulted in killing of an activist and left four others injured.
Sources said, minister phoned MQM Chief Altaf Hussain and expressed grief over attack on unit office and killing of activists.
Malik also ordered DG Rangers for deputation of more contingents at sensitive places in Karachi in order to bring restive law and order situation under control.
US drone strikes kill 16 in SWaziristan
Updated at: 0644 PST, Saturday, July 24, 2010
WANNA: At least 16 people were killed while scores others injured in suspected US drone strikes in Angora Adda locality in South Waziristan district on early Saturday, Geo news reported.
According to sources, US drone fired five missiles on a compound, reportedly a hideout of the defunct Tehreek-e-Taliban outfit, resulting in killing of as many as 16 persons and injuring scores others.
The identification and association with banned TTP outfit of those killed in missile attacks could not be determined due to unavailability of officials, sources said.
Local people have kick started rescue activities following the barbaric drone attacks and are engaged to clear off rubble for hurrying wounded men to hospital.
16 people are confirmed dead whose bodies are being shifted to hospital for autopsy, witnesses said.
The death toll has been feared to rise as some, among injured persons, are reportedly in critical condition, rescue workers said.
WANNA: At least 16 people were killed while scores others injured in suspected US drone strikes in Angora Adda locality in South Waziristan district on early Saturday, Geo news reported.According to sources, US drone fired five missiles on a compound, reportedly a hideout of the defunct Tehreek-e-Taliban outfit, resulting in killing of as many as 16 persons and injuring scores others.
The identification and association with banned TTP outfit of those killed in missile attacks could not be determined due to unavailability of officials, sources said.
Local people have kick started rescue activities following the barbaric drone attacks and are engaged to clear off rubble for hurrying wounded men to hospital.
16 people are confirmed dead whose bodies are being shifted to hospital for autopsy, witnesses said.
The death toll has been feared to rise as some, among injured persons, are reportedly in critical condition, rescue workers said.
Five killed; scores hurt in fresh Karachi violence
Updated at: 0226 PST, Saturday, July 24, 2010
KARACHI: At least five persons were killed and six others injured in incidents of firing here in Gulistan-e-Johar locality while furious people set ablaze many buses and shops, Geo News reported Friday.
According to sources, the incidents of violence across Karachi came in action when unknown armed men opened fire on an office of a political party in Gulistan-e-Johar Block 17, leaving several persons injured, some of them seriously.
Three among the injured persons succumbed to their injuries while another two lost their lives at a local hospital while six were confirmed injured in the incidents, sources said.
According to Muttahida Qaumi Movement, its unit office in Gulistan-e-Johar came under fire attack by armed men.
The activists of a political party set three busses, garments shops, timber markets and three police mobile vans on fire at various places as violence erupted after the firing incident, witnesses said.
Heavy contingents of police and rangers have started patrolling in affected areas including Abul Hassan Isphani Road, Gulistan-e-Johar, Ghareebabad, Rashid Minhas Road, Shah Faisal Colony and others but incessant firing is still underway in some areas, sources told media.
Among many incidents of violence, another four persons were killed in separate parts of metropolis, which police linked to the reaction of firing on MQM office.
In his statement from London, condemning the firing incidents at MQM’s Unit Office, and mourning the deaths of party activists, party chief Altaf Hussain has appealed to activists to remain peaceful.
“The government should take strict notice of killing of MQM’s activists”, he urged.
KARACHI: At least five persons were killed and six others injured in incidents of firing here in Gulistan-e-Johar locality while furious people set ablaze many buses and shops, Geo News reported Friday.According to sources, the incidents of violence across Karachi came in action when unknown armed men opened fire on an office of a political party in Gulistan-e-Johar Block 17, leaving several persons injured, some of them seriously.
Three among the injured persons succumbed to their injuries while another two lost their lives at a local hospital while six were confirmed injured in the incidents, sources said.
According to Muttahida Qaumi Movement, its unit office in Gulistan-e-Johar came under fire attack by armed men.
The activists of a political party set three busses, garments shops, timber markets and three police mobile vans on fire at various places as violence erupted after the firing incident, witnesses said.
Heavy contingents of police and rangers have started patrolling in affected areas including Abul Hassan Isphani Road, Gulistan-e-Johar, Ghareebabad, Rashid Minhas Road, Shah Faisal Colony and others but incessant firing is still underway in some areas, sources told media.
Among many incidents of violence, another four persons were killed in separate parts of metropolis, which police linked to the reaction of firing on MQM office.
In his statement from London, condemning the firing incidents at MQM’s Unit Office, and mourning the deaths of party activists, party chief Altaf Hussain has appealed to activists to remain peaceful.
“The government should take strict notice of killing of MQM’s activists”, he urged.
Zardari for using Google Earth to check land encroachment
Updated at: 2312 PST, Friday, July 23, 2010
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari Friday said that the government has initiated a drive against the encroachers and ordered a survey of all those areas which had been encroached upon, adding, all the encroached areas would be cleared of the encroachers.
He suggested the authorities to use the Google Earth to check whether the Goths of Karachi were old and not encroached upon.
"We welcome all those who are coming to Karachi, as it is their constitutional right, but not in the form of 'Qabza groups," he said.
Speaking at the ceremony of 11th draw of Waseela-e-Haq and Smart Cards programmes of Benazir Income Support Programme here, he said, the government would fulfil the vision of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto of women empowerment.
The president congratulated the gathering that the Parliament has unanimously passed the Benazir Income Support Programme bill as all the political parties, under the reconciliation policy and showing maturity has acknowledged that it should be continued in future as well as it is in the best national interest and benefits the downtrodden section of the society.
"Government is committed to steer the country out of the present crisis and we all will together give a better Pakistan to our coming generations," the President said.
He said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has done his B.A Hons and got the same marks which Shaheed Benazir Bhutto had obtained. He said, "now we will start his training-the politics is in his genes”.
"We will give the youth of Pakistan in his hand and he (Bilawal) will make progammes for the coming generations," he said.
President Zardari said that presently the users of internet in the country are 20 million and in coming years they would reach to 200 million, adding, the present government wanted to provide internet service and a laptop to every home.
He said that now the time has come that the son of a 'Hari' in Sindh should know the outflow of River Indus.
The president said that he had raised the issue of water with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the UN summit two years back and he (Singh) had said that Pakistan can take the issue to the World Bank.
He said that the government had hired an international arbitrator who would talk with India on the issue.
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari Friday said that the government has initiated a drive against the encroachers and ordered a survey of all those areas which had been encroached upon, adding, all the encroached areas would be cleared of the encroachers.He suggested the authorities to use the Google Earth to check whether the Goths of Karachi were old and not encroached upon.
"We welcome all those who are coming to Karachi, as it is their constitutional right, but not in the form of 'Qabza groups," he said.
Speaking at the ceremony of 11th draw of Waseela-e-Haq and Smart Cards programmes of Benazir Income Support Programme here, he said, the government would fulfil the vision of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto of women empowerment.
The president congratulated the gathering that the Parliament has unanimously passed the Benazir Income Support Programme bill as all the political parties, under the reconciliation policy and showing maturity has acknowledged that it should be continued in future as well as it is in the best national interest and benefits the downtrodden section of the society.
"Government is committed to steer the country out of the present crisis and we all will together give a better Pakistan to our coming generations," the President said.
He said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has done his B.A Hons and got the same marks which Shaheed Benazir Bhutto had obtained. He said, "now we will start his training-the politics is in his genes”.
"We will give the youth of Pakistan in his hand and he (Bilawal) will make progammes for the coming generations," he said.
President Zardari said that presently the users of internet in the country are 20 million and in coming years they would reach to 200 million, adding, the present government wanted to provide internet service and a laptop to every home.
He said that now the time has come that the son of a 'Hari' in Sindh should know the outflow of River Indus.
The president said that he had raised the issue of water with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the UN summit two years back and he (Singh) had said that Pakistan can take the issue to the World Bank.
He said that the government had hired an international arbitrator who would talk with India on the issue.
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