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| October 17, 2008 | Friday | Shawwal 17, 1429 |
Updated round-the-clock, with major updates after 10:00 PST (05:00 GMT)
Sachin Tendulkar breaks test run record MOHALI: Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar surpassed West Indies’ Brian Lara as the highest test run-scorer in the second match against Australia in Mohali on Friday. Tendulkar passed his target of 15 runs after tea in the first innings to move on to a career record of 11,955 runs. Lara had scored 11,953 runs before he retired from international cricket in 2007. (Posted @ 15:40 PST)
FIA pushes ahead with standard F1 engine SHANGHAI: Formula One's governing body said on Friday it intended to change the rules to force teams to use a standard engine from 2010 as part of a cost-cutting drive. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) issued a statement announcing a tender for 'a third party supplier of engines and transmission systems' to be used by all teams in 2010, 2011 and 2012. (Posted @ 15:23 PST)
Joint Kashmir chamber to boost border trade ISLAMABAD: Trade representatives from across the Line of Control in Kashmir have formally announced the formation of a joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate cross border trade. This was announced in a press conference held in Srinagar after conclusion of a weeklong tour of trade representatives from Azad Jammu and Kashmir to occupied Kashmir. (Posted @ 13:52 PST)
Spanish police bust 'Islamist terrorist cell' in raids MADRID: Spanish police have arrested 12 north Africans suspected of links to the 2004 Madrid bombings in which 191 people died, the interior ministry said Thursday. The arrests broke up an 'Islamist terrorist cell' that was supporting Al-Qaeda, it said in a statement. (Posted @ 13:34 PST)
IMF chief says ready to help emerging economies LONDON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to help emerging economies hurt by the global financial crisis, its managing director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, said in an interview published on Friday. ‘The crisis is now hurting a lot of emerging markets. Some of them may face balance of payments problems,’ he told the Financial Times. (Posted @ 13:06 PST)
Pakistani rupee weakens to record low of 84 to dlr KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee weakened 2.3 percent to a record low of 84 rupees to the dollar in early trade on Friday after reserves fell by $570 million and on pressure from import payments, dealers said. The rupee was being quoted at 83.50/75 to the dollar at 11:09 a.m. dealers said. It closed at 82.05/10 on Thursday. 'There is sudden panic after the reserve numbers were released last night,' said a currency dealer. (Posted @ 12:56 PST)
Food claims 50 pc expenditure of average Pakistani RAWALPINDI, Oct 15: As more than 1.4 billion people around the world live on less than 1.25 dollars a day, the world community commemorates the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Friday with ‘Human Rights and Dignity of People Living in Poverty’ as its theme. The World Bank said improved economic estimates showed there were more poor people around the world than previously thought while also revealing big successes in the fight to overcome extreme poverty. (Posted @ 12:51 PST)
Angry Gaultier crashes in World Open squash MANCHESTER: Gregory Gaultier, the second seeded Frenchman who had set his heart on a third-time-lucky triumph at the World Open, instead suffered a controversial third round defeat on Thursday. The world number two was beaten by Adrian Grant, his friend and sparring partner from England - a setback which left Gaultier first speechless, then displaying his distress, and then launching a tirade against the refereeing. (Posted @ 12:49 PST)
Canada T20 squad was not of our choice: Malik, Lawson KARACHI: Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik and coach Geff Lawson have revealed that the squad selected for the four-nation Twenty20 tournament in Toronto was not of their choice. Speaking to the media after reaching Lahore from Toronto last night, coach Lawson said: ‘The team that went to Canada was different from the one that selectors, Shoaib and I discussed. The selectors picked that team and it is their responsibility. Their Chairman has resigned so you should ask the selectors what happened between them.’ (Posted @ 11:54 PST)
Trained force sought for varsity’s security PESHAWAR: Expressing concern over the movement of armed-masked men in vehicles on the campus, the Peshawar University Teachers Association (Puta) has sought security from the provincial government. 'If miscreants can burn and bomb schools and colleges in Swat, they can do the same here, it is a major problem and we should do something about it,' said a senior faculty member of University of Peshawar (UoP), during the Puta general body meeting, here on Thursday. (Posted @ 11:31 PST)
I never compromised on principles: Salahuddin TORONTO: Last-minute changes in the 15-member team denied Pakistan of a possible victory in the just concluded four-nation Twenty20 cricket Tournament in Canada, said Salahuddin Ahmed who has already resigned in a huff as chief selector last week. Salahuddin, popularly known as ‘Sallu,’ is currently in Canada on a personal visit. During his stay here he watched some matches of the Twenty20 event which Sri Lanka won beating Pakistan by five wickets in the final. (Posted @ 11:23 PST)
Loss of goodness When news of the recent killing of women in Babakot hit the headlines, the nation was stunned. Soon it was to learn that what preceded their death was even more horrific as all sources point to a brutal execution. The province-wide cover-up of the Babakot murders in Balochistan raises many questions regarding a systemic failure to protect the victims and also suggests concealment of evidence. To this day, despite the appointment of an official committee tasked with investigating the matter, no credible report has emerged, and even after the bodies were exhumed the number of women murdered could not be stated with any certainty. (Posted @ 10:44 PST)
Believe in Pakistan, believe in hockey: Qasim Zia LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) new president Qasim Zia on Thursday said his target is to win the Asian Games 2010 hockey title which is ‘quite possible with the team efforts from all the quarters.’ Addressing his maiden press conference, the former Olympian said: ‘We still have almost 18 months to prepare the national team for the coveted title and I am confident that we will succeed despite the fact the team is ranked 6th in Asia and 8th in the world at the moment.’ (Posted @ 10:43 PST)
Accord with India on joint border patrol LAHORE: Border forces of Pakistan and India decided on Thursday to halt defence-related works on both sides, start joint patrol to curb smuggling and repatriate as early as possible people crossing the border inadvertently. The decisions were taken during three days of talks between the Pakistan Rangers and India’s Border Security Force at the Rangers Headquarters here. BSF additional director-general Shri Utthan Kumar Bansal and Rangers (Punjab) director-general Maj-Gen Mohammad Yaqoob announced the decisions at a news conference. (Posted @ 10:25 PST)
More details needed The prime minister has done well to reject the opposition’s demand that former President Pervez Musharraf be asked to appear before the MPs during the current in-camera briefing and let them know of the purported secret deal his government struck with America. This is a strange demand, for the majority of the sitting MPs — irrespective of party affiliation — never accepted Musharraf’s legitimacy as a ruler. (Posted @ 10:12 PST)
Mohali Test: Kumble ruled out, India to bat first MOHALI: India’s stand-in skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in the second test against Australia on Friday. Dhoni took over as captain after Anil Kumble was ruled out because of a shoulder injury suffered in the drawn first test in Bangalore. Leg spinner Amit Mishra, 25, was picked for his test debut to partner off spinner Harbhajan Singh. (Posted @ 10:00 PST)
Beijing to help ward off crisis BEIJING: China vowed on Thursday to do what it could to help Pakistan avert financial disaster as President Asif Ali Zardari continued an official visit aimed at rustling up crucial Chinese investments. The promise came during a meeting between Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and President Zardari, which focused on further cementing strategic partnership between the two countries. (Posted @ 09:21 PST)
World donors’ conditional pledge of $4bn WASHINGTON: The international community has agreed to provide $4 billion that Pakistan needs to avoid bankruptcy, but in return Islamabad will have to undertake a series of painful economic reforms. US and diplomatic sources in Washington told Dawn that Pakistan had started negotiating various arrangements with international financial institutions and friendly nations soon after it realised that it might have to default on its payments if not helped. (Posted @ 08:17 PST)
Construction workers find Roman city of the dead ROME: Workers renovating a rugby stadium have uncovered a vast complex of tombs beneath Rome that mimic the houses, blocks and streets of a real city, according to officials, who have unveiled a series of new finds here. Culture Ministry officials said Thursday that medieval pottery shards in the city of the dead, or necropolis, show the area may have been inhabited by the living during the Dark Ages after being used for centuries for burials during the Roman period. (Posted @ 07:58 PST)
Madrid: Nadal, Federer sail; Djokovic, Nalbandian out MADRID: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer rolled over outclassed opponents on Thursday as the top two seeds edged closer to a title showdown at the Madrid Masters. Third seed Serbian Novak Djokovic was knocked out in straight sets by giant Croatian Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5). (Posted @ 07:35 PST)
Arctic air temperatures climb to record levels WASHINGTON: Fall air temperatures have climbed to record levels in the Arctic due to major losses of sea ice as the region suffers more effects from a warming trend dating back decades, a report released on Thursday showed. The annual report issued by researchers at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other experts is the latest to paint a dire picture of the impact of climate change in the Arctic. (Posted @ 07:35 PST)
New British army chief backs more troops in Afghanistan LONDON: A general who has called for more multinational troops to be sent to Afghanistan is set to be named the new head of the British army within days, newspapers reported Friday. General David Richards, the former commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan, could be appointed to replace General Richard Dannatt as chief of the general staff as soon as Friday, they said. (Posted @ 07:14 PST)
Jet Airways reinstates sacked employees MUMBAI: India's leading private carrier Jet Airways has reinstated 800 sacked flight attendants, its chief said on Thursday, following protests in cities and demands for a probe by politicians. Chairman Naresh Goyal told a news conference in Mumbai that reinstating the sacked employees was his personal decision. (Posted @ 04:55 PST)
Thailand-Cambodia agree to joint border patrols PREAH VIHEAR: The Cambodian and Thai militaries agreed Thursday to hold joint patrols at a disputed border area where a gun battle between the two sides left two soldiers dead, a Thai army spokesman said. A Cambodian army officer confirmed the two sides agreed on measures to prevent further fighting after Wednesday's hour-long gunfight killed two Cambodians, wounded three others and wounded seven Thais. (Posted @ 04:55 PST)
Afghan strategy to be reviewed after election WASHINGTON: A US government review of strategy for the war in Afghanistan has been delayed and will likely not be completed until after next month's presidential election, the Pentagon said on Thursday. Alarmed by rising levels of insurgent violence in Afghanistan, the Bush administration began a review in September of all aspects of its policies in Afghanistan and suggested results could come by the end of this month. (Posted @ 04:23 PST)
Wall Street gains in volatile opening NEW YORK: Stocks leaped on Thursday, as investors snapped up beaten-down shares the day after Wall Street's worst day since the 1987 stock market crash while consumer companies gained as the price of oil fell. Discount retailers, such as Wal-Mart and healthcare companies drove indexes higher as investors bet their profits will prove more resilient in an economic downturn. (Posted @ 04:17 PST)
Army, Lashkar operations continue against militants KHAR: Security forces and a tribal lashkar destroyed houses of several militant commanders and their local supporters in Khar and Charmang areas of the Bajaur tribal region on Thursday, officials said. Reports said that troops pounded suspected locations in Tang Khatta, Rashakai and others areas, but no casualties had been reported. Jets also bombed militants’ positions in Charmang and Chinar, where local tribes have raised a lashkar. According to unconfirmed reports seven militants were killed in the air strike. (Posted @ 04:13 PST)
Chavez says 'Comrade Bush' turns left in crisis CARACAS: Socialist Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mocked George W. Bush as a ‘comrade’ on Wednesday, saying the US president was a hard-line leftist for his government's intervention of major private banks in the US financial crisis. Chavez, who calls capitalism an evil and ex-Cuban leader Fidel Castro his mentor, ridiculed Bush for his plan for the federal government to take equity in American banks despite the US right-wing's criticism of Venezuelan nationalizations. (Posted @ 03:12 PST)
400 Afghans arrested by FC in Balochistan QUETTA: Around 400 Afghans were arrested from different areas during a special campaign against illegal immigrants in Balochistan. According to sources Frontier Corps rounded up 224 Afghans from Chaman, Panjgur and Surab areas of the province on Thursday. (Posted @ 02:53 PST)
Somali militants threaten to attack Kenya MOGADISHU: An extremist militia in Somalia has threatened to launch attacks in neighboring Kenya if the Kenyan government trains Somali government troops, a spokesman said. The US has accused the group, al-Shabab, of harboring the al-Qaida-linked terrorists who allegedly blew up the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998. Kenya has offered to train Somali troops. In a telephone interview with local radio stations late Wednesday, Sheik Muktar Robow, an al-Shabab militia spokesman, blamed the Somali armed forces for thousands of deaths. (Posted @ 02:38 PST)
Spanish judge to probe Franco-era disappearances MADRID: Spain's leading judge Thursday agreed to investigate the disappearances of tens thousands of people during the 1936-39 civil war and the ensuing Franco dictatorship, many of whom are believed to be buried in mass graves. Baltasar Garzon ordered the opening of mass graves in 19 locations, including one near the southern city of Granada that is believed to contain the remains of poet Federico Garcia Lorca, who was shot by supporters of General Francisco Franco in 1936. (Posted @ 01:08 PST)
Musharraf forced 'confession': Khan ISLAMABAD: Nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan on Thursday told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that ‘dictator’ Pervez Musharaf had persuaded him to make the ‘so called confession’ about his role in the nuclear proliferation in the name of national interest and on the promise of keeping him a ‘free man and a hero.’ Chief Justice IHC Sardar Mohammad Aslam who had taken up a petition of Barrister M. Javed Iqbal Jafree, seeking review or recall its July 21 verdict reserved the judgment on its maintainability but directed Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan Amjad Iqbal Qureshi to submit in two days relevant cases to help decide the possibility of allowing the petition on habeas corpus matters. (Posted @ 01:05 PST)
UN Secretary General snubs Pakistan SLAMABAD: In what is being billed as rare diplomatic snub, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has skipped the widely expected stop in Pakistan in the itinerary for his upcoming first visit to the region. Ban Ki Moon’s four nation trip later this month takes him to India, Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines. (Posted @ 12:31 PST)
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