International XI vs Pak All-Stars this weekend

KARACHI: International cricket of a sort returns to Pakistan this weekend for the first time since the Sri Lanka team were attacked in 2009, but a resumption of tours by overseas sides remains a distant prospect.
An International World XI captained by Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya and featuring several former South African and West Indian Test players will take on a Pakistan All Stars side led by Shahid Afridi in two Twenty 20s in Karachi on Saturday and Sunday.
It is the first cricket featuring top foreign players in Pakistan since a deadly militant attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in March 2009, which prompted overseas sides to stop touring the cricket-mad but troubled country. After a three-and-a-half year drought, enthusiasm for this weekend's games is high, with fans snapping up tickets and players talking up the short tour, a personal initiative of the sports minister of Sindh province Mohammad Ali Shah.
"I took it as a challenge," Shah, himself a club-level cricketer, told AFP. "I don't claim it will instantly revive international cricket in Pakistan but I am sure that these matches will change views on our country." The Lahore attack, which left eight Pakistanis dead and seven of the Sri Lankan contingent injured, turned the Pakistan team into cricket nomads, forced to play "home" series at neutral venues in England, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. While security in much of Pakistan has improved since 2009, bombings and shootings are a near-daily occurrence as the country battles homegrown Taliban, and the chance of any high-profile tours looks very distant.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) almost convinced Bangladesh to tour in April this year, only to have their hopes dashed by the Dhaka High Court, which blocked the tour on security grounds. Ehsan Mani, the former president of the International Cricket Council, the sport's governing body, hailed this weekend's matches as a step on the way to normalising Pakistan's position. "This is a commendable effort," Mani told AFP. "The visiting team has some well known players and I am sure when they return they will tell people about Pakistan and it could prove a small step in a long process."
But the PCB has done its best to keep this weekend's matches at arm's length, terming them "unofficial" and insisting it bears no responsibility for security, fearful that any breach would set back the rehabilitation process. Indeed, since the Bangladesh humiliation the PCB has been very reluctant to say anything about its efforts to persuade overseas sides to visit, leading many to wonder if they are making any efforts at all in this direction.
Mani criticised the PCB for its apparent lack of a clear strategy. "I don't think they have gone about reviving cricket in a normal way," he said. "It seems they are making efforts on an ad-hoc basis and not getting involved in these matches in a big way. It is disappointing."
PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf said luring international teams back to Pakistan was not easy, but insisted the board was taking measures to restore confidence. "We have planned to build a huge stadium (in Islamabad) along with a hotel within the premises that will allow surveillance with heavy security and teams will be carried from the airport to the stadium with the help of helicopters," he said.
Jayasuriya, 43, the big-hitting opening batsman who helped Sri Lanka to their historic World Cup win in 1996, was optimistic as he arrived in Karachi on Thursday. "I am happy to be part of these matches," Jayasuriya told reporters. "It depends on country to country (whether they tour Pakistan) but in my opinion Pakistan is a safe country."
West Indian double World Cup-winning batsman Alvin Kallicharran, who is coaching the international side, was similarly bullish. "I think they (other countries) will have to have a look," he said. "With the success of these matches there will go a good message. "Pakistan is a part of world cricket and we are here to show that Pakistan is a place to play cricket."
It is encouraging that players such as Jayasuriya, and South Africa's Andre Nel and Nantie Hayward, are willing to come, and a successful weekend will undoubtedly send out a positive message about the country as a cricket destination. But the top names on the International World XI team sheet are all players at least five years past their peak. Bringing a high-profile team such as England or Australia, who would be a prime target for any of Pakistan's numerous militant groups, would be a very different prospect. While minnows such as Bangladesh balk at visiting, it is hard to see how bigger name teams will be persuaded.
Whatever the long-term chances, for now Pakistan's tens of millions of cricket nuts are just delighted to have a couple of games on their doorstep. "It will surely be fun," said Usman Siddiqui, looking for tickets. "At least we have some cricket on our grounds, which have been completely unused. Let's keep our fingers crossed; we will have big teams some day."

Satisfied with security arrangements: Jayasuria

KARACHI: International XI captain, Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuria spoke to the media following a practise session.

Jayasuria spoke favourably of the arrangements made and said he felt secure while in Pakistan.

“It is very nice coming to Pakistan, especially after the incident took place,” Jayasuria said while referring to the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in 2009.

International World XI captained by Jayasuriya and featuring several former South African and West Indian Test players will take on a Pakistan All Stars side led by Shahid Afridi in two Twenty 20s in Karachi on Saturday and Sunday.

4 dead in separate incidents of violence in Karachi

KARACHI: Four people lost their lives in separate incidents of firing in the metropolis on Wednesday, Geo News reported.
According to police, a man sustained bullet wounds after being attacked by armed men at Qasba Morr. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. He was later identified as Ali Raza.
In a similar incident, one Shafqat Nasir was gunned down in Shadman Town. He worked as an Inspector in KMC.
A dead body was found dumped from University Road near Nishtar Basti and another from Nagan Chowrangi.

Majority of those killed in drone attacks are innocent: Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Wednesday that the majority of those killed in drone attacks were innocent people.
According to Malik, only 20 percent of those killed in drone attacks were militants while the rest were innocent people.
Speaking to the media outside Parliament, Malik said there were 336 drone attacks conducted in Pakistan in which 2,300 people have been killed. He added that 96 cross border attacks were launched from Afghanistan.
When asked about an operation in North Waziristan, Malik claimed that no statements were made regarding this matter.

Malala’s condition remains stable

BIRMINGHAM: Malala Yousafzai ‘remains stable’ according to the medical team monitoring her care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Malala spent a second comfortable night at the hospital and continues to be cared for by Queen Elizabeth and Birmingham Children’s Hospital doctors.
On Tuesday, the Medical Director of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Dav Rosser said Malala would require reconstructive surgery. He reiterated that that Malala had chance of making a good recovery.

Zilhaj moon sighted: Eid-ul-Azha on Oct 27

LAHORE: The Zilhaj moon has been sighted in Pakistan and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on October 27.
The moon was sighted at 5:26 PM in several cities across Punjab.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee met for the sighting of the moon in Karachi and zonal committees met in cities across Pakistan.

Karachi violence claims six more lives

KARACHI: Six people including a police officer and a political worker were killed in firing incidents and violence in different areas of Karachi, Geo News reported.
According to police, an Assistant Sub- Inspector identified as Shafi was shot dead in the firing of unidentified armed men in North Nazimabad.
Local office bearer of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was gunned down near Asghar Ali Stadium falling in the limits of Sharah-e-Noor Jahan police station.
Four mutilated bodies were found in Machhar colony, Crown cinema Lyari and Chakiwara.
Meanwhile, a man injured in firing in New Town area succumbed to injuries in local hospital. The deceased was identified as Haji Ali.

MQM's Rehan Hashmi elected MNA unopposed

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) candidate Rehan Hashmi was elected member national assembly unopposed from Karachi constituency NA 245, Geo News reported.
According to returning officer, two other candidates of MQM withdrew their nomination papers after that Rehan Hashmi was elected unopposed.
It may be noted here that the seat became vacant after Farhat Hussain of MQM was declared ineligible due to holding dual nationality.

Malala to undergo reconstructive surgery

BIRMINGHAM: Malala Yousafzai will undergo reconstructive surgery according to the medical director of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Dave Rosser.
"Malala will need reconstructive surgery and we have international experts in that field," Rosser said.
Malala was in a stable condition on her first full day in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham after being flown to the city in central England on board an air ambulance.
David Rosser said she had had a "comfortable night".
"We are very pleased with the progress she's made so far," he told reporters.
"She is showing every sign of being every bit as strong as we've been led
to believe.”
He said doctors at the highly specialised hospital -- where British service personnel wounded in Afghanistan are treated -- were beginning to plan for the complex procedures but they would not be carried out in the coming days.
Malala has been assessed by clinicians from the neurosurgery, imaging, trauma and therapy departments, though "very specialist teams" who may become involved further down the line are yet to perform detailed assessments on her injuries, Rosser added.
Malala along with two other female students were attacked by the Taliban outside their school in Mingora, Swat.
Malala was shot in the head and the bullet had been lodged in her neck. The bullet was removed during surgery and Malala was transferred to the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) in Rawalpindi for further treatment.
She was flown to Birmingham via an air ambulance provided by the UAE on Tuesday.

Firing at Abul Hassan Ispahani road leaves four dead

KARACHI: Four people were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire on them at Abul Hassan Ispahani road in the limits of Mubeena Town police station, Geo News reported.
Spokesman for the Ahl-e-Sunnat claimed that all the four deceased were their party workers.
He said the miscreants opened fire at the shop of an activist as result four men were killed.
Meanwhile, SSP Asim Qaimkhani said it was a targeted-killing incident.

ECP suspends 154 parliamentarians

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the membership of 154 parliamentarians for failing to submit details of their assets.
Thirty one MNA’s and 8 senators are among those who have been suspended.
On the provincial level, the membership of 82 parliamentarians from Punjab, 16 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 3 from Balochistan and 14 from Sindh have been suspended.
Prominent parliamentarians whose membership has been suspended included Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Abdul Qadir Gilani, Musa Gilani, Kashmala Tariq and Abid Sher Ali.
All suspended parliamentarians have been stopped from working on an immediate basis by the Election Commission.

Co-op from civil society, media needed for rule of law: PHC CJ

PESHAWARL: Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Justice Dost Muhammad Monday said that the judiciary is being attacked in organised manner, adding that the cooperation from civil society and media is once again needed for rule of law in the country.
Addressing the lawyers at District Bar Mardan, the Chief Justice said that had we lose the ‘golden chance’ to establish rule of law then the failure would lead the country to destruction.
He said that the judiciary would not favour anyone at the cost of law and constitution.
“We will continue to work for the rule of law without coming under pressure”, the Chief Justice added

TTP claim responsibility of attack on police in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The banned outfit Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have claimed the responsibility of the attack on police that took place in Matni area of Peshawar.According to the TTP spokesman Ihsanullah Ihsan, the banned group killed SP, ten police and FC men, and abducted several personnel.
Ihsanullah Ihsan said that the attack was in return to the raid which was launched by the security forces on Taliban training camps in Peshawar.

Malala arrives in Birmingham for treatment

BIRMINGHAM: Malala Yousafzai has arrived in UK where she will be treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Malala arrived in Birmingham via an air ambulance provided by the UAE.
The decision to send her abroad for treatment was made by the board of doctors treating her Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC)in Rawalpindi and with the consent of her family members.
Malala an outspoken advocate for girls’ education – was shot in the head as she waited for a school bus last Tuesday in Mingora, Swat.
After her initial treatment in a Peshawar hospital, she had been receiving care at the AFIC in Rawalpindi for the past few days.
The decision to send Malala to the United Kingdom had been taken after consultations with her family members and all expenses for her treatment would be borne by the Government of Pakistan, a statement issued by ISPR said.
Earlier Pakistan Ambassador in United Arab Emirates (UAE) had told Geo News that an air ambulance had arrived from UAE to shift Malala abroad as part of the contingency plans.
The ISPR statement further said that Malala’s condition was out of danger and she was improving slowly and steadily. Her ventilator was removed for a while and Malala was breathing on her own.
ISPR spokesman said that 14-year-old Malala, whose shooting has drawn condemnation abroad and at home, will require prolonged care to fully recover physically and psychologically.
Malala has become a potent symbol of resistance against the Taliban's efforts to deprive girls of an education.
The nation has held prayers for Malala's health and protests and candlelight vigils to show solidarity with the 14 year old activist who advocated for the rights of women's education.

Attack on Malala: 25 more suspects held in Swat

SWAT: Police and security forces have captured 25 more suspects from different parts of Swat for involvement in the attack on Malala Yousafzai and two other girls, Geo News reported Sunday.The suspects were rounded up from Mingora, Sangota and Keel areas of Swat as well as from Malakand Agency.
The suspects have been shifted to undisclosed location for investigation.
Meanwhile, according to police, raids were also being carried out to nab Attaullah, who is said to be the mastermind of the attack on the 14-year old activist.
Security continues to remain on high alert across the district following the attack on the girls while checking is being ensured at entry and exit points of Swat.

Fazl regrets 'political point scoring' on Malala issue

SUKKUR: Amir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Sunday expressed deepest concern over the law and order and economic situation in the country, saying it seemed as if the country was made for target killings, corruption and extortion.
Addressing a large gathering during his party's conference titled 'Islam Zindabad', Malana Fazl-ur-Rehman said the law and order situation of the country was very bad and pointed at the situation in FATA, Balochistan and Karachi.
He said the economic condition of the country could not be improved through accountability bills.
The JUI-F Chief said although a number of sacrifices were 'taken from us' for turning this country into a welfare state in the past 65 years but even today the poor is still facing exploitation at the hands of feudal lords.
"Some people are using the issue of attack on Malala for gaining political mileage," he regretted, adding 'Malala Yousafzai is our daughter'.
He said 'we are asked that Ulema should condemn the attack on Malala Yousafzai but first they should come forward and denounce the attacks on our Madressahs'.

Two killed in Quetta firing

QUETTA: Two people from the Hazara community were killed during a firing incident here on Sunday.The incident took place on Abdul Sattar Road when unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle. Three others were injured and have been shifted to the Civil Hospital.
The area has been cordoned off by the police and an investigation has been launched. Police have also recovered a 9MM pistol from the site.

Malala taken off, put back on ventilator: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Sunday termed Malala Yousafzai's condition 'satisfactory' and that it was witnessing a steady improvement.

It said that Malala Yousafzai was taken off the ventilator for some time and was later placed back on it.

The ISPR also said that the option to send her abroad for further treatment was being considered.

Earlier, the 14-year old activist's doctors also termed the CT scan and other medical reports of Malala Yousafzai as satisfactory.

Earlier on Saturday, Director General ISPR Maj Gen Asim Bajwa said that Malala Yousafzai's condition was steadily improving and as a result the critically injured 14-year old was now being administered a lower dose of sedatives.

"Movement has been witnessed in Malala's hands and legs which is a positive development," Maj Gen Bajwa said.

He said the doctors have cut down the amount of sedatives being administered to Malala Yousafzai in view of the steady improvement in her health condition. Her condition is satisfactory, he added.

The DG ISPR said the board of doctors has not yet made any decision in connection with taking young Malala abroad. The doctors are constantly busy in taking post-traumatic care of their patient, he said.

Two other girl students wounded with Malala were "also being taken care of at places where they can get best treatment", he said, without elaborating.

Meanwhile the United Arab Emirates has sent an aircraft to fly out Malala Yousafzai who was shot in the head by the Taliban for further medical treatment.

The 14 year old is currently being treated at the AFIC in Rawalpindi.

PCB stops Afridi from holding press conference

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stopped Shahid Afridi from holding a press conference.
Afridi was expected to speak to the media regarding his performance in the World T20 and his recent struggles in the game.
According to Afridi he will speak to the media when he is granted permission by the PCB.

Petrol prices to be slashed, other products may go up

According to sources, price of petrol was recommended to be reduced by Rs 2.09 in the summary. Whereas prices of other petroleum products were advised to be increased by up to Rs 3.10.

Summary suggested price increase in High speed diesel by Rs 3.10, kerosene oil by Rs 1.92, light diesel by Rs 1.23 and high octane by Rs 3.00.

Moreover, with lowering of petrol price, prices of CNG are subsequently expected to be reduced by Rs 1.75 also.

The petroleum and the finance ministries will take the final decision regarding price change after mutual consultations.

Satellite phone recovered from Dr Afridi in Peshawar jail

The official intelligence sources said that the authorities have arrested four police commandos who were on duty; After interrogating, one of them, confessed that he had provided satellite phone to Dr Shakeel Afridi.

The sources said that Dr Shakeel Afrid had made more than 68 calls from the satellite phone set and most of these calls were long-distanced calls, but the authorities are assessing the satellite phone data to ascertain the country location.

To a query, the sources said that after a controversial interview with Fox News, a US-based news channel, a few weeks back, the authorities had installed special equipment around Central Jail Peshawar to check Dr Afridi’s activities and had traced some calls from his jail cell, following which the authorities conducted investigation with the four policemen. One of the  policemen, the sources said, admitted of his involvement in providing Dr Afridi the satellite phone.

The sources said that it’s likely that the interview might have been conducted through the satellite phone but the authorities are assessing the facts.

The jail authorities, on contact, did not give any detail about the incident.

Car bomb kills 17 people in Darra Adam Khel

The blast was the latest to strike the troubled area near the Afghan border, showing militants still pose a threat to the stability of key US ally Pakistan despite government offensives against the Taliban and their supporters.

No group immediately claimed responsibility, but the Pakistani Taliban have staged similar attacks in the tribal region of Darra Adam Khel to punish elders for backing security forces in offensives against militants.

The explosives-laden car was parked near the office of one of anti-Taliban peace committees that have been formed by local elders trying to rid the area of militants, regional government administrator Fakhruddin Khan said.

It was unclear how many people were in the office at the time, but Khan said those killed included tribal elders and passers-by.       He said 40 people also were wounded and the attack destroyed 35 shops and eight vehicles.

The dead and wounded, including some in critical condition, had been transported to hospitals in Peshawar.

The region, which is in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is famous for its weapons market selling guns made by local craftsmen.

Provincial Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain blamed the Pakistani Taliban, noting the fundamentalist Islamic movement also had tried to kill a 14-year-old girl who is an advocate of education for girls and a critic of the Taliban. Malala Yousufzai was shot and wounded by a Taliban gunman in the Swat Valley on Tuesday.

The attack has drawn widespread condemnation.

Hussain urged the federal government to consider launching a “decisive operation against terrorists” to eliminate the militants.

“These Taliban have killed our innocent people in so many attacks. They are still killing our people. Instead of wasting time, we should hit them back, and we should do it as early as possible to save the precious lives of our innocent girls like Malala Yousufzai,” he told reporters in Peshawar.

Malala: injured Kainat vows to continue education

PESHAWAR: Kainat, the fellow girl student injured alongwith Malala Yousafzai in a militant attack in Swat, has vowed to continue her education and become a doctor to serve the country and nation, Geo News reported.
Talking to 'Geo News', Kainat said perpetrator opened fire after identifying Malala, adding she fell unconscious as she saw Malala in a pool of blood.
Kainat also prayed for speedy recovery of Malala Yousafzai.

Father of Kainat, Riaz said provincial government had contacted him for the medical treatment of his daughter.

Malala moves her limbs; condition improving: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Malala Yousafzai's condition is witnessing steady improvement and as result the critically injured 14-year old is now being administered less amount of sedatives, said Director General ISPR Maj Gen Asim Bajwa."Movement has been witnessed in Malala's hands and legs which is a positive development," Maj Gen Bajwa said while giving a briefing on Malala's health here on Saturday.

He said the doctors have cut down the amount of sedatives being administered to Malala Yousafzai in view of the steady improvement in her health condition. Her condition is satisfactory, he added.

Malala still on ventilator

ISLAMABAD: A school girl, Malala Yusufzai shot in the head by the Taliban remained on a ventilator in hospital Saturday afternoon, as people continued to pray for her recovery, the military said. The shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai, who campaigned for the right to an education, has been denounced worldwide and by the Pakistani authorities, who have offered a reward of more than $100,000 for the capture of her attackers. "(The) health condition of Malala continues to remain satisfactory. Her vitals are okay and she is still on ventilator," the military said in an update. "A board of doctors is continuously monitoring her condition," it added. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf visited Malala on Friday, paying tribute to her and two friends who were also wounded when a gunman boarded their school bus on Tuesday and opened fire. "It was not a crime against an individual but a crime against humanity and an attack on our national and social values," he told reporters, pledging renewed vigour in Pakistan's struggle with Islamist militancy. Military spokesman Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa Friday said the next 36 to 48 hours would be critical for Malala. The attack has sickened Pakistan, where Malala won international prominence with a blog for the BBC that highlighted atrocities under the Taliban who terrorised the Swat valley from 2007 until a 2009 army offensive. Activists say the shooting should be a wake-up call to those who advocate appeasement with the Taliban, but analysts suspect there will be no seismic shift in a country that has sponsored radical Islam for decades. Schools opened with prayers for Malala on Friday and special prayers were held at mosques across the country for her speedy recovery at the country's top military hospital in the city of Rawalpindi.

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Next 36-48 hours 'critical' for Malala Yousafzai

RAWALPINDI: The health of injured Malala Yousafzai is satisfactory while next 36-48 hours are critical, said Director General ISPR Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa here on Friday.
'According to neurosurgical and intensive care specialists, health of Malala Yousafzai is satisfactory but next 36 to 48 hours are critical," said the DG ISPR while briefing the media-persons regarding health condition of 14-year school girl, who was targeted by militants in a Swat town on Tuesday.
However, he said that Malala has been placed on ventilator but the team of doctors have described her health condition as satisfactory.
She was flown by an air-ambulance from Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Peshawar to the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC), a health unit of CMH Rawalpindi on Thursday.
A team of specialists also accompanied wounded Malala on her way to Rawalpindi, while another team of specialists headed by Surgeon General of Pakistan Army received her here, he said
General Bajwa said Malala was shifted to Rawalpindi on the advise of the doctors panel treating her as there are better intensive care facilities as compared to CMH Peshawar.
All the medical sketches and pathological investigations of Malala were carried out afresh in AFIC, according to which all her vital organs are well intact and working properly, he said.
The DG ISPR added that a special medical team had been constituted, headed by a Major General, and that the decision to send Malala abroad would be taken by the medical board.
Answering a question regarding composition of the medical team, he said it includes specialists from abroad, senior specialists from civil set up and senior doctors from Pakistan Army.
This team will keep vigil on her health round the clock and will take decisions according to her health needs till her complete recovery, he added.
He appealed the nation today being Friday offer special prayers for her early recovery and ISPR will keep abreast all about her health condition from time to time through media. (APP)

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Prime Minister calls Malala's father

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday called the father of Ms Malala Yousafzai and expressed concern over an attack on her by gunmen when she was returning home from school, which also injured her friends.ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday called the father of Ms Malala Yousafzai and expressed concern over an attack on her by gunmen when she was returning home from school, which also injured her friends.
He strongly condemned the incident and assured him that the government would bear all the medical expenses on their treatment. He also informed him that he had directed the hospital authorities to extend the best medical treatment and care to Malala as well as her friends.
The Prime Minister also directed Senior Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rahim Dad Khan to rush to the hospital along with bouquets and convey the feelings of the President, the Prime Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari.
Praying for their speedy recovery, the Prime Minister said the whole nation also joined him in the prayers. (APP)