Aamer shifted to seaside Prison Portland

(batkhela-movies)LONDON: The teenage bowling sensation Muhamamd Aamer has been shifted from notorious Feltham Young Offenders Institution to a special secure rehabilitation centre for young people in Weymouth known as Her Majesty's Prison Portland, a seaside tourist attraction town in Dorset, England, it can be revealed. 

After being sentenced to 6 months detention (not imprisonment) on Thursday with fellow players Salman Butt and Muhammad Asif, who were both sent to the high security Wandsworth prison in South London, the young bowling genius was sent to Feltham Young Offenders Institution. 

The decision to send Aamer to Her Majesty's Prison Portland, which is located in the village of Easton, came after it was decided by the Prison Services' Youth Justice Board that the young bowlers deserved to be at a better rehabilitation centre with modern educational, recreational and teaching facilities with no stigma such as the one attached to the Feltham Young Offenders Institution. The Weymouth Young Offenders Institution is considered a youth hostel and one of the best rehabilitation centres for the 15-21 years old offenders convicted on various charges. 

A source told Geo News that Aamer will have every kind of facility at the centre where he can play sports, attend education classes, exercise at the gym, use internet and take part in charitable events after a month or so, including collecting money for the local charities. Aamer will, each week, receive up to 25 hours of education, skills and other activities, including programmes looking at improving the behaviour of the young inmates.

A source told Geo News that Muhammad Aamer demonstrated extremely good behavior for the two days he spent at the rehabilitation centre. The news of his arrival at the Feltham Young Offenders Institution had spread like wildfire amongst the more than 750 under 21 years old young inmates at the prison even before he was sent there from the holding cells at the Southwark Crown Court on Thursday. According to a source at the institution, Aamer spent the first two nights in Bittern unit, where the 8 holding units are named after birds. He was given access to TV, games and telephone straight away.

Aamer's quick relocation is a far cry from the notorious Feltham Young Offenders' Institution where a 19 years old Pakistani Zahid Mubarek was killed in March 2000 by a white racist psychopath Robert Stewart. The teenager was sent to Feltham Young Offenders Institution after being found guilty of stealing razors and interfering with a motor vehicle.

Robert Stewart, a prolific offender from the Manchester area, attacked Zahid Mubarek when he was preparing to come home at the end of his sentence. Hours before his release, Stewart took a table leg and batters his cellmate. Seven days later, Zahid Mubarek died in hospital from his injuries. Stewart was charged with his murder and found guilty of murder and sentenced to life.

A report by the Commission for Racial Equality seven years ago found "widespread racism" at the jail, with Black and Asian inmates subjected to bullying and unfavourable treatment by wardens. Sir David Ramsbotham, the chief inspector of prisons, said the prison was "rotten to the core". The report said inmates had not been encouraged to report cases of racial abuse, and only five or six had been reported every month, but since his report the number has increased to 50 or 60 per month.

Pakistan looks to highway to fight militancy

 Deep in Pakistan's unruly tribal areas, army engineers protected by soldiers on mountaintops spend hours every morning combing the earth for Taliban bombs before embarking on a special mission.

After determining there is no danger, they use machinery to cut through rugged terrain to build a highway Pakistan hopes will give it an edge over militants by connecting the underdeveloped region to the central economy.

It is one of several "Quick Impact Projects" designed to win over the population of the restive South Waziristan area, home to some of the most dangerous militant groups in the world.

"When the economy prospers, mindsets change. When there is opportunity for business and commercial activities, people focus on that and less on violence," said Zahid Raja, spokesmen for the army's construction and civil engineering wing.

"That is how there is an overall impact on security."

Pakistan has in the past resorted to military offensives in South Waziristan and nearby areas against militants seeking to topple the U.S.-backed government.

But the operations proved to be stop-gap measures at best, and failed to weaken groups like the Pakistani Taliban who seem to carry out suicide bombings at will.

Now the army seems to be adopting a more comprehensive strategy by investing in the highway that will connect South Waziristan to major cities in Pakistan, as well as Afghanistan.

If the project succeeds, it could help the unpopular government gain influence in a restive border region largely neglected since Pakistan was created in 1947.

The Taliban seem to understand the road could pose a threat. They have dispatched suicide bombers to kill engineers and soldiers working on the highway and regularly stage ambushes.

The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), of which South Waziristan is a part, are semi-autonomous and have never been fully integrated into Pakistan's administrative and economic system.

They are governed under a system inherited from British colonialists, with government-appointed political agents ruling through the tribes that observe their centuries-old codes, not Pakistani laws.

"It is only now, after sixty years, that Pakistan has tried to understand the tribal areas," said Mahmood Shah, a former intelligence official in the region who praised the highway project but wondered how committed authorities were to completing it.

"Before, nobody in Islamabad knew about the region."

EMPTY PROMISES

Persuading ethnic Pashtun tribesmen in South Waziristan and elsewhere who have long been suspicious of the state to cooperate won't be easy. They have heard many empty promises of roads, jobs, schools and hospitals before.

This time, officials say, the $81 million in funds mostly from the United States and the United Arab Emirates will be made available soon so the highway can be completed by a target date of 2013.

"Despite security threats, we are working as quickly as we can," said Mohammad Ali, an official involved with the project.

The militants, for their part, have spent years making sure people are too scared to side with the state, beheading pro-government officials and tribal leaders.

Still, the prospects of economic integration are raising spirits among some of the 500,000 inhabitants of South Waziristan, an arid and mountainous region pockmarked with sparse forest and dried up creeks.

"We have wanted this for a long time. It is God's blessing that this road is being built," said Saif-ur-Rehman Wazir, a tribal elder in his 50s wearing traditional baggy trousers and tunic.

A few sections of the highway have already opened and the bustling traffic has fueled optimism in the area.

"If there is a good road there will be business. I own land and it's going to increase in value by ten-fold," said Mir Aman, 26, who owns apple orchards.

"I have already spoken with my father about maybe setting up a petrol pump."

Pakistan has come under immense pressure to tackle militants since U.S. special forces killed Osama bin Laden in May in a Pakistani town, where he had apparently lived for years.

Stabilizing the border area will become more urgent for the United States as it nears the deadline for withdrawing combat troops from Afghanistan at the end of 2014.

But pacifying the region will take time and lots of investment to erase the conditions that fuel militancy, such as poverty and unemployment.

Pakistan's government is cash-strapped, heavily reliant on foreign aid and is often paralyzed by political squabbling, so coming up with the funds for more projects may be difficult in the face of the harsh realities on the ground.

In a February 21, 2009, diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks, then U.S. ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson said defeating a "growing witches' brew" of al Qaeda, the Taliban and local militants would take 10-15 years.

"Unfortunately in Pakistan, continuity is a problem. Priorities change as officials and governments change," said Shah, the former intelligence official.

"But if they stay committed and continue such work for even five years, they will change the face of FATA."

President, PM greet nation on Eid-ul-Azha

 (batkhela-movies)ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani have greeted the nation on Eid-ul-Azha, and called upon them to promote affection, tolerance, patience and brotherhood. 

In their message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the two leaders said these principles were needed to create a society according to the tenets of Islam. 

President Asif Ali Zardari urged the people to adopt values of sacrifice, brotherhood, kindness and charity to create a tolerant and harmonious society.

They also called upon the people not to forget flood-hit people on this occasion. (Geo Urdu/PPI)

Nation celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today

(batkhela-movies) ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Eid-ul-Azha with traditional zeal and religious fervour today (Monday).

The largest Eid Congregation in the federal capital is being held at Faisal Mosque.

In Rawalpindi, main Eid Congregation is being held at Liaqat Bagh while in Lahore, biggest Eid Congregation be held at Badshahi Mosque, Data Darbar, Masjid Shaudha, Masjid Wazir Khan and Bagh Jinnah.

In Karachi, Eid congregations are being held at Memon Mosque, Bagh Jinnah and several other places.

Ulema and khateebs from different schools of thought would deliver special sermons and lectures to highlight the significance of the day.

On the occasion, special prayers will be offered for the progress and prosperity of the country, unity of the 'Ummah'.

Miss Venezuela wins Miss World crown

LONDON:(batkhela-movies) Miss Venezuela, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colimenares, was crowned the 2011 winner of the Miss World beauty pageant at a glittering final ceremony in London on Sunday.

Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais, was named the runner-up, while Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Victoria Vilanova Perez, came third.

Sarcos Colimenares, 22, who works for a broadcasting company and has a degree in human resources, gasped and threw her hands to her face as she was announced the winner.

Some 113 beauty queens from Albania to Zimbabwe took their place on the stage, with the show being broadcast live to an estimated audience of more than one billion viewers in 150 countries. (AFP)

New Miss International to be picked today

 (batkhela-movies)SICHUAN: The new Miss International will be chosen here today (November 6) at the Sichuan Opera Theater in Chengdu, China.

At the contest the Philippine bet Dianne Necio is aiming for the country’s fifth crown, which is a tall order keeping in view the fact that we have already four winners - Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, Melanie Marquez in 1979 and Precious Lara Quigaman in 2005 - all of whom have eventually ventured into 

A potential attack on Iran, Israeli President

   JERUSALEM(batkhela-movies): Israeli President Shimon Peressays that Iran is much more likely to attack.Israel's President Shimon Peres, Israeli TV saidwhile kuantruyu thakh attack on Iran by Israel andother countries likely it is the intelligence agencies of various countries khnathakh kuayrannuclear program is prtsuys. khnathakh theintelligence agencies of these countries aretelling their leaders that Iran will acquire nuclearweapons to be warned to stop.

         Karachi (BATKHELA-MOVIES)... Governor calls on President Asif AliZardari tyly is contacted three times. Nmawn bethe case in which both agreed to resolve bymutual consultation. Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan, Asif Zardari, who has contacts on the phone tyly both nmawn in the Sindhgovernment to discuss and resolve issues in consultation kubahmy agreed.

Saudi Arabia, the United States and Europe today is a holiday celebrated alazhy

  (Jeddah .(BATKHELA-MOVIES).. Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia,USA, Europe and the Far East is beingcelebrated today alazhy day. Eid prayer in the Gulf will be the largest congregations in the Sunnifollowers of Abraham will be the sacrificialanimal. Eid prayers in UK 1500 will be smallgatherings. Islamic Centre in Brussels, and Zain-ul alaabdyn the Paris mosque Eid prayers will be offered at the central mosque. U.S. Virginia, Maryland and several mosques and other placesin New York on Eid the meetings will be.

2.5 mn pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat

 (BATKHELA-MOVIES)MAKKAH: More than 2.5 million pilgrims from around the world including 180,000 Pakistanis are reaching at the vast plains of Arafat to perform the most important ritual of Hajj today. Prophet Mohammed SAWW delivered his final hajj sermon at Arafat.

After spending a whole day and night in Mina in prayers and meditation on the first day of Hajj (Yaum Al Tarwiya) on Friday, they are proceeding to Arafat on foot, by train, bus and vehicles.

The pilgrims are reaching at Mount Arafat and its surrounding plains where the hajj sermon will be delivered from the historical Nimra Mosque. 

After the sermon, the pilgrims will offer Zuhr and Asr prayers together and later will leave for Muzdalifah before the sunset where they will offer Maghrib and Isha prayers together. 

During their stay at Muzdalifah, the pilgrims will gather stones for Ramy al-Jamarat, throwing stones to signify their defiance of the devil. 

At Mina the pilgrims perform The hajj will end on Sunday with Eid al-Adha , or the Feast of Sacrifice when the pilgrims will return to their camps in Mina after Fajr prayers.

Mufti-e-Azam urges Muslims to unite

 (BATKHELA-MOVIES)MAKKAH: Mufti-e-Azam (Grand Mufti) of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Sheikh in his hajj sermon on Saturday said that killing innocent people is forbidden in Islam and Muslims should respect the rights of other Muslims, Geo News reported.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz was delivering the sermon from the historical Nimra Mosque where millions of pilgrims have gathered to perform the key rituals of hajj. 

He urged Muslims to avoid evil thoughts and action and take guidance from the Holy Quraan and Sunnah. He said that Muslims should be united and they should be mutually helpful. 

He said that Muslim governments should prevent crimes, injustice and poverty. They should not use weapons against their own people, instead the rulers should act in accordance with the Sharia.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz said that Shariah guides economic transactions as well and Islam has forbidden interest therefore the business community should try to get rid of its menace. 

Shedding light on the importance of hajj, he said that it cleanses all evils that a man commits in his lifetime.

He urged the channels of the Muslim countries to play their role and build character as global media is bent on damaging Muslim society.

Ties with India, US improving: Foreign Ministe

(BATKHELA-MOVIES) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's most troubled foreign relationships have improved in recent months, its top diplomat said on Saturday, pointing to upcoming trade talks with New Delhi and broad agreement on regional security goals with Washington as evidence. 

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, in an exclusive interview with Reuters, said negotiations to normalise trade with India would allow progress on other issues between the two nuclear-armed South Asian rivals.

"I think it's broadly agreed that we need to make some simultaneous progress on these issues," she said.

The hope is that an increase in trade will feed into wider trust between the two countries and help them resolve major flashpoints, like the disputed Kashmir region, although a solution to this problem has proved intractable for decades.

"But there has been a great improvement in the environment," she said. "I think we can move forward."

She strongly denied that Pakistan was not committed to finalising Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status for India, as alleged by an unnamed Indian government official on Friday, who said Islamabad was "backtracking" on the issue in the face of domestic opposition. 

"There is absolutely no question of backtracking of cabinet approval of trade normalisation with India," she said. "I want to completely dismiss any indication that there's any retraction
on what we said."

Pakistan announced it would upgrade India to a most favoured nation on Wednesday, a move that would help normalise commercial ties by ending heavy restrictions on what India is allowed to export across the border.

Khar said the two countries' commerce secretaries would meet in mid-November to hammer out the details of the trade agreement, but that there was no lack of commitment to the agreement itself.

"The cabinet very clearly gave them a way forward, which is trade normalisation with India," she said.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani also rejected the charges of backtracking in comments to reporters in Lahore on Saturday.

Khar said relations with the United States were also on the mend, with "a complete convergence of stated interests" on Afghanistan.

"Nothing would make us happier than a strong government in Afghanistan," she said. "I look at the last few weeks, and relations with the US have been generally positive. It's basically the operational details to agree on."

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