Time to play a Ten10 match with Imran: Sharif

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that it's time to play a Ten10 match with Imran Khan,

Talking to newsmen in Karachi he said he used to blast away Imran Khan’s in-swinging curveball for a four on the fine-leg fence in such a way that the turf blew off the outfield.

When asked would he pay a visit to President Zardari to inquire after his health, he prayed for him (President) to get well soon.

Veena confirms break-up with Ashmit Patel

MUMBAI: Veena Malik has revealed toNews her whereabouts during the period she was missing.

According to the actress she had “locked herself” in a hotel in Mumbai after she had broken up with Ashmit Patel.

Corresponding with  News via BlackBerry, Veena said she broke up with Ashmit and left his home after which she went to the hotel.

“It was difficult to get over, but I’m fine now” Veena said about her breakup.

Israel frees 550 Palestinian prisoners

RAMALLAH: Israel on Sunday freed 550 Palestinian prisoners, completing the second phase of the deal which saw Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit freed in October, Palestinians said.

Officials in the West Bank city of Ramallah said that the main contingent of freed prisoners entered the city, where thousands of well-wishers awaited them at the presidential headquarters. (AFP)

Five killed in Faisalabad van fire

FAISALABAD: Five people including a women and child were killed when the van they were travelling in caught fire, 

The tragic incident took place on Shekihepura road as the passenger van suddenly caught fire. 


Rescue 1122 reached the spot and rushed the injured to the Allied Hospital. 


According to the DCO, the fire was caused because of a short circuit. 

President Zardari arrives in Karachi from Dubai

DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari, who was in Dubai for nearly two weeks for medical treatment, arrived in Karachi on late Sunday night,

The President arrived in a special plane that landed at PAF base Masror. The plane landed two minutes late.

In the President's plane all medical facilities as well as his personal doctor and other medics were also present. The President was accompanied by his daughter.

Earlier, the medical team of President Asif Ali Zardari declared him completely fit, allowing him to resume his official activities.

Security from airport to Bilawal House had already been beefed in the anticipation of President's arrival.

DG ISI says he was satisfied with evidence provided by Mansoor Ijaz

ISLAMABAD: DG ISI General Shuja Pasha in his reply to the Supreme Court said he was satisfied that Mansoor Ijaz 'had enough corroborative material to prove his version of the incident', 

General Pasha states that Ijaz would not have been able to write the article without having evidence about the memo.

The DG ISI further said that the article of Mansoor Ijaz published in Financial Times was part of a usual anti-ISI rhetoric.

Given below is the complete text of the reply of DG ISI Lt. Gen. Ahmed Shuja Pasha submitted to the Supreme Court on Thursday:

Respectfully submitted;

1. Respondent No 7 has not received any petition till now. However, in compliance with the orders of the Honourable Court dated 1.12.2011 reply is submitted herein:

2. Media Wing of ISI brought to my notice the piece published in the Financial Times on the 10th of October. It was written by one Mr Mansoor Ejaz. The writer had, in this article, criticised the ISI's role and suggested some actions against the Organization. This was usual anti ISI rhetoric.

3. But I did find the opening paragraph of this piece quite unusual and damaging. It mentioned that a senior Pakistani official had been attempting to pass on a message to senior US leaders indicating imminence of a military takeover in Pakistan. The whole thing looked intriguing. I concluded that one could write such a piece so blatantly unless he had some evidence to support his assertions. I, therefore, tasked my sources to know about Mr Mansoor Ijaz and find out if he would agree to share the information about the purported Memorandum.

4. It was confirmed to me by my sources that Mr Mansoor ijaz was ready to share the information but only with the Director General and also not in Pakistan. He insisted that the meeting shall be without any aides on both sides. Accordingly, a meeting was thus planned and took place in London on 22nd of October 2011.

5. Mr Mansoor Ijaz briefed me that our Ambassador in Washington had gotten in touch with him and remained in communication about the contents and delivery of the Memo to the relevant US authorities. He also showed me the proof of a large number of messages sent through BlackBerry which had been exchanged between our Ambassador in Washington and him regarding the document, which later came to be known as the Memorandum. He explained to me in fair amount of details about the circumstances leading to the drafting of Memo and why it was delivered through him. I told him, that I could not believe him unless I saw his BlackBerry and Computer myself to form an opinion that the messages were really exchanged between the two individuals. Having seen these means of communication used, I was satisfied that he had enough corroborative material to prove his version of the incident. He insisted that he will present the details of the evidence himself before a commission or court of law, if asked to do so.

6. I left London the next evening and reported my findings verbally to the Chief of Army Staff on 24th October 2011.

7. I met the Honourable President of Pakistan on 18th of November 2011 when this matter also came under discussion and I briefed him on what, according to my assessment, the facts were. I also suggested to him the issue pertained to National Security and should not be taken lightly. I suggested to the President that it will be in the fitness of things to ask our Ambassador in Washington to verify or contradict the matter.

8. The Respondent has the honour to lead ISI, an organization that stands in forefront, particularly during the peace time, to safeguard the security of the Country as well as the honour and respect of its people. Men and women under command of the Respondent continue to risk their lives and those of their children to positively contribute to the overall security calculus of the Country. All our efforts are geared towards that end.

9. The Respondent, in his humble personal capacity, maintains that access to unadulterated truth and justice is a right of the people of Pakistan, the real sovereign masters of this Country. To this end, Honourable Court may, if deemed appropriate, graciously consider the following:-

a. May kindly summon Mr Mansoor Ijaz to appear before the Honourable Court as he alone holds the real evidence, as claimed by him. He has already, at a number of occasions, indicated his willingness to do so, through the print and electronic media.

b. May kindly demand forensic examination of the computers and all the cell phones and Black Berry Telephones used since May 2011 till date by the both, Mr Mansoor Ijaz and our Ex Ambassador to the US.

c. May kindly consider retrieval of the Call Record Data related to this incident from the Black Berry as well as other service providers, if any.

10. Under the circumstances, the answering Respondent shall comply with all the directions given by this Honourable Court in the matter and render necessary assistance to its appointed commission whenever so required. 

End the war in Iraq, the American flag off folks, are voiced by Mr.

Baghdad, Washington (AFP, online) nine years after the war in Iraq on Thursday at the end of U.S. military operations in Baghdad has formally stripped American flag. Regarding the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Baghdadhead high with pride. our military withdrawal from Iraq at a steady and kudmktarmlk leave behind are the future of Iraq now is in public hands. North Carolina to fill in the fort, while the U.S. President to take part in this war and the soldiers who died during appreciated. asnayaraq Meanwhile thousands of people in the streets and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from their country to celebrate the U.S. and Israeli flags burned were . in Baghdad Defence Minister also attended the ceremony pnyta Leone. U.S. troops remain in Iraq during a ceremony at the Pentagon to continue Leone pnyta nine years of war, American soldiers paid tribute to the sacrifices. They. our mission in Iraq was a sovereign and independent government and its management and security responsibilities to handle. I think we largely succeeded in achieving this mission. They say Iraq in the coming days as compared to gajmhuryt examination will have to face challenges. But he said the United States to face the challenges of the Iraqi people will stand. They a U.S. withdrawal no less than miracles declared.

Libyan leader Col Gaddafi has been involved in the killing of U.S., Russian Prime Minister

MOSCOW (AFP / Online) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir myrpyutn Washington Libya on charges of murdering the victim by mamrqzafy rhnmakrnl prgyr U.S. policies on minor assault charges and bucharkrdy synytrjan McCain's statement. U.S. Russian Prime MinisterRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gave the U.S. synytrjan McCain's statement that Russia's current protest situation in the Arab world was likened to a wave of awareness, said in response to a question about McCain fought in Vietnam Hey, I like lots of blood on her hands, has been peaceful citizens. Gaddafi to assassinate Putin said that for now with his bloody hands have been impossible without more ghnawny bloody scenes. They Recent protests over election results offered the janitor, but said nothing about the demands that the demonstrators will protest by staying within the law when conditions are normal.

SC receives COAS, DG ISI reply in memo case

ISLAMABAD: Cheif of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and DG ISI Shuja Pasha have submitted their replies to the Supreme Court in the memo case,

The replies of the COAS and DG ISI were submitted on behalf of the attorney general who had earlier received them via the office of the COAS.

Replies have also been received from the cabinet, law, defence, interior and foreign secretaries.

Earlier the Supreme Court had also received replies from Mansoor Ijaz and Husain Haqqani.

The reply of President Zardarr however has not been received by the Supreme Court. 

Gepco tariff raise approved

GUJRANAWALA: Nepra Wednesday approved Gujranawala Electric Power Company (Gepco)’s tariff raise by Rs1.00 to Rs4.05 per unit,

Sources said that Gepco domestic customers would have to bear an additional burden of Rs1.00 to Rs4.05 per unit, while the commercial customers Rs3.15 and the industrial customers Rs3.10 per unit. 

Besides, Rs2.53 per unit raise has also been approved for the agricultural customers, sources said.

Nepra sources told that the final decision about the enhancement of tariff is to be made by the government and if decided not to pass on the burden to customers, then a subsidy of Rs31 billion would have to be given. 

Corporal Punishment: Studying in Fear

by Mariam Magsi

When you live outside of Pakistan for a while, you see it in a whole new way. Certain elements within our society cease to make sense when we are exposed to foreign systems where basic human rights are far louder than tyranny or oppression. One of the West’s strongest attributes is their focus on honing and refining skills. Almost every occupation requires exclusive training and education. Teachers are not only expected to have degrees but are required to attend Teacher’s College for four years. It is extremely competitive and many don’t make the cut. The ones that do are trained in children’s psychology and aid in their development, not their demise.



In Pakistan, frustrated and unskilled teachers are hired to educate poor, deprived children in deteriorating schools with extremely weak infrastructures, if any at all. When I looked into why the drop out rate in public schools was so high in Pakistan, it turns out that whatever little recorded information there is on the subject, points to corporal punishment playing a major role in the lives of these children. In Canada hitting a child in school is unheard of, verbal communication is the only method used to reprimand them and if discrepancies are made, the penalties are severe. 

Beatings, child abuse, strange, extreme punishments and physical assault have become culturally accepted practices in Pakistan. Both rural and urban settings have a high rate of children being hit and verbally abused. Pakistan tries to enforce a culture that is obedient, docile and respectful, but this respect is attained through fear and constant brainwashing. We are all aware of what happens in Madrassah’s and how children are chained, beaten and physically abused until their resolve is broken and their feelings are numbed. It is the worst form of violation a child can go through especially when he or she is at a physical disadvantage, unable to tackle obese, hard handed maulvi’s, parents, teachers and elders. 

Some of the common methods used to attack children include, but are not limited to slapping, punching, pushing, choking, hair-pulling, and inflicting bruises and wounds with shoes, hangers, canes and belts. At times the beatings are continuous and children are left with heavy scarring and marks on their vulnerable bodies. In extreme cases children’s faces have been smashed into walls and desks. At times, children are sexually abused and much of this bigotry goes ignored. 

Then there are severely bizarre cases like the one in Gujranwala where the principal not only painted the students faces with black ink, but the school’s management pulled surprising stunts like locking up a local journalist and harassing parents. Bones are broken and fractured, heavy bleeding occurs and there seems to be no fear of consequences on behalf of these deranged, lunatic adults. Kids rebel everywhere in the world and meeting their raging hormones with monstrous authority in no way eases their transitional pain. 

Psychologists do not treat these children and hardly any studies are carried out with regards to their social development. Victims of mental and physical torture will grow to be psychologically disturbed and we have no one looking into that. Is it no surprise that Pakistan’s violence is bursting at the seams? Who are these bearded people with guns? Why are they destroying our nation? What kind of terror filled, raging, maniacal, suicidal wave is this that is seeping through the streets condemning the literate and the logical? Is there something dangerously wrong with the way we are raising our future generations? Perhaps our “beat the child” philosophies have failed to succeed in producing a healthy society and this trend of ignoring children and their rights will have to change if we are to hope for better citizens for Pakistan’s unpredictable tomorrow.

No cut in $700m civilian aid to Pakistan: US

WASHINGTON: State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland has said that US has not cut $700 million civilian aid to Pakistan while Defence Authorization bill is under discussion in the Congress.

Briefing the media, Victoria Nuland said Defence Department provides strategy how to utilize military aid and how to note its success.

Nuland said if this legislation becomes law, US will work with the government of Pakistan on how we can fulfill the requirements.

The spokesperson did not comment on the envoys' conference in Pakistan but said that dialogues were continued to cope with the challenges both countries have. 

ISAF commander contacts COAS

KABUL: General John Allen, ISAF commander in Afghanistan Tuesday said Pakistan has showed signs of resumption of communication exchange which was halted following the Nato strike in Pakistan that killed 24 soldiers, .

General Allen told journalists in Kabul that he had talked to Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

During the conversation, both the officials expressed the resolve to get to the facts of Mohmand Agency attack.

The ISAF commander said he was confident that Pakistan would soon send back its coordination officials, who were recalled after the Mohmand strike, at Nato Headquarters in Afghanistan. 

NATO supply route blockade enters 19th day

CHAMAN: Pakistan's blockade of the vital NATO/US supply line into Afghanistan entered its 19th day on Wednesday.

The supply line was suspended after the NATO troops raided checkposts inside Pakistan, killing 24 soldiers.

Owing to this halt, NATO forces are facing shortage of petroleum products, food and others.

Meanwhile, drivers of the NATO containers, standing at Pak borders, are facing many problems besides insecurity. 

Manhole devours 12-year-old girl in Lahore

LAHORE: A twelve-year-old girl, who fell into a manhole, died in a local hospital on late Tuesday night, Geo News reported.

The heirs of the ill-fated girl have demanded of the authorities concerned to take action against WASA officials over negligence in covering the manhole that took life of their beloved one.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of the incident and sought report within 24 hours from the officials concerned.

On the other hand, MD WASA has suspended three officials of the respective area and ordered investigation. 

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Pakistani forces took control of the board of Air Base

Islamabad: Pakistani security forces took over the company's air base. The board Air Base hascompleted the withdrawal of U.S. forces, twoaircraft left ayyrbys, with foreign troops, threeaircraft at the last board departed from air base,the FC has taken control of ayyrbys. the board ofthe federal Cabinet on November 26 to December11 deadline to vacate the air base was.

Skarlrky collective abuse of justice surrounding the office of Geo News reached for

Jhang Jhang ... poor families in the region ShahKot mass rape of two women kumslh targeted,arrested or accused of rape victims to reachLahore at around justice, Parveen Akhtar, a resident of Jhang District Office can live nyuzlahurand a half months before the seven armed menentered his house, three points the gun at her whileher sister Abida daubly locked in a room for victims of abuse. Pravin said that neighborhood residentsaccused of running at , the police report lodgedagainst the accused in court by the accused but thepolice are forced to reconcile with the money, heurged the CM to offer them justice, as aurmlzmunbe really punished.

U.S. drone aircraft will not return, Iran

TEHRAN: Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief official of the U.S. spy drone kakhnahy will not return. Iran's Revolutionary Guards, General Hussein said in opening his TV interview violated Iranian airspace in response to strong U.S. response to was kbrdarkya. kuandazh the U.S. was not what Iran is doing, Kashmar region near the Afghan border, Iran seized the U.S. spy plane, U.S. officials fear has disappeared kaaatraf. 
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Pakistan shot down a drone aircraft decided, claims U.S. mydyaka

Washington: U.S. claims that Pakistan had violated its airspace to U.S. drone tyarun has decided to pull down. A U.S. TV synyrahl car according to a Pakistani army said Pakistan made a new defense policy . This policy of violating its airspace to U.S. drone aircraft margrany been decided. The report quoted Pakistani officials khagya cork that any new policy under the Pakistan border violations will not be accepted. 

IRAN end USA Sayybr new way of war

 

Emma Watson to teens: 'Be true to who you are'

HONG KONG: Emma Watson's advice to teenagers is: "feel comfortable in your own skin."

The 21-year-old Harry Potter star, on her second visit to Hong Kong, said she loves traveling in Asia.

The British actress cast as Hermione Granger when she was just 10 has said she's preparing to step out of the safe world of film sets. She's been studying at Brown and Oxford universities.

She told reporters Thursday her best advice to teens is: "Be true to who you are and do the best to feel comfortable in your own skin. You are all right exactly as you are."

She was in Hong Kong on a business trip. About 100 fans, holding "Harry Potter" books or fashion magazines with Watson on the cover, greeted the actress. (AP)

Army Chief meets prime minister, agreed to stop NATO supply, future attacks will best answer, Gilani warning

Islamabad (Online / IEC NP): Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani met the two leaders agreed to stop NATO supply, while the prime minister warned that any attack in the future full will answer. presented to the President's illness developments, issues of national security, operational preparedness of the Army, the NATO bombing, solar air base evacuation decisions were discussed and the Bonn Conference. The responsible Minister House more than an hour one-on-one meeting which continued till late in the COAS after the NATO attack on the western borders and the measures taken by the Army Air Defence System to install the new prime minister warned The immediate response to any possible aggression on the detailed operational preparations as briefed. Sources told Online that the board meeting regarding the evacuation of air base also reviewed progress since the NATO supply line to seal the two figures were agreed. Sources said Yousuf Raza Gilani said the army to ensure national defense needs all the defense would be if the government of national sovereigntywill ensure that the pressure will not be accepted. They deal with any emergency measures taken by the Pakistan Army also expressed satisfaction at the meeting of the Bonn Conference on Afghanistan the decisions and statements of world leaders also reviewed.

Pakistan has been trying to work with the patient, an alternative route for NATO to have a long and expensive, the U.S. military chief

WASHINGTON (AP / AFP) U.S. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin dympsy said U.S. patience with Pakistan is trying to work with the protests over the killing of our soldiers have closed the main supply routes, alternate route for U.S. and NATO forces will have a long and expensive, Mohmand attack in Islamabad and Washington on the impact on long-term relationships are concerned, are working together to eliminate differences. The views expressedThere are places of refuge in a threat to peace in Afghanistan, and Pakistan's influence in Afghanistan will end, investigations are under NATO attack, the attack was intentional, nor any motive behind it can not bothered to stop NATO supplies in Pakistan who are tynkrjlayy oil gas oil that NATO does not reach us, because it does not pay, military goals in Afghanistan News, luyh Jirga in Kabul support. dympsy said Pakistani troops in Mohmand Agency check post attacked by NATO helicopters was not intentional. This attack was to get the U.S. to wait for the results of the investigation. He is

Recently suffered from inflation and the electrical "Two-time system" were at rates other than 12 units of Rs.

Islamabad (Khalid Mustafa   BATKHELA.TK) inflation from the power users and shock have been. Capital shortage facing the electric "two-time" rates introduced under which the power of using high times (5 to 10 at night a) twelve other users have to pay per unit are causing people to fall, despite the huge bills have been received. Ministry of Water and Power officials confirmed that the electricity distribution companies to determine the time(of time) and Rs 12.25 per unit (pack of five to ten o'clock at night time) would play. 11.59 per unit of public notification in accordance with commercial customers (peak time) and Rs 6.50 unit (of time) are fulfilled. The Rs 12.25 and Rs 6.70 as industrial users, special contract customers (such as users of Azad Kashmir) Rs 11.59 and Rs 6.41, Rs 4.55 and Rs 11.11 per unit agricultural tube wells have been paid. kakhna Ministry officials have the power If citizens want their bills decrease of 5 to 10 at night, between the power consumption this means that time for ironing, water motor, micro-wave ovens and maximum bulb closed or 12.25 per The unit will have to pay. The new system users to the next summer would be disastrous, and if they have to heat and air coolers used ayyrkndysnr bulk of the revenue to pay electricity bills in respect of