Karachi rain: Nine die of electrocution

 KARACHI: At least nine people lost their lives when they were electrocuted during rain in the city, . Five members of the same family including a mother and daughter were among those killed. 

Heavy rain lashed Karachi this afternoon and in a brief period of time water accumulated in several areas of the city. As a result, traffic jams are being reported across the city and several vehicles have broken down.

The chairman of the Karachi Traders Itehad adds that several markets in the city have been flooded.

According to the MET office, 52 MM or rain has fallen in Landhi, 40 MM in Saddar, 17.4 MM in the airport area and 16 MM in Gulistan-e-Jauhar.

Prison should not deter one from fulfilling duties: Nawaz

 NAWABSHAH: Speaking to the media at the circuit house here, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said one (President Zardari) should not be afraid of going to prison when fulfilling their duties,  Saturday.

Responding to President Zardari’s order issued for him to visit Nawabshah, the PML-N chief said he was complying with the president’s order.

Speaking on the situation in Karachi, Sharif said the faces of those behind the destruction of peace in the city should be unmasked.

Sharif called on President Zardari to make some time for the people and ensure their well being.

“It is time to forget politics and save the country,” Sharif said. 

Ajay Devgn's 'Singham' makes Rs100 crores

 MUMBAI: Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's action-packed 'Singham', starring Ajay Devgn as an honest cop fighting to clean up the system, has earned Rs.100 crore net in India in its sixth week.

It is said to be the seventh film of all time to have crossed the mark of Rs.100 crore net in collections. Produced by Reliance Entertainment, the film is still going strong in theatres. It will complete 50 days on September 10.

"A hard-hitting story, the wonderful combination of director Rohit Shetty and star Ajay Devgn and some amazing action sequences have resulted in an extremely successful run for the film," Sanjeev Lamba, CEO, Reliance Entertainment said.

"'Singham' is the first mainstream film produced by Reliance Entertainment and we are very pleased with the results," he added.

The cast of the film also includes Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj.

WHO confirms 2,726 Dengue cases in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, there are 2,726 confirmed Dengue virus cases in Pakistan, 

The number of Dengue cases in Islamabad is 30, Punjab 2,463, Sindh 191, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 8 and 5 cases have been reported in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

8 people have died due to the virus across the country.

PSO needs Rs50 billion to avert default

KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO) urgently needs Rs50 billion for paying the outstanding amounts of international suppliers, Sources said that PSO needs this amount latest by 15/16 of the current month, as its total outstanding amounts were as high as of Rs90 billion out of which Rs50 billion was required urgently for averting default. Additional secretary, ministry of petroleum in a memo to the ministry of water and power hat termed this situation alarming. On the other hand, PSO recoveries from the power sector companies and the government have swelled up to Rs174 billion. In this backdrop, the company has demanded from the government immediate payment of Rs50 billion.

Israel pulls envoy after Egypt embassy attack

CAIRO: Israel's ambassador to Egypt and senior staff has been evacuated home after protesters stormed a building containing the country's embassy in Cairo on Friday night. Israel Radio said on Saturday that the plane carrying Yitzhak Levanon, the ambassador, and others had landed in Israel. Israel's consul for state affairs was left behind to maintain its embassy, as Israel weighed its response to the attack by dozens of protesters on the building that houses its diplomatic mission. Reports said that Egyptian commandos had entered the embassy building as it came under attack to escort six Israeli citizens to safety. US President Barack Obama earlier called on Egypt to "honour its international obligations" to protect the diplomats and told Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, that Washington was taking steps to resolve the situation. Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, also spoke with Mohamed Kamel Amr, the Egyptian foreign minister, who cut short a trip to Poland as Essam Sharaf, the Egyptian prime minister, called a crisis cabinet meeting. An Israeli government official who wanted to remain anonymous told the Al Jazeera bureau in Jerusalem that Israel was grateful to Obama and Egyptian government for helping to resolve the situation. But it said the incident was a blow to Israeli-Egyptian relations and a "serious violation of accepted diplomatic behavior". "This could have been a real tragedy, we are thankful to all who helped resolve this matter”. Over the last few hours there was a real concern for the lives of our people," said the government official. Pulling its diplomats even temporarily out of Egypt would represent another regional setback for Israel which has already seen relations with Turkey, another erstwhile regional ally, turn sour amid Turkish anger over last year's deadly raid by Israeli commandos on a Gaza-bound flotilla . The Israeli embassy has been a focus for protests in Cairo amid a downturn in relations since Hosni Mubarak, the former Egyptian president, was ousted from power in February. Five Egyptian border guards were killed last month during an Israeli operation against suspected gunmen who killed eight Israeli citizens, prompting Egypt briefly to threaten to withdraw its ambassador.

Secret surveillance of mosques and Muslim community centers in the United States Discovery

New York (batkhela-movies) 250 American mosques andother centers of hundreds of Muslims havediscovered the secret monitoring. An Iranian TVreport revealed that police received the Frenchnews agency has been in confidential documents.Police record the police in New York and New Jersey, 250 mosques and Muslim communityhundreds centers secret is being monitored.reports of Muslim gathering places where thespecial teams are deployed Muslim groups about the activity of various information collected is .demographic unit of the police team that has been kept secret. the teams on a daily basis by Muslimgroups tyarkrty reports are based on information and reports.

Mstrbyn taken by world-renowned retirement

London.      . . .. . .year are published, they can not play it anymore. nineteen hundred and ninety in the TV series was introduced as Mr. Bean fame that died in the two films that were made. Oxford University in Electrical anjyyrng Masters of the Mr. Bean, the last time it was played eight duhzar after which they are far from small or big screen. 

Warships rescue ships will be leveled with Gaza, the Turkish prime minist

ANKARA  Turkish Prime Minister RecepTayyip arduan the Mediterranean to Israel will notestablish a monopoly, natural resources should not be an occupation, which has supported such efforts by Turkey to Israel unilaterally from theMediterranean to the exploitation of naturalresources will not be given. in an interview, TurkishPrime Minister said that all future aid to Gazaaboard the cruise ship will visit Turkey with them.the Turkish Turkey to be imposed on Israel by 150/ million, but we do not care about the damage tonational prestige than no money. He said thatbilateral military agreements with Israel, Turkey is not observed; in 2005, Israel, Turkey, theunmanned aircraft heron flight gave the Matty nunsresponsibility for Israel, but Israel, the support is not. Meanwhile, the Egyptian news agencies saida source quoted the Turkish and joint navalexercises with Egypt this year will be held at the end. an unidentified government source has saidthat these exercises will increase the capacity ofEgypt and could benefit from the experience.

Debate on the Shawwal moon in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah  debate on the new moon ofShawwal in Saudi Arabia. A TV report of theAstronomical Society of Jeddah on August 30Shawwal ykm refused to comply, after which the debate now in Saudi Arabia has generally beencelebrated Eid al-Fitr that was correct or notlegitimate

Any time in the electricity, gas, petroleum shortages, fear of being

Islamabad (batkhela-movies) has learned fromsources in Pakistan circular lock (CIRCULAR DERT) has made the point that the PSO kuyrgmalthe PSO (PAKISTAN STATE OIL) for theircontributions (LIARILITIES) the time is not allowedto petroleum products also create difficulties there are. the nearly 130 billion Circular firm in the country's PSO for the 130 billion credit powersector, torn and PS Oh by the way refineries(particularly parks) to stop payment is placed in theoil refineries (CRUDE SUPPLIERS) payments tolocal suppliers, especially aujy DC has stoppedlending the whole affair and the energy sector in the country suffer even with electricity and gasshortages of the product may ptrulm. Arbab basituksad that responsibility seriously the problem ofcircular lock and remove the solid solution.

Kasuc PPP can walk with peace, Altaf Hussain

LONDON: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain said that Pakistan forces break mujudhyn agents in Pakistan, laws are followed when hugajb praskaatlaq lykrsdruzyraazm common man. Uydyukanfrns during his answers to questions from reporters while heare taking. He said, terrorists in Karachi have headed kusrkary, walk with the PPP in Sindh kasuc eliminate hatred can be born krbhy opposition. Altaf Hussain said on another question that I'm jagyrdarnhyn mqrrkrdun the successor, the MQM is psndjmaat democracy, I decided badjansyn character, ability aurmyrt prkrnyky has directed the Sindh ayakuyy badmyn a first come, all are Sindhi, Nawaz Sharif is also my brother, killed in agrkracy ugart kuazadkrdunga tukarknun Gray continued,is part of international conspiracies. The only conspiracy that MQM countries can not compete, if the MQM, the Pakistan army and ISI do not get any superpowers. agraalmy the murder conspiracy krdyajauٴn tuusyt be followed. Farooq said the murder of the police are sharing information with, officers are able to investigate this case. The believer is not bitten twice by a hole is, but in Pakistan politics not a believer.

You can kill me because I am an impediment to break Pakistan, Altaf Hussain

                  Maps showing the press conference. He killed me because I kyajasktahy secret maps and Pakistan will hinder the distribution, these maps are included in the Karachi Afghanistan. He said Hussein's main properties are agraltaf tuadalt go, he said the Army is not afraid to amrykaaurbrtanyh, jukrnahy, the MQM for the military to protect millions of workers prtyarhyn Pakistan, Altaf Hussain said Wall kuastblsmnt kaayjnt kudrat kuprdy meet Army. aysasyastdan tell anyone thatAmerican, British sfyrnhyn match. He is grftarmhajrbygnah turhakruaurqsuruarhyn tuadaltun lykrjau in, holding those rynjrzardubu lny lykrgyy but we made surnhyn, uahdjmaat MQM supported the military action, any U.S. interference in Pakistan ankarnhyn can, he said the international court in any case be presented, I am ready to face, not tuaalmy agrhkumt kuyqyn cluayy trial, the Supreme Court made kufryq, he mentioned about May, said Chief Minister House this day Irfan Ullah Marwat, Sindh were also present sdray NP, courtesy of the Royal sydsy aurarfan khatm afradprgulyan Run the innocent.

Bound the world's most powerful hand-operated lyzrtarc

                    BEIJING ... China's tyknaluny company the world's most powerful laser developed and named Guinness Book of World Records listed in the scimitar is. "Krptun S III titled" The laser torch hand-operated is the light nasrf 85 miles can reach, but the sun 8 times more light. A Watt Power Facility, the Laser World's most powerful laser flashlight as Guinness World Records as part Done. generally available in the market this laser flashlight price is $ 300.

GBDWP sanctioning power up at Rs400mn

 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday approved the proposal of Planning and Development Division for enhancement of the sanctioning powers of Gilgit-Baltistan Development Working Party (GBDWP) from Rs200 million to Rs400 million in order to cater for increase in the development portfolio.

The Prime Minister approved the proposal in his capacity as Chairman National Economic Council (NEC)

Indian HC in Dhaka website hacked

DHAKA: The website of Indian High Commission in Bangladesh has been hacked by unknown Bangladeshi hackers.

The message apparently revealed what prompted the hacking-the aborted Teesta water-sharing deal that Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh was supposed to sign during his recent Dhaka visit.

It said: "September 8, 2011
Hacked by Bangladeshi Hacker

This site has been hacked by Bangladeshi hacker.....

India, Stop boarder killing. We are human, not bird. Its your responsibility to be friendly to Bangladesh.

We want to be your friend. Its your decision if you want to be our friend. Proud to be Bangladeshi...."

Zardari did not want to repeal 17th Amendment: WikiLeaks

 KARACHI: WikiLeaks has recently revealed that President Asif Ali Zardari in a meeting with US Ambassador Anne Patterson said he was not interested in abolishing the 17th Amendment according to which the president’s power would have been transferred to the prime minister, .

In a secret cable from March 21, 2009, the US Ambassador wrote to Washington about the details of the meeting with President Zardari held on March 18.

Patterson told Washington that President Zardari was not interested in repealing the 17th Amendment despite pressure from PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s announcement of nullifying the amendment on public demand.

The cable also revealed that the President signaled that he would try to limit the powers of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry.

President Zardari complained to the US Ambassador that the US and UK governments did not support him properly in the times of crisis.

Anne Patterson further wrote that she was not hopeful that President Zardari would implement the announcements made by Prime Minister Gilani on public demand.

120,000 pregnant women affected by floods: NDMA

 (batkhela-movies.blogspot.com)  ISLAMABAD: 120,000 pregnant women are among those affected by the recent floods in Sindh, Friday. These women face a risk from water borne diseases and several of them have been living without shelter.

According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) spokesman, the chairman of NDMA has formed a task force to help these pregnant women. This task force will work together with the international and federal health agencies.

Pakistan reach final of Asian Hockey Championship

ORDOS: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India tied the semi-final match of the Asian Champions hockey tournament on Friday while Pakistan succeeded to gain its place in the finals, 

Both teams displayed aggressive attitude since the beginning of the match which was later tied 2-2.

Pakistan’s Waqas Sharif made the first goal in the second half of the tense match followed by Mohammad Irfan’s penalty corner.

India defended its position by attacking in the last twenty minutes and managed to make two goals to tie the match.

However, based upon the points after the match was drawn, Pakistan successfully qualified for the finals. 

US provided ANP funds during 2008 elections: Altaf Hussain

 LONDON: Accusing the present ANP leadership of misguiding Pakhtuns, MQM Chief Altaf Hussain said that during the 2008 elections ANP Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan was provided several million dollars by the US,. 

“If I was against Pakhtuns the why was their support for the MQM when it announced its day of mourning across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” Altaf said.

The MQM Chief is holding a video conference in which he said that innocent people were tortured and slaughtered by terrorists in the past days. “If I was not the chief of my party I would have been killed or taken someone’s life” he said during his address.

He added that the history of Pakistan which was being taught was false and the country was a far cry from the vision of Jinnah who was a secularist and spoke of equality for all.

Without mentioning any names Atlaf Hussain criticized the act of Zulfiqar Mirza who had placed the Quran on his head during his news conference. Altaf Hussain said the Quran was for reading and obtaining knowledge.

Altaf Hussain said statements made by TV anchors that they would not let the MQM remain in sole power in Karachi were an act of dictatorship. 

Democracy essential for writ of law: CJP

LAHORE: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said Friday that nuclear weapons and a large army were not enough to keep a nation united, 
Speaking during the Asian conference arranged by the SCBA, he said that democracy was essential for establishing the writ of law.

He added that the changes which happened in Pakistan in 2007 would have lasting effects.

He further sad the superior judiciary made efforts for the supremacy of law and this would help fight internal and external dangers.

Interpol issues arrest notice for Kadhafi, son Seif

 LYON: World police body Interpol called Friday for the arrest of fugitive former Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi for his alleged crimes against humanity, following a request by the International Criminal Court.

Interpol said it had issued a "red notice" for the arrest of Kadhafi, his son Seif al-Islam and his intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi, one day after ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo asked for the agency's help.

Interpol asked its 188 member countries "to take all measures consistent with their national laws to help the ICC locate and apprehend Kadhafi."

The "request for Interpol Red Notices will significantly restrict the ability of all three men to cross international borders and is a powerful tool to help in their location and arrest," Interpol chief Ronald Noble said.

"Kadhafi is a fugitive whose country of nationality and the International Criminal Court want arrested and held accountable for the serious criminal charges that have been brought against him," the secretary general said.

A red notice by the international police co-operation agency, which is based in the central French city of Lyon, seeks the arrest for an extradition or surrender of a person to an international court based on an arrest warrant.

In June, ICC judges issued arrest warrants against Kadhafi, 69, Seif al-Islam, 39, and Senussi, 62, for "crimes against humanity" by troops under their orders, using "lethal force" to quell the uprising against his regime.

Kadhafi, who had ruled Libya with an iron fist since 1969, "had absolute, ultimate and unquestioned control over the Libyan state apparatus of power, including the security forces," the ICC said in a court document.

His son Seif al-Islam "the most influential person within his inner circle" is his de facto prime minister, the court added.

As head of military intelligence, Senussi "exercised control over the armed forces under his command that were deployed in the city of Benghazi in order to suppress civilian demonstrations," from February 15 to 20 this year.

His plan to quell the February popular demonstrations by all means involved Libyan soldiers killing civilians as they were leaving mosques and funerals, leaving thousands dead, the prosecutor alleges

Music for ‘Mausam’ hailed a success

 MUMBAI: Bollywood movie actors Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor attended an event to hail the success of their film's ‘Mausam’ music track.

The event was also attended by Pankaj Kapur, the director and Pritam Chakraborty, the music director of film.

Terming the movie as different, Shahid Kapoor said the music of the film was extremelymesmerising as it takes one into a different world.

Pankaj Kapur noted that every song had a definite reason and thinking behind it.

The film is slated for release on September 16.

Diamond fetches $2.84 million at auction

 CLEVELAND: A 43.5 carat diamond was sold through an online auction for $2.84 million. The yellow diamond known as ‘The Golden Eye’ was confiscated from a smuggler by the FBI in 2006.

The actual value of the diamond has been widely speculated. Some have said it was worth as much as $20 million. It measures about 1 inch long and three quarters of an inch wide.

The US government seized the jewel in late 2006 during an undercover federal sting that led to criminal convictions against former Stark County businessmen Michael “Mickey” Miller and Paul Monea.

The diamond was being used in a private sale to launder drug money, authorities said.

International powers conspiring to divide Pakistan: Altaf

 LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has said that international powers were hatching conspiracy for the division of Pakistan  

Addressing an emergency meeting of Rabita Committee in London and Karachi, MQM Chief said that whatever being done in Karachi is a conspiracy against the integrity of Pakistan.

Altaf said that he would accept martyrdom but never compromise on his ideology and mission. He asked the party activists to chalk out future plan under his teachings if former would have been killed.

He told that they know everything about the game being played against them. Altaf further said that Urdu speaking people could not be made slaves forcibly, adding that they are peace loving people and want to live in the same.