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Cop among 4 shot dead in Karachi violence
'Pakistan not taking adequate measures against Haqqani network'
Pakistan, Sri Lanka 1st Test starts today
Olympics: PHF names 26 players for training camp
Syria violence kills nearly 170
Man kills wife during divorce hearing
Political developments to take toll on economy: PEW
Korea assures $ 300m assistance to Pakistan
Netherlands to cut uplift operations in Pakistan
Pak, S Lanka 1st Test match starts Friday
Afridi's statement surprises cricket fans
President Zardari donates blood
Conflict among institutions can derail democracy: Fazl
Four rivers in low flood
Federal govt refuses to shift Dr Shakeel

Cop among 4 shot dead in Karachi violence

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According to police, some unidentified persons riding on motorcycles opened fire and killed CID police official Muhammad Khan in Mangupir area. In another incident of target killing, 30-year-old man was shod dead near Qatar More in Orangi Town. The identity of the deceased is not yet known. In Steel Town area, 22-year-old Fida Hussain was killed while resisting a robbery attempt while some unidentified persons shot dead Furniture Market president, Hassan Ali Jaffary, in Ghareebabad area. Meanwhile, police have arrested an alleged target killer, involved in killing more than 30 people, Arshad alias Chota. Police have also recovered two Kalashnikovs from his possession. Police have also arrested an accused Ilyas alias Guddu from Jinnah Hospital area involved in supplying arms to target killers and other criminals. Police have also recovered arms from him.

'Pakistan not taking adequate measures against Haqqani network'

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General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said, Pakistan was facing a huge internal challenge that "could have caused it to fail". But he said, "No one believes that a failed Pakistani state would be a good thing for the world, let alone the region" as it "sits in an extraordinarily important geostrategic location in a very challenging part of the world." The American General admitted that "Pakistan is our most complex relationship." But in the same strain said Washington is committed to improve these strained ties. Speaking an event at the National Press Club here, Dempsey said though the relations were complex, "but it s an important relationship." The comments from the US top officials come at a time when the US is negotiating with Pakistan on reopening of ground lines of communication (GLOCs). The General said that the US remained committed to promoting peace in the region in the wake of roughly 44,000 civilian and 14,000 military deaths there since 9/11. "Pakistan is our most complex relationship. I mean, there s softer way to say that. But it s an important relationship. So, you know, I work at it. I work at it a great deal." The Pentagon official said he had met yesterday with the Pakistan s Ambassador Sherry Rehman to talk about some of the issues that "we confront". "There s no question that our ability to achieve the outcomes we have established for ourselves in Afghanistan will be impacted by that border with Pakistan. However I want to remind ourselves, and I remind others, that we have an important relationship with Pakistan because of Pakistan. "So this isn t all about, we need Pakistan because of Afghanistan. I think we need a positive relationship with Pakistan because of Pakistan," Dempsey said. Pakistan, he said, haven t been sitting outside much. "They also haven t been doing enough against the Haqqanis, and I was very clear about that. So this relationship is worth the effort. But we re at in a pretty low point right now," Dempsey said.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka 1st Test starts today

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The first Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will start at the Galle International Stadium on Friday (today).  Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq was suspended from the first Test because his team was found guilty of a "serious over-rate offence" during the fifth ODI in Colombo on Monday.  In Misbah’s absence, Mohammad Hafeez will lead the side.  Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in ODI series by 3-1.

Olympics: PHF names 26 players for training camp

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Senior players Wasim Ahmad, Salman Akbar, Shakeel Abbasi, Muhammad Imran and Sohail Abbas are among 26 players named by Pakistan Hockey Federation for the training camp to prepare a team for Olympic 2012. The training camp will begin in Abbottabad from June 26. The backup camp which was held at the Hockey stadium Lahore has been concluded. Coaches Anjum Saeed and Danish Kaleem presented players’ fitness report to PHF after the conclusion of backup camp. According to PHF, 16-member Pakistan squad will be named in the first week of July.

Syria violence kills nearly 170

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Clashes in Syria on Thursday killed nearly 170 people, mainly civilians, on the deadliest day since a ceasefire came into force, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. "It s the bloodiest day since the start of the ceasefire (on April 12) and one of the bloodiest since the start of the revolt against the Syrian regime," Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP. The day s violence had killed at least 104 civilians, 54 soldiers and 10 rebel fighters, according to the toll compiled by the London-based organisation, based on the reports of activists inside the country. The heaviest losses were in the central region of Homs, where 31 civilians and a rebel fighter died; and in the opposition bastion of Douma, near Damascus, where 30 civilians died. In the southern region of Deraa, 24 civilians -- including two children -- and five rebels were killed. Those killed elsewhere in Syria included a young girl, who died in the northwestern city of Idlib, the Observatory added. More than 15,000 people have been killed since the revolt against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad s regime began in March 2011, according to the Observatory.

Man kills wife during divorce hearing

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According to details, the accused, Hazir Zaman was living with his wife before issues arose between them, owing to which his wife left home about two months ago. Later, she filed an application in Mardan Family Court asking for separation. While the court was hearing the case of separation, Hazir Zaman opened fire and killed his wife. Meanwhile, a bullet hit leg of one of the court personnel present there. People present in the court held the accused who was arrested with arms.

Political developments to take toll on economy: PEW

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The new prime minister will continue to focus on political struggle keeping the pressing economic issues on the backburner, it said. The Supreme Court has again earned unparalleled respect by issuing orders regarding the disqualification of Prime Minister Gilani in a dignified manner while keeping system intact, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President PEW. He said that government is trying to resolve pressing economic issues including energy crisis by issuing encouraging statements and changing ministers which is wastage of time. The masses as well as economy will continue to suffer in the new political setup, energy crisis will be intensified, borrowing will be enhanced while exodus of industry will continue, he said. Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that erosion of ethics will continue while good governance will remain a far cry which will add to instability. One of our leaders has developed dangerous tendency to sacrifice party stalwarts to keep himself from problems and safeguard his ill-gotten money, he observed. He said that Memogate scandal should not be taken lightly as it was one of the most well planned conspiracies against armed forces, intelligence agencies and nuclear assets.  Some elements are trying to reduce the importance of that scandal which amounts to sacrificing national interests for personal gains, Dr. Mughal said.  Memogate Judicial Commission, COAS Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and former ISI Chief Lt. Gen. (Retd) Ahmad Shuja Pasha had clearly stated that the Memogate was a real threat to the national security therefore it should be brought to proper conclusion, he added.

Korea assures $ 300m assistance to Pakistan

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South Korea has assured Pakistan of its full support on the timely completion of development and social projects amounting $ 300 million.A meeting was held in Economic Affairs Division on June 15, 2012 to review implementation of projects being implemented through Korean assistance. The progress of all development projects being implemented in Pakistan through Korean Assistance were reviewed in the meeting. Similarly the projects, for which Korean Assistance is expected shortly, were also reviewed minutely. Both side expressed satisfaction with regard to Korean Development Assistance for the following projects that includes GEPCO Sub Station for Rural Distribution construction project which is being implemented with Korean assistance to the tune of US$ 45 M. Construction of Malakand Tunnel Project for which a Korean assistance of US$ 78 M is being negotiated, establishment of Center of Excellence in Information Technology at Islamabad which is being implemented under KOICA’s grant assistance of US$ 5 M and National Capacity Building institute for Water Quality Management (PCRWR) for which the government of Korea has committed a grant of US$ 3.0 M.  Apart from Development projects, Korean Assistance for Capacity Building of Pakistani Civil Servants was also reviewed. The Korean Ambassador offered that if Government of Pakistan desired tailor made Capacity Building Courses for its officers, the Republic of Korea will come forward with a helping hand. Similarly, the Korean Ambassador also offered that Korean Development Model can be introduced at university level for the purpose of benefiting the Pakistani development researchers to find good lessons. The meeting was informed that Korean government attaches a great importance to the Government of Pakistan and is desirous to develop strategic economic development relations and in order to formulate country specific development strategy which currently Republic of Korea has with 24 countries of the world, soon a high level Technical Team will visit Pakistan to negotiate the specific possibilities. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, Secretary, EAD. Choong joo CHOI, Ambassador of the Embassy of Republic of Korea was also present along with his team. Secretary EAD appreciated the Korean assistance and noted with satisfaction that not only the quantum of bilateral cooperation has increased over a short period of time but its scope has also enhanced. Secretary, EAD also appreciated the sincerity of the Government of the Republic of Korea and assured the visiting dignitaries that Pakistan will reciprocate the initiative with matching sincerity and warmth. The meeting ended on a note of thanks from the Secretary, EAD with a common understanding that such review sessions will continue as well.

Netherlands to cut uplift operations in Pakistan

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Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan Gajus Scheltema said that Netherlands is cutting short its development operations in Pakistan due to the continuous hostility, uncertainty and financial constraints. Talking to media after addressing an alumni gathering of participants from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan he said that Netherlands is taking difficult economic decisions mainly because of the Greek crisis and recession in Europe that forced to cut the development aid and to adopt targeted funding. This is because it has become impossible for Dutch government to continue operations in Pakistan, he added. The Dutch Ambassador said that although it is easier to do business in Pakistan than India but corruption, religious hostility, political uncertainty and bureaucratic red tape, law and order situation were the main reasons that led to the continuous decrease in trade and investment between the two countries. He was of the view that Pakistan has a great potential to become a progressive state but do not realize its potential as it has abundance of resources. He said that in 2010 Netherlands have helped Pakistan Euro 25 million in the shape of humanitarian aid during the floods. He said that there is huge potential in agriculture and dairy sector in Pakistan and Netherlands would like to invest in it. When the Dutch ambassador was asked to comment on the current political scenario of Pakistan he said that it is the internal matter of Pakistan. He was of the view that Netherlands want political stability in Pakistan. He said that politically stabile Pakistan is in the interest of the world. He said that Netherlands would try to complete its development programmes in social and development sector. Earlier the Dutch ambassador while addressing the gathering appreciated the role of Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education for the second time in Pakistan on reducing earthquake vulnerability through generating seismic micro zonation maps using geo information (GIS/Remote sensing). The course was organized in collaboration with the National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, University of Twente (ITC-UT) in The Netherlands and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) in Bangkok. Dr. Mark van der Meijde and Dr. Harald van der Werff andDoctor Muhammad Asif Khan has informed the participants on the effectiveness of ITC International workshop on earthquake vulnerability reduction at the ceremony.

Pak, S Lanka 1st Test match starts Friday

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Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq was suspended from the first Test because his team was found guilty of a "serious over-rate offence" during the fifth ODI in Colombo on Monday. In Misbah’s absence, Mohammad Hafeez will lead the side. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in ODI series by 3-1. Squads of both teams are as under: Pakistan: Mohammad Hafeez (capt), Taufeeq Umar, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Ayub Dogar, Asad Shafiq, Adnan Akmal, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman, Mohammad Sami, Faisal Iqbal, Junaid Khan, Afaq Raheem, Mohammad Ayub, Aizaz Cheema. Sri Lanka (from): Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Tharanga Paranavitana, Kumar Sangakkara, Thilan Samaraweera, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene, Chanaka Welegedara, Suraj Randiv, Rangana Herath, Nuwan Kulasekara, Nuwan Pradeep, Thisara Perera, Jeevan Mendis.

Afridi's statement surprises cricket fans

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Shahid Afridi s sudden announcement that he is contemplating one-day retirement to focus on Twenty20s has caught Pakistan s cricket fraternity by surprise and raised questions about what is happening behind the scenes in the national camp. Afridi took everyone by surprise when, on returning home from Sri Lanka after playing in the one-day series, he said he was thinking about retiring from ODIs and just playing T20 matches. "I will be consulting my elders and seniors and will take a decision in next few days. But definitely If I feel I am not contributing to the team in ODIs I don t want to carry on doing nothing," Afridi told reporters at the airport. "I also personally feel it is time for the selectors to try out more youngsters to prepare for the World Cup," Afridi said. The flamboyant all-rounder, who has already quit Test cricket, said he was disappointed with his performance in the in Sri Lanka. "I thought that Sri Lanka played much better than us and we were not good enough. It is time for us to take more responsibility," he said. Afridi, however, declined to comment when asked about how Misbah-ul-Haq had led the side. "This is not my domain, it is job of board and team management as far as captaincy is concerned so I don t want to comment on it," he said. Cricket experts are viewing Afridi s remarks in different ways with the general feeling being that the 31-year-old who was removed as captain of the one-day side last year after a dispute with the board is not comfortable and happy in the present team set-up. "There is also a chance that Afridi might have sensed that the new coach Dav Whatmore is laying more stress on young players and wants to ease out the seniors slowly," one analyst said. But he pointed out that it is no secret that Afridi was disappointed when removed as captain after leading the side well. "He was disappointed that he was not considered for the Twenty20 captaincy before the Sri Lanka and instead Mohammad Hafeez got appointed."

President Zardari donates blood

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According to presidential spokesperson President Zardari donates blood on every birthday of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. A large number of other personalities also donated blood to mark the occasion.

Conflict among institutions can derail democracy: Fazl

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Talking to the media after submitting his nomination paper for premiership on Thursday Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said that JUI (F) has provided an opportunity for saving democracy by fielding its candidate for premiership. He said that the PPP should review its decisions to strengthen democracy in the country. “We came into ground to maintain the atmosphere of peace in the country”, he added.

Four rivers in low flood

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The report issued on Thursday stated that the Panjkora River at Dir, Swat River at Charsadda Road and Adezai River at Adezai Bridge were also flowing in low flood, discharging 14700, 26722 and 29800 cusecs of water respectively. It further said that the remaining rivers of the Province are flowing as normal.

Federal govt refuses to shift Dr Shakeel

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Doctor Shakeel Afridi was awarded life term by the tribal court for providing assistance to USA in the Abbottabad operation in which US marine force killed Al Qaida leader Osama Bin laden last year. The provincial government has submitted its application requesting the federal government that Dr Shakeel might be shifted to Karachi on security reasons as there were some threats of terrorist attack on Peshawar jail. It is pertinent to mention here that Punjab government had also refused to shift Dr Shakeel in Adiala Jail. Now the federal government has also denied for shifting him to Karachi.

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Security forces kill seven militants

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Security forces on Wednesday night killed seven militants when they tried to enter Pakistan territory from Afghanistan. The militants once again attempted to enter the territory of Pakistan for terrorism activities but the security forces personnel were alert and responded immediately and foiled their attempt. Several terrorists were also injured in the police action.  It is to be mentioned that 15 terrorists and one security official were killed when terrorists attacked a security check post near Afghanistan border in the Barawal area of Upper Dir on Friday last.

Nuclear cooperation with Pakistan: China rejects western pressure

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The US and several western countries have expressed reservations on Pak-China cooperation in the nuclear field during Nuclear Suppliers Group meeting. The meating was held in Setal, US on June 21-22.The western countries have raised several questions on construction of two new nuclear reactors at Chasma Power Plant in Pakistan with collaboration of China. However, China rejected all their concerns and refused to provide any information in this regard.

ISAF commanders meeting with Gen Kayani productive: Pentagon

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Pentagon has said that ISAF Commander’s meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kayani was “very productive”. Gen. Allen had visited Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss military-to-military cooperation and the issues creating friction between them over the last few months. Pentagon Press Secretary, George Little said that the visit was aimed at continuing dialogue with Pakistan on all critical issues. “This is an effort to continue the dialogue we had with Pakistan on a range of issues affecting the US Pakistani relationship,” he said while talking to reporters in an off-camera gaggle. He, however, reiterated that no agreement had been reached yet on the ground supply routes from Pakistan. “Without getting into specifics of our discussion with Pakistan, I think there is reason for optimism here. We are reaching a point in our relationship with Pakistan that suggests that things are settling down a bit,” he remarked. George Little was quick to point out though that some of the issues were still unresolved. “I am not saying that all the issues are behind us, some of the issues are out there, but important thing is we continue to talk with Pakistan on ground supply routes and a range of other issues related to the bilateral defense relationship,” he said. Expressing hope for a positive outcome, he said Pakistan and US were moving towards a more routine system of dialogue. “I think, the basis for some kind of an agreement on the GLOCs is there and is real and we hope that we reach a resolution on it. It has been over seven months, and we obviously want to get through this issue and be able to use ground supply routes in Afghanistan,” he pointed out. He vehemently denied reports that Gen Allen’s visit to Islamabad was a “last ditch effort” to resolve ties with Pakistan. “We are not viewing our ongoing discussions with the Pakistanis as last ditch efforts. We are committed to continuing discussions with Pakistan not only on supply routes but on a broad range of issues,” he argued. Responding to another question regarding attack by TTP militants in Dir that killed 13 Pakistani soldiers, he regretted the incident. “We deplore any attack on our Pakistani partners. The TTP poses a threat to both Pakistan and to the United States,” he said. “We take aggressive action against terrorists on the Afghan side of the border. We will continue to do so. Whether it is the Haqqani network or the TTP, whether it is Al Qaeda, we will take decisive action on the Afghan side of the border,” he assured “It is important for the United States and Pakistan to work closely with each other on the issue of insurgents that cross the border and that is what we have called for in recent weeks with respect to safe havens in Pakistan,” Little recalled. “We look forward to continuing our dialogue with the Government of Pakistan on these very important issues as this is a common cause. These terrorists are threat both to the United States, its allies and Pakistan,” the Press Secretary maintained. - Contributed by Awais Saleem, Dunya News correspondent in Washington, DC

US senators discuss Afridi detention with Sherry

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Ambassador Sherry Rehman met Senator Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, in his Chamber this afternoon. Senator McConnell was joined by Senator Rand Paul. She met with Senator Rische. Both sides agreed on the importance of overcoming the current stalemate in the bilateral relationship urgently and to work for robust and even keeled relationship based on mutual respect. Senator Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul in addition to conveying their concerns over the conviction and continued detention of Dr Shakeel Afridi, urged Pakistan to open the GLOCs to facilitate supplies to US/ISAF and to take action against Haqqani Network involved in attacking US/ISAF from their sanctuaries on Pakistani territory. Senator Rische raised the same concerns. On Shakeel Afridi, Ambassador briefed the Senators that Dr. Afridi was charged and convicted by Political Administration in Khyber Agency for supporting and working with Lashkar-e-Islam, a terrorist organization responsible for killing innocent civilians and law enforcement personnel. She told the Senators that an appeals process exists and Dr. Afridi’s lawyers are reportedly appealing against the conviction. She stressed that Pakistan has an independent judiciary which functions pursuant to the Constitution and in accordance with the laws of Pakistan. Government was, therefore, not in a position to interfere in the judicial process. In response to the Senators assertion that Afridi helped nab OBL, Ambassador Rehman stressed that he did not even know if the job he was contracted for by CIA was meant to nab OBL. Dr. Afridi’s actions have seriously jeopardized Pakistan’s efforts to fight disease and polio, particularly among children. She emphasized that Dr. Afridi’s case needs to be handled in a prudent fashion. On GLOCs, Ambassador expressed the hope that two sides will be able to reach a common understanding at the earliest. An apology for Salala, she stressed, would help reach an early closure on this important issue. On sanctuaries in Pakistan, Ambassador stressed that Pakistan had no tolerance for militant groups and our actions in Swat, Bajaur, Mohmand Agency and South Waziristan proved it. Unfortunately, militants forced out of our territory often found safe havens in Afghanistan. She recalled that over the last one month, three major attacks were launched from these sanctuaries on Afghanistan side resulting in the martyrdom of 18 of our soldiers. The continued presence of these sanctuaries in Afghanistan in the face of US, NATO and Afghanistan’s combined military might is beyond explanation, she stressed.

36 Indians arrested for illegal work in UK

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In one of the largest raids by UK immigration officials in recent months, 36 Indian nationals have been arrested following an operation to crack down on illegal working in Southall here. Acting on intelligence, and with assistance from the Metropolitan Police, the UK Border Agency targeted individuals who gather daily in the King Street area looking for casual labour, official sources said. Immigration officials moved into the area at around 0730 on Tuesday carrying out immigration checks on individuals to see if they were entitled to live and work in the UK. Thirty-six Indian males aged between 23 and 56 were arrested for a variety of immigration offences, sixteen of whom had overstayed their visas, including several students, the sources added. Thirty-four of the 36 arrested are currently in immigration detention awaiting removal from the country. Two have been released on immigration bail. One of those arrested for immigration offences - a 26-year-old Indian man - is wanted by police on suspicion of money laundering and is now in police custody. Cash was also seized from his home address though officials did not specify the amount. Harpal Johal, from the UK Border Agency, said: "This operation was very successful and shows the fruits of working with other agencies like the Metropolitan Police to tackle the problem of illegal working in Southall".

Pak enemies are UK enemies, says Cameron

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British Prime Minister David Cameron talked with Prsisdent Asif Ali Zardari on phone and congratulated him election of new Pakistan Prime Minister. Cameron said that UK will always back Pakistan for strengthening of democracy. Cameron said that UK recognizes Pakistan resolve in fight against terrorism. He said that enemies of Pakistan are enemies of UK. The British Prime Minister said that UK will continue support of Pakistan even after withdraval of NATO troops from Afghanistan.

4 percent decrease likely in petroleum prices

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According to sources, petroleum prices are likely to go down by 4 percent as crude oil prices in the world market have been reduced by S4 per barrel. The sources said that petrol prices will be decreased by Rs 3 per litre, diesel Re 1, kerosene oil Rs 1.50 while the prices of HOBC and light diesel oil will be decreased by Rs 1.50 per litre.

Popeye is right: Spinach makes you stronger: study

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Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute are backing Popeye’s diet after finding spinach and some other vegetables significantly improved the strength of muscles in mice. The team identified two proteins in the body that are stimulated by the intake of nitrate, which is present in many leafy vegetables, but is particularly prevalent in spinach and beetroot. The mice were split into two groups, with one receiving the equivalent amount of nitrate in their drinking water as a human would get from eating around three beetroots a day or 200-300 grams of spinach. “The study found that mice supplied with nitrate in their drinking water developed significantly stronger muscles – and this at doses obtainable from a normal diet,” the Karolinska Institute said in a news release. “The mice that had been on consistent nitrate had much stronger muscles.” When testing the muscles a week later, the researchers also found a higher concentration of CASQ1 and DHPR proteins in the mice that were given the nitrate-enriched water. “From a nutritional perspective, our study is interesting because the amount of nitrate that affected muscle strength in mice was relatively low,” said Dr Andrés Hernández, researcher at the Karolinska Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. “Translated to humans, it means that we can obtain the equivalent volume by eating more of a vegetarian diet, as nitrate is found naturally in several leafy vegetables, especially in beetroot juice, for example. There are currently no dietary supplements containing nitrate,” he added.

Exercise may lower risk of breast cancer

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Weight gain, however, may undermine the benefit of exercise, the researchers noted. “Our study showed that moderate recreational physical activity may reduce breast cancer risk,” said lead researcher Lauren McCullough, from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health, in Chapel Hill, N.C. “Importantly, we found reduced risk of breast cancer for women who engaged in exercise after menopause,” she said. “This is particularly encouraging given the late age of onset for breast cancer.” The report was published in the June 25 online edition of Cancer. For the study, McCullough’s team collected data on more than 1,500 women with breast cancer and a similar number of women without the disease. All the women had taken part in the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project. They found women who exercised before or after menopause had a reduced risk of breast cancer. Women who exercised 10 to 19 hours a week had the largest benefit — about a 30 percent reduced risk. The risk of breast cancer was cut with any amount of exercise, the study found. The risk reduction was seen mostly for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, which is the most commonly diagnosed type among American women. Even among active women, however, gaining a significant amount of weight, particularly after menopause, increased the risk of breast cancer, negating the beneficial effect of exercise, the researchers found. McCullough said the reasons that exercise is linked with a reduced risk of breast cancer aren’t known. Yet it is known that maintaining a normal body weight is associated with reduced breast cancer risk. “It is thought that a reduction in body fat results in less exposure to circulating hormones, growth factors and pro-inflammatory markers, all of which have been shown to be related to breast cancer risk,” she said. “Other mechanisms include enhanced immune response, antioxidant capacity and DNA repair,” she added. One expert believes reducing the risk for breast cancer means living a healthy lifestyle overall. “There is more and more evidence that one of the things women can do to reduce the risk of breast and other cancers is to modify their lifestyle,” said Dr. Stephanie Bernik, chief of surgical oncology at Lenox Hill Hospital, in New York City. Women who exercise more probably lead a healthier lifestyle — they watch what they eat, they don’t smoke, they don’t drink. “It’s hard to say it’s just exercise,” Bernik said. “This goes along with what we tell patients: ‘If you live a healthy lifestyle your risk for cancer probably can be lowered.’”

Why hot water freezes faster than cold?

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Even perplexed 20th and 21st century scientists and intellectuals have swarmed over it without result: why does hot water freeze faster than cold water?  Now the Royal Society of Chemistry is offering £1000 to the person or team producing the best and most creative explanation of the phenomenon, known today as The Mpemba Effect.  Competition judges will be looking for an outside-the-box, inventive submission. In addition, the format of the submission should be creative and eye-catching.  Any medium or technology can be employed to make the case, including articles, illustrations or even film.  Submissions can be based on, and reference, existing research.

Surjeet Singh to be released today

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Indian spy, Surjeet Singh, who completed his life sentence, will be released today from Kot Lakhpat Jail, Lahore. Surjeet Singh sentence was completed three months ago but arrangement for his return were not completed due to which he was kept in jail for extra three months. The Indian prisoner will be brought to Wagah border under tight security. Police, Rangers and representatives of Interior Ministry will be present on the occasion.

SC to hear Malik Riaz contempt case today

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The three-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Mian Shakir Ullah Jan, will start hearing of contempt case against Malik Riaz today. Malik Riaz is facing contempt charges over a press conference wherein he scandalised and ridiculed the judiciary on the issue of Arsalan Iftikhar, son of the chief justice. During previous two hearings, Malik Riaz took the stance that no lawyer was ready to take his case upon which the court had granted him time till today to engage a counsel. The sources said that Malik Riaz has engaged Dr Abdul Basit to contest his contempt of court case in the Supreme Court. He (Dr Basit) will appear in the court today.

Blast kills five at Sibbi railway station

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The explosion occurred when Jaffar Express was standing on the platform. The bomb had been hidden under a chair at the platform of Sibbi railway station where a large number of passengers were ready for travel. Following the blast, heavy contingents of police reached the site of occurrence and cordoned off the area and started search but nobody could be arrested in this regard. So far the injured are concerned, they were shifted to hospital for treatment.

Gaza men turn to traditional cupping therapy

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It s the latest craze in the isolated coastal strip cupping therapy. Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine whose advocates believe it improves blood flow and helps relieve a range of ailments from headaches to arthritis. It is perhaps best known in the West as part of traditional Chinese medicine. But Gazans aren t just lining up for it for its therapeutic purposes. To them, it s a way of being devout Muslims. Hijama as the Islamic version of the practice is called is specifically mentioned and encouraged by the Prophet Muhammad, who according to tradition said, "Hijama is the best of your remedies." There are several forms of cupping therapy. In the Gaza variety, small light scratches are made on the skin and then blood is drawn by a vacuum created by a fire lit inside a glass jar. Anwar Sheikh-Eid, a 42-year-old Baghdad University-trained veterinarian, has been performing cupping for 15 years. "According to books, it is reported that the Prophet recommended doing hijama on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck," he said, from his humble shop in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. "But he also used hijama on the top of the head, on his hip for a pain in that area, as well on the top of his foot." The mainstream medical community has mixed feelings about cupping. Dr. Pascal James Imperato, Dean of the School of Public health at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn said, "There is no scientific evidence for this practice, and it does not have any medical value in terms of improving a patient s health or in addressing their medical problems." He added, "But in some cultures it does provide psychological and emotional assurance which results in some patients feeling better. Imperato warned, "when non-sterile equipment is used to make incisions, it can cause infections, and an indirect danger is that it can delay patients getting modern medical care in time-sensitive cases." While the bloody practice may not be easy on the eye, proponents hail its healing capabilities. Muslim tradition recommends it three times a month. "It helps me relax. I sleep more, get more energy and I recommend it to many friends," said Jamil al-Dayya, a 60-year-old Gaza dentist. "But you need to find a well-trained therapist who knows what he is doing and to make sure that the tools are clean." For that he turns to Sheikh-Eid, whose desk is filled with glass jars containing herbs and where a strong smell of homemade apple vinegar permeates. Vinegar is a popular alternative remedy for removing toxins from the body. He said customers run the gamut of ages, backgrounds and motives. Some arrive for relief from illness or stress while others seek to feel closer to their prophet. Men seated in his shop had the cups with burning pieces of paper inside them attached to various places of their bodies. Their skin bulged out as their blood dripped into the jars. But Sheikh-Eid insists it is not painful. "It s probably similar to having a blood test," he said. "Hijama is not as intrusive as a blood test, though, since it does not penetrate the veins." There are dozens of practitioners across the Gaza Strip. Shaaban Assad, the former manager of the Gaza Health Ministry, said the remedy is recognized by the World Health Organization and has proven to help cure many diseases, strengthen the immune system and reduce blood pressure. "We need to make sure of the sterilization of the tools," he said. "Lack of experience by some people who claim that they can do it causes health problems." The World Health Organization s expert on traditional medicine, Dr. Zhang Qi, says the organization has not yet conducted research or adopted an official position on cupping. He said the technique has long been used by traditional medicine practitioners in China though traditional Chinese cupping rarely draws blood. The practice is also widespread in Gulf countries, Zhang said. The World Health Organization adopted a resolution in 2009 calling on countries to integrate traditional medicine into national health systems, as well as encouraging collaborations between conventional and traditional medicine practitioners.

New research shows dinosaurs were warm-blooded

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The finding could debunk one of the most commonly-held images of the extinct giants. Researchers in Spain and Norway reported in the journal Nature they had found tree-like growth rings on the bones of mammals, a feature that until now was thought to be limited to cold-blooded creatures and dinosaurs. They also found evidence that dinosaurs probably had a high metabolic rate to allow fast growth another indicator of warm-bloodedness. "Our results strongly suggest that dinosaurs were warm-blooded," lead author Meike Koehler of Spain s Institut Catala de Paleontologia told AFP. If so, the findings should prompt a rethink about reptiles, she said. Modern-day reptiles are cold-blooded, meaning they cannot control their body temperatures through their own metabolic system -- relying instead on external means such as basking in the sun. While the dinosaurs may have been warm-blooded, their other characteristics kept them squarely in the reptile camp, said Koehler. Palaeontologists have long noted the ring-like markings on the bones of cold-blooded creatures and dinosaurs, and taken them to indicate pauses in growth, perhaps due to cold periods or lack of food. The bones of warm-blooded animals such as birds and mammals had never been properly assessed to see if they, too, exhibit the lines. Koehler and her team found the rings in all 41 warm-blooded animal species they studied, including antelopes, deer and giraffes. The finding "eliminates the strongest argument that does exist for cold-bloodedness" in dinosaurs, she said. The team s analysis of bone tissue also showed that the fast growth rate of mammals is related to a high metabolism, which in turn is typical of warm-bloodedness. "If you compare this tissue with dinosaur tissue you will see that they are indistinguishable," said Koehler. "So this means that dinosaurs not only grew very fast but this growth was sustained by a very high metabolic rate, indicating warm-bloodedness." A comment by University of California palaeontologist Kevin Padian that was published with the paper said the study was the latest to chip away at the long-held theory that dinosaurs were cold-blooded. "It seems that these were anything but typical reptiles, and Koehler and colleagues  findings remove another false correlation from this picture."

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