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2 killed, 3 injured in Karachi violence
Chelsea win Champions League
Djokovic to face Nadal in Rome Masters final
Aqeel win All Pakistan Tennis title
President Zardari arrives in Chicago to attend NATO Summit
Krishna to visit Pakistan in July
CJP urges reforms in family laws
G-8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone
KSE-100 index sheds 372 points during the week
Gold goes up by Rs 300 per tola
NATO supply: US rejects Pak transit fee demand
No decision against national aspirations, says Malik
Oil prices hit 6-month low
Blast kills 2 policemen in Iraq
Stormy weather in Karachi, two killed, many hurt

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In Jackson Market near Kemari, 20-year-old Siddique succumbed to his wounds in hospital after he was injured during firing by some unidentified persons. In another incident of target killing, some unidentified persons opened fire on a car at Shaheed-e-Millat Road due to which renowned builder Suleman was killed. Three people, Aftab, Khurram Ishaq and Khurram Afzal, were injured during firing in Issa Nagri. Panic spread in the area after the firing. People gathered in the area after the firing incident and pelted stones at the vehicles. Wind screens of several vehicles were broken and traffic was also blocked on the road between Hassan Square and Ghareebabad. Earlier, Addition IG Karachi Akhtar Gorchani presided over a meeting in which it was decided that targeted operation against persons involved in target killing will be started soon.

Chelsea win Champions League

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Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich s Champions League dream here on Saturday with victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out at the Allianz Arena. Drogba stepped up to rifle home the winning penalty for Chelsea after earlier saving his side with an equalising goal two minutes from time to cancel out what looked like a winner from Thomas Mueller as the match finished at 1-1. It was an agonising defeat for Bayern, who saw midfield maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger miss with their final kick to give Drogba the opportunity to score the penalty to clinch the shoot-out 4-3. Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech also saved brilliantly from Ivica Ovic to get Chelsea back into the shoot-out after Juan Mata had missed the Premier League side s opening effort. Drogba s winning spot-kick was a fairytale ending for the 34-year-old Ivorian striker, who had been sent off in the final minutes of Chelsea s Champions League final defeat in Moscow four years ago. But the loss left Bayern shattered as their dream of lifting their fifth European title before their own fans at their home ground ended in agony. A match Bayern had dominated went to penalties after a frenetic finish to normal time, with Mueller heading Bayern into the lead seven minutes from time only for Drogba to equalise for Chelsea in the 88th minute. A dramatic start to extra-time then saw Bayern s former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben miss a penalty -- saved by Cech -- after Drogba had needlessly brought down Franck Ribery in the area.

Djokovic to face Nadal in Rome Masters final

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World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic brushed past Roger Federer 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the Rome Masters final on Saturday. In Sunday s final, the top seed will face second seed Rafael Nadal, the five-time winner, who defeated Spanish compatriot David Ferrer 7-6 (8/6), 6-0. Top seed Djokovic ended Federer s brilliant run of recent clay form, defeating the world number two, and last week s Madrid champion, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) while Nadal reached a seventh Rome final with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-0 win over compatriot David Ferrer. Federer saved a match point for 5-5 in the second set as he broke Djokovic on a stinging forehand winner. But Federer could not extend that battling instinct into the tiebreaker, with Djokovic taking victory on his second winning chance as the Swiss put a backhand long after an hour and 39 minutes on court. Nadal, winner of the Foro Italico trophy in five of seven appearances in the Italian capital, also won a 39th straight claycourt semi-final and has not lost at the final-four stage on the surface since 2003. Ferrer, a legendary scrambler on the dirt, was beaten by his countryman in Rome for the third time as Nadal polished his career record here to 35-2. He now stands 15-4 in the pair s series.

Aqeel win All Pakistan Tennis title

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Aqeel Khan won the All Pakistan Tennis Tournament title by beating his younger brother Yasir in the final. In the doubles event, Aqeel Khan paired with Abid Ahmad defeated Shahzad and Yasir Khan to win doubles title.

President Zardari arrives in Chicago to attend NATO Summit

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President Asif Ali Zardari arrived Chicago on Saturday to attend the NATO summit and hold meetings with world leaders on bilateral and regional issues, especially peace and security in Afghanistan and the region. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani are part of the delegation, who will assist the President during the summit. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman is already in Chicago, spearheading diplomatic efforts ahead of the summit. President Zardari will meet NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who had extended an unconditional invitation to him to attend the summit.

Krishna to visit Pakistan in July

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Indian foreign minister S M Krishna would visit Pakistan in July during which he would meet President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to discuss wide range of talks. This was told by Indian Foreign Minister while taking to media that date has not been decided yet but hopefully he would visit Pakistan in the third week of July for bilateral discussion in which both countries would talk on solutions of the various matters. It would be three-day visit, he added.

CJP urges reforms in family laws

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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary said that the administration of justice is the duty of state that is being exercised through judicial system. He said this while speaking to a meeting of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), which was held today in the Supreme Court here on Saturday. CJP Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry chaired the meeting. Chief Justice said that a strong judicial system ensures upholding of rights of the people and constitutionalism. “Our existing procedural laws are decades old and are unable to keep pace with the emerging realities and necessitate reforms. Recent rapid development of technology and socio political changes in the region have confronted our judicial system with new challenges and increased the need formodernization and simplification of laws to ensure inexpensive and speedy justice as enshrined in the constitution of Pakistan”, he added. The Commission took serious note of the practice of giving women and young girls in marriage as a ‘badal-i-sulha’ on the intervention of JIRGA and PUNCHAITS and recommended that whoever gives, abet, instigate, demand, or receive a female in marriage as a ‘Badal-i-Sulha’ shall be punished with rigorous punishment which may extend to fourteen years but shall not be less than ten years and fine.

G-8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone

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The United States and other members of the Group of Eight industrial nations agree that Europe s financial crisis must be addressed with a mix of growth and austerity measures, President Barack Obama said Saturday as leaders gathered for a discussion that also will cover world concerns about ups and downs in oil prices. Leaders of the United States, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, Britain, Russia, and Japan are trying to figure out how to tame Europe s debt crisis while also increasing the demand for goods and spurring job growth. They expressed hope that faltering Greece would remain in the eurozone, saying all of the nations have an interest in the success of efforts to strengthen the eurozone and help Europe s economy grow. The economic powers said in a statement released Saturday at their summit at the wooded presidential retreat in Maryland that the global economic recovery is showing signs of progress, but "significant headwinds persist." Earlier, Obama said the group was committed to making sure that growth and stability and fiscal consolidation are part of an overall package to help struggling European countries. Obama was referring to the debt crises in Greece and Spain, primarily, although he was not specific in brief remarks to reporters. Obama s argument for additional stimulus measures alongside belt-tightening is primarily aimed at Germany, the strongest member of the union of European countries that uses the common Euro currency, although Obama did not say so. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seated a few places away from Obama at a small round table. Leaders of the world s economic powers say Germany should balance its push for European fiscal austerity with doses of stimulus spending to avoid a financial calamity with global repercussions. In talks Saturday, the leaders were looking to build consensus even though a decisive plan of action seemed out of reach for now. "We ll also be talking about uncertainty in the energy markets and how to resolve some of those issues," Obama said at the start of discussions on the global economy. Obama chose the secluded Camp David setting in part to give leaders a chance for a freewheeling discussion out of sight of most media and far from the raucous protests that have accompanied previous meetings of the G-8. The G-8 session sets the stage for a far more consequential European summit in Brussels next week where the countries that share the euro as their currency hope to come together on specific steps to fight rising debt while spurring a recovery. The Camp David gathering opened with a Friday evening discussion focused on global trouble spots Iran and Syria. Obama said the session also touched on North Korea s aggression and hopeful signs of democratic change in Myanmar. "We are unified on our approach to Iran," and hopeful of progress ahead of a diplomatic meeting with Iran next week, Obama said Saturday. Iran may have a peaceful nuclear energy program but misuse of that program for a nuclear weapon is unacceptable, Obama said. Ever-tighter economic sanctions cannot be loosened while the world encourages Iran to rein in its program, Obama said. "All of us are firmly committed to continuing with the approach of sanctions and pressure in combination with diplomatic discussions," Obama said. "And our hope is that we can resolve this issue in a peaceful fashion that respects Iran s sovereignty and its rights in the international community, but also recognizes its responsibilities." On Syria, Obama said the group supports a United Nations cease-fire plan that has yet to be honored in full. He said a statement to be issued at the close of the G-8 summit will reflect that support for the plan brokered by envoy Kofi Annan, but also say that the plan has not taken hold fast enough. Most of the leaders are part of overlapping international coalitions formed to address the Iranian nuclear problem and the newer crisis in Syria, where an estimated 9,000 people have died in more than a year of violence that arose from the pro-democracy Arab uprisings. Faced with implacable Russian opposition to significant new United Nations punishments on the Syrian regime, U.S. officials are trying to get consensus among other allies about ways to promote the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

KSE-100 index sheds 372 points during the week

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Mixed trend witnessed at the Karachi Stock Market during the week but profit taking and pre budget debates in business community pulled the KSE-100 index down by 372 points and it failed to maintain 14,000 points level. Average trade volume remained at 143.7 million shares.

Gold goes up by Rs 300 per tola

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According to All Pakistan Jewellers Association, one tola gold price closed at Rs 55,500 per tola with an increase of Rs 300, while 10-gram reached Rs 47,571 with a hike of Rs 257.

NATO supply: US rejects Pak transit fee demand

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said this in an interview to foreign newspaper before leaving for Chicago to attend NATO summit is scheduled to begin on Sunday.  Pakistani officials have demanded that amount as a condition for reopening supply routes that have been closed to the alliance since fall.  "Considering the financial challenges that we re facing, that s not likely," Panetta said of the demand. He also aims to find agreement among allies on the Afghanistan war.  Before the supply routes were closed in November after a mistaken U.S. attack on two remote Pakistani border posts that killed two dozen Pakistani troops, NATO convoys were paying an average of about $250 a truck, a senior U.S. official said.

No decision against national aspirations, says Malik

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The government would follow the guide line of the government. No decision would be taken against the aspirations of the nation.The opposition has right to go on long or short march but such uncertain situation would not happen, said Rehman Malik. Having met JI Amir Syed Munawar Hassan at Mansoora Lahore, talking to the media, Malik said that the Nato comprises 48 countries including Muslim countries. Pakistan would have to take decision regarding restoration of Nato supply while keeping in view the economic situation of Pakistan, he added. He said that three containers sent to Afghanistan have nothing to do with Nato supply; rather they were equipped with diplomatic articles. He said that drone attacks against Pakistan are a challenge to the sovereignty of Pakistan and such strikes would not be accepted at any cost. He said that the incident occurred with PM security staff is condemnable; the IG Punjab has been directed to submit report in this regard. Stern action would be taken against officials who committed violation to the rules and regulations, said Malik. Commenting on judicial issues, he said that Sharif Brothers have been issued notices in Supreme Court assault case. Throwing light on contempt case, he said that Prime Minister has right to file an appeal against the SC verdict. On this ground, the PM should not be declared convicted. He also invited Syed Munawar Hassan to come to Presidency on the part of the President Asif Ali Zardari.

Oil prices hit 6-month low

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Oil prices are lower ahead of a weekend meeting where leaders of the world s biggest economies will look for ways to help Europe resolve its debt crisis. Benchmark oil fell 60 cents to $91.96 per barrel in New York and dropped 32 cents to $107.14 in London. President Barack Obama will convene the session of G8 leaders outside Washington. Concerns persist about Europe s financial problems and the impact they may have on the global economy. A big question is whether political turmoil in Greece could force it out of the group of countries that use the euro.

Blast kills 2 policemen in Iraq

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Two police officials say the blast struck a passing police patrol Saturday afternoon near the town of Tal Afar, 420 kilometers (260 miles) northwest of the capital. Three other policemen were wounded in the explosion. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media. Insurgents frequently launch attacks on the Iraqi police and military in an attempt to shake the people s confidence in the security forces.

Stormy weather in Karachi, two killed, many hurt

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The dust storm that started around 7:15 PM continued for about 30 minutes and caused many sheds, trees and electricity wires to come down, sources said. A woman was killed as a result of electrocution in Gulshan-e-Hadeed area. Heavy winds brought down a shed over a sitting area at Civil Hospital Karachi, injuring two persons. A tree also fell down in the middle of a road near the same hospital, blocking the vehicular traffic. The dust-filled gale filled the sky over the city, causing overall visibility to grow considerably low, particularly, for motorists who faced hardship driving on main thoroughfares and streets.