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PILDAT says Feb 8 polls record lowest fairness score since 2013

  The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has issued a report detailing its assessment of the recently-concluded general election, expressing deep concerns over a decline in fairness scores compared to previous election cycles.

Pakistan Beats Zimbabwe by 108 runs, wins the One day Series by 2-1

  Zimbabwe Captain BRM Taylor was run out by Pakistan Captain Misbahul Haq (Photo ESPN ) Harare : Pakistan has beaten host Zimbabwe by 108 runs and won the three match one day series by 2-1, after winning the T20 series by 2-0. This is first time that Pakistan has won a series after leveling it in 10 years time, Zimbabwe has won first one day here and after that Pakistan come back brilliantly and won both last one day matches to claim the series also.

Pakistan to Bat first in last One day against Zimbabwe

  Umer Amin played a good knock in second one day match Harare : Pakistan is put in to bat first after Zimbabwe won the toss here in Harare, the three match series is equal 1-1 and today's match will decide the series. Pakistan is playing unchanged but Zimbabwe has made two changes as they put in Shingi Masakadza and Sikandar Raza replacing Vetori and Maruma.

Raid on Osama Bin Laden compound was guided from space, says report

  Media and journalists gathered around bin laden compound after U.S raid Washington: According to classified documents obtained by Washington Post from former official, Edward Snowden, the US commando raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad was guided from space by a fleet of satellites. 

Shocking News, Rebels say they mistakenly operated Chemical Gas Canisters

  A YouTube video shows Syrian rebels firing gas canisters towards unknown positions According an a Associate Press journalist Dale Gavlak, published on YouTube , Syrian rebels told that chemical gas that killed more than thousand people in Syria and for which United States is planning to attack, was mistakenly operated by rebels as they know little of how to operate and handle it.

Flood hits upper Sindh

Karachi : Recent wave of flood has effected the lower Pakistan and upper Sindh region as people flee from their homes to save their lives.

World Newspapers lashed Cameron on his defeat in British parliament

  The News papers World Newspapers has lashed British Prime Minister over his defeat to win a confidence vote on Syrian strike, the major Newspapers put the news in headlines. The Sun newspaper put his head line as "CAM DOWN", daily Mirror said, "WE DON'T WANT YOUR WAR", the Daily Mail said that, "THE HUMBLING OF CAMERON", the Daily Telegraph said, "NO TO WAR BLOW TO CAMERON", the Independent said, "A TALE OF TWO WARS". The Times put in its headings that , "Cameron humiliated as MPs veto missile strikes on Syria" along with his picture as he urges the parliament to vote in his support of war.

Britain parliament rejects military strike on Syria

  British Prime Minister David Cameron addressing the house of commons London: United state has declared that it will act alone, after British lawmakers rejected their government's call for punitive military strikes against the chemical-armed Syrian regime.  House of Commons vote to defy Prime Minister David Cameron's bid to win support for military intervention, the White House said America was ready to take unilateral action.

Russia Directs its two warships towards Mediterranean Sea

  Russian Anti submarine ship (File Photo) Russia has directed two of its warships towards  Mediterranean sea as Inter Fax News agency quoting an armed forces general staff says that deployment was in the response to a "well known situation". United States and its allies has threatened Syria to attack while Russia strongly opposes any kind of attack against the Syria.

Pakistan Beat Zimbabwe by 90 runs in Second One Day

  Muhammad Hafeez walks back unbeaten on 136 runs (Photo : ESPN ) Harare : Pakistan has beaten Zimbabwe by 90 runs in second one international match her to level the three match series by 1-1. Today, Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to field first, Pakistan who were already in the danger of loosing the series played well and scored 299 for 4 wickets, with Muhammad Hafeez having a brilliant innings of 136 not out with 9 fours and 5 sixes.

Syria would emerge victorious in any confrontation with the United States, Says Bashar Al Assad

  Syrian President Bashar Al Assad addressing his senior officials (File Photo) Damascus : According to a Lebanese daily, President Bashar Al-Assad has said that his country would emerge "victorious" in any confrontation with the United States and its allies.  

Israel demolishes more Palestinians homes, Human Right Watch

  One man walks over remains of his home demolished by Israeli bulldozers Jerusalem: Human Rights Watch has said Israeli forces should immediately end unlawful demolitions of Palestinian homes and other structures in Occupied Palestinian Territory.  Human Rights Watch which documented demolitions on 19 August in which 39 people including 18 children were displaced in East Jerusalem, HRW says that at least 79 more Palestinians have been displaced since August 19, 2013.

Iran Warns United States to not be trapped in Zionist trap

  Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif Tehran : Iran has warned United States to not be trapped in a Zionist trap by striking Syria, said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif . Zarif  warned Barack Obama of leaving a very unpleasant memory of his presidency in people’s mind if he involved in a war on Syria, he added that,   “The Syria crisis is a trap set by Zionist pressure groups for this country (the United States),”.

Who uses Chemical Weapon in Syria

  Syrian rebels firing Sarin gas (Blue) towards Syrian Army position World is still guessing that who used the chemical weapons in Syria, U.S and its allies Britain and Saudi Arabia insist that it was used by Syrian Forces, some other say that they were used by Israel as a part of operation red flag, some other say they were provided by U.S through Israel but used by Syrian rebels.

Zimbabwe beats Pakistan by 7 wickets in first one international cricket match

  Taylor congratulates his fellow Masakadza on scoring his fifty ( Photo, ESPN ) Harare : Zimbabwe beats Pakistan by 7 wickets in the first one day match played here today, they chased the score with out any trouble against world's best bowling attack. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 244 for 7 wickets with Misbahul Haq and Muhammad Hafeez leading score maker to score 83* and 70 respectively. 

West could strike Syria within Days, US envoy tells Rebels

  A man showing sniper fire on U.N chemical inspector convoy vehicle West could strike Syria within days U.S envoy tells rebels with in a meeting between U.S and its allied , reports Reuters News Agency . United States Defense secretary Chuk Hagel also confirmed that U.S forces are ready to go into Syria as Washington along with its Western and Middle Eastern allies are resolved to punish Bashar Al Assad on alleged gas attack.

Mosque in London suburb set alight by racist

  Muswell Islamic center was also burned by racist on june 5, 2013 London: An Islamic Center in North West London was set alight between the night of Sunday and Monday, according to police. The blazed Mosque suffered limited damage and was expected to reopen for Monday prayers, reported RussiaToday.  

Iran hires long range assault drone, to teach “Drone Hunting” in schools

A boy with Iranian leader portrait walks near captured US top-secret RQ-170 Sentinel drone which was put on display in Tehran Tehran : Iran has claimed giant advancements in designing and manufacturing drones, including those with assault capabilities, reported by Russian Today . Iran’s aerospace industry vowed to teach alien drone hunting techniques in schools. Rear Admiral Gholam Reza Khadem Biqam, Lt Cdr of Iranian Navy, has revealed that dozens of new surveillance and assault UAVs have been delivered to the country’s Navy.

Switzerland opens first drive-in sex garage

Total nine 'Sex boxes' are located in a walled, park-like area on the outskirts of Zurich Zurich: Switzerland has opened, world’s first of its kind, drive-in sex garage which has started a debate over the its moral implications. The sex workers will line up on a road leading to the drive-in sex garages where they will settle down and negotiate fees with their clients.

UN chemical weapons inspectors came under fire in Syria

  UN inspector are already on mission to check for any chemical weapon on Syrian inventory Damascus : The U.N. chemical weapons inspectors team which were collecting samples from alleged site has been attacked by snipers in rebel-held suburb of Damascus. Reuters News agency quoted a Syrian doctor from the suburb, Mouadamiya, that investigators from the United Nations had crossed the front line from the center of the capital, which remains under the control of President Bashar al-Assad's forces.

Government Troops Did Not Use Chemical Weapons, Says Bashar Assad

Moscow: Syrian President Bashar Assad claims that his troops are not involved in chemical weapons attack near on rebel-held suburb in a Damascus in which hundreds of people died last week. 

One Million Cockroaches Escape Chinese Farm: A Report

Cockroaches are used to make medicines in China According to a report at least one million cockroaches have escaped a farm in China where they were being bred for use in traditional medicine.  The cockroaches run loose from the facility of Dafeng, in the eastern province of Jiangsu, after an "unknown perpetrator" destroyed the plastic greenhouse, they fled in the surrounding cornfields, the Modern Express newspaper reported. 

A huge cache of arms shipment reaches Syrian rebels, says Rebel Commander

File photo of previously ceased weapons including anti tank, anti aircraft missiles bound for Free Syrian Army Cairo: One of the biggest shipment ammunition consist of shoulder-fired weapons and anti-aircraft machine guns have reached in the hands of Syrian rebels reported Ahram Online quoting Syrian rebels. 

Any US military action 'Would inflame Middle East' says Syria

  According to rebels hundred were killed including children in alleged chemical attack Damascus : Syria has warned United States against Syria on suspected chemical attack in its civil war by saying the military action would inflame Middle East, reported Reuters News Agency .

Syria to allow UN to probe Chemical attack

Damascus : Syrian government has given green light to UN inspectors to probe the recent chemical attack in which hundreds of people were dead. The agreement was reached on Sunday during a meeting between the UN High Representative for Disarmament Angela Kane and the Syrian government officials.

The Trial against Muslim Brotherhood leaders is to start on Sunday

  Badie along with his two deputies will appear in Court on Sunday Cairo : The top leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood will be trialed on Sunday on the charges of inciting violence and killing protesters, Xinhua news quoting local media reported Saturday.

Israel provided Chemical Weapons to Syrian terrorists, British MP Galloway

  Scores of Children were killed in alleged Chemical Attack in Syria on 21 August, 13 Tehran : Renowned British lawmaker George Galloway says that he believes the Israeli regime was the main culprit behind killing hundreds of civilians in Syria, because it provided terrorist groups affiliated with al-Qaeda with chemical weapons they used against civilians, reported by Press TV.

Thousands Muslim Brotherhood protestors take to streets in Egypt despite of tightened security

  Rabia means "four" in Arabic, has become the new symbol of Muslim World against terrorism Cairo : Despite of very tight security by army and police, thousands of Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators take to streets in Cairo and several provinces decrying Morsi's ouster and killing of hundreds of protesters last week, reported by Ahram Online. 

Recent Syrian Chemical attack is another Israeli False Flag operation, Says an Analyst

According to analysts this was another Israeli False Flag operation to tear apart Syria Tehran : Recent alleged chemical attack in Damascus is Israel’s another attempt to provoke the international community against the Syrian government suggests Tel Aviv’s involvement in the massacre, Kevin Barrett, a Ph.D. Arabist-Islamologist, wrote in an article published on Press TV’s website on Thursday.  

Pakistan decides to Re-open YouTube

Islamabad : An IT committee has forwarded its recommendations to Prime Minister, after removing about 3000 offensive URLs against Islam and Pakistan from the site, reported Pakistani media.

French Interior Minister brands Islam as a big threat to his country

  Islam has been misrepresented both by Islamist extremists and Media Paris : French Interior Minister announced Islam and immigration as the biggest threats to France according to Al-Belad news network. French Interior Minister, Manuel Valls, in his statement branded Islam and immigrants as the biggest dangers to France, such a controversial and racist remarks by him have caused a new tension in French society which will open new waves of Islamophobia. 

Pakistan Army Officer killed by unprovoked Indian firing on LoC

  Tension on high between both atomic neighbors with many soldiers killed on both sides Islamabad: A Pakistan Army Captain was killed and a soldier was wounded by the unprovoked firing of Indian troops across border, Pakistan Military said.

Pro-Sisi Court orders Hosni Mubarak's release

  Hosni Mubarak was responsible for killing of over 800 pro-democracy protestors (Photo Ahram Online) Cairo: A criminal court in Cairo has accepted an appeal by former president Hosni Mubarak against his detention and setting him free.

Former Dictator General Musharaf Charged with Murder in Benazir Bhutto killing

  General Musharaf threatened BB to not return Pakistan Islamabad : Pakistan's supreme court has finally charged former General and dictator Pervaiz Musharaf in connection with assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. 

36 detained Morsi Supporters killed, Interior Ministry

  The injured people lie on the ground with out first aid Cairo : Interior ministry of Egypt has confirmed the reports of  detained Morsi supporters killing in jail, which says that they were killed while attempting to escape from jail. The ministry said that the detainees had been killed by asphyxiation due to teargas and “crowding”, the statement was released late Sunday night.

Muslim Brotherhood Fears Putschist plotters to escalate sectarian violence in Egypt

  A women tries to stop a bulldozer from running over an injured protestor (Photo National Geographic) Cairo: Muslim brotherhood in his statement said that, “Since they mounted their traitorous coup against constitutional legitimacy, democracy and Egypt’s popular will, the putschists use every means to impose their control over the country, putting it under dictatorial military rule yet again.” 

World's Huge Mustaches are under attack by Taliban

  Malik Afridi has carefully groomed his 30 inches huge mustaches for pride Islamabad : A Pakistani man Malik Amer Muhammad Khan Afridi get threats from Taliban as they brand it "un-Islamic" and demanded to shave off but Afridi is not going to give in, reported by Aljazeera english.

Protests in Egypt grew more deadly as Muslim Brotherhood calls for week long protests

  Egyptian Army dragging a women from her clothes to make her almost nude Cairo : Just after another day of violence in which 95 protestors were killed across Egypt, hundreds of Muslim brotherhood supporters barricade themselves inside Cairo's Fateh mosque due to fear of arrest, reports Aljaeera English .

Morsi supporters gathered to mark "Day of Rage" in Egypt

Thousand gathered to mark "Day of Rage" in Egypt Cairo : At least 12 supporters of Muslim Brotherhood were killed across Egypt as they were gathered to mark the "Day of Rage" to protest against the coup after police violently dispersed their sit-ins, as reported by Ahram Online .

PPP's Zamrud Khan becomes Pakistani hero, captures Islamabad gunman

  PPP's Zamurd Khan Islamabad : The Armed man who hijacked the capital city for hours has finally captured by police with the daring act of  a politician Zamrud Khan.

An Armed man hijacks Capital City of Pakistan

Armed man along his wife in Capital city Islamabad Islamabad :  An armed man along with his two children and wife has hijacked the capital city since last three hours. Although his demands are vogue and unknown, yet police and administration are trying to capture him and save the lives of his wife and children.

Death toll in Egypt violence raises to 525, Says Egyptian Health ministry

  Egyptian law enforcement members are passing near burned down Morsi supporters camps Cairo : The death tool from violence in Egypt raised to at least 525 when the army and police forcibly cleared protest camps of toppled Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.  

Egypt declares state of emergency after killing 95 Morsi supporters

About 95 people were killed when Morsi protestors were forced from their sit in camps Cairo : Egyptian government lead by Army has declared state of emergency after heavy crack down on protestors, which were demanding the return of ousted Mohammad Morsi, due to which, 95 people were killed nation wide.

Three Senior Army and Police officers killed in Chilas

  Police guard the attacked vehicle after the incident (photo, Geo News) Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan : Three Senior Army and police officers were killed in Challas after unknown gunmen fire on a government convoy in Chilas. Local media reported that, SSP Diamer Muhammad Hilal and two army officers Colonel Ghulam Mustafa and Captain Ashfaq Aziz were killed on the spot, and three more officials were injured severely. 

At least 13 people were Kidnapped and killed in Mach Baluchistan

Sibi, Baluchistan: At least 13 out of 22 kidnapped travelers were killed in Mach, Baluchistan, when unknown gunmen stopped two Punjab bound buses coming from Quetta and  kidnapped 22 after checking their identity. Gunmen stopped the buses and after identification, kidnapped 22 travellers which were going to their native villages for celebration of Eid ul Fitr, local media reported.

CNG Stations will remain opened on Eid holidays

  CNG is a cheap and clean fuel source Karachi: CNG stations will remain opened on Eid holidays in Punjab province according to OGRA statement, however, there is no clear schedule marked for Sindh.  According to Sindh APCNGA chairman Sameer Gulzar, Sindh produces 71 per cent of the total gas produced in the country and in return, it consumes 3pc. 

Legendary TV host Quraishpor passes away

  Quraishpur become famous by his 'kasoti' program Karachi: Legendary t.v host, specially of the program "kasoti" (to find out) passes away today in Karachi according to according to media reports. Many artist paid tribute to Quraishpur on his role to promote different knowledgeable programs on T.V.

Islamabad goes on High Alert

  Security was also tighten at Islamabad airport few days ago Islamabad: Security in the capital city was turned on high Alert on Sunday by federal authorities, according to media reports. The security comprising of 30 teams including commandos from Pakistan Air Force, Navy, and police were deployed around the Margalla hills and search operation was started near and around Margalla hills of capital city.

Imran to sue Moulana Fazlur Rehman

  Imran and Fazul to prove who is working on foreign agenda Islamabad: Imran Khan has said that he has decided to go in the court for against the remarks made by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl leader, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman.  Imran Khan, while talking to media said, "Mualana Fazl-ur-Rahman will now have to take the stand in the court of law to prove that I am pursuing a Zionist agenda. A libel lawsuit will soon be filed against him" he continued, “it's time Fazl evidenced his allegations in the court that I was an agent of Jews”. 

Egyptian ousted Islamist set three demands in meeting El Sisi

  Salfist preacher Mohamed Hassan Cairo: Egypt's Commander in Chief, El-Sisi meets with ousted Islamist parties delegation to discuss possible solution to the current political situation. While meeting with the delegation, El-Sisi demanded that all parties should reject violence and abstain from occupying the places of public use, Ahram Online quoted the spokesman of El-Sisi.

Deadly Rains in Pakistan,

  Worst hit is Malir, lyari and Gajar Nala, where cares are afloat in rainwater (photo Tribune) Karachi : Torrential rains have hit Pakistan with heavy downpour causing severe flooding which claimed more than 50 lives across the country.  Southern port city, Karachi have been submerged, with residence without electricity and water for almost two days.

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