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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.

Top Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt

Essam El Erian is seen as most liberal member of Muslim Brotherhood  Cairo : Egyptian security forces arrested one of the top official of Muslim Brotherhood, Essam-El Erian, which is one of the last few remaining MB officials which were at large since the crack down on the party leaders since ousting of former President Muhammad Mursi.

India gets Stunning victory, beats Australia by 6 wickets

Kohli scored fastest 115 runs on 56 balls (Photo ESPN ) Nagpur: India has chased a huge total set by Australia of 350 runs here in Nagpur and beat Australia by 6 wickets with 3 balls to spare in 6th one day to level the series by 2-2.

Pakistan Restricted South Afirca on 183 in first one day

Saeed Ajmal makes flying action after taking a South African Wicket (Photo ESPN ) Dubai: Pakistan restricted South Africa on the score of 183 runs in first one day international here in  Dubai, Saeed Ajmal bowled superb spell and took 4 wickets for 30 runs and reached the mark of 150 wickets. Shahid Afridi also took 3 wickets for 37 runs in the innings. South African team were all out on 183 runs in 49.5 overs. Parnell of South Africa remained top scorer by scoring 56 runs and scored his maiden fifty.

Spain launches inquiry into US spying allegations

El Mundo also published a graphic it say was obtained from ex-NSA Contractor Snowden Madrid: Spain has launched a legal inquiry into reports of spying by U.S intelligence agencies of the millions of its citizens, reported Reuters News Agency . Attorney general of Spain reacted on the news published in El Mundo that reported that U.S has gathered data of about 60 million phone calls of Spanish citizens. 

Ghost creates Panic in women workers of a garment factory in Pakistan

Rescue workers moved more than dozen unconscious women towards hospital from the garment factory Karachi: Complete chaos and panic was witnessed as ambulance after ambulance with unconscious and semi-conscious women workers of a garment factory in Karachi's Landhi  area started pulling up in front of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre's emergency section on Monday morning.

Gunship Helicopter of Pakistan Army Crashed

Pakistan Army Aviation Gunship during Mission (File Photo) Islamabad : A gunship helicopter of Pakistan Army has crashed in Gujranwala injuring Pilot and Co-pilot. According to Police gunship helicopter caught fire during the flight, upon which the two occupants, identified as Major Furqan and Major Imran, attempted to land in an un-populated area. 

Drone operator becomes haunted after killing more than 1600 people, a report

"They don't realize what's going on over there, and they don't care" Brandon Bryant  MONTANA: Brandon Bryant, who worked for more than five years as a U.S Air Force drone operator from Nevada base has revealed that he sees every little pixel if he just closed his eyes.  Brandon, 27 said his job led him drinking, depression and finally a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder due to watching bloody images on the computer screen. 

South Africa beat Pakistan by an innings and 92 runs

South African player Du Plessis caught rubbing the ball on the zipper of his trousers Dubai : South Africa has beaten Pakistan by an innings and 92 runs in second test match here at Dubai and leveled the two match series by 1-1. The final test has raised a new controversy over ball tempering issue in which one of the South African player Du Plessis was seen rubbing the ball on the zipper of his trouser for which he was penalized. 

Between Drone and Al Qaeda, Human Rights Watch report

Human Rights watch has published its report, "Between Drone and Al Qaeda" , on what it says an illegal Drone killings by United States in Yemen and  Somalia. The report was published in Parallel with the report of Amnesty International which as published on the drone strikes by United States in Pakistan .

South African Players Du Plessis fined for tempering the ball

ICC did not mentioned other incident in which a player was seen scratching the ball with his thumb nail Dubai : South African player Du Plessis fined 50% of match fees for tempering the ball in second test against Pakistan. Du Plessis was pleaded guilty and charged under article 2.2.9 of the ICC code of conduct which related to "Changing the condition of the ball in breach of law 42.3, of Laws of Cricket which was recently modified by ICC standard Test match, one day and T20 international match playing conditions under clause 41.2.

Malaysia bans Ke$ha Concert over cultural and religious concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has banned a concert by US pop singer Ke$ha after seeing that it would hurt cultural and religious sensitivities.  Both the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia said separately that it was rejecting the application for Ke$ha to perform for reasons of religion and culture. 

Talks with Taliban to resume soon , Pakistani Official

Mr Sartaj Aziz has previously remained finance minister of Pakistan I slamabad : Adviser of Pakistan's prime minister on foreign affairs Mr Sartaj Aziz has said that Pakistan is starting a dialogue with Taliban militants with in few days . According to Dawn News, Mr Aziz declared that the drone attacks in Pakistani tribal areas will diminish very soon without any official declaration of United States.

South African Players Caught in Ball Tempering

South African player caught in ball tempering  Dubai : South African players caught tempering the ball twice after that umpires changed the ball and penalized the team for five runs. The incident occurred during the 31st over of Pakistani innings and about couple of overs after the tea when a South African player was caught on camera by rubbing the ball deliberately on the zipper of his trouser and another TV video showed another player making a hole in the ball with the help of his nail. 

South Africa Heaps up the lead of 361 runs against Pakistan

  South African Captain Smith and AB de Villiers celeberate their ton against Pakistan (Photo ESPN) Dubai : South Africa has heaped up a huge lead of 361 runs against Pakistan with 6 wickets still in hand on the second day of second test match. G.Smith and  AB de Villiers dashed the hopes of Pakistan to win the series against world's number 1 team by playing a very responsible innings of 227 and 157 and both are not out.

South Africa in a good lead after Tahir took 5 wickets

Imran Tahir in his delivery stride (Photo ESPN ) Dubai : South Africa are in a good grip of 2nd Test against Pakistan after Imran Tahir took his best 5 wickets for 32 runs.  Earlier Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first, their decision took them by surprise as Imran Tahir bowled his carrier best and Pakistani's were all out on 99 runs in their first innings.

US Rejects the Drone strikes report of Amnesty International

People protest against drone attacks with play card displaying the pictures of killed children Washington : United States has rejected the charges of war crimes laid by Amnesty International on drone attacks in tribal areas of Pakistan which has killed around 1000 innocent people.

Rejection of UN Security Counsel seat by Saudi Arabia is a Hypocrisy, Amnesty International

UN meeting in Geneva scrutinizes the human rights conditions in all the countries of world Amnesty International has severely criticized Saudi Arabia on its poor record of human rights in the country. In its report which was submitted before UN meeting in Geneva to scrutinize the human rights in the country it added that Saudi Arabia has, despite of promises to restore human rights intensified crack down in the country.

Some Drone Strikes in Pakistan may be classified as War Crimes, Amnesty International

  Could I be Next? Amnesty International puts a beautiful tribal girl on its front page Amnesty International in its report, "Could I be Next?, Drone Strikes in Pakistan" which is most comprehensive report on the human rights perspective.  The new evidence indicated that US has carried out unlawful killings through drone strikes in Pakistan.

Most wanted woman 'White Widow" wrote a Poem for Osam Bin Laden

  UK born Samantha Lewthawaite known as "White Widow" has become world's most wanted women London: UK born woman, Samantha Lewthwaite, nicknamed as White Widow, and the world's most wanted women in connection with 2011 Kenya bomb plot is also a poet, according to UK media reports.

US sought Pakistani help in averting Al Qaeda attack

"I need your help"  Bill Clinton to Nawaz Sharif Washington : Former United States president Bill Clinton sought Pakistan's help to avert an Al Qaeda attack on United States according to declassified document. Bill Clinton, being president of United States, telephoned Nawaz Sharif and asked him to use his influence over Taliban to stop Al Qaeda attack, says the declassified memorandum of the telephonic conversation made available by Bill Clinton Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Man survived after hanging about 12 minutes in Iran

  Ali Raza Survived after being hanged for 12 minutes (Photo AFP) Tehran : A man survived after being hanged for about 12 minutes in Iran, according to Iranian news agency FARS News reported the incident. According to reports a man Ali Raza was hanged about 12 minutes and released after doctor declared him dead. But, before burial, some signs of life were observed by relatives who took him to hospital where doctors after giving him first aid.

Seven dead as Quetta bound train hits an explosion

At least two of  bogeys were derailed after the blast Quetta : At least seven people were killed after Quetta bound Jaffar Express hit a bomb which was planted by unknown persons.

Nadia Gabol of MQM join PPP

Former MQM minister Nadia Gabol joins PPP Karachi: Former Human Rights Minister of MQM Nadia Gabol has quit her party and joined People Party, when asked why she left the party, she said that "ideological differences' forced her to quit MQM. Nadia Gabol along with her father Sardar Abdul Gabol meet with Sindh PPP minister Awais Muzaffar Patti and announced his affiliation with Pakistan People's Party as a basic member.

UN asks US to reveal the identities of civilians killed by Drones

US drones have killed about 2200 men including 400 civilians according to the report New York: United Nations has asked United States to revealed the identities of killed civilians by its drones in worldwide. US drones are mainly operating in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and other countries for reconnaissance and search and kill purpose.

Saudi Arabia Rejects UN Security Counsel Seat Over Double Standards

Saudi Arabia accused UN security counsel of double standards Riyadh : Saudi Arab has rejected its seat of non permanent membership of security counsel just a day after its selection. Saudi Arab accused UN security counsel of double standards over Syrian issue and alleged links between U.S and Iran, which Saudi think is interfering in regional issues.

South Africa in trouble after Loosing 4 earlier wickets

Misbahul Haq and Asad Shafiq taking single (Photo ESPN) Abu Dhabi : South Africa lost four earlier wickets in second innings of first wickets as they are lagging behind 121 more runs with 6 wickets in hand. Today Pakistan were all out on 442 runs with Khurram Manzoor and Misbahul Haq scoring 146 and 100 runs respectively.  Styen and Philander of South Africa took 3 wickets each.

Pakistan grips well on second day of first test

Khurram Manzoor playing a lofty shot . (Photo ESPN) Abu Dhabi: Pakistan has established a good control over the day's play as Khurram Manzoor leads his team with the score of 131 runs not out, debutant opener Shan Masood also played well and scored 75 runs. Pakistan enjoys the lead of 14 runs over South Africa with 7 wickets in hand.

South Africa scored 245 for 8 wickets on first day of first test vs Pakistan

  Saeed Ajmal appealing, Hashim Amla is also in background (Photo by ESPN) Abu Dhabi : Hashim Amla lead South Africa to score a respectable total of 245 runs at the end of the first day of the first test match here in Sheikh Zaid Stadium, Abu Dhabi. South Africa won the toss and choose to bat first but their wicket didn't hold firm except Hashim Amila who remained not out on 118, Duminy also played well and by scoring 57 runs. Shan Masood and Zulfiqar Babar were given test caps from Pakistan, Zulfiqar Babar took 3 wickets for 89 runs. Hashim Amla and DW Styn were on the crease.

NASA's Operations are almost halted due to US govt's shutdown

Washington: NASA feels pinch from two weeks of U.S govt shutdown effects as most of its employees laid off and many experiments and programs halted says a former NASA employee. Xinhau News agency quoted George Abbey, a farmer director of Johnson space center Houston that about 97 percent of center's staff was furloughed and only a minor staff to assist international space station (ISS).

Malala Yousafzai attends the international day of Girls event

Malala Yousafzai  while addressing on the international day of Girls event WASHINGTON D.C : Renowned Pakistani education activists, who survived the attack by Pakistani Taliban, has attended the international day of Girls event here in Washington.

Majority of Americans are faded with congress, Want a Third Party, A recent poll shows ,

Washington : Six out of Ten Americans say that they are faded with the performance of current Congress and they would prefer to replace each congress member with new one if they could  according to NBC News which conducted the Poll. According to the poll 70 percent of Americans  blamed Republicans and 51 percent blamed President Obama for putting their own agenda ahead of what should be a good for the country. On recovery of economy within next twelve months about 41 percent are thinking that it will worsen and only 17 percent think that it may recover. Most of people favored the idea of a third party in United States.

A British School Banned Muslim student after they refused to shave their Beards

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic high school in Accrington A British school, in a discriminatory approach against Muslims, has banned two of its Muslim boys from attending classes after they refused to shave off their beards, media reports said.  Mount Carmel Roman Catholic high school in Accrington, Lancashire placed both 14-year-olds in isolation from the start of the new term. 

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