NOWSHERA: The leader of Awami National Party (ANP) Malik Yaqoob shot dead in Nowshera.
According to police sources, unknown gunmen opened fire at the car of ANP president of Zando Banda area Malik Yaqoob killing him and his gunman. Malik Yaqoob was also former councilor of Union Council Pir Sabaaq.
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HYDERABAD DECCAN: National Champion Muhammad Asif got off to a sterling start in IBSF World Snooker Championship when he out-potted Ahmed Aly of United States of America 4-1 on Sunday in Hyderabad Deccan (India).
Faisalabad-born Asif making his debut in world championship, recovered after dropping the to opening frame to thrash Aly 36-59, 63-53, 62-49, 74-17, 83-16.
Asif, who dethroned Muhammad Sajjad earlier this year to win his first national crown, make a nervous start but raised his game as the match progressed.
Pakistan number one Muhammad Sajjad also outclassed Farhan Mirza of Sweden 4-0.
On Monday, Muhammad Asif will be facing a big challenge as he take on former World Champion Steve Mifsud of Australia while Sajjad play Juha Erkinmikko of Finland.
Top four cueists from each of six-men group will qualify for the last 64-stage of the competition.
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HYDERABAD DECCAN: National Champion Muhammad Asif got off to a sterling start in IBSF World Snooker Championship when he out-potted Ahmed Aly of United States of America 4-1 on Sunday in Hyderabad Deccan (India).
Faisalabad-born Asif making his debut in world championship, recovered after dropping the to opening frame to thrash Aly 36-59, 63-53, 62-49, 74-17, 83-16.
Asif, who dethroned Muhammad Sajjad earlier this year to win his first national crown, make a nervous start but raised his game as the match progressed.
Pakistan number one Muhammad Sajjad also outclassed Farhan Mirza of Sweden 4-0.
On Monday, Muhammad Asif will be facing a big challenge as he take on former World Champion Steve Mifsud of Australia while Sajjad play Juha Erkinmikko of Finland.
Top four cueists from each of six-men group will qualify for the last 64-stage of the competition.
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PESHAWAR: At least three people have been killed and 21 others injured in a powerful explosion that occurred in Peshawar?s outskirts of Badhbeer on Kohat Road near police station, Geo News reported on Monday morning.
District Coordination Officer (DCO) Peshawar Sahibzada Anis also confirmed 3 killings in the blast, adding the blast was so powerful that the nearby mosque collapsed.
He continued that the blast occurred at 0745am, adding it is feared that some people may be trapped under the rubble.
The state of emergency has been declared in the local hospitals.
The police and relief workers before long arrived on the blast site and kick-started the relief action. There are some children and a woman among the injured.
Police cordoned off the blast site soon after the blast.
According to Geo News correspondent, the police have confirmed that blast was a suicide attack, as a car was used in the blast.
According to sources, the suicide bomber was taking his explosive-laden car to some sensitive place; however, he was signaled to pull over. But, the suicide bomber on being stopped, blew him up, killing three people.
According to Geo News correspondent, at least seven injured have been brought to Lady Reading Hospital.
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BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been handed a two-month ban from “any football-related activity” for his bizarre outburst following the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last month.
Maradona unleashed a foul-mouthed rant on journalists in the wake of his side’’s 1-0 win in Montevideo on October 14. The slender victory secured Argentina’’s place at next summer’’s finals in South Africa despite a stuttering and largely unconvincing qualification campaign; one which was heavy criticised in the country’’s press.
Maradona used over 70 players before the team finally earned qualification. He was also questioned for the manner in which he used superstar Lionel Messi.
FIFA opted to impose the ban as well as a £14,800 fine despite the 49-year-old World Cup winning player apologising at the hearing in Zurich on Sunday.
”The committee reached this decision following a three-hour meeting at the Home of FIFA in Zurich,” a statement from FIFA read. ”The head coach of Argentina was heard by the committee during 40 minutes and apologised to FIFA and the world football family.
”The committee took into consideration the apologies and the sincere remorse shown by Maradona in its decision, which was communicated to him at the end of the meeting.
”The sanction was taken on the basis of article 57 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.”Maradona’’s ban is effective immediately.
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Karachi
A campaign without ?substance? against President Asif Ali Zardari was resented by the Pakistan People?s Party (PPP) Sindh council durin
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari can only survive if he becomes a ?protocol president? like Rafiq Tarar as he is cornered, isolated even from his
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday strongly condemned the terrorist suicide attack at a police station in Badhbir area in the outskirts of Peshawar.
The two leaders expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the loss of lives and said the government will speed up efforts to wipe out extremists and terrorists from the country.
In separate messages the two leaders expressed their resolve not to be deterred by terrorist attacks.
The President and the Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and prayed to Allah Almighty to shower his blessings on the departed souls and grant courage to their families to bear this loss.
They also directed best possible medical treatment for the injured.
Some other government and political leaders who condemned the blast include NWFP Chief Minister Amir Hyder Khan Hoti, Governor Owais Ghani and Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday condemned the terrorist attack in Badabher, Peshawar. The two leaders reiterated their resolve to continue efforts in the war against terror and not to allow anyone disrupt peace in the country.
In separate messages the two leaders expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and the damage caused.
They prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed souls and for courage to their families to bear the irrepairable loss.
They also directed best possible medical treatment for the injured.
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