WASHINGTON: Expressing satisfaction over the economic growth of Pakistan, the World Bank (WB) has nodded for release of second trench of loan worth $14.60 corore, Geo news reported Thursday.
The second trench of loan will be spent on development of irrigation system, water management projects and reconstruction of Jinnah Barrage.
In a press conference held in Washington, WB officials said Pakistan showed promising progress in economic growth.
The press release said Pakistan will be provided with loans for forty years to write off on easy conditions along with 10 years of grace period.
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ISLAMABAD: Ulema from across the country who met here with Interior Minister Rehman Malik adopted a resolution against terrorism.
Talking to media after the meeting, Rehman Malik said new legislation is being introduced against banned outfits and that the federal government is working in close coordination with all the provinces including Punjab government to tackle the scourge of terrorism.
As many as 27 Ulema representing all schools of thought met with the Interior Minister.
Rehman Malik termed the deadly attacks on Data Darbar an assault on Islam and ?our ego?. ?The third force is attempting to trigger sectarian violence and execute acts of terrorism,? he added.
He warned the ?enemies? that the nation has complete consensus on putting an end to terrorism and that the Ulema have already issued a ?joint fatwa? against the suicide attacks. ?The entire nation is closely united against the bids to fan sectarian violence and hatred,? he added.
The Interior Minister said the President, Prime Minister as well as Shahbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif all are on one page for elimination of terrorism. ?They (President and PM) are ready to meet wherever Shahbaz Sharif wants on the issue of terrorism,? he added.
Ulema on the occasion read out the joint resolution which condemning the Data Darbar carnage called upon the government to take effective measures for rooting out terrorism. They also called for an action against terrorists and extremist outfits. ?All religious schools of thought are united against the terrorism,? they added.
The meeting also decided to hold a peace walk and that the Ulema will put forth recommendations for promotion of religious harmony in the country.
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The Executive Director, Directorate of Parks and Horticulture Department, City District Government Karachi (CDGK), Liaqat Ali Khan has
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LONDON: Rafael Nadal reclaimed the Wimbledon men’’s singles title on Sunday, putting in a dominating performance to beat Tomas Berdych 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 in the final.
The Spanish world number one was too good for the Czech 12th seed on Centre Court and was rarely troubled as he won his second championship at the All England Club.
In securing his eighth Grand Slam, Nadal went level with Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Fred Perry and Ken Rosewall.
And with Switzerland’’s Roger Federer showing signs of weakness, Nadal could easily go on to eclipse their efforts.
Furthermore, the “King of Clay” underlined his mastery on all surfaces by completing his second French Open-Wimbledon back-to-back double, winning both finals in straight sets.
Nadal went into the match with a 7-3 head-to-head lead, having won their last six clashes, all in straight sets.
Undefeated at Wimbledon since the 2007 final, Nadal won the 2008 title by beating Federer in an epic five-set tussle, but could not defend it last year, due to the chronic knee problems that he is still not rid of.
But this was a much more straightforward victory than his extraordinary battle with Federer here two years ago.
Second seed Nadal was tested in the early rounds of the tournament, but upped his game from the fourth round onwards, always having too much for every opponent thrown his way.
Berdych, though, had pulled off the shock of the tournament in beating six-time Wimbledon champion Federer in the quarters, then defeated third seed Novak Djokovic in straight sets to earn his first Grand Slam final appearance.
But he could not reproduce those performances this time, being defeated in two hours and 13 minutes.
Nadal walked away with one million pounds (1.5 million dollars), while Berdych collected 500,000 pounds.
Berdych laid down a statement of intent by serving the first game to love, but his service percentages soon waned, allowing Nadal to get into the points and eventually forge an opportunity to break.
In the seventh game, with the fluffy balls taking the edge off the Czech’’s serve, Nadal earned himself three break points with a superb passing shot, and won the game when Berdych shot wide.
Nadal took the next game to love, piling the pressure on the Czech as he served for the set.
The Spaniard had two set points, and though Berdych boomed down an ace, he hit a return into the net to give Nadal the set.
Berdych tried to hit straight back in the first game of the second set, and earned himself a break point. It took Nadal 10 minutes, four deuces and another two break points to see off the challenge and the Spaniard never looked back from there.
The Czech served his next two service games to love, but struggled to make inroads on Nadal’’s serve.
Despite the deadlock, both players were sticking to their game plans, with neither player taking a risk on serve and volley tactics.
The set seemed destined to go to a tie-break.
However, serving at 6-5 down, Berdych missed a succession of chipped returns, gifting three set points to Nadal and losing it when he hit a forehand just wide.
In the third set, Berdych had an excellent chance to get back into the match when he got a break point in the third game, but Nadal held his nerve.
As the games went with serve, Nadal served the ninth to love to leave Berdych serving to stay in the final.
The game went to deuce and Nadal had championship point when his opponent missed a forehand, then reclaimed the Wimbledon crown with a passing shot.
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LAHORE: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said a meeting of all the law-enforcement agencies has been convened on Monday to discuss in detail the
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LAHORE: Police have arrested six suspects from Data market located next to Data Darbar after reports of firing in the area, Geo News reported Sunday.
Earlier, a report of a suspect entering Data Darbar panicked the devotees present there. The panic intensified further when firing was reportedly heard in the nearby market.
Police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area and after taking action arrested six suspects who were then taken to an unknown location.
It is pertinent to mention here that Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was scheduled to visit Data Darbar today but he has not arrived there till last reports received.
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KARACHI: Sunni Tehreek (ST) Sunday took out protest rallies in Dera Ghazi Khan and Jafferabad against the deadly attacks at revered Data Darbar in Lahore on Thursday night, Geo News reported Sunday.
The rally in Dera Ghazi Khan set off from central Jamia Masjid, and routing through Sadar Bazaar, arrived on Traffic Chawk, where the porters staged a demonstration against the Lahore carnage with vociferous slogans.
The orators demanded the arrest of culprits who orchestrated the incidents and befitting punishment for them. Strict security arrangements were made for the rally.
A protest demonstration was organized against Data Darbar mishap in Balochistan city of Jafferabad and subsequently a rally was taken out.
The rally?s participants staged a sit-in at Sindh-Balochistan Road and condemned the Lahore tragedy. The orators demanded the government for steps to improve the law and order situation in the country.
The ST?s long march against Data Darbar tragedy headed by Tehreek?s leader Sarwat Ijaz Qadri, arrived overnight in Sakrand, where the workers received the rally.
After arriving in Sakrand, the caravan left for Sukkar to be due in the city this evening and will move from various roads to Ghanta Ghar Chawk, where central gathering would be organized.
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LAHORE: Police evacuated Data Darbar after reports of firing in Data market, Geo News reported Sunday.
Police arrested a suspected man from the market and shifted him to an unknown location.
Earlier, a report of a suspect entering Data Darbar panicked the devotees present there. The panic intensified further when firing was reportedly heard in the nearby market.
It is pertinent to mention here that Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was scheduled to visit Data Darbar today but he has not arrived there till last reports received.
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