Cops says UK bookies have netted over 25m pounds

Investigating agencies believe the cricket match-rigging scandal in England involving four Pakistani cricketers has made over 25 million pounds for shady betting syndicates.

Written on August 31, 2010 | Posted in Cricket, Pakistan, england, scandal, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Petition in Pak SC seeks trial of MQM chief for high treason

A petition has been filed in the Pakistan Supreme Court seeking the trial of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on charges of high treason under Article 6 of the constitution.

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Pak politician calls for exemplary punishment for players if found guilty of spot-fixing

Pakistani parliamentarian Gul Muhammad Lot has said that if found guilty, the cricketers allegedly involved in the Lord's Test 'spot-fixing' scandal should be given exemplary punishment for showing dishonesty with the nation.

Written on August 31, 2010 | Posted in Cricket, Pakistan, aid, scandal, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Betting scandal could affect Pak side during upcoming New Zealand tour

The betting scandal charge levelled against four Pakistani cricketers could in all probability dent the composition of the side for their next tour of New Zealand later in the year.

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ICC CEO Lorgat wants prompt, decisive action against Pak cricketers

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat wants a prompt and decisive action to be taken against the four Pakistani cricketers if the betting scandal involving them is proved correct.

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Pak intelligence agencies warn of terrorist attacks in Lahore

Pakistan's intelligence agencies have warned that the National College of Arts (NCA), sensitive installations, railway stations, shrines, imambargahs and other worship places in Lahore are at the risk of potential terrorist attacks during the last 10 days of Ramazan.

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Cricket's corruption to probe reprieve of Ponting as part of betting probe

Cricket's corruption police is to examine whether Australian skipper Ricky Ponting had his career saved by a Pakistan blunder as part of an ongoing probe into a spot betting fix.

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Obama to address US on Iraq transition

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama must walk a fine line in a speech on Tuesday night as he highlights progress toward winding down the war in Iraq while trying to avoid any perception of a “Mission Accomplished” moment. The White House says the removal of all but 50,000 U.S. troops and the declaration of the end to the combat phase shows Obama is fulfilling a campaign promise he made in 2008 to pull out of Iraq. Obama hopes that message will resonate with Americans ahead of the November 2 elections, where his Democrats are struggling to keep their dominance in the Congress. The address, scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT, will be only his second from the Oval Office. Obama also used the high-profile venue in June to discuss his administration’’s response to the Gulf Coast oil spill. As Obama prepared to deliver his speech, Vice President Joe Biden flew into Iraq on Monday to assure Iraqis the United States is not abandoning them. Biden was to hold talks with Iraqi leaders amid a political deadlock almost six months after an inconclusive election in March over forming the next government. Obama told media in an interview on Sunday that Iraqis are “going through a political process that is natural in a fledgling democracy” but he added, “we”re confident that that will get done.” Obama plans to visit troops at Fort Bliss, Texas, prior to the speech.

Written on August 31, 2010 | Posted in America, American, ISI, International, Interview, War, ad, ban, elections, live, media | Leave a comment

LHC issues Chairman PCB notice on match-fixing case

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to Sports Minister Ijaz Jakhrani and Chairman PCB Ijaz Butt, summoning duo on September 7 in response to petition in connection with match fixing allegation on Pakistani players in Lord’s Test, Geo News reported. The petitioner Advocate Ishtiaq Chaudhry pleaded before court that players, involved in match fixing allegations, have maligned name of Pakistan worldwide, seeking stern punishment for them. The petitioner also recommended honorable court for banning involved players from all forms of cricket for lifetime. Consequently, LHC issued notices to PCB Chairman and Sports Minister to appear before court on September 7.

Written on August 31, 2010 | Posted in Cricket, Mali, News, Pakistan, Sports, ad, ban, lahore | Leave a comment

US to launch 40 million-dollar women's rights programme in Pakistan

The United States is launching a new 40-million dollar 'Gender Equity Grants Programme' in Pakistan to expand women's rights and support the country's policies against gender inequities.

Written on August 31, 2010 | Posted in Pakistan, unlmitie, women | Leave a comment

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