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Saturday, February 18, 2012

'Revengeful' England win series against Pakistan


England beat Pakistan by nine wickets to win the third day-night international here on Saturday, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-match series. Kevin Pietersen hit his first ODI century since November 2008, finishing unbeaten on 111 while Alastair Cook scored 80 as England easily chased a modest 223-run target set by Pakistan in 37.2 overs. Shahid Afridi (51) and Umar Akmal (50) helped Pakistan recover from a difficult position of 97-5 before Steven Finn (3-24) and Stuart Broad (3-42) knocked them out in 50 overs. England won the first match by 130 runs and the second by 20 runs -- both in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan v England third ODI: England win

England win by 9 wickets against Pakistan

America openly interference in the Pakistani matters


It is said in the landmark resolution that people of Balochistan have right of self determination because Baloch people are being killed extra judicially. Besides, Baloch people are facing political and communal prejudice in Pakistan, the resolution said. Balochistan is divided in Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan therefore, it is right of the Baloch people to decide their fate, the resolution read. Earlier, Rohrabacher and four other U.S. congressmen Louie Gohmert, Ted Poe, Brad Sherman and Russ Carnahan blasted Pakistan over the human rights violations in Balochistan and called for the right to self-determination for Balochistan at the February 8 hearing.

German president resigns over finance scandal


He made the announcement a day after prosecutors asked parliament to lift his immunity from prosecution. "I am... today stepping down from the office of federal president to free up the way quickly for a successor," he said in a televised statement from his Bellevue palace. Germany needs "a president that enjoys the trust of not only a majority, but a broad majority of citizens," said a sombre Wulff, with his wife Bettina at his side. "The developments of the last days and weeks have shown that this trust and therefore my effectiveness have been damaged. "For this reason, it is no longer possible to carry out the office of president both domestically and abroad the way it needs to be done," added the head of state. "I have made mistakes, but I was always honest," he said. Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected to make a statement immediately. The 52-year-old president has been rocked by scandals and allegations since mid-December largely over his connections to wealthy businessmen, initially over an advantageous home loan from a friend s wife. Prosecutors in Lower Saxony state where Wulff was formerly premier said late Thursday they had asked parliament to lift his immunity in order to launch an investigation into alleged acceptance of favours. Wulff s role is largely ceremonial but carries important moral weight and the announcement by the prosecutor in Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, marks the first time the German parliament has been asked to lift presidential immunity. Merkel cancelled a planned trip to Rome to meet Italian premier Mario Monti on the euro crisis to deal with the turmoil.

Pakistan‚ Iran and Afghanistan trilateral summit


In a joint statement‚ Pakistan‚ Iran and Afghanistan have pledged to develop a framework of comprehensive cooperation for promoting stability‚ peace and shared prosperity in the region. Pakistan‚ Iran and Afghanistan have pledged to develop a framework of comprehensive cooperation and to take pragmatic steps for promoting stability‚ peace and shared prosperity in the region. The pledge was made in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of their trilateral summit in Islamabad on Friday. President Asif Ali Zardari and his Iranian and Afghan counterparts resolved to ensure respect for sovereignty‚ independence‚ unity and territorial integrity‚ as enshrined in the UN Charter. They agreed to initiate a process for an agreement pledging not to allow any threat emanating from their respective territories against each other. The three countries agreed to enhance three-way trade by facilitation measures‚ including preferential tariff and free trade arrangements as well as barter trade. The Fourth Trilateral Summit would be held in Kabul by the end of this year. Addressing a joint news conference‚ after the Summit‚ President Asif Ali Zardari emphatically stated that the relationship between three countries cannot be undermined by international pressure of any kind. About international pressure on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project‚ President Zardari said Pakistan is lobbying the world and our point of view has been accepted. He said drug trade worth billions of dollars is going on in Afghanistan and Pakistan has extended full support to the Afghan authorities to deal with the issue. Iranian President Mehmood Ahmadinejad categorically stated that foreign interference in the region will not be allowed. He said some countries have targetted our region for their dominance. Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the impediments in the way of Pakistan-Afghanistan cooperation needs to be removed sooner rather than later. He underlined the need for closer Pak-Afghan relationship. The Afghan President said that the Summit enabled the three Presidents to understand each other s point of view.

Pakistan: Parachinar suicide blast kills 26


According to sources, an explosion ripped through a market in Parachinar on Friday, killing at least 26 people and wounding dozens. The bomb exploded near a mosque as the main Friday prayers were taking place. A security official confirmed that the blast was caused by a suicide bomber. "It was a suicide attack. Five people were killed and 20 injured," a senior security official told AFP on condition of anonymity. Other officials could not confirm whether a suicide bomber was responsible. "We don t have exact details about the nature of the blast," said the top administration official for the region, Mohammad Anees. Parachinar is the main town in Kurram district, part of Pakistan s tribal belt on the northwestern border with Afghanistan.