Petrol price trimmed by paisas 21/litre

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Saturday decreased the price of petrol by paisas 21 a litre to Rs67.74.

OGRA spokesman, prices of HOBC has been slashed by paisas 27 per litre to Rs80.34; Light Deisel down by paisas 31 to Rs61.35; rate of High Speed Deisel increased by Rs1.45 to Rs73.03 and; Kerosene oil eased by paisas 53 a litre to Rs64.85.

None dares cast evil eye on Pakistan: Gilani

KASUR: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pakistan was a sovereign state and no one could dare cast an evil eye on it. Talking to mediamen after inaugurating PEL transformers factory at Soay Aasil, the Prime Minister said Pakistan had strong armed forces, a sovereign parliament, an independent judiciary and a vibrant media.

Then how the people would let anybody harm the country. Replying to a question about the comment of the British Prime Minister, David Cameron against Pakistan, Gilani said that he should also condemn human right’s violation in occupied Kashmir by Indian forces.

Cameron during a visit to New Delhi had alleged the existence of terrorists’ network in Pakistan.

He said that it would be better to discuss international issues through diplomatic sources and added that the government of Pakistan would follow this policy .The Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani while responding to a question about circular debt said that it was more than Rs 400 billion when the Pakistan People’s Party came into power but, he added now the circular debt had been reduced and the government was trying its best to cut it down.

To a question, he said consensus was being developed among all the provinces about the construction of more dams, adding Dya Meer Bhasha Dam was an example of this consensus.

To a question about anti-terrorism policy of the government, he said that terrorism was a challenge and the parliament and law-enforcement agencies were united on the issue.

Engineers prepare to seal ruptured BP oil well

NEW ORLEANS: Engineers Saturday readied a plan to permanently seal a damaged Gulf of Mexico well, despite delays to the process caused by debris left behind by a recent tropical storm.

As the work continued, incoming BP boss Bob Dudley vowed that the oil giant would not abandon residents affected by the spill after the well is finally sealed.

BP hopes to drown the well in an operation dubbed a “static kill,” in which mud and cement will be injected down into the ruptured wellhead via a cap installed on July 15.

Dudley on Friday said the operation had been pushed back a day, saying “we are hopeful by Tuesday the static kill will have been performed.”

The US pointman on the crisis, Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen, said Friday the delay was needed to allow engineers to clear debris from the damaged wellhead caused by Tropical Storm Bonnie, which briefly halted spill operations.

Gilani says UK should condemn HR abuses in held Kashmir

KASUR: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that UK should also condemn human right”s violation in occupied Kashmir by Indian forces.

He was replying to a question about the comment of the British PM David Cameron, against Pakistan.

Talking to media men after inaugurating PEL transformers factory at Soay Aasil, the prime minister said Pakistan had strong armed forces, a sovereign parliament, an independent judiciary and a vibrant media. Then how the people would let anybody harm the country.

Pakistan is a sovereign state and no one can dare cast an evil eye on it, PM Gilani said.

Cameron during a visit to New Delhi had alleged the existence of terrorists” network in Pakistan.

He said that it would be better to discuss international issues through diplomatic sources and added that the government of Pakistan would follow this policy.

EU gives 30 million euros in humanitarian aid

BRUSSELS: The European Commission said Saturday it had given 30 million euros in humanitarian aid to help the most needy in Pakistan, including those hit by flooding that has killed at least 800 people.

“The European Commission has adopted a 30-million-euro (39-million-dollar) humanitarian aid decision to assist the most vulnerable people in Pakistan in urgent need of help,” it said in a statement.

“Pakistan has been hit by terrible floods and more rain is forecast. Our thoughts are with those affected by them,” Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva was quoted as saying.

“I am pleased that our decision to provide new humanitarian funding for the most vulnerable people in Pakistan will also be able to benefit the people, who have suffered from this disaster.”

The United Nations has said almost a million people had been affected by the flooding.

Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar begins

DADU: The 3-day 758th Urs ceremonies of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalander (RA) started here Saturday in Sehwan town of Jamshoro district, ARY NEWS reported.

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England sets Pakistan 435 for victory

NOTTINGHAM, England: Matt Prior hit an unbeaten 102 as England declared on 262-9 on day three Saturday of the first test, setting Pakistan a target of 435 for victory.

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Pakistan lose 3 for 15 chasing huge 435 runs

NOTTINGHAM: Matt Prior”s unbeaten century left England well placed for victory inside four days in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Pakistan, at stumps on the third day, had collapsed to 15 for three – still needing a further 420 runs for what would be a new world record fourth innings victory total of 435.

The most any side has ever made in the fourth innings to win a Test is the 418 for seven scored by the West Indies against Australia in Antigua in 2003.

Pakistan”s equivalent record is the 315 for nine they scored against Australia at Karachi in 1994.

Prior”s 102 not out was the major contribution to an England second innings total of 262 for nine declared, made after he came in at 72 for five.

Stuart Broad, on his Nottinghamshire home ground, then had Pakistan captain Salman Butt, flashing outside off-stump, well caught by Paul Collingwood at third slip.

Two balls later, Broad had Azhar Ali lbw for nought and by stumps had taken two wickets for 14 runs in three overs.

Ali, who hadn”t asked for a referral when he might have done in the first innings, requested one under the Decision Review System (DRS) but replays upheld New Zealand umpire Tony Hill”s decision.

Umar Amin was then lbw for one to James Anderson as Pakistan suffered their latest top-order collapse, losing three wickets for one run in seven balls.

Earlier, wicketkeeper Prior was some distance from a century on 63 when last man Steven Finn came to the crease.

But Finn showed a fine defensive technique and good temperament to hold an end up for 50 minutes on his way to nine not out in a last-wicket stand of 49.

Prior hoisted leg-spinner Danish Kaneria for two sixes in three balls but also took a single off the first ball of an over seven times with Finn at the other end.

But Prior”s faith in Finn was rewarded when he late cut-off spinner Shoaib Malik for three to complete a third hundred in his 32nd Test and first against Pakistan, with both his previous centuries against the West Indies.

England captain Andrew Strauss then declared with Prior having faced 136 balls with two sixes and seven fours in over three hours at the crease.

Earlier Umar Gul ensured Pakistan avoided the follow-on with a Test-best 65 not out, and then took three wickets for seven runs in 21 balls.

The only downside to an otherwise fine day for England was Kevin Pietersen”s dismissal for 22 – the 21st Test innings in a row where the star batsman had failed to score a century.

England, 49 for two at lunch, were 66 for four soon afterwards.

Pietersen got an inside edge off seamer Gul and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal held a superb one-handed catch after diving to his left.

However, next ball Collingwood cut flat-footedly and Kamran Akmal dropped a catch that would not have carried to first slip despite getting both gloves on the ball.

In the first innings, Kamran Akmal had missed a chance to stump Collingwood on 48.

Collingwood went on to make 82 and share an England fifth-wicket record stand against Pakistan of 219 with Eoin Morgan.

But that Kamran Akmal”s luck was turning was clear when Gul had Collingwood lbw for one.

Morgan”s first innings 130, his maiden Test century, put England in a strong position, but the left-hander was run out for 17 second time around after a mix-up with Prior.

Before lunch, England lost Strauss for a third ball nought.

He edged left-arm quick Mohammad Aamer to second slip where Umar Akmal fumbled the chance and then, flailing away, knocked the ball up and Umar”s brother Kamran reacted well to complete a diving catch.

Gul”s spirited innings ensured England would have to bat again.

The highlights were when he casually pulled fast bowler Finn for two sixes in as many balls.

Swing bowler Anderson, who took five wickets on his 28th birthday on Friday, finished with five for 54 in 22 overs.

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