Key suspect arrested in Greek match-fixing probe

The former chairman of Greek club Kavala has been arrested for alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal after three months on the run.

Poilce say Makis Psomiadis was arrested on Thursday at a seaside home south of Athens on suspicion of membership in a criminal organization, blackmail, bribery and match fixing.

Topflight clubs Kavala and Volos were thrown out of Greece s professional leagues this summer over the match-fixing scandal. They launched an unsuccessful appeal.

Psomiadis, led in handcuffs to Athens police headquarters, described the match-fixing allegations as “fairytales” and described himself as a “political prisoner.”

Lahore: Police officers attend US Consulates dinner without permission

The higher police officials in Punjab attended the Iftar dinner without seeking permission from Inspector General (IG) Punjab Police.

Talking to News Trends after it aired the news, Provincial Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said that an inquiry would be launched into the matter.

The police officials who attended American Consulate’s Iftar dinner include DIG Training Arif Nawaz, DIG Deputy Commandant Punjab Constabulary Khadim Hussain Bhatti, SP VVIP Security Lahore, Waqas, SSP Elite Force Major (r) Shehryar, SSP Major (r) Nasrullah and SP Headquarters Lahore, Romail Akram.

According to the sources, seeking permission of the higher authorities is compulsory for the police officials to attend this kind of Iftar dinners but all these officials attended the dinner without informing their senior authorities.

Asma Jahangir to get UN award for human rights

UNITED NATIONS: One of Pakistan’s leading human rights defenders, Asma Jahangir, was Tuesday named as this year’s winner of a UN award that recognizes outstanding individual contribution to promoting a culture of human rights around the world.

The Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova, nominated Ms. Jahangir as laureate of this year’s Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights in recognition of her work in Pakistan’s Supreme Court where she championed the rights of religious minorities, women and children, according to a UN press release issued at UN Headquarters in New York.

Ms. Jahangir is the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan, a founding member of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and served as its Secretary-General and chairperson.

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India signs nuclear liability pact

India signed an international treaty governing global civil nuclear liability, a step sought by Washington to reassure US suppliers entering the country’s fledgling $150 billion atomic power market. It is a very positive step to assure that international standards apply, and US companies will have a level playing field to compete, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns told a White House briefing.
The signing took place at the headquarters of the UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna, a little over a week before US President Barack Obama visits India, when he will meet US business leaders in Asia’s third-largest economy. India’s parliament passed legislation in August to open up the domestic nuclear market. But its nuclear liability law also gives the right to seek damages from plant suppliers if there is an accident. India is the only country to have such a provision, which was added after wide political pressure. The United States has pressed India to accede to the multilateral Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) to assure its suppliers any liabilities would be in line with international norms. The CSC which dates back to September 1997 seeks to establish a uniform global legal regime for the compensation of victims in the event of a nuclear accident. India hopes that signing the convention will allay some of the concerns of US companies about New Delhi’s own recently-passed nuclear liability law which gives the right to seek damages from plant suppliers if there is an accident.

Azerbaijan’s NF Commander calls on CJCSC Gen. Tariq Majid

Staff Report

RAWALPINDI: Vice Admiral Shahin Sultanov, Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces (NF) called on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters Chaklala on Monday.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, they exchanged views on regional security, bilateral defense cooperation and other matter of professional interest.

Admiral Sultanov also offered condolences over the loss of precious lives, expressed solidarity and pledged support from the public and Government of Azerbaijan to the flood victims.

While conveying good wishes for the people and Government of Azerbaijan, General Tariq Majid thanked the Vice Admiral for assistance worth $2 million, and goods worth $0.69 million for flood relief activities. SAMAA

Azerbaijan’s NF Commander calls on CJCSC Gen. Tariq Majid

Staff Report

RAWALPINDI: Vice Admiral Shahin Sultanov, Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces (NF) called on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters Chaklala on Monday.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, they exchanged views on regional security, bilateral defense cooperation and other matter of professional interest.

Admiral Sultanov also offered condolences over the loss of precious lives, expressed solidarity and pledged support from the public and Government of Azerbaijan to the flood victims.

While conveying good wishes for the people and Government of Azerbaijan, General Tariq Majid thanked the Vice Admiral for assistance worth $2 million, and goods worth $0.69 million for flood relief activities. SAMAA

President NDU makes farewell call on CJCSC Gen.Tariq Majid

Staff Report

RAWALPINDI: President National Defence University (NDU), Lieutenant General Muhammad Yousaf made a farewell call on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, on the day of his retirement.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, General Yousaf stayed with CJCSC for some time and discussed matters of professional interest.

General Tariq Majid appreciated the efforts put in by General Yousaf as President National Defence University for bringing appreciable improvements in the coveted institution, especially the mammoth work undertaken to successfully transform its status from a college to university, and stated that he would be remembered and respected for his valuable contributions. SAMAA

LeJ has made reconciliation offer: Rehman

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that banned sectarian outfit Laskhar-e-Jhangvi has made an offer of reconciliation.

Speaking to reporters at NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad today, he said the government is ready to reconcile with Lashkar-e-Jhangvi only if the militant outfit lays down its arms.

He said that Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed would be put behind bars if he was found involved in militancy. SAMAA

Riaz to be quizzed by Scotland Yard

KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has been summoned for questioning by Scotland Yard on Sept. 14 over the alleged spot-fixing scandal that erupted during the fourth and final test against England.

“We have allowed him to be interviewed and made him available as we believe in fully cooperating with the ongoing investigations,” Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt told a news conference in Lahore on Thursday.

Riaz, 25, a left-armer, claimed five wickets on his debut in the third test against England and is a member of Pakistan’s one-day squad for the five-match series which starts in Durham on Friday.

Butt also said the PCB had asked Scotland Yard and the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allow suspended trio Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir to return home from the tour of England.

Test captain Butt and fast bowlers

CJCSC Gen.Tariq Majeed not interested in service extension

Staff Report

RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Joint Services Chiefs Committee (CJCSC), General Tariq Majeed, has categorically said that he is not interested in an extension of his service period.

A handout issued by Joint Staff Headquarters has categorically stated that General Tariq Majid is neither interested, nor an aspirant for his extension in tenure as CJCSC.

Terming the impression created by the article ‘Many aspire for the slot of CJCSC’ as misleading and an unfair attempt to spoil the image, General Tariq is reported to have said, “I have no desire for an extension and would very much like to retire on due date”.

While conveying disappointment on the incorrect speculative reporting, the personal staff of CJCSC also informed that General Tariq has asked for dispensing with farewell ceremonies and traditional dine outs by the service headquarters and

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