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ICC rankings: Saeed Ajmal - number one ODI bowler

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has moved to the number slot in the International Cricket Council’s rankings for One-Day International (ODI) bowlers.

The 34-year-old, who had surpassed the 100-wicket mark in the opening ODI against Australia in Sharjah, scored 759 points in the ICC ratings.

He was earlier quoted saying, “All I want is to become the number one bowler in all formats. My aim is to give 100% in my performance and help the team win. I don’t want anything else.”

The prolific spinner has 120 international wickets to his name between the period August 4, 2011 and August 6, 2012, which is the most by any bowler.

Ajmal also has 72 Test wickets, again the most by any bowler.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/432409/icc-rankings-saeed-ajmal-number-one-odi-bowler/

 

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Two Pakistani women feature on 'foreign policy leaders' list

KARACHI: Two Pakistani women have been featured on “Top 99 under 33 Foreign Policy Leaders,” list compiled by the The Diplomatic Courier (TDC).

The Washington DC-based global news and international affairs analysis magazine curates an annual list as part of an international project that captures the impact of 99 leaders under the age of 33. Profiles are included from across the globe.

The Pakistanis who have been featured in this year’s list include Hina Mushtaq - an Atlas Corps Fellow from Pakistan serving at Public Health Institute in California and Kalsoom Lakhani – founder and CEO of Invest2Innovate (i2i) were two of the 99 young leaders selected by their peers in recognition of their impact on their respective communities.

According to her profile for TDC, Mushtaq has worked as a consultant at the ITU-UN Headquarters in Geneva and for USAID-funded projects. “She believes that innovative use of technology will reshape foreign policy by bringing about differences in people’s lives beyond their economic and social barriers,” the profile stated. She was listed under the subcategory of “innovator”, which the magazine described as a person who designs new solutions to a critical global challenge.

Lakhani is heading an organisation that supports early-stage social enterprises and strengthens access to capital in Pakistan. She is the founder of a blog named Chup and has also written for Next Billion, Foreign Policy, the Washington Post and the Huffington Post.

She was listed under the subcategory of “shaper”, which the magazine described as a person who changes the public discourse on an aspect of foreign policy or raises awareness on a critical issue.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/432637/two-pakistani-women-featured-on-foreign-policy-leaders-list/

 

[Lone Shooter]

Salon of Hope

http://youtu.be/wtJQ5GJohp8

In a country like Pakistan, where adequate provision of facilities for the physically impaired is a huge concern, Nighat Riaz is a shining example of hope and perseverance. A successful entrepreneur and a mother of three, Riaz lost her hearing and speaking ability at the age of one, when her eardrum exploded. However, this did not deter her mother from providing her daughter with quality education, allowing her to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a beautician and representing Pakistan internationally as a black belt in Karate.

“True humanity demands that we embrace those who are less fortunate than us and enable them to shine” Says Mrs Riaz to all mothers like herself, who are raising a child with disability

 

[Lone Shooter]

Pakistan take series after Super Over

Seldom has the fickleness of Twenty20 been more evident. Pakistan claimed the series against Australia, but did so in circumstances as far removed from the hiding dealt out in the first match as could be imagined. Mohammad Hafeez's team celebrated their victory in the minutes after midnight in Dubai, yet George Bailey's Australians could also take solace from a much-improved display.

 

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OGDC discovers oil, gas reserves

ISLAMABAD: The state-run Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Wednesday announced discovery of new reserves in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which would boost its daily oil output by about 8 per cent.

A company spokesman said the Nashpa-3 well located in Karak district initially produced 3,165 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and about 15 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of gas, boosting the total production in the Nashpa region to about 11,165bpd of oil and 43mmcfd of gas. The total oil production of the company would now increase to about 44,610bpd or 64 per cent of the country’s total oil output while gas output would go up to approximately 1,030mmcfd.

The country’s total oil production has increased to about 72,500bpd against the total consumption of about 300,000bpd.

The OGDC spokesman said all the employees of the company would be paid a one-month basic pay as bonus on the discovery of the reserves.

“The structure of Nashpa-3 well was delineated, evaluated, drilled and tested utilising indigenous expertise,” he said. The oil produced from the well would initially be put into the system through bowzers (oil tankers) because building a pipeline would take some time.

The actual flow potential of the well will be established later.

OGDC discovers oil, gas reserves | DAWN.COM

 

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Salon of Hope

Salon of hope - YouTube

In a country like Pakistan, where adequate provision of facilities for the physically impaired is a huge concern, Nighat Riaz is a shining example of hope and perseverance. A successful entrepreneur and a mother of three, Riaz lost her hearing and speaking ability at the age of one, when her eardrum exploded. However, this did not deter her mother from providing her daughter with quality education, allowing her to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a beautician and representing Pakistan internationally as a black belt in Karate.

“True humanity demands that we embrace those who are less fortunate than us and enable them to shine” Says Mrs Riaz to all mothers like herself, who are raising a child with disability

Awesome!! Salute to both the mom (for accepting and raising her daughter) and daughter (for her success)!!

 

[Lone Shooter]

Tora Bahraam Khaana by Hamayoon Khan

Sweet song

Tora Bahraam Khaana HD, Hamayoon Khan, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 5, Episode 4 - YouTube

 

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Noori Top: Beauty at its Peak

For more pics of Noori Top visit here

Noori Top: Beauty at its peak! – The Express Tribune

 

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Let’s Build On – Sand castle building at its best

September 9, 2012: The lively people of Karachi displayed their creativity and their love for the sun and sand at the Sea View, Clifton, Karachi, during the second sand castle building contest byLet’s Build On (LBoN) organised by a group of young, dynamic art aficionados.

Building sand castles is a fun summer activity for people of all ages. Lucky for Karachiites, we are blessed with lovely sandy beache which make an ideal place for recreational activities and family picnics. Despite the many disturbing things Karachiites faces, like bomb blasts, loadshedding, and killer traffic jams, they are known for using every opportunity they can find to have fun, to the fullest!

Some were amateurs; others employed professional techniques and tools. At least 250-300 people were watching the sculptors work their magic with undivided attention.

Muntazir and Nabeel, the two highly motivated brains behind this event, mentioned that this will become a biannual event now. They will soon be starting activities on the beach that will teach children sand sculpting techniques. The young leaders believe that events like this will help raise awareness about keeping the beach clean and encourage healthy and purposeful activities.

In all, I thought that the event was a great, peaceful way of having fun. It served as a positive outlet of self-expression, particularly for the youth of Karachi.

Events like this are an exciting way for families to spend weekend afternoons together.

 

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KARACHI: European Parliament Thursday gave a go ahead to the temporary trade incentives for Pakistan, two years after its announcement made with a view to help the country recover from the massive devastation caused by widespread floods in 2010.

Under the above package, Pakistan's total exports to Europe could witness a boost up to 900 million dollars, the economic experts believed.

Moreover, the Europe will enjoy the benefit of importing 75 types of goods duty-free.

This exceptional measure, to apply until the end of 2013, will include fabrics, garments, linen, ethanol and leather.

EU approves trade incentives for Pakistan - geo.tv

 

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KARACHI: European Parliament Thursday gave a go ahead to the temporary trade incentives for Pakistan, two years after its announcement made with a view to help the country recover from the massive devastation caused by widespread floods in 2010.

Under the above package, Pakistan's total exports to Europe could witness a boost up to 900 million dollars, the economic experts believed.

Moreover, the Europe will enjoy the benefit of importing 75 types of goods duty-free.

This exceptional measure, to apply until the end of 2013, will include fabrics, garments, linen, ethanol and leather.

EU approves trade incentives for Pakistan - geo.tv

So, when Pakistan imports from Europe..will that be duty- free too because the tax laws here are C-R-A-Z-Y!

 

[Lone Shooter]

Yaar Ko Hum Nay Ja Ba Ja Dekha by Abida Perveen

Mind blowing

Yaar Ko Hamne Ja Ba Ja Dekha Abida Parveen - YouTube

 

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Lone Shooter you have made this thread awesome. Keep the good stuff roolin'.

 

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The honest Dubai taxi driver

Sept. 13th – DUBAI: In the 18 months Omar Hayah Ajmal Khan has driven a Dubai taxi, passengers have left many things behind – from mobile phones to shopping bags.

At the petrol station, while cleaning his cab, he noticed a case tucked behind the driver’s seat. When he checked to see what was inside, he found 123,700 Saudi Riyals and gold jewellery.

“I immediately called my company to say a customer had left his bag of valuables in my car and that I was going to the police station to drop it off.”

Mr Khan took the bag and its contents to Al Qusais Police Station.

“The officers at the station also seemed surprised by what was inside the briefcase. They told me that they would call me when they located the owner of the bag and I’d have to return to verify his identity.”

Less than an hour later, Mr Khan received the call from the station.

He returned to find a very relieved Hatem Awad Al Anassi, a 30-year-old businessman from Saudi Arabia.

Dubai Police were so moved by Mr Khan’s honesty, they held a ceremony in his honour on Wednesday and presented him with a certificate of appreciation for his honesty and integrity.

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/the-honest-dubai-taxi-driver-and-the-return-of-the-briefcase

 

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Automobile production increases in 1st month of current fiscal year

ISLAMABAD: Despite challenges of energy shortage, the production of various automobiles witnessed increase during the first month of the current fiscal year as compared to the same month of last year.

The production of jeeps and cars witnessed 2.35 percent in July 2012 as compared to the production of July 2011, according to the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

The production of cars and jeeps increased from 10,753 units in July 2011 to 11,006 units during July 2012, the PBS data revealed.

Similarly, the production of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV's) witnessed surge of 45.33 percent by going up from 1,562 units in July 2011 to 2,270 units in July 2012.

The production of motorcycles increased from 139,056 units in July 2011 to 139,125 units in July 2012, showing an increase of 0.05 percent.

Production of buses increased from 32 units to 36 units, showing an increase of 12.50 percent while the production of tractors increased from 1,735 units to 4,569 units, showing growth of 163.34 units.

However, the production of trucks during the month under review witnessed negative growth of 33.15 percent as its production decreased from 178 units in July 2011 to 119 units in July 2012, according to the data.

It is pertinent to mention here that the overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) witnessed growth of 0.60 percent during the month of July 2012 as compared to the same month of last year.

Among the LSM Sector the indices monitored by Ministry of Industries witnessed increase of 0.26 percent whereas the indices monitored by the provincial Bureaus of Statistics witnessed increase of 0.54 percent.

However, the indices monitored by Oil Companies Advisory Committee witnessed negative growth of 0.21 percent, the PBS data revealed.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2012

Automobile production increases in 1st month of current fiscal year