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Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam shifted to Jail in Rawalpindi, Provided ‘B’ class facilities

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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, who was arrested within minutes after he touched down in Lahore on Friday evening has been shifted to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, while his daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who was arrested along with him, was sent to Seihala Rest House, which is declared as a makeshift jail. Both the VIP convicts were provided “B” class facilities.

Nawaz Sharif and Maryam, who are guilty for corruption, were arrested ahead of the country’s general election on July 25, “Very small price to pay” to save the sanctity of the vote in Pakistan, said Sharif.

According to an airport official, the father-daughter duo surrendered before a team of the country’s anti-graft body — The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) — without any resistance.  

Sharif and Maryam were allowed to meet Begum Shamim Akhtar, Sharif’s mother, at the airport before boarding a special flight to the capital Islamabad to serve their sentence at Adiala jail.

“The country is at a critical juncture right now. I have done what I could. I am aware that I have been sentenced to 10 years (in prison) and I will be taken to a jail cell straight away. But I want Pakistani nationals to know that I am doing this for you,” he said in the video released by Maryam.

The two were convicted on July 6 by a Pakistani accountability court for corrupt practices linked to his family’s purchase of four London flats and two more corruption cases related to Panama Paper scandal. Both Sharif, 68, and Maryam, 44, have been sentenced to Ten and seven years in jail. 

Former Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Kumar Reddy returns to Congress

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Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy returned to the Congress on Friday after meeting its President, Rahul Gandhi at his residence.

He has returned to the party after a gap of four years, the reason for his resignation was the protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

He rejoined the party in presence of former Kerala CM and AICC Andhra Pradesh in-charge Oommen Chandy, APCC chief N Raghuveera Reddy and party leader Randeep Singh Surjewala.

“Reddy’s return will strengthen the Congress in Andhra Pradesh,” said by AICC Andhra Pradesh in-charge Oommen Chandy

The former Chief Minister said “unless there is a Congress government in Delhi, the Andhra Pradesh [Reorganization] Act cannot be implemented”.

The party tweeted today, “We welcome Ex CM of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Kiran Kumar Reddy back into the Congress party. On the road to regaining the past glory of the Congress party in Andhra Pradesh”.

Hima Das wins Gold in World U20 Championships, PM Modi lauds her for the historic win

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Hima Das made India proud after winning Gold in the 400m of World U20 Championships in Finland.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the 18 year old on her achievement and believes that her accomplishment will inspire the young athletes in the coming years.

“India is delighted and proud of athlete Hima Das, who won a historic Gold in the 400m of World U20 Championships. Congratulations to her! This accomplishment will certainly inspire young athletes in the coming years,” PM tweeted.

President Ram Nath Kovind also congratulated the sensational Sprint star Hima Das. 

Congratulations to our sensational sprint star Hima Das for winning the 400m gold in the World Under-20 Championship. This is India’s first ever track gold in a World Championship. A very proud moment for Assam and India, Hima; now the Olympic podium beckons!” he wrote on Twitter. 

Indian sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore tweeted, “Hima Das creates history by winning Gold medal in 400m of World U20 Championships. She is 1st Indian athlete to win Gold in track event of U-20 World Championships. You have made India proud. #NariShakti.

“Truly a glorious moment for India. Hopefully a moment which will change the way world looks at Indian sprinters. Thank you Hima for giving us a priceless memory to cherish for a lifetime!” he said in another tweet.

Two CRPF jawans martyred in Anantang district of Jammu and Kashmir

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Two CRPF jawans were killed and one sustained injury in a militant attack in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

According to officials, Militants opened fire on a CRPF party deployed on law and order duty at Achabal Chowk in Anantnag district, killing two CRPF jawan and injuring two others, including a civilian.

The area has been sealed and operations have been launched to hunt the militants.

If Delhi tries to split PDP, outcomes will be ‘dangerous’: Mehbooba Mufti

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Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, on July 13 warned BJP that any interference or attempts “by Delhi” to split People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would lead to dangerous consequences.

“If Delhi tries to create divisions in the PDP and interfere like that, just like a Salahuddin and a Yasin Malik were born in 1987, the outcome will be dangerous,” Mehbooba Mufti reportedly said.

Mufti made comments amid reports of BJP trying to form a government in J&K with the support of the rebel PDP MLAs gaining ground. According to PDP, some party members are attempting to form a third front with a National Conference-Congress combine or even with the BJP.

However, BJP rejected the allegations of putting in efforts to return to power in the state.

“Our priority is not government formation… We were in power in the state and had it been our priority we would not have walked away from the coalition government.  Our top most priority is restoration of normalcy in the Valley and peaceful conclusion of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.  People should feel a sense of security which is the priority of every government but unfortunately it was not evident during the previous regime,” State BJP chief Ravinder Raina said.

Reacting on Mufti’s statement National Conference Chief Omar Abdullah tweets, “She must really be desperate if she is threatening the Centre with renewed militancy if PDP breaks up. She seems to have forgotten that militancy in Kashmir has already been reborn under her most able administration.”

On June 19, the BJP pulled out of the alliance with PDP, citing rising security crisis in the state and that finally led the state under governor’s rule.

Nawaz Sharif, Daughter Maryam leave for Pakistan, likely to be arrested Mid-Air

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Nawaz Sharif and Maryan Sharif at Abu Dhabi Airport

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam, sentenced to jail for corruption, are expected to arrive in Pakistan in the evening.

A team of Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau is apparently trying to leave for Abu Dhabi to board the flight taken by the Sharifs, as the arrest can be done when plane enters Pakistani air space.

After arrest the two will be taken to the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi amid tight security where they will be kept for one day and then be transferred to the Attock Fort.

Nawaz Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pakistani accountability court for corrupt practices linked to his family’s purchase of four London flats. He faces two more corruption cases against him following the Panama Paper scandal.

“My mother is on the ventilator and we don’t know what happens next, their is no pain like that of leaving your mother behind in such situation but there’s a national duty and we must make this important journey.” “Told my kids to be brave in the face of oppression. But kids will still be kids. Goodbyes are hard, even for the grownups,” said by Nawaz’s daughter Maryam Nawaz, 44, who was also convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Egypt: Twelve people hurt in explosion near Cairo International Airport

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Twelve people were injured in a massive explosion at a chemical factory near Egypt’s Cairo’s airport on Thursday evening.

Injured people were taken to the hospital, but the severity of their injuries is not yet known.

“The blast was caused by “high temperatures” at a fuel storage facility”, an army spokesperson said.

According to the Egypt’s aviation minister Younis al-Masri, the air traffic at the airport has not been affected.

The blast could be heard across large parts of the city,,  According to eyewitnesses, the sound of the explosion was deafening and flames could be seen from a distance.

No government facilities for rape and molestation accused in Haryana: CM Khattar

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During a public function organised under the ‘Ek Aur Sudhar Programme’ at Panchkula, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on July 12 announced that rape accused and molestation cases will now be debarred from availing any government facilities, including state scholarship, old age pension, pension for the physically disabled persons, driving and arm licenses.

“These services will remain suspended till the court announces its verdict in the case. In case the accused is convicted and sentenced, he would not be eligible for these facilities anymore,” said Haryana CM Khattar.

“I would shortly meet the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to request him to issue necessary directions to the court to record the statement of a woman on the same day, and not to adjourn the hearing,” CM added.

Reiterating his government’s commitment to make Haryana number one state in terms of women’s security and safety Khattar announces:

·         To provide a secure atmosphere to women during the night, 2,100 new posts for the appointment of ex-servicemen as Special Police Officers for night patrolling have been sanctioned.

·         Day-time patrolling too would be carried out in areas where girls and women stay alone in their houses.

·         Rape victims wanting to hire a lawyer of her choice would be provided financial assistance of Rs 22,000 as fees.

·         Six fast track courts would be set up in Faridabad and one each in Gurugram, Panipat, Sonipat and Nuh —where 50 or more cases of rape, eve-teasing and mental harassment are pending in the courts.

·         Girl students of classes 9th to 12th would be trained in self-defense under Chatra Parivahan Suraksha Scheme. The expenditure on this facility would be borne by the government.

·         The investigation officers will have to complete the probe into rape cases in one month and in eve-teasing within 15 days, or else action would be taken against them.

·         The free transport facility would also be provided if the 9th and 10th class girl students of a village have to go far away from school or want to pursue science or commerce stream in 11th and 12th class.

·         A comprehensive scheme would be launched either on Independence Day or on Raksha Bandhan (Aug 26).

Pakistan to file counter-memorial in Kulbhushan Jadhav case in ICJ

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Pakistan will reportedly file its second counter-memorial on July 17 in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the conviction of former Indian Naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav who was arrested from Balochistan Province, and was awarded death penalty by Pakistani military court in April 2017 on charges of espionage and terrorism.

The ICJ on January 23 gave a timeline to both Pakistan and India for filing another round of memorials in the case.

Pakistan’s counter-petition will be in response to set of pleadings filed by India in the Hague-based ICJ on April 17.

Pakistan’s top attorney Khawar Qureshi, who pleaded the case at the initial stage, reportedly briefed interim Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk regarding the case last week. The meeting was also attended by Khalid Javed Khan, attorney general for Pakistan, and other senior officials.

The counter-memorial has been drafted by Qureshi.

Following the submission of the second counter-petition, the ICJ will fix the matter for hearing, which is likely to take place next year.

“Giving false identity to Kulbhushan, sending him for espionage and funding of terrorists activities are all some of the reasons which disentitle India from invoking the jurisdiction of the ICJ,” Pakistan had said.

However, India has been maintaining that the trial of Jadhav by a military court in Pakistan was ‘farcical’. 

India maintained that Jadhav was a former naval officer and was kidnapped from Iran, where he had business interests after retiring from the Indian Navy.

Six Die in gas leak at Steel factory In Andhra Pradesh

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Six workers died due to poisonous gas leak at a private steel factory in Tadipatri of Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district on Thursday. “As per information, two workers died on the spot and four others in hospital. Carbon monoxide is the main gas used for reheating process and its leak caused the mishap,” the police officer said.

The mishap happened while testing was being done after maintenance work in the unit, District Superintendent of Police G Ashok Kumar said.

Meanwhile five more workers suffered serious health complications and were admitted to a local hospital. Two of them are said to be in a critical condition. 

The workers who died were identified as B Ranganath (21), K Manoj Kumar (24), U Gangadhar (37), S A Wasim Basha (39), K Shiva Maddileti alias Lingaiah (26) and Guruvaiah (40).

Brazilian company Gerdau, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the America, owns the Tadipatri steel mill.

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