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2nd semi-final: West Indies vs India today MUMBAI: 2012 winners West Indies will take on 2007 champions India today (Thursday) in the second semifinal of the World Twenty20 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Yesterday, England qualified for final after crushing New Zealand by seven wickets. Indian veteran allrounder  Yuvraj Singh was Wednesday ruled out of the team  after suffering an ankle injury. Batsman Manish Pandey will replace Yuvraj.

Nation celebrating 76th Pakistan Day ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating the 76th anniversary of Pakistan Day today (Wednesday) with a renewed pledge to make the country stronger by completely wiping out the menace of terrorism, achieving sustainable economic growth and greater political stability. The day (March 23), which marks the historic event in 1940 when the Lahore Resolution was passed, demanding a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent, dawned with a 31-gun salute in the Federal Capital and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals. Also watch:  SSG commandos perform para-jumping

Display of military prowess at Pakistan Day parade ISLAMABAD: As the nation observed 76th anniversary of Pakistan Day today (Wednesday), the federal capital witnessed a mega event of the day where country’s defence prowess as well as rich cultural heritage was exhibited. The nation is celebrating the day 76th anniversary of Pakistan Day today (Wednesday) with a renewed pledge to make the country stronger by completely wiping out the menace of terrorism, achieving sustainable economic growth and greater political stability. Also read:  Nation celebrating 76th Pakistan Day

Explosions at Brussels Airport 27 killed BRUSSELS: Three back to back explosions at Brussels airport and metro station early on Tuesday morning killed at least 27 people and injured several others. Cause of the explosions was not immediately clear. Two blasts occurred in the departures lounge of Zaventem airport, killing at least 17 people. Media reports said the airport has been closed until further notice. Also watch:  Exclusive video after Belgium blasts

PML-N wins NA-153 by-polls MULTAN: Rana Qasim, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate, Thursday won by-election for NA-153, Jalalpur Pirwala, by securing 1,07,737 votes. Ghulam Abbas of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as runner-up, getting 33,283 votes. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif congratulated Qasim on winning the election. The Prime Minister also extended his congratulations and good wishes to the people of Multan for reposing their overwhelming trust in the PML-N’s candidate, a PM House statement said. Read More:  http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/03/pml-n-wins-na-153-by-polls/

MQM Dissidents Set for Another Presser KARACHI: Mustafa Kamal and other dissidents of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) are likely to hold another news conference today (Thursday), Samaa reported. Sources said the rebel camp is expected to announce future course of action of their still unnamed party led by Mustafa Kamal, former Karachi mayor. Read More:  http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/03/mqm-dissidents-set-for-another-presser/

Bus blast kills at least 15 in Peshawar PESHAWAR: A blast ripped through a bus carrying government employees on Wednesday killing at least 15 and wounding 28 another in Peshawar, Samaa reported Wednesday The explosion took place this morning near Gharbi Police Station in Saddar, a busy shopping district, as the bus was picking up government workers to take them to their offices. At least 15 people were killed and 28 others were wounded, police and rescue officials said.a

More MQM dissidents contact Kamal After fall of fifth ‘wicket’ of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, reports say more sidelined leaders of the party have come into contact with Mustafa Kamal to join his still unnamed party. On Monday, ex-minister Raza Haroon became fifth MQM member to join Mustafa Kamal.   Watch this report…  http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/03/more-mqm-dissidents-contact-kamal/

Petition filed in SHC against Shahid Afridi KARACHI: A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday, seeking action against Pakistani Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi for his controversial statements in India. The petition, filed by Amir Advocate, pleaded that the court order Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to initiate action against Shahid Afridi for his interview in India. Floored by the Indian reception, Afridi told media in Kolkata:“let me tell you that we (Pakistani players) were more loved by Indians than the fans back home.” Shahid Afridi has damaged Pakistan’s image by making such remarks in an enemy state, it said. Read More:  http://www.samaa.tv/sports/2016/03/petition-filed-in-shc-against-shahid-afridi/

Routes of RAW funding traced Investigation agencies have finally traced routes of RAW funding to Muttahida Qaumi Movement. Samaa has obtained a document that reveals MQM chief Altaf Hussain’s connection with a company involved in ferrying funds from India.

World T20: Pakistan allows team to travel to India ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali has allowed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to send cricket team to India to participate in the ICC World Twenty20, announced Najam Sethi on Friday. He said that the decision has been taken in the wake of solid assurances made by West Bengal Chief Minister and other Indian officials about the security of our team. “The team will leave for India via Dubai tonight,” he said. – SAMAA

Another power outage hits Karachi KARACHI: Tripping of a main transmission line in Karachi on Friday morning left most the city areas without power, Samaa reported. “The current power disruption is caused by tripping in the extra high tension line, which has affected a few grid stations,” according to the K-Electric.

Kamal’s presser likely today KARACHI: Dissidents of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Mustafa Kamal and Anees Qaimkhani, are expected to address a press conference today evening, Samaa reported Thursday. Also watch:  Karachi to re-shine in months According to our correspondent, another MQM dissident is likely to join them, three days after a senior MQM leader Dr. Sagheer Ahmed announced his full support to Kamal and Qaimkhani in an emotional press conference. Dr. Sagheer Ahmed is former Sindh health minister. Also watch:  Qaimkhani apologizes to nation

Mustafa Kamal announces first public gathering KARACHI: Mustafa Kamal, former Karachi mayor, Wednesday announced to hold first public gathering of his newly formed party at Bagh-e-Jinnah ground in the city, Samaa reported. “We will hold our first public gathering at Bagh-e-Jinnah, which is located in the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam,” he told media, without specifying the date of the rally. Read More:  http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/03/mustafa-kamal-announces-first-public-gathering/

ICC announces change of venue for Pakistan-India match NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed the change of venue for Pakistan-India match scheduled for March 19. “We have shifted the match from Dharamsala to Kolkota. This is the best option available,” ICC chief executive Dave Richardson told a press conference. “Bottom line is security is paramount for us. It is unfortunate that these concerns were raised by the local governments at this time,” he said.

Pak-India match shifted to Kolkata NEW DELHI: Due to Pakistan’s security concerns, authorities have shifted venue of T20 world cup match between Pakistan and India from Dharamsala to Kolkata city of India, Samaa reported. Sources say Indian cricket board has informed the ICC about change in the venue, whereas formal announcement in this regard is likely today. The much-anticipated World Twenty20 cricket match between the two arch-rivals will be held on March 19. Read More :  http://www.samaa.tv/sports/2016/03/pak-india-match-shifted-to-kolkata/

Taseer set to reunite with family in Lahore QUETTA: Shahbaz Taseer, the son of slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer, is rejoining his family and loved ones in Lahore, after years after being abducted, Samaa reported Wednesday. Shahbaz Taseer was recovered “hale and hearty” by security forces from Balochistan’s Kuchlak district yesterday. Read More:  Kidnapped Shahbaz Taseer recovered

Dr Saghir quits MQM, joins Mustafa Kamal’s Party KARACHI: Former Sindh health minister Dr Saghir Ahmed on Monday quit the MQM and expressed his full support to the new political party of former Karachi mayor Mustafa Kamal. In an emotional press conference here, Ahmed said that he would stand shoulder to shoulder with Mustafa Kamal and Anis QamiKhani for their positive cause. “I have decided to part ways with the MQM after a long association of 28 years. I am also resigning from my provincial assembly seat,” he said. “I apologize to my voters for not being able to serve them.”

World T20 squads NEW DELHI: Squads for the sixth edition of the International Cricket Council’s World Twenty20, which starts on Tuesday: First round Group A BANGLADESH — Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Shakib Al Hasan, Abu Hider, Al-Amin Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Soumya Sarkar, Tamim Iqbal, Taskin Ahmed IRELAND — William Porterfield (captain), Andrew Balbirnie, George Dockrell, Andrew McBrine, Tim Murtagh, Kevin O’Brien, Niall O’Brien, Andrew Poynter, Stuart Poynter, Boyd Rankin, Max Sorensen, Paul Stirling, Stuart Thompson, Gary Wilson, Craig Young NETHERLANDS — Peter Borren (captain), Wesley Barresi, Ahsan Malik, Mudassar Bukhari, Ben Cooper, Tom Cooper, Vivian Kingma, Stephan Myburgh, Max O’Dowd, Michael Rippon, Pieter Seelaar, Logan Van Beek, Timm Van Der Gugten, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Police claimed that it was a ...

Suicide Blast in Shabqadar Kills Eight SHABQADAR: At least eight people, including two policemen, were killed and more than 15 people others wounded when a blast ripped through a busy market in Charsadda tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Samaa reported Monday. Police claimed that it was a suicide attack that occurred outside a local court in Shabqadar, a small town in Charsadda tehsil nearly 30 kilometres from Peshawar. Deputy Commissioner Tahir Zafar unconfirmed that eight people, among them two policemen, have been martyred.

Waqar Fails to Lift Up National Team Performance Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis failed to lift up the performance of national cricket team.

Big names likely to join Kamal’s New Party A few important political figures are likely to join former MQM leader Mustafa Kamal’s newly formed political party. Watch this report to know the big name s.

Kamal Says Overwhelmed by Response KARACHI: Former mayor Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal, who lambasted Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leadership and announced to form a new party yesterday, claims to have received overwhelming response and support, Samaa reported Friday. “I and Anees Qaimkhani have received thousands of phones calls from Pakistan and across the world, we are unable to manage this response, I’m sorry for not receiving their calls but hopefully we will contact them,” Kamal said. Read More:  http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/03/kamal-says-overwhelmed-by-response/

‘Kamal launched party without proper homework’ Pakistan People’s Party leader Shehla Raza says former Karachi mayor Mustafa Kamal has launched his party without completing homework.

Kamal Creates Waves in Politics After his return from self-imposed exile for three years, former Karachi mayor and a disgruntled leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Syed Mustafa Kamal, dropped bombshell on the party with his hard-hitting press conference in Karachi on Thursday, creating waves in national politics.

Mustafa Kamal forms New Political Party KARACHI: Mustafa Kamal, former Karachi mayor and ex-MQM leader, has announced to form a new political party, which he said is unnamed for now, Samaa reported. “We, Mustafa Kamal and Anees Qaimkhani, are forming a new organization or you may say a party or whatever you want to call it,” he said, adding “we have not named our organization for now”. Addressing hours long press conference after his surprise return to Pakistan, the former Karachi mayor displayed the flag of Pakistan, calling it the flag of his newly formed party. Read More:  http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/03/mustafa-kamal-forms-new-political-party/

Mustafa Kamal lashes out at MQM Leadership KARACHI: After their surprise return to Pakistan, former leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM), Mustafa Kamal lashed out at the party leadership and its London-based supremo Altaf Hussain, creating waves in Karachi’s politics, Samaa reported Thursday. Addressing a crowded press conference in Karachi’s Defence area, Kamal, a former mayor of Karachi, severely criticised MQM leader Altaf Hussain and his policies. He was speaking to media persons along with another ex-MQM leader Anees Qaimkhani, hours after arriving in Pakistan after three years. Read More: http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/03/mustafa-kamal-lashes-out-at-mqm-leadership/

Uzair’s disclosures: Karsaz bombing to be reinvestigated In the light of statements by Uzair Baloch , a notorious gangster of Lyari recently arrested in Karachi, the law-enforcement agencies have decided to launch a fresh investigation into 2008 Karsaz bombing that killed over 150 people in Karachi.