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Arrest order of land-mafia people for torturing Norwegian Pakistani artist Anwar Kazmi in Lahore

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Anwar Ali Kazmi and his lawyer M. Jamsheid at the court in Lahore Lahore (Exclusive Report) A Pakistani court issued arrest order of some land-mafia people involved in torturing a Norwegian Pakistani Syed Anwar Ali Kazmi. In his order on Thursday, the Additional Session Judge of Lahore Mohammad Irfan Basra also cancelled bail before arrest of Malik Riaz Mahmood and other culprits involved in this case as saying police should arrest them in order to complete the legal proceeding. Advocate M. Jamsheid and Aftab Bajuwa appeared before the court on…

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Attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi foiled; 2 policemen martyred

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Attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi

KARACHI: Security forces successfully foiled an attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi’s Clifton Block-4 on Friday morning. Two policemen were martyred and a security guard injured as three gunmen tried to enter the consulate around 9:30am but were intercepted by security guards at a checkpoint, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Karachi Javed Alam Odho said. Retaliatory firing resulted in martyrdom of ASI Ashraf Dawood and Constable Amir, he stated. Three suspected suicide bombers were killed before they were able to enter the facility as forces successfully foiled the attack,…

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Norwegian FM praises Pakistanis’ contribution in Norway

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Oslo (OT Report)  Norwegian Foreign Minister has lauded the positive contribution of Pakistani diaspora based in Norway. According to Radio Pakistan, this was stated by Norwegian Foreign Minister Ms Ine Marie Eriksen in a meeting with her Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Abu Dhabi. The two sides agreed to increase bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Norway in diverse fields of economy, trade, investment, culture and education. The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, peace situation in Afghanistan as well as Pak-Afghan relations. Norway’s FM…

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“Best Player of 2018 Award” in Norway, It’s my team achievement, Says Tajamal Shah

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International Desk A Norwegian Pakistani cricketer received a prestigious award “Best Player of 2018” in Norway. Syed Tajamal Hussain Shah won this honour due to his extra ordinary performance in cricket league Norway held from May to September this year. A graceful ceremony was held last week in Ski town near Oslo, the capital city, where this award was presented to the Norwegian Pakistani player by Secretary General of Norwegian Cricket Federation Ms Gry Bruaas. Tajamal Hussain Shah, who is vice captain of his team “Nation Cricket Club” Norway said…

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Kashmir EU-Week to be started at EU parliament in Brussels Monday

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Kashmir Council EU (KC-EU) will launch the 11th annual week-long event on Kashmir titled; “Kashmir EU-Week” on Monday, 5th November at European Parliament in Brussels. This was announced by Chairman Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed, Senior Kashmiri leader Sardar Sadique, Chairman Kashmir Info Mir Shahjahan and former EU’s Ambassador Anthony Crasner while addressing a press conference in Brussels. They said, Kashmir Council EU will organise Kashmir EU Week in collaboration with Kashmir Free Organisation Germany, Theatre X Germany, Kashmir Info Belgium, Kashmir Global Council, World Kashmir Diaspora Alliance and some other organisations.…

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Govt, TLP reach agreement to end countrywide protests: sources

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Tehreek e Labaik Dharna Faizabad

ISLAMABAD: The federal government and Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have reached an agreement to end countrywide protests over the acquittal of Asia Bibi, sources informed Geo News. The sources said that the ongoing protests are expected to be ended in the hours to come. A five-point document of the agreement between the two sides has surfaced. According to the agreement, the government will have no objection to a review petition filed in the case of Asia Bibi. It said that due process will be followed immediately to include the name of…

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Busy Cricket Season Ends with Prize Distribution Ceremony

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By M. Tariq Norwegian busy cricket season ends with prizes distribution ceremony on October 28, 2018. The prize distribution ceremony and galla dinner was arranged by Norway Cricket Federation. Norway Cricket Federation is the official organiser of Norwegian National Cricket League, T – 20 Norwegian Championship Cup, and responsible for all cricket activities as arranging matches, cricket administrative work, promotion, development of cricket both in domestic & international arena. A playing cricket teams players, general teams members, cricket teams organizers, , Norwegian sport federation’s officials with some local and national…

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Norway is the “World Best Democracy” (Report by M. Tariq)

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Norway is again on top in world Democratic Index. Pakistan is at 110th place. Pakistan has improved in democratic Index from 2012. While USA trickle down from 17 place in 2012 to 21 place now on democratic Index. UK on 14 place USA on 21 place India on 42 place Malaysia on 59 place Indonesia on 68 place Pakistan on 110 place Russia on 135 place China on 139 place Saudi Arab on 159 place The research arm of The Economist magazine releases an annual “Democracy Index” ranking the strength…

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PML-N senators Haroon Akhtar, Sadia Abbasi disqualified over dual nationalities

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday disqualified PML-N senators Haroon Akhtar and Sadia Abbasi for holding dual nationalities at the time of filing their nomination papers for the upper house of the parliament. Bilal Manto, who is assisting the SC in the case, said that whether or not a nationality could be completely renounced depends on that particular country’s laws. Citing Canada as an example, Manto said that the Canadian law does not allow its citizens to give up its nationality altogether once it has been procured. Following Manto’s argument, Chief…

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CPEC may regain pace after PM’s visit to Beijing

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Dawn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to regain pace after a visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Beijing next month with the signing of a framework agreement on industrial zones, progress on agricultural cooperation and addition of a social sector joint working group. A senior government official told Dawn on Monday that notwithstanding adverse commentary in the US and western media, the prime minister’s visit to China would reinvigorate the CPEC implementation that had slowed down over the past several months owing to political transition in…

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Islamic Council Norway without State’s fund in 2019

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Oslo (Mohammad Tariq) Islamic Council Norway (IRN) is completely left out from State Funding in Budget 2019. Two different Norwegian Islamic umbrella organization were appeared in 2017 with titles; Muslim Dialogue Network (MDN) & Islamic Council Norway (IRN), because of administrative rift in organizational work in one Islamic Council. In the Norwegian state budget for 2019, it is proposed to set aside half a million Crone on measures under the aegis of the Muslim Dialogue Network (MDN) The five organisations, the Islamic Federation (Rabita), the Islamic Community of Bosnia and…

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A Norwegian Pakistani artist brutally injured in an attack in Lahore

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Oslo (Exclusive Report) A Norwegian Pakistani artist was seriously injured in a brutal attack by an activist of PML-N in Lahore, the province capital. Syed Muhammad Anwar Ali 67 who was currently in Pakistan in order to take care his family business of restaurant branch at a rental property opposite to Bahria Town Main gate in Lahore, visited land lord’s farmhouse for informing him about his intention to sale out this business to a third party this week. The land lord Malik Riaz Mahmood who is also a local activist…

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The book “First Pakistani in Norway in 1970” published

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(By M. Tariq) The book “First Pakistani in Norway in 1970” is published. according to author, it was a critical phase of Immigration  from Pakistan to Norway in 1970-73. the book is a critical sociological analysis of 1970s’ labor immigration from Pakistan to this nordic country. The book gives a vivid description of Norway that met the first “foreign workers” and the adaptation strategies. The book is an edited version of Aud Korbøl’s dissertation which was not available to the public earlier. It shows how the Norwegian state, the trade union…

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CHAMPIONS OF Norwegian Cricket Premier League 2018 – Sinsen CC

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(written by M. Tariq) Sinsen Cricket Club secures the Norwegian Cricket Premiership title with a superb win at Stovner Ground – Oslo (Norway). A memorable Sunday 23.09.2018 for Sinsen Cricket Club. Sinsen Cricket Club A team convincingly defeated Star Cricket Club to secure their 11th win of the season and the Norwegian Cricket Premier League title. Sinsen CC won the toss and Elected to bat first. After 40 overs Sinsen CC scored 275 runs in loss of 9 wickets. Sinsen CC bowled out Star CC scored on 190 runs all…

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