Hundreds of thousands mark Imam Husaain chelum in Karbala

KARBALA: Hundreds of thousands mourners observing chelum of Hazarat Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Karbala.Men, women, children and elderly wearing black clothes, marched and chanted religious slogans renewing homage to Prophet Mohammed's grandson Hussain (PBUH), who was killed along with his household and companions in the land of Karbala some 1400 years ago. Iraqi security forces, including snipers and undercover agents, have deployed in force in Karbala to protect millions of pilgrims gathered for a ceremony. Karbala provincial governor Akeel al-Khazali estimated that more than 10 million people have already arrived in the city for the ceremony, including 150,000 Shiites from abroad.

10 killed in US drones raid in Kurram Agency

PARACHINAR: Ten people have been killed in US drone attack in Kurram Agency.According to reports, US drones fired two rockets at suspected militants hideouts in Sarpal area in lower Kurram Agency. Ten people have been killed in the attack.This was the first US drone attack in Kurram Agency, however, drones made regular flights in these areas in the past.

Australia’s thrilling 1-run T20 win over New Zealand

SYDNEY: Australia defeated New Zealand by only one run In a sensational finish in the solitary Twenty20 International here at the SCG on Sunday.Australia won the toss in this interesting match and batted first. They made 150 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
David Hussey was the top-scorer with 41 off 39 balls. He hit one four and one six.Chasing 151 to win, New Zealand lost two early wickets to Peter Siddle but as the innings progressed they were looking on top. Brendon McCullum was the main destroyer who smashed 61 from 47 balls with five ofurs and two sixes.However, the Kiwi batsmen after taking 20 in the penultimate over. unfortunately failed to make 14 runs required in the final over from Nathan Bracken. They finished on 149 losing the match by just one run

Lawyers’ long march is wrong march for political parties: Babar Awan

LAHORE: Federal minister for parliamentary affairs senator Babar Awan said that the long march is for lawyers and for political parties, this is the wrong march.Talking with Geo News after condoling the murder of PPP leader Malik Shahid Imtiaz in Lahore, Babar Awan said that this is not a great job to involve judiciary into politics but the judges have been made controversial.He said that the best way for the judges who have been left to be restored is the same which was adopted by other judges.Babar Awan said that the Pakistan People’s Party has reservations against the Pakistan Muslim League (N) on the agreed matters.He said that the imposition of Sharia ordinance in Swat is an important milestone.