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DHAKA - England drafted Chris Tremlett into their World Cup squad on Wednesday and were given a boost by an upbeat Eoin Morgan after their preparations had been thrown into disarray by injuries to two key players this week. Tremlett, replacing Stuart Broad who pulled out on Tuesday with a side strain, will be in line to play in Friday's Group B clash with Bangladesh providing his inclusion is approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC). He was widely expected to step into the

ISLAMABAD - The federal cabinet on Wednesday held a five-hour exclusive session to deliberate upon the country's worsening law and order situation that led to the assassination of two high-profile personalities in the federal capital within a span of two months.
Condemning the assassination of Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, the cabinet members gave their input on how to cope with the terrorists' strategy of targeting high profile individuals. The ministers also vowed to

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON - Reaffirming its support to the Pakistani authorities in their fight against the forces of intolerance, the international community on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Minister for Minorities' Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti in strongest terms. In a statement issued by the US embassy, the US condemned in the strongest possible terms Bhatti's murder.
"On behalf of the American people, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family and to all Pakistanis," said

KUWAIT CITY - President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday joined Kuwait's Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and other world leaders in celebrating Kuwait's golden jubilee celebrations, marking its 50th independence day.
Around 40 heads of state and government, envoys and special representatives gathered at the 'Loyalty Parade' - the hallmark of the festivities, held at Kuwait city's north. A 21-gun salute was offered as the Amir of Kuwait, along with President Zardari and

ISLAMABAD - After a strong protest by the religious parties over the issue of American national Raymond Davis, who shot dead two people in Lahore last month, the civil society has also come up with the same demand that he should not be handed over to the United States and treated according to the law of the country.
The civil society members on Wednesday staged a demonstration in front of Parliament House Islamabad, which was attended by a large number of people, including

LAHORE - Molly Campbell, the Scottish schoolgirl who fled her home in Scotland to live with her father in Pakistan four years ago amid a custody battle, has returned to Britain - although it is unclear whether the move is permanent, The Guardian newspaper reported on Monday.
The teenager, also known as Misbah Rana, was 12 when she moved to Lahore after a highly-publicised disappearance from her school on the Isle of Lewis, flew in last week from Pakistan with her brother, Adam,

CAIRO - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's embattled regime struck a landmark deal on Sunday with opposition groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood, agreeing to jointly pursue democratic reform. After two weeks of mass street protests and with global pressure mounting for the regime to negotiate a peaceful transition to a more democratic rule, the government met its most powerful foes.
Government spokesman Magdi Radi said the parties agreed to form a committee of judges and

LAHORE - Denmark-based goal keeper Yousuf Butt joined three domestic goal keepers in the selection-trial-cum-coaching camp at the Model Town Football Academy, being held in the build up for the Pakistan Youth team's tour to Thailand and appearance in the 2012 Olympic Football Asian Qualifying Tournament.
Pakistan have been pitted against Malaysia, with the first leg to be played in Kuala Lumpur on February 23 and the return leg in Pakistan on March 9. "While they are citizens of

COMMENT - Younis Khan became the eighth Pakistani and 42nd batsman overall to score 6000 runs in limited overs international cricket. The right hand batsman from Mardan achieved his feat in his 21-run knock in the fifth match of the six-match series against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Thursday.
It was his 205th innings in 212 one-day match. The former captain who made his international debut against Sri Lanka at Karachi on February 13,2000, took 10 years and 355 days

LAHORE - Federal Sports Minister Ijaz Hussain Jakhrani believes that flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is the best man to lead Pakistan in the forthcoming Cricket World Cup. Jakhrani threw his weight behind Afridi while speaking to the media here, insisting that the all-rounder had the capability to inspire the team to win the mega event.
"I would tell the Pakistan Cricket Board not to change the captain now and stick with Afridi. He is experienced and he is leading the team.

Cameron Diaz is attached to join Colin Firth in 'Gambit,' a remake of the 1966 British caper that starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine. Michael Hoffman (The Last Station) is directing the film, which is being written by Joel and Ethan Coen. Shooting begins in London in May.
Firth plays a London art curator who plots an elaborate scheme to con a wealthy collector into buying a fake Monet painting. As part of the ruse, he recruits a Texas steer roper (Diaz) to play the part

LAHORE - Renowned TV anchor Meher Bukhari has joined Dunya News, after her mysterious exit from the Samaa TV, few days ago, a known media website has reported.
The website also revealed that she would host a new current affairs program on Dunya News. Sources told Pakistan Today that Dunya TV has witnessed number of new signings in the wake of Fahad Hussain's takeover of the channel. With Najam Sethi, Nusrat Javed and Mushtaq Minhas having left the channel, Mubashir Luqman and a

LAHORE - Bradford'd Irfan Khan reported to coach Tariq Lutfi at the selection-trial-cum-coaching camp which is in full swing at the Model Town Football Academy for the ensuing Thailand Training Camp and two-legged qualifiers against Malaysia for the London Olympics.
Irfan is a midfielder at Bradford Park Avenue Association Football Club which is nowadays eleventh behind leaders Halifax Town, Colwyn Bay and Matlock Town in the 22-club Northern Premier League Premier Division,

COMMENT - Abdur Razzaq became the seventh Pakistani and 35th player overall to play 250 or more matches in limited overs international cricket. The abandoned match between Pakistan at New Zealand at Queenstown Events Centre on Wednesday (January 26) was 250th for this all rounder.
The right hand lower order batsman and right arm fast medium pace bowler from Lahore who made his international debut against Zimbabwe at Lahore on November 1, 1996, took 14 years and 87 days to reach

BERLIN - Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel has joined Serie A leaders AC Milan after losing his starting place with the German champions this season, the clubs said on Tuesday. "Captain Mark van Bommel is joining AC Milan effective immediately," Bayern said in a statement.
"The Dutch international asked for his contract to become void to transfer for sporting reasons." The 33-year-old midfielder has signed a short-term
deal until June, injury-hit Milan said on their

LAHORE - Pakistan's tainted former skipper Salman Butt has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board to appoint senior batsman Misbah-ul-Haq as captain for the World Cup to be held in the sub-continent next month.
Butt, who along with pace bowlers Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Aamer, will have to wait till February 5 to learn his fate in the spot-fixing row, also described flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi as a "clueless" captain.
"This is more or less the same team that plays in

LAHORE - Pakistani Khurram Shahzad became a FIFA Referee after world soccer's ruling body awarded a total of seven Referee and Assistant Referee badges to Pakistani referees.
"The referees are entitled to officiate at FIFA and AFC fixtures, both at club and international level. I hope that they will maintain their fitness and refereeing level for the rest of the year." said PFF President Faisal Saleh Hayat. "The work of these officials would be constantly monitored and it is