Pakistan Army Commandos Raid Crickter Gul’s House

Fast bowler Umar Gul was in the news for reasons other than cricket on Tuesday when his house in Peshawar was raided by a team of army commandos and his brother arrested on charges of harbouring a wanted militant said e media report by the Express Tribune.

Gul’s brother, Meraj, was arrested along with two other men on charges of providing shelter to his uncle, Haji Daly, who is believed to be an active member of banned outfit Lashkar-e-Islam.

A local told that a team of commandos raided the house and arrested two paramedics, Younas and Shakil. The two were then moved to an undisclosed location.

An official of the local police station claimed Haji Daly had been injured in the armed forces’ operation in Bara, and had fled to Peshawar and lived with Meraj for several days before leaving the city.

“The injured man was brought to Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) with two local paramedics who changed his bandages,” he claimed, adding that he left the hospital without his true identity being ascertained.

Reports indicate that the two parademics arrested are the employees of a maternity home located adjacent to Gul’s house. The family owns the maternity home.

When contacted, however, family members declined to comment on the matter. A cousin of Umar confirmed that a raid had been carried out and three people had been arrested.

PAF Part Compensates Affectees of Mardan Air Crash

The Pakistan Air Force on Tuesday distributed compensation cheques among the affectees of the Rashakai, Mardan air crash, which took place near the PAF Academy Risalpur on May 17.

Four pilots flying two trainer aircraft had died in the crash, with the rubble injuring 11 others on ground along with causing structural damage to houses.

A PAF press release issued on Tuesday said that the PAF had compensated affectees from its Non-Public Fund for 50 per cent of the house and household damages incurred.

Air Vice Marshal Syed Hasan Raza the Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy Risalpur, handed over the cheques worth Rs0.425 million to Zafar and Rs0.35 Million to Niaz in a small ceremony.

The release said damage assessment to houses had been carried out by the PAF’s Damage Assessment Committee.

The Govt of Pakistan pays Ex-Gratia compensation to the affectees of Air Crash / accidents from its Public Funds after the finalisation of formal Board of Inquiry.   Since the inquiry will take time to complete, the Air Chief while taking into account the losses of Air Crash affectees, directed to pay 50 per cent compensation immediately from PAF’s own Non Public Funds.  The rest will be disbursed to the affectees as soon as the government approves funds after finalisation of Board of Inquiry.

PAF has also paid an amount of Rs 10,000/- each to the eight people who received minor injuries.   These minor injuries were treated at the PAF Hospital Risalpur and CMH Nowshera.

2012 Wheelsandmore Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Perfetto

The Ferrari name is perhaps the most prestigious among sports car manufacturers, and for good reason - the Italian maker has repeatedly produced models that just about everyone wants to own.

The 2012 Wheelsandmore Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Perfettomay have a rather unwieldy name, but it most certainly joins the list of breathtaking cars to have borne the famous Prancing Horse badge.

Performance & Handling

On every Ferrari, driving pleasure is of extreme importance, but this 458 takes that to a higher standard. The car is propelled by a stupendous 4.5 liter V8 unit which pumps out a mighty 647 horsepower.

This increase over even previous top-line 458 models is achieved by means of the Carbon air gearbox, which was inspired by Ferrari's Formula 1 auto racing experience. Handling is superb thanks to the 21-inch rims and Hankook S1Evo tires.

Exterior

As well as being a delight to drive, a Ferrari must also be stunning to look at, and the Perfetto is undoubtedly that. Finished in 100% carbon fiber materials, the Wheelsandmore-exclusive look includes both major items - such as a customized trunk tray - and smaller touched, such as the window trim.

The result is a coherent and immensely attractive package which adds to the satisfaction the lucky owner of this car is sure to feel. The exhaust note is, as ever with a Ferrari, perfectly judged to bring a smile to the face of both driver and onlookers.

Interior

Some sports cars look great from the outside, but fall down a little once you climb inside. The Wheelsandmore 458 avoids this trap entirely, instead bringing the driver a sport-inspired interior that will get the pulse racing.

The abundance of switches and knobs mark this car out as one for the enthusiastic driver, as does the instrument panel's huge, centrally-located, analog tachometer. However, this is not a car which neglects comfort, and leather is everywhere inside the cabin, often with beautiful red stitching.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe	Est. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.7 gallons (85 liters)	MPG: NA

Dimensions

Length: 178.2 in. (452.6 cm)	Wheelbase: 104.3 in. (264.9 cm)
Height: 47.7 in. (121.1 cm)	Width: 76.3 in. (193.8 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 8.1 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 2

Performance

Engine: 4.5L V8 DOHC

Horsepower: 647 HP

2012 Fisker Atlantic

The 2012 Fisker Atlanticprototype was exhibited just before the New York International Auto Show.

It is a hybrid vehicle that can be switched manually or automatically between gas power and electric power.

The car's designers have equipped the vehicle with a gas engine that does not provide power directly to the drive system. Instead, the gas engine is used only to charge the battery system, making the car an extended range electric vehicle.

The basic model comes as a rear-wheel-drive, but an all-wheel-drive will be available.

Interior

Visually, the car imparts a very sporty appearance, yet the interior offers very comfortable and roomy seating for driver and passengers. The car is built on a long wheelbase to give extra legroom and trunk space.

The car features a glass roof. This has been constructed using the innovative "spider" technology that allows it to surpass safety requirements in crash and rollover scenarios. The roof is noticeably domed in shape, giving plenty of headroom within.

Exterior

From the front, the car looks like a coupe, but it is in fact a 4-seater, 4-door sedan. The front is dominated by large, twin grilles and the hood and sides are sculpted into dynamic shapes, adding to the sporty appearance.

The rear door handles are concealed within the rear pillars, another design trick that makes the car look like a coupe at first glance.

The rear LED lamps are cleverly designed to split in two, thereby allowing the trunk opening to extend across the entire width of the car. The trunk lid doubles as a rear spoiler, providing improved aerodynamic performance.

Production model

While the company has not yet announced a production date, it is likely that the first 2012 Fisker Atlantic will be on the market before the end of 2012. The company has not given details of the gas engine that will ship with the car, or what equipment will be supplied.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Sedan	Est. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.0 gallons (36 liters)	MPG: NA

Dimensions

Length: 196.8 in. (499.8 cm)	Wheelbase: 124.4 in. (316 cm)
Height: 52.4 in. (133 cm)	Width: 84.0 in. (213.3 cm)
Curb Weight: 5300 lbs (2404 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 6.9 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 4

Performance

Electric Motor: EVer Electric Vehicle	Torque: 959 ft-lbs
Voltage: 336 V	Battery: Mid-mounted lithium ion
Engine: Turbocharged 4 cylinder	Displacement: 2.0 liters
0-60 mph: 6.3 seconds	Top Speed: 125 mph (201 km/h)