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Sea View murder case: Prime accused's remand extended till Dec 11

KARACHI: A court on Saturday extended the physical remand of Khawar Burney, the prime accused in the Sea View killing case, till December 11.  A youngster was killed and another was injured during the road rage incident which took place near Karachi's Sea View beach on December 3. During a hearing of the case, the investigation officer requested an extension in the accused's remand and informed the court that on the accused's information, raids were carried out in different areas of the metro
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Imran warns of protest if FATA, KP not merged

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan has warned of protest if work on merging Federally Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not start soon. While addressing FATA Youth Convention Saturday, Imran said if the demanded work does not begin by Monday, he would call protest in Islamabad. ?The government is using delaying tactics,? the PTI chief said. ?If the merger does not take place now, then it will not happen [any time] before 2030.? Imran also alleged
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Sri Lanka hands over debt-laden port to Chinese owner

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Saturday handed over a deep-sea port to a Chinese firm, in a deal agreed to boost the cash-strapped island's finances that has raised concerns at home and abroad over Beijing's growing influence. The $1.12 billion deal first announced in July lets a Chinese state company take over the southern port of Hambantota, which straddles the world's busiest east-west shipping route, on a 99-year lease. "With the signing of the agreement today the Treasury has received $300 million,"
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Palestinian president will not meet Pence: adviser

RAMALLAH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will not hold a planned meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence following Washington's controversial policy shift on Jerusalem, an Abbas aide said on Saturday. "There will be no meeting with the vice president of America in Palestine," diplomatic adviser Majdi al-Khaldi told AFP. "The United States has crossed all the red lines with the Jerusalem decision," he added. The White House warned on Thursday that cancelling the meeting planned for late
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California's Getty museum survives wildfire, ready for quakes

People walk around the Getty Center art museum and tourist landmark in Los Angeles, California, US on March 27, 2016. REUTERS/ file Southern California?s Getty Center, one of the world?s wealthiest art institutions, said it had survived a wildfire tearing through Los Angeles thanks to a disaster plan that has it ready for earthquakes as well. Fires that have chased almost 200,000 Californians from their homes covered the Getty?s hillside location in smoke this week. Perched above the busy 405
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Iraq is 'totally liberated' from Daesh: Iraqi armed forces

Iraqi forces vehicles are seen after they captured Rawa town, the last remaining town under Daesh control, Iraq November 17, 2017. REUTERS BAGHDAD: Iraq has been ?totally liberated? from Daesh, the Iraqi armed forces announced in a statement on Saturday. Earlier in November, Iraqi forces said that Daesh fighters are withdrawing deep into the desert to escape an offensive aimed at a final defeat of the militants. Daesh has already been driven out of all of the towns it once held, but Prime Min
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People will hold Zardari accountable if NAB does not: Shehbaz Sharif

JHANG: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif in an apparent warning to former president Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that if the National Accountability Bureau doesn?t hold the Pakistan People's Party co-chair accountable then people will. The CM Punjab was addressing the inauguration ceremony of a power plant in Jhang. ?The NAB should investigate not 56 but 56,000 institutions in Punjab and if they find even one penny of corruption against me then I am here,? said Shehbaz Sharif. The CM
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UK foreign minister in Iran to push for Briton's release

TEHRAN: Britain's foreign minister visited Iran on Saturday to press for the release of British-Iranian woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe amid accusations at home that one of his gaffes has seriously harmed her case. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson held talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif also expected to focus on a 2015 landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers whose future has been thrown into doubt by US President Donald Trump. Johnson did not speak to reporte
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Sit-ins must end for country to progress: Chaudhry Nisar

TAXILA: Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar remarked on Saturday that the protests must come to an end in order for the country to move forward. While speaking to media in Taxila, he said continuous protests would allow just anyone to have their demands met, no matter how unreasonable. ?It is my humble appeal that if the country has to move forward, then protests must be stopped.? He explained: "I am not against protests. Protests should be held as they are part of democracy. However, pro
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Indians vote in first stage of election seen as acid test for Modi

SURENDRANAGAR: Tens of thousands of Indians voted in the first stage of assembly elections in the western state of Gujarat on Saturday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces his toughest electoral test since coming to power with a landslide victory in 2014. Modi has himself led the campaign to ensure that his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retains power in his home state, as a combined opposition mounted the biggest challenge ahead of the general election in 2019. Three big polls carried
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The hype reawakens: Star Wars stages 'Last Jedi' premiere

LOS ANGELES: The trailers have dropped, the frantic media tours have concluded and the phoney war is over: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" finally begins the real battle Saturday at its glittering world premiere. Hotter than one of Yoda's root leaf curries, the movie is expected to cash in on 12 months of relentless hype with one of the biggest domestic opening weekends ever. A galaxy of stars and lucky fans from near and far, far away will descend on downtown Los Angeles -- the first moviegoers in
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Ex-SECP chief moves IHC in Chaudhry Sugar Mills record-tampering case

Hijazi in his petition has stated that the special court has disregarded the evidence presented in the appeal and prayed the IHC to declare the former?s decision null and void ISLAMABAD: The former Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Zafar Hijazi has petitioned Islamabad High Court against a special court?s dismissal of his acquittal plea in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills record-tampering case. Hijazi in his petition has stated that the special court has disregarded the evi
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CM Sharif has forgotten to mention SC criticism of Orange Line: Imran

ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of the recent Supreme Court?s judgment on the Orange Line Train, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday tweeted that Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif had ?conveniently forgotten to mention Supreme Court restrictions and criticism of Orange Line project in the judgment on the issue.? Imran added that the chief minister had especially forgotten the scathing critique on how the environment and preservation of heritage sites were ignored an
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ISF FATA protests outside Imran?s Bani Gala residence

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/996b09ad77b9d66071bc24e3a357cc1a.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvOS8yMDE3IDk6NDk6MzUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT16aGdIRXlhZVVuZHRSajFGNGFacE5RPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) chapter of the Insaf Student Federation (ISF) is staging a protest outside
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CM Punjab visits Orange Line project site after SC victory

The apex court had dismissed the decision of the Lahore High Court (LHC) halting work on selected sites of the project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday visited the Orange Line Metro Train project site to have an overview of the work, a day after the Supreme Court allowed the provincial government to continue construction work on the project. The apex court on Friday had dismissed the decision of the Lahore High Court (LHC) halting work on selected sites of the project.
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Anil Kapoor makes a 'jhakas' entry into Salman-starrer Race 3

Anil Kapoor and Salman Khan pose together with Race 3  producer Ramesh Taurani. Photo: Salman Khan/Twitter  Bollywood's Dabangg Khan, Salman Khan, welcomed 'Jhakas' Anil Kapoor to his upcoming movie Race 3.  Salman shared on his Twitter: "Inke Aane se Race 3 ka cast aur ho gaya jhakas @anilskapoor @RameshTaurani #Race3" Replying to this Anil Kapoor shared: "Jab baat #Race ki hai, toh hum peeche kaise reh sakte hain!" However, reports sug
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Dengue has claimed 69 lives in KP so far: WHO

Dengue outbreak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has claimed 69 lives so far, according to a report by World Health Organization. Photo: file  KARACHI: Dengue outbreak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has claimed 69 lives so far, according to a report by World Health Organization. Pakistan, which is endemic to dengue since 1994, has faced a number of repeated outbreaks in different provinces; however, the virus peaked during July to November this year. ?This year an outbreak was reported from the province of Khyb
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?Soul crushing? video of starving polar bear exposes threat of climate change

A heart-wrenching video of an emaciated polar bear scourging for food in Canada?s Baffin Island has gone viral. Photo: Paul Nicklen instagram1 A heart-wrenching video of an emaciated polar bear scourging for food in Canada?s Baffin Island has gone viral. The animal foams at the mouth as it buries its face into a metal barrel in search of food. In the final shot, the bear closes its eyes. The video, made by photojournalist Paul Nicklen, showcases a glimpse of what could happen to the species
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PPP, PTI, others can?t bring PML-N down, says Rafique

LAHORE: Railways Minister Saad Rafique on Saturday criticised the alliance of opposing parties demanding resignations from ruling party and said that no party can bring down the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). ?PPP, PTI and other groups can?t bring down PML-N,? he said while addressing media here. Dissolution of assemblies an option if it benefits ruling party politically: Asif 'Ruling parties always have this option. There has been no discussion on this as yet. But if it comes
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More than 300 miscreants surrender arms in Quetta

The event was attended by Chief Minister Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri, Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa. Photo: Geo News screen grab1 QUETTA: More than 300 members of different banned outfits, including 17 commanders, surrendered their arms during an event at Balochistan Assembly Saturday morning. The event was attended by Chief Minister Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri, Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa among other civil, military leaders
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HBO announces second season of hit drama 'Big Little Lies'

"Big Little Lies" tells the story of three wealthy California mothers, who, behind the facade of seemingly perfect lives, are embroiled in behind-the-scenes jealousy, secrets and drama. Photo: HBO1 NEW YORK: American cable network HBO has announced a second season of the series "Big Little Lies," with A-listers Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon both set to return to executive produce and star in the Emmy-winning show. Based on Liane Moriarty´s bestselling novel, "Big Little Lies" was initial
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Apple to buy music recognising app Shazam: report

Since its founding in 1999, Shazam has offered a high-tech solution to listeners´ longtime agony. Photo: file NEW YORK: Apple is in talks to buy the popular song recognition app Shazam as the tech giant tries to compete with streaming leader Spotify, TechCrunch reported Friday. The technology news site, quoting unnamed sources, said that the deal could be announced Monday with financial terms not yet clear. A spokeswoman for Apple declined comment. Since its founding in 1999, Shazam has offer
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Peshawar police seize 2.5kg of hashish, heroin from car

On conducting a search, the drugs were found from under the seat, the highway police said PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorways Police in an operation on Saturday seized 2 kilogrammes of hashish and 500mg of heroin from a car. The car, which was coming from the wrong side of the road, was signalled to stop by the police but instead sped away. ANF seizes 815g of crystal meth from passenger at Peshawar airport ANF recovers 815 grams of ice drug during a raid at Peshawar's Bacha
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Writers call for release of Cameroonian author Patrice Nganang

Cameroonian author Patrice Nganang, Image Courtesy: Chez Gangoueus DOUALA: Writers and activists on Friday appealed for the immediate release of the Cameroonian author Patrice Nganang, arrested after publishing a critical opinion piece about the country?s president. The group of 17 writers from both Africa and the West launched an online petition calling on authorities to free Nganang, who was taken into custody on Wednesday. The Central Africa Human Rights Defenders Network and Tribunal Arti
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PM to lay foundation stone of LNG power plant in Jhang

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is expected to lay down the foundation stone of a power plant in Jhang today. Photo: courtesy CNN  JHANG: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is expected to lay down the foundation stone of a power plant in Jhang today, Geo News reported. The 1,263 Megawatt LNG power plant will be constructed near the Trimmu Barrage. The project, which is estimated to cost USD800 million, is being funded by China and Punjab government. The project is slated to be completed
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