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World?s nations adopt plan ?towards a pollution-free planet?

The world?s nations vowed Wednesday to curb plastic and chemical contamination of the air, soil, rivers and oceans, requiring a complete overhaul in the way goods are produced and consumed. Photo: AFP1 NAIROBI: The world?s nations vowed Wednesday to curb plastic and chemical contamination of the air, soil, rivers and oceans, requiring a complete overhaul in the way goods are produced and consumed. Changing the behaviour of producers and buyers would be key to achieving the vision of a "pollut

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Sea view murder: Will fight till the very end, says Zafir's father

The vehicle carrying Zafir pictured at the site of the incident in Karachi's Sea View vicinity. Photo: Geo News  KARACHI: The father of Zafir, the teenager killed as a result of unprovoked firing on his vehicle, on Wednesday said he will fight the case until the very end. "I will fight the case till the very end and rest assured I won't back out the way others have in similar cases in the past," Fahim Ahmed Zuberi said in an exclusive interview on Geo News' programme Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay S

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Four things to know about Jerusalem

Jerusalem has once again stirring powerful emotions around the world after US President Donald Trump recognised the city as Israel?s capital.  JERUSALEM: Jerusalem has once again stirred powerful emotions around the world after US President Donald Trump recognised the city as Israel?s capital today (Wednesday). Here are five things to know about the divided city: Current status Israel seized control of Palestinian East Jerusalem from Jordan during a 1967 war and later annexed it. The move w

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In memory of legendary qawwal Aziz Mian

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/4ca7aeec97565be548e2420f59e67439.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNi8yMDE3IDY6MzU6NDIgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1YTjdmV3kzc0pCQjk2TTVCajNaSXZnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: It was 17 years ago that Pakistan lost renowned qawwal Aziz Mian. His unique ability to sing ghazals in the style of qawwa

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IN PICTURES: London Mayor Sadiq Khan's visit to Lahore

London Mayor Sadiq Khan in Lahore with Chief Minister of Punjab Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: Shehbaz Sharif Twitter  LAHORE: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan reached Pakistan today (Wednesday) on a goodwill visit to promote his 'London is Open' campaign.  He entered Pakistan from India via the Wagah Border Crossing and was received on the Pakistani side of the border by Mayor Lahore Col (retd) Mubashar and senior government officials. Sadiq Khan makes historic border crossing from India to Pakistan

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Defying warnings of new conflict, Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel´s capital

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday will announce his decision on recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital.  In a move which has already stoked sentiments across the world, if the US president moves forward with his campaign promise, it would prove to be extremely divisive.  Hours before the momentous announcement Trump said that the move was "long overdue." "Many presidents have said they want to do something and they didn't do it, whether it´s courage or they chan

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Palestinian leader to respond to Trump's Jerusalem announcement in TV speech

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 20, 2017. REUTERS JERUSALEM: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will deliver a televised speech on Wednesday in response to US President Donald Trump?s anticipated announcement that Washington recognizes Jerusalem as Israel?s capital, a Palestinian official said. ?The president (Abbas) will first listen to President Trump?s speech, and will then give a respons

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ASF recovers 9mm pistol, 14 bullets from passenger in Lahore

Picture of suspect - Geo News screengrab LAHORE: Airport Security Force recovered a 9mm pistol and 14 bullets on Wednesday from the possession of a passenger at the Allama Iqbal International Airport. According to airport sources, a passenger named Dr Fahad was boarding a flight to Karachi from Lahore through a national airline when the pistol and bullets were found from his luggage. According to ASF officials, the passenger did not have a license for the pistol. After checking, the officials

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Sea View murder case: 'Prime accused had 11 accomplices, including a woman'

Khawar Burney, prime accused in the case, being taken to a police station following his arrest. ? Geo News KARACHI: The investigation officer in the Sea View murder case informed the court on Wednesday that the prime accused, Khawar Burney, had 11 accomplices, including a woman. A youngster was killed and another was injured during the road rage incident which took place near Karachi's Sea View beach on Sunday. Authorities arrested the central character behind the shooting later that day and

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Pakistan says reported US move to shift embassy to Jerusalem is illegal

The Foreign Office building in Islamabad. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday termed a reported move by the United States, to shift its Embassy to the occupied city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, as illegal and a clear violation of the international law and UN Security Council resolutions. ?The step would constitute a clear violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions particularly UNSCR 478 of 1980 and it would also sidestep decades of global consensus on thi

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Demand for Rana Sanaullah's resignation 'final', says Pir Sialvi

Pir Hameeduddin Sialvi (Center) speaks to media in this file photo. ? Geo News SARGODHA: Pir Hameeduddin Sialvi, the custodian of Dargah Sial Sharif in Sargodha, Wednesday reiterated their demand for a resignation by Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and said that it was "final." Speaking to the media, Pir Sialvi said that they would have no association with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) moving forward. "Fingers are being pointed at us for entering into a deal [with PML-N],

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Parliamentarians visit Miranshah, laud Army's effort for restoring peace

RAWALPINDI: A delegation of Standing Committee on Defence members from both houses of the parliament on Wednesday visited Miranshah in North Waziristan agency, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).  The lawmakers were briefed about security operations conducted in the agency, Pak-Afghan border security measures and socio-economic projects undertaken for the local population. The delegation also lauded the efforts of the Pakistan Army in restoring peace and no

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Peshawar pays tribute to Shashi Kapoor

Residents of Peshawar hold a candlelight vigil of Shashi Kapoor on 6 December 2017 ? PPI  PESHAWAR: A candlelight vigil was held to honour Bollywood icon Shashi Kapoor by residents of the city on Wednesday. Shashi Kapoor passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai on Monday. Shashi who was the younger brother of Raj Kapoor came from a family which had migrated from Peshawar to India. The Kapoor family?s ancestral home is located in the Kissa Khwani Bazaar of the old city and was constructed by Raj

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'The Silence Breakers' named Time's Person of the Year

Time magazine's 2017 Person of the Year is "The Silence Breakers," ? those who came forward with their stories about being victims of pervasive sexual harassment. The Silence Breakers emerged amid a slew of allegations of sexual misconduct and assault by film executive Harvey Weinstein. The number of people who spoke up to expose dozens of sexual predators including famous individuals in Hollywood, politics, journalism, and other industries increased, as more people came forward to accuse Weins

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Two wanted terrorists killed in Swat security operation : ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Wednesday conducted an intelligence-based operation in Swat's Jahan Abad area and killed two wanted terrorists, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). "Asad alias Anus and Wahab were killed. Both were being traced for their previous involvement in terrorist activities in Malakand Division." The operation was conducted after intelligence agencies received accurate information regarding movement of terrorists, who were crossing ove

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CM Sindh critical of water contamination documentary shown in SC

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah during a news conference in Karachi on 12 December 2017 - Geo News screengrab   KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah was critical of a documentary shown during the Supreme Court?s hearing of a case pertaining to water contamination. ?The documentary is made by the petitioner. I have always said there are problems but positive things were not shown,? Murad said in a news conference on Wednesday. Sindh?s water being deliberately contaminated with

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'You're wrong', Tillerson says of reports he will be fired

BRUSSELS: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said there was no truth in reports that the White House had a plan to fire him and replace him with CIA chief Mike Pompeo. Directly addressing the issue at a news conference at NATO, Tillerson dismissed last week?s reports that have overshadowed his week-long trip to Europe, as allies yearn for stability in US foreign policy. ?This is a narrative that keeps coming up about every six weeks and I would say you need to get some new sources because you

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Model Town report: Qadri terms govt claims as false propaganda

Lahore: Pakistan Awami League chief Dr. Tahir ul Qadri, while addressing a press conference, on Wednesday termed provincial government claims that the report does not blame any government official as false propaganda.  The PAT chief said that for the past 26 hours, government officials including Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, have been saying that the report did not hold any official responsible for the Model Town tragedy, "this is false propaganda". Qadri added that he did not try to acc

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What is the world's position on Jerusalem?

JERUSALEM: Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas said Tuesday US President Donald Trump had informed him he intended to move the country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. If he does so and recognises the holy city as Israel's capital, Trump will break with decades of US policy and international consensus on the city. Here are the positions of world powers on the issue: History In 1947, the United Nations devised a plan to divide British mandate Palestine into three entities: a Jewish state, a

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Are Anuskha and Virat finally having a December dream wedding in Italy?

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ee9149cd8654c7f894b1e97f1cd17df5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNi8yMDE3IDEyOjUxOjMzIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9YjNUUjltMlgyMTJvQ2JQdnQ1alQ4dz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] India?s most famous couple cricket team skipper Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma maybe tying the knot in Italy this December 11. Well at least that?s what is being reported in the India media. According

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Pakistanis welcome in London, says Sadiq Khan

London Mayor Sadiq Khan during a press conference in Lahore, Pakistan on December 6, 2017. Photo: Geo News  LAHORE: London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday said that he welcomes the people of Pakistan to his city.  ?Pakistanis are welcome to come to London to study and work. Many successful Londoners who are scientists, teachers, and business owners are Pakistanis.? He said that he hopes for good deals, friendships, and partnerships and added that London's citizens have rejected the process of

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Arrest warrant issued for MQM founder in Imran Farooq case

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cd338ef2d21552a18d2789d877b916d5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNi8yMDE3IDEyOjU5OjUwIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9WFN4SU1lY0VwSXcyMDA0TjlQZ1VLQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for MQM's founder in the Imran Farooq murder

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Real deal Ronaldo set for fifth Ballon d´Or

Cristiano Ronaldo with his trademark pose/File photo PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to match his great rival Lionel Messi on Thursday by claiming a fifth Ballon d´Or as recognition for leading Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double last season. Barcelona´s 30-year-old Argentinian superstar won the coveted award from 2009 to 2012 and in 2015. Portugal´s Ronaldo, who is 32, took the honours in 2008, 2013, 2014 and last year. The man who came to maturity under the watchful eye o

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Shaan expresses desire to do Pervez Musharraf?s biopic

KARACHI: Lollywood's superstar Shaan Shahid expressed desire to do a biopic on the life of former president Pervez Musharraf. Shaan, who will be seen in Arth-The Destination next, came on Geo News morning show, Geo Pakistan, on Wednesday for the promotion of his movie. While speaking to Geo News after the show, Shaan was asked if he gets a chance to do a biopic, then which real-life character would he like to play. To which, he replied that he would be thrilled to do a movie based on Pervez Mu

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England?s Barmy Army gets a little bit of local help in Adelaide

The iconic Barmy Army/Photo taken from nine.com.au ADELAIDE: England´s Barmy Army of cricket fans had a little bit of local help this week in Adelaide as they tried, fruitlessly as it turned out in the end, to cheer their team to victory in the second Ashes test. The rowdy but good-humoured camp followers have become a fixture on all England cricket tours over the last couple of decades but the tour of Australia is the one that attracts the biggest numbers. When a regular member of the Army ba

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