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COAS visits home of martyred Major Ishaq: ISPR

KHUSHAB: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited on Saturday the home of deceased Major Mohammad Ishaq, who was martyred in an exchange of fire during a search operation at a terrorist hideout in Dera Ismail Khan on November 22. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the COAS visited the home of the martyred soldier in Khushab, Punjab, to offer prayers for the departed soul. The COAS was accompanied by Corps Commander Lt Gen Amir Riaz. The army chie
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Salman, Priyanka among 'Variety?s 500 most influential' in entertainment industry

Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra are Bollywood aces which haven?t led their fans down whether it is by performance or standing out in the entertainment industry. For the very reason, the two ? which haven?t been starred opposite each other since a while ? managed to make it to Variety?s 500 ?influential business leaders shaping the global $2 trillion entertainment industry?. The two were named in the prestigious list among other influential Indians, according to a Bollywood Life report. Those in
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Saad Rafique advises against using religion to further political agenda

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) leaders on Saturday said that religion should not be used to further political agendas. ?We all have the same belief and religion and I believe that [people] should refrain from attempting to distribute certificates of belief [in God],? said Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique. ?We respect all scholars and sheikhs and if on any level, there is a misunderstanding or it has been created, we are ready to clear it.? The minister, however, said tha
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McDonald?s apologises after woman asked to remove headscarf

The global fast food chain, McDonald?s, has apologised after a woman complained that she was told to remove her headscarf at the eatery or leave the premises. According to international media, the 19-year-old said a security guard at a McDonald?s restaurant in north London stopped her and told her to remove the headscarf she was wearing. The young woman said her refusal shocked the guard, but he continued to ask regardless, which is why she started to film the incident on her phone. A friend o
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Kohli passes landmark 5,000 Test runs as India increase Sri Lanka?s agony

Indian captain Virat Kohli blasted an unbeaten 156 to pass 5,000 runs in Test cricket as his side made 371-4 on a painful opening day of the third match for Sri Lanka?s bowlers. Photo: AFP  NEW DELHI: Indian captain Virat Kohli blasted an unbeaten 156 to pass 5,000 runs in Test cricket as his side made 371-4 on a painful opening day of the third match for Sri Lanka?s bowlers. Opener Murali Vijay also plundered 155 to increase the agony for the tourists who are one down in the series. Kohli re
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Trump hails tax cut bill passed by Senate

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hailed on Saturday the tax cut bill passed by the Senate overnight, the latest step toward what could be a major victory for his legislative agenda. In an early morning Twitter post, Trump called his bill the biggest tax cut in US history and said his Republican Party would now work with the House of Representatives, which has passed its own tax bill, to produce a common version. "Thank you to House and Senate Republicans for your hard work and commitment!"
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Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers kill at least 13 in Nigeria: officials

Soldiers are seen on a truck in Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria May 14, 2015. REUTERS/ FILE BAUCHI: Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers have killed at least 13 other people in an attack on a market in the northeast Nigerian town of Biu in Borno state, officials said on Saturday. The blasts struck while aid workers were distributing food to people affected by the eight-year conflict with Boko Haram, said Aliyu Idrisa, a community leader. In addition to the 13 victims, 53 people were injured
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Australia's former deputy PM wins by-election in coalition boost

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce stands inside an elevator after attending the Australian Farmer of the Year awards ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 16, 2017/ Reuters SYDNEY: Australia?s former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce cleared the way for his return to parliament on Saturday, winning a by-election just over a month after he was kicked out over a dual citizenship crisis that cost the government its majority. Joyce was not only returned in his N
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Panama case revealed Nawaz?s politics, means of income: Fawad Chaudhry

PTI spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry. Photo: Geo News file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday reacted to Pakistan Muslim League ? Nawaz (PML-N) chairman Nawaz Sharif?s speech in Balochistan earlier today. "Nawaz was used to the courts and accountability commissions of his own choice," Chaudhry said.  "Panama revealed Nawaz?s [real] politics and means of income," he said. "Who can forget the onslaught through masses [belonging to the PML-N] on the Supr
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Nawaz petitions SC to again consider clubbing NAB references

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to again consider clubbing of the three NAB references against him into one.  Nawaz had earlier petitioned the Supreme Court regarding the clubbing of the references into one but the petition was rejected by the SC Registrar's office which had referred him to the relevant forum.  The Chief Justice of Pakistan had also dismissed Nawaz's appeal on the registrar's decision rejecting his petition which sou
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WhatsApp to give more power to admins, reduce members to mere observers

A new austere update of global messaging platform WhatsApp will increase the power bestowed upon the group administrators, meanwhile reducing the role of the group members to that of mere silent spectators. The feature came to attention after a user posted on WABetaInfo, in the beta versions of the messaging platform for Android and iOS (2.17.430). The group admins will be able to activate the functionality though the Restricted Groups setting, according to an Independent report. If there ex
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Matter may get out of hand if institutions continue to be attacked: Rehman Malik

Video: Geo News LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Rehman Malik on Saturday said that he prays the government completes its tenure but 'matters may get out of hand.' "I pray that the government completes its tenure but if things continue the same way, and if institutions are continued to be attacked, matters may get out of hand," Malik said while addressing a press conference at a private hotel in Lahore. Lashing at the ruling party and PPP's rival, Pakistan Muslim Leag
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Yemen rebel ally Saleh says open to talks with Saudis

SANAA: Yemeni strongman Ali Abdullah Saleh said Saturday he was open to talks with the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels, as his alliance with the Houthi insurgents appeared to be crumbling. "I call on our brothers in neighbouring countries ... to stop their aggression and lift the blockade ... and we will turn the page," the former president said in a televised speech. "We vow to our brothers and neighbours that, after a ceasefire is in place and the blockade is lifted ... we will h
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Politics of protests hampered Pakistan?s progress: Shehbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Shairf  visited Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute on December 2, 2017. Photo: Geo News screen grab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif remarked that politics of dharnas [protests] has hampered Pakistan?s progress. While speaking to media on Saturday, Shehbaz lashed out at political opponent Imran Khan and claimed that ?Imran Khan does not want conditions to improve for people of Punjab.? He alleged that Imran and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf hav
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England fail to fire under Adelaide lights

England's Craig Overton dives to try and reach a catch from Australia's captain Steve Smith during the first day of the second Ashes cricket test match/REUTERS ADELAIDE: England failed to make the inroads into the Australian batting order they needed after gambling on bowling first in the inaugural day-night Ashes test on Saturday and the hosts reached the second break on 138 for two. Cameron Bancroft was run out after a 90-minute rain delay and David Warner was caught behind for 47 but Usman
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Karachi 'honour killing case': ATC extends remand of nine suspects

KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday extended the physical remand of nine suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a newly-wed couple till December 11. Mominabad Police presented nine suspects; Noor Muhammad, Muhammad Umar, Adeel, Zia ul Haq, Abdul Sattar, Ameen, Ghulam Rasool, Abdul Rasheed and other suspects before the ATC.  The Investigation Officer of the case informed the court that he wants more time for investigating the suspects. Police granted custody of accused
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The students who lost their lives in Peshawar directorate attack

Four of the eight students killed in an attack on the student hostel inside the Directorate of Agriculture Extension on University Road, Peshawar early Friday morning-Geo News A little after 8:00 AM on Friday, terrorists stormed a student hostel at the Directorate of Agriculture Extension on University Road in Peshawar. The attack was the deadliest on an educational institution in the city since the 2014 massacre at the Army Public School. Nine people among them eight students were martyred in
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Alia Bhatt-Shah Rukh Khan?s ?Dear Zindagi? is Google Play?s most popular movie in India

A still from 'Dear Zindagi' Alia Bhatt-Shah Rukh Khan starrer ?Dear Zindagi? is the most popular movie of the year on Google Play in India, Google announced, followed by ?Moana? and ?Wonder Woman?. 'Photo Editor - Beauty Camera & Photo Filters' and 'Messenger Lite' were top trending apps in 2017, the company said. Locally-developed 'Baahubali: The Game' beat international games like 'WWE Champions', 'Super Mario Run' and 'Pokémon Duel' on Google Play. ?Saahore Baahubali? by M.M. Keeravaa
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US judge rejects delay of foreign entrepreneur immigration rule

WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to rescind its delay of a rule that allows some foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the United States to grow their companies, court documents show. Judge James Boasberg of US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by a US venture capitalist group in September challenging a delay by DHS of the International Entrepreneur Rule.  In the lawsuit, the National Venture Capital
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ATC issues arrest warrant of MQM founder

KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday issued an arrest warrant of founder Muttahida Qaumi Movement in July 5,2016 hate speech case. The ATC accepted MQM-Pakistan leader Dr Farooq Sattar's request for exemption on his appearance before the court today due to health reasons.  MQM leaders Qamar Mansoor, Shahid Pasha, Amjadullah, and few other party leaders have been charged for listening to, organising, and facilitating a hate speech by the then-MQM leader. The case has been adjourned un
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Terrorists have no religion: President Mamnoon Hussain

President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the International Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) Conference in the federal capital on December 2, 2017. Photo: Geo News screen grab ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain said that terrorists have no religion while addressing the International Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) Conference in the federal capital on Saturday. He further said that miscreants carried out an attack in Peshawar on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Nine people were martyred and more than 30 injur
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US Senate passes historic tax reform, in major win for Trump

US President Donald Trump/File photo WASHINGTON: US Senate Republicans narrowly passed landmark tax reform early Saturday, a critical step toward delivering a monumental legislative victory for President Donald Trump in his first year in office. After a marathon session that stretched overnight, the chamber voted 51 to 49 in favor of the nation´s largest tax overhaul in 31 years, overcoming stubborn internal Republican resistance and dismissing Democrats angry over the last-minute revisions to
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Aansoo?the new documentary on Junaid Jamshed?s life that will melt your heart

The famous singer-turned-preacher along with his wife was killed in the Islamabad-bound PIA PK-661 flight that crashed near Havelian on December 7 To say that Junaid Jamshed?s music is immortal would be an understatement. The late singer left signing the ballads and catchy pop songs that made him Pakistan?s heartthrob, but the one thing he never abandoned was music. ?Music is the original, authentic language which brings together everyone together,? Jamshed can be seen saying in a new documenta
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Karachi, other coastal cities to see effects of deadly cyclone Ockhi

Photo: Indian Meteorological Department  KARACHI: A powerful cyclone that has killed over a dozen people across India and Sri Lanka is expected to show effects in Pakistan's coastal areas, the Met Office said on Saturday. Cyclone Ockhi is expected to enter Arabian Sea from south east and will impact Karachi, Badin and Thatta on December 3 and 4 in the form of cloud cover, Geo News quoted the Met Office as saying. The effects will begin to subside from December 4, the Met Office added. Cyclone
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This day in history: Benazir Bhutto becomes Pakistan?s first female PM

Benazir Bhutto takes her oath in 1988 as the first Muslim Woman Prime Minister of any Muslim State. Photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Leader Benazir Bhutto took the oath to become Pakistan?s first female prime minister on December 2, 1988. At the time, Benazir was one of the youngest head of states across the globe and became the first woman to lead a Muslim state. Charismatic and politically astute, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, is an icon not just in Pakistan but the entire Muslim worl
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