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Trump 'wrong' to retweet anti-Muslim videos: Downing Street

US President Donald Trump was "wrong" to retweet three anti-Muslim videos posted by the deputy head of British far-right group Britain First, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Wednesday. Photo: AFP   LONDON: US President Donald Trump was "wrong" to retweet three anti-Muslim videos posted by the deputy head of British far-right group Britain First, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Wednesday. "Britain First seeks to divide communities through their use of hateful narr
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PML-N losing power in Centre: PPP?s Aitzaz Ahsan

Leader of Opposition in Senate Aitzaz Ahsan. Photo: File KARACHI: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has nearly lost its authority in the Centre, while its prime minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has no individual standing in the party, said Leader of Opposition in Senate Aitzaz Ahsan. While speaking on Geo News' Capital Talk, the senator referred to the sit-in at Faizabad interchange and said decisions regarding dispersing the protesters were not taken at  Prime Minister House. He added af
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Smartphone market seeing steady growth, as bigger screens rule

WASHINGTON: The global smartphone market is expected to see steady if unspectacular growth in the next few years, as consumers turn increasingly to large-screen handsets known as "phablets," a market tracker said Wednesday. A report by the research firm IDC said phablets -- with displays larger than 5.5 inches (14 centimetres) -- will account for some 40 percent of the 1.5 billion smartphones sold in 2017, and that the phablet share will rise to more than half by 2019. The overall smartphone m
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India cricket board fined $8 mn by anti-trust panel

NEW DELHI: India's competition watchdog on Thursday fined the country's powerful cricket governing body $8 million over a multi-billion dollar broadcasting deal for the Indian Premier League. The Competition Commission ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the world's wealthiest national cricket body, abused its position by agreeing to broadcasters' demands that it would not allow a rival to the IPL. The commission ordered the BCCI to pay 520 million INR ($8 million) within 60
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COAS visits Pak-Afghan border near Bajaur Agency

COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa shaking hand with an officer during his visit to Pak -Afghan border in Bajur Agency. Photo: ISPR  RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited the Pak-Afghan border near Bajaur Agency, the Inter-Services Public Relations Department (ISPR) said. The army chief was briefed on the security measures, including the construction of new posts and border-fencing, on the Pak-Afghan border and measures taken to stop militancy wa
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Pakistan concerned over North Korea?s missile launch

A South Korean soldier walks past a television news screen showing North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un approving the country´s new ICBM test, at a railway station in Seoul on November 29, 2017 - AFP  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the reported launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea. North Korea said it had successfully tested a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that could reach all of the US mainland. ?Such launches constitute a violation o
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Bosnian Croat general dies after drinking poison in courtroom

Wartime commander of Bosnian Croat forces, Slobodan Praljak, drinks poison. ZAGREB: The wartime commander of Bosnian Croat forces, Slobodan Praljak, died after he drank poison seconds after United Nations judges turned down his appeal against a 20-year sentence for war crimes against Bosnian Muslims, Croatian state television reported. The broadcaster quoted sources close to Praljak as saying he had died in a hospital in The Hague on Wednesday. Appeals judges at the UN?s Yugoslav war crimes t
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Iranian airline to launch Tehran-Lahore flights from Dec 18

Photo courtesy: Airplane-pictures.net KARACHI: Iran's Mahan Air will be launching two weekly flights between Tehran and Lahore from December 18, according to Iranian state news agency IRNA. The inaugural flight for Tehran will leave on Dec 18 from Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport - the fifth direct flight between the two countries, the IRNA reported. The development is seen as yet another step to enhance connectivity between the people of Iran and Pakistan, as Lahore, the second la
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Cold dry weather to grip most parts of Pakistan

File photo  ISLAMABAD: Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during next 24 hours with shallow foggy conditions over few plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh during morning hours. A shallow westerly wave is affecting northern parts of the country, an official of Met Office said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, during the last 24 hours, the weather remained cold and dry in most parts of the country. Maximum temperatures recorded on Wednesday were: Skardu -06°C, Kalat, Quetta,
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Avengers: Infinity War trailer marks beginning of the end

The much-awaited trailer of Avengers: Infinity War was finally released on Wednesday and it is everything you hoped for. Directed by Russo brothers Infinity War, which marks the beginning of the end of the first arch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, features all of the Avengers we have encountered in the last 10 years. The trailer begins outlining a plan for the Avengers? assembling Earth?s mightiest heroes ? and then showing how Thanos is going to tear them apart. The villain also possesses
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Two dead, four injured in firing outside Islamabad imambargah

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/a1147d98992f68a948de4d6d205519e3.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjkvMjAxNyAyOjUyOjQ3IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9Y0hLbElQZFp2MHRuR3QwNW5xRDR4Zz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] ISLAMABAD: A person was killed on the spot and four others were injured in an incident of firing outside an imambargah in the federal capital.  Two unidentified gunmen, riding a motorcycle, opened fire and fle
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NBC sacks newsman Matt Lauer over alleged sexual misconduct

Matt Lauer, second from the left in a file photo with fellow NBC television personalities, has been fired as the network's star morning news anchor. ? AFP WASHINGTON: NBC said Wednesday it has fired Matt Lauer, a well-known morning news anchor, for what it described as inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace. Lauer?s co-host Savannah Guthrie announced his termination at the beginning of Wednesday?s "Today" program. "This is a sad morning here at ?Today? and at NBC News," Guthrie said.
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PPP rendered massive sacrifices for democracy: Zardari

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/35ec1f65062e1cde9a411b909a3904ce.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjkvMjAxNyAyOjU4OjE0IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9RnNBN1pNZzRTRmNreU14SFp1SGJQQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party Co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari congratulated workers in and outside the country on the occasion of th
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Govt was forced to impose media restrictions during Faizabad operation: Ahsan Iqbal

Video: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that the ruling party was forced to impose a restriction on the media during the operation against protesters of a religious party. "No one is a bigger champion of freedom of expression than Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N)," Iqbal said. "The unfortunate step of blocking channels was according to PEMRA?s code of conduct which forbids live coverage of security operations." Responding to a question, Iq
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Imran guilty of crimes against nation: Saad Rafique

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League ? Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan of being the nation's enemy. ?Imran is the nation?s enemy,? Rafique lashed out against the PTI leader on Twitter. ?He is a proponent of chaos for his political gains.? The PML-N leader also accused Imran?s followers of being directly or indirectly involved in every sit-in staged in the country. ?Those who want to create misunderstandings between
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SC censures govt over failure to remove illegal construction at Margalla Hills

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has criticised the federal government over its failure to remove illegal constructions from and stop deforestation on Margalla Hills. While hearing the suo motu notice on the issue on Wednesday, Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed expressed displeasure over the non-removal of illegal structures from the area, saying the elected representatives should resign if they cannot perform their duties properly. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Saeed and Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan
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Trump retweets anti-Muslim posts by British far-right leader

US President Donald Trump retweeted anti-Muslim videos from his personal account to his over 43 million followers. The original posts by Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First a far-right group, has previously been convicted of religious harassment.  The three videos Trump retweeted without any comments show unverified anti-Islamic videos. One shows a group of Muslims pushing a boy from the roof of a building. Another video shows a man destroying a statue of the Virgin Mary and yet anoth
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OGRA recommends increase in petrol price

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ec01c6dac85f31d7583bdd10d4efa852.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjkvMjAxNyAxMjo1NToyNCBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPTVXR0JsVHMyWUExT2hOdEdIWi84bWc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended an increase in the price of petroleum products to the fede
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Are Nargis Fakhri and Uday Chopra back together?

Nargis Fakhri and Uday Chopra are reportedly back together.  Everyone was taken by surprise after Nargis Fakhri and Uday Chopra decided to part ways. People are even more surprised now after rumours are abuzz that the two are back together. Their love story was a low-key affair while it lasted. The couple dated for two years before calling off their relationship. Nargis reportedly left the country after the breakup to heal herself in New York. Uday too seemed to be pining for her, as apparent
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Peshawar University protest: Settlement chances slim as students hold on to demands

Students of Peshawar University on Wednesday continued to protest for the second day against a hike in tuition fees. Photo: Geo News  PESHAWAR: Students of Peshawar University on Wednesday continued to protest for the second day against a hike in tuition fees. Students had demanded on Tuesday that the varsity take back the decision to increase the fee, provide scholarships to deserving students, and provide important facilities including hostels and transport services.  After the university o
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Saeed Ghani nominated as PPP's Karachi division president

Courtesy PPP media cell KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday nominated MPA Saeed Ghani as the president of PPP Karachi Division. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also nominated MPA Javed Nagori as general secretary.  Ghani, in a tweet, thanked Bilawal for the nomination and said he will try his best to serve the metropolis.  The decision was taken during a party meeting with leaders of Karachi division at Bilawal House.  During the meeting, Bilawal was also bri
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Imran Khan criticises government over Faizabad operation

PTI Chairperson Imran Khan while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on November 29, 2017. Photo: Geo News screen grab  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan criticised the way Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government handled the Faizabad operation while speaking at a press conference on Wednesday.  He said: "the way the protest was handled proves that early elections are the need of the hour, PML-N cannot govern the country. If the Army had not stepped in then the
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Jealous fiancé? Meghan Markle?s ?Suits? co-star jokes about his ?dismay? at royal engagement

Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross and Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane on 'Suits' As Twitter flooded with heartiest congratulations for the newly engaged royal couple, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, one of the best reactions came from the actress? fiancé on TV show ?Suits?. Patrick J. Adams, who plays Markle?s character Rachel Zane?s longtime fiancé Mike Ross in the legal drama, sent out a shocked tweet after Kensington Palace announced that Markle will be joining England?s royal family. ?She said sh
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Toyota showcases humanoid robot that mirrors user

hird-generation humanoid robot T-HR3 developed by Japan´s auto maker Toyota keeps its balance during its performance at the International Robot Exposition 2017. -AFP2 TOKYO: Japanese auto giant Toyota Wednesday showcased a humanoid robot that can mirror its user's movements, a product it says has uses as varied as elderly care and disaster response. The T-HR3 can be controlled by a wearable system that allows users to operate the entire robot in real-time by simply moving their own limbs. It
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Mohammad bin Salman leading Time's Person of the Year vote

Mohammad bin Salman  The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman is leading the voter of Time magazine's Person of the Year. With 13 per cent of the vote, Mohammad bin Salman is ahead of social media campaign #MeToo (6%) and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick (5%). Hilary Clinton, Pope Francis, Vladimir Putin and Justin Trudeau have four per cent each of the vote. Voting ends on 4 December and the Time?s Person of the Year will be announced on 6 December. In 2016, US Presiden
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