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Hasan Ali ravages Dhaka Dynamites with 5-wicket haul in BPL

Fast bowler Hasan Ali, participating in the Bangladesh Premier League as part of Comilla Victorians' squad, stunned the opposing Dhaka Dynamites by taking five-for for just 20 runs.  The pacer bowled the five batsmen, often uprooting the middle stump, in a blazing display and achieved the feat in just 3.3 overs. His five-wicket haul put his team in a commanding position against Dynamites, who failed to recover from the Ali induced blitz.  Hassan Ali: From ridicule to world's top bowler

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Religious parties again block Karachi's MA Jinnah Road

The protesters have been staging a sit-in at Numaish roundabout. ? Geo News KARACHI: Workers of a religious parties once again gathered on Karachi's MA Jinnah Road Monday evening and blocked it for traffic. The protesters have been staging a sit-in at the Numaish roundabout on the main thoroughfare of the megapolis. The protest causes long queues of vehicles on the city's MA Jinnah Road. ? Geo News They have blocked one of the tracks leading from Numaish roundabout to Sea Breeze Hospital clo

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Honda to use Facebook to find owners with defective Takata airbags

Honda Motor said on Monday it will use Facebook Inc?s custom audiences tool to find car owners with defective Takata airbags. Photo: Reuters file  Honda Motor said on Monday it will use Facebook Inc?s custom audiences tool to find car owners with defective Takata airbags.  The tool, which allows advertisers to reach a specified list of users, will match encrypted email addresses associated with recalled vehicle identification numbers to Facebook users.  Japan?s Takata Corp?s air bag inflators

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Turkish troops, Kurdish militia clash in Syria's Idlib: report

ISTANBUL: The Turkish army and Kurdish militia exchanged fire Monday in the northern Syrian province of Idlib where Ankara's troops are stationed as observers, the first report of such an incident in the area, state media said. Kurdish militia fighters fired five mortars at an observation post in Idlib staffed by Turkish troops, the Anadolu news agency said. No casualties were reported and the mortars did not hit their target, it added. In response, the Turkish army fired towards Kurdish mili

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French choke up over proposal to ban smoking in films

A proposal to ban smoking in French films has been met with splutters of indignation in a land raised on images of puffing, pouting silver-screen stars. Photo: AFP file PARIS: A proposal to ban smoking in French films has been met with splutters of indignation in a land raised on images of puffing, pouting silver-screen stars. The idea was floated last week by a senator from the opposition Socialist Party, Nadine Grelet-Certenais, during a parliamentary debate on how to help the French quit sm

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MQM will remain its founder's party: Mustafa Kamal

PSP chief Mustafa Kamal addresses a workers' convention in Quetta. ? Geo News QUETTA: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chief Mustafa Kamal said on Monday that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) belonged to its founder and will continue to be his party. Addressing PSP workers' convention in Quetta, Kamal said the MQM-Pakistan uses the name of Muhajir community for its "foul politics," adding that he stands firm on what he said in front of Farooq Sattar. He lamented that his community's civilisation and b

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Law minister's efforts made 7B, 7C permanent part of Constitution: Saad Rafique

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League ? Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique on Monday said Law and Justice Minister Zahid Hamid?s efforts made it possible to make Sections 7B and 7C a part of the Constitution. Section 7B states that the status of Ahmedis remains as stated in the Constitution of Pakistan, while section 7C states that if an enrolled voter's belief in the finality of Prophet Muhammad's Prophethood differs, they shall have to sign a declaration stating so, f

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Chief of naval staff visits fleet units at sea

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi on Monday, during his first visit to fleet naval units, witnessed an operational demonstration by the units underway at sea, said a statement released by the Pakistan Navy (PN).  Various Pakistan Navy ships and aircraft participated in the operational demonstration which was preceded by visit board search and seizure operations in which naval commandoes displayed their skills. Chief of naval staff also interacted with the officer

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Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies aged 49: WTA

PRAGUE: Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at the age of 49 after suffering from cancer, the WTA said on Monday. Novotna, who won the Wimbledon title in 1998 when she defeated France's Nathalie Tauziat in the final, died on Sunday in her native Czech Republic surrounded by her family, a WTA statement said. She played in two other Wimbledon singles finals, losing to Steffi Graf in 1993 and to Martina Hingis in 1997. The picture of a distraught Novotna being comforted by the Duches

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Islamabad sit-in: Stalemate continues as negotiations fail

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cd9a3d8aa340bed97c49e5417ebd0c7e.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjAvMjAxNyAxMjo1MTowMiBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPWZiL1crNGZpN3JsUTg4Mk5HM3drVGc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: Talks between the government and protest leaders failed on Monday with no breakthrough in sight as the protest leaders continue to demand the resignation of Federal Minister for Law and Justice Za

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Lack of sponsors cast doubt over Mohammad Waseem's future fights

KARACHI: Boxer Mohammad Waseem on Monday expressed that he might not fight for Pakistan in upcoming events as he has not received any sponsorship offers. "I have an upcoming world title fight and before that I have a fight in Colombia, it is quite worrying for me as I do not have any sponsors," said the boxer. He added that he would like to represent Pakistan but will not be able to do so without sponsors. Waseem also said this might be the last time he represents Pakistan as he will now deci

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Pak-China aerobatic teams conduct airshow in Quetta

QUETTA: A joint airshow by the Pakistan Air Force and the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) was held on Monday in Quetta. The airshow was conducted to mark the warm relations between the two neighboring countries in light of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). PAF?s JF-17 and PLAAF's J-10 displayed aerobic skills to the participants of the air show. The $62 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the largest unilateral foreign direct investment from one nation int

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Rabbani decries state?s ?helplessness? over Islamabad protest

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/3abaeebf47a7b4a90f83b59224820c5b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMjAvMjAxNyAxMDozODozNiBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPUZiVytDQ2FjVnMzc2VkdFZtcEtGSmc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani on Monday said that the capital has been under lockdown since the past 14 days but no one

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Universal Children?s Day marked across Pakistan

Girls dressed up in traditional attire at the Mithi carnival. Photo: Geo News screengrab Like in other parts of the country, Universal Children?s day was celebrated in Pakistan with carnivals set up and walks organised to spread awareness on their rights. On the occasion, Faisalabad Deputy Commissioner Salman Ghani said the awareness walk they carried out was to send a message to put an end to child abuse. He added children are the country?s future hence should be protected in every way possib

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Usain Bolt enlisted to make Aussie cricketers ´explosive´ runners

SYDNEY: Australia´s cricketers have called on retired sprint king Usain Bolt to boost their running between the wickets during the Ashes Test series against England. The Jamaican track superstar, the world record holder in the 100m and 200m and eight-time Olympic champion, is working with the Australian batsmen to improve their "explosiveness" off the mark. "It´s all about explosiveness, and that´s one thing I´ve noticed with cricket -- they don´t really have a lot of explosiveness when they´

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Chinese woman travels to Pakistan to marry her Facebook-love interest

In yet another cross-border love story, a Chinese woman travelled to Pakistan to be with a man from Layyah she met in 2015. Abdul Khaliq and Li Guihua befriended each other on Facebook, never knowing they?ll end up together one day. The friendship eventually mushroomed into love and both decided to get married. Khaliq travelled to China this year after Guihua sponsored his visa and the two got married there. They then came back to Pakistan and celebrated their valima on October 26. Early this

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari pays tribute to PPP leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim

KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP), its members and supporters are observing the second death anniversary of senior politician and former president of the PPP Makhdoom Amin Fahim. To commemorate the veteran politician's services and life, special prayers have been arranged for the deceased in his native town Hala in Matiari, Sindh.  PPP Patron-in-Chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed the main ceremony being held in Hala.  Chief Minister Sindh Sayyed Murad Ali Shah and Faryal Talpur

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Turbat killings: FIA arrests suspected human smuggler from Gujrat

Sohail Shakeel, the suspect arrested in connecting with human smuggling. Photo: Geo News LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested an alleged human smuggler from Gujrat on Monday in connection with the Turbat massacre of twenty people. On November 15, fifteen bodies were found in Buleda area of Turbat tehsil in Kech district of Balochistan. The bodies bore bullet wounds and were of people from different parts of Punjab, including Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, Gujrat and Sialkot.

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Angels or demons? Political shadow hangs over Victoria's Secret China show

SHANGHAI: Victoria?s Secret?s glitzy annual fashion show hits the stage in China on Monday night for the first time, but will do so without several of its ?angels? and star names who had been expected to attend, including model Gigi Hadid and pop singer Katy Perry. Hadid has confirmed her absence, while reports have swirled ahead of the show about visas being denied over political sensitivities and strict controls around the Shanghai event - a potential headache for the brand famed for its racy

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Remembering Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Photo: The Hindu  ISLAMABAD: On this day 33 years ago, the world lost revolutionary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. ?There are few people who are as good in person as they are in their respective creative spaces,? is how author Zehra Nigah described Faiz during a panel discussion held earlier this year at the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF). Born in Sialkot on February 13, 1911, Faiz Ahmad Faiz married Alys Faiz ? a British national who had a tremendous influence on his life and poe

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Padmavati controversy: BJP leader announces Rs 100mn head money for Deepika, Bhansali

Suraj Pal Amu also threatened Ranveer Singh, who plays a villain in the film, that he will break his legs for working in the movie A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Rs100 million prize for the heads of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Deepika Padukone, the director and lead actress of the film Padmavati. Suraj Pal Amu also threatened Ranveer Singh, who plays a villain in the film, that he will break his legs for working in the movie. "If you (Ranveer Singh) do not take

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PM Abbasi inaugurates LNG terminal at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has inaugurated the second LNG terminal at Port Qasim, built at a cost of Rs50 billion. Addressing the media, the premier said when the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz took control of the government, there was a severe shortage of power.  "However, our government has taken steps to control the energy shortage in the country," he added. 

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Where are Charles Manson's cult followers now?

LOS ANGELES: Charles Manson, the convicted mass murderer and cult leader who died on Sunday at the age of 83, orchestrated the gruesome murders of seven people in August 1969 in California by his followers, a group of runaways and outcasts known as the ?Manson Family.? Charles Manson: mastermind of infamous ´Family´ murders dies Manson headed an apocalyptic cult that committed random murders in upscale mostly white neighborhoods of Los Angeles -- unleashing a wave of panic in the city an

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Charles Manson: mastermind of infamous ´Family´ murders dies

Manson headed an apocalyptic cult that committed random murders in upscale mostly white neighborhoods of Los Angeles -- unleashing a wave of panic in the city and beyond LOS ANGELES: Charles Manson, the psychopathic guru who masterminded a savage killing spree in the United States that shocked the world, has died aged 83, California prison officials said late Sunday. Manson "died of natural causes at 8:13 pm (0213 GMT Monday) on Sunday" at a hospital in Kern County, the California Department o

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Senate to take up delimitation bill today

Senate failed to take it up on Friday due to lower strength than required ISLAMABAD: Senate is likely to take up the bill on delimitation of constituencies today after it failed to do so on Friday due to lower strength than required. The house of 104 needed a two-thirds majority to pass the bill whereas less than 50 lawmakers were present in the house on Friday. The Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2017 pertains to the fresh delimitation of constituencies in line with the provisional results of

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