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Failed to establish contact between Zardari, Nawaz: Asif

KARACHI: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif remarked that he failed to establish contact between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari. Asif also shared that he had contacted Farooq Naek, who is the lawyer of PPP, to take up the Iqama (work permit) case against him. ?He is my wife?s elder brother and my maternal cousin,? he shared. However, Naek refused to help me and said that Zardari has stopped him from taking up the case.

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Plane-sized 'void' discovered in Great Pyramid: scientists

PARIS: A passenger plane-sized "void" has been discovered in the middle of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, where it has lain secret and untouched for 4,500 years, scientists revealed on Thursday. The space is one of four cavities, along with the king and queen's chambers and "Grand Gallery", now known to exist inside the giant monument constructed under pharaoh Khufu of ancient Egypt. "It is big," said co-discoverer Mehdi Tayoubi of the ScanPyramids project, which has been exploring Khufu's pyrami

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Corps Commanders discuss contact with US, Afghanistan

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, chairing the 205th Corps Commander's Conference, on Thursday discussed the geo-strategic security environment with a special focus on recent interactions with Afghanistan and US authorities. The progress of ongoing counter-terrorism operations and its projection to achieve enduring peace and stability was also discussed at the meeting.  The high-level military huddle also agreed there would be enhanced focus on the socio-economic deve

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Apple market value: We may need a bigger chart

SAN FRANSISCO: Apple Inc  Chief Executive Tim Cook quashed concerns recently about muted demand for the iPhone X, saying pre-orders for the 10th-anniversary smartphone were ?off the charts,? but it might be the company?s market capitalization that needs a bigger graph. Positive reviews for the new device and expectations that many users are on the verge of upgrading from older iPhones have sent Apple?s stock to record highs, pushing it closer to becoming the first publicly listed company with a

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Pakistan to probe complaint that Shell, Total, PSO added manganese to gasoline

A fuel pump is pictured at a Pakistan State Oil petrol station in Rawalpindi on October 6, 2017. Photo: Reuters  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan?s state oil and gas regulator said on Thursday it will investigate a complaint that fuel suppliers, including local subsidiaries of Shell and Total as well as Pakistan State Oil (PSO), have added manganese to their gasoline. Honda Motor Co?s Pakistan subsidiary, Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited, filed the complaint, saying the harmful additive appeared to be da

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NAB holds ?double standards? against PPP: Sindh info minister

Sindh Information Minister Nasir Hussain Shah while speaking to the media. Photo: Geo News  KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said on Thursday that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) holds double standards against Pakistan Peoples? Party leaders. Speaking at a press conference, in reference to NAB's Sharjeel Memon case, he said that not a single member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has been put on the Exit Control List (ECL). ?NAB has a different attitude for PPP

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Nawaz needed security as he has fought terrorism: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb speaks to the media.  ISLAMABAD: The person who has fought terrorism with determination would have needed security for his safety, said Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb responding to criticism at official protocol given to the former prime minister. While speaking to the media in the federal capital on Thursday, Aurangzeb said the people of Pakistan have understood the difference between protocol and security. She added i

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CIA releases videos showing Osama bin Laden?s private life

The CIA has released documents seized during the raid on Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden?s Abbottabad compound. The release of 470,000 files includes several home movies which show Osama?s private life. Video showing son Hamza bin Laden  [embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7b6e114ce2b7a723bf82419cf5b25ba2.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTEvMi8yMDE3IDEwOjI2OjU4IEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9aGFJWk

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Longest living dolphin in captivity dies at Japan aquarium

Nana lived for 42 years and 10 months - AFP  TOKYO: A female bottlenose dolphin has died at a Japanese aquarium only weeks after breaking a national record of more than four decades in captivity, an official said Thursday. Nana, thought to be around 47 years old, was discovered drowned on Tuesday at a natural cove of Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka, central Japan, said official Kiyoshi Sakamoto. The death came less than a month after Nana reached 42 years and 10 months under human care, beating

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Virat Kohli seen using walkie-talkie during T20 match

TV screen grab shows Virat Kholi using the walkie-talkie  Indian captain Virat Kohli was seen using a walkie-talkie during India?s T20 match against New Zealand on Wednesday. Video from the match showed Kohli sitting in the dugout using the walkie-talkie. According to reports in several Indian media outlets, this was a violation of International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations. However, ICC rules state: ?the use of two-way handheld device that uses dedicated frequencies over short distances

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Etihad suspends Dallas route after US carrier ends codeshare deal

File photo  Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said Thursday it will suspend from next March flights to the US city of Dallas rendered unprofitable after American Airlines ended a codeshare deal with it. In July, American Airlines said it would no longer share flights with Etihad and Qatar Airways as part of its push against what it views as unfair government subsidies to Middle East carriers. "The unfortunate decision by American Airlines to terminate a commercial relationship that benefited both ca

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Trump calls for death penalty for Uzbek man charged in NY attack

Saipov lived in Paterson, New Jersey, a one-time industrial hub about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of lower Manhattan  NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump called for the death penalty on Wednesday for an Uzbek immigrant accused of ploughing a truck down a New York City bike path, killing eight people, describing the man as a ?terrorist.? Sayfullo Saipov, 29, who was hospitalised after he was shot by a police officer and arrested, told investigators he had been inspired by watching Daesh videos a

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Woman found dead at Lahore hotel, husband on the run: Police

LAHORE: Body of a woman was found in the room of a hotel situated in the defence area of the city, on early Thursday morning, informed Police. Police have identified the deceased as Nazia, a resident of Sheikhupra and claims that the initial investigation suggested that she was killed by her husband, Ali. The suspect is on the run. The cause of her death is believed to be strangulation. Moreover, the law enforcement personnel have claimed to arrest the man on whose name the said room was boo

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Priyanka Chopra makes it to Forbes World?s Most Powerful Women List

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has made it to Forbes? World?s Most Powerful Women List 2017. Priyanka who has found fame in Hollywood with her hit TV show Quantico ranked #97 on the list. Apart from Priyanka, another first-time entrant to the list was first daughter Ivanka Trump who ranked #19. The first two spots were secured by politicians, German Chancellor Angela Merkel #1 and British Prime Minister Theresa May #2. Other prominent personalities making it to the list include. Melinda Gat

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World should play role in resolving Kashmir conflict: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan desires international community to play its role in resolving the Kashmir conflict, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. Speaking in a weekly press conference, the FO spokesperson said that Pakistan has always taken initiative in view of resolving the conflict, it is India which has never responded positively on Pakistan?s call to resolve Kashmir conflict. The spokesperson said that there are three parties to the conflict; Pakistan, India and Kashmir. Pakistan High

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Beyonce joins Disney's live-action 'The Lion King'

The 36-year-old pop megastar confirmed the long-rumoured role in a Facebook post  Beyonce is set to voice Simba's childhood friend turned love interest Nala in the live-action remake of Disney's "The Lion King," the singer and studio announced Wednesday. The 36-year-old pop megastar confirmed the long-rumoured role in a Facebook post that showed headshots of the voice cast, also revealing that Keegan-Michael Key ("Why Him?", "Storks") will be playing a hyena named Kamari. Facebook post share

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Russell Crowe criticises Australian bid to move asylum seekers

Actor Russel Crowe. Photo: Getty/File  SYDNEY: The 600 asylum seekers barricaded inside an abandoned detention centre in Papua New Guinea without food or running water are Australia?s ?shame?, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe said on Thursday, offering to house six of the detainees. For two days, the men in the Manus Island Centre have defied efforts by Australia and Papua New Guinea to close the camp, saying they fear violence from the local community if they are moved elsewhere. The stand-o

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Pakistan producing 0.1m barrel oil annually, says PM Abbasi

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi while speaking in an event. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Thursday that Pakistan was facing acute fuel crisis in 2013, but today the country is annually producing 0.1 million barrel oil. Speaking at an event, Abbasi said that to resolve the challenges of the energy sector, the government needs positive recommendations from the experts, which unfortunately it is not receiving. He said that the Pakistan Muslim League-N

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What our celebs wore this Halloween

This Halloween our celebrities were out in full force - and at their creative best - celebrating and donning the best costumes. If you missed it, we have you covered. Here is a glimpse at the spooky, the strange and the downright hilarious ensembles: Model Amna Babar Actress Maria Wasti Actress Armeena Khan Actress Komal Aziz Khan

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CJP takes suo motu notice of depleting pond at Katas Raj Temples

Katas Raj. Photo: blog.travel-culture.com ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday took a suo motu notice of the drying out of Katas Raj Temples pond in Chakwal.  The pre-historic fabled pond is said to be drying out because of the huge amount of water consumption in cement factories nearby. The factories are reportedly sucking water through more than hundred drill bores, which have severely reduced the subsoil water level. That is beside the position th

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Cryptocurrencies' total value hits record high as bitcoin blasts above $6,500

LONDON: The aggregate value of all cryptocurrencies hit a record high of around $184 billion on Wednesday, according to industry website Coinmarketcap, making their reported market value worth around the same as that of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley combined. The new peak came as the biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, hit a record high of more than $6,500. That took its own "market cap" - its price multiplied by the number of coins that have been released into circulation - to

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Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan turns 52

Shah Rukh Khan with his friends in Alibaug. Photo: Karan Johar's Instagram profile  NEW DELHI: Bollywood's superstar Shah Rukh Khan turned 52 on Thursday. He is one of the most popular Indian stars in the world. With 25 years since his debut, Shah Rukh has achieved everything that he had dreamed of in the struggling phase. He is one of the biggest superstars. It?s King Khan?s birthday who is not only Baadshah of Bollywood but people's hearts too. The world has been celebrating for the past one

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Smog kills: Accidents in Punjab claim one life, injure 14

People ride qingqis and motorbikes amid smog. Photo: File  One person was killed while 14 others were injured in different road accidents on Thursday that took place due to low visibility caused by smog in Punjab. Both the accidents took place in Faisalabad. On Jhang Road, seven vehicles bumped into each other on a single spot as thick layers of smog blanketed the air lowering visibility. The accident left five people injured, who were taken to the hospital, according to rescue sources. In

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Zakir Naik finds refuge in Malaysia

Zakir Naik, an Indian Islamic preacher and founder of Islamic Research Foundation, speaks to the media via a video conference in Mumbai, India, July 15, 2016. Photo: Reuters   KUALA LUMPUR: When Zakir Naik emerged from a prominent Malaysian mosque last month fans swarmed about him, seeking selfies with the Indian Muslim televangelist whose hardline views have sparked a criminal investigation in his home country. Accompanied by a bodyguard, Naik was making a rare public appearance at the Putra

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Imran Khan criticises official protocol for Nawaz Sharif

Pakistani Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan denounced the protocol under which former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was taken to the Prime Minister House from Islamabad airport. While posting his criticism on Twitter, Imran questioned Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on allowing such a protocol. He added the incumbent prime minister was showing his involvement in helping Nawaz ?save his ill-gotten money

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