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PM Imran vows to 'further improve utility stores' for middle class

Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the media outside a utility store in Islamabad, Pakistan, January 8, 2020. Geo News/via Geo.tvISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday vowed to "further improve utility stores" for the middle class during a visit to one in the federal capital. Addressing the media outside the utility store, the PM said his government had made quality items at affordable rates available for the lower middle class and the salaried people. The leadership's "top priority
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PM directs Qureshi to visit US, Iran, Saudi Arabia as part of Pakistan's 'role for peace'

Geo.tv/FilesISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Wednesday he has asked Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States to tell their leaders that Pakistan was "ready to play its role for peace but it can never again be part of any war". In a tweet shared Wednesday evening, he wrote: "I have asked FM Qureshi to visit Iran, KSA & USA to meet with respective foreign ministers, Secretary of State." He added that he had also asked Chief of the Army
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Trump says Iran standing down, US 'ready to embrace peace'

United States President Donald Trump Wednesday offered peace to Iran, saying Tehran was "standing down" after missile strikes on US troop bases in Iraq that resulted in no American or Iraqi deaths. Trumps comments came as tensions between Washington and Tehran soared after two military bases housing American troops in Iraq were attacked with missiles from Iran. Will strike 'resounding blow' if Israel is attacked: Netanyahu warns Iran Addressing a press conference at the White House, Trump said t
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Trudeau ensures Iran plane crash will be ´thoroughly investigated´

OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that Ottawa would work to ensure a thorough investigation of a Ukrainian jetliner crash in Iran that killed dozens of Canadians. "This morning, I join Canadians across the country who are shocked and saddened to see reports that a plane crash outside of Tehran, Iran, has claimed the lives of 176 people, including 63 Canadians," Trudeau said in a statement. The airliner was carrying people from several countries when it crashed shortly after ta
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Committee formed to roll out 5G technology in Pakistan

Geo.tv/Files ISLAMABAD:  The Federal Ministry of Federal Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Wednesday formed a committee to provide a roadmap for rolling out 5G technology in Pakistan.  According to a handout issued by the ministry, the '5G Pakistan Plan Committee' would develop a strategic plan and roadmap to introduce the latest technology in Pakistan by formulating working groups for development of 5G spectrum management telecom infrastructure and review of telecom regul
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New reforms introduced to improve Balochistan's health sector

The changes are being made according to the chief minister’s vision, and are aimed at providing better facilities to the masses. Photo: FileQUETTA: Provincial Secretary for the Health Department, Muddassir Waheed Malik, said Wednesday that new reforms have been introduced in the health sector to bring about changes in government-run hospitals of Balochistan. The changes are being made according to the chief minister’s vision, and are aimed at providing better facilities to the masses, the offici
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'Trump stands down': Twitter reacts to US president's speech on Iran

US President Donald Trump — File photoAmid rising tensions with Iran, United States President Donald Trump made a surprising speech on Wednesday, in which he spoke of additional sanctions against Iran, while hinting at deescalation of conflict at the same time. After the calculated and much-hyped speech, social media users discussed at length the major international crisis. A few took the speech as the 'first step towards deescalation' while others were not so kind in their opinion regarding the
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Oil prices tumble as US-Iran tensions head towards de-escalation

The spike in oil prices vanished on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump offered peace to Iran, hours after it fired missiles at military bases in Iraq that housed American troops, reported AFP.  New York oil prices slid 4.6 percent while Texas crude oil WTI, already dropping before Trump spoke, sharply extended its losses to fall under $60 per barrel and Brent crude shed 3.7 percent to $65.78 after the president signalled towards de-escalation with Iran.  Read more: Trump says Iran standing d
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Wall Street climbs after Trump speech as Iran war fears recede

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/FilesNEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed up on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump's speech that hinted at deescalation amid fears of a war with Iran, while American hiring data topped expectations. With Trump assuring that there were no American casualties in the overnight Iranian missile strikes and that Tehran appeared to be standing down, the stocks extended gains an
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Israel's defence minister Bennett wants 'one million' settlers in West Bank

Photo: Reuters JERUSALEM: Israel's defence minister on Wednesday said he aimed to boost the number of Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank to one million within a decade, from around 400,000 at present. Naftali Bennett, a hawk who draws much of his support from settlers, is leading his New Right party to elections in March. He was speaking at a Jerusalem congress on Washington's November policy shift stating that it no longer considers Israeli settlements illegal, alongside Prime Minister B
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UK's 'worst-known sex offender' jailed for life for raping, filming men

Reynhard Sinaga. Facebook/via Geo.tv—Trigger warning: This story details trauma and accounts of sexual assaults LONDON: A court in the United Kingdom on Monday sentenced "an evil sexual predator" doctorate student from Indonesia to life in jail over a list of sexual offences, including rape and filming of assault. Described as Britain's most prolific rapist, Reynhard Sinaga attacked unsuspecting men after drugging them. He was said to have attacked as many as 195 men, luring them into his flat b
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China's highest scientific award for Pakistan's Dr Atta-ur-Rahman

Geo.tv/FilesISLAMABAD: Pakistan's renowned scientist, Professor Dr Atta-ur-Rahman, is set to receive China's highest scientific award by the Chinese president on January 10 at The Great Peoples Hall in Beijing. A spokesperson for the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK), said: "China International Science and Technology Cooperation Award" for the year 2020 was being conferred on Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rahman in recognition of his monumental cont
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Gen Bajwa speaks to US defence secretary, urges Washington and Tehran to 'avoid rhetoric'

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa Wednesday urged US Secretary of Defence Mr Dr. Mark T. Esper to "avoid rhetoric in favour of diplomatic engagement" as tensions between Tehran and Washington heighten after Iran's attack on military bases housing American soldiers in Iraq.  A series of tweets by the DG ISPR on Twitter stated that the army chief received a phone call from Esper in which the two discussed tensions between Iran and the US that soared after the former retaliate
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Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux parted ways due to this shocking reason?

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux parted ways due to her 'annoying' eating habits? Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux shocked Hollywood when they parted ways from each other in February 2018, but the reason behind their split remains a mystery. From what it seems, there were a couple of things that caused a rift between Jennifer and Justin, one of them being her ‘annoying’ eating habits. The actress who is keen on the way she looks, puts a lot of efforts into her health and fitness and ever sin
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Kylie Jenner spotted with this mystery man?

Kylie Jenner spotted with this mystery man? Kylie Jenner seems to be coping up well after her split with ex-boyfriend Travis Scott and it looks like the makeup mogul is back at her dating game. The reality TV star was clicked by the paparazzi going on dates with a mystery man on New Year’s Eve, hyping the interests her fans, eager to know who she is seeing these days. In an Instagram post captioned, "When the tequila hits,” Kylie can be seen hanging out with this new person who appeared to be by
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Kartik Aaryan sings Deepika Padukone's praises after her visit to JNU

Kartik Aaryan sings Deepika Padukone's praises after her visit to JNU. Photo: Glamsham and The Economic TimesKartik Aaryan has been pretty active within headlines due to his support for Deepika Padukone amidst the Twitter boycott plea against her.  After the Chhapaak star visited Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, and partook amidst the student led protests, Twitter has taken to bash the star, and call for a boycott of her upcoming film. During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, K
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AIOU to start 18 technical courses from January 15

AIOU to start 18 technical courses from January 15ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will launch 18 technical and vocational training courses from January 15, enabling its students to earn their livelihood and take part in the country’s socio-economic development. The skill-based courses include motor-welding, plumber, electrician, steel fixer, civil surveyor, draftsman, refrigerator and air conditioner mechanic, computer hardware and software mechanic. According to Director-Admissio
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US, UK, China remain Pakistan's top three destinations of exports

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that the United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first five months of the current financial year (2019-20), followed by the United Kingdom (UK) and China. The total exports to the US during July-November (2019-20) were recorded at $1744.415 million against exports of $1698.809 mn during July-November (2018-19), showing an increase of 2.68 percent during the period under review, according to the SBP. This was f
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Explainer: What to expect at Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trial

Explainer: What to expect at Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trialNEW YORK: Jury selection begins on Tuesday in the rape trial in New York of Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and criminal sexual assault. Here is what to expect from the trial:WHO ARE THE ACCUSERS?More than 80 women have publicly accused Weinstein, 67, of sexual misconduct, helping to fuel the #MeToo movement over the last two years. The criminal charg
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say 'thank you' to Canada after holiday

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say 'thank you' to Canada after holidayLONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited Canada House in London on Tuesday to thank the High Commissioner for the hospitality they received during their Christmas holiday. The royal couple met Canada’s High Commissioner to the UK, Janice Charette, and toured the Canada Gallery inside the Commission which is staging a special exhibition by indigenous artist, Skawennati. It was Harry and Meghan’s first public a
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Will strike 'resounding blow' if Israel is attacked: Netanyahu warns Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Wednesday a 'resounding blow' will be dealt to Iran in response if it dared attack Israel, as tensions between Tehran and Washington soared following an attack on an Iraqi military base that housed American troops. "Anyone who attacks us will receive a resounding blow," said Netanyahu to resounding applause at the Jerusalem conference, according to the AFP.  On Tuesday, Iran fired multiple missiles at military bases in Iraq housing American soldiers. While
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Major airlines cancel, re-route Iran, Iraq bound flights after missile attack on US bases

Photo: Reuters Several airlines have canceled or re-routed Iraq and Iran bound flights on Wednesday, following an Iranian missile strike on United States-led forces in Iraq. Germany’s Lufthansa, Dubai-based Emirates and low-cost flydubai were among airlines that canceled flights, as the US Federal Aviation Administration barred American carriers from the area. But several other carriers continued operations over the affected airspace. Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from its terr
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Kangana Ranaut willing to consider relationships due to this power couple

Kangana Ranaut willing to consider relationships due to this power coupleKangana Ranaut recently admitted, candidly, that there is a power couple that made her be open to considering a relationship for herself.  During a conversation with the Deccan Chronicle, Kangana revealed that, despite her reservations regarding marriage, she is willing to consider the idea of meeting her own special someone after seeing a prime example of love and marriage. The person who showcased exemplary love, in he
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Kuwait denies US forces? withdrawal from the country, says state news agency was hacked

Photo: Reuters Kuwait's government Wednesday said that reports of US troops withdrawal Camp Arifjan were incorrect and that the state news agency was hacked which had made the claim. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) apparently reported on Wednesday that Kuwait's defence minister received a letter from the commander in chief of a US military camp in Kuwait "declaring imminent withdrawal of all US military forces in three days." "Receiving such letter from Camp Arifjan was unexpected and we are communica
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2019 becomes second hottest year on record

A labourer drinks water as another looks on on a hot summer day at a grain market in Chandigarh, India, April 19, 2016. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/Files2019 was the second hottest year on record and ended the hottest decade in history, the European Union's climate monitoring service said Wednesday. Data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) showed that worldwide temperatures last year were second only to 2016, in which temperatures were boosted 0.12°C by an exceptionally strong El Nino
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