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Early morning fog disrupts PIA flights in Karachi

KARACHI: A blanket of fog disrupted domestic flight operations for the national carrier on Tuesday forcing multiple flights to be delayed. Flights to Islamabad, Lahore, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan faced delays. According to sources, Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-300 to Islamabad was delayed first due to fog and later due to technical reasons. Among the passengers on PK-300 was Governor Sindh Muhammed Zubair. PK-300 which was scheduled to take off at 7:00 AM finally departed after a de
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ECP hears disqualification reference against Ayesha Gulalai

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) resumed hearing of the reference against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member and MNA Ayesha Gulalai on Tuesday, seeking to denotify her from assembly seat. The five-member bench under the Chief Election Commissioner heard the case, filed by the PTI against her for defying its orders. During the hearing, Imran Khan?s lawyer Sikander Mohmand presented his arguments. He reiterated that Gulalai announced to leave the party and then backtrack
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Boyle thought captors were joking when they told him Trump was president

Boyle seen after returning to Canada/AFP/Getty Images Joshua Boyle, the Canadian man who was recently rescued along with his family after five years in Taliban captivity, said he thought his captors were joking when they told him Donald Trump had become president of the United States. ?It didn?t enter my mind that he was being serious,? Boyle, who was rescued alongside his wife and three children in Pakistan last week, told the Toronto Star. He also said he didn't know Justin Trudeau was the C
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Najam Sethi to meet CM Sindh for PSL preparations in Karachi

Najam Sethi/File photo Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi will meet Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday to discuss preparations for hosting Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Karachi. Sethi took to Twitter to announce the news and asked fans to wish him luck. ?I am meeting Sindh CM tomorrow to start preparations for PSL matches in Karachi. Wish me luck!? The PCB chairman was a jubilant man on Monday following an announcement from Sri Lanka Cric
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Iranians fear economic hardship, but united against Trump

A newspaper featuring a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in Tehran, Iran, October 14, 2017. Nazanin Tabatabaee Yazdi/TIMA via REUTERS ANKARA: US President Donald Trump?s hardened stance towards Iran has evoked a mixture of indifference and national pride among Iranians but many were concerned about economic hardship should a multinational nuclear deal unravel. In a major shift in US foreign policy, Trump said on Friday he might ultimately terminate the 2015 agreement that lifted s
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Mufti Qavi appears before court in Qandeel Baloch murder case

MULTAN: Mufti Abdul Qavi appeared before a judicial magistrate's court on Tuesday in connection with Qandeel Baloch's murder case.  Qavi appeared before Sessions Judge Chaudhry Ameer Muhammed.  However, since he appeared without legal counsel he was asked to appear again on Wednesday with legal representation, after which the hearing was adjourned for the day.  Qavi told journalists following his appearance that he appeared today, will appear tomorrow and will continue to cooperate with the p
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US should show restraint on drone strikes during Afghan peace talks: Asif

Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif  ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has called on the United States to exercise restraint on drone strikes at a time when attempts are underway to revive Afghan-Taliban peace talks. Speaking on Geo News' programme 'Aapas Ki Baat', the foreign minister expressed hope that the four-nation moot in Muscat, Oman to find ways of reviving peace talks with Afghan Taliban militants would yield positive results. ?But the US should show restraint on drone strikes anyw
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Police renew Stokes incident witness appeal

Ben Stokes LONDON: English police have called again for two men who they believe are key witnesses to the incident that has placed talismanic England all-rounder Ben Stokes´s place on the Ashes tour in jeopardy to come forward. The police had already appealed a fortnight ago for the duo to assist them with their investigation into the disturbance outside a nightclub in Bristol late last month which resulted in England vice-captain Stokes being arrested. "We´re renewing our appeal to trace two
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Disgruntled KP teachers to protest outside Imran?s residence today

PESHAWAR: The disgruntled ad hoc teachers from across the province will protest outside the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan on Tuesday. The teachers have been protesting since a week and boycotted educational activities across the province. Over 600 ad-hoc KP and FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) teachers are demanding they be made permanent employees after their extended contract ends on October 31. After the negotiations between the protesting ad-hoc teacher
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Fashion follows film in speaking out against sexual abuse

Cameron Russell in US Vogue, May 2015. Image Courtesy: Poses NEW YORK: In the wake of revelations about disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, American model Cameron Russell took to Instagram to share her followers' experiences of sexual abuse in the fashion industry, posting dozens of anonymous stories over a number of days. Russell, 30, invited people to anonymously share their stories with her Thursday night, which she then reposted to her 90,000 followers over the following days u
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Producers' group moves to expel Weinstein

Producer Harvey Weinstein (R) and US director Woody Allen arrive on the red carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' at the Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, California, August 4, 2008. AFP/Getty Images North America/Kevin Winter/Files  LOS ANGELES: A film industry group representing thousands of workers on Monday began expulsion proceedings against Harvey Weinstein, in the latest industry action against the disgraced movie mogul facing sexual assault allegations. The Pr
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New York bomber found guilty on all eight charges

Bomber Ahmad Khan Rahimi attending the first court hearing on screen in Elizabeth, New Jersey, while he remains in University Hospital in Newark, October 13, 2016. AFP/Kena Betancur/Files  NEW YORK: A New York jury on Monday convicted an American of Afghan descent for a bombing that wounded 31 people last year in a bustling Manhattan neighborhood. Ahmad Khan Rahimi, 29, was found guilty on all eight counts linked to the homemade bombs he was accused of planting in Manhattan as well as New Jer
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Elton John to end Vegas residency

English singer Elton John arrives for the world premiere of Matthew Vaughn's 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' in London, September 18, 2017. AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas/Files NEW YORK: Elton John ? one of the major musical draws to Las Vegas ? will end his residency at Caesar's Palace next year, the casino announced Monday. The British pop legend will, on May 19, close The Million Dollar Piano, his show since 2011 at the casino's Colosseum theater where he performs his hits to an elaborate visual disp
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Pakistan elected to UN Human Rights Council for fourth time

Pakistan's representatives at the UN-Photo: Twitter UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Monday won a key election by securing a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council when the General Assembly elected 15 countries to serve on the 47-member body. "This victory is a ringing endorsement of Pakistan?s strong commitment to human rights," an elated Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan?s permanent representative to the United Nations, said in a post-election interview with APP. "Pakistan?s entire leadership, par
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Security flaw prompts fears on Wi-Fi connections

Security researchers have discovered a flaw that can compromise the security of Wi-Fi connections, according to a US government warning WASHINGTON: A newly-discovered flaw in the widely used Wi-Fi encryption protocol could leave millions of users vulnerable to attacks, prompting warnings Monday from the US government and security researchers worldwide. The US government's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) issued a security bulletin saying the flaw can open the door to hackers seeking to
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Usman Khawaja criticises Australia's selection policy

SYDNEY: Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has criticised the country´s selection policy and says the constant team changes hampered his attempts to develop his all-round game. The 30-year-old left-hander scored 55 runs in four innings during Australia´s 3-0 test series defeat in Sri Lanka in 2016 before being dropped for the third test. He then scored half-centuries in six consecutive home tests but did not play in the four-test series in India this year. Khawaja was brought back for the first
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Another girl allegedly attacked with sharp object in Karachi

KARACHI: In the series of knife attacks, a new incident emerged on Tuesday when a girl was allegedly attacked with a sharp object in Karachi?s Azizabad. According to police, a girl was traveling with her brother on a motorcycle when she was attacked with a sharp object on her back. SSP Central said that after the medical report it will be ascertained what was the object used to attack the victim, adding that she was shifted to a hospital. The girl received a wound below her shoulder, the SSP
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Trump urges former rival Clinton to again seek presidency

US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Greenville?Spartanburg International Airport, Greer, South Carolina, October 16, 2017. AFP/Mandel Ngan WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he would beat former rival Hillary Clinton in a 2020 rematch, encouraging the Democrat to try her luck against him in the next presidential campaign. "I hope Hillary runs," he said during a press conference. "Hillary, please run again! Go ahead." The Republican leader a
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COAS arrives in Saudi Arabia, calls on Crown Prince

COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman RIYADH: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday during his visit to Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, the dignitaries reviewed bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, particularly in the military field. They also discussed issues of common interest between the two countries. The meeting was attended by a number of officia
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US judge questions government on Trump's latest travel ban

International passengers arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles, Virginia, US, June 26, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan/Files GREENBELT: A US judge on Monday questioned attorneys defending the Trump administration about a classified report the government is using to justify its latest ban on citizens of some countries from entering the United States. US District Court Judge Theodore Chuang in Maryland heard arguments for and against President Donald Trump?s new travel ban,
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Trump to meet Yellen Thursday in search for new Fed chair: source

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testifies before a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the 'Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress' on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, July 13, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Files  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Thursday as part of his search for a new candidate for her position, a source familiar with the planned meeting said. On Thursday, a White House official said Trump had met with Sta
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VidCon returning to Amsterdam to aid budding video stars

Catch them young: A scene from VidCon 2017, California, June 2017. AFP/Getty Images North America THE HAGUE: Move over Johnny Depp or Angelina Jolie. Today's kids no longer want to be Hollywood movie stars. Instead the world of online video beckons. And aiming to help young vloggers and YouTubers to capitalise on a growing market, VidCon Europe announced Tuesday it will return to Amsterdam next year for the second time ? for the only European edition of its hugely popular VidCon US staged annu
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Weinstein Company says in talks to sell movie studio

US producer Harvey Weinstein (3rdL) leaves the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris with his wife Georgina Chapman after the French President awarded him with the Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor), March 7, 2012. AFP/Eric Feferberg/Files  NEW YORK: The Weinstein Company announced Monday that Colony Capital had agreed to provide the scandal-plagued studio with financing and that the two parties were in talks on a potential sale. Founded by Thomas Barrack ? a longtime friend of US President Don
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England won't win in Russia and must improve, says Shearer

England?s age-group teams might have dazzled on the global stage in various youth tournaments in 2017 but the senior side is not yet of a standard to be a serious title contender at next year?s World Cup, former striker Alan Shearer told Reuters. Gareth Southgate?s side went unbeaten in their qualifying campaign for Russia but has been criticised for lacking a creative spark after scoring only 18 goals in 10 games in a group containing lowly-ranked Lithuania and Malta. ?I don?t expect us to wi
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More trees, better farming could slash carbon emissions: study

Planting more trees, farming more sustainably and conserving wetlands could significantly slash the amount of carbon emissions that humanity spews into the atmosphere through fossil fuel use, researchers said Monday. Better land use could reduce carbon dioxide 37 percent, enough to hold global warming below two degrees Celsius by 2030, as called for by the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to a report in the peer-reviewed Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Natural climate solutions
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