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Karachi welcomes new year with severe cold, continental winds

KARACHI: Strong northeasterly cold, winds gripped the metropolis on Wednesday, the first day of new year "2020", and turned the weather more chilly in the port city. The Meteorological department recorded the mercury dipping down to a minimum level of 09 degrees Celsius during the last 24 hours. The Met department recorded the temperature at 14 degrees Celsius at around 12 noon on January 01, but the temperature felt like 11 or 12 degrees Celsius, which was the effect of northeasterly winds in
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince named Arab world's most influential leader of 2019

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/FilesKARACHI/MOSCOW: Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan has been named the Arab world's most influential leader of 2019 by Russia Today TV (RT), Middle Eastern media reported. Prince Zayed, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Armed Forces, was noted for his advocacy of tole
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Sultan Qaboos in ´stable condition´, says Oman

MUSCAT: Sultan Qaboos who has ruled Oman for almost half a century is in stable condition after recently travelling to Belgium for a medical checkup, his royal court announced Tuesday. "The sultan is in a stable condition and following a scheduled treatment programme," the official ONA news agency cited the royal court as saying, without giving details. The court announced on December 7 that Qaboos, 79, was travelling to Belgium for "a limited period of time", but did not give details on his con
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Britain´s Prince William unveils prize for climate innovation

LONDON: Prince William on Tuesday announced what was described as "the most prestigious environment prize in history" to encourage new solutions to tackling climate change. The Earthshot Prize will be awarded to five people every year over the next decade, and aims to provide at least 50 answers to some of the greatest problems facing the planet by 2030. They include promoting new ways of addressing climate change and issues surrounding energy, nature and biodiversity, the oceans, air pollution
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Pakistanis celebrate new year with festivity and fireworks

Pakistanis on Wednesday celebrated the new year with festivity, fireworks and celebrations all around.  Fireworks could be witnessed in different cities of the country as people took to the streets to rejoice the coming of the new year.  Greetings and messages of "Happy New Year" were exchanged.  Here are some of the places where fireworks were witnessed as people welcomed in the new year.  Seven injured in Karachi due to celebratory aerial firingSeven people were injured in different parts of t
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Jennifer Aniston features in Reese Witherspoon's 'favorite memories from 2019' pic

As the world prepared to ring in the new year with a bang, film and TV stars took to their social media accounts to share their memories from 2019. Actress Reese Witherspoon, who is currently starring in The Morning Show along with  Jennifer Aniston, also took a moment to share her fond memories from 2019 with her fans. "What a year it has been!  Sharing some of my favorite memories from 2019. These moments gave me growth, sisterhood, immeasurable love, challenged me, connected me to many strong
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Pakistanis to feel the pinch of increased petrol prices from January 1

Geo.tv/FilesISLAMABAD: Pakistanis will feel the pinch of increased petrol prices on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 as the Ministry of Finance announced it had accepted a summary of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to raise prices of petroleum products. The price of diesel has also been hiked by Rs 2.25 and kerosene by Rs 3.10 per litre, according to the notification from the finance ministry.  Petrol will now be available for Rs 116.60 per litre, light diesel Rs 84.51 per litre and
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Claims about Shah Rukh Khan's arrest in London over anti-CAA protest fact-checked

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was recently called out for his silence over the issue of protests against  Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA),  a law that discriminates against Muslims. While some people from the B-town were questioning his silence, some social media users started sharing a picture of the Bollywood King with a misleading caption on Facebook. According to some Facebook posts carrying his picture, Shah Rukh Khan was arrested in London for taking part in protests against CAA. The video
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Common people to derive benefits of economic stability in 2020: Firdous Awan

Geo.tv/FilesISLAMABAD: The common people of Pakistan will drive benefits of economic stability in 2020, Prime Minister Imran Khan's special assistant on information and broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, said Tuesday. Dr Awan was speaking at a press conference where she said the country's overall political and economic situation was analysed in Tuesday's cabinet meeting. The premier had taken certain decisions keeping in mind the country's priorities at the start of 2019 and informed  cabinet
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BankIslami's One Touch makes banking transactions simpler and user-friendly

When it comes to convenience banking, BankIslami has always been at the forefront of innovation. It was the first bank in Pakistan to introduce cardless ATMs, and has been the pioneer of technologically advanced banking solutions ever since its establishment. In 2014, they established themselves as the pioneer of biometric banking and the epitome of innovation by introducing their One Touch Banking services. Since then, the service has provided scope and promises to provide BankIslami a competit
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New Year Eve 2020: Some fireworks events in Pakistan you want to attend

New Year Eve 2020: Some fireworks events in Pakistan you want to attendPeople of Pakistan on Tuesday witnessed the last sunset of the decade as they geared up for the New Year 2020 celebrations.  TV footage showed folks taking in the sunset as they bid farewell to 2019 in Karachi and elsewhere. While expressing hope for a batter tomorrow, they looked excited to ring in 2020. A large number of people are due to witness fireworks events in major cities of the country at midnight. Here are some eve
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New Year 2020: Top quotes, wishes and messages on social media

As the celebrations for the New Year 2020 kicked off, people across the world were taking to social media to wish each other luck and happiness. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp are filled with motivational and inspirational quotes, wishes and messages. If you want to share new year greetings with friends and family, here are some suggestions:
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Karen Gillan seeks fans' advice in New Year Insta post

Hollywood star Karen Gillan on Tuesday treated her fans with a beautiful collage of photos showing her characters that she played during the last decade. The "Jumanji: The Next Level" actress who has given back-to- back super-hit movies has amassed millions of fans across the world. "10 years of characters for you," she captioned her post. In another post she went on to seek fans' advice: "Also 10 years of doing this spaghetti-like hand pose. What should my pose be in the next decade?". Check
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Clint Eastwood and Arnold Schwarzenegger don skiing attire

Fans couldn’t hold their breath as The Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a photo with Dirty Harry protagonist Clint Eastwood on Instagram yesterday.  The duo, clad in ski clothing and decked with proper gear for the winter sport, give the perfect 70's look you will think of. Arnold  captioned the picture perfect as, “Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait.”  The former Republican Governor of California has claimed Eastwood
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Krishna Shroff posts adorable photos with boyfriend on Instagram, but it?s Tiger whose response got attention

Jackie Shroff’s daughter Krishna Shroff might not have any plans to make her debut in Bollywood, but the lady surely knows how to keep herself in limelight. Krishna is reportedly enjoying vacations with her boyfriend, Eban Hyams, who is a basketball player by profession. The couple started dating this year, and looks like the duo is having fun together. Krishna recently posted a lovely photo with boyfriend on Instagram captioned, “Always making me laugh. Grateful to have met my best friend, twin
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NEPRA hikes power price by Rs4.90 per unit

Geo.tv/Files ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday approved a Rs.4.90-a-unit price hike in electricity, translating into an annual burden worth Rs 106 billion on the K-Electric's (KE) consumers. The decision was based on the KE's quarterly applications. The power regulatory authority also approved to fix the average per-unit price of electricity at Rs17.69. The NEPRA's decision would be applicable after the federal government's approval. On December 28, t
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Babar Azam reflects on the year 2019

Geo.tv/FilesThe year 2019 was a prolific one for batting sensation Babar Azam. The right-handed middle-order batsman stamped his authority on the international circuit across the three formats with some scintillating display of stroke-play that left the fans in awe across the cricketing world. Be it the bouncy tracks of South Africa and Australia, the high-octane ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches, Twenty20 Internationals or the emotions of the return of Test cricket to Pakistan, Babar left an
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New Year's eve: CM Murad issues strict directions for police to not harass citizens

Sindh Chief Minster Syed Murad Ali Shah. Photo: File/Geo.tv KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minster Syed Murad Ali Shah Tuesday extended New Year's greetings to the people of Pakistan and withdrew the ban on pillion-riding in the city. He directed the administration and the police not to harass the public and let them welcome the new year peacefully. The home department had issued a notification to ban billion-riding, carrying of fire arms, and aerial firing on new year night. On the directives of the chie
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Penn Badgley confirms something about 'You' he shouldn't have

Netflix drama "You" will return for a third season! This was revealed by Penn Badgley, who essays the role of a murderer Joe Goldberg ,during an interview with "Entertainment Tonight" . The 33-year-old actor said he would reprise his role in the third season. The actor spilled the beans while talking about the role of Love Quinn on the second season that released last week. "She doesn't appear to be the same kind of person. She doesn't appear to be the same kind of predator. She doesn't
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PM Imran makes surprise visit to Polyclinic Hospital

PM Imran inquires after patients at the Polyclinic HospitalISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday undertook a surprise visit to the Polyclinic Hospital to witness first-hand how patients were being treated at the hospital.  During his tour of the hospital, the prime minister asked patients about how they were being treated at the hospital. "Treatment facilities at the Polyclinic Hospital are satisfactory," said Prime Minister Imran. The prime minister reportedly expressed concern over
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NAB officials shift Ahsan Iqbal from Islamabad to Lahore

Geo.tv/Files National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officials on Tuesday shifted Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal from Islamabad to Lahore.While Iqbal was being shifted to Lahore, the former interior minister prayed that "may 2020 be the year of real change for Pakistan". Iqbal's stitches will be opened at Services Hospital, Lahore. Recently, a plate had been removed from the former interior minister's arm during a surgery. In May, 2018, Iqbal was shot and injured in Narow
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?Eye to Eye? singer Taher Shah ?coming soon? once again

‘Eye to Eye’ singer Taher Shah ‘coming soon’ againPakistani singer and Eye to Eye sensation Taher Shah has teased his fans with a photo of his eyes dropping a hint about his return in 2020. The Angel singer took to Twitter sharing a picture of his eyes and captioned it ‘coming soon’. The singer subsequently unleashed a wave of elation amongst fans as they seem to be unable hold their horses about what amusing content is to be dropped him this time.  They took to Twitter to share their excitemen
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Arjun Kapoor reflects on his Bollywood journey

Arjun Kapoor reflects on his Bollywood journey. Photo: Times of IndiaArjun Kapoor recently won the hearts of his fans with an Instagram post he penned down reflecting on his Bollywood journey thus far. The star made his debut in the industry back in 2012 with the film Ishaqzaade and with new years fast approaching, the star took his own trip down memory lane, looking back at his personal and professional accomplishments.  He wrote, , “2019 you taught me well... reminded me what a roller coaster
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Jennifer Aniston-starrer 'Murder Mystery' takes the lead in Netflix's top 2019 releases

Jennifer Aniston-starrer 'Murder Mystery' takes the lead in Netflix's top 2019 showsNetflix’s original film Murder Mystery, starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, topped a list of the streaming service’s most popular releases of 2019 in the United States but its award-winning The Crown failed to make the top 10. Netflix said on Monday that science fiction series Stranger Things came in second, followed by the Michael Bay action movie 6 Underground. The animated movie Incredibles 2 and Marti
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