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PPP made no serious efforts to seek justice in Benazir case, says Rafique

Railways Minister Saad Rafique on Friday criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party and the heirs of Benazir Bhutto by saying that they did not do enough except for passing statements to get justice in her murder case. Commenting on the Benazir case verdict in a series of tweets, the minister expressed his disappointment over recent verdicts, saying the decision to disqualify Nawaz Sharif and the Benazir verdict has cast doubts over the ?system?. 5 accused acquitted, 2 sentenced, Musharraf dec
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Rainfall resumes in Karachi

KARACHI: After lashing Karachi a day earlier, intermittent rainfall is expected to continue for the next 48-hours. The first spell of rainfall was reported from various parts the city on Friday afternoon with some areas reporting heavy rainfall while other areas of the metropolis moderate rainfall was reported and in certain areas, the sun continued to shine. Rainfall resumed in Karachi late on Friday afternoon with reports of rainfall on Super Highway, II Chundrigar Road, Saddar, Lyari, Gulsha
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China makes disrespect of national anthem a crime

BEIJING/HONG KONG: Anyone who mocks China's national anthem faces up to 15 days in police detention after parliament criminalised such acts in a new law on Friday that covers Hong Kong and Macau. Since taking over as president, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ushered in new legislation aimed at securing the country from threats both within and outside its borders, besides presiding over a sweeping crackdown on dissent and free speech. Protecting "the dignity of the national anthem" will help "pr
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Victorious Bangladesh hail new-found aggression

Bangladesh celebrate their maiden Test win over Australia, Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur/AFP/Getty Images DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hailed the South Asian team´s new-found aggression, believing that beaten Australia will have far more respect for them in the second and final Test at Chittagong next week. As well as matching the skills of their opponents, Wednesday´s maiden Test win over Steve Smith´s men bore witness to a meaner streak
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Sri Lanka fail to qualify directly for 2019 World Cup

A direct hit from KL Rahul removed Kusal Mendis, India vs SL, August 31, 2017/Getty Images COLOMBO: Sri Lanka failed to seal a direct qualification place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after failing to win two matches in the ongoing five-match ODI series against India. India bulldozed Sri Lanka by 168 runs in the fourth one-day international on Thursday after skipper Virat Kohli and opener Rohit Sharma smashed blistering hundreds to put the tourists 4-0 up in the five-match series. The resu
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Chinese Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervor

BEIJING: Millions of Muslims around China on Friday celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, which is meant to demonstrate believers' faith and obedience to Allah Almighty, with great religious enthusiasm and fervor. Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Masood Khalid, senior officials from the Embassy of Pakistan and a large number of Pakistanis offered Eid prayers at a mosque in Pakistan embassy premises. About 10,000 local Muslims, expatriates from Muslim countries and students from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Indon
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Monster X-ray laser offers glimpse into nano-world

HAMBURG: The world's largest X-ray laser opens Friday in Germany, promising to shed new light onto very small things by letting scientists penetrate the inner workings of atoms, viruses and chemical reactions. The mega-project will generate extremely intense laser flashes, at a mind-boggling rate of 27,000 per second, inside a 3.4-kilometre (2.1-mile) tunnel up to 38 metres (125 feet) below the northern city of Hamburg. This ultrafast strobe light will allow researchers for the first time to l
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Eid celebrated across the western world, Nawaz attends prayers in London

Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today (Friday) with Eid prayers being held across the western world where Eid is celebrated on the same day as in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  United Kingdom  Nawaz arrives at Pak High Commission  Eid prayers were held in various mosques in the United Kingdom. Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif attended Eid prayers in London at the Pakistan High Commission. He was accompanied by sons Hasan and Hussain as well as by nephew Sulei
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Nearly 400 die as Myanmar army steps up crackdown on Rohingya

Rohingya refugees stands in an open place during heavy rain, as they are hold by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after illegally crossing the border, in Teknaf, Bangladesh, August 31, 2017 - Reuters  COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Nearly 400 people have died in fighting that has rocked Myanmar's northwest for a week, new official data shows, making it probably the deadliest bout of violence to engulf the country's Rohingya Muslim minority in decades. Around 38,000 Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh
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Heavy rain hits Lahore as Karachi recovers from downpour

Road in Lahore drenched with rain water LAHORE: A fresh wave of monsoon rains lashed Lahore on Friday morning, with Canal Road, Davis Road, Garden Town along with several other localities receiving heavy downpour. Samanabad received highest amount of rain at 20mm. Jail Road received 19mm of rain while Airport and Johar Town witnessed 10mm of rainfall, the Met Office said. Other parts of Punjab also witnessed a renewed spell of rainfall, including Gujranwala and surrounding towns. The Met Offi
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Rescuers in Texas intensify efforts as Harvey moves inland

Several Texas towns have been inundated by days of torrential rains, with highways still submerged and homes destroyed ORANGE, UNITED STATES: Emergency workers in storm-hit southeast Texas on Thursday staged dramatic rescues by air and water in towns that were until now cut off by raging floodwaters unleashed by monster storm Harvey, which finally started to move inland. Nearly a week after the storm smashed into the US Gulf Coast as a Category Four hurricane, thousands of rescuers and civilian
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86 suspects arrested, heavy ammunition seized in Khyber Agency

Rocket launchers and Kalashnikov rifles were among ammo recovered during police operation  PESHAWAR: At least 86 suspects were rounded up and heavy ammunition recovered during a police search operation in Khyber Agency area of FATA late Thursday night, police officials said. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Peshawar Sajjad Khan, police seized 27 rocket launchers, 24 rockets, 16 Kalashnikov rifles during the operation. 16 hand grenades, 28 pistols and nine other rif
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ECP summons Imran Khan on Sep 14 over contempt of court issue

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on September 14 in a contempt of court case. A written order by the commission said that an inquiry against the PTI chief will be initiated under contempt of court ordinance if he fails to appear before the court. ECP had on August 19 issued a show cause notice to Imran and was asked to submit his reply till August 23 after the commission said that it has jurisdiction to hear
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Federer, Nadal battle through at US Open

Federer recorded his 80th career win in New York after defeating Mikhail Youzhny NEW YORK: Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal battled into the US Open last 32 on Thursday while the women´s draw lost the fifth seed from its top eight. Federer recorded his 80th career win in New York but he needed five sets for the second successive match before claiming a 6-1, 6-7 (3/7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 triumph over Mikhail Youzhny. It was his 17th win in 17th meetings with the grizzled Russian, who,
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Canadian PM Trudeau greets Muslims on Eid-ul-Azha

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended greetings to Muslims around the world on Eid-ul-Azha. In a video statement released on his social media, Trudeau said, ?Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Azha. On behalf of our family, Sophie and I extend our best wishes to all those celebrating Eid.? ?This year, as we mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation, Eid al-Azha is an opportunity for us all to reflect on the important contributions t
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Chinese firm Yabaite does not exist in Pakistan, clarifies China

Picture taken from yabaite.com The Chinese government has clarified that Jiangsu Yabaite Technology Co. Ltd, a Chinese firm alleged to be involved in a corruption scandal linked to the Multan metro bus project, does not exist in Pakistan. Lijian Zhao, Deputy Head of Mission at Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, responding to a tweet said that the Chinese firm in question does not operate in the country. ?Thx for advice. This Chinese company Yabeite was not working in Pakistan. It made up some fak
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FBR extends deadline for filing of tax returns

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline to file annual income tax returns and wealth statements to September 30. The last date for filing the returns for 2016-17 was earlier announced to be August 31. All those whose annual salary from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 is above Rs.400,000 are required to e-file their income tax returns along with wealth statement for the financial year 2016-17. Usually, the FBR extends the deadline many times a year to encourage pe
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Eid-ul-Azha prayers offered at Masjid al-Haram

The Grand Mosque in Makkah/File photo Around two million Muslims offered Eid-ul-Azha prayers at Masjid al-Haram, the Grand Mosque in Makkah, and Masjid an-Nabawi, also called the Prophet?s Mosque, in Saudi Arabia early Friday morning. The pilgrims, after completing their prayers, will move to Mina next, where they will perform the ritual of ?stoning of the devil? before sacrificing animals. Their palms facing the sky, the pilgrims descended on Saudi Arabia?s Mount Arafat on Thursday for the hi
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Father, son among 3 dead in mine explosion in Mohmand agency

MOHMAND AGENCY: A man and his son were among the three people who died when a mine exploded in the Shati Maina area of Tehsil Ambar, political administration said. Two others were injured in the explosion and were shifted to Bajaur hospital, the political administration said. In February, at least five people, including three security forces personnel were martyred, while many others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself at the main gate of Mohmand Agency headquarters, Ghallanai. Th
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Miley Cyrus latest celebrity to donate to Harvey relief

This photo ? taken on May 26, 2017 ? shows US singer Miley Cyrus performing on stage during NBC's 'Today Show' at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. AFP/Jewel Samad/Files NEW YORK: Pop star Miley Cyrus on Thursday tearfully announced she was giving $500,000 to victims of Harvey, becoming the latest celebrity to donate after the mega-storm ravaged Texas. The singer and actress, appearing on Ellen DeGeneres' television show, broke down in tears as she discussed seeing the devastation from t
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6.2-magnitude quake hits western Indonesia

Hospital officials evacuate patients, including a baby inside an incubator, from the building in Padang on September 1, 2017, after an earthquake hit the Mentawai islands about 75 kilometres (46 miles) southwest of Padang. AFP/Rus Akbar  PADANG: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Indonesia early Friday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake hit the Mentawai islands in West
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US, Canada aim for NAFTA deal by year's end: White House

US President Donald Trump and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau hope to reach a deal to revamp NAFTA by year's end, the White House said Thursday. After a phone call between the two leaders that discussed the tripartite agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, the White House said a common target had been reached. "The two leaders also discussed the ongoing NAFTA renegotiation and stressed their hope to reach an agreement by the end of this year," a White House statement s
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UK, Japan aim for trade deal straight after Brexit: source

British Prime Minister Theresa May shakes hands with her Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe following their joint press conference at the state guest house in Tokyo, Japan, August 31, 2017. REUTERS/Kazuhiro Nogi/Pool TOKYO: Britain and Japan are aiming to put in place a bilateral trade agreement ?pretty much immediately? after Brexit, a government source said on Thursday, as Prime Minister Theresa May tries to reassure businesses and politicians during a visit to Tokyo. ?Our intention would be fo
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Dutch scientists say human lifespan has limits

Dutch researchers claimed Thursday to have discovered the maximum age "ceiling" for human lifespan, despite growing life expectancy because of better nutrition, living conditions and medical care. Mining data from some 75,000 Dutch people whose exact ages were recorded at the time of death, statisticians at Tilburg and Rotterdam's Erasmus universities pinned the maximum ceiling for female lifespan at 115.7 years. Men came in slightly lower at 114.1 years in the samples taken from the data whic
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Magnitude 6.2 quake hits western Indonesia

PADANG, Indonesia: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Indonesia early Friday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake hit the Mentawai islands in West Sumatra province about 75 kilometres (46 miles) southwest of the provincial capital Padang at 00:06 am (1706 GMT), at a depth of 49 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. The disaster agency said officials were check
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