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Bolt vows "never again" after emotional London farewell

Usain Bolt took an emotional final bow on the track at the end of the World Championships in London on Sunday before declaring that, definitely and definitively, there was no way he would ever return to sprinting. After embarking on a special lap of honour so slow that you could not believe that we were saying farewell to the world's fastest man, Bolt was asked by reporters already missing him whether he might ever change his mind. "No, I've seen too many people come back and make things worse

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Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real beat Barca 3-1 in Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sensational goal and was then sent off for a combination of his provocative celebration and for diving as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in an explosive Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday. Gerard Pique scored an own goal early in the second half to give Real the lead in the annual curtain raiser between the Liga champions and the King's Cup holders although Lionel Messi looked to have saved his blushes by scoring a controversial penalty in the 77th minute after Lui

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COAS hoists Pakistan's largest national flag at Wagah border

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa commenced the independence day proceedings by hoisting the largest national flag in the history of Pakistan at Wagah Border Lahore on the eve of Pakistan's 70th Independence anniversary. As per details, the flag was hoisted on a 400-feet pole, whereas the size of the flag is 120x80 feet. The flag has been made entirely in Pakistan, and is said to be the highest flag in South Asia and the 8th highest in the world. After the flag hoisting cere

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Tortured cadet college student arrives in Karachi after treatment in US

KARACHI: The tortured student of Cadet College Larkana who was under treatment in the United States, returned to Pakistan on Monday. Muhammad Ahmed was bed-ridden due to the injuries caused by torture of his teacher at Cadet College. According to the boy?s father Muhammad Rashid, medical board of the hospital had completed the examination of Muhammad Ahmed?s condition, including the endoscopy of his throat and nose, pronouncing him fit to return to his home country. The Sindh government se

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Our minorities, Our pride

Four days before the partition of the subcontinent, and the birth of Pakistan, a flag was created. It was mostly green, with a sharp and bold white stripe. The green was for the Muslims in the newly created country and the white represented the religious minorities ? the Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and many others ? who called Pakistan their home. 70 years since, Pakistan?s minorities have been visible in the Armed forced, judiciary, sports, education and entertainment.  Geo.tv remembers an

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Pakistan's monumental sites light up with decorations on occasion of independence day

Heritage sites and monumental buildings across Pakistan were decorated with lights on the occasion of Pakistan's independence day on Monday. Streets nationwide brimmed with green and white decorations, historical sites were also illuminated to celebrate Pakistan's 70th independence day.  Parliament House, Islamabad Punjab Assembly, Lahore KMC Building, Karachi WAPDA House, Lahore Railway Station, Lahore Faisalabad Chowk Police Station, Karachi

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Google doodle celebrates Pakistan's independence day

Google changed its logo on Monday to celebrate Pakistan's independence day. This is not the first time that Google has featured a doodle for any Pakistani event, last year on 14th August as well, Google dedicated their doodle to celebrate Pakistan's independence day. Since then, Google has also celebrated the birthdays of legendary musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi. Google doodles have now become a part of Internet culture which the users find quite amusin

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Neymar shines on PSG debut, Falcao inspires Monaco

Neymar lived up to expectations as he showed his class on his Ligue 1 debut on Sunday, scoring one and setting up another goal in Paris St Germain's 3-0 win at En Avant Guingamp. The Brazilian, who joined PSG for a record-shattering 222 million euros (202 million pounds) from Barcelona this month, found Edinson Cavani with a perfectly-timed, defence-splitting pass after the break and the Uruguay striker added to Jordan Ikoko's own goal. Cavani returned the favour with a perfect cut back and Ne

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Sharapova withdraws from Cincinnati Open

Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a nagging left arm injury she suffered during competition earlier this month, the former champion said on Sunday. Sharapova, who suffered the injury during her first-round match at the Stanford Classic, said her decision to withdraw from the Cincinnati event, which granted her a wildcard, was a precaution ahead of the year's final grand slam. The 2011 champion said she arrived in Cincinnati on Saturday eager to play but following the

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Lukaku hits double in United rout, Spurs down Newcastle

Romelu Lukaku scored twice on his Old Trafford debut as Manchester United delivered their biggest Premier League win in nearly three years to rout West Ham United 4-0 on Sunday. Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba also struck late on as United outshone all their rivals over the weekend to top the fledgeling table, leading manager Jose Mourinho to salute their new-found confidence. Sunday's other game saw Tottenham Hotspur win 2-0 at newly promoted Newcastle United whose captain Jonjo Shelvey was se

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Before 1947: A gallery of rare pictures

Every year on August 14, as the clock strikes midnight, Pakistan remembers its past. The day, exactly 70 years from today, a new country was born amidst bloodshed and horror, and hope.  But there is more to the past. There is a history, a lifetime, before 1947 that we often forget, or omit from our collective consciousness. Geo.tv was provided rare access to the paintings, photographs and documents on display at the Punjab government?s Archives Department.  Below is a glimpse of their c

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ISPR releases anthem for Independence Day

RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations released on Sunday an anthem on the occasion of Pakistan?s 70th Independence Day, August 14. The ISPR release, titled ?Ae Watan Tera Bhala Ho?, has been sung by singer Shafqat Amanat Ali. The song is of four minutes and 24 seconds, aimed at paying tribute to the sacrifices of the armed forces and martyrs. 

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No civilian govt is tolerated: Javed Hashmi

MULTAN: Senior politician Javed Hashmi said on Sunday that instead of accountability revenge is being taken from former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, adding that no civilian government is tolerated in Pakistan. The former PTI leader was addressing a press conference in Multan. He said that Imran Khan and Tahir-ul Qadri aren?t leaders but pawns. Disrespecting vote is equal to disrespecting Pakistan, he added. The veteran politician said that the only way Pakistan can witness stability is thr

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Politicians to blame if Karachi turns into ruins: Farooq Sattar

MQM-P chief addressing a ceremony at Expo Centre KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) chief Farooq Sattar said on Sunday that certain forces are trying to destroy Karachi and politicians are to be blamed if the city turns into ruins. ?Two forces are working for Karachi. One is trying to destroy Karachi while the other is working for its development. Politicians will be responsible if the city turns into Moen Jo Dar,? Sattar said in an address to a ceremony at Expo Centre. In an a

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GT Road rally bigger than any Bhutto, Benazir rally: Mushahidullah

Mushahidullah Khan talks to media in Lahore LAHORE: Minister for Climate Change Mushahidullah Khan on Sunday claimed that the four-day GT Road rally held by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was bigger than any gathering held by the country's popular leaders, including Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto. Voters made me prime minister, few people sent me home, says Nawaz The ousted prime minister made his final address at Lahore after a four-day rally Addressing media he

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Aisam ul Haq wishes nation happy independence day

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7d9f51972a43f6b45b83ad2246864c4d.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC8xMy8yMDE3IDEwOjM3OjM4IEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9bHpPYzhIV05BQUdweUZNMWZsb0VDdz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] Tennis star Aisam ul Haq ? in an exclusive video message for Geo News ahead of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day ? expressed his best wishes for the entire nation.   "I wish the enti

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Rangers hold Independence Day rally in Karachi

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7b59e02e263ddf11979cbf56d10c8fdf.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC8xMy8yMDE3IDEwOjUzOjM0IEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9MFd4SjBDNFJzbjg0NkcrRkYxQUgwZz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] KARACHI: Sindh Rangers on Sunday held a rally in connection with the Independence Day celebrations from Ayesha Manzil to Azizabad?s Liaquat Ali Khan Chowk in Karachi. People from di

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Attackers' weapon in Karachi traffic cops' killing used before: investigators

The DSP's vehicle was fired at from the front and driver's side. Photo: Geo News KARACHI: Officials investigating the targetted killing of two traffic police officials, including a DSP, claim to have made a headway in the probe.  A forensic examination showed that the 9mm weapon used in the crime was also used in a similar police killing in SITE area of the city in which four policemen were martyred.  On Friday, two officials of the traffic police were martyred in the line of duty in Azizabad.

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Two held, ammunition recovered in Chaman search operation: officials

Army personnel during a search operation. Photo: File  CHAMAN: Two alleged suspects were arrested in a search operation in connection with the Quetta suicide blast that killed 15 people and injured at least 40 on Saturday night, security officials said on Sunday. The suspects were shifted to an undisclosed location. Officials informed that a huge cache of weapons and ammunition were also recovered from a house during the search operation. Officials added that 671 personnel mines, 16 IEDs, 67 r

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Articles 62, 63 should also apply to generals, judges and bureaucrats: JI chief

JI chief Sirajul Haq addressing the media on Sunday. Photo: Geo News LALA MUSA: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq said on Sunday that articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution should not only apply to politicians but also on generals, judges and bureaucrats. The JI chief made the statement while addressing the media in Lala Musa after paying a condolence visit to the family of a young boy run over during Nawaz Sharif?s GT Road rally on Friday. PM Abbasi hints at amending Article 62 of Co

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Senior Daesh commanders killed in Afghanistan air strike: US military

KABUL: Several senior members of Daesh's central Asian affiliate were killed in a US air strike in Afghanistan, officials said on Sunday. The attack on Thursday killed Abdul Rahman, identified by the US military as the Kunar provincial emir for Daesh-Khurasan, according to a statement from the command in Kabul. "The death of Abdul Rahman deals yet another blow to the senior leadership of ISIS-K [Daesh-Khurasan]," said General John Nicholson, the senior US commander in Afghanistan. Three other

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Internal unity must to defeat terrorism: Interior minister

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/85c3a937228020b3b23b59537255c1a6.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC8xMy8yMDE3IDg6MDg6MTggQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT04aG5YMkpGL0wrWDZQMnZVWk5iUTlRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] QUETTA: It is a question of our future to entirely uproot terrorism from the country, said Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday.  Addressing a press conference in the provincial

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