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Nawaz Sharif will reach Lahore via GT Road

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will leave for Lahore from Islamabad on August 9 via GT Road. The decision was taken in a meeting of PML-N leadership held at Punjab House. Asif Kirmani said the route was changed on after demands by PML-N?s local leaders and MNAs. Nawaz would make his first stay at Jhelum, where the former prime minister is expected to address a public gathering. Nawaz?s next stop on GT Road will be Gujranwala.  Earlier, the PML-N chief, along with family memb
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India elects BJP-backed Naidu as vice-president

India's lawmakers on Saturday elected a veteran leader from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the country's next vice-president, boosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political standing. Venkaiah Naidu, 68, secured 516 parliamentary votes to beat rival Gopalkrishna Gandhi ? the 72-year-old grandson of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi ? who received 244 votes, according to polling officials. Naidu, considered close to Modi, held the post of a federal minister before being no
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Iran's Rouhani sworn in as tensions simmer over nuclear deal

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warned the US against tearing up the nuclear deal as he was inaugurated for a second term Saturday, but he also faces challenges closer to home amid accusations he is rolling over to conservatives. Rouhani met with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini before the ceremony and called for greater efforts to safeguard the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in the face of new US sanctions. "Iran will not be the first to violate the nuclear deal..
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Faryal deleted tweets in bid to resolve feud with Amir

Faryal Makhdoom had tried to patch things up with husband Amir Khan hours after the two took their fight to Twitter, with the British-Pakistani boxer accusing Makhdoom of cheating, the Daily Mail reported, citing a source. The British newspaper cited a friend saying that Makhdoom?s family contacted Khan?s family to encourage both of them to patch things up in the interest of their two-year-old daughter Lamaisah, while Makhdoom also reached out to Khan in Dubai. Amir Khan and wife split
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Biker women ?wanting to show Pakistan?s softer image? reach Lahore

KARACHI: Six women, who started their journey from Karachi on motorbikes to tour the entire country, reached Lahore on Saturday. The biker women while speaking to Geo News said that they want to project a softer image of their country and for this purpose they set off on a journey on motorcycles. The women, wearing a combination of Pink and White, contended that they want to tell the world that their homeland is a safe and peaceful place. The females will set off on Monday for Gujranwala from
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Govt revises fuel prices for August, petrol reduced by Rs1.8 per litre

The government on Saturday revised prices of petroleum products, reducing the price of petrol and diesel by Rs1.8. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the price of petrol has been decreased by Rs1.8 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel will will also be reduced by Rs2.5 for the month. Petrol will now be sold at Rs69.8 per litre and diesel at Rs77.4. "The new prices will become effective midnight," said the finance minister. Prices of all other remaining petroleum products will remain
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Imran still has time to apologise: Ayesha Gulalai

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Ayesha Gulalai said that there is still time for party chairman Imran Khan to apologise to ?the nation and its women? and she is ready to accept his apology if and when he does. 20-member parliamentary committee being formed to probe Gulalai allegations Hearings of the committee will be held in-camera and its final report will be submitted after a month Gulalai, who is still an MNA, said that she will present all evidence
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Iran hits back at missile test criticism

TEHRAN: Iran criticised the position adopted by European governments against its missile tests, during a visit by EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Saturday. Mogherini met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ahead of an inauguration ceremony for President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran. Iran´s missile tests and a satellite launch on July 27 were "not in contradiction" with UN resolutions, Zarif´s office said in a statement after the meeting. Britain, France and Germany l
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Pakistani baby with rare heart disease treated in India

Representational image/Reuters file photo ISLAMABAD: A team of doctors at Noida (India) gave a new lease of life to a three-year-old Pakistani child, who was suffering from a rare heart disease, found in one among 200,000 children. According to a health news channel, Mohammad Bilal was suffering from Uhl's anomaly, a disease related to the right ventricle of the heart. The muscles on the right chamber of his heart were weak and enlarged, which increased pressure on his heart's left chamber. "
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Pakistan heading towards a normalised state, says army chief

General Bajwa greeting troops in Rajgal  RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday said Pakistan is heading towards a state where the writ of state and supremacy of law would be ?second to none?, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). ?With the full backing of the nation, we are heading towards a normalised Pakistan where writ of state and supremacy of law would be second to none and where every Pakistani, whether in cities, tribal
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Mob attacks India opposition leader Gandhi in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi´s car was hit by a stone-throwing mob as he visited a flood-hit region of Gujarat state, with leaders of his party blaming supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A mob carrying black flags tried to stop Gandhi´s convoy Friday and although he was unhurt in the attack, the windows of his car were smashed, television images showed. Police have detained one man and are investigating the incident, the Press Trust of India reported. Scion to the
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Constitution does not allow criticism on army, judiciary: Qureshi

MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice President Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday that the constitution prohibits people from criticising members of the judiciary and armed forces. Speaking to journalists he said that any person who is criticising the armed forces and judiciary of the country must review his/her action. The PTI leader called Supreme Court?s decision on Panama case, ?historic?. ?Every political party supports democracy in the country and accountability will further strengt
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Pakistan win two gold medals in South Asian Karate Championship

Pakistan has won two gold medals in South Asian Karate Championship being held in Colombo. With Pakistani player Nargis? gold medal win in the below 68kg category ? Pakistan has bagged two gold medals in the tournament. Earlier, another Pakistani player, Shahbaz Khan claimed gold medal under 61 kg category. Pakistani team has won two gold, four silver and three bronze in the tournament.   
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Bilawal to address rally in Chitral shortly

CHITRAL: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) supporters have amassed at the polo ground here where party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will shortly address a rally.  Party songs are being played in the background as men, women and children wait for a glimpse of the PPP leader.  Local PPP leaders have already reached the venue and are engaging the PPP supporters and workers. 
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Markets being forcefully shut down for Nawaz?s arrival, alleges Dr Yasmin Rashid

PTI leader Dr Yasim Rashid speaks during a press conference - (Geo News screengrab) LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf?s candidate for NA-120 by-election Dr Yasmin Rashid said that markets around Bund road are forcefully being shut down by the authorities over the arrival of Pakistan Muslim League ? Nawaz chief in Lahore. She said that the Punjab Chief Minister has told Patwaris (land revenue officials) to gather people with flags to welcome Nawaz Sharif. ?We respect the vote, we respect voters.
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Musharraf an enemy of the people, says Saad Rafique

Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique. Photo: File  Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique lashed out at General (retd) Pervez Musharraf on Saturday, calling the former president an enemy of the people.  In a series of tweets around 1pm, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader said Musharraf's dictatorial policies shook the foundations of the country.  "Musharraf was saved and sent out of the country but in the court of history, he cannot save himself from being termed a national cr
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Future of Work - I

There are some structural changes happening in the nature of employment, which are expected to gather momentum over the next decade, as a 4th industrial wave gathers momentum: Specter of mass unemployment First, robotics has already shifted a large number of traditional manufacturing jobs out of the West, and is making major inroads into East Asia, where the International Labor Union (ILO) estimates that 35% of manufacturing jobs are under threat.  Indian textile company, Raymond, recently a
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Geo News team manhandled by YDA members in Lahore

A screengrab of the scuffle between Geo News team and hospital staff. LAHORE: Young Doctors Association (YDA) members and Jinnah Hospital?s staff on Saturday assaulted a Geo News team covering the association?s strike. YDA members attacked Geo News? cameraman Muhammad Rehan with a steel rod, tugged at reporter Naveen Ali?s dupatta, and hurled abuses at the two after identifying them as Geo News employees. Patients bear the brunt as YDA strike enters fifth day 'Young doctors' are protest
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Three Kashmiri youth martyred by Indian troops

SRINAGAR: Indian troops, in a fresh act of 'state terrorism', martyred three Kashmiri youth in Sopore area of Baramulla district in occupied Kashmir today. The Kashmir Media Service reported that Indian troops killed the youth during a siege and search operation at Amargarh in Sopore.  Two of the martyred youth have been identified as Javaid Ahmad Dar and Abdul Hameed Mir. The troops also damaged a residential house in the area. The operation continued till this report was filed.  Earlier, an
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Rangers reject Dr Asim's claims he was 'drugged during confession'

A screengrab of Dr Asim's 'confession' leaked in June 2016.  The Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, in a statement, has rejected the claims made by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Dr Asim Hussain stating he was drugged while making his ?confession? during his incarceration with the paramilitary force in 2015. The Rangers termed Dr Asim?s statement a baseless allegation and said he did not make any such claims while appearing in court before or after his bail. During his appearance on Geo News? 'Aaj
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Hogwarts comes to Hunan: Chinese officials sacked for casting spells

Two Chinese officials have been sacked for involvement in "superstitious activities", including casting spells to aid promotions and attending geomancy courses under the guise of business trips, state media said on Friday. Members of the ruling Communist Party are not supposed to follow any religion in officially atheist China, and the government takes a particularly harsh line on officials who practise what it deems are superstitious folk beliefs. Xinhua news agency said Tang Yuansong, a form
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Trump begins 17-day vacation as troubles brew in Washington

US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement on immigration reform in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, US, August 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria  BEDMINSTER: Donald Trump, who once asked "what's the point" of vacations and often admonished his presidential predecessor for taking them while in office, embarked Friday on a 17-day holiday to one of his golf resorts. Arriving in Bedminster, New Jersey, for an extended break, the president left behind a capital grapp
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Egyptian liver delicacy on the table at operating room themed restaurant

CAIRO: Dressed in blue surgical scrubs and gloves, kitchen staff at the Egyptian restaurant D.Kebda prepare grilled beef-liver sandwiches behind a glass pane as the customers tuck in. The sandwiches, an Egyptian delicacy known as kebda, are the only item on the menu of the surgery-themed restaurant, established in July by a group of Egyptian doctors. Kebda is a popular street food in Egypt, but it can cause severe food poisoning if not prepared with proper care. The physicians hope to avoid th
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No bad behavior please: Grammys cleans up act to meet China demands

A record signed by representatives of the Recording Academy, Bravo Entertainment, and China Music Vision spins on a player during a ceremony in Beijing marking a Chinese partnership to create the Grammy Festival China, August 3, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter  BEIJING: The Grammys is looking to break into China, but it will have to do so without the help of some of its top stars ? Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga among others ? after it pledged to bring only well-behaved artists to meet Chinese censors'
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'Lucifer' heat wave holds Italy, eastern Europe in fiery grip

Swathes of southern and eastern Europe sweltered in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) on Friday in a heat wave nicknamed "Lucifer" that has fanned forest fires, triggered weather warning alerts and damaged crops. Italy and the Balkans were worst affected, though areas as far north as southern Poland also basked in abnormally hot temperatures, and European weather hub Meteoalarm issued its highest grade "red" warnings for 10 countries. At least two people have died from the heat - o
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