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Supreme Court can be shut if media continues trial, says Asma Jahangir

Report was leaked and now the media is carrying out a trial based on the leaked documents, says Jahangir. ISLAMABAD: Former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and rights activist Asma Jahangir on Friday said the Supreme Court can be shut down if the media continues to play the role of judiciary. She added the report by the Panama Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report should be left to the Supreme Court to decide upon as it contains very sensitive legal issues.  "The JIT repo
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Heavy rain lashes Lahore as country braces for more monsoon downpour

An inundated road in Lahore. Photo: Geo News LAHORE: A spell of heavy rain lashed the Punjab capital on Friday, turning the weather pleasant but leaving low-lying areas inundated with rainwater. Several parts of the metropolis including the Airport, Cantonment, Askari 10 and Davis Road localities received a heavy downpour. Gulberg, Shadmaan, Canal Road also witnessed heavy rain. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted another spell of monsoon rain in Karachi, Hyderaba
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Naval chief performs ground breaking ceremony of air defence battalion

Unit was raised in 2005 to provide ground-based air defence to Pakistan Navy assets. -Pakistan Navy KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah on Friday said, while performing the ground breaking ceremony of the 21st Air Defence Battalion, that air defence is being prioritised by the Navy and all efforts are being made to modernise the equipment, a statement released by the Pakistan Navy stated. The air defence unit will be based in Ormara and will be attached to Coastal Comm
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QWP, ANP at odds with opposition over PM?s resignation demand

QWP chief Aftab Sherpao addressing the media after the opposition parties' meeting on July 14. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) and Awami National Party (ANP) are at odds with other opposition parties over the demand for the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif following the Panama Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report. Differences over seeking the immediate resignation of the prime minister emerged during a meeting of opposition parties held in Islamabad on F
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Pakistan's economic resilience praised in IMF report

According to the IMF report, the country's outlook for economic growth is favourable with real GDP estimated at 5.3 percent in fiscal year 2016/17. Photo: REUTERS/file WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund released on Thursday its report on Pakistan and praised the government for strengthening macroeconomic resilience. According to the report, the country's outlook for economic growth is favourable with real GDP estimated at 5.3 percent in fiscal year 2016/17, and expected to reach 6 per
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Pakistan among top 10 countries worst affected by climate change - ADB

A woman carries water bottles as she walks at Camp Koruna flooded area of Nowshera District, northwestern Pakistan, August 3, 2015/Khuram Parvez/Files MANILA: A business-as-usual approach to climate change will be "disastrous" for Asia, undoing much of the phenomenal economic growth that has helped it make vast inroads against poverty, the Asian Development Bank said in a report released Friday. A continued reliance on fossil fuels will see the world´s most populous region face prolonged heat w
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Carrie Fisher scores posthumous Emmy nomination

Carrie Fisher photographed while speaking during the World Chicago Comic-Con on August 21, 2016. Photo: AP/file Carrie Fisher has posthumously been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category, as announced on Thursday night. According to Rolling Stone, the late actress received the nomination for her recurring guest-role on the British comedy series Catastrophe. She played the role of Mia, an overbearing mother of one of the lead characters, which w
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Israeli police martyr three Palestinians at Jerusalem?s holy site

The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem?s Old City JERUSALEM: Three Palestinians were martyred as Israeli police opened fire in Jerusalem?s Old City on Friday, in one of the most serious incidents in the city in recent years. Two Israeli police officers also died in the exchange of fire near the Al-Aqsa mosque at the holy site. Videos circulating on social media showed a hail of gunfire ring out in what seemed to be an exchange of bullets between Israeli security forces and the Palestinians. Securi
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Foreign funding case: IHC quashes PTI?s plea challenging ECP's jurisdiction

Justice Kayani also ordered the ECP and petitioner to submit their respective replies. Photo: Islamabad High Court website ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)?s petition to stop the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from hearing the party?s alleged illegal funding case was rejected by the Islamabad High Court on Friday. The bench, headed by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, also rejected PTI?s plea to issue a stay order in the case. He remarked that the case has been ongoing since 20
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PS-114 by-election: Saeed Ghani denies rigging allegations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)?s Saeed Ghani has denied rigging allegations levelled by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan following his victory from Karachi?s PS-114 constituency on July 9 On Thursday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stayed the notification of the by-election result declaring Ghani victorious after MQM-P?s rigging complaint. A further hearing will be held by the election tribunal on Monday. Speaking outside the ECP on Friday, Ghani denied accusations that
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Sarfraz signs up for Yorkshire in England?s T20 Blast

Sarfraz Ahmed pictured during the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed will feature for Yorkshire county in England?s domestic cricket competition NatWest T20 Blast next month. Champions Trophy-winning captain Sarfraz, who was also handed the Test reins a week ago, has signed up to play five matches for Yorkshire Vikings in the ongoing T20 Blast, subject to him being granted the visa. Teammate Azhar Ali congratulated the skipper on Twitter about his upcoming stint in the T2
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Neil Armstrong's moon bag to fetch up to $4 million at auction

The Apollo 11 Contingency Lunar Sample Return Bag used by astronaut Neil Armstrong is displayed for Sotheby's Space Exploration auction in New York City, U.S., July 13, 2017. Photo: REUTERS NEW YORK: The long-lost bag used by US astronaut Neil Armstrong to bring back to Earth the first samples of moon dust is expected to sell for up to $4 million when it is auctioned with other space memorabilia next week in New York City. The sale at international art auction house Sotheby's also features the
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Gayle, other top West Indians set for return after dispute eases

Gayle, Narine and all-rounders Pollard and Dwayne Bravo said to be nearing a truce with the West Indian board Leading West Indies cricketers such as Chris Gayle and Sunil Narine could soon return to the national one-day international side as a long-running pay saga appears to be finally showing signs of reaching a conclusion. Cricket West Indies (CWI) showed it was willing to welcome back top players on Thursday when it cleared Darren Bravo to play in all forms of cricket after the batsman apol
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Teenager arrested after five acid attacks in London

Emergency services and delivery drivers came to the aid of an acid attack victim on Queensbridge Road in Hackney. Photo: Twitter/Sarah Cobbold LONDON: British police said on Friday they arrested a teenager after five acid attacks in east London left several people with facial injuries including one with "life-changing" effects. One of the victims had been on a moped when two assailants pulled up alongside him in another moped and threw a corrosive substance in his face, the Metropolitan police
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Windows Phone 8 fades out as Microsoft mulls mobile strategy

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, seen in 2016, is focusing the tech giant on services and Windows 10, which can integrate a variety of devices. Photo: AFP/file Microsoft has ended support for its Windows 8 smartphones, as the US tech giant focuses on other segments, amid ongoing speculation about its strategy for mobile. Users of Windows-powered phones -- which have failed badly against rivals from Apple and Google Android -- were invited to upgrade to its latest Windows 10 version after Microsoft
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Sindh governor refuses to approve anti-NAB bill

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/14d4a41f44381639a4ef0140f12ab49c.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ny8xNC8yMDE3IDc6MjM6MTQgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1lamNDVDlhNlhROXVEd3NlWTNWb0J3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair refused on Friday to approve a bill which seeks to repeal the applicability of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), 1999 in the provi
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My comments always create controversy, says Salman Khan

Unfortunately, Salman Khan has earned a reputation for making statements which become national news for all the wrong reasons. More often than not, he finds himself at the centre of controversy. However, we find it hard to blame him considering he is always subjected to media glare. When asked by an Indian newspaper whether he finds the constant attention and misinterpretation of his statements irksome, the Dabbang star said, "Everyone shares their opinion but when somebody like me says so
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Radd-ul-Fasaad: Terrorists' facilitators arrested in DG Khan

A huge quantity of illegal weapons, ammunition and LEAs' uniforms were reportedly recovered from the suspects. Photo: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Gangs of terrorists' facilitators, including women operatives, were arrested by law enforcing agencies (LEAs) on Friday, as part of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. The arrests were made during a joint intelligence-based operation by Pakistan Rangers Punjab, police and intelligence agencies in Dera Ghazi Khan, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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This Game of Thrones bar is every fan?s fantasy

A man poses for a photo on the Iron Throne at the Game of Thrones pop-up bar in Washington DC, US. Photo: AFP Claim your rightful place upon the Iron Throne, or drink a cocktail of Shame, Queen Cersei-style -- the choice is yours, once you brave the hour-long queue snaking out the door. As Game of Thrones returns for its penultimate season Sunday, fans of the award-winning fantasy epic are getting an early fix at a pop-up bar in Washington, complete with a fire-breathing dragon, coats of armou
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Project Ghazi release delayed after premiere night

If you made plans to watch Pakistan?s first ever superhero film, Project Ghazi, over the weekend then we have some bad news for you. The film, which was scheduled to release across cinemas on July 14, has pushed forward its release to an unannounced date. Following its premiere at Nueplex Cinema, Karachi on Thursday night, Project Ghazi team updated their Facebook page and informed their fans of the delay. The post read, ?It is with a heavy heart that we are making the announcement that Pro
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Two FC personnel injured in attempted suicide attack in Khyber Agency

One suspected suicide bomber was killed in retaliatory fire while the other blew himself up. Photo: File TIRAH: Two personnel of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) were injured in Khyber Agency when a suicide bomber blew himself up while attempting to target a security check post on Friday morning. Security officials said two suicide bombers attempted to attack the FC post in Tirah from the main gate but were shot at by guards.  As a result, one suspected suicide bomber was killed in the firing wh
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The Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN: The landmark nuclear deal signed two years ago on July 14, 2015 by Iran and major world powers led to a partial lifting of international sanctions on Tehran. Struck in Vienna by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States) plus Germany, the deal established controls to prevent Tehran from developing an atom bomb. The UN atomic agency said as recently as June 2 that Tehran is sticking to the terms of the deal,
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Australia to compel technology firms to provide access to encrypted missives

SYDNEY: Australia on Friday proposed new laws to compel companies such as US social media giant Facebook and device manufacturer Apple to provide security agencies access to encrypted messages. The measures will be the first in an expected wave of global legislation as pressure mounts on technology companies to provide such access after several terror suspects used encrypted applications ahead of attacks. Australia, a staunch US ally, is on heightened alert for attacks by home-grown radicals
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Nawaz Sharif to chair PML-N's parliamentary party meeting today

PM chairing a PML-N parliamentary party meeting in 2014. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will chair a parliamentary party meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) today. Sources said in the meeting, to be attended by federal lawmakers of the party, participants will devise a strategy in response to the opposition?s calls for the premier?s resignation following the submission of the Panama case Joint Investigation Team report. PML-N lawmakers will also repose co
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Misbah awarded honourary MCC membership

Misbah-ul-Haq/AFP file photo  Pakistan?s most successful Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been awarded Honourary Life Membership by the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for his services to the game. Misbah was presented with the membership at Lord?s Cricket Ground during the rain-interrupted match between Afghanistan and the MCC XI earlier this week. Misbah was a member of the MCC XI, which was captained by former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum. MCC, the owner of Lord?s Ground and
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