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Crackdown against kite flyers in Lahore, 10 arrested

LAHORE: At least ten kite flyers were arrested in a crackdown on Sunday by the police and cases were registered against them. Despite a ban on kite-flying in Lahore and frequent crackdown operations by the police since five months, some people still continue making and flying kites, while disobeying the law. According to police officials, in crackdown operations across various areas of Nawakot, 10 kite flyers were arrested. The police also seized huge amounts of kites, rolls and strings, and r
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Portugal beat Mexico to Confederations Cup third place

An extra-time penalty from Adrien Silva gave Portugal a 2-1 win over Mexico and third place in the 2017 Confederations Cup on Sunday. Portugal, who missed a spot kick given thanks to the video assistant referees 16 minutes into the match, were awarded a second penalty after 104 minutes when Miguel Layun handled the ball. Adrien Silva converted the kick to give the European champions a hard-fought victory. The win came after Pepe saved his side with an equaliser in the 91st minute, hurling him
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US lifts laptop restriction for flights from Abu Dhabi

The United States on Sunday lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States, saying the United Arab Emirates' Etihad Airways had put in place required tighter security measures. Etihad Airways welcomed the decision, and credited a preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport where passengers clear US immigration before they land in the United States for "superior security advantages" that had allowed it to satisfy US requirements.decision, and credit
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Germany beat Chile to win Confederations Cup

Germany survived a whirlwind assault by Chile and capitalised on an awful mistake by the South Americans to claim a 1-0 win in a pulsating, bad-tempered Confederations Cup final on Sunday. Lars Stindl scored the only goal into an empty net in the 20th minute after Chile midfielder Marcelo Diaz gave the ball away on the edge of his own penalty area. Chile, playing with their trademark high octane style and driven forward by another relentless display by Arturo Vidal, dominated the match but wer
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Panamagate JIT summons Ishaq Dar today: sources

ISLAMABAD: The joint investigation team probing the financial assets of Sharif family has summoned Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to appear before it today (Monday), informed sources. Dar will be appearing before the JIT at 3 pm, he will be appearing before the Supreme Court-constituted investigation team for the first time. Sources privy to development informed that Dar on Sunday received copies of his financial record from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials.  Financial record of the fina
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US Senate delegation headed by Senator McCain meets COAS: ISPR

A delegation of US senate (Armed Services Committee) on Sunday headed by Senator John McCain called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, informed ISPR.  Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator David Perdue and senior members of staff, including US Charge d' Affairs to Pakistan also accompanied the delegation. The delegation was briefed about regional security situation including Afghanistan, moreover, it was informed about how Pakistan
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Rangers recover 86 locally made bombs from well in Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers recovered on Sunday 86 locally manufactured bombs from a well in Karachi?s Nazimabad No. 3 area. According to a Rangers' notification on June 23,  the paramilitary force dug up a well in Nazimabad area upon receiving a tip-off and recovered ammunition. After further digging of the well up to 50 feet, 86 locally made bombs were found. According to Rangers spokesman, the ammunition belongs to miscreants from Muttahida Quami Movement-London, who hid the ammunition upon the
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US warship sails close to South China Sea island occupied by Beijing

WASHINGTON: An American warship on Sunday sailed close to a disputed island in the South China Sea occupied by Beijing, a US official said, a provocative move that could further strain relations between the superpowers. The USS Stethem destroyer passed less than 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) from tiny Triton Island in the Paracel Islands archipelago, which is also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam, the official told AFP. The operation, meant to demonstrate freedom of navigation in disputed wa
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Sartaj Aziz meets US Senate delegation

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz met on Sunday a five-member delegation of US senators led by Senator John McCain here. During the meeting, Aziz said that the strategic partnership between Pakistan and the US is of utmost importance to achieve peace and stability in the region. Senator McCain said that the US policy regarding the Kashmir issue hasn?t changed, adding that the US wants an end to violence in the territory. The US senator declared Pakistan?s role as crucial for bri
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China gas pipeline blast kills eight, injures 35: Xinhua

At least eight people died and another 35 were injured in a natural gas pipeline explosion in south-west China's Guizhou Province on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported. The explosion occurred at around 10 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) in Qinglong County at a pipeline operated by China National Petroleum Corp, triggered by a landslide after days of heavy rain. Xinhua said earlier that the gas line was an extension of a pipeline that pumped gas from neighbouring Myanmar to southwest China and that
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Not democracy but a mafia in danger: Imran Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said on Sunday that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz should stop using democracy as a cover to hide their misdeeds, adding that a mafia is in danger not democracy in the country. Speaking at an event, he said that senior PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has made money through prize bonds, he cannot understand Panama case and PM Nawaz is using democracy in order to save himself from accountability. ?Instead of responding to our questions, the PM
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Op Radd-ul-Fasaad: Eight suspects arrested from Balochistan

QUETTA: Eight suspects belonging to a proscribed organisation were caught on Sunday from Balochistan?s Kohlu district, according to Inter-Services Public Relations statement. The Army?s media wing said that the Frontier Corps conducted a search operation in the district's Surian Kor area, under the ongoing military Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. According to the ISPR, three SMGs, five rifles, 18 magazines, and thousands of rounds were recovered from the suspects? possession. The ISPR added that t
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Trump to speak with Xi, Abe as North Korea, steel issues loom

US President Donald Trump will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday, calls that come as frustration builds in the White House over North Korea's nuclear program and overcapacity in the steel market. The talks come ahead of meetings he will hold with both leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7-8 where trade practices are expected to be high on the agenda. Trump, who pledged a hard line on trade during his cam
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Pakistan's Muhammad Sajjad wins snooker championship in Kyrgyzstan

Thirty-one-year-old Sajjad defeated Hong Kong?s Lee Chun Wai 7-0 in the final. Photo: Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship live streaming.  Bishkek: Pakistan's Muhammad Sajjad won the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday. Thirty-one-year-old Sajjad defeated Hong Kong?s Lee Chun Wai 7-0 in the final. The referee of the match was Wang Wai. Sajjad had qualified for the final after beating another Pakistani player, Mohammad Bilal, 6-3 in the semi-finals. Interestingly,
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Fire erupts in wood warehouse in Multan

The blaze erupted when two boilers in the vicinity caught fire.  MULTAN: A fire erupted in a wood warehouse in Multan Sunday afternoon. [embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/b12bc71dbe48d7a2ffe388f92e1289f6.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ny8yLzIwMTcgMTA6NTY6MjYgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1NazdjN3owTGJGMWxpcnR0S2pqK2hnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center]
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Hype surrounding July 10 is wrong, says Sindh governor

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ea6e5372ec12162f2fff1837a051d9b8.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ny8yLzIwMTcgMTA6NTI6NTAgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT02U3E0bHR2TTMzZVFEYW03cEFVck5RPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair said on Sunday that the hype surrounding July 10, when the Panama case Joint Investigation Team will present its report to the Supreme Court, is misgu
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Israel rearrests Palestinian lawmaker

Khalida Jarrar. Photo: File  JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have re-arrested a prominent Palestinian lawmaker in an overnight raid over her leadership in a movement Israel considers a terrorist organisation, officials said Sunday. Khalida Jarrar was arrested in the raid in the Ramallah area in the occupied West Bank, Israel´s army said. The 54-year-old was released in June 2016 after 14 months in an Israeli jail for allegedly encouraging attacks against Israelis. Jarrar is a senior figure in
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Adele cancels remainder of world tour with damaged vocal cords

Singer Adele. Photo: Web  Singer Adele has cancelled the last two sell-out shows off her world tour due to take place at London's Wembley Stadium this weekend after damaging her vocal cords. Adele, 29, said she went to see a throat doctor on Friday night, who advised her not to perform. She had already performed two nights to crowds at Wembley, but said that she had been struggling vocally. "To say I'm heartbroken would be an understatement," Adele, said on her Twitter page. One of the bigge
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JI chief Siraj-ul-Haq lashes out at ruling party

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Siraj-ul-Haq pictured at a convention on Sunday July 2, 2017.  LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami chief Siraj-ul-Haq said on Sunday that the nation has been forced to trade its honour and respect due to the current government's policies. Haq ? while addressing a convention ? said the nation needs to ponder on who is responsible for the deprivation of the country's poor. "The rulers are spending millions of rupees to show that Punjab has ?improved?," the JI chief said while lashing o
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No one should make popular decisions, counsels Saad Rafique

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/2b4e0bf9b9a6b521d87fafb5dd3239b5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ny8yLzIwMTcgOToxNzozMSBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPXd4NVJ2OGc2cm9CcUp4U3NRR0F3QXc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] LAHORE: No one should make popular decisions, be it politicians, the government or [state] institutions, said Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday. Addressing a party e
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Trump praises veterans, hits media at Kennedy Center event

US President Donald Trump is greeted at the Celebrate Freedom Rally in Washington, U.S. July 1, 2017. Photo: Reuters  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump honoured military veterans in Washington on Saturday at a Kennedy Center event that resembled both a political rally and an evangelical Christian religious service ahead of the July 4 Independence Day holiday. Using the podium again to lash out at the news media, Trump worked to energise evangelicals in his political base, noting that the U
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Horn stuns Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Boxing - Manny Pacquiao v Jeff Horn - WBO World Welterweight Title - Brisbane, Australia - July 2, 2017. Jeff Horn of Australia punches Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. Photo: Reuters   Australia's Jeff Horn stunned Filipino Manny Pacquiao in a bloody Brisbane battle to claim a unanimous 12-round decision and win the WBO world welterweight title in front of 50,000 fans at Lang Park on Sunday. The unheralded 29-year-old former schoolteacher, who improved his record to 17-0-1, was awarded the
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Escaped elephant strolls through Wisconsin neighborhood

An elephant walks in the street, Friday, June 30, 2017, in Baraboo, Wis. Law enforcement officers quickly got in touch with the nearby Circus World Museum, home to the wandering pachyderm. A trainer arrived and led the elephant back to the circus complex. Photo: AP  BARABOO: The pachyderm was a startling sight for residents of one small Wisconsin neighbourhood. A full-grown elephant sauntered through Baraboo early Friday morning on a brief walk of freedom. The mammoth creature more suited for
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US trade group says no nuclear power plants have been hacked

A hooded man holds a laptop computer as blue screen with an exclamation mark is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. Photo: Reuters 1 No US nuclear power plant has been penetrated in a cyber attack, an industry spokesman said on Saturday, when asked to comment on a US government warning last week about a hacking campaign targeting the sector. The US Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a report dated Wednesday that nuclear
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Three car bombs hit Damascus, seven people killed

Damaged cars are seen at one of the blast sites in Damascus in this handout picture posted on SANA on July 2, 2017, Syria. SANA/Handout via REUTERS Three car bombs exploded in Damascus on Sunday, state media reported, and seven people were killed in one of the blasts, a police officer said, the biggest such attack in the Syrian capital since a series of suicide attacks in March. One of the suicide bombers blew himself up in Tahrir Square in central Damascus after being encircled by the authorit
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