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Rain delays play, Pakistan ahead by 19 runs on D/L

The umpires call on the covers after rain stops play (Reuters) BIRMINGHAM: South Africa made 219 for eight after winning the toss against Pakistan in a Group B Champions Trophy match at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Pakistan has to win this match to keep alive hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals after a humiliating defeat by title-holders India in their tournament opener at Edgbaston on Sunday, produced a good bowling display against the Proteas. Team Pakistan appears to have watered-down the

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South Africa restricted to 219, as resilient Pakistan silence critics

Hasan Ali celebrates after getting Duminy out in the slips/Reuters  BIRMINGHAM: South Africa has given a target of 220 runs in a must-win match for Pakistan on Wednesday.  Hasan Ali and spinners tore through South African batting, as Pakistan kept building pressure on the Proteas in a remarkable turnaround at Edgbaston. Strikes by Imad Wasim and Mohammad Hafeez got rid of openers Hashim Amla (16), Quinton de Kock (33) and skipper AB de Villiers (golden duck), before Hasan Ali leveraged the

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India police arrest one for killing baby, raping mother

NEW DELHI: Indian police said Wednesday they have arrested one of three men accused of gang-raping a woman and tossing her baby from a moving auto rickshaw, killing the infant. Police released sketches of the three men -- including the rickshaw driver -- late Tuesday after registering a case of murder and gang-rape following the alleged attack last month in Gurgaon, on the outskirts of New Delhi. "We have made one arrest, yes. As far as the two others are concerned, a team is after them and w

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Hasan triple strike dismantles South Africa

Hasan Ali celebrates after getting Duminy out in the slips/Reuters  BIRMINGHAM: Hasan Ali and spinners tore through South African batting on Wednesday, as Pakistan kept building pressure on the Proteas in a remarkable turnaround at Edgbaston. Strikes by Imad Wasim and Mohammad Hafeez got rid of openers Hashim Amla (16), Quinton de Kock (33) and skipper AB de Villiers (golden duck), before Hasan Ali leveraged the pressure to get three quick wickets and send South Africa reeling. The pacer ha

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Being blamed despite cooperation: PML-N?s Tariq Fazal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz?s leader Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Wednesday that the government is being blamed despite cooperation, adding that it is being alleged that the PML-N is making the JIT report controversial. The PML-N leaders were addressing a press conference in the capital, where Tariq Fazal said that the party is respectful toward everyone, adding that in return the PM House should be respected as well. He said that the picture of Hussain Nawaz is a matter of concer

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Rabbani approves Nehal Hashmi?s request to take back his resignation

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani has approved the request of former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to take back his resignation, saying that the senator had admitted he tendered his resignation under duress and unusual circumstances. Rabbani said Hashmi had submitted his resignation in the office of the secretary Senate, but he didn?t appear on June 5 for confirmation of his resignation. He was asked to appear on June 7, however, Hashmi submitted an application to take back his res

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Government announces Eidul Fitr holidays

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced three-day public holidays on account of Eidul Fitr.  According to the notification issued by the interior ministry, Eid holidays will be observed across the country on the 26th, 27th and 28th of June 2017.

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Pakistan spin attack stuns SA top order

BIRMINGHAM: Quick strikes by Imad Wasim and Mohammad Hafeez sent South African top order reeling as Pakistan wrapped up Hashim Amla (16), Quinton de Kock (33) and skipper AB de Villiers for a golden duck in Champions Trophy match at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Imad Wasim had Amla trapped for lbw, and Hafeez had de Kock out for lbw soon afterwards.  Imad then struck again to dismiss de Villiers for a shock golden duck. Earlier South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. Young Pakistan Su

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Pakistan?s Wahab says he ?let down nation? against India

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz took to Twitter on Wednesday to apologise for his lacklustre showing against archrivals India in the Champions Trophy, saying he had "let down his nation". The 31-year-old left-arm quick was smashed for 87 runs in just 8.4 wicketless overs when the Asian giants met in their Champions Trophy opener at Birmingham?s Edgbaston ground on Sunday. Title-holders India won by the huge margin of 124 runs in a tournament featuring the world?s top eight one-day int

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Wahab Riaz says he ?let down nation? against India

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz took to Twitter on Wednesday to apologise for his lacklustre showing against archrivals India in the Champions Trophy, saying he had "let down his nation". The 31-year-old left-arm quick was smashed for 87 runs in just 8.4 wicketless overs when the Asian giants met in their Champions Trophy opener at Birmingham?s Edgbaston ground on Sunday. Title-holders India won by the huge margin of 124 runs in a tournament featuring the world?s top eight one-day int

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Panama case: Supreme Court satisfied with JIT's second interim report

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/f3e15573bb32c0458207893286b6cad7.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni83LzIwMTcgNTozMTowNiBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPVFmV2p3NWNoZ3F3bWlPYnZ4VCs3d2c9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the prime minister?s family?s global financial dealings.  The head of the JIT, Federal Investigat

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South Africa win toss, elect to bat against Pakistan

BIRMINGHAM: South Africa won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in their second Champions Trophy match on Wednesday at Edgbaston. Young Pakistan Super League sensation Fakhar Zaman is making his ODI debut, as Pakistan desperately seek to live another day in their Champions Trophy campaign. Fakhar Zaman with his ODI debut cap ahead of the match  Pakistan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, lost their opening game against archrivals India by 124 runs, sparking criticism over t

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Russian hackers ´planted false story´ behind Mideast rift

US intelligence officials believe Russian hackers planted a false news story that led Saudi Arabia and several allies to sever relations with Qatar, prompting a diplomatic crisis, CNN reported Tuesday. FBI experts visited Qatar in late May to analyse an alleged cyber breach that saw the hackers place the fake story with Qatar´s state news agency, the US broadcaster said. Saudi Arabia then cited the false item as part of its reason for instituting a diplomatic and economic blockade against Qata

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Chaos to prevail if controversy mars JIT report: Sanaullah

LAHORE: Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday that the Joint Investigation Team?s report getting marred by controversy can lead to chaos in the country. The provincial minister was speaking to media in Lahore. ?If a campaign starts against the JIT report then I will be at the forefront,? said Sanaullah. The minister said that the Sharif family reserves the right to boycott the JIT. Sanaullah stated that it is the Supreme Court?s responsibility to present a satisfactory answer

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UAE threatens Qatar sympathisers with jail

The United Arab Emirates warned on Wednesday that anyone showing sympathy with Qatar over sanctions imposed by its Gulf neighbours could face up to 15 years in prison. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain cut diplomatic relations with Qatar on Monday and gave its citizens 14 days to leave, accusing Doha of supporting extremism. Qatar has denied the charges. Kuwaiti emir leaves Saudi after brief visit, no word on outcome of talks There was no word on outcome of talks on the major

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12 killed, 39 wounded in Tehran attacks: emergency chief

geo_embedgallery TEHRAN: Twelve people were killed in twin attacks on Iran´s parliament complex and the shrine of its revolutionary leader claimed by the Daesh militant group on Wednesday, its emergency services chief said. A total of 39 people were wounded in the two attacks, and rescue operations are continuing, Pir Hossein Kolivand said. Attackers raided Iran's parliament and set off a suicide bomb at the Mausoleum

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Pakistan look to bounce back in tough challenge against South Africa

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan, desperately seeking to live another day in their Champions Trophy campaign, will look to reclaim their pride and confidence in a tough game against top-ranked South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Pakistan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, lost their opening game against archrivals India by 124 runs, sparking criticism over their playing strategy and selection. Today is another chance for the young captain Sarfraz Ahmed?s team to come back from behind and reviv

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Shah Rukh Khan posts pic with Abram Khan showing perfect fitting genes

Shah Rukh Khan's PDA moments with Abram Khan are no secret. The Raees actor loves to pose with Abram Khan and often shares the pictures on his social media as he likes to show off his fatherly affection in public. Abram Khan is an adorable toddler who knows how to pose for the camera just like his daddy and here is the proof. Shah Rukh Khan took it to Instagram to share yet another cute picture of Abram as he placed his own picture next to it and the resemblance is un

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Shah Rukh Khan posts adorable pic with Abram Khan

Shah Rukh Khan's PDA moments with Abram Khan are no secret. The Raees actor loves to pose with Abram Khan and shares the pictures on his social media profiles as he likes to show off his fatherly affection in public. Abram Khan is an adorable toddler who knows how to pose for the camera just like his daddy and here is the proof. Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram to share yet another cute picture of Abram as he placed his own picture next to it and the resemblance is un

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Panama case interim report: Supreme Court satisfied with JIT's progress

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/f3e15573bb32c0458207893286b6cad7.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni83LzIwMTcgNTozMTowNiBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPVFmV2p3NWNoZ3F3bWlPYnZ4VCs3d2c9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the prime minister?s family?s global financial dealings.  The head of the JIT, Federal Investigat

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Country?s institutions compromised to save one family: Khursheed Shah

If judiciary is harmed then anarchy will spread across the country, said Khursheed Shah on Wednesday. Photo: file  ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Khursheed Shah, remarked that the country?s institutions are being destroyed to save one family while taking a jibe at the ruling Sharif family. He was speaking at the National Assembly session on Wednesday. If judiciary is harmed then anarchy will spread across the country, he remarked while criticising the statements made b

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Guy wears same shirt in every school photo for 7 years

Middle and high school years are the time which is not only memorable for everyone but also enjoyable. Justin Taylor was one of those guys who make things memorable to another level. One of the things Taylor was passionate about from his middle school years was a Billabong t-shirt, which he wore for each of his school photos between sixth and twelfth grade. Yes, he actually did it. Taylor, who's now the Global Director of Digital Marketing at Nike Basketball, tweeted the highly fashionable p

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Apple makes iPhone screen fixes easier as states mull repair laws

Apple Inc customers will soon have more choices as the company looks to reduce long wait times for iPhone repairs at its retail stores. By the end of 2017, Apple will put its proprietary machines for mending cracked iPhone glass in about 400 authorized third-party repair centers in 25 countries, company executives told Reuters. Among the first recipients is Minneapolis-based Best Buy, which has long sold and serviced Apple products. The electronics retailer already has one of the screen-repair

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