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Amla`s blistering century puts South Africa in command

LONDON: Proteas opener Hashim Amla`s scored his 25th century against Sri Lanka in their Champions Trophy opener at the Oval on Saturday.  Earlier, South Africa started off cautiously against Sri Lankan bowling in their Champions Trophy opener at the Oval on Saturday, after being asked to bat first. Top-ranked South Africa have already enjoyed overwhelming one-day international success against Sri Lanka this year. They whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in a bilateral series in South Africa in January
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Govt moves to file criminal case against Nehal Hashmi

ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General of Pakistan Ashtar Ausaf has initiated action to file a criminal case against former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Nehal Hashmi, who found himself in hot water for threatening those investigating the prime minister and his family. According to sources, the Attorney General has written a letter to the Sindh government for the purpose. Nihal Hashmi would be booked under the sections 168, 228, and 505 act. A person sentenced under Act 505 can be han
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Five Indian soldiers killed as Pakistan Army responds to firing along LoC

RAWALPINDI: Five Indian soldiers were killed and many injured as Pakistan Army responded to unprovoked firing by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said. Pakistan Army befittingly responded to yet another incident of ceasefire violation by Indian troops in the Tatta Pani sector along the LoC, destroying Indian bunkers in the exchange of fire, the DG ISPR said. Earlier on Friday, two civili
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South Africa off to cautious start against Sri Lanka

South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action/Reuters  LONDON: South Africa started off cautiously against Sri Lankan bowling in their Champions Trophy opener at the Oval on Saturday, after being asked to bat first. Top-ranked South Africa have already enjoyed overwhelming one-day international success against Sri Lanka this year. They whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in a bilateral series in South Africa in January. Sri Lanka were not alone in being a touring side routed in 50-over cricket by South Afric
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Britain's anti-Brexit voters face tough choice

LONDON: For the 48 percent of British voters who backed staying in the European Union in last year´s referendum, choosing a candidate to represent them in the upcoming election is proving extremely difficult. Some, like 45-year-old Tom Glover, are planning to vote for the centrist Liberal Democrats -- a minor opposition party that is very pro-European. "I've never voted for the Lib Dems in my life, but I will this time," the computer engineer and staunch Europhile told AFP in the City, London´
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Chinese couple kidnapping: Police release sketch of suspect

QUETTA: The police released on Saturday sketch of the suspected kidnapper of the two Chinese nationals, who were abducted from Jinnah Town on May 24. However, investigation is under way to recover the Chinese couple. The Chinese pair, identified as Li Zang Hing and Ming Leassi Ha, were working at a Korean centre nearby Jinnah Town and had been teaching Korean language to the area residents for more than a year. Sketch of a suspect involved in kidnapping of the Chinese couple.  According to
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Pakistanis among smartest people in the world, says Swedish investor

Mattias Martinsson pictures in Pakistan. Photo: courtesy Mattias Martinsson KARACHI: Swedish investor Mattias Martinsson said that Pakistanis are among the smartest people in the world while was speaking on Geo Pakistan early Saturday morning. Pakistan?s specialty is its people. Many people want to work hard and get education. They will prove to be important assets for the country, he remarked. His involvement in the Pakistan stock market bears testament to the foreign investors? trust on th
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Salman Khan to pay special tribute to Reema Lagoo at IIFA

A special tribute is being planned by Bollywood actor Salman Khan at the International Indian Film Awards (IIFA) event in July for deceased actress Reema Lagoo.  Reema passed away on May 18.  Salman Khan worked with Reema Lagoo in several movies including Hum saath saath hain, Kuch Kuch hota hai, Saajan, Main ne pyar kiya and Hum apke hain kaun. Salman, who will be performing at the event, said: "Reemaji had played my mother in some films, starting with 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. Off-screen, sh
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Sri Lanka win toss, opt to field against South Africa

LONDON: Sri Lanka won the toss and put South Africa in to bat first in their Champions Trophy opener at the Oval on Saturday. Top-ranked South Africa have already enjoyed overwhelming one-day international success against Sri Lanka this year. They whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in a bilateral series in South Africa in January. Sri Lanka were not alone in being a touring side routed in 50-over cricket by South Africa, with the Proteas previously also hammering Australia 5-0. Yet South Africa have a
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US asks visa applicants for social media handles

According to a US State Department official, consular officers can now demand extra information from applicants they deem to require "more rigorous national security vetting". Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: The United States has begun asking some would-be visitors applying for visas to provide their identities on social media, among other more vigorous screening methods. A State Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP new security procedures had gone into effect on May 25 for
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Pakistan elected chair of WHO executive board

Pakistan on Friday was elected chair of the World Health Organization's Executive Board with Dr Assad Hafeez assuming office as Chairman.  The group of 34 member countries elected Pakistan as the chair during its 141st session held on June 1 in Geneva.  The election of Dr Hafeez was a result of a two-tier process. Pakistan was elected first by the group of 22 countries comprising members of the Eastern Mediterranean Region and finally by the Executive Board comprising 34 countries.  Members r
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Born leader Ronaldo will drive Real to Euro glory: Zidane

CARDIFF: Zinedine Zidane believes Cristiano Ronaldo's inspirational leadership will be the decisive factor when Real Madrid bid for Champions League final history against Juventus on Saturday. Ronaldo is firmly in the spotlight as Zidane's side try to become the first club to win consecutive European Cup finals since AC Milan 27 years ago. While some criticised Ronaldo for his erratic performances in Real's Champions League final victories over Atletico Madrid, he still scored the winning pena
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Top-ranked South Africa take on Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy clash

LONDON: South Africa begin their Champions Trophy challenge at the Oval on Saturday by taking on a Sri Lanka side against whom they have already enjoyed overwhelming one-day international success this year. The number-one ranked Proteas whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in a bilateral series in South Africa in January. Sri Lanka were not alone in being a touring side routed in 50-over cricket by South Africa, with the Proteas previously also hammering Australia 5-0. Yet South Africa have a reputation
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CPEC can help resolve regional conflicts, says Gen Zubair Hayat

General Zubair Mahmood Hayat speaking at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Photo: AFP SINGAPORE: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat said on Saturday that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) can help resolve conflicts in the region. He was speaking at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore- Asia?s premier defence summit attended by delegates from over 50 countries. He was the keynote speaker at a session titled ?New Challenges for Crisis Managem
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Harvard University to introduce course inspired by Game of Thrones series

If you're some die-hard fan of Game of Thrones then this news is for you. Harvard University will soon be introducing a medieval history course inspired by the popular fantasy thriller Game of Thrones.  Yes, it's no kidding! According to a leading daily, the course is being offered at the introductory 100-level. The course, titled the Real Game of Thrones: From Modern Myths to Medieval Models, the folklore and mythology course will study the
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Kumble-Kohli row clouds India-Pakistan opener

There are reports of a fallout between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble BIRMINGHAM: Title-holders India will look to put an off-field row behind them when they face archrivals Pakistan in their Champions Trophy opener at Edgbaston on Sunday. The build-up to what is arguably cricket´s most anticipated fixture has been dominated by reports of a falling out between India captain Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble. Former India leg-spinner Kumble has overseen five Test series wins since his appointment
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Shoaib Akhtar predicts Pakistan to outclass India in Champions Trophy clash

Shoaib Akhtar-Sachin Tendulkar rivalry remains among the best legacies of cricket  KARACHI: Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar thinks Pakistan are hot favourites to win against archrivals India in the high-voltage Champions Trophy clash on June 4. Speaking to Geo.tv, Akhtar predicted that Sarfraz?s men will outclass Kohli-led India at Edgbaston. "I will give a 60 percent margin to Pakistan and it?s because the team is in a good nick and they will definitely be playing to outclass India," he said.
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WATCH: Bear interrupts golf match, steals golfer's food

If you think only humans love golf then you're probably wrong. Bears love golf too. A bear proved it right when the Golfer Gary Cox was getting in a little golf game at Moose Run Creek Course in Anchorage, Alaska. The golfer was rudely interrupted by a curious black bear as it approached the hole with a flag seeming to be quite interested. But, the bear scurried off after one of the golfers yelled "hey, hey, hey" at him.
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Facebook's new feature is annoying people like anything

As we all know that Facebook keeps on trying to introduce new features and sometimes reintroduces the old ones. While sometimes the new features are so exciting to use, there are some features which are actually so annoying, just like the new Hello! Facebook which already has quite an annoying feature in form of 'Poke' has now come up with a similar, slightly creepy and uncomfortably direct feature in form of Hello.  The new feature, called Hello, is essentially a Poke in the form of a Wave,
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Father kills three underage daughters in Arifwala

ARIFWALA: Police arrested a man, identified as 40-year-old Ahmed Yar, for killing his three underage daughters and attempting to murder his wife in a village in Arifwala district early Saturday morning. According to the police, Ahmed Yar, a resident of 83 IB village, had a domestic dispute with his wife, Shakeela, after which his wife went  to live with her side of the family. Ahmed Yar then strangulated his three daughters, identified as 11-year-old Zainab, 7-year-old Zameera and 5-year-ol
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There is no question of not obliging with the JIT: Musadiq Malik

File photo. Prime Minister House spokesperson Musadiq Malik early Saturday morning commented on the ongoing situation with the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), saying that the Sharif family ?is cooperating in all court-related matters?. ?There is no question of not obliging with the JIT,? Malik said in an interview on Geo Pakistan. The spokesperson also discussed how the government has been called ?Sicilian Mafia?, expressing his confusion as to how that even came to be. ?I am surprised they ca
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Singer Chris Cornell had anxiety drugs, sedatives in system before suicide

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell had several prescription drugs in his system when he committed suicide last month in a Detroit hotel, according to the results of an autopsy released on Friday. Cornell, 52, had anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives, barbiturates and sinus congestion medication in his system, a toxicology report from the Wayne County Medical Examiner showed. The medical examiner last month determined that the grunge singer died by hanging himself on May 17 with an exercise resistance
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Panama case: Security tightened as Hussain Nawaz to appear before JIT for fourth time

Hussain Nawaz was probed for six hours during his last appearance before JIT on June 1. Photo: file  ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team, which is probing PM?s assets following Supreme Court?s verdict on Panama case, started its session Saturday morning. The JIT is working on compiling the progress report on the case, which it has to present before the SC on June 7. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?s elder son Hussain Nawaz is expected to appear before the JIT for the fourth time. However, t
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Suicide bombers kill nine in northern Cameroon

Two children carrying explosives blew themselves up on Friday near a camp in northern Cameroon housing civilians displaced by Nigeria's Boko Haram militants, killing nine people and wounding 30, officials said. They entered the town of Kolofata, around 10 km (6 miles) from the border with Nigeria, before dawn, posing as refugees looking for food before the start of the daytime fast for Ramadan. "Two suicide bomber adolescents aged between 10 and 15 years infiltrated the town of Kolofata," Comm
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Karachiites 'have a dream?, hope for uninterrupted power supply in Ramazan

File photo. KARACHI: Regardless of whether it is time to start or break the fast, citizens continue to face major power outages during the holy month of Ramazan, often resorting to protests that usually don?t bear any fruit. Saturday marks the seventh day of fasting and of recurring electric breakdowns in the metropolis, but it seems that K-Electric?s priority is one petty issue: to not let people term local faults as load-shedding. Demonstrations were held in various neighbourhoods of Gulist
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