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CIA names former bin Laden hunt chief to run Iran spying: report

WASHINGTON: The CIA has named the hardline chief of its hunt for Osama bin Laden and head of its lethal drone program to lead Iran operations, the New York Times reported Friday. The choice of Michael D?Andrea to run the Central Intelligence Agency?s spying on Iran is the newest sign of the Trump administration?s turn to tougher stance against the country, the Times said, quoting intelligence community sources. Although officially under cover and not acknowledged by the CIA, D?Andrea, a conve
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Two minors suffocate inside abandoned car in Shujabad

The abandoned car in which the children got themselves locked up. ? Geo News screengrab MULTAN: Two children were suffocated in Shujabad on Friday after they were accidentally trapped inside an abandoned car, according to rescue members. Three minors while playing in a Shujabad street entered into a car, which was abandoned for months. The children accidentally got themselves locked inside the car, in intense hot and dry weather. The minors kept shouting for help but to no avail. By the time
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Ex-MQM leader Saleem Shahzad released from prison

KARACHI: Former leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Saleem Shahzad has been released from prison, sources informed Geo News Friday. Shahzad, a member of the now defunct singular MQM, was arrested upon arrival at Karachi airport from Dubai on February 6. The former MQM leader, who had been living in London since 1992, was wanted by the Karachi police for various cases against him. Saleem Shahzad arrested at Karachi airport Ex-MQM leader was arrested on arrival by SSP Malir, Rao
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Bopanna, Qureshi put friendship on hold for cricket

PARIS: Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi once famously pleaded for peace between India and Pakistan under the banner "Stop war, start tennis". However, the childhood friends will be rivals for around eight hours on Sunday when their two nations clash in the one sport which eternally unites and divides their countrymen -- cricket. Bopanna, the son of an Indian coffee planter, and Qureshi, whose grandfather was once the All India tennis champion before the 1947 partition, have their eyes t
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Govt tapping mobile phones of Judges, family: PTI Spokesman

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/18049359534d826fd1505e534fc3e7dd.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni8yLzIwMTcgMjo0MToxMSBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPUh2eDBVZm5LVkhvcHAvTXlXZVZrVnc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that the government is tapping mobile phones of judges and their family members. The PTI leader made the
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Legendary guitarist, songwriter Aamir Zaki passes away

A young Zaki playing guitar in an undated picture KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani songwriter and guitarist Aamir Zaki passed away on Friday. He was aged 49. Zaki died of cardiac arrest, the musician's family confirmed to Geo News, adding that he was ailing for quite some time. Aamir Zaki began his musical journey when he was discovered by Alamgir. While touring with Alamgir, Zaki would play a Flying V guitar which he built himself. After his career as Alamgir?s lead guitarist, Aamir Zaki formed
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Police arrest doctor after sewer cleaner dies from alleged negligence in Umerkot

Bereaved protesters surround an ambulance with the deceased's body.   UMERKOT: The main accused in the case in which sewer cleaner Irfan Maseeh died due to the negligence of the doctors of Civil Hospital Umerkot has been arrested by the police. Umerkot police told Geo.tv that the accused Dr Jaam Kunbhar has been arrested while raids were being conducted to arrest the other two doctors ?Dr Yousuf and Dr Allah Dad Rathore? involved in the incident. The case was registered under section 319, 34 P
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Sewer cleaner in Umerkot dies after doctor refuses to touch his ?filthy body?

Bereaved protesters surround an ambulance with the deceased's body.   UMERKOT: The main accused in the case in which sewer cleaner Irfan Maseeh died due to the negligence of the doctors of Civil Hospital Umerkot has been arrested by the police. Umerkot police told Geo.tv that the accused Dr Jaam Kunbhar has been arrested while raids were being conducted to arrest the other two doctors ?Dr Yousuf and Dr Allah Dad Rathore? involved in the incident. The case was registered under section 319, 34 P
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New Zealand in command as Williamson scores 50

Kane Williamson takes a run during Australia-NZ match on June 2, 2017/AFP BIRMINGHAM: Kane Williamson`s half-ton fifty has put the Kiwis in command over Aussies at Edgbaston on Thursday in their Champions Trophy opener.  New Zealand resumed batting at 67-1 after rain cleared in their match against the trans-Tasmanian rivals.  The match has been reduced to 46 overs a side, after rain interrupted the Black Caps' brisk start against the Aussies.  Martin Guptill's sure-footed innings was ended b
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Australia`s death over bowling restricts New Zealand to 291

Kane Williamson takes a run during Australia-NZ match on June 2, 2017/AFP BIRMINGHAM: New Zealand were bowled out for 291 by Australia in their Group A Champions Trophy one-day international match at Edgbaston on Friday. Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain top-scored with exactly 100 after winning the toss in a match reduced by rain to 46 overs per side. But his run out sparked a collapse that saw New Zealand lose their last seven wickets for 37 runs in 35 balls. Australia fast bowler Jo
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Pakistan, Iran to boost level of cooperation in multiple areas

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser, Lt Gen (retd) Nasser Janjua Friday said Pakistan attaches great importance to ties with Iran and is committed to overcoming all obstacles to maintain the bond between the two neighbouring countries. The NSA was speaking to Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran, Mehdi Honardoost, who called on him here and discussed matters pertaining to enhancement of bilateral relations and issues of security and border management. The adviser stressed that this is a tim
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Panama JIT questions Hassan Nawaz for seven hours

Hassan Nawaz arriving at the Federal Judicial Academy on Friday. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The questioning of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?s younger son, Hassan Nawaz, by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers lasted for approximately seven hours on Friday.. The premier's son reached the Federal Judicial Academy ? the office of the JIT ? at around 10am to record his statement and left at 5pm. Hassan Nawaz did not speak to the media after leaving the Federal Judicial Academy.
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New Zealand resume batting after rain clears

Kane Williamson takes a run during Australia-NZ match on June 2, 2017/AFP BIRMINGHAM: New Zealand resumed batting at 67-1 after rain cleared in their Champions Trophy opener against trans-Tasman rivals Australia at Edgbaston on Thursday. The match has been reduced to 46 overs a side, after rain interrupted the Black Caps' brisk start against the Aussies.  Martin Guptill's sure-footed innings was ended by Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood at 26, after New Zealand earlier won the toss and elected to b
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PTI spokesperson sends Rs2bn compensation notice to Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Spokesperson Naeem-ul-Haq has sent a notice to the premier?s daughter Maryam Nawaz, demanding Rs2 billion as compensation for carrying out his fake media trial. The notice issued by Senior Advocate Babar Awan states that Maryam has scandalised Haq under the garb of a so-called legal notice sent on October 31, 2016. It adds that since the notice was circulated on national media it has caused the PTI spokesperson losses to tune of Rs2 billion. In the notice, Maryam h
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Teenager arrested in India for writing ?Pakistan Zindabad? on Facebook

PATNA: A teenager was arrested in the Indian state of Bihar for allegedly writing a pro-Pakistan slogan as a Facebook post, NDTV reported on Friday. The 15-year-old was arrested by local police after he posted ?Pakistan Zindabad? along with his photograph on Facebook. According to a police official, local approached law enforcers and demanded action against the teenager for hurting sentiments. 
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Rain interrupts after New Zealand off to brisk start

Kane Williamson takes a run during Australia-NZ match on June 2, 2017/AFP BIRMINGHAM: New Zealand were off to a brisk start in their Champions Trophy opener against trans-Tasman rivals Australia at Edgbaston on Thursday, before rain intervened leaving the Black Caps at 67/1 (9.3 ov). Martin Guptill's sure-footed innings was ended by Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood at 26, after New Zealand earlier won the toss and elected to bat first. Josh Hazlewood celebrates Martin Guptill's wicket/AFP In the p
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Panama case: Maryam Nawaz stands behind her brothers

You need a heart like Nawaz Sharif's to appear for accountability, said Maryam Nawaz on Twitter. Photo:file ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?s daughter, Maryam Nawaz, expressed support for her brothers, Hussain and Hassan, who are being grilled by the Joint Investigative Team (JIT) probing the Panama case verdict. ?Hussain and Hassan are sons of the man who appeared for strict accountability in all the regimes,? she wrote on Twitter. ?Some said that the accountability pro
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Hassan Nawaz appears before Panama JIT

Hassan Nawaz arriving at the Federal Judicial Academy on Friday. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The questioning of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?s younger son, Hassan Nawaz, by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers case is under way. The premier's son reached the Federal Judicial Academy ? the office of the JIT ? at around 10am Friday to record his statement. The JIT is investigating the prime minister's family?s global financial dealings in light of the Supreme Court's April 20
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Sewer cleaner dies as fasting doctor in Umerkot hospital refused to touch his 'filthy' body

Bereaved protesters surround an ambulance with the deceased's body.   UMERKOT: Lying in a corner of Civil Hospital Umerkot, sewer cleaner Irfan Maseeh kept gasping for breath, his family members pleading the staff to treat him, but senior doctor at the facility refused to touch his sludge covered body as he was "fasting". "Dr Yousuf said he would not touch Irfan's dirty body until it was cleaned because he was fasting," the deceased's brother Pervaiz Maseeh told Geo.tv. "I cleaned his body, aft
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England's Woakes ruled out of Champions Trophy

LONDON: England paceman Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the rest of the Champions Trophy one-day international competition with a side strain, it was announced Friday. Woakes managed just two overs at the start of hosts England´s tournament-opening eight-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Oval on Thursday before leaving the field and played no further part in the match. "A scan has confirmed that Chris Woakes sustained a left side strain in yesterday´s ICC Champions Trophy match against Bang
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New Zealand win toss, bat first in Champions Trophy clash

BIRMINGHAM: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against trans-Tasman rivals Australia, kicking off their Champions Trophy campaign at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. In the past six months alone, the two countries have played two Chappell-Hadlee series: Australia won in Australia and New Zealand won in New Zealand. Last time they met at Edgbaston was in Champions Trophy 2013, in a match that was washed out. Australia and New Zealand have clashed in four (completed) Champions Tro
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Opposition leader, defence minister face off over Hashmi's comments

ISLAMABAD: Opposition parties in the National Assembly again boycotted proceedings on Friday over the government?s refusal to broadcast their budget speeches live. During his address in the assembly, Shah said the government is fomenting conflict with state institutions which will have devastating consequences. ?What will become of democracy [in these circumstances],? asked Shah. He was referring to recent controversial remarks by then Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senator Nehal Hashmi wherei
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Eating pudding in space is ACTUALLY more fun

Living in zero gravity is not an easy job.. in fact it's a very hard one, but what if you know how to have fun with that? NASA astronaut Jack Fischer who is currently on his first trip to space ? a journey of exploration and research on the International Space Station thought the same. In a recent video from space, Fischer demonstrates the difficulty of eating pudding in zero-gravity while living on the International Space Station.
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Australia, New Zealand renew rivalry in Champions Trophy clash

BIRMINGHAM: Trans-Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand kick off their Champions Trophy campaign with a faceoff at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. Australia, boosted by the presence of all four of their top pacers, will look to unleash their best attack on the Black Caps, who already seem to be in blockbuster form with the bat as seen from their gigantic chase of 357 against Sri Lanka in the warm-up game. In the past six months alone, the two countries have played two Chappell-Hadlee series
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