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Geo News Blog delivers the latest breaking news, world headlines, politics, current affairs, and international updates from Pakistan and around the world, updated through trusted RSS sources.

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Aima Baig, Shehzad Roy, Strings perform at PSL closing ceremony

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] KARACHI: The star-studded closing ceremony of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 ahead of the final is being performed at the National Stadium. Among the stars who headlining the ceremony are pop stars Ali Zafar, Shehzad Roy, Strings band, Farhan Sae
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Battle of champions: Peshawar Zalmi clash with Islamabad United for PSL glory

[embed_video2 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] KARACHI: The National Stadium is lighting up today to welcome cricket?s homecoming to Pakistan?s biggest city, as thousands of fans flock to the sold-out National Stadium to witness two great teams face off for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 trophy.  Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi arrived at the stadium amid tight security Sunday evening.   [e
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United on a roll as Patel dismisses Zalmi's opening order

[embed_video2 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and elected to bat first against Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 final on Sunday. United have made one change for the match as Chadwick Walton replaces opener Alex Hales. Peshawar Zalmi: Kamran, Fletcher, Hafeez. Nasim, Dawson, Sammy, Jordan, Hasan Ali, Wahab, Umaid, Sameen Gul Islamabad United: Ronch
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Facebook runs UK, US newspaper ads apologising for data scandal

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took out full-page ads in nine major British and US newspapers on Sunday to apologise for a huge data privacy scandal. Photo: AFP file  LONDON: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took out full-page ads in nine major British and US newspapers on Sunday to apologise for a huge data privacy scandal. "We have a responsibility to protect your information. If we can?t we don?t deserve it," he said. The ads ran in prominent positions in six British nationals, including the
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Multiple casualties in suicide attack on Afghan mosque: officials

At least one worshipper was killed and eight others were wounded in the attack on Nabi Akram mosque in Afghanistan's western city of Herat. Photo: AFP   Two suicide attackers struck a mosque in Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least one person and wounding eight others, officials said. The men stormed the grounds of the mosque in the western city of Herat, but security guards shot dead one of them and the other blew himself up before reaching the hall where worshippers were praying, provincia
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Sindh CM inspects PSL preparations on helicopter

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday monitored the preparations for Pakistan Super League final in a visit to the National Stadium from a helicopter. The chief minister inspected the parking and entry/exit routes of the stadium and directed the local authorities to ensure to leave no stone unturned in facilitating the spectators. According to a spokesperson, Shah left for the inspection in the helicopter from Commerce College. Meanwhile, stated Inter-Services Public Rel
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Facebook apologises for data scandal in UK newspaper ads

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took out full-page ads in almost all of Britain's national newspapers Sunday to apologise for a huge data privacy scandal.  LONDON: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took out full-page ads in almost all of Britain's national newspapers Sunday to apologise for a huge data privacy scandal. "We have a responsibility to protect your information. If we can't we don't deserve it," the back page ads state. Zuckerberg explained there was a quiz developed by a university re
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PSL final brings more shine to Karachi: DG ISPR

The Pakistan Super League final has brought more shine to the ?city of lights? that Karachi is, stated Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor. In a tweet posted Sunday, DG ISPR thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board, foreign players, government administration, security apparatus and people of the country. ?Terrorism imposed on us is on the way out,? the tweet states. ?We are on the way to our rightful destination of enduring peace and stability iA.? The Na
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Karan Johar to come back with new season of Koffee with Karan: reports

Filmmaker Karan Johar. Photo: File  Indian filmmaker Karan Johar will soon return on the silver screen with his talk show Koffee with Karan. According to Indian media, it was initially rumoured that the show would not be aired until next year. However, the talk show is said to make a comeback in September with newly-weds Anusha Sharma and Virat Kohli as the first guests. ?Currently, Karan is judging India?s Next Superstars that will wind up on April 8. He was part of the musical show Dil Hai
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12 dead after Ecuador bus slides off road: officials

Last week, a frontal collision between two buses in the neighbouring province of Guayas left 11 dead and 54 wounded. Photo: Reuters/file  QUITO: Twelve people were killed and another 25 were injured on Saturday when the bus they were travelling in careened off a road in a coastal region of western Ecuador, officials said. "So far there are 25 injured...and 12 people died as a result of the traffic accident," a rescue agency said in a statement. The accident occurred at around 2:00 pm local ti
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Apple proposes new emojis for people with disabilities

Photo: Apple Inc To better represent people with disabilities, Apple in its March proposal has requested that Unicode Consortium, the organisation responsible for emojis to create characters that accurately represent people with disabilities. "Apple is requesting the addition of emoji to better represent individuals with disabilities," the company wrote in its proposal. "Diversifying the options available helps fill a significant gap and provides a more inclusive experience for all". The pr
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Steve Smith, David Warner to stand down for the rest of Test

Steve Smith and David Warner will stand down as captain and vice-captain.   Steve Smith and David Warner will stand down as captain and vice-captain for rest of Australia´s third Test match against South Africa, Cricket Australia said Sunday as it investigates a ball-tampering scandal. Tim Paine will step in as acting captain for the remainder of the Test in Newlands, CA chief James Sutherland said in a statement. "Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to st
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Behind the scenes with Zalmi's young stars Sameen Gul, Ibtesam Sheikh

Peshawar Zalmi?s Sameen Gul and Ibtisam Sheikh have proven to be the youngest shining stars of the team brimming with cricketing stalwarts. Photo: ZalmiTV1 Pakistan Super League has not been only propitious towards bringing back cricket home but also finding new talent. Peshawar Zalmi?s Sameen Gul and Ibtesam Sheikh have proven to be the youngest shining stars of the team brimming with cricketing stalwarts. The two shared their experiences in an interview with ZalmiTV, the videos of which ar
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Saudi govt to fine visitors staying in country after expiry of umrah visa

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian government has announced a fine of Saudi Riyal 50,000 and six months imprisonment for those who continue to stay in the country even after the expiry of their umrah visa. According to a notification issued by the passport department of the Saudi government, pilgrims should leave the country before their umrah visa expires. Earlier in the year, reports quoted the passport department as stating that visa extension requests can be made seven days before the expiry of v
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If PM not respecting SC?s verdict, how will others: Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan questioned on Sunday how can others be expected to respect the Supreme Court?s verdict when the country?s prime minister is not doing the same. Photo: file  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan questioned on Sunday how can others be expected to respect the Supreme Court?s verdict when the country?s prime minister is not doing the same. In a social media post, Imran wrote: ?If the PM of the country is not prepared to accept and respect
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PML-N parliamentary board decides on party tickets: PM House

Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan (left) and Senator Pervaiz Rasheed. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz?s (PML-N) parliamentary board is the body which decides on distribution of party tickets for elections. According to a statement from the PM House, the decision to give out party tickets are taken after a process of consultation. Abbasi, in an interview earlier, had also said that the PML-N?s parliamentary board is the relevant fo
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Ball tampering: Australian government calls for Steve Smith?s removal

Smith said on Saturday that the team's 'leadership group' had spoken about a plan to tamper with the ball. Photo: Getty Images  Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has also called the incident a ?shocking disappointment? In the wake of the recent ball tampering incident, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for the removal of cricket captain Steve Smith. "It seems beyond belief the Australian cricket team have been involved in cheating. Our cricketers are role models
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PSL final: Here's where you can catch the match

Cricket fanatics watch the screening of Pakistan vs India match on February 15, 2017. Photo: AFP/file With the final of the Pakistan Super League between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi just mere hours away, people across Pakistan have been gearing for the most awaited game of the tournament. While only a lucky few will get a chance to see the match at Karachi?s National Stadium, but screens have been set up at different locations for cricket fanatics to watch it with friends and family. T
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Youth martyred by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir

Indian forces in occupied Kashmir. Photo: File  SRINAGAR: A young man was martyred early Sunday by Indian security forces in Badgam district of occupied Kashmir, the Kashmir Media Service reported.   The youth was killed during a cordon and search operation at Khan Mohallah Arizal in Beerwah area of the district.  17-year-old Humaira also sustained bullet wounds in the incident.  A spokesman of the Indian police claimed that the youth was a militant and was killed in an encounter with the tro
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Spice Girls to play superheroes in an upcoming animated film

The group?s members include Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell.  The Spice Girls are set to lend their voices and their likeliness for an upcoming animated film. The film would see the five band members? voice heroes that would support a girl power message. Rumours of a possible reunion had been circling around for months with Variety reporting that the Wannabe hitmakers are reuniting for a superhero film. Previously they had starred in the movi
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Police, politicians accused of joining Sri Lanka's anti-Muslim riots

Sri Lanka's army soldier stands guard next to a damaged shop after a clash between two communities in Digana, central district of Kandy, Sri Lanka March 8, 2018. Photo: Reuters 1 KANDY: Police and politicians backed by the country?s former strongman President Mahinda Rajapaksa joined anti-Muslim riots that rocked Sri Lanka?s Kandy district this month, according to witnesses, officials and CCTV footage reviewed by Reuters. Scores of Muslim mosques, homes and businesses were destroyed as mobs ra
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Black Panther becomes highest grossing superhero movie

Chadwick Boseman stars as the titular character T'Challa/Black Panther in the movie.  Black Panther officially became the highest grossing superhero movie on Saturday, surpassing The Avengers, released in 2012. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film has pulled in $624 million on the North American box office, roaring past 2012?s The Avengers, which made $623.4 million. The film, which cost around $200 million, is now one of only seven movies to make more than $600 million in the United
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At least seven die in Rio police shootout as army takeover drags on

Armed forces take up position during a operation after violent clashes between drug gangs in Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 22, 2017. Photo: Reuters 1 RIO DE JANEIRO: At least seven people were killed in a confrontation with police in Rio de Janeiro?s Rocinha favela on Saturday and several others were injured, as an army takeover of Rio?s security services drags well into its second month. The police said the incident began when a patrol was attacked, though family members o
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Federer loses match to Australian qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis

Roger Federer won his 20th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open 2018. Photo: AFP Roger Federer's latest reign atop the world rankings will end after the Swiss great's shock loss to Australian qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round of the Miami Masters on Saturday. Kokkinakis, ranked 175th in the world, needed a wild card just to get into qualifying. But he showed nerves of steel in a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) triumph over 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer. "I was calmer than I though
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Cannes film festival to ban selfies on the red carpet

Selfies will no longer be allowed on the Cannes red carpet. Photo: AFP The head of the Cannes film festival said Friday he was banning selfies on the red carpet, claiming they caused "unwanted disorder" before premieres. Thierry Fremaux tried once before to ban the "ridiculous and grotesque" practice at the world's most prestigious film festival in 2015, before backing down. Instead he pleaded with filmgoers, who are usually dressed to the nines in tuxedos and evening gowns, to contain themsel
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