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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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Zalmi?s Wessels says foreign players ?feel like royalty? in Pakistan

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi wicketkeeper-batsman Riki Wessels said on Saturday that the Pakistan Super League final in Karachi is probably more than a game of cricket for the people, and hopefully the Zalmi team will give the fans what they want from the team. Speaking in a brief interview to the franchise?s media team, the England player said that the foreign players been looked after very well in the country, adding, ?haven?t felt threatened at all. It has been a good experience. There is a pass
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Aitzaz Ahsan?s fine paid in Supreme Court

LAHORE: Nephew of eminent laywer Aitzaz Ahsan on Satuday paid a fine of Rs10,000 slapped by the Supreme Court earlier this month for failing to appear in a case pertaining to infant formula milk. Ahsan in the next hearing had said that the order by the two-member bench damaged his reputation as he had never been slapped even a single rupee fine during his entire career. The PPP leader instead claimed he was punished for his farewell speech in the Senate, and requested the court to withdraw the
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Bombing kills two in Egypt?s Alexandria, targets security chief

A bomb placed under a car exploded in Egypt?s second city Alexandria on Saturday, killing two people including a policeman, state news agency MENA reported. Photo: AFP  CAIRO: A bomb placed under a car exploded in Egypt?s second city Alexandria on Saturday, killing two people including a policeman, state news agency MENA reported. The bombing, which also wounded four policemen, had targeted Alexandria?s security chief police Major General Mostafa al-Nemr, the interior ministry said. MENA quote
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Temperature in Karachi likely to rise over next three days

Photo: AFP The mercury is likely to soar in Karachi over the next three days. The MET Office on Saturday said that temperature would rise to 36 to 38 degrees Celsius between Sunday (March 25) and Tuesday. However, Met Office Director Shahid Abbas said the temperature will most likely not cause much trouble for citizens due to low humidity. He said the temperature will start decreasing from Wednesday due to sea breeze. Photo: PMD You can use the following precautions to beat the heat t
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Ali Zafar, Shehzad Roy, Strings to headline PSL closing ceremony

The star-studded lineup for PSL closing ceremony  KARACHI: The closing ceremony of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 ahead of the final at National Stadium on Sunday will be a star-studded affair. Among the stars who will be headlining the ceremony are pop stars Ali Zafar, Shehzad Roy, Strings band, Farhan Saeed and Aima Baig, the PSL announced today.  Peshawar Zalmi will face off against Islamabad United in the final on Sunday. 
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SC orders medical colleges to refund exorbitant fee in 15 days

The Supreme Court ordered on Saturday the private medical colleges to refund the excessive fee to students within 15 days. Photo: file  LAHORE: The Supreme Court ordered on Saturday the private medical colleges to refund the excessive fee to students within 15 days. A two-member bench of SC?s Lahore registry heard the suo motu case against the exorbitant fees of private medical colleges across the country. The apex court ordered that fee more than Rs850,000 should be refunded to the students,
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One killed, four injured in explosion in Egypt's Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA: A bomb exploded in a car in Alexandria near the convoy of the northern Egyptian city's security chief on Saturday, killing a policeman, the government press office said. It said the explosion, which came ahead of the start of Egypt´s presidential election on Monday, also left four others wounded. Reports on Twitter indicated that the blast occurred near the Tolip Hotel on Saturday afternoon in Stanley, a neighbourhood in Egypt's second city. A resident from Alexandria posted phot
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Losing sleep might make it harder to lose body fat

Even when cutting calories helps people lose weight, they may have a harder time getting rid of excess body fat if they don?t get enough sleep, study suggests  Even when cutting calories helps people lose weight, they may have a harder time getting rid of excess body fat if they don?t get enough sleep, a small experiment suggests. Over eight weeks, researchers asked 15 overweight and obese adults to focus only on cutting calories and another 21 participants to both cut calories and get less sle
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Bilawal Bhutto to address PPP rally in Bannu today

BANNU: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address the party rally in Banny today (Saturday).  The PPP chair has arrived at Bannu's Sports Complex and is expected to address the supporters shortly.  Bilawal is flanked by other party leaders such as Anwar Saifullah Khan, Sher Azam Wazir, Humayun Khan, Senator Rubina Khalid and Faisal Kundi. Party supporters from different areas have come to Bannu to attend the rally and show their support for their leader.  The prep
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Pakistan Navy provides medical aid to Yemeni fishermen

The Pakistan Navy provided medical aid to fishermen on a Yemeni boat on Saturday. According to a spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, the Yemeni boat, Al Barq, had 16 passengers on board and had called PNS Shamsheer for help. On receiving the request, the staff en voyage of the PNS ship reached the Yemeni boat and helped the passengers. In February this year, PNS Shamsheer provided medical assistance to a crew of Iranian fishermen in open sea, according to reports.  
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Justin Bieber involved in car crash

Photo: AFP Justin Bieber was involved in a crash in West Hollywood on Friday. According to TMZ, the singer?s car was hit from behind and the LA County Sheriff?s Department got involved. Bieber was on Sunset Boulevard just before 9:00pm in West Hollywood when he was rear-ended by a Range Rover, the report said. According to law enforcement sources, they were alerted of the crash through an OnStar system from one of the vehicles. Further, the report said there were no injuries in the crash an
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Faizabad protest case: Arrest warrants for Khadim Rizvi, others issued

The arrest warrants for Khadim Hussain Rizvi and others absconding suspects in the Faizabad sit-in case have been issued, Geo News reported Saturday afternoon. Photo: file  ISLAMABAD: The arrest warrants for Khadim Hussain Rizvi and others absconding suspects in the Faizabad sit-in case have been issued, Geo News reported Saturday afternoon. The police authorities said that the arrest warrants have been obtained from the anti-terrorism court and other courts. ATC issued the arrest warrant in
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Say it in words: love letters a specialty for Italian ghostwriter

Ghostwriter Micol Graziano dictates a love letter to her client in Rome, Italy  ROME: Domitilla Stefanini first wrote a letter to her husband declaring her love 18 years ago. Now she is writing another love letter to him, but this time she has enlisted the help of ghostwriter Micol Graziano. For 70 euros ($85.90) Graziano, a 39-year-old journalist, interviews people who want to write love letters and then drafts the letter for them. Her clients include men and women, people who are gay and str
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CJP takes notice of disparity in govt doctors? salaries in Lahore

LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar took notice of disparity in salaries of doctors working at government-owned health facilities, saying those called from abroad are paid a hefty sum while the local ones are given a small amount. During a hearing at Supreme Court?s Lahore registry on Saturday, the chief justice said the doctors at a state-of-the-art facility of the government, such as Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute (PKLI), get a salary of Rs1.2 million wh
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka to increase collaboration for regional peace

President Mamnoon Hussain met his Sri Lankan counterpart Maithripala Sirisena at the President House on March 24, 2018. Photo: file  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to increase collaboration to ensure regional peace and development. The understanding was reached during a meeting between President Mamnoon Hussain and his Sri Lankan counterpart, Maithripala Sirisena, at President House Saturday morning. Sirisena, who is currently visiting Pakistan, agreed to improve bilateral ties
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Sonam Kapoor to tie the knot in Geneva: report

Photo: File Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja will tie the knot in May in Geneva, according to a report. Mumbai Mirror has claimed the 32-year-old actor?s wedding will be a two-day event taking place on May 11 and May 12 in Geneva. ?The date and venue for the wedding have been locked and mass bookings for flights are presently underway. Her dad Anil Kapoor is personally making phone calls to invite guests. There will be sangeet and mehendi ceremonies, followed by a traditional Hind
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Two Kashmiri youth martyred by Indian forces

Indian troops martyred two more Kashmiri youth in Dooru area of Indian Occupied Kashmir on Saturday, the Kashmir Media Service reported. Photo: file  SRINAGAR: Indian troops martyred two more Kashmiri youth in Dooru area of Indian Occupied Kashmir on Saturday, the Kashmir Media Service reported. The fresh act of state terrorism occurred during a search operation by Indian forces at Shashtargam. The mobile internet services were suspended along with Srinagar Banihal train service. Moreover, th
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UN officials, diplomats sing ?Dil, Dil Pakistan? at reception in New York

Photo: Twitter Dil Dil Pakistan echoed in the hall as over a 100 ambassadors, diplomats and UN officials from across the world gathered at a reception hosted by Pakistan?s Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi to celebrate Pakistan Day. In her welcoming remarks, Ambassador Lodhi said Pakistan?s remarkable journey since the Pakistan Resolution was adopted has been powered by the spirit and resilience of the Pakistani people. ?We are gathered here to pay tribute to them and as well as to our foundi
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Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi to practice at Karachi?s National Stadium today

Captains Darren Sammy and Misbah-ul-Haq with the PSL 2018 trophy before the tournament kicked off in Dubai in February  KARACHI: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 finalists Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will take part in practice sessions at the National Stadium today ahead of the final on Sunday. The teams will practice amid strict security, with no fan access as the stadium and its environs have been closed to the general public. Only those with special passes will be granted entry into
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Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi practice at National Stadium

Captains Darren Sammy and Misbah-ul-Haq with the PSL 2018 trophy before the tournament kicked off in Dubai in February  KARACHI: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 finalists Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi took part in practice sessions at the National Stadium ahead of the final on Sunday. The teams practised amid strict security, with no fan access as the stadium and its environs were closed to the general public. Only those with special passes will be granted entry into the stadium.
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No one can end Nawaz?s political career, says PM

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/3ed98d52dfa829bd3b7636d3aee27eb7.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9My8yNC8yMDE4IDc6MDY6MTIgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1CSlYyZkt1MWsrN1gvcjlwS29Jbm5nPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi remarked that no one can put an end to the poli
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Morkel reaches 300 Test wickets as South Africa take leading edge

Morne Morkel claimed his 300th Test wicket, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day, March 23, 2018/AFP CAPE TOWN: Fast bowler Morne Morkel took his 300th Test wicket as South Africa bowled themselves into a strong position on the second day of the third Test against Australia at Newlands on Friday. Australia were 245 for nine when bad light ended play, 66 runs behind South Africa´s first innings total of 311. But it could have been worse for Australia. They were in deep troubl
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Russia arming Afghan Taliban: US general

General John Nicholson. Photo: AFP The head of US forces in Afghanistan has claimed Russia is supporting and supplying arms to the Afghan Taliban. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, General John Nicholson said he'd seen "destabilising activity by the Russians." The top US general claimed Russian weapons were smuggled across the Tajik border to the Afghan Taliban. However, he could not say in what quantity. In the past, Russia has denied such US allegations citing a lack of evidence. Bu
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PSL to come to Hyderabad next year, says CM Sindh

Cheif Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah while addressing an event in Hyderabad on March 23, 2018. Photo: Geo News screen grab1 KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah announced that Pakistan Super League will come to Hyderabad next year. Shah, while addressing an event in Hyderabad Friday night, remarked that the security situation of Karachi has improved tremendously.  ?However, let?s also focus on Hyderabad?s Niaz Cricket Stadium. PSL matches will also be played in Hyderabad from next yea
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