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PPP rejects government's draft act on FATA: Zardari

LAHORE: Former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said that his party rejects government's act on Federally Administered Tribal Areas saying that PPP will fully back FATA representatives if they stage a sit-in in Islamabad. A delegation of former parliamentarians from FATA, led by Shahji Gul Afridi, called on the former president in Islamabad today. Zardari told the delegates that his party rejects 'Governor Rule and Permit Rule' in tribal areas.

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Iranians queue to vote as Rouhani faces strong challenge

Millions of Iranians queued up to vote on Friday, showing strong turnout in an unexpectedly tight election pitting President Hassan Rouhani, who wants to normalize ties with the West, against a hardline judge who says he has already gone too far. Voting was extended by at least four hours to 10:00 pm (1730 GMT) because many voters were still queued to cast their ballots, state television reported. Rouhani, 68, who swept into office four years ago promising to open Iran to the world and give it

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PIA to ground 'overweight' crew

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines decided on Friday to ground overweight crew and issued warning letters to seven staffers in this regard. [embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/c74fbae67a65503c100c12e945cd6c89.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8xOS8yMDE3IDY6MDc6MzggUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT0vc3RYMTdKbXVVUHhTUkZEdW9sdTBnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center]

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Instagram, Snapchat worst for mental health of young people: study

Instagram is the worst social media platform when it comes to affecting the mental health of young people, with Snapchat coming in at the second place, a recent study said. The study, conducted by The Royal Society for Public Health and the charity Young Health Movement, included responses from 1,479 people aged 14-24 on scoring popular apps on 14 issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, bullying and body image. "Social media may be fuelling a mental health crisis," the study said. In

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Unidentified attackers killed three labourers in Turbat

QUETTA: As many as three labourers were shot dead from firing by unidentified assailants on Friday in a remote area of Turbat, informed sources. The unfortunate incident occurred at Hoshab area of the district when the labourers were working on a road construction project.ย  CM Baluchistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri has strongly condemned the incident and reiterated that the government will foil any conspiracy against the progress of the province. Meanwhile, in Panjgor district an unidentified bod

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Which TV shows world is obsessed with? Let?s take a look

Despite us watching our favourite shows from different TV networks around the world, Netflix usually remains our go-to link to satisfy our urge of binge-watching. Predominantly basing its research on Google Trends data, HighSpeedInternet.com formulated a list of the most watched shows around the world. Surprisingly, the most-watched show isn?t a Netflix original and pretty easy to guess too. BBC?s Benedict Cumberbatch starer ?Sherlock? is the most viewed show around the world. Netfli

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What TV shows is the world obsessed with?

Despite us watching our favourite shows from different TV networks around the world, Netflix usually remains our go-to link to satisfy our urge of binge-watching. Predominantly basing its research on Google Trends data, HighSpeedInternet.com formulated a list of the most watched shows around the world. Surprisingly, the most-watched show isn?t a Netflix original and pretty easy to guess too. BBC?s Benedict Cumberbatch starer ?Sherlock? is the most viewed show around the world. Netflix

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'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe to star in apartheid jail break film

"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffeย is set to star in the epic story of a white anti-apartheid activist who escaped from one of South Africa's toughest jails, the film's producers said Friday. The breakout thriller "Escape From Pretoria" is based on Tim Jenkin's account of his dramatic escape from the notorious Pretoria Maximum Security Prison with his friend Stephen Lee in 1979. Jenkin, now 68, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for handing out leaflets supporting the then banned African Na

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Fresh talent: Coach Arthur thinks Pakistan in for ?exciting cricket?

EDGBASTON: Pakistan Cricket Head Coach Mickey Arthur said on Friday that it is an exciting time for him to rebuilt and restructure the cricket team. In a video interview released by the PCB, Arthur said: ?As much as Misbah and Younis meant to this green team, they were great leaders, for us now in moving forward there are batting positions available and we are hoping that some guys grab these positions and as I said it?s exciting to restructure and rebuilt.? He further said that the team had a

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Spot-fixing tribunal: Khalid Latif's counsel, PCB at loggerheads

LAHORE: The counsels of Pakistan Cricket Board and Khalid Latif exchanged heated words during the hearing of PSL spot-fixing tribunal on Friday. Badar Alam ? lawyer for Latif ? while speaking to the press said, the tribunal mistreated his client as he is not being given a proper opportunity to present his defence on the case. ?Colonel Mohammad Azam keeps interrupting and brings a new question whenever Latif starts giving his point of view on the case,? adding, ?we don?t accept the PCB court,

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No sign of Imran becoming PM in near future: Rana Sanaullah

LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Friday that there are no signs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf?s Chairman Imran Khan becoming a prime minister of the country in the near future. The provincial law minister was speaking to media outside the Punjab Assembly. [embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/dfe894294faf91c974530d9a1ad8721b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8xOS8yMDE3IDE6MDU6MjYgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1tdnROV

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Imran arrives at venue of Quetta rally

PTI chairman responds to crowd's cheers at Ayub Stadium, Quetta. QUETTA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has arrived at Ayub Stadium, Quetta, to address a public meeting, where he is also expected to make an important announcement. The preparations for the public meeting are all finalised, with separate seating arrangements made for the women participants. PTI Balochistan chapter's president, Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind accompanied Imran Khan to the stadium. PTI leaders Shah

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US artist Toby Keith to play in Saudi male-only gig as Trump visits

Country music star Toby Keith, celebrated in Middle America for his songs referencing communal drinking and patriotic fervour, will perform a free, male-only concert in Saudi Arabia as President Donald Trump visits. Keith -- who frequently performs for US troops overseas-- will play Saturday in Riyadh in a rare concert in the Saudi Arabia. Keith will share the stage with Saudi singer Rabeh Sager, according to an advertisement circulated online. "An Arabian lute and American guitar unite in a

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PTI flexes its muscle in Quetta

QUETTA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is demonstrating its political strength by holding a public rally in Quetta today, with an important announcement expected by party chairman Imran Khan. PTI Balochistan chapter's president, Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind accompanied Imran Khan to Ayub Stadium, where the rally is being held. PTI leaders Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Jehangir Tareen and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed are also present alongside the PTI chief.

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Staying of Jadhav sentence result of Nawaz-Jindal meeting: Imran

Imran Khan addresses a rally in Quetta on Friday, May 19 - Photo:@PTIOfficialย  QUETTA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has alleged that the Nawaz-Jindal meeting led to the staying of Kulbhushan Jadhav death sentence by the International Court of Justice. Speaking at a rally in Quetta, Khan said the joint investigation team (JIT), formed by the Supreme Court in Panama Leaks case, should investigate Sharif family's businesses outside the country. "The JIT should also investig

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Swedish prosecutors drop rape probe against WikiLeaks's Assange

STOCKHOLM: Swedish prosecutors Friday dropped a seven-year rape investigation into Julian Assange, a legal victory for the WikiLeaks founder who has been holed up in the Ecuadoran embassy in London since 2012. But British police said they would still arrest Assange if he tried to leave the embassy, saying he had breached the terms of his bail by refusing to turn himself in when an arrest warrant was issued in 2012. Friday was the deadline for the public prosecutor's office to either renew the

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8,000-10,000mw electricity to be added to system in 2018, claims Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that the next year 8,000 to 10,000 megawatt of electricity would be added to the national grid. The federal minister was speaking to media representatives after the National Economic Council?s meeting. He said that the development budget has been increased up to three times. The federal minister said that Rs1.80 billion have been allocated to the CPEC and related development projects. For the first tim

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Continuous trauma: Khadija forced to take exam alongside attacker

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/0e0a6e1f384ccd9663103a1079c10ccc.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8xOS8yMDE3IDEyOjEzOjM3IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9NDk0aE8vdGMvdDA2WTRZUlFMMWczZz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] LAHORE: After being stabbed almost two dozen times by her classmate and then seeing him released on bail, Khadija?s trauma seems never-ending as on Friday she was forced to sit for

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Wedding bells ring for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Following in the footsteps of the Queen and Prince Philip, Princess Diana, and Prince Charles, and Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry is also going to marry someone who is not from royalty. Well, any guesses? Let us inform you that it has now been confirmed Prince Harry is allowed to marry his divorcee girlfriend, Meghan Markle. The 32-year-old prince and his Californian-born girlfriend are now allowed to marry in Westminster Abbey, years after it would have been forbidden. See

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Wedding bells ring for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

Following in the footsteps of the Queen and Prince Philip, Princess Diana, and Prince Charles, and Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry is also going to marry someone who is not from royalty. Well, any guesses? Let us inform you that it has now been confirmed Prince Harry is allowed to marry his divorcee girlfriend, Meghan Markle. The 32-year-old prince and his Californian-born girlfriend are now allowed to marry in Westminster Abbey, years after it would have been forbidden. See

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Cyber kid stuns experts showing toys can be ยดweaponsยด

THE HAGUE: An 11-year-old "cyber ninja" stunned an audience of security experts Tuesday by hacking into a teddy bear via bluetooth to show how interconnected smart toys "can be weaponised". American wunderkind Reuben Paul may be still only in 5th grade at his school in Austin, Texas, but he and his teddy bear Bob wowed hundreds at a timely cyber security conference in The Netherlands. "From airplanes to automobiles, from smart phones to smart homes, anything or any toy can be part of the" Inte

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85pc areas to not face load-shedding in Ramazan: Abid Sher Ali

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said on Friday that 85 percent area will face no load-shedding in Ramazan, especially during iftar and sehri. Abid Sher Ali was addressing a power generation conference in Islamabad. He also reiterated the government?s stance that load-shedding occurs in areas from where electricity is being stolen. ?More load-shedding will occur in places from where electricity is being stolen,? he said, adding that those who pay their bills on

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Chinese military planes intercept US aircraft: reports

The WC-135. Photo: Wikicommons WASHINGTON: Two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American military plane over the East China Sea, media in the United States reported Thursday, citing US officials. NBC News reported that the US aircraft, a WC-135 Constant Phoenix, was conducting a routine mission in international airspace Wednesday when it was intercepted over the East China Sea by two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft. The WC-135 is a so-called "sniffer plane" designed to scan the atmos

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Uzma submits reply, reiterates she was forced into marriage

Photo: fileย  ISLAMABAD: Indian woman Uzma, who married Pakistani man Tahir Ali, submitted her reply to Islamabad High Court on Friday. In the 6-page reply, she has reiterated her earlier claims and said that she was forced to sign the Nikkahnama [nikkah papers]. The reply also claims that Tahir?s affidavit is based on lies. The reply was submitted by Barrister Shahnawaz on behalf of Uzma. The reply also requested that Uzma is allowed to travel to India as her visa will expire on May 30.

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ICJ verdict a big setback, says Shah

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/0b4eb9053b4e9201a028aa13af1316b6.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8xOS8yMDE3IDk6MDQ6MzIgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1kamwydWprM3RqQXl1VUt3QkcwLyt3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: The government should have sent the attorney-general to contest Pakistan?s case in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), said opposition leader Khursheed Shah on Frid

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