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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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Trump signs budget deal after raising government shutdown threat

US President Donald Trump points to Congress' $1.3-trillion spending bill during a signing ceremony in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington. US, March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed Congress? newly-passed $1.3-trillion spending bill on Friday, ending several hours of confusion spurred by a tweeted veto threat that raised the spectre of a government shutdown. Trump said he had signed the bill, despite his qualms on some issues, be
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UK agents granted search warrant, enter Cambridge Analytica's London office

The offices of political consultancy, Cambridge Analytica, are seen in central London, Britain, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/Files LONDON: Investigators from Britain's data watchdog on Friday entered the London offices of a data analytics firm at the centre of a storm over allegations it improperly harvested Facebook data to target US voters, a Reuters witness said. About 20 officials, wearing black jackets with "ICO Enforcement" on them, arrived at the central London offices of Camb
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Musk deletes Facebook pages of Tesla, SpaceX after challenged on Twitter

Verified Facebook pages of Elon Musk?s rocket company SpaceX and electric carmaker Tesla Inc disappeared on Friday, minutes after the Silicon Valley billionaire promised on Twitter to take down the pages when challenged by users. Photo: Reuters file Verified Facebook pages of Elon Musk?s rocket company SpaceX and electric carmaker Tesla Inc disappeared on Friday, minutes after the Silicon Valley billionaire promised on Twitter to take down the pages when challenged by users. "Delete SpaceX pag
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Buildings display Pakistani flag to celebrate national day in UAE

Abu Dhabi's tallest building ADNOC Tower and Marina Mall showcased the Pakistani flag on March 23, 2018. Photo: Geo News  ABU DHABI: Buildings were lit up to display the Pakistani flag to celebrate the national day of the country in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.  Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Tower ? Abu Dhabi's tallest building ? and Marina Mall showcased the Pakistani flag.  The expression underlined the solidarity of the UAE and its people with Pakistan.  Celebrations
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Asma Jahangir, Dr Adeeb Rizvi among those given civil awards

Asma Jehangir and Dr Adeeb ul Hassan Rizvi were among the notable recipients of the civil awards conferred upon people from all walks of life for their services to the country in a ceremony held at at the President House on March 23, 2018. Photo: Geo News file ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday conferred 58 military and 73 civil awards on people from all walks of life for their services to the country. The awards were given on the occasion of Pakistan Day in a ceremony held at the
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Want to bring caretaker govt acceptable by all, says Shah

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Thursday said he will make efforts to suggest a caretaker government setup acceptable by all political parties in the country. Photo: Geo News file LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Thursday said he will make efforts to suggest a caretaker government setup acceptable by all political parties of the country.  In an informal conversation with journalists earlier today, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
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PIA rebuts ?fake? video of plane on fire

Screengrab from a video that went viral, showing PIA plane on fire The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday said a video showing a PIA plane making an emergency landing after catching fire is fake. ?No emergency landing has taken place anywhere. The animated video of an old PIA plane (not in use) caught with fire circulating in media is fake. We strongly condemn this malicious and criminal act to defame [the PIA],? the airline spokesperson said in a tweet. PIA plane cleare
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Explosion in Afghanistan's Helmand province leaves 15 dead, 51 injured

LASHKARGAH: A car bomb explosion in Lashkargah City in Helmand province on Friday evening killed 15 people and wounded 51 others, local officials confirmed. Helmand governor's spokesman Omar Zwak said the explosion happened close to a local stadium in the city. According to Afghan police officials, the explosion happened at the entrance of the stadium in Lashkargah after a wrestling match taking place at the venue had ended.   No group has claimed responsibility of the explosion.
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Explosion in Afghanistan's Helmand province leaves 14 dead, 44 injured

LASHKARGAH: A car bomb explosion in Lashkargah City in Helmand province on Friday evening killed 14 people and wounded 40 others, local officials confirmed. Helmand governor's spokesman Omar Zwak said the explosion happened close to a local stadium in the city. According to Afghan police officials, the explosion happened at the entrance of the stadium in Lashkargah after a wrestling match taking place at the venue had ended.   No group has claimed responsibility of the explosion.
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Power outage temporarily plunges parts of Karachi into darkness

A large part of Karachi plunged into darkness on Friday, March 23, 2018 evening as power outage hit different parts of the metropolis. Photo: Geo News file KARACHI: A large part of Karachi was temporarily plunged into darkness on Friday evening as power outage hit different parts of the metropolis. Electricity supply to the affected areas including Saddar, Kharadar, Lyari, Defence, Clifton, Pakistan Chowk, II Chundrigar Road, and different blocks of PECHS was restored soon after the outage was
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Afghanistan beat Ireland to qualify for ICC World Cup 2019

Afghanistan team celebrates during match against Ireland, World Cup Qualifiers, Harare, 23 March, 2018/ICC HARARE: Afghanistan, after losing their opening three qualifying games, upset the odds to beat Ireland by five wickets on Friday to qualify for next year´s Cricket World Cup. Asghar Stanikzai, coming back from a bout of appendicitis, hit an invaluable 39 not out off 29 balls to guide the Afghans to 213 for five in reply to Ireland´s 209-7. Afghanistan will join fellow qualifiers West Ind
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Power outage plunges large part of Karachi into darkness

A large part of Karachi plunged into darkness on Friday, March 23, 2018 evening as power outage hit different parts of the metropolis. Photo: Geo News file KARACHI: A large part of Karachi plunged into darkness on Friday evening as power outage hit different parts of the metropolis. The power outage, first reported by users around 7.30pm, affected areas including Saddar, Kharadar, Lyari, Defence, Clifton, Pakistan Chowk, II Chundrigar Road, and different blocks of PECHS. According to sources,
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Road to the PSL final: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United

It all comes down to Sunday when Islamabad United, winners of the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), take on last year?s winners Peshawar Zalmi at Karachi?s National Stadium for the 2018 trophy. This year?s edition has seen its fair share of thrills, from Kamran Akmal's blistering batting to Shaheen Shah Afridi?s five-wicket haul, to an unforgettable super over between old rivals Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. With the final just two days away, here is a look at the tea
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Sentence of Sindh prisoners reduced on March 23

Sindh government on Pakistan Day announced a 60-day reduction in the sentence of convicts imprisoned in the province's jails. Photo: Geo News file  KARACHI: Sindh government on Pakistan Day announced a 60-day reduction in the sentence of convicts imprisoned in the province's jails.  Inspector General of Prisons Nusrat Manghan made the announcement earlier today.  The reduction of sentence, however, does not apply to prisoners convicted of terrorism or the Pakistan Penal Code Rule 16. The 78th
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SBP denies issuance of Rs10,000 banknote

State Bank of Pakistan on Friday, March 23, 2018 refuted rumours circulating on the social media regarding the issuance of a 10,000-rupee banknote. Photo: Social media State Bank of Pakistan on Friday refuted rumours circulating on the social media regarding the issuance of a Rs10,000 banknote.  In a press release issued today the central bank stated that the 'existing banknote denominations satisfactorily meet the payment, settlement and other allied needs of the economy.'  The social
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Williamson achieves first of many expected NZ records

Kane Williamson celebrates a record 18th Test century, New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 2nd day, March 23, 2018/Getty Images AUCKLAND: Kane Williamson´s career has many more years left to run but the New Zealand captain reached the first of many milestones predicted of him since his breakthrough as a teenager with a routine shot in the first test against England on Friday. With a simple single from a deflection behind square on the offside, the quietly-spoken 27-year-old became his c
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Two dead as suspected Daesh gunman takes hostages in France

Photo: AFP At least two people were killed after a gunman claiming allegiance to the Daesh group opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in southwest France on Friday. A security source said the two were killed in the attack at a Super U store in the town of Trebes. Armed police were also responding to the earlier shooting of a policeman in the town of Carcassonne, 15 minutes drive away, which took place at around 11 am (1000 GMT). It was unclear if the two incidents were linked. In
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?Cherish memories of home?: Malala wishes Happy Pakistan Day

The child rights icon said she cherishes memories of 'playing cricket on rooftops' Malala Yousafzai on Friday posted a sweet message on Twitter reminiscing about ?fond memories of her home? while wishing her fellow countrymen on Pakistan Day. The child rights icon said she cherishes memories of ?playing cricket on rooftops,? as celebrations for Pakistan Day and the Pakistan Super League in the country coincide.
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Suspected Daesh gunman takes hostages in France

Photo: AFP A gunman claiming allegiance to the Daesh group fired shots and took hostages at a supermarket in southwestern France on Friday, a local prosecutor said. Security forces were responding to two separate incidents, one at a supermarket in the town of Trebes and the second, a 15-minute drive away, in the town of Carcassonne where a policeman was shot. It was unclear if the two incidents were linked. In Trebes, the man "entered the Super U supermarket at around 11.15 am and shots were
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Mahira Khan's character poster from '7 Din Mohabbat In' released

The first poster of Mahira Khan?s character in her upcoming film 7 Din Mohabbat In has been released and is in stark contrast with her last film, Verna. Mahira Khan appears to be playing the role of a joyful and frivolous girl named Neeli. Earlier this month, a poster of Sheheryar Munawar?s character was revealed. The colourful poster showed a quirky Sheheryar Munawar dressed
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Shehzad Roy awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Shehzad Roy received his second Sitara-e-Imtiaz. Photo: Instagram  Pakistani singer Shehzad Roy was awarded his second Sitara-e-Imtiaz today in Islamabad. Sitara-e-Imtiaz is Pakistan's third highest civilian honour, awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavours. Roy received his first Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2005 for his humanitarian work and excellence in public service
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Chris Evans may not play Captain America after Avengers 4

Photo: File Avengers 4 may be Chris Evans? last role as the ?first Avenger?. The actor, who has played the iconic role of Captain America since 2011, expressed his intention to step away from the role after the fourth Avengers film in an interview with the The New York Times. ?You want to get off the train before they push you off,? Evans said. He will be returning for reshoots in the fall, but it is expected that they will mark the end the road for Evans in the MCU. Evans will next appear
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Snapchat's new feature makes it easier to find your friends

Photo: AFP Snapchat is introducing a new feature which will alert users about what?s happening on their snap map. The new feature called ?Map Explore? will automatically show travel and location updates on users? snap maps when friends choose to share their location. The feature will also show explore updates for ?our story? snaps, including breaking news and other events from around the world. Snapchat said it?s introducing this tool to make updates easier to find. ?We made map explore bec
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Najam Sethi says half of PSL 4 matches will be played in Pakistan

PCB Chairman Najam Sethi. Photo: File  KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi claimed on Friday that half of Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches for the fourth edition of the tournament will be played in in Pakistan next year. Talking to the media during a visit to the National Stadium, where the PSL 3 final will be held this Sunday, Sethi said, ?You should trust me. I do what I say. Have finished one good news and am now giving the second?. Sethi said Lahore and Karachi h
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China urges US away from 'brink' as Trump picks trade weapons

Containers are seen at the port in San Pedro, California. Photo: Reuters China urged the United States on Friday to ?pull back from the brink? as President Donald Trump?s plans for tariffs on up to $60 billion in Chinese goods moved the world?s two largest economies closer to a trade war. The escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington sent shivers through financial markets as investors foresaw dire consequences for the global economy if trade barriers start going up. Trump is planning
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