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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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Indian cricket board renews bowler Shami's contract

BCCI had withheld Shami´s contract after a series of allegations made by his wife, including corruption and even attempted murder NEW DELHI: India´s cricket board said Thursday that it will renew the contract of fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been accused of corruption, after it was initially put on hold. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had withheld Shami´s contract pending a review into a series of allegations made by his wife, including corruption and even attempted mur
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Peshawar Zalmi players to arrive in Karachi tonight

Darren Sammy poses with airport staff in Lahore before departure to Karachi KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi players will fly into Karachi tonight from Lahore, after the team beat Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings in the knockout games to qualify for the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018. The squad, comprising of both local and foreign players led by Darren Sammy, departed from Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport for Karachi.  English spinner Liam Dawson, West Indian opener And
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England's Strauss praises 'magnificent' Pietersen

The two have had a chequered history, with Pietersen admitting to sending 'provocative' texts to South Africa players about Strauss during 2012 series LONDON: Andrew Strauss has paid a glowing tribute to retired batsman Kevin Pietersen, revealing any animosity he felt towards his former England team-mate has dissipated. The pair have had a chequered history, with Pietersen admitting to sending "provocative" texts to South Africa players about then England captain Strauss during a series betwee
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Stallone confuses Bobby Deol for Salman Khan in shout out for Race3

If you're a fan of action movies, you probably already know Race3 starring Salman Khan and Creed2 starring Sylvester Stallone will be gracing the silver screens this summer and autumn respectively.  Promoting Race3, Salman Khan, a die-hard fan of Sylvester Stallone posted a video of the Hollywood icon promoting his movie, Creed2.  While Salman Khan's post got fans speculating if Sta
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ECP receives 52 objections on draft delimitation constituencies

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan confirmed on Thursday of receiving as many as 52 objections on draft delimitation constituencies. The ECP on March 5 issued the initial delimitation of national and provincial assemblies on the basis of the population census carried out late last year. Both the members of government and the opposition have voiced their objections over the initial delimitation. The final delimitation of constituencies will be completed by May 5. The ECP announced
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UK home secy appreciates Pakistan's role in war against terrorism

Chief Minister of Punjab Shehbaz Sharif pictured with UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd during a meeting held in London here on March 22, 2018. Photo: Geo News 1 LONDON: UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan's efforts and sacrifices in the war against terrorism in a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, said a press release issued by the chief minister office. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, including the security situation, hea
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Bismah Maroof, Sana Mir lead Pakistan to series win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan have climbed to the top half of ICC Women's Championship table with a 94-run win against Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI A brilliant 89 from captain Bismah Maroof and a four-wicket haul by Sana Mir steered Pakistan to a 94-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Dambulla, sealing the three-match series 2-0. Opting to bat, Pakistan saw a match-rescuing inning from Maroof after a rather slow start. The new skipper, who took over leadership from Mir after the Women?s World Cup 2017, hit a 90-ba
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'Many years' later, Indian Premier League to adopt DRS

India resisted the technology for years but finally adopted it in 2016, becoming the last Test nation to do so NEW DELHI: This year´s Indian Premier League will feature the Decision Review System (DRS) for the first time, organisers have said. IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the technology will be used when the eleventh edition of the cash-rich tournament gets underway next month. "Yes, this idea has been going around for many years," Shukla told reporters on Wednesday, according to
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Darren Sammy ? the champion who keeps winning Pakistani hearts

Darren Sammy ? the champion who keeps winning Pakistani hearts  Peshawar Zalmi skipper Darren Sammy is no stranger to taking his team to championships. The star all-rounder led the West Indies to two T20I World Cup wins, and lifted the glittering Pakistan Super League (PSL) trophy last year. This year as well, his team Peshawar Zalmi is in the finals, and he is just one more win away from becoming the champion captain (again). Sammy?s heroics are well-documented in the PSL. Along with his cr
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Williamson stars as England hit embarrassing low

Trent Boult was in devastating form, New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Auckland, 1st day, March 22, 2018/Getty Images AUCKLAND: Captain Kane Williamson´s unbeaten 91 set New Zealand up for a commanding lead after England were skittled for one of the lowest scores in their history in the first Test in Auckland on Thursday. At stumps on day one in the first day-night Test in New Zealand, the Black Caps were 175 for three and 117 runs ahead with seven wickets in hand. England were left red-faced
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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa calls upon Oman's defence minister

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa pictured with Oman's Minister for Defense His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al-Busaidi and Chief of Sultan's Armed Forces General Ahmed bin Harith bin Nasseer Al- Nabhani here on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Photo: ISPR1 OMAN: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Oman's Minister for Defense His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al-Busaidi on Thursday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa calls on Oman's defence minister

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa pictured with Oman's Minister for Defense His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al-Busaidi and Chief of Sultan's Armed Forces General Ahmed bin Harith bin Nasseer Al- Nabhani here on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Photo: ISPR1 OMAN: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Oman's Minister for Defense His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al-Busaidi on Thursday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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Man jumps or falls from public gallery onto floor of Dutch parliament: newspaper

AMSTERDAM: A man was injured on Thursday after apparently jumping or falling several meters from the public gallery into the chamber of the Dutch parliament, local media reported. De Telegraaf newspaper quoted eyewitnesses as saying that the man had been pacing about in an agitated state before tying something to a railing and then jumping off. Website Nu.nl cited a parliamentary usher saying that the man had tried to hang himself. His condition was not known. A public video feed of the spea
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PPP's Sherry Rehman becomes first female Senate opposition leader

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sherry Rehman was appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Senate on Thursday making her the first female to be given the post in Pakistan's Senate. A notification was issued by the Senate Secretariat in this regard on the directives of the chairman. On March 14, the PPP nominated Rehman for the post of Senate opposition leader. At the time, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had said the party was making history by nominating the first woman to lead t
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Mahira Khan's mother not talking to her after Zalmi defeat Kings

Many Karachiites were disappointed as Kamran Akmal's record blitz propelled Peshawar Zalmi into the Pakistan Super League final. As Karachi Kings were eliminated from playing the final at their home city on Sunday, many, including acclaimed Pakistani actress Mahira Khan?s mother, were not happy. ?My mother isn?t talking to me!! #KKvPZ,? the actor said on Twitter. Although, Mahira is a resident of Karachi she has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Peshawar Zalmi. Na
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Amir Khan, Faryal Makhdoom in talks for their own reality show

Photo: File After a very public fall-out and reconciliation last year it comes as no surprise that boxer Amir Khan and his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, are reportedly in talks for their own reality show. According to The Sun, ITV bosses want the 31-year-old boxer and his wife to take part in a Katie Price-style fly-on-the-wall series. An ITV source has claimed that the boxer, famed for his hilarious one-liners on the recent series of I'm A Celebrity, will ?make more great telly if they did a fly-on-
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Nawaz's government took record loans, says Imran

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Thursday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government took record loans in its tenure. Addressing a press conference at a private hotel on the state of the country's economy, the PTI chief criticised the government's handling of the nation's economic affairs.  The PTI chief lamented that the country's imports have been increasing and exports declining since long.  "Former finance minister Ishaq Dar mis-declared economic
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Nawaz's government took record loans, says Imran

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is addressing a press conference at a private hotel.  The PTI chief criticised the government over the poor handling of the country's economy.  "Nawaz's government took record loans," said Imran, adding that former finance minister Ishaq Dar mis-declared economic statistics to give an impression that the country's economy was improving. 
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India sent all proofs of diplomats' harassment in New Delhi: FO

FO Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal. Photo: File   ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson said on Thursday that India has been sent all proofs regarding incidents harassment of Pakistani diplomats and their families in New Delhi. During his weekly briefing on Thursday, FO Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal voiced concern over the treatment, saying Pakistan has lodged protests with India over these unfortunate incidents. He said Pakistani High Commissioner to India was in Islamabad for co
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Afridi against acquiring foreign players not willing to travel to Pakistan for PSL

Shahid Afridi played for Karachi Kings in the third edition of PSL LAHORE: After skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, all-rounder Shahid Afridi has also spoken out against acquiring foreign players who are not willing to travel to Pakistan for the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Afridi who spoke with the media here on Thursday said PSL franchise owners should refrain from drafting foreign players who are unwilling to come to Pakistan for the tournament. The former skipper said foreign players coming to Pakist
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Travel, tourism contributed Rs930.9 billion to Pakistan's economy in 2017: report

Russian climber Denis Urubko, French climber Elisabeth Revol, and Polish climber Adam Bielecki pose for a picture at the base of the Diamir Face of Nanga Parbat, Pakistan January 28, 2018. Photo: Reuters  The travel and tourism sector contributed Rs930.9 billion, that is 2.9 per cent of Pakistan?s gross domestic product (GDP), in 2017 and is forecast to rise this year. The direct contribution of travel and tourism in Pakistan is forecast to rise by 5.9 per cent to Rs986 billion in 2018, the Wor
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DC Gujranwala found dead in apparent suicide

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/029a5c6e3f4afdb173c26b9eae3317ec.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9My8yMi8yMDE4IDEwOjA2OjE4IEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9cW5EK3F3RUpEL3k2SnV5TnZuODVkdz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] GUJRANWALA: Deputy Commissioner Gujranwala Sohail Ahmed Tipu was found dead at his residence
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DC Gujranwala found dead in apparent suicide

Deputy Commissioner Gujranwala Sohail Ahmed Tipu was found dead at his residence, Geo News reported Thursday. Photo: Geo News screen grab1 GUJRANWALA: Deputy Commissioner Gujranwala Sohail Ahmed Tipu was found dead at his residence, Geo News reported Thursday. The initial report suggests that it could be a case of suicide, said the assistant medical superintendent (AMS) at the District Headquarters Hospital.  ?Upon commissioner?s request, when we reached the DC house, we found the body hangi
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JIT on Rao Anwar should work expeditiously, rules SC

Rao Anwar being taken into police custody on Wednesday. Photo: Geo News  ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court released on Thursday its detailed judgment in the Naqeebullah Mehsud killing case and wrapped up the suo motu proceedings after the appearance and arrest of primary accused, suspended Malir SSP Rao Anwar, a day earlier.  In its four-page order, the apex court directed the newly-formed joint investigation team (JIT) to work free of media reports and expeditiously conclude its investigation. "We
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Nawaz invites state institutions for consultation on democracy, national interest

Former PM Nawaz Sharif outside the accountability court today. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that he is ready to have a discussion with all state institutions as long as they are within constitutional limits.  He added that the discussions, which will not be personal, will cover the subjects of democracy, governance and national interest.  Speaking to the media on Thursday outside the accountability court, Nawaz said many matters regarding the
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