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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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ECP to set up 14,487 display centres for voters? lists

File Photo ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) intends to set up thousands of display centres across the country to show electoral rolls, starting March 26. According to the ECP, 14,487 display centres will be set up for the registration, correction or removal of names from voters? lists, with 7,928 in Punjab, 2,585 in Sindh, 2,545 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and 1,429 in Balochistan. The Commission said it had included in the voters? lists the names of every person who recei
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Zuckerberg says measures to prevent data fiasco 'taken years ago'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg during the II CEO Summit of the Americas on the sidelines of the VII Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama, April 10, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Files  Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and chief executive of Facebook, said Wednesday night the measures to prevent the Cambridge Analytica fiasco were "already taken years ago" but that he is "responsible for what happens on our platform". Cambridge Analytica, the British data analytics firm, is in the
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Social media's reaction on Zalmi-Kings encounter

LAHORE: Defending champions Peshawar Zalmi qualified for the Pakistan Super League final, as they beat Karachi Kings by 13 runs at the Gaddafi stadium. And obviously, the social media has no chill. Here is a brief compilation of how the tweetaris reacted to the match. 1) True that, Afridi  2) And in the end, cricket won 3) Ronchi had the last laugh 4) Well played skipper Sammy or ?? ???? ?? ???? 5) 'Phr bhi mai khela'
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Special memorial service to mark Pakistan Day held at Westminster Abbey

A Pakistan Day Special Memorial Service was held at the Westminster Abbey on March 19, 2018. Photo:  Pakistan High Commission in London  A special memorial service to commemorate Pakistan Day was held at Westminster Abbey on March 19, 2018. The Pakistani flag kept flying on top of the north tower of the Abbey the entire day, according to a press release issued by the Pakistan High Commission in London. Special prayers were offered for the strengthening of Pakistan-UK friendship and the well-b
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Two Americans, one Russian blast off for ISS from Kazakhstan

The Soyuz rocket carrying two Russians and an American to the ISS launched from the Russian-operated Baikonur facility in the steppes of Kazakhstan at 2:05 pm local time (08:05 am GMT). Photo: Reuters  BAIKONUR: Two astronauts, a cosmonaut and a ball set to be used in the forthcoming football World Cup in Russia blasted off Wednesday for a two-day flight to the International Space Station. NASA's Drew Feustel and Richard Arnold lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a five-m
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Chief justice watches Zalmi vs Kings match at Gaddafi stadium

LAHORE: It appears that the chief justice of Pakistan, Justice Saqib Nisar, is just as much a cricket fan as any other Pakistani. In photos tweeted by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the country's top judge could be seen enjoying the Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Photos showed the chief justice sitting next to Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi in the stadium's VIP enclosure. According to reports, the chief justice came to watch the match on t
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Gauri shares adorable photo of her ?snowmen? Shah Rukh and AbRam

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is vacationing with his family in Switzerland and fans can?t get enough of the adorable pictures Gauri has shared on twitter. A photo of Shah Rukh with his son AbRam as they get ready to go skiing captioned ?snowmen? is the cutest picture you?ll come across on social media today. Little AbRam looks super-cute in his ski suit as the father-son duo p
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Palestinian teen girl on trial for striking Israeli soldier reported to agree plea deal

JERUSALEM: A teenage Palestinian girl who was filmed kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank accepted a plea deal on Wednesday under which she will be sentenced to eight months in prison, Israel?s Haaretz news website said. Ahed Tamimi, 17, became a hero to Palestinians after the Dec 15 incident outside her home in the village of Nabi Saleh was streamed live on Facebook by her mother and went viral. Tamimi?s attorney was not immediately available to comment. The atto
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Pakistan wants to strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan: PM Abbasi

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, said that Pakistan wants to strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan. Photo: Geo News file  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that Pakistan wants to strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan.      The statement was made during a meeting of the premier with Afghan Ambassador Omer Zakhilwal in the federal capital earlier today.  "We want to strengthen ties with Afghanistan in areas of mutual inte
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West Indies qualify for World Cup with controversial win over Scotland

Kemar Roach celebrates the wicket of Kyle Coetzer , West Indies v Scotland, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, Harare, March 22, 2018/Getty Images HARARE: The West Indies snatched a spot at next year´s World Cup by edging to a five-run victory over Scotland on DLS method in Harare on Wednesday. The two-time World Cup winners were bowled out for just 198 batting first, but rain forced an early finish with the game in the balance and Scotland on 125-5 with 14.4 overs remaining. Jason Holder´s Win
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Israel admits bombing suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007, warns Iran

JERUSALEM: Israel for the first time admitted that it bombed a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007 and said on Wednesday the strike should be a warning to Iran that it would not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. The Israeli military released previously classified cockpit footage, photographs and intelligence documents about its Sept. 6, 2007, air strike on the Al-Kubar facility near Deir al-Zor in eastern Syria. It said the reactor was being built with help from North Korea and the f
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No material impact expected if Pakistan included in FATF grey list: Moody's

Moody's does not expect Pakistan's inclusion in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list to have a material impact on its external financing.  Pakistan had perviously been included in the list between 2012 and 2015 but managed to negotiate when its entered into an IMF program.  Moody's does not anticipate any disruptions on borrowing from multilateral sources.  The credit ratings service noted that a strong domestic demand was increasing pressure on Pakistan's external account while e
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Cabinet committee formed for reviewing names of people on ECL: sources

A meeting of the Federal Cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair. Photo: Geo News file  ISLAMABAD: A cabinet committee to review names of the people on the Exit Control List (ECL) was formed on Wednesday, sources informed Geo News. The decision was taken during a meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.  Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the media in Islamabad earlier today has said that the na
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Shehbaz next in line after Nawaz's disqualification: Imran

GUJRANWALA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan on Wednesday said that it was Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif's turn next after his brother, Nawaz Sharif's disqualification. The PTI chief was addressing party workers in Gujranwala where he was present to participate in the party's membership campaign. "We have to rid Punjab of the Sharifs in 2018," he said, promising party workers that PTI would provide relief to the masses if it comes to power in the upcoming general elections.   Imra
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Rani Mukherjee pens heartfelt letter for fans on 40th birthday

Photo: File Bollywood star Rani Mukerji has penned a letter to her fans highlighting the good memories and challenges she has faced during her 22-year journey in Bollywood. The letter penned by the actor on her 40th birthday (today) was shared by Yash Raj Films on their social media. Having worked in close to 50 movies over the years, Rani in her letter shared the importance of breaking stereotypes via films and her plans to continue changing mindsets about women in the future. ?It feels gre
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Shehbaz's turn after Nawaz disqualification: Imran

GUJRANWALA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan on Wednesday said that it was Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif's turn next after his brother's disqualification. The PTI chief is addressing party workers in Gujranwala. 
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Black Cap Taylor fit for first Test against England

Ross Taylor gets treatment during his century, New Zealand v England, 4th ODI, Dunedin/Getty Images AUCKLAND: New Zealand received a boost Wednesday, on the eve of the first Test against England at Auckland´s Eden Park, with confirmation senior batsman Ross Taylor is fit to play. Taylor, who has a Test average of 48.04, had been battling a groin injury and a stomach bug but captain Kane Williamson said he had completed a full training session without problem. "He´s good to go so that´s great
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Want to put Balochistan on the path of development: Lt-Gen Bajwa

Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa on Wednesday said he hopes to put Balochistan on the path of development. ?We want to put Balochistan on the path of development,? Lt-Gen Bajwa said while speaking at the closing ceremony of the Bolan Jeep Rally held near Mach area of Bolan district. The three-day rally organised by the Balochistan government and Head Quarters Southern Command concluded today. ?A unique collaborative model exists in Balochistan,? the commander So
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Won't accept caretaker PM not approved by Imran: Sheikh Rasheed

ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Wednesday said that a caretaker prime minister not approved by Imran Khan will not be acceptable.   Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed pictured while speaking to the media in Islamabad on March 21, 2018. Photo: Geo News    The veteran politician was addressing the journalists in a press conference in the federal capital.  "The caretaker government should be as per the nation's standards," he said, as he discusse
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Chaudhry Nisar's future in PML-N to be decided by party: Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: As differences between Chaudhry Nisar and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) continue to grow, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said the former?s future role will be decided by the party. ?Issues pertaining to the party are resolved internally and the future of Nisar will also be decided by the PML-N,? Iqbal said while addressing the media in Islamabad. Responding to a question regarding the caretaker government setup, Iqbal said Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi h
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Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan to share screen after a decade

Photo: File Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan will share the silver screen after a decade. According to reports, PeeCee and Salman will be seen together in Bharat directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The two have previously co-starred in films such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Salaam-E-Ishq and God Tussi Great Ho.  A report stated that Ali Abbas Zafar had met Priyanka in New York. "Priyanka has also worked with Ali Abbas Zafar in Gunday (2014) and shares a good rapport with him. This film
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MQM?s Bahadurabad, PIB factions can never be one: Irum Farooque

Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement member Irum Azeem Farooque remarked that the two factions of the political party, Bahadurabad and PIB, can never be one. Photo: Facebook/Irum Azeem Farooque  Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement member Irum Azeem Farooque remarked that the two factions of the political party, Bahadurabad and PIB, can never be one. In a video message on social media, Farooque lashed out at Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the convener of the party?s Bahadurabad faction. She lambasted Siddiqu
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Everything you need to know about Harry and Meghan Markle?s Royal Nuptials

Aside from the over 2,500 guests that will be attending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, millions will be watching on television screens and on live-streams online. Since the announcement of their engagement back in November 2017, plenty of rumours have been flying around as to who will be designing the dress, to who will be getting a royal invite to the most anticipated wedding of 2018. The Wedding Dress No wedding can be complete without a
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India warns against social media data misuse ahead of elections

Photo: Reuters India´s information technology minister on Wednesday warned against any abuse of social media in elections, following reports that a British consultancy improperly accessed information on millions of Facebook users to target US voters. India is due to hold a national election in 2019 and there are several states electing new assemblies this year and the next. "Abuse of social media including Facebook cannot be allowed to impact the fairness of elections," Ravi Shankar Prasad tol
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Suspect in Austin bombings is dead: police

Police investigate an incident involving explosives in Austin on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters A man suspected of a series of deadly bombings around Austin, Texas, blew himself up early on Wednesday on the side of a highway as police closed in on him, police officials said. Police had tracked the suspect to a hotel near Austin, the state´s capital city, and were following him when he pulled to the side of the road and detonated a device, killing himself, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley told reporte
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