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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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Nobel prize winner hospitalised, wife found deceased in Illinois

Ei-ichi Negishi of Japan (R) and his wife Sumire Negishi (2nd R) are surrounded by his family members as he displays his diploma and medal after winning the 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry during the award ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, December 10, 2010. Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via REUTERS/Files A Japanese Nobel-winning chemist was discovered wandering in rural Northern Illinois and his wife found dead nearby, some nine hours after they had been reported missing from
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Student shot dead during robbery attempt in Karachi

File Photo KARACHI: At least one person was shot dead in a robbery-related case Wednesday night, with police arresting four suspects in separate incidents, Geo News reported. An A-level student was killed last night over resistance during a robbery attempt in the metropolis' Gulistan-e-Johar area, authorities said. In separate raids conducted by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in various areas of the city, police arrested four suspects, said Abid Ali Baloch, the superintendent of police for
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Commissioner Karachi-led meeting agrees on Rs 10 hike in milk prices

File Photo KARACHI: A meeting discussing milk prices, chaired by Commissioner Karachi, on Wednesday decided in favour of an upward revision worth Rs 10 per litre. Led by Commissioner Ejaz Ahmed Khan, the participants of the meeting unanimously agreed to bump up the price of milk from Rs 85 to Rs 95 per litre. A notification of the revised-up milk prices is likely to be issued today. In a statement issued late Wednesday night, Shakir Umar Gujjar, the President of the Dairy and Cattle Farms A
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Suspected Florida school shooter silent in court, judge enters not-guilty plea

Nikolas Cruz appears in a police booking photo after being charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder following a Parkland school shooting, at Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, February 15, 2018. Broward County Sheriff/Handout via REUTERS/Files FORT LAUDERDALE: A Florida judge entered a not-guilty plea for Nikolas Cruz, who faces a possible death penalty for a massacre at a high school last month that killed 17 people and triggered a nationwide walkout of students on Wednes
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Moin blames lack of partnerships behind Gladiators? loss

SHARJAH: Quetta Gladiators Coach Moin Khan said on Thursday that the team was chasing a ?gettable total? in their match against Lahore Qalandars but couldn?t pull off a win as the team wasn?t able to build big partnerships. Speaking in a post-match press conference, he said: ?We had four foreign batsmen, the plan was to chase the target which we unfortunately couldn?t.? Gladiators lost by 17 runs against Lahore Qalandars on Thursday. The coach refused to pin the blame of the loss on the pitc
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'ENOUGH': Student walkout sends message on gun violence

Students from Washington-area schools carry signs during a protest for stricter gun control during a walkout by students at the US Capitol in Washington, US, March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts  PARKLAND: US students spilt out of classrooms by the thousands on Wednesday, chanting slogans like ?No more silence? and ?We want change?, as part of a coast-to-coast protest over gun violence prompted by last month?s massacre at a Florida high school. The #ENOUGH National School Walkout was intend
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Zaman?s 94-run knock overpowers Quetta

SHARJAH: Courtesy opener Fakhar Zaman's 94-run knock, Lahore Qalandars defeated Quetta Gladiators by 17 runs in the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday.  Zaman with nine fours and six sixes at the strike rate of 188.00 led Lahore to 186 for 4 - the second highest total of the season. Wicketkeeper-batsman Gulraiz Sadaf's 42 runs off 27 balls in the middle-overs stabilised Qalandars' innings soon after the departure of skipper Brendon McCullum. Gladiators managed to score 169/6
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Tickets for much-awaited PSL 3 final in Karachi go on sale

The tickets for the much-awaited final in Karachi of the Pakistan Super League's third edition finally went on sale at the stroke of midnight on Thursday.  The tickets are available online at Yayvo.com and at 32 designated TCS Express Centers from 9am this morning. The tournament final will be played at Karachi?s National Stadium on March 25. The price range for the tickets is Rs1,000 to Rs12,000. The tickets are being sold on a first-come first-serve basis. Ticket details General Enclosu
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Hafiz Abdul Kareem, Kamran Michael sworn in as federal ministers

ISLAMABAD: Senator Hafiz Abdul Kareem and Kamran Michael were sworn in as federal ministers on Wednesday, according to an official press statement. The two ministers were administered the oath by President Mamnoon Hussain, said the official notification. Hafiz Abdul Kareem was given the portfolio of Ministry of Communication, whereas, Kamran Michael was handed over the portfolio of the Ministry of Statistics.
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Govt, opposition raise objections to delimitation

ISLAMABAD: Both the government and the opposition on Tuesday voiced their objections over the initial delimitation issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). 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. A special parliamentary committee, headed by Deputy Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed and formed to mull over the issue, rejected the initial draft and said delimitati
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Peshawar Zalmi, Darren Sammy foundation ink MoU

DUBAI: Peshawar Zalmi Foundation and Darren Sammy foundation inked an MOU for mutual collaboration at the Khaleej Times office in Dubai on Wednesday. According to a press release issued by the media department of Peshawar Zalmi, ?the two foundations from different ends of the globe decided to walk halfway through and meet up for one common cause, eliminating poverty, sharing happiness and giving children a better future through healthy activity including sports.? Peshawar Zalmi Foundation Cha
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At least six, including four police personnel martyred in Raiwind explosion

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/c9bd9ee2e16e2f28b049a095352cddf8.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9My8xNC8yMDE4IDQ6NDc6NDUgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1xUm4zT0ZyQytWUjRCcHpNSkFXVEh3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] LAHORE: At least four police personnel and two citizens were martyred in an explosion in the Raiwind area of Lahore on Wednesday evening, confirmed CCPO Lahore.  More than a dozen other people were injured i
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France wants proof before responding on Britain poisoning affair

PARIS: France on Wednesday said it wanted firm proof of Russian involvement in the nerve-toxin poisoning of a Russian double agent in Britain before it took any action in solidarity with the British government. In contrast to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump who assured British Prime Minister Theresa May they were taking her government?s views on possible Russian involvement extremely seriously, President Emmanuel Macron and other French officials have declined to m
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Watson, Roy lead Gladiators? 187 run-chase

SHARJAH: Opener Fakhar Zaman's 94-run knock off 50 balls lifted Lahore Qalandars to 186 runs against Quetta Gladiators in the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. Zaman with nine fours and six sixes at the strike rate of 188.00 led Lahore to 186 for 4 - the second highest total of the season. Wicketkeeper-batsman Gulraiz Sadaf's 42 runs off 27 balls in the middle-overs stabilised Qalandars' innings soon after the departure of skipper Brendon McCullum. First Innings Rahat A
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COAS visits Bahawalpur Corps HQ, lauds troops? operational preparedness

BAHAWALPUR: Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Corps Headquarters Bahawalpur on Wednesday, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations press statement. The ISPR press release said that the Corps Commander Bahawalpur briefed the army chief on the operational preparedness of the troops. The COAS appreciated the operational preparedness of the troops on the eastern border, said the ISPR. The army chief expressed satisfaction on the preparations of the Bahawalpur Corps troops to de
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Harassment of Pakistani diplomats, families in India continues unabated

A senior Pakistani diplomat was forced to stop his car and was harassed by unknown individuals on a busy road in the Indian capital-Geo News NEW DELHI: Two more incidents of harassment of officers and families of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi emerged on Wednesday, a day after the Foreign Office lodged a strong protest with a senior Indian diplomat stationed in Pakistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Tuesday, said the staff and their families have been facing harassm
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KP police arrests four involved in leaking NTS paper

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/d69b2ba0e21eab87eb67b22fbae746ea.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9My8xNC8yMDE4IDM6Mjg6NDEgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT01VUlVM0F1MmV0OS93VVRwOVNJMG13PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police arrested on Wednesday four people involved in leakin
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Iran says Tillerson firing shows US 'determined' to quit nuclear deal

TEHRAN: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's sacking shows that Washington is set on quitting the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran's deputy foreign minister said Wednesday. "The United States is determined to leave the nuclear deal, and changes at the State Department were made with that goal in mind - or at least it was one of the reasons," Abbas Araghchi said in comments carried by state new agency ISNA. US President Donald Trump announced Tillerson's departure in a tweet
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NAB directed to inform detail of charges to individuals in call-up notices

The details of charges, among others, against the accused should be included in the notice as it is the right of the accused, NAB chairman said ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Javed Iqbal on Wednesday directed the bureau to clearly write the purpose of call-up notices to people as an accused or a witness, a NAB statement said. The details of charges, among others, against the accused should be included in the notice as it is the right of the accused. Similarly, the wit
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'Tomb Raider' reboot tests Oscar-winner Vikander's star power

When video game character Lara Croft first debuted in ?Tomb Raider? on the big screen nearly two decades ago, she was a daring, action-superwoman embodying a role reserved for men. Now, with the same feminist spirit, the reboot starring Alicia Vikander and opening worldwide this week, spins the usual action-adventure tale, but also dives into Croft?s beginnings, portraying a heroine with an emotional life and personal growth. ?We show this journey of Lara when she?s not the action hero ... an
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Top US general in Afghanistan urges 'tired' Taliban to talk peace

General John Nicholson, who leads US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, speaks to reporters at Bagram Air Base. AFP  BAGRAM: Now is the best time for the Taliban to negotiate for peace, the top US general in Afghanistan said Wednesday, warning that an increased air and ground campaign against the insurgents would only get worse. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani last month unveiled a plan to open talks to end the 16-year-old war, offering to negotiate with the Taliban without any preconditions. So
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Govt focused on strengthening transmission network: power minister

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari chairs PPIB meeting in Islamabad/ Picture: APP ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Wednesday that current transmission network needs to be strengthened and made reliable to support the government?s aim of achieving sustainability in the system, according to a press release. The federal minister was chairing the 115th meeting of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) held here today. In the meeting,
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Rabada to appeal guilty verdict and keep series hopes alive

Kagiso Rabada is appealing the guilty verdict handed to him by ICC for breaching their code of conduct CAPE TOWN: Kagiso Rabada is appealing the guilty verdict handed to him by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching their code of conduct in a last-ditch bid to be able to play in the rest of the gripping test series against Australia. Fast bowler Rabada was found guilty of "inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player" after leaning with his shoulder into Steve Smi
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Britain to expel significant number of Russian diplomats: Sky News

LONDON: Britain will expel a significant number of Russian diplomats as part of its response to the poisoning of a former double agent in southern England, Sky News reported on Wednesday, citing unidentified sources. Sky reporter Alistair Bunkall said Prime Minister Theresa May would ?announce the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the UK.? ?Not as many as in 1971 but ?significant? I?m told,? he said in a tweet. Russia denies involvement in the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter in
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US consulate promotes Paralympics as part of sports diplomacy initiative

KARACHI: Acting Consul General John Warner welcomed around 70 differently-abled athletes as well as their parents and mentors from Para Sports Pakistan to the Consulate for a Paralympics Sports Diplomacy event on Wednesday, said a press release. The US consulate press statement said that the athletes participated in seven-a-side football, visually impaired cricket, and wheelchair tennis, along with American officers and Marines from the United States Consulate General in Karachi. The event was
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