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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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Serena Williams eager to hit with big guns again

The 23-time Grand Slam singles winner is ramping up her return this week by playing in Indian Wells, her first WTA Tour event since she won the 2017 Australian Open INDIAN WELLS, USA: Serena Williams is through taking baby steps on the comeback trail after the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia in September. The 23-time Grand Slam singles winner is ramping up her return this week by playing in Indian Wells, her first WTA Tour event since she won the 2017 Australian Open. After a couple of e
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NAB KP obtain details of Imran's govt helicopter usage

ISLAMABAD: Following instructions from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Javed Iqbal, the accountability body's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wing has obtained details of Imran Khan's use of government helicopters from the provincial administration department, sources informed Geo News on Thursday.   Sources added that NAB KP was also provided the purchase agreement for the helicopters and also the rules and regulations for the usage of the aircraft. Earlier, the NAB chairman had directed the
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PPP divided over Senate chairman nominee

PPP is divided over nominating Raza Rabbani or Saleem Mandviwalla as the nominee for Senate chairman     ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is divided over the party?s nominee for the post of Senate chairman, sources informed Geo News on Thursday. According to reports, several party stalwarts have expressed their reservations over not naming Raza Rabbani as the nominee. There has also been resistance to naming Saleem Mandviwalla as the party?s nominee for the post. Sources add that
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PTI to stonewall PML-N's nomination for Senate chairman: Imran

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) will try to stonewall attempts by the ruling party in its efforts to appoint a Senate chairman from PML-N, said chairman Imran Khan on Thursday.  Addressing a press conference, the PTI chairman alleged that the current manner in which elections for the Upper House are conducted encourage horse-trading and votes are sold.  He further alleged that the secret ballot itself gives the opportunity to sell votes and not be held accountable.  Imran said P
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Pakistan producing surplus electricity: PM Abbasi

KARAK: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Thursday that Pakistan is producing surplus electricity, adding that it was the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif?s vision which is being fulfilled. PM Khaqan Abbasi arrived in the Karak district and inaugurated Neshpa Oil & Gas and LPG project. Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagara and other senior leaders of PML-N. On this occasion, the prime minister was briefed about th
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Pakistan?s first female two-star general on what it takes to be successful

Major Gen (retd) Shahida Malik  Pakistan?s first female two-star general, Major General (retd) Shahida Malik spoke with Geo Pakistan about rising through the army ranks. Malik, who was promoted as a major general in the army's medical corps in 2002, said in the army, only merit and not one's gender is considered important. In response to a question, she said women have to work hard, adding that professional women should also give a priority to their homes. "Throughout life one faces difficult
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Infidelity claim puts Indian bowler Shami's contract on hold

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and wife Hasin Jahan/File photo NEW DELHI: India´s cricket board has declined to renew fast bowler Mohammad Shami´s contract pending an investigation into "unsavoury" allegations that he cheated on his wife. Shami, who represented India during the tour of South Africa in January, has dismissed the accusations of infidelity as "part of a big conspiracy" to defame him. The Board of Control for Cricket in India dropped Shami from a list of contracted players unveiled W
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PML-N claims having majority to appoint Senate chairman

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday claimed of having a majority in the Senate to appoint the chairman and the deputy chairman.  The PML-N and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have increased efforts to gain support for appointing their nominees to the top positions in the Upper House. During a PML-N meeting chaired by the party Quaid, Nawaz Sharif, reports over efforts to gain support in the Senate were presented by Saad Rafique, Mushahidullah Khan, Ayaz Sadiq and Musah
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Five female Pakistani CEOs breaking barriers

Sima Kamil was appointed as the first female chief executive officer and president of UBL. Photo: AFP For years, men have dominated top posts in the corporate sector and influenced decision-making but women are challenging this trend and smashing glass-ceilings in Pakistan. Be it Sima Kamil, the first female CEO and president of a major Pakistani bank, or Shazia Syed, the CEO of Unilever Pakistan, women are assuming leadership roles and running organisations. Many women have had to overcome t
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'Queens of Karachi' gaining confidence with every chess win

Chess player Bushra Maqsood at SMB Fatima Jinnah Government Girls School, in Karachi, Pakistan. She says she loves playing with an opponent who can give her a really tough time. Picture taken February 24, 2017 - Thomas Reuters Foundation  1 Peering at the chess board from behind her spectacles, 14-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Maleeha Ali deftly put her opponent?s king in checkmate, winning her third victory in a row. With a score of 24-4, her team of blue-and-white uniformed teenagers from S
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COAS Gen Bajwa pays tribute to 'great Pakistani women'

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that the "great Pakistani women have a role and responsibility towards progress of Pakistan". The message was shared by Pakistan Army spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor on Twitter on account of the International Women's Day.  In the message, the army chief was quoted saying: We are proud of role and contributions of our women in uniform, back home and especially the ones who belong to martyrs? families. The gre
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Women vastly outnumbered at top global conferences: study

German chancellor Angela Merkel addreses the annual World Economic Forum on January 24, 2018 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. PHOTO: REUTERS Female speakers are outnumbered by men by three to one at Europe's top international meetings including the Davos summit and Munich Security Conference, a report revealed on Thursday. The survey of world leaders and businesspeople addressing top conferences over the last five years shows a "huge gender gap" with 74 percent of speakers being male, the Open So
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Juventus stun Spurs as Dybala caps fightback

Scenes at the final whistle/Champions League Twitter  LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino admitted Tottenham paid the price for "two big mistakes" as Juventus staged a stunning fightback to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 4-3 on aggregate on Wednesday. Juventus were on the brink of elimination after Son Heung-Min´s first-half strike put Tottenham ahead in the last 16, second leg at Wembley. But, despite being completely outplayed in the opening period, Juventus buckled down after the break
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Contempt petition against Nawaz Sharif maintainable, rules IHC

Former PM Nawaz Sharif. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared a contempt petition against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif maintainable for hearing.  Justice Aamer Farooq had reserved the decision on the petition's maintainability on Feb 26.  Accepting the petition, the court observed that the law does not permit violation of the code of conduct regarding the judiciary.  The IHC issued notices to the information secretary, Press Council of Pakistan and Pakistan Ele
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Resurgent Quetta Gladiators take on Karachi Kings tonight

DUBAI: After a somewhat lacklustre start to the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), Quetta Gladiators redeemed themselves when they beat table-toppers Multan Sultans in a dramatic chase Wednesday night.  Confident after their latest win, Sarfraz Ahmed XI will take on Karachi Kings in today's second game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With 3 wins and 3 losses, Quetta sit at fourth position on the points table. Karachi Kings, with 3 wins and only 1 loss, are at second spot
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Barbie unveils dolls based on inspiring women

New series of Barbie. Photo: Twitter US toymaker Mattel on Wednesday unveiled a new line of Barbie dolls based on accomplished women that include US snowboarder Chloe Kim, Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin and Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The toymaker announced the new dolls ahead of International Woman's Day on Thursday. Most of the new dolls are based on living women such as Chinese volleyball champion Hui Ruoqi, French chef Helene Darroze and British boxing champion Nicola Adams. Anoth
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Kidney diseases linked with diabetes, high blood pressure: Dr Adib Rizvi

SIUT founder Dr Adib Rizvi speaks on Geo Pakistan. KARACHI: People will continue to be affected by diseases of the kidneys if diabetes and high blood pressure is not treated, said the founder of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Dr Adib Rizvi. While talking on Geo News show Geo Pakistan on Thursday, Dr Rizvi said a number of factors cause kidney malfunction, one of them being a good diet. The SIUT founder was speaking on World Kidney Day that has coincided with International Wo
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Ali Jahangir Siddiqui appointed envoy to US: Sources

Ali J Siddiqui. Photo: File  The federal government has appointed investment banking expert and special assistant to the prime minister Ali Jahangir Siddiqui as Pakistan's ambassador to the US, sources informed Geo News on Thursday.  In August last year, Siddiqui was appointed as a special assistant to the prime minister with the status of a minister of state.  Ali J Siddiqui appointed special assistant to PM The special assistant will have the same status as a state minister
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Sangakkara, Jayawardene condemn anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka

Former Sri Lankan cricketers Kumara Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have condemned the anti-Muslim violence in their country Former Sri Lankan cricketers Kumara Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have condemned the anti-Muslim violence in their country that has killed at least three people and damaged dozens of mosques and homes. More than 200 homes, businesses and vehicles were set ablaze during three days of violence in Kandy, which erupted on Monday and escalated the following day when a Mu
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Warner hits out at 'vile, disgusting' wife jibe

Warner (L) claims a 'vile and disgusting' remark about his wife by South Africa's Quinton de Kock led to their ugly altercation SYDNEY: Australia vice-captain David Warner says he will always stick up for his family after claiming a "vile and disgusting" remark about his wife by South Africa´s Quinton de Kock led to their ugly altercation. Both players were punished Wednesday for the bust-up during the opening Test in Durban, with Warner fined 75 percent of his match fee and De Kock 25 percent
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Women happier to donate kidney to partner than men: study

Photo: File  PARIS: Women are statistically far more likely to donate a kidney to a partner than receive one, according to a study released Thursday to coincide with World Kidney Day and International Women?s Day. Based on European data assessed, 36% of women donate a kidney to their husband in clinically suitable cases. That compares with just seven percent of clinically suitable men donating a kidney to their spouse, said the study by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the Int
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British-Pakistani among 12 female artists featured on Google?s Women?s Day doodle

Google Doodle featuring 12 artists from around the world. Photo: Geo News screengrab Google is celebrating International Women?s Day by featuring doodles of 12 female artists, including a British-Pakistani, on its homepage. On Thursday, the search engine giant displayed interactive illustrations of artists from 12 countries, including the US, Japan, Pakistan and Mexico. According to Google, each story represents ?a moment, person, or event that has impacted their lives as women. While each ar
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War can only be fought by state, not individuals: Ahsan Iqbal

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CJP Justice Saqib Nisar orders FIA to present report on counterfeit drugs case

Everest Pharmaceutical's owner Chaudhry Muhammad Usman was arrested on March 6, 2018, from outside the Supreme Court. Photo: Geo News  LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar ordered on Thursday the DG FIA to present an investigation report on the fake performance enhancement drugs case. Chief Justice Nisar was hearing a complaint lodged by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) with the Supreme Court's Human Rights Cell against Everest Pharmaceuticals for m
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Treason trial against former president Gen (retd) Musharraf resumes

Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the treason case against former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf resumed on Thursday after a gap of nine months. Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Yahya Afridi is heading the bench which includes Lahore High Court Chief Justice Yawar Ali and Balochistan High Court Justice Tahira Safdar.  The bench, formed in 2013, is hearing the case of imposition of extra-constitutional emergency by Musharraf in November 2007.  As t
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