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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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Complete order of Supreme Court of Pakistan on formation of JIT

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN (ORIGINAL JURISDICTION) PRESENT: MR. JUSTICE EJAZ AFZAL KHAN MR. JUSTICE SH. AZMAT SAEED MR. JUSTICE IJAZ UL AHSAN   C. M. A. NO. 2939 OF 2017 IN CONSTITUTION PETITION NO. 29 OF 2016 ETC.   Imran Ahmed Khan and others.                                 Applicant(s)   Versus   Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan.                                        Respondent(s)   In attendance :                    Mr. Ashtar Ausaf Ali, A. G. f
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Two more suspects remanded, total 49 detained in Mardan lynching case

KARACHI: The city magistrate on Friday sent two suspects arrested in the Mashal lynching case on a two-day remand in police custody. Suspect Khayal Syed was identified by video clips by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), formed to conduct investigations in the case, while Ali Khan was arrested earlier by the police. The JIT had sought help from administration, students and teachers of the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, which helped the team land these video clips. More suspects have been
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Pakistan is going through revolution: PM Nawaz

KASHMIR: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that when his government came into power, load shedding in the country was at its peak, people were predicting that Pakistan would default in 2012 but today the country is going through a revolution. He said that the people of Pakistan are now tired of the day to day allegations.     Speaking at a ceremony in connection with breakthrough of right head-race tunnel of the Neelum-Jhelum power project. According to official reports, 92% construc
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PM condemns firing by Afghan forces on Pakistani census team in Chaman

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the "grave incident" of firing by Afghan border police targeting personnel of the Frontier Corps and the population census team near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Chaman. Terming the incident as "most unfortunate", the Prime Minister said the recurrence of such incidents was contrary to Pakistan's efforts for achieving peace and stability in the region. The prime minister expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the l
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London's Heathrow briefly suspends some flights due to 'security issue'

LONDON: May 5 London's Heathrow airport briefly suspended flights from one of its terminals due to a security issue earlier on Friday, a spokeswoman said. "Departures were suspended for a short time from Terminal 3 due to a security issue. We are very sorry to any passengers whose journeys are affected," the airport spokeswoman said without elaborating. Heathrow is one of the world's busiest airports and the affected terminal mainly services long-haul flights, although it also offers some Euro
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India Supreme Court upholds 2012 gang rape death sentences

NEW DELHI: India's top court on Friday upheld the death sentences of four men convicted for the fatal 2012 gang rape of a Delhi student, an attack that triggered global outrage and national soul-searching about the treatment of women. The Supreme Court said the 23-year-old woman had suffered a "devastating hour of darkness" as it rejected an appeal against the death penalty, which was handed down in 2013. "If at all a case warrants the death sentence it is this case," said Judge R Bhanumati.
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North Korea accuses CIA of plot to assassinate Kim Jong-Un

SEOUL: North Korea on Friday accused the CIA of plotting with South Korea to assassinate the isolated country´s leader Kim Jong-Un, amid soaring tensions in the flashpoint region. The CIA and Seoul´s Intelligence Services have "hatched a vicious plot" involving unspecified "biochemical substances" to assassinate the hermit state´s young leader during public ceremonial events in Pyongyang, the Ministry said in a statement carried by state media.
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Women?s Cricket World Cup sees 10-fold jump in prize money

MUMBAI: The 2017 Women´s World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said. The 2013 Women´s World Cup in India, when Australia won its sixth title by defeating West Indies in the final, had just $200,000 on offer as prize money. "The ICC Women´s World Cup is the pinnacle of the women´s game and as such the players should be rewarded appropriately," ICC Chief Executive David Ric
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Pressure mounting on BCCI to name India Champions Trophy squad

NEW DELHI: India is coming under increasing pressure to name a squad for the impending Champions Trophy, with Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid joining calls for the cricket board to quit stalling. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) missed an April deadline for announcing a team, and will hold a special meeting on Sunday to discuss a potential withdrawal from the 50-over international tournament. But the powerful BCCI is facing mounting criticism over its stalling tactics, which
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While father carries son's body, ambulances reserved for cows in Uttar Pradesh

While cows are considered sacred in India and mostly in Uttar Pradesh, it seems like there is no value of a human, even after death. This bitter reality was realised by a man in Uttar Pradesh when his son passed away. After his teen son died at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh, this father was offered no transport to return home. In a devastated condition, the man carried his 15-year-old's body first on his shoulders and then on a bike in Etawah in the western part of the state till he reached his
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House Republicans repeal Obamacare, hurdles await in US Senate

The US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly approved a bill to repeal Obamacare, handing Republican President Donald Trump a victory that could prove short-lived as the healthcare legislation heads into a likely tough battle in the Senate. The vote to repeal former President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement, which enabled 20 million more Americans to get health insurance, was Trump's biggest legislative win since he took office in January, putting him on a path to fulfilli
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Liam Hemsworth to Star in Action Movie ?Killerman?

Liam Hemsworth has signed up to star in the independent action-thriller “Killerman” The shooting of the movie is planned for August. The film is being produced by John and Michael Schwarz, who teamed on “Hunter Prayer,” along with the Solution’s Myles Nestel. The Solution’s Lisa Wilson will be the executive producer. While the Solution is fully financing and handling international rights and will introduce the project to buyers in Cannes the WME is handling the domestic rights. Malik Bader
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Uber faces criminal probe over software used to evade authorities

The U.S. Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into Uber Technologies Inc's use of a software tool that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators, two sources familiar with the situation said. Uber has acknowledged the software, known as "Greyball," helped it identify and circumvent government officials who were trying to clamp down on Uber in areas where its service had not yet been approved, such as Portland, Oregon. The company prohibited the use of Greybal
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Brutal French presidential race enters final stretch

PARIS: French centrist Emmanuel Macron sought to cement his frontrunner status Friday on the last day of campaigning for the weekend´s election run-off after a bruising and divisive race. Pro-European Macron and far-right anti-immigration candidate Marine Le Pen have offered starkly different visions for France during a campaign that has been closely watched in Europe and the rest of the world. And the battle has only increased in intensity in the final days after a bad-tempered debate, with M
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This 'destroyed' pair of sneakers will only cost you $1,425

After ripped jeans and muddy jeans being sold for hundred of dollars, the fashionistas are up with something new. As though the fashion industry hasn't put us through enough in 2017, Maison Margiela is now selling "destroyed" sneakers for $1,425. Um.. yes! It's actually true. The sneakers — for sale at Neiman Marcus — with its distressed look and torn pieces of leather that appear stapled to the body of the shoe are worth more than you can even imagine. While the chunks of the sneaker's
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This stunning picture of Aishwarya Rai will leave you in awe

Who doesn't like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her majestic beauty? Well, Aish has just provided another reason for it. Aishwarya recently shot for a leading brand she has been endorsing for years and has left everyone in awe of her beauty. Shot by ace photographer Prasad Naik, Aishwarya's picture was shared on his Instagram page with a caption stating, "@aishwaryaraibachchan_fc #aishwaryaraibachchan @lorealmakeup #shoot #campaign In the picture, the former beauty queen is wearing a baby pink
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China Belt-Road project may top $500 billion: Credit Suisse report

BEIJING: China could pour more than half a trillion dollars into its Belt and Road Initiative, according to Credit Suisse Group AG. The plan could funnel investments worth $313-502 billion into 62 Belt-Road countries over the next five years, Hong Kong-based analyst Shen Hu wrote in a report. China may make additional investments of as much as $79 billion in 13 countries in Africa, she said. Most funds may flow into India, Russia, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, the Philippines and Pakistan, Shen and
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US State Dept seeks tougher visa scrutiny, including social media checks

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The US Department of State has proposed tougher questioning of visa applicants believed to warrant extra scrutiny, according to a document published Thursday, in a push toward the "extreme vetting" that President Donald Trump has said is necessary to prevent terrorist attacks. Questions about social media accounts would be part of the stepped-up criteria, which would apply to 65,000 people per year, or about 0.5 percent of US visa applicants worldwide, the State Department
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Delta apologises for 'booting' passenger off flight

Delta Air Lines apologised on Thursday to customers, who were forced off its flight last month, and said it would refund them and provide additional compensation. A video was posted online by Brian Schear on Wednesday, claiming that Delta "booted" him off a flight, along with his wife and two infants, due to overbooking.  "We are sorry for the unfortunate experience our customers had with Delta," the company said in a statement on Thursday. The flight was departing from Maui to Los Angeles on
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Fond memories with Indian cricketers, Gambhir an exception: Afridi

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has recalled fond memories of his friendship with several Indian cricketers, but noted Gautam Gambhir as an exception saying that the veteran opener had still not got over on-field altercation the two had a few years ago. In an exclusive column on the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the lead up to the heavyweight clash between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on June 4, Afridi said he has always enjoyed good relation
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Families of San Bernardino shooting sue Facebook, Google, Twitter

Family members of three victims of the December 2015 shooting rampage in San Bernardino, California, have sued Facebook, Google, and Twitter, claiming that the companies permitted Daesh to flourish on social media. The relatives assert that by allowing Daesh militants to spread propaganda freely on social media, the three companies provided "material support" to the group and enabled attacks such as the one in San Bernardino. "For years defendants have knowingly and recklessly provided the ter
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Here's how to beat the heatwave this summer

KARACHI: The ongoing heatwave is predicted to continue for three to four days, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated on Saturday. In view of the forecast of the possible heat-wave, doctors have appealed citizens to avoid going out during the heat wave and take all precautionary measures in this regard To avoid a repeat of the catastrophe in 2015 which claimed over 1,500 lives during a heat-wave that persisted for at least a week. You can use the following precautions to beat the
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'Smart' denim promises touchscreen tech clothes

A young man in a white t-shirt pulls on a dark blue denim trucker jacket, tucks his smartphone in an inside pocket and puts in-ear headphones in his right ear. He mounts a fixed-gear bike with flat, slightly curved wide handlebars. Riding through the streets of San Francisco, he occasionally taps or swipes his right hand over the left cuff of his jacket, as the directions he's listening to continually pop up on the screen of this advertisement. It's an ad from iconic US jeans maker Levi Straus
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Seven injured in cross-border Afghan shelling in Chaman

CHAMAN: At seven Pakistani citizens, including three children, were injured in unprovoked, cross-border firing and shelling by Afghan forces in Chaman early Friday, sources informed Geo News. The unprovoked fire by Afghan forces, using both light and heavy arms, began at 4:00 am and lasted until 6:30 am, sources said. Large contingents of Frontier Corps and Levies reached the area as soon as the vicinity came under heavy fire from across the border. Pakistani security forces effectively respo
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Proclaimed offenders among dozens held in Punjab

LAHORE/VEHARI: Police claimed to have rounded up several proclaimed offenders among dozens of suspects rounded up from various Punjab cities late Thursday. Police conducted search operation several areas of Vehari. The law enforcers claimed to have arrested 18 proclaimed offenders among 24 suspects during the overnight searches. Officials also seized a rifle, three handguns, several rounds and drugs from arrested suspects. Another search operation was conducted in Lahore's Sundarpur area, in
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