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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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With gas and diplomacy, Russia embraces Cold War foe Pakistan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov welcomes Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif during his visit to Moscow on February 19, 2018. Photo: AFP As US influence in Islamabad wanes, Pakistan?s former adversary Russia is building military, diplomatic and economic ties that could upend historic alliances in the region and open up a fast-growing gas market for Moscow?s energy companies. Russia?s embrace of Pakistan comes at a time when relations between the United States and its historical ally a
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Owner of company manufacturing counterfeit drugs arrested

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cee0706a24ad1002b61bdaea13a1fcf5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9My82LzIwMTggNzoxNTowMSBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPUJUVnBHVFdhUWZuZkdwTjZFM25LWVE9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: The owner of Everest Pharmaceuticals, manufacturing fake enhancement drugs, was a
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SC accepts Tallal's request for digital record of contemptuous speech

Tallal Chaudry appearing in the Supreme Court during his contempt hearing. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: State Interior Minister Tallal Chaudry appeared before the Supreme Court on Tuesday in the contempt of court case against him.  A three-judge bench headed by Supreme Court Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan hear the contempt case against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader. The minister's counsel, Kamran Murtaza, said Chaudry has submitted his response to the show-cause notice by the court and asked
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Tehmina Janjua in US to hold dialogue with civil, military leadership

Photo: File Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua is on a crucial visit to the United States as part of an attempt by both the countries to work together. ?I think we?re in the beginning of a process with the Pakistani Government. We have a series of high-level exchanges, Foreign Secretary Janjua will be here in Washington for meetings tomorrow,? Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells said during her briefing on Monday. Delving into details regarding the meetings, Well said, ?Th
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CPEC important part of China's One Belt One Road initiative, says PM

The former Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Kathmandu on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Photo: Geo News   KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an important part of China's One Belt One Road initiative. Abbasi is on an official visit in Nepal, where he met with Nepal's former premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda in Kathmandu.  During a meeting with a deleg
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Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan suffering from 'rare disease'

Photo: File Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has revealed that he is suffering from a "rare disease". The actor took to Twitter on Monday to talk about his illness. ?Sometimes you wake up with a jolt with life shaking you up. The last fifteen days, my life has been a suspense story. Little had I known that my search for rare stories would make me find a rare disease,? he wrote. ?I have never given up and have always fought for my choices and always will. My family and friends are with me and we are
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MQM-P MPA rushed to hospital after overdosing on sleeping pills in Karachi

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cbf25a9dc2ff3f5c109718e4059c7c1d.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9My82LzIwMTggNTowNjowOCBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPW9LTDVjRmtzRW9kVDdKSHk1bG5EMFE9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] KARACHI: A Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan (MQM-P) MPA Shazia Javed on Tuesday was rushe
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SC to hear contempt case against Daniyal Aziz today

Daniyal Aziz. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed will resume hearing the contempt case against Federal Privatisation Minister Daniyal Aziz. On Monday, Aziz submitted his reply in the court, saying that being a parliamentarian he cannot even think of disrespecting state institutions. Aziz in his reply stated that he believes in the supremacy of the Constitution and respects state institutions, including the judiciary.
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SC to hear contempt cases against PML-N leaders today

Tallal Chaudry (left) and Daniyal Aziz. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed will resume hearing the contempt case against Federal Privatisation Minister Daniyal Aziz. On Monday, Aziz submitted his reply in the court, saying that being a parliamentarian he cannot even think of disrespecting state institutions. Aziz in his reply stated that he believes in the supremacy of the Constitution and respects state institutions, includin
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Saudi gives Air India overflight rights for its Israel routes: Netanyahu

An Air India aircraft takes off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, July 7, 2017. Photo: Reuters   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Saudi Arabia had granted Air India permission to fly over its territory on its new routes to and from Tel Aviv. There was no immediate confirmation from either Saudi officials or Air India. Netanyahu made the announcement during a briefing in Washington to Israeli reporters after he had met US P
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Oscars draw smallest-ever US television audience

Oscar acting winners Sam Rockwell, Frances McDormand, Allison Janney and Gary Oldman (left to right) pose backstage. Photo: Reuters   The Academy Awards attracted its smallest US television audience ever on Sunday, according to Nielsen data reported by Walt Disney Co?s ABC network, tracking a similar slide for other recent award shows and sports events. Live TV broadcasts remain relatively attractive for advertisers because watchers cannot skip commercials, with prices for Oscars ad spots clim
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Trump says he may travel to Israel for embassy move, Netanyahu calls out Iran

Netanyahu and Trump in the Oval Office on March 5, 2018. Photo: Reuters  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he might travel to Israel for the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem as he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front against Iran in White House talks. Trump?s decision for the United States to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the embassy there from Tel Aviv reversed decades of US policy, aggravated Arab allies and ha
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Daesh social-media operative nabbed by FIA in Karachi

The suspected terrorist. Photo: FIA  KARACHI/CHAMAN: A suspected terrorist belonging to banned global terrorist outfit Daesh was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Counter Terrorism wing on Tuesday.  Imran, also known as Saif-ul-Islam Khilafati, was operating the banned organisation's social media operations in Pakistan to target and brainwash youth active on the internet, FIA officials told Geo News. A Daesh flag, laptop, internet devices, and mobile phones were recovered du
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'Media ran comments out of context,? Daniyal Aziz says in reply in contempt case

Aziz was served a contempt of court notice on February 2 over his ?controversial speeches and statements made during television shows?-Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Federal Privatisation Minister Daniyal Aziz on Monday submitted his reply in the Supreme Court in a contempt of court case against him, saying being a parliamentarian he cannot even think of disrespecting state institutions. Aziz in his reply stated that he believes in the supremacy of the Constitution and respects state institutions, incl
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Way forward for Balochistan is through development, stability: Army chief

Army chief speaking to tribal elders. -ISPR RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said the way forward for Balochistan is through bringing about development and stability in the province, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).  The army chief is on a two-day visit to the province.  During the visit, General Bajwa also inaugurated work for the Turbat- Bulaeda road and performed the earth breaking for construction of Cadet College A
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Bushra Bibi was in iddat at time of Nikkah with Imran: journalist Umar Cheema

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/618039bbde47c90cd248452e5f0218d2.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9My81LzIwMTggNToyMzozNSBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPVZjYkxTNWc1UFNPVGZrNmNkWUVLWlE9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan married (Nikkah) Bushra Bibi on January 1, when
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Promotion catapults Bon Jovi back to top of US chart

Bon Jovi. -File NEW YORK: Bon Jovi has returned to the top of the US album chart thanks to a CD promotion, a triumph for a physical format in an era increasingly dominated by streaming. The New Jersey rockers' 13th studio album "This House Is Not For Sale," which had first hit number one on the Billboard 200 in November 2016, soared back to the top of the chart for the week through Thursday. The arena-packing band, who in April will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, saw a surge
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MQM-P to challenge ?non-transparent? Senate elections in ECP

Addressing media here, Sattar said MQM-P will also approach Sindh High Court and Supreme Court regarding the matter-Photo: File KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar on Monday decried attempts to restrict his party in the political scene through ?horse-trading? in Senate elections, saying he would challenge the results in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Addressing media here, Sattar said MQM-P will also approach Sindh High Court and Supreme Court reg
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Louvre brings ´unprecedented´ show to Tehran

The Louvre?s tour of Iran reflects France?s determined use of cultural diplomacy as it seeks to rebuild traditional ties with Iran/ AFP  TEHRAN: Journalists flooded Iran´s National Museum on Monday for the arrival of more than 50 artworks from the Louvre -- the first major show by a Western museum in the country´s history. The show reflects France´s determined use of cultural diplomacy as it seeks to rebuild traditional ties with Iran, even as their officials hold tense talks over political a
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Long range shooting championship kicks off at Pano Aqil garrison: ISPR

Commander Karachi Corps Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza checks a long-range rifle. -ISPR RAWALPINDI: The second All Pakistan Long Range Shooting Championship started on Monday at the Pano Aqil garrison, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).  Shooters from the armed forces, law enforcement and other departments will participate in the four-day championship.  Commander Karachi Corps Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza was the chief guest on the occasion, added ISP
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign $10bn mega city deal: source

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Cairo on March 4, 2018-AFP RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Egypt have set up a $10 billion joint fund to develop a mega city, a Saudi government source said Monday, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Cairo. The deal is aimed at developing the Egyptian side of NEOM, the futuristic project straddling Saudi Arabia and Jordan which was unveiled by Prince Mohammed last October as part of plans to diversify the kingdom´s oil-dependent econo
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Trump suggests Canada, Mexico could win tariff exemption

WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY: US President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to suggest that Canada and Mexico could win exemptions to his planned sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminium if the two countries sign a new NAFTA trade deal and take other steps. He made the comments as the United States, Canada and Mexico were wrapping up their latest round of talks on revamping the 1994 NAFTA deal, and as world shares dipped again, partly on concerns that Trump?s tariff plan could spark a global trade war
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Sri Lanka imposes curfew in Kandy after anti-Muslim riots

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka imposed a curfew Monday in a central hill station town popular with tourists after days of communal unrest that saw a man killed and Muslim businesses set alight. Police had been placed on alert in Kandy, home to famous tea plantations and Buddhist relics, to ensure that the "situation does not spiral into inter-communal conflagration," the government said. "The government appeals to all parties and especially the general public to act with responsibility and remain calm,"
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Porsche could build flying taxis, says sales chief

FRANKFURT: Volkswagen?s sports car maker Porsche could develop a flying passenger vehicle to compete with rivals in a possible market for urban air taxis and ride-sharing services, Porsche sales chief Detlev von Platen told a German magazine. ?That would really make sense. If I drive from (the Porsche plant in) Zuffenhausen to Stuttgart airport, I need at least half an hour, if I?m lucky. Flying would take only three and a half minutes,? Automobilwoche quoted von Platen as saying. Porsche wou
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Norovirus threat emerges ahead of Commonwealth Games

A Gold Coast school that will serve as a key residential and training venue for next month?s Commonwealth Games is to undergo sanitization measures due to a highly contagious virus which causes nausea and vomiting. The Southport School has been hit by the norovirus this term and will be cleansed before the athletes arrive for the quadrennial multi-sport event from April 4-15. The school has been ordered by Queensland Health to close from March 26-28, the last three days of the term. An outbrea
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