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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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West pursuing agenda against Islam, says Maulana Fazlur Rehman

PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Wednesday that West is pursuing its agenda to eradicate Islam. Speaking in the party's youth convention here, he said that the institutions have to change their line of thinking, adding that the establishment and bureaucracy should know that it is the United States? agenda to eliminate Islam. He said that the influence of immoral civilizations must be halted and the Pakistani youth are not a product of a depraved socie
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Fire dept declares Sindh secretariat fire mysterious

KARACHI: Chief Fire Officer issued a report on Wednesday of the fire incident which caused damage to the new Sindh Secretariat building on February 24, declaring it mysterious. The report stated that concerns were raised after taking a look at the entire incident. It further said that when the staff of the fire brigade reached the building the rear entrance door was opened and a huge quantity of papers and office record were on fire. The report mentioned that fire surprisingly spread to the s
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PAF raises new JF-17 squadron at Samungli

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force on Wednesday raised a new multirole fighter squadron equipped with JF-17 Thunder aircraft, said a press release by the PAF. The new squadron, based at PAF Base Samungli in Quetta, has been planted as No 28 Multirole Squadron. A ceremony was held at the base to mark the event, with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman present as the guest of honour.  ?We totally understand the kind of conspiracies the enemies of Pakistan continue to hatch but our r
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Sanaullah rejects allegations of corruption in Multan Metro project

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/bd6f475127df3a88042dc6336e505444.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yOC8yMDE4IDI6MzQ6MzkgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT0ydmJyU1dpbXNNTDBzbG9TamRna3pnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday once again rebutted corruption alleg
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India bids tearful farewell to Bollywood superstar Sridevi

Indian fans watch as the funeral cortege of the late Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor passes through Mumbai. -AFP  MUMBAI: Thousands of heartbroken fans and Bollywood actors paid their last respects to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor Wednesday following her shock death from accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel bathtub aged just 54. Huge crowds of mourners - some carrying roses, others holding photos of the late actress - lined Mumbai's streets to see their beloved idol embark on her last jour
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Relevant authority did not issue NOC for Imran?s Bani Gala residence, claims former local govt official

ISLAMABAD: The former secretary of a union council in Bara Kahu has said that a no-objection certificate (NOC) submitted by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan in Supreme Court related to his Bana Gala residence was never issued by the union council. Mohammad Umar in his reply to the apex court said the NOC is dated from the year 2003, when he was a secretary. The NOC is a computerised copy whereas the union council had no computer systems and work was done manually, Umar said. The C
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Kailash Kher didn?t know about Zayn Malik till he sang ?Teri Deewani?

British singer of Pakistani origin and former band member of ?One Direction? simply does not need any introduction, he can arguably be called a global music icon for youth. Interestingly, Indian classical singer Kailash Kher would not agree with that, in fact, he DID NOT even know who Zayn is! (no exaggeration!) So, the young musician had an idea to cover Kailash Kher?s mega-hit song ?Teri Deewani? and shared it on social media. The rendition was an instant hit, garnering more than 799k likes
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Bilawal criticises PML-N for electing ?controversial? figure as party president

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto on Wednesday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) elected a controversial figure as the party's president, who has yet to answer for different corruption allegations. The PML-N Central Working Committee (CWC) on Tuesday selected former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as lifetime Quaid (leader) of the party and Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif as interim PML-N president. The CWC meeting was held after Nawaz was disqualified as t
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Upon release from jail, Nehal Hashmi launches attack on NAB, conspirators

LAHORE: Having served out his one-month sentence for a speech he made as a Senator, Nehal Hashmi was released from Adiala Jail (Central Jail Rawalpindi) on Wednesday.  A visibly charged Hashmi said he had been made a victim of revenge for standing by Nawaz Sharif. He added that his life and livelihood were in the hands of the Almighty, not in the hands of the conspirators.  Hashmi who was disqualified from holding public office for a period of five years by the Supreme Court of Pakistan for th
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Stokes back in form, England level series against New Zealand

Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes struck rapid fifties, New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui, February 28, 2018/Getty Images Ben Stokes shook off any rust following an enforced break with his 11th ODI half century as he guided England to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second game of their five-match series at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday. Stokes only made his return to international cricket in the first match in Hamilton on Sunday after an incident outside a Bristol ni
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Indian media?s ?reprehensible? coverage of Sridevi?s death sparks outrage

Sridevi/File photo  Indian media is being widely condemned for its ?gross? and ?reprehensible? coverage of Bollywood star Sridevi?s death, which has sparked a backlash on social media. Initial rumours suggested that Sridevi had suffered a cardiac arrest. A post-mortem report later said the superstar died of accidental drowning in a hotel bath in Dubai. Following the news of the actor?s death, TV channels in India began covering the tragedy relentlessly, with some news programmes stooping to n
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Toys'R'Us in Britain 'winds down' after no buyer found

The UK division of troubled toy retailer Toys'R'Us is on the brink of collapse after failing to find a buyer - AFP  LONDON: The troubled British arm of US retailer Toys'R'Us is winding down its activities, administrators said Wednesday, threatening up to 3,200 jobs through store closures. "Following the failure to attract a buyer for the business... administrators are conducting an orderly wind-down of the company's store portfolio," said a statement announcing the collapse into administration
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Those who don't respect vote won't be respected in return: Nawaz

KOT MOMIN: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that those who do not respect the people's vote will not be respected in return.   Nawaz was addressing party supporters in Sargodha on a condolence visit to a party official.  Moreover, Nawaz termed as rigging the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan to not allow PML-N to contest the Senate elections from the party's platform. "This is unfair. This is what's being meted out to the largest political p
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Chaudhry Nisar has shown dignity, says Imran Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Wednesday that Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Chaudhry Nisar has shown dignity by saying that he won?t work under Maryam, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter. He was referring to the former interior minister and disgruntled PML-N leader's recent comments saying he cannot take orders from juniors.  Addressing the media, the PTI chief said the PML-N is attacking the Supreme Court, army and National Accountabil
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Saif Ali Khan's video of playing cricket with kids as Kareena, son look on is just adorable

Kareena Kapoor (left) and Saif Ali Khan with son Taimur (right). Photo: Indian media file A video of Saif Ali Khan playing cricket with some kids in a street in Udaipur has gone viral. The moments captured in the video are even more memorable as Kareena, dressed casually in jeans and a top, and son Taimur can be seen looking on while Saif is swinging the bat to hit the ball thrown by a child. According to a Times of India report, Saif has been shooting in a vill
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The coolest (and bizarre) celebrations you can only see in PSL

Incredible catches, low-scoring thrillers, swashbuckling batting and amusing celebrations - the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season has it all.  While the high standard of cricket being played in the tournament has us glued to our TV sets, the PSL has also given us many reasons to laugh out loud (and make memes, of course). From Imad Wasim?s 'Ronaldo' imitation to Imran Tahir's accelerated running, the camera caught many such hilarious moments which we decided to put together here: Po
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Bollywood celebs say farewell to Sridevi

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/bff2a4ffbed4f0fa36daad58be6aa8cf.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yOC8yMDE4IDg6NDA6MzYgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1HcmVDMnM3ZXVKYkdhN1NHVzF1djd3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Members of the Indian film fraternity said their final farewells to legendary actress Sridev
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SC seeks plan to curb illegal organ trade

Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar summoned on Wednesday recommendations to halt the illegal organ transplant trade in the country. Hearing the suo motu case on the issue, Dr Mirza Zafar informed the apex court that the national or provincial authorities responsible to stem the illegal trade do not have the necessary authority. When Justice Umar Ata Bandiyal inquired how authorities can curb transplants that take place at secret locations, Dr Zafar said
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Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators clash in Sharjah tonight

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/e1da63194782be1564683af11264c257.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yOC8yMDE4IDc6MzA6MzcgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1sOWpkZkJkWkRKN1o5WGVSandac1BRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] SHARJAH: Islamabad United take on Quetta Gladiators in the first match of the Sharjah leg of
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Ready to give proof of Khawaja Asif's money laundering to NAB: Imran

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/251e3702daf7113a4279e5a209d126a3.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yOC8yMDE4IDc6NDU6NTIgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1uMlFvRFRyNXlwVy9XdDNDeGxra2VRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he is ready to submit details pertaining to Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif's involvement in money laundering and corruption.
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Offshore companies: PML-Q leader Moonis Elahi appears before NAB

PML-Q leader Moonis Elahi after a court appearance in 2011. Photo: File  LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Moonis Elahi appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) today. The PML-Q leader remained at the NAB headquarters for around an hour.  The bureau had directed the PML-Q leader to appear before it as the Panama Leaks had revealed his ownership of two offshore companies. Elahi earlier appeared before NAB on January 30 along with his financial records
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Want to forget past and start new chapter with Pakistan, says Ashraf Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in 2015. Photo: Reuters  KABUL: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said on Wednesday that Kabul is ready for talks with Pakistan, adding that they want to forget the past and start a new chapter.  Calling on Pakistan to hold government-to-government talks, Ghani said the best place to hold peace talks is Kabul, according to Tolo News.  Ghani made the remarks during a speech at the opening of the Kabul Process for Peace and Security Cooperation which went under way
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Oscar nominees ride publicity bounce at box office

The Oscars will be held on March 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters  LOS ANGELES: Only one movie will take home the best-picture Oscar at Sunday?s Academy Awards, but several contenders have capitalised on their nominations by banking tens of millions of dollars over the past month at worldwide box offices. Steven Spielberg?s ?The Post,? a 20th Century Fox drama about press freedom, has enjoyed the biggest boost, adding roughly $91 million, or 63 per cent of its total, since it was named one of nine best
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Eyewitness claims Intezar's murder was premeditated

Intezar Ahmed, 19, was killed after the police's Anti Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) officials opened fire on his vehicle on Khayaban-e-Ittehad, DHA on January 13. Photo: Geo News file1 KARACHI: In a new turn in the Intezar-murder case, eyewitness Madiha Kayani has claimed that the 19-year-old's killing was premeditated.   Intezar Ahmed was killed after the police's Anti Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) officials opened fire on his vehicle on Khayaban-e-Ittehad, DHA on the night of January 13. In a recentl
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Two policemen martyred in attack on DSP's vehicle in Quetta

A scene of the incident. Photo: Geo News  QUETTA: Two policemen were martyred in a targetted attack on the convoy of a police officer Wednesday morning.  Rescue officials said the vehicle of DSP Hameedullah Dasti was attacked by unidentified personnel on Samungli Road.  The DSP remained unhurt but two police officials accompanying him were killed in the attack.  Sources said law enforcement agencies and rescue teams reached the site of the incident after the attack and launched a search and r
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