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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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Nokia phones look to the future, and to the past

BARCELONA/HELSINKI: Seeking to capitalize on their comeback over the past year, the makers of Nokia phones are expanding to include a premium Android smartphone, their first, and a remake of one of its biggest hits of the 1990s, the 8110 ?slider? phone. Set up by ex-Nokia executives who have licensed the famous brand, HMD Global -- as the year-old company is known -- has focused on mid-priced Androids and even sub-$100-priced phones since entering the smartphone market. Chief Executive Florian
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The Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy

Harvey Weinstein - File photo  The board of directors of The Weinstein Company said late Sunday the New York film and TV studio planned to file for bankruptcy after talks to sell it collapsed, several media outlets reported. The company had been seeking a deal that would spare it from bankruptcy after more than 70 women accused film producer Harvey Weinstein, its ex-chairman and once one of Hollywood's most influential men, of sexual misconduct including rape. Weinstein denies having non-conse
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Nawaz, Shehbaz busy filling their pockets, says Imran

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/a52160cc4cd0c3948a3d1de35740d57c.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yNi8yMDE4IDY6NDk6NTMgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT15dUJaOXF0Zk1jWlExQXhUaUlHbFNnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Monday levelled corruption allegations against deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif. Speaking to the media outside an anti-terrorism court (AT
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Winless Lahore Qalandars face Karachi Kings in epic showdown

DUBAI: Lahore Qalandars, still searching for their first win of this season, meet Karachi Kings in an epic rivalry tonight in Dubai.  After finishing at the bottom of the table in both the previous editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore kicked off this season determined to end their losing streak. However, the nightmare continued as Multan Sultans beat them by 43 runs and Quetta Gladiators outclassed them by 9 wickets.  Karachi Kings, who revamped their squad this year, had a flyi
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Sridevi's autopsy complete, body to be flown back to Mumbai today

geo_embedgallery Gallery photos: Indian media DUBAI: The autopsy of Indian actress Sridevi, who passed away on Sunday after suffering from a massive cardiac arrest, was completed today, Khaleej Times reported. Her body is expected to be flown back to India later today after her family receives the laboratory reports conducted by Dubai's General Department of Forensic Evidence. The actress was in Dubai with her family, including husband Boney Kapo
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Talks for reconciliation: MQM-P?s Tessori meets Rabita Committee leaders

Kamran Tessori. Photo: File KARACHI: The series of talks has resumed for reunion between the divided factions of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan as the PIB faction leader, Kamran Tessori, met the Rabita Committee group Sunday night. While speaking to the media following the meeting, Tessori said there was a positive turn in talks with leaders of the Bahadurabad faction. He said they would make all out efforts to end conflict ?for the interest of muhajirs?. The leader of the Bahadurabad
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Samsung S9 launched with augmented reality features

A hostess shows up Samsung's new S9 (R) and S9 Plus devices after a presentation ceremony at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2018 - Reuters   BARCELONA: Samsung unveiled its new flagship smartphone on Sunday with a focus on augmented reality features as it seeks to keep its title as the world's biggest smartphone maker. The South Korean firm showcased the Galaxy S9 on the eve of the official start of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which comes after a year o
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Tallal Chaudry contempt case: Hearing adjourned tll March 6

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/3cd84d2820fd9f311e2e8d0d9572b383.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yNi8yMDE4IDU6MTI6MjggQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1vQ0NjNVZNc3VhVU1qNkhFS2dWTFp3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Video: Geo News ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned a contempt hearing against Minister of State for Interior Affairs Tallal Chaudry till March 6. The apex court had initiated contempt proceedings
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PTV, Parliament attack cases: Imran exempted from appearing in next hearing

Video: Geo News ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted an exmeption to PTI Chairman Imran Khan from appearing in the next hearing of violence cases related to 2014 sit-ins.  Judges, Kausar Abbas and Shahrukh Arjumand are hearing four cases ? attack on the state television building, Parliament and Junejo ? against PTI and Pakistan Awami Tehreek leaders. A notice for a permanent exemption from appearing before the court in the cases was issued to the prosection. The h
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Imran reaches ATC for hearing of PTV, Parliament attack cases

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/b74482e59e28686174cc309005990fcb.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yNi8yMDE4IDQ6NTA6MTQgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1MNjVveWRnNS9JUlMyRER2T2I2U0pRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Video: Geo News ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) commenced the hearing of violence cases related to 2014 sit-ins against PTI Chairman Imran Khan.  The ATC is hearing four cases ? attack on the state te
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Contempt case: Tallal Chaudry to appear before Supreme Court today

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/3cd84d2820fd9f311e2e8d0d9572b383.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yNi8yMDE4IDU6MTI6MjggQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1vQ0NjNVZNc3VhVU1qNkhFS2dWTFp3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Affairs Tallal Chaudry will appear before the Supr
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Ishaq Dar corruption case: NAB files supplementary reference

Former finance minister Senator Ishaq Dar. Photo: Geo News file  ISLAMABAD: A National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor on Monday filed a supplementary reference against former finance minister Senator Ishaq Dar in a corruption reference against him. Dar, a close aide of Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif, is accused of possessing assets disproportionate to his declared sources of income. A reference against him was filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in light of th
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Ashiana Housing scam: Bismillah Engineering CEO to be presented in court today

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/1be683fe35c08baede38bb9100a6d534.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yNi8yMDE4IDQ6NTA6NDMgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT13UXI2cmkveFErRXh0VERMU2plSDdRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bismillah Engineering, Shahid Shafiq, will be prese
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Imran to appear before court for hearing of PTV, Parliament attack cases

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan had submitted two pleas to the anti-terrorism court seeking acquittal and exemption from appearance on February 15, 2018. Photo: Geo News file  ISLAMABAD: PTI Chief Imran Khan will appear before an anti-terrorism court (ATC) today for the proceedings of violence cases related to 2014 sit-ins. The ATC is hearing four cases ? attack on the state television building, Parliament and Junejo ? against PTI and Pakistan Awami Tehreek leaders. Imran's lega
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Israel?s Netanyahu to be questioned over 'graft': media

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: AFP file  JERUSALEM: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to be questioned as a suspect in a further case of alleged corruption and as a witness in another, Israeli media reported Sunday. The police, who have questioned the prime minister seven times since the beginning of 2017, in mid-February recommended the premier be indicted for graft, fraud and breach of trust in two other cases. The cases have fuelled speculation he could be fo
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Blast destroys shop and home in English city, six taken to hospital

Members of the emergency services work at the site of an explosion which destroyed a convenience store and a home in Leicester, Britain, February 25, 2018. Photo: Reuters   LEICESTER: An explosion destroyed a convenience store and a home in the central English city of Leicester on Sunday, injuring at least six people, officials said. British police said there was no immediate indication that the explosion was linked to terrorism. Pictures and videos posted on Twitter showed flames leaping in
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PM summons National Economic Council meeting: sources

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has summoned an important meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday, sources told Geo News. The meeting, which will be attended by provincial and federal ministers as well as NEC members, will hold discussions on a three-point agenda. The meeting is expected to discuss development budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as increase in development budget for Azad Jammu and Kashmir and FATA. A five-year economic plan spanning f
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PM summons National Economic Council meeting: sources

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has summoned an important meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday, sources told Geo News. The meeting, which will be attended by provincial and federal ministers as well as NEC members, will hold discussions on a three-point agenda. The meeting is expected to discuss development budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as increase in development budget for Azad Jammu and Kashmir and FATA. A five-year economic plan spanning f
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NAB summons PTI leader Aleem Khan

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Aleem Khan on Monday in relation to a corruption probe. According to the NAB, the PTI leader did not provide relevant documents. The anti-graft body has directed Khan to appear at its Lahore office in person. In response to the development, Khan?s spokesman said that a lawyer of the PTI leader would appear before the NAB on Monday. The spokesman said that the lawyer will submit all the record summ
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After Musharraf, there's no one to take care of Karachi: Wasim Akhtar

FILE photo: Wasim Akhtar KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar said on Saturday that after Pervez Musharraf, there is no one to take care of Karachi. The mayor was addressing a ceremony on the occasion of 'Clean Karachi Walk' organised at Sea View, Karachi on Saturday. Akhtar lamented that what's happening here is not seen anywhere in the world. "Garbage is being dumped in water, which has destroyed marine life. As long as a permanent solution is not sought to this issue, the city would not be
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Smith comes to the rescue as Kings restrict Zalmi to 131

DUBAI: A late onslaught by Dwayne Smith, including quick boundaries at the end, gave Zalmi a fighting chance after the Peshawar batting order collapsed in the face of aggressive bowling and fielding by Karachi Kings. Zalmi had lost 8 wickets for 79 runs, before Smith took charge and helped Zalmi score 48 runs in the last four overs and give Kings a 132-run target to win. This was Peshawar Zalmi's second-lowest total in any PSL match, their lowest score being 126 against Islamabad United in Dub
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Mourinho hails Lukaku as Man Utd fight back to beat Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku Photo: Man Utd Twitter    MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho hailed Romelu Lukaku´s ability to bounce back from a difficult start as the Belgian inspired a Manchester United fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Lukaku cancelled out Willian´s opener with his first United goal against top six Premier League opposition before crossing for Jesse Lingard to head home the winner 15 minutes from time. "I think he played fantastically well," said Mourinho on Lukaku´s performance. "Th
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Iraq court sentences 16 Turkish women to death for joining Daesh

BAGHDAD: An Iraqi court has sentenced 16 Turkish women to death by hanging for joining Daesh, a judiciary spokesman said on Sunday. Iraq is conducting the trials of hundreds of foreign women who have been detained, with hundreds of their children, since August by Iraqi forces as Daesh strongholds crumbled. The central criminal court issued the sentences ?after it was proven they belong to the Daesh terrorist group and after they confessed to marrying Daesh elements or providing members of the
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Sri Lanka leader reshuffles cabinet after local election rout

Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena addresses the nation during the Sri Lanka's 70th Independence day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka February 4, 2018. REUTERS 1 COLOMBO: Sri Lanka?s president reshuffled his cabinet on Sunday, appointing his prime minister as the law and order minister, after the governing coalition suffered a series of defeats in local elections earlier this month. The governing coalition of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the United National Party (UNP) bla
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