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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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PTI announces campaign 'to recover man exposing corruption in Multan metro'

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announced on Sunday a campaign for the 'recovery' of Faisal Subhan, alleging that he went missing after exposing corruption involving Chief Minister Punjab in Multan metro project. A PTI session was held under Chairman Imran Khan, where he demanded an inquiry into the disappearance of Subhan, who allegedly revealed the corruption in front of Chinese officials. Later, Imran Khan took to Twitter to express his opinion on the matter. The PTI chairman said that
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Hussain Talat fires Islamabad United to thrilling win over Multan

Hussain Talat (R) finishes the job for Islamabad United  DUBAI: A brilliant batting display by Hussain Talat took Islamabad United home in chase of 114 against Multan Sultans in Dubai on Saturday. The 22-year-old smashed 48 not out off 34 balls to rescue the Reds from Imran Tahir's magical spell and clinch a 5-wicket win for his team. He was helped along by Faheem Ashraf who put up 12 runs from 20 balls. 2nd innings 
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Lahore police arrest man for alleged torture of minor maid

LAHORE: Police on Sunday arrested a man accused of torturing a minor maid employed at his house. The maid is now in the custody of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau which said it has contacted its parents too. The department has announced to provide medical and legal aid to the minor. According to neighbours, they found the maid crying on the road and took her to the police station. She was then handed over to child protection services. According to the minor, she was burnt and
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Taylor, Santner heroics get New Zealand home over England

Mitchell Santner struck Adil Rashid for consecutive sixes, New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton, February 25, 2018/Getty Images HAMILTON: A century by Ross Taylor and lusty late hitting by Mitch Santner delivered a last-over victory to New Zealand against England in their first one-day international in Hamilton on Sunday. In a match filled with twists and turns, the outcome hung in the balance until Santer smacked a six in the final over to get New Zealand home with four balls to spare. R
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Multan remove openers as Islamabad chase 114

DUBAI: Islamabad United restricted Multan Sultans to 113 as the ball swung in Dubai following light rain. Coming into the chase, Islamabad lost Luke Ronchi for a three-ball duck off a beautiful delivery by Mohammad Irfan. Imran Tahir removed Sahibzada Farhan with a gem of a delivery, as Islamabad were left two down for 37. 1st innings 
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Xi poised to extend power as China set to lift term limits

Xi Jinping, who is also party chief and seen as the country's most formidable ruler since Mao Zedong, has been president since 2013. ? Reuters BEIJING: Xi Jinping, China's most powerful leader for decades, could stay in office indefinitely after the Communist Party called for the removal of presidential term limits. Xi, who is also party chief and seen as the country's most formidable ruler since Mao Zedong, has been president since 2013 and the 64-year-old leader would have to step down in 20
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Mountaineer attempts first winter solo summit on K2

Denis Urubko, 44, was part of a team of Polish mountaineers attempting to be the first to scale the 8,611-metre (28,251 feet) K2 in winter, but broke away from the group after a series of disagreements-Photo: Facebook ISLAMABAD: a Russian-Polish mountaineer has launched the first solo attempt to summit Pakistan´s K2 -- the world´s second-highest park -- during winter, in what fellow climbers described as a reckless decision. Denis Urubko, 44, was part of a team of Polish mountaineers attemptin
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Aerial firing at Karachi?s Shahra-e-Faisal: Suspect yet to be caught

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/d603d377729658ecf40486ec7dd75310.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yNS8yMDE4IDExOjExOjA5IEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9YnJ4WVRDeWY2NURnQ3lrL0NmdC9tUT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] KARACHI: A man firing shots on Shahra-e-Faisal is still at large and yet to be apprehended b
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Rumman removes Sangakkara after rain abates

Toss DUBAI: Islamabad United won the toss and opted to bowl against Multan Sultans today in Dubai, after the rain delayed the start of the match. Rumman Raees struck early in swinging conditions to remove Kumar Sangakkara for 6. Multan, riding high on two successive wins in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut, beat defending champions Peshawar Zalmi by seven wickets in the opening match of the PSL and then outclassed Lahore Qalandars by 43 runs in their second match. Islamabad United
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Nawaz, Shehbaz meet at Jati Umra, discuss political situation

JATI UMRA: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif called on former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday and discussed the current political situation of the country. In the meeting here, both Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leaders discussed the contemporary situation of ongoing politics among other matters. In a statement, CM Punjab Shehbaz said that the faces of those levelling baseless allegations have been exposed. ?Niazi is the captain of liars,? remarked Shehbaz Sharif. The Pakistan Tehree
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Aitzaz Ahsan slams Shehbaz for provoking protest over Cheema?s arrest

Talking to newsmen here, Ahsan called the protest rebellion against the state and said the centre is also involved in creating the hoopla-Photo: File LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan on Sunday blamed Punjab government and Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif for provoking protests against the arrest of Ahad Cheema, former director of Lahore Development Authority. Talking to newsmen here, Ahsan called the protest rebellion against the state and said the centre is also involved i
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Six-year-old girl raped, killed by cousin in Lodhran

Photo: Geo News screen grab LODHRAN: The six-year-old girl raped and killed in the district was attacked by her cousin, the police revealed. During a news conference, Lodhran DPO Ameer Taimur said the son of Aasma?s paternal uncle first kidnapped the minor from her house on February 19, then raped her. The police official added that the accused, 18-year-old Ali Haider, killed the girl as she had recognised him. Haider then dumped the six-year-old?s body in a ditch near her house, which was
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Saad Rafique sends Rs5b defamation notice to Fawad Chaudhry

Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafique. Photo: File LAHORE: Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique issued a defamation notice of Rs5 billion to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry for levelling false allegations against him on Sunday. In a tweet posted Sunday, Saad Rafique demanded an unconditional apology from Fawad over his statements against the railway minister regarding Paragon Housing Society. During a news conference on February 22, Fawad had said that the whole
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Rohingya exodus still growing, six months into crisis

The Rohingya population has shrunk since the military crackdown, which has been called "ethnic cleansing" by the UN. Photo: AFP TEKNAF: Hundreds of desperate Rohingya Muslims are still pouring over the Myanmar border into Bangladesh every week, bringing harrowing accounts of torture and murder, six months after a military crackdown sparked the massive refugee crisis. One of the recent arrivals, Nur Mohammad, said his village in Myanmar?s Rakhine state was surrounded by Buddhist vigilantes for d
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Karachi Kings take on Peshawar Zalmi tonight

DUBAI: A rejuvenated Karachi Kings and defending champions Peshawar Zalmi meet at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium tonight. Karachi Kings, who had a lacklustre campaign in the previous two editions of the Pakistan Super League, went for a new look this season and it worked: they defeated Quetta Gladiators on Friday to claim a 19-run victory. Captained by Imad Wasim, the team benefitted from Colin Ingram who hit a blistering 41 off 21 balls, and from the skipper?s economical bowling aga
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High-flying Multan Sultans face Islamabad United today

DUBAI: Multan Sultans, riding high on two successive wins in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut, will take on Islamabad United in today?s first match in Dubai. Multan have so far been the most impressive side this season, beating defending champions Peshawar Zalmi by seven wickets in the opening match of the PSL and then outclassing Lahore Qalandars by 43 runs in their second match. Junaid Khan and Imran Tahir are at the centre of the attention with their brilliant bowling, and Kumar San
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Ashiana Housing Scam: Bismillah Engineering CEO remanded into NAB custody

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Sunday termed the Punjab government?s allegations on the apex anti-corruption organisation over former DG LDA Ahad Cheema?s arrest ?baseless.? Cheema, by misuse of authority and with criminal intent, is accused of awarding a contract of the Ashiana-e-Iqbal project of approximately Rs14 billion to Lahore Casa Developers ? a joint-venture which was ineligible for the contract. He is also accused of receiving illegal gratification in the form of
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Pakistan is my country, will return to it, says Dar

Former finance minister Senator Ishaq Dar. Photo: Geo News file LONDON: Former finance minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that he will return to Pakistan after his medical treatment concludes. Dar was visiting Begum Kulsoom Nawaz ? who is undergoing cancer treatment in London since August last year ? to inquire about her health.  "Pakistan is my country and I will definitely return to it," he said.  He said that he was presently receiving medical treatment in London and would return
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In pictures: 10 of Sridevi's most unforgettable performances

Bollywood diva Sridevi passed away early Sunday morning, Indian media reported, citing a massive heart attack as the cause of her death. She was 55. The actress was in Dubai with her family, including husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Khushi and Janhavi, to attend a wedding. Here are 10 of her most unforgettable performances. Sadma (1983)  As a girl, who after an accident regresses into childhood, Sridevi conveyed all the nuances of her character's predicament without getting over-cute.
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World mourns Sridevi ? an icon who left too soon!

Whirling and twirling to the music so perfectly that it looked as if she was born with the knowledge of tunes ? and, in the process, making us all swoon ? Sridevi was a name that rocked the Indian cinema. The world woke up Sunday morning to the news of the legend's untimely passing, at the age of 55, due to a "massive heart attack". Major celebrities, politicians, and other notable names took to Twitter to express their shock and grief. "I have no words. Condolences to everyon
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At least 14 dead in attack on Yemen counter-terrorism base

The site of a suicide car bomb attack outside a police forces camp in Aden, Yemen, November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Fawaz Salman/Files  ADEN: At least 14 people were killed and 40 wounded when extremist car suicide bombers and gunmen tried to storm the headquarters of a counter-terrorism unit in the southern port city of Aden on Saturday, security and medical sources said. Daesh, in a statement carried by its Amaq news agency, claimed responsibility for what it described as two ?martyrdom operation
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Democrats' memo charges Republicans trying to undermine Russia probes

Special Counsel Robert Mueller departs after briefing the US House Intelligence Committee on his investigation of potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein/Files  WASHINGTON: The Democratic minority on the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee on Saturday released a response to Republican charges that the FBI and Justice Department have abused the law in their investigation of possible ties
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Florida students take on NRA, set eyes on midterm elections

T-shirts hang on a fence near Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, US, February 23, 2018. REUTERS/Joe Skipper In the week since 17 of David Hogg?s classmates and teachers were gunned down in Florida, he and his fellow high schoolers have launched a movement that reshaped the gun control debate almost overnight and may influence the US midterm elections. Staring boldly into TV cameras, Hogg and other students who survived the Feb. 14 Parkland school massacre, have demanded
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Bollywood legend Sridevi dead at 55

Sridevi, one of the most notable actresses of Bollywood, passed away in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Indian media reported, citing a massive heart attack as the cause of her death. The actress was 55 years old. She was in Dubai with her family, including husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Khushi and Janhavi, to attend a wedding. ?This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is available
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Rebels in Syria's eastern Ghouta welcome UN ceasefire resolution

Abu Malek ? one of the survivors of a chemical attack in the Ghouta region of Damascus that took place in 2013 ? uses his crutches to walk along a street in the Ghouta town of Ain Tarma, Syria, April 7, 2017. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh/Files  BEIRUT: The two major rebel factions in Syria?s eastern Ghouta welcomed on Saturday a UN resolution demanding a 30-day truce across the country to allow aid access and medical evacuations. In separate statements, Jaish al-Islam and Failaq al-Rahman pledged t
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