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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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Nowitzki ?disgusted? by accusations against Mavs

Dirk Nowitzki. Image via Reuters Video/Screenshot Dirk Nowitzki, who holds virtually every career record in Dallas Mavericks history, said he was stunned to hear accusations of serial sexual harassment in the team?s offices. Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday that numerous female employees were propositioned, verbally mistreated and touched inappropriately by former Mavericks president and CEO Terdema Ussery. The club fired human resources director Buddy Pittman this week after hearing that
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Riz Ahmed and Reza Aslan are coming to the LLF

Riz Ahmed and Reza Aslan will speak at LLF  Gear up for a riveting sixth edition of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) scheduled to kick off tomorrow (Feb. 24) at the Alhamra Arts Center, Mall Road. This year?s featured speakers include the Emmy-winning actor Riz Ahmed, Booker-winner Ben Okri and author Reza Aslan. Other panellists are journalist and novelist David Ignatius, historian Audrey Truschke, British-Pakistani food writer Sumayya Usmani, Iranian artist and curator Vali Malhouji, Ur
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Prosecution to proceed with Avenfield reference today

Nawaz Sharif (left), Maryam Nawaz (centre), and Captain (retired) Safdar (right). Photo: Geo News file  ISLAMABAD: The accountability court will conduct the supplementary reference in the Avenfield case against deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family will be conducted on Friday. A key witness presented by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), forensic expert Robert Radley, had told the court on Thursday that the Calibri font was available in 2005, albeit on a limited scale. Th
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SC to hear contempt case against Daniyal Aziz

Federal Minister for Privatisation Daniyal Aziz. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Azmat Saeed will conduct hearing today on the suo motu notice against Federal Minister for Privatisation Daniyal Aziz over contempt of court. The counsel for Aziz, Advocate Ali Raza, has requested a record from the apex court of the instances in which, according to the court, Aziz has given controversial speeches and statements. In a request submitted to the Sup
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German ex-priest jailed on 108 counts of child sex abuse

Thomas Maria B. in court in Deggendorf, Germany. Image: The Local via DPA BERLIN: A German former Catholic priest was Thursday sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for more than 100 cases of child sexual abuse and other offences. The 53-year-old will undergo years of therapy in a closed psychiatric institution before starting his prison term, a court in the southeastern city of Deggendorf ruled. Whether he will ever be released depends on whether he is still deemed a threat to societ
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TAPI project historical opportuntity to reestablish regional ties: PM Abbasi

Prime Minister Shahid Khan Abbasi and Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow shake hands after their meeting in Mary, Turkmenistan, February 22, 2018. APP/APP73-22  ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday said that the TAPI gas pipeline project was a historical opportunity to reestablish regional ties. Abbasi reached Mary, Turkmenistan, earlier in the day on a two-day visit to participate in the Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) gas pipeline project's ina
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Sanjay Kapoor spotted supporting Peshawar Zalmis at PSL 3 opening ceremony

DUBAI: Though Indian cricketers are not part of the third season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor travelled to watch the opening ceremony. Speaking to Geo.tv, Kapoor said he was "glad to be part of the PSL 3", noting that the spirits in the stadium were high. Sanjay, who is the brother of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, explained that he was in the city for his nephew's wedding, which was held two days prior in Dubai. He then chose to stay back for the faceoff be
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Depriving PML-N hopefuls of Senate tickets unjust, against law: Saad Rafique

File Photo ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Thursday said depriving Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) hopefuls of their party tickets in the Senate elections would be unjust and against the law. In his tweet, Rafique said Senator Raja Zafarul Haq is PML-N's elected chairman and that he has the right to issue party tickets. If there's even one less vote, he continued, the onus will fall on those making the unjust decisions. The railway minister claimed
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PM Abbasi in Turkmenistan for TAPI pipeline project inauguration

Prime Minister Shahid Khan Abbasi and Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow shake hands after their meeting in Mary, Turkmenistan, February 22, 2018. APP/APP73-22  ASHGABAT: Pakistan and Turkmenistan need to bolster their military and defence cooperation, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Thursday, as he met with the Central Asian country's president, Geo News reported. Abbasi reached Mary, Turkmenistan, earlier in the day on a two-day visit to participate in the Turkmenista
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Prisoner under custody dies in Karachi's Landhi Jail

KARACHI: A prisoner held in custody inside the city's Landhi Jail passed away Thursday night, police said, citing his drug issues. According to the police, the deceased was addicted to drugs and, consequently, the withdrawal exacerbated his condition, following which they decided to move him to a hospital. However, the prisoner expired on way to the hospital, police stated. On the other hand, the prisoner's brother alleged that it was police brutality that killed the prisoner. He claimed hi
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Security guard killed in Karachi's Mehmoodabad during robbery attempt

KARACHI: A security guard was shot dead during a robbery attempt Thursday night here in the city's Mehmoodabad area, Geo News reported citing police. Authorities said the guard was killed following resistance during the robbery. Two extortionists arrested On the other hand, two extortionists were arrested late night during an operation carried out in Pakistan Bazaar in the metropolis' Orangi Town area, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) said. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) for
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Let it grow, let it grow: Wahab Riaz's horseshoe moustache stole the show!

DUBAI: Fireworks, gymnasts, and live music unveiled the third season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) but quite possibly the most surprising (and funny) of all the welcoming moves was Wahab Riaz's new facial hairstyle. It blew away almost all Pakistani cricket aficionados, most of whom took to social media to debate whether the left arm fast bowler's horseshoe moustache suited him and, thus, was a delightful revelation or a cringe-worthy bombshell. Before we check out what the cricket crazy
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Government promotes 17 police officers to grade 21

KARACHI: The government on Thursday promoted 17 Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) officers to grade 21.  Shahid Hayat and Dr Ameer Ahmed Shaikh were promoted to the rank of additional IG. Others promoted to the rank of additional IG are Ghulam Nabi Memon and Najam Mirza. Meanwhile, 33 other PSP officers were promoted to grade 20. The officers included Asim Qaimkhani, Naeem Sheikh and Javed Akbar Riaz, who were promoted to the rank of deputy inspector general. Others promoted to the rank of
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Stylist Nabila tells makeup and hair trends to look out for this summer

Celebrity stylist and image consultant Nabila has come to our rescue as summers are approaching and humidity; the sworn enemy of our style and makeup, is in near sight. The stylist appeared on Geo News programme ?Geo Pakistan? and shared what is in these summers and what?s not. As for hair, the stylist said that the latest trend is about mid-length hair, commonly called a long bob. She said that unlike popular belief the layers don?t taper at the ends and don?t make hair look thinner if it?s w
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France 'manipulating' case against businessman sought over Sarkozy allegations: lawyer

Alexandre Djouhri leaves Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Britain, February 22, 2018. REUTERS   LONDON: The lawyer for a French businessman suspected of funneling money from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to finance Nicolas Sarkozy?s 2007 presidential campaign accused French authorities on Thursday of manipulating the case against him. Alexandre Djouhri, 58, is fighting extradition from Britain after being arrested on a European arrest warrant (EAW) at London?s Heathrow Airport
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Explosive device thrown into US embassy compound in Montenegro

Police sealed off the area around the US embassy compound-AFP PODGORICA: A suicide attacker blew himself up after throwing an explosive device into the US embassy compound in Podgorica, the Montenegrin government said Thursday. Authorities in Podgorica have not released any theories as to the motive for the early morning attack in Montenegro, which recently joined NATO. "In front of the @USEmbassyMNE building in #Podgorica, #Montenegro an unknown person committed suicide with an explosive dev
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Are Malaika Arora, Arbaaz Khan getting back together?

Fans were heartbroken when their favourite celebrity couple, handsome Arbaaz Khan and sultry Malaika Arora, had their divorce finalised in May last year, ending 18 years of matrimonial harmony. Unlike other harsh break-ups, the two enjoy a cordial relationship and are often spotted together on outings with their son. Rumours often run amok, linking the two with any potential partners, however, ambiguity shrouds the relationship of the couple. Despite the divorce, Malaika refers to herself as
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India producer association reinstates ban on Pakistani actors

A still from Raees starring Mahira Khan and Shah Rukh Khan  The association of India?s top producers has decided to uphold its ban on Pakistani actors, after it passed a similar resolution last year after Uri attacks.  President of the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association (IMPPA) told Indian media that the association had opposed payment of INR50 million to Fawad Khan for his role in a Karan Johar movie. IMPPA opposes casting Pakistani actors in Indian films, the president said. Far-
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Iran's Ahmadinejad calls for immediate free elections

Ahmadinejad remains popular, particularly among poorer segments of society who recall the large-scale welfare schemes he implemented during his 2005-2013 presidency-Photo: File TEHRAN: Iran´s hardline former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for the immediate holding of free presidential and parliamentary elections in a letter to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei published on Thursday. The call, from a man whose name is synonymous with the bloody repression of mass protests against his
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´Racist´ white powder letter sent to Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are due to marry in Windsor on May 19. LONDON: A letter with white powder was sent to Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle, the Evening Standard newspaper reported on Thursday, saying it was also believed to contain a racist message. The paper said that officers from the Metropolitan Police´s counter-terrorism command were called in after the letter was received on February 12 at a sorting office in St James´s Palace in central London. But analysis of the
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EU expresses satisfaction over Pakistan's progress in achieving GSP+ goals

ISLAMABAD: European Parliament's International Trade Committee (INTA) has expressed satisfaction on the progress achieved by Pakistan in enacting new laws and developing new institutions for implementation of 27 core conventions of GSP+ especially the National Action Plan for Human Rights. A meeting of INTA was held in Brussels to discuss the second Biennial Assessment Report of GSP+ where the parliament hoped that Pakistan would continue to engage with the EU and ensure to bridge implementati
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Nawaz, PML-N workers share a lighter moment in Islamabad meeting

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/bff3d905dac61956a9d3e1249f454eb5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yMi8yMDE4IDE6MzI6MTkgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1LaW1ITWFzSmJCeHRqTFhZNU1lbnd3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: These are testing times for deposed Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif b
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Indian surgeons remove 'heaviest recorded' brain tumour

File photo. MUMBAI: Indian surgeons who removed a massive brain tumour in a marathon seven-hour procedure said Thursday they believe it could be the heaviest ever recorded. Neurosurgeon Trimurti Nadkarni told AFP the operation took seven hours to complete and the patient required 11 units of blood. Santlal Pal, a 31-year-old shopkeeper, had been carrying around a tumour weighing nearly two kilos before the surgery on February 14. "It was an extremely daunting and complex surgery," said Nadka
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Shehbaz Sharif likely to be elected PML-N president: sources

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/a1ba9c1c1067338d6689da33839e7a4e.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8yMi8yMDE4IDE6MDk6MjkgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1wMytobXQxSkR5K2VPV29XdWRvVy9BPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif is likely to be elected the president of Pak
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Both Nawaz, Musharraf should be held accountable: Bilawal Bhutto

LAHORE: Pakistan People?s Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto on Thursday said that the law is not person-specific, adding that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and former military ruler Pervez Musharraf will both have to face accountability. The PPP chairman was addressing workers in Lahore, where he criticised Nawaz's statements following his disqualification as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief. The PPP chairman further said that the decisions of the Supreme Court will have to be consid
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