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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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Nawaz had to go, says Imran Khan

'PML-N made Nawaz party president when he was supposed to answer for money he has invested abroad,' Imran said-Photo: File LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said on Thursday that Nawaz Sharif had already been disqualified by the Supreme Court, hence it is no surprise he had to quit as president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). "Nawaz had to go," said Imran while addressing the media, adding that whether the PML-N crumbles or not is not the real issue. Imran further m
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Baldia factory fire case: Defence counsel cross-examine witnesses

KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday held another hearing of the Baldia factory fire case with the defence's counsel completing its cross-examination of the witnesses.  The blaze, which had erupted at Ali Enterprises in Karachi's Baldia Town on September 11, 2012, had claimed the lives of over 250 labourers. The prime accused, Abdul Rahman alias Bhola and Zubair alias Charya, were presented during the hearing of the case which was held in the metropolis' central jail. Another accuse
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PML-N Senate candidates declared independent by ECP

ISLAMABAD: In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's verdict disqualifying deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif as the party chief, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said the party's nominees can contest the upcoming Senate polls as independent candidates.   The apex court announced its verdict on petitions challenging the Elections Act 2017 on Wednesday, ruling that a person disqualified under Article 62 and 63 cannot serve as the head of a political party. The decision by the three-mem
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These Asian countries have the powerful passport in the world

European countries had the most powerful passports in the world for several years and dominated the Passport Index. That has now changed as two Asian countries are now leading the pack. In the Passport Index 2018, Singapore and South Korea are ranked at the top with a visa-free score (vfs) of 162 each. The second-ranking is occupied by Germany and Japan, while the United States ranks fifth alongside Canada, Switzerland and Ireland. Countries which saw an increase in rakings were Georgia (vfs
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De Gea stars as Manchester United settle for Sevilla draw

Luis Muriel's reaction to David de Gea save/UEFA Champions League Twitter  SEVILLE: David de Gea deflected the attention away from Paul Pogba with another spectacular display of goalkeeping as Manchester United came away from their Champions League last 16, first leg against Sevilla in Spain with a 0-0 draw on Wednesday. De Gea made two breathtaking saves to deny Steven N´Zonzi and Luis Muriel at the end of the first half at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, denying Sevilla a lead to take to England
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Somalia?s first forensic lab targets rape impunity

Lab technician Fadumo Jama Yousuf at the Puntland Forensic Center ? a new weapon against Somalia's rape epidemic. Photo:AFP GAROWE: The new freezers at Somalia?s only forensic laboratory can store thousands of DNA samples, although for now there are just five. The big hope is that they could be the start of a revolution in how the troubled Horn of Africa country tackles its widespread sexual violence ? provided some daunting hurdles are overcome. The first sample arrived at the start of the ye
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FO summons Indian deputy high commissioner twice in two days

Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh twice in two days to condemn yet another killing, this time of a labourer, during unprovoked firing by Indian troops along the Line of Control. According to FO, the labourer was working at a crushing plant in Rawalakot on the bank of a river in Pooch district when unprovoked firing by Indian soldiers claimed his life. A statement issued by FO on Thursday read that India continued to indulge in ceasefi
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Here's everything you need to know about PSL 3

PSL captains pose with the trophy at the unveiling ceremony in Dubai/PSL Twitter  As cricket fans from around the world get ready for the third edition of the Pakistan Super League, here?s a look at each franchise, their squads and their matches.  Lahore Qalandars Head coach: Aqib Javed Captain: Brendon McCullum Squad: Brendon McCullum (c), Fakhar Zaman, Umar Akmal, Dinesh Ramdin, Anton Devcich, Bilal Asif, Cameron Delport, Bilawal Bhatti, Aamer Yamin, Ghulam Mudassar, Mitchell McClenagha
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Saudi Arabia to invest $64 bn in entertainment in next decade

A Saudi woman takes a selfie during the first comic con held in Riyadh on November 25, 2017 - AFP  RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is to invest $64 billion in its entertainment sector over the coming decade, an official said Thursday, as the kingdom pursues a programme of social and economic reforms. General Entertainment Authority chief Ahmad bin Aqeel al-Khatib said the money will come from both the government and the private sector. The authority said earlier this week that more than 5,000 events are
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Low fat diet as effective as low carb for losing weight

Reducing either carbohydrates or fats from the diet shaves off excess weight in about the same proportion, claims a new study. Published in the journal JAMA, the study stated that the fundamental strategy for losing weight with either a low-fat or a low-carb approach is the same -- eat less sugar, less refined flour and as many vegetables as possible. Go for whole foods, whether that is a wheatberry salad or grass-fed beef. The finding puts an end to a long-argued debate about "what's the be
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USA end 20-year hockey drought, Russian curler admits doping

The US gold medal team celebrate after beating Canada to win their first women's Olympic ice hockey title in 20 years during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games PYEONGCHANG: America´s women broke an ice hockey gold medal drought stretching back 20 years on Thursday as a Russian curler admitted doping and was stripped of bronze at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. American skier Mikaela Shiffrin was denied gold in the women´s combined, while veteran team-mate Lindsey Vonn disappointingly bombed out of
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Scans to decide Lynn's IPL playing hopes

Chris Lynn suffered a dislocated shoulder while fielding, New Zealand v Australia, T20 Tri-Series final, Auckland, February 21, 2018/Getty Images  SYDNEY: Scans this week will decide if explosive batsman Chris Lynn can take up his lucrative Indian Premier League contract after he was injured in Australia´s Twenty20 tri-series win over New Zealand. Lynn dislocated his right shoulder while fielding in Australia´s 19-run victory over New Zealand in the tournament final in Auckland on Wednesday.
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Peshawar Zalmi take on Multan Sultans in PSL opener tonight

DUBAI: Defending champions Peshawar Zalmi will take on debutants Multan Sultans as the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) kicks off tonight amid glitz and fireworks in Dubai. Zalmi, captained by the fan-favourite Windies all-rounder Darren Sammy, picked up the PSL trophy last year after defeating Quetta Gladiators in front of an electric crowd at Lahore?s Gaddafi Stadium. The team has retained the essence of its winning lineup, with Dwayne Bravo?s addition a further boost to the squad
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Popularity of men?s salons on the rise in Pakistan

Nails are buffed, blackheads scrubbed and coffee sipped to the sound of clipping scissors inside the "Men's" salon in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, where a growing number of male patrons are set on revamping their style. Savvy entrepreneurs in urban centres have latched on to a new metrosexual trend: male beauty salons. While women in urban Pakistan have long enjoyed access to the care of beauticians and stylists, expensive facials and mani-pedis for men are becoming more common as disposabl
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Public waiting for report on change in Finality of Prophethood oath: Imran

PTI Chairman Imran Khan addressing the event in Lahore today. Photo: Geo News LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Thursday that what should have been revealed in 48 hours has still not been made public.  He was referring to the report of the committee investigating the amendment in the oath of elected candidates affirming the Finality of Prophethood. Addressing an event on the subject, Imran said claimed that the oath was intentionally changed by former prime min
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DG ISPR looking forward to PSL and Karachi final

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor tweeted on Thursday that he was looking forward to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the final of the tournament which will be played in Karachi. The third edition of the PSL commences today, with the first match between defending champions Peshawar Zalmi and new franchise Multan Sultans at 10 PM tonight (Pakistan time). The semi-finals of the tournament will be played in Lahore on March
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Friction between banned outfits claims life of militants in Afghanistan

Photo: File  PESHAWAR: Frictions between Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and its splinter group Hizb-ul-Ahrar led to the killing of a close aide of Hakimullah Mehsud and Baitullah Mehsud, and another militant in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. According to sources, Jihad Yar Mehsud had joined Hizb-ul-Ahrar a few days back. However, he and his fellow militant, Aleem Khan alias Umer Kamal, were killed during a clash between Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and its splinter group Hizb-ul-Ahrar. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar is led by Omar
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PML-N issues new tickets to Senate candidates

PML-N Chairman Senator Raja Zafarul Haq. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League?Nawaz (PML-N) issued on Thursday new tickets to the party?s candidates for the Senate elections. The party had to issue new tickets following the Supreme Court?s ruling in the Elections Act 2017 case on Wednesday after which Nawaz Sharif was disqualified as the party head.  Decisions taken by Nawaz Sharif when he was the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) president, including issuing tickets to Senate cand
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Country's survival linked with rule of law: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Mian Saqib Nisar said on Thursday that the judiciary is trying to rid society of injustice and provide swift and easy access to justice for the public.  Addressing members of the bar during a ceremony, the Supreme Court chief justice said everyone is on board that there should be rule of law in the country, adding that a strong judicial system and rule of law is necessary for the count
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Touch of Klaasen as South Africa beat India by six wickets

Heinrich Klaasen launches it out of the ground, South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, Centurion, February 21, 2018/BCCI CENTURION: For the second time in his short career, Heinrich Klaasen halted India´s cricketing juggernaut as South Africa won the second Twenty20 international by six wickets at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. Klaasen slammed seven sixes in hitting 69 off 30 balls as South Africa chased down a target of 189 with eight balls to spare. The win squared the three-match series, taking i
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Corruption declined under PML-N government: Transparency International

Pakistan?s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) improved by five points from 28 to 32 out of 100 in 2017. Photo: Transparency International  KARACHI: A significant reduction in corruption has been observed each time the Pakistan Muslim League ? Nawaz (PML-N) formed a government in Pakistan, according to statistics released by Transparency International. A recent report, based on statistics collected from the World Bank, African Development Bank, and International Economic Forum, rated 180 countr
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CJP questions measures taken to tackle population explosion

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu notice of illegal construction in Bani Gala. Photo: Abdul Shakoor Khan2 ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar asked State Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Thursday what improvements his government has brought about since coming into power. Hearing the Bani Gala encroachments case, the chief justice questioned Chaudhry, who heads the Capital Administration and Development Division, on measures taken by the government to counter the po
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Police personnel not anyone's private employees, says Sindh IGP

Sindh Inspector General AD Khawaja addressing the passing out parade of the Eaglet Course in Karachi on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Photo: Geo News KARACHI: Sindh's Inspector General of Police (IGP) AD Khawaja on Thursday stressed that the police force should use its powers to crack down on terrorists. "Police personnel are not anyone's private employees," Khawaja said while addressing the passing out parade of the Eaglet Course in Karachi. "They should use the powers vested in them by the go
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Oscar contender 'Shape of Water' accused of ripping off 1969 play

Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones in 'The Shape of Water'. Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures   LOS ANGELES: ?The Shape of Water,? a contender for this year?s best picture Oscar, was hit with a plagiarism lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that its fantastical plot about a romance between a cleaning woman and a mysterious river creature was lifted directly from an American stage play. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, alleged that director Guillermo del Toro, producer Daniel Kraus and m
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Gucci models carry replicas of heads at Milan Fashion Week

A model presents a creation from the Gucci Autumn/Winter 2018 women collection during Milan Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Tony Gentile MILAN: Gucci kicked off Milan Fashion Week in its typical eccentric style Wednesday as models carried replicas of their own heads on a runway transformed into a creepy operating room. Suspense had already been building for the show by Gucci?s star creative director Alessandro Michele due to the invitations ? orange timers which counte
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