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WikiLeaks founder Assange loses bid to halt UK legal action against him

FILE PHOTO: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seen on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Britain, May 19, 2017. REUTERS LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost a legal bid on Tuesday to persuade British authorities to drop further action against him for breaching his bail conditions when he walked into the Ecuadorean embassy in London in 2012. The ruling means Assange remains in a legal and diplomatic impasse, with no way out of the embassy where he has been living for
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Mahira Khan becomes Peshawar Zalmi's ambassador

Acclaimed Pakistani actress Mahira Khan announced on Tuesday that she would be supporting Peshawar Zalmi in the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League. In a post made on Twitter, the Pakistani diva confirmed that she has become part of the Peshawar Zalmi family.  In response, Zalmi also welcomed her as their brand ambassador and it seemed they could not contain their excitement! "From Khirad of Humsafar to Aasiya of Raees, she has shone and will continue to sp
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Cabinet directs for filling up vacant posts of organisational heads

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chairs meeting of the federal cabinet at PM Office here in Islamabad. ? PPI ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday directed that the process of filling up vacant positions of the heads of organisations in various ministries be expedited. The cabinet, which met here at the PM Office with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair, ratified the decisions of Cabinet Committee on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) taken during its meeting held on J
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Erdogan tells Cyprus not to test Turkey over gas standoff

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, January 9, 2018. REUTERS ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday warned Cyprus not to ?overstep the mark? in the eastern Mediterranean, after Greek Cypriots accused the Turkish military of obstructing a vessel exploring for natural gas over the weekend. Turkey, which does not have diplomatic ties with Cyprus, says some areas o
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Police charge man accused of child sexual abuse in Okara

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/e1a54e9d0ff5a49632dc981c66f6ebb9.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8xMy8yMDE4IDM6MTE6MTEgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1maERwc3dRc3RXV05FWXNxMEp5TENnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] OKARA: A man who confessed to child abuse and making videos of the crime was charged by the
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Pakistan will pay India in its own coin for any misadventure: defence minister

Defence Minister Khurram Dastagir. -File ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khurram Dastagir, responding to belligerent statements from his counterpart in India, said on Tuesday that Pakistan will pay India in its own coin in case of any misadventure from the country's eastern neighbour.  India's defence minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, had accused Pakistan of an attack on an army base in Indian-occupied Kashmir which killed 10 people, including five Indian soldiers.  Any Indian aggression, strategic mi
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Google to debut emails that automatically update

SAN FRANCISCO: Gmail is about to get dynamic. Alphabet Inc?s Google on Tuesday plans to demonstrate a software programming system that would enable emails to feature continuously updating information and greater interactivity. Users could see automatically updated flight information in a booking confirmation email. They could fill out surveys without leaving a message or review close-up shots of products in a marketing pitch without opening a browser window. The envisioned changes are an outgr
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Police charges man accused of child sexual abuse in Okara

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/e1a54e9d0ff5a49632dc981c66f6ebb9.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8xMy8yMDE4IDM6MTE6MTEgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1maERwc3dRc3RXV05FWXNxMEp5TENnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] OKARA: A man who confessed to child abuse and making videos of the crime was charged by the
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Asma Jahangir was ?towering figure? in fight for press freedom: Reporters Without Borders

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Tuesday paid tribute to the deceased Asma Jahangir, terming her a ?towering figure in the defence of human rights, including press freedom and free speech?. A news release by the journalists? network expressed sorrow over the demise of the human rights icon ?who dedicated her life to defending the freedom to inform in Pakistan and then in the entire world?. ?With just her courage and the strength of her conviction, she achieved spectacular progress and won a
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Shahzeb murder case: CJP takes notice of Shahrukh Jatoi?s transfer to hospital

KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took notice of Shahrukh Jatoi's transfer to Jinnah, the prime accused in the murder of Shahzeb Khan The CJP demanded a report on the matter from Inspector General of Police Sindh and IG prisons within 24 hours. It is pertinent to mention that Shahrukh Jatoi was shifted to Jinnah Hospital on Friday after complaining of back pain. He was shifted to the hospital from jail premises on Friday night upon the recommendation of the jail?s
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Blind dolphin dies in Sukkur canal after sustaining injuries

A WWF study in December said the number of the endangered Indus River dolphin, also known as bhulan or the ?blind dolphin?, is on the rise-Photo:File (WWF) SUKKUR: A blind dolphin died of injuries sustained after it hit the gate of the Sukkur barrage, the wildlife department said. The dolphin was swept away into the Khairpur Feeder West canal from the barrage during its annual cleaning and succumbed to its injuries due to old age. According to locals, they contacted the rescue department as s
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Interior ministry places ban on terror outfit Jundullah, Al-Harmain Foundation

Law enforcement agencies have frequently arrested terrorists belonging to Jundullah operating in Pakistan. Photo: Reuters file  ISLAMABAD: The Interior ministry on Tuesday placed a ban on terrorist outfit Jundullah. A group associated with the banned outfit, Al-Harmain Foundation, was also banned on charges of collecting funds, pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) of the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC).  A notification, issued by the ministry on January 31, states that the organisatio
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MQM MNA Salman Mujahid accused of sexual assault, blackmailing woman

In this undated picture, Salman Mujahid is seen with the accuser whose face has been blurred to protect her identity   KARACHI: A woman on Tuesday alleged that Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan (MQM-P) lawmaker Salman Mujahid Baloch had sexually assaulted her. The woman named Aleena, filed a complaint against the MQM MNA at Gulshan-e-Iqbal police station, alleging that he had sexually assaulted and subsequently started to blackmail her. She has alleged that Mujahid sexually assaulted her fo
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Foreign diplomats for improving Pakistan?s perception to attract investment

Dignitaries said foreign investors from their respective countries were keen to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan but a negative perception, excessive paper-work and red-tapism were hindering investment-Photo: File KARACHI: Diplomats from various countries have underscored the need to improve perceptions about Pakistan to attract maximum number of foreign investors in massive investment opportunities available in Pakistan, particularly Karachi, a press release said. Exchanging views
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Path to regional peace and stability passes through Afghanistan: COAS

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/11c0e34f697b465c0457f3d16b814dff.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8xMy8yMDE4IDE6MDg6MDggUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1GTUU2VlpvV1RMeDg5QTJXY2JxNVRRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Tuesday that the path to r
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PTI forms fact-finding committee after shock Lodhran defeat

ISLAMABAD: In the aftermath of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf's (PTI) surprise defeat in the NA-154 Lodhran by-polls, the party on Tuesday constituted a fact-finding committee to probe the possible reasons behind the loss.  The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won the by-polls for the constituency of NA-154 Lodhran, according to unofficial results on Monday.  The former secretary general of PTI, Jahangir Tareen, has been appointed as the head of the committee, which will inquire into reasons fo
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New Zealand beat England by 12 runs in T20 tri-series

Trent Boult picked up two in two balls during the closing stages/AFP WELLINGTON: Trent Boult grabbed two wickets on successive balls to help New Zealand to a 12-run win over England in their Twenty20 tri-series match at Wellington Regional Stadium on Tuesday. Left-arm seamer Boult bowled Chris Jordan and then Liam Plunkett on the final two deliveries of the 18th over to reduce the visitors to 168 for eight in their pursuit of 197 for victory. Adil Rashid kept out the hat-trick delivery on the
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Sixteen more victims emerge in Hafizabad spinal fluid scandal

Equipment, including syringes allegedly used by the gang members to extract spinal fluid ? Photo Geo News HAFIZABAD: At least 16 more women are feared to have fallen victim to a gang accused of extracting spinal fluid from unwilling ?patients? and attempting to sell it on the black market. According to the medical superintendent of DHQ Hospital, Hafizabad, the affected women have been shifted to the hospital for medical tests to determine doctors? suspicion that their spinal fluid was extracted
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Sixteen more victims emerge in Hafizabad bone marrow scandal

Equipment, including syringes allegedly used by the gang members to extract spinal fluid ? Photo Geo News HAFIZABAD: At least 16 more women are feared to have fallen victim to a gang accused of extracting spinal fluid from unwilling ?patients? and attempting to sell it on the black market. According to the medical superintendent of DHQ Hospital, Hafizabad, the affected women have been shifted to the hospital for medical tests to determine doctors? suspicion that their spinal fluid was extracted
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Asma Jahangir?s funeral prayers offered at Gaddafi Stadium

LAHORE: Prominent lawyer and human rights icon Asma Jahangir's funeral prayers have been offered at Gaddafi Stadium. Maulana Haider Farooq Maududi led the funeral prayers, which were attended by scores of men, women and children. Asma will be buried at her family's farmhouse on Bedian Road, as per her wishes.  Mourners carrying Asma's body before her funeral prayers. Photo: Geo News  Jahangir, who co-founded the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and came to be known as a fearless voice
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SC summons details of Imran Khan?s Bani Gala residence from CDA

PTI Chairman Imran Khan at his Bnai Gala residence. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned on Tuesday property documents of the Bani Gala residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan from the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Chief Justice Saqib Nisar warned that the residential structures in Bani Gala would be demolished if they are not as per the laws and regulations of CDA. "Building regulations must be abided by," the chief justice remarked during the hearing o
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Witnesses record statement in Zainab murder case

Zainab was seven years old when she was kidnapped, raped and killed by the accused. Photo: File  LAHORE: A total of 26 witnesses will record their statements today before the anti-terrorism court (ATC) hearing the Zainab rape and murder case. The ATC is holding the trial inside Kot Lakhpat Jail, where the primary suspect Imran Ali is jailed on remand.  Punjab Prosecutor General Ehtesham Qadir is assisting the ATC as per the orders of the superior courts. Moreover, the prosecution department is
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Lahore Qalandars pay their respects at Data Darbar

Umar Akmal, Fakhar Zaman and other players at Data Darbar in Lahore  LAHORE: Seeking divine inspiration ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League edition, Lahore Qalandars players visited the shrine of renowned Sufi scholar Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh on Tuesday. Yasir Shah, Umar Akmal, Fakhar Zaman along with other members of the squad paid their respects at the shrine, popularly known as ?Data Darbar? ? considered as the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia. Yasir Shah and Qalandars Chai
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IHC hears FIA plea against acquittal of Axact suspects

Axact officials are facing a total of four cases, of which they have been acquitted in two. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) pleaded before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) today against a trial court's order acquitting all the accused in Axact fake degree case.  Axact's counsel Raja Rizwan Abbasi and Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid Mahmood presented arguments before a two-member bench comprising Justices Athar Minallah and Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb.  Abbasi expla
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Facebook losing youth at fast pace: survey

WASHINGTON: With mom, dad and grandma signing up in increasing numbers, Facebook is losing younger users in the United States at a faster pace than previously estimated, researchers said Monday. A report by eMarketer said Snapchat is drawing youths away from Facebook at a quicker clip than Facebook-owned Instagram. Facebook is still growing in the US market, according to the research firm, mainly due to increases in usage by older age groups. The report is the latest to highlight Facebook's
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