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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 chairs PML-N consultative meeting after court appearance

Nawaz Sharif holds consultative meeting at Punjab House   ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif presided over a consultative meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders at the Punjab House on Tuesday, after his appearance before the accountability court in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) references against him and his family. During the meeting, which comes in the aftermath of PML-N?s shock victory in Lodhran by-polls, Nawaz said the people of Lodhran ?have shown
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Reham on Lodhran by-poll: 'PTI losing popularity even before coming to power'

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/96497a636110b88eee1092fafecfb990.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8xMy8yMDE4IDg6NDc6MTUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1CR1NRbWlYZm1JYVpBZkFuQngyUUx3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Reham Khan, former wife of Imran Khan, said on Tuesday that the Pakistan Tehreek-
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Snapchat redesign sparks backlash among some users

The Snapchat app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017 - Reuters  WASHINGTON: Snapchat's latest app redesign, aimed at broadening the appeal of the youth-oriented social network, sparked a backlash from many users complaining about the abrupt overhaul of their preferred service. More than 578,000 users had signed an online petition by midday Monday calling on parent firm Snap Inc. to roll back the update, which was released last week. "Many users
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Heavy snowfall continues to cripple life in northern areas

Stranded vehicles in Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Photo: Sabah Vehicles were stranded at various points on the roads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the second consecutive day, with passengers facing difficulties owing to shortage of food and other necessities. One of the tourists, Rabiya Ahmed Shaikh, who was staying at a hotel near Nathiagali due to the roadblock there, said there was no food or water at the facility.  ?The hotel [management] is saying shops around their facility are clo
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Drinking hot tea can increase risk of esophageal cancer: study

A study has found that smokers and drinkers should avoid drinking hot tea as it can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus The study published in the Journal of Annals of Internal Medicine, the cancer which starts in the esophagus was already known to be linked to smoking, but those risks are heightened by the addition of daily cups of "burning hot" tea. The risks to smokers also increase
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Mashal?s family to challenge acquittal of 26 accused by ATC

PESHAWAR: The family of Mashal Khan, who was lynched on the false pretext of blasphemy last year, has decided to challenge the acquittal of 26 accused who were released by the trial court last week. Aimal Khan, Mashal?s brother, said he will file an appeal in the Peshawar High Court on Wednesday against the decision of the anti-terrorism court in Haripur, which awarded on February 7 death sentence to one, life-imprisonment to five, four-year imprisonment to 25 and acquitted the remaining 26 for
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SC grants Rao Anwar protective bail, orders to appear in court on Friday

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/860537cc881a77206b8c3c4e7505d34c.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8xMy8yMDE4IDc6NDU6NTUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1rUFRLUDVuSE5aNU4vbVdtM1ovS2h3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday the formation of a new joint investigation team (JIT) in the Naqeebullah killing case and after granting protective bail to the primary accused, former Malir SSP
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Trump daughter-in-law taken to hospital after 'suspicious' mail

Trump´s daughter-in-law Vanessa/File photo NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump´s daughter-in-law Vanessa was taken to a New York hospital Monday as a precaution after a "suspicious package" containing unidentified powder was mailed to the family home, police said. Donald Trump Jr, an outspoken defender of his father and who was the intended recipient of the letter, called the incident "truly disgusting." "The powder was tested and was found to be not hazardous," a police spokeswoman told AFP.
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Water: Why the taps run dry

45 countries are experiencing water shortages, with 29 of them, including Algeria and Qatar, facing extreme shortage PARIS: The world has abundant freshwater but it is unevenly distributed and under increasing pressure, UN agencies say, as highlighted by the severe shortages in Cape Town. Water, water ´everywhere´ More than 97 percent of the planet´s water is salty, most of it in the oceans and seas, but there is also a good supply of freshwater. Every year around 42.8 trillion cubic metres
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Judge to rule on Assange's bid to escape legal action in Britain

Julian Assange on the balcony of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London in May. He took refuge there in 2012, and has been granted Ecuadorean citizenship. Photo: European Pressphoto Agency1 LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will hear today whether his legal bid to halt action against him for breaching bail has been successful, in a ruling that could pave the way for him to leave the Ecuadorean embassy in London. Even if a judge rules in his favour, though, he may elect to stay in the embassy,
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ECP rejects Senate nomination papers of two PSP, MQM-P members each

Election Commission of Pakistan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan rejected the nomination papers of two members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan and Pak Sarzameen Party each. According to a document available with Geo News, the ECP rejected nomination of the MQM-P member Amir Waliuddin Chishti on General category for being a bank defaulter, the institute also did not entertain the nomination of other party nomination on Technocrat, former Citizen-Police Liaiso
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In pictures: Snow envelopes northern Pakistan

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/32c255d4a66402fb17fc6c8720509903.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Mi8xMy8yMDE4IDY6NDc6MTUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1lY2I2ZlBFMzRobUlNWHJFRkp4WUNnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE=. style=center] Snow enveloped northern Pakistan as a new wave of cold and rain hit Azad Kashmir, Khyber Pa
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Shah Rukh Khan shares heartwarming moment with Dilip Kumar

Shah Rukh Khan paid a visit to legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar Monday evening, and a heartwarming picture of the two has already gone viral on the internet. SRK is a regular visitor at the residence of Dilip Kumar, who is battling ill health like a fighter. The 95-year-old veteran looked frail as he held onto Khan?s hand, melting hearts as fans circulated the priceless photo online.  The picture was shared on Dilip Kumar?s official Twitter handle which read: ".@iamsrk came to visit Sa
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Contempt of court case: Tallal Chaudhry to appear in Supreme Court today

Minister of State for Interior Affairs Tallal Chaudhry. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Affairs and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz representative Tallal Chaudhry is expected to appear before the Supreme Court on contempt of course hearing today. The apex court initiated contempt proceedings against State Minister Talal Chaudhry on account of "derogatory and contemptuous speeches/statements" with regard to the honorable court, read a notification. Contempt notice:
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Blackouts, flooding as cyclone batters Tongan capital

Tropical Cyclone Gita has already caused extensive flooding in Samoa before it slammed into Tonga NUKU´ALOFA, TONGA: Nuku´alofa awoke to scenes of devastation Tuesday after the most powerful cyclone ever recorded in the Tongan capital tore roofs off buildings, downed powerlines and caused extensive flooding, prompting a state of emergency in the tiny Pacific nation. Veteran disaster management officials were shocked at the fury of Severe Cyclone Gita as it unleashed 230 kmh (142 mph) winds on
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Six dead, scores injured in road accident in Wazirabad

A bus and wagon collided due to over-speeding, according to reports  GUJRANWALA: At least six people were killed and 20 others injured when a passenger bus and wagon collided in Wazirabad, Gujranwala on Tuesday, Geo News reported. According to rescue sources, the collision happened due to over-speeding around a bend. Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure best possible medical treatment for the injured. 
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Supreme Court to hear Naqeebullah Mehsud killing case today

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court will resume hearing on Naqeebullah Mehsud killing case shortly. Naqeebullah Mehsud, a 27-year-old native of Waziristan was among three others who were accused of being terrorists and killed by police in what was later termed a fake encounter. Sindh Inspector General Police AD Khawaja has arrived in the apex court to attend the hearing of the case. The court has issued the notice to Director General ISI, Director General MI, Director Genera
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Sharapova crashes out in Qatar Open first round

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova suffered shock defeat by outsider Monica Niculescu DOHA: Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova suffered a shock defeat in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday, dumped out in three sets by outsider Monica Niculescu. The Romanian, ranked number 92 in the world, 51 places behind the Russian, won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. In a match lasting more than two and a half hours, Sharapova hit 52 unforced errors as opposed to just 17 from Niculescu. In blust
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UN Military Observer Group in India, Pakistan must be expanded: Maleeha Lodhi

Pakistan?s Ambassador to UN Maleeha Lodhi.  NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for an expansion in the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan to counter the rising threats to peace and security in the region. Speaking in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping, Pakistan?s Ambassador to UN Maleeha Lodhi said that the UN Mission, UNMOGIP is a critical factor for stability in the region. ?This needs to be expanded to respond to existing threats and realities?, she stressed. She reiterated Pak
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Boxing fever grips Thailand's boys but doctors raise health concerns

BURIRAM: Loud cheers erupt as two boys trade punches at a boxing ring in Thailand?s northeastern province of Buriram. After dominating five rounds, the winner is declared; 11-year-old Nanthawat Promsod, who is better known by his boxing name - ?Super Big Saksandee?. He earned 3,000 baht ($94.34) for winning the fight, and earns 1,500 baht ($47.17) for each match-up that he takes part in. He is one of at least 10 boxers aged 15 or less in the district of Satuk, where nearly every village has
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Japan short track skater sent home from Olympics for failed test

Kei Saito of Japan trains during Short Track Speed Skating practice ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games/File photo PYEONGCHANG: Japanese short track speed skater Kei Saito failed an out-of-competition doping test on the day of his arrival in Pyeongchang and has been expelled from the Winter Olympics, Japan team officials said on Tuesday. Saito, a reserve athlete who had not yet competed in South Korea, was provisionally suspended after testing positive for masking agent acetaloz
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Bold, black and beautiful, 'Black Panther' hopes for cultural shift

LOS ANGELES: Some film critics are calling it the best Marvel movie so far; others say it?s a correction after years of neglecting minority talent in Hollywood. The predominantly black cast of superhero movie ?Black Panther? hope its combination of African pride, beauty and kick-ass adventure will also mark a cultural shift in the movie industry and beyond. The Disney movie, opening worldwide this week, tells the story of T?Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), the new king of the futurist
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Steve Smith wins his second Allan Border Medal

Steve Smith shows off the Allan Border Medal/Getty Images SYDNEY: Australia cricket captain Steve Smith capped off a golden 12 months by winning his second Allan Border Medal in Melbourne on Monday. Smith, hailed as the country´s finest batsman since Donald Bradman, polled 246 votes, well ahead of two-time medal winner David Warner (162 votes) and Nathan Lyon (156 votes). Smith, who had earlier been named Australia´s Test Player of the Year for his dominant 12 months with the bat, won his fir
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Army chief in Kabul for high-level conference

Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Photo: File  RAWALPINDI: Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday arrived in Kabul to attend Chief of Defence (CHOD) conference, informed a press release issued by ISPR. The COAS is expected to meet Commander USCENTCOM, Commander Resolute Support Mission( RSM ) and Afghan Army Chief in the CHOD conference. Earlier, on February 3, a top-level delegation of Pakistan?s civil and military leadership, led by Foreign Secr
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Asma Jahangir?s funeral to be held in Lahore today

The late Asma Jahangir LAHORE: Prominent lawyer and human rights icon Asma Jahangir's funeral will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 2pm today. Jahangir, who co-founded the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and came to be known as a fearless voice of the marginalised sections of the society, passed away on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 66. She was known for speaking against human rights violations and her courageous stand against dictatorships. She was also a voc
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