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Accountability court resumes assets reference hearing against Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: The accountability court conducting corruption proceedings against former finance minister Senator Ishaq Dar resumed its proceedings today. Dar, a close aide of Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif, is accused of possessing assets disproportionate to his declared sources of income. A reference against him was filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in light of the Supreme Court's July 28 verdict in the Panama Papers case. Dar, following his indictment, has been a no
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Kesha rallies Grammys in fierce anti-abuse statement

Pop singer Kesha delivered a powerful statement on behalf of women´s equality at the Grammys. Photo: AFP  NEW YORK: Pop singer Kesha delivered a powerful statement on behalf of women´s equality at the Grammys on Sunday as she led a fierce performance of Praying, her own account of abuse, with A-list back-up from a chorus of stars. Her face intense and her voice building in ferocity, Kesha brought the crowd at Madison Square Garden to its feet and at times to tears at a time of growing public c
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Ed Sheeran picks up two pop Grammys

English pop songwriter Ed Sheeran, one of the most successful artists of the past year, on Sunday won his third and fourth Grammys -- both outside the major categories. Photo: file  NEW YORK: English pop songwriter Ed Sheeran, one of the most successful artists of the past year, on Sunday won his third and fourth Grammys -- both outside the major categories. Sheeran won Best Pop Vocal Album for Divide and Best Pop Solo Performance for the album´s single Shape of You, a minimalist dance number
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I tweet from bed sometimes, Trump says

US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives in Zurich, Switzerland January 25, 2018. Photo: Reuters  LONDON: US President Donald Trump, who has garnered a large following on social media with rambunctious postings, said he sometimes tweets from bed, though he occasionally allows others to post his words. Trump frequently uses Twitter to announce policy, assail his adversaries and to tangle with countries, including North Korea, over world affairs. The @realDonaldTrump account had 47.2 million
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Gunmen attack Kabul military academy

Marshal Fahim National Defence University. Photo: Macecgroup  KABUL: Gunmen launched a pre-dawn attack on a military academy in Kabul on Monday, security officials and sources told AFP, in an ongoing assault that marks the latest violence to strike the Afghan capital. Some of the attackers at the Marshal Fahim Military Academy have been killed, an Afghan security source said, adding the gunmen had not managed to enter the academy. Kabul police spokesman Basir Mujahid told AFP there had been ro
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Sindh IGP seeks help of intelligence agencies for Rao Anwar's arrest

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/227bb531ddf0c393c887e396761aa5b1.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8yOC8yMDE4IDc6MTA6MzQgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1DUlh0SEl6amlEcTlGdW9RQ2RSZmdnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh AD Khawaja Sunday wrote a letter to intelli
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Shock gives way to despair in Kabul after ambulance bomb

Afghan police officers keep watch while a man drives his damaged car at the site of a car bomb attack in Kabul on Jan 27, 2018/ Reuters KABUL: Kabul was in despair on Sunday, a day after a Taliban suicide bomber killed more than 100 people and wounded at least 235 in the worst attack in the Afghan capital in months. A week ago, the Taliban killed more than 20 people in a siege of the city?s Intercontinental Hotel. Another six people were killed in an assault claimed by Daesh on the office of a
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Official song of Pakistan Super League 3 released

The official song of Pakistan Super League 3 has been released but the video does not feature national cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahmed. The song, sung by Ali Zafar, is three minutes and 24 seconds long, featuring cricketers, including Umar Gul, Ahmed Shehzad, Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam and Junaid Khan. Former captain Shahid Afridi is also in the video, but Sarfraz cannot be seen throughout the song. The video shows Ahmed Shehzad with a guitar, while commentator Rameez Raja can be seen play
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Man held for attempted sexual assault of minor in Kasur

KASUR: A man was held for attempted sexual assault of a minor girl in tehsil in Kasur on Sunday, Geo News has learnt. The incident occurred in Baghel Singh village on the suburbs of tehsil Kot Radha Kishan, when a local shopkeeper attempted to sexually assault an eight-year-old girl. Locals, however, foiled the attempt and took hold of the suspect. He was subsequently thrashed by charged individuals. The residents of the village also protested over delay in arrival of police at the spot.
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Imran part of same parliament he cursed: Asfandyar Wali

ANP leader Asfandyar Wali PESHAWAR: Awami National Party President Asfandyar Wali while criticising Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman on Sunday, said that Imran Khan cursed the parliament being a part of the institution. The ANP leaders were addressing a party rally here on the death anniversary of Khan Abdulghaffar Khan and Khan Abdulwali Khan. Party leader Ameer Haider Hoti, in his address, said true Pashtuns will be facing the opponents in the province. ?Tsunami will face Bachha Khani,? sa
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Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates with the trophy as he poses after winning the final against Croatia's Marin Cilic. ? Reuters MELBOURNE: Roger Federer survived a second set ?freeze? and an onslaught from Croatia?s Marin Cilic to claim a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The Swiss maestro wobbled at times in the face of some fierce resistance before winning 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 3-6 6-1. With the stadium roof closed to keep out the withering Melbourne he
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CCTV video of Intezar Ahmed's killing emerges after two weeks

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/c6112864f346a986252260d9cbe77b36.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8yOC8yMDE4IDE6NTI6NTIgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1PcFFJdWd1enFld2d5dHZmdTJnYVRnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: The CCTV footage of Intezar Ahmed's murder surfaced on Sunday, two weeks after the
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Nearly 1,500 evacuated in Paris region as rising Seine poses flood risk

A man fishes on the flooded banks of the River Seine in Paris, France, after days of almost non-stop rain caused flooding in the country, January 27, 2018. REUTERS PARIS: Nearly 1,500 people have been evacuated from homes in the Paris region, with authorities on alert for any major flood risk after the levels of the swollen River Seine rose further on Sunday. Michel Delpuech, head of the Paris police body, told reporters that around 1,500 people had been moved out of homes in the Ile de France
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Rao Anwar backed by political elements: Imran Khan

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Sunday that suspended SSP Rao Anwar is backed by political elements, who aid him in his activities. The PTI leader was addressing media after meeting slain Naqeebullah's family and Mehsud tribe's leaders here. Naqeebullah, a 27-year-old native of Waziristan, was among four suspected terrorists killed in an ?exchange of fire? with a police team led by Malir SSP Rao Anwar on January 13 in Shah Latif Town, Karachi. ?An innocen
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Rao Anwars of Punjab safe, names not placed on ECL: PAT chief

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chairman Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on Sunday said that dozens of Rao Anwars in Punjab continue to operate and oppress citizens. Photo: Geo News1 LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chairman Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on Sunday said that dozens of Rao Anwars in Punjab continue to operate and oppress citizens.  "There are dozens of Rao Anwars in Lahore who are openly operating and we strongly demand their arrest," Qadri said while addressing a press conference in Lahore.  He was re
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Op Radd-ul-Fasaad: Security forces recover weapons during Balochistan raids

QUETTA: Under the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, Frontier Corps along with intelligence agencies carried out Intelligence-based operations on terrorist hideouts in Balochistan, said the Inter-Services Public Relations statement on Sunday. The IBOs were carried out in Dera Bugti, Chattar and Lehri areas, said the army?s media cell. During the raids, weapons and ammunition including Improvised Explosive Devices, rocket launcher, sub-machine guns, anti-personnel mines, hand grenades, accessori
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Imran self-appointed himself as judiciary representative: Rafique

Minister of Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique pictured while addressing a press conference in Lahore on January 28, 2018. Photo: Geo News   LAHORE: Minister of Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief tends to self-appoint himself as a representative of the judiciary. "Who tells Imran Khan that the verdict [to a case] will be announced after a month," he said. The Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) leader lashed out at political opponents Imra
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PML-N meeting under Nawaz mulls over political situation

JATI UMRA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif chaired on Sunday a consultative party meeting here, during which matters pertaining to country?s political situation and others came under discussion. The session was also attended by Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique. During the meeting, matters related to Senate elections and PML-N?s public contact campaign were also discussed. The meeting comes a d
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Jay-Z makes peace with Grammys as he is honoured at Clive Davis party

Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter speaks after being honoured during the 2018 Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons presented by Clive Davis and The Recording Academy honouring Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter in Manhattan, New York, US, January 27, 2018. Photo: Reuters 2 NEW YORK: On the night before the Grammy awards, Jay-Z took the stage at a New York dinner attended by music industry titans to discuss his complex relationship with music?s highest honours, where the odds are historically stacked agai
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Three civilians injured in Indian firing across LoC

A border post in Kashmir. Photo: File  RAWALPINDI: Three civilians were injured after Indian forces opened unprovoked fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, the Pakistan Army said on Sunday.  According to a statement by the Inter Services Public Relations, "Indian troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations in Khuiratta, Kotli and Battal in Rawalakot".  The army said three citizens, including two women, were injured due to the Indian firing.  "Pakistan Army troops effectivel
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Intezar's killing a cold-blooded murder: Imran Khan

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan claimed on Sunday that the killing of 19-year-old Intezar Ahmed by police firing was a cold-blooded murder.  On January 13, Intezar Ahmed was killed under mysterious circumstances when Anti Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) officials opened fire on his car on Khayaban-e-Ittehad in the Defence locality of Karachi. The suspects, all police officials, were taken into custody later.  Addressing the media after calling on the victim's family at thei
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Hillary Clinton responds to sexual harassment claims against 2008 campaign adviser

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton speaks after being inducted into the Irish American Hall of Fame in New York, US, March 16, 2015. Photo: Reuters   Hillary Clinton ? the former first lady of the US and the presidential candidate who ran against the incumbent President Donald Trump ? responded on Saturday to accusations of sexual harassment made against a former adviser to her 2008 candidacy campaign, saying she ?was dismayed when it occurred?. Clinton focused on praising the accuser
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FIA nabs suspect for making pornographic videos

Photo: File  LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a man on Sunday for allegedly making pornographic films. According to a statement, FIA officials conducted a raid in Jhang after receiving a tip from Canadian law enforcement officials via Interpol and arrested Taimur Maqsood, suspected of involvement in making porno films.   FIA officials said the suspect confessed to his involvement during initial interrogation,  FIA officials also recovered a laptop, mobile phone and othe
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PM to arrive in Karachi today, inaugurate Lyari Expressway section

A view of the Lyari Expressway. Photo: File  KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will inaugurate today the northbound section of the Lyari Expressway ? which had been delayed for more than 15 years.  The southbound portion of the expressway was opened for vehicular traffic around a decade ago.  Lyari Expressway project remains incomplete after 15 years Sindh High Court had ordered provincial govt to open route for public on January 1 During his visit to Karachi, Abb
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Out on a limb: Vanity Fair's curious cover

Vanity Fair?s Hollywood Issue spread, sans Franco. Vanity Fair/Annie Leibovitz LOS ANGELES: The latest cover of prestigious US magazine Vanity Fair features an annual photograph of Hollywood's elite ? with a twist. Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Robert de Niro, Nicole Kidman, and other stars are grouped for the magazine's "Hollywood Issue" in a photo lavishly retouched ? but forgetting, it seems, to erase an extra leg. "Well...I guess everybody knows now...I have 3 legs," Wither
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