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Intezar killing: SHC declines to nominate judge for judicial inquiry

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/a5d92ca6d05cf228122defe55269c72c.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8yMC8yMDE4IDI6NTg6MDEgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT00cHVuUE5ZY01qRXZZQVhWLytmakV3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: The Sindh High Court declined on Saturday to nominate a judge for the judicial inquiry to probe the murder of Intezar, a Kar
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Eleven killed in Turkey ski holiday bus crash

ISTANBUL: Eleven people were killed on Saturday and 46 injured when a Turkish intercity bus taking families bound for a half-term skiing trip crashed into trees while travelling on a motorway, local officials said. The bus, which was making an overnight journey from the capital Ankara to the western city of Bursa, crashed in the region of Eskisehir amid good road conditions, Eskisehir governor Ozdemir Cakacak was quoted as saying by the Dogan news agency. The road was empty and neither wet no
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I?m not Tahir-ul-Qadri to get scared by a wire: Nawaz

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/2ac57ab9cd176a1e0925ce9ead26fb03.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8yMC8yMDE4IDE6NTU6MTYgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1zcU8rV2F1MkJpbGxlVWgvZFVrTUVRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif mocked Pakistan Awami Tehreek chief Tahir-ul-Qadri on getting frightened by a loud bang of what ap
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Federer keeps hunt for Slam number 20 on track

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after victory in his men's singles third round match against France's Richard Gasquet  MELBOURNE: Defending champion Roger Federer continued his dominance over Richard Gasquet to reach the round of 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday and keep his quest for a 20th Grand Slam title on track. The Swiss star beat the Frenchman 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in just under two hours in a night match on Rod Laver Arena. Federer has unheralded Hungarian and one-time training
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North Korea says to send delegation to prepare for Olympics on Sunday: South Korea ministry

Flags of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Republic of Korea (ROK), the Democratic People?s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and the PyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee (POCOG) are seeing at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, January 20, 2018. REUTERS SEOUL: North Korea will send a delegation to South Korea on Sunday to prepare for a trip by an art troupe during next month?s Winter Olympics, pushing the visit back a day after earlier cancelling it, South Korea?s Unification M
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Turkey has 'de-facto' launched ground operation on Syria´s Afrin: Erdogan

Turkish army howitzers fire from a military post on the Turkish-Syrian border in Hatay province. -AFP ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Ankara has launched an operation on the ground to oust Kurdish militia from the Syrian town of Afrin. "The Afrin operation has de-facto been started on the ground," Erdogan said in a televised speech in the city of Kutahya, without elaborating. "This will be followed by Manbij," he added, referring to another Kurdish-contr
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India beat Pakistan to win Blind Cricket World Cup

File photo India defeated Pakistan by two wickets to win the Blind Cricket World Cup and become the back-to-back champions. The Green Shirts posted 308-8 off 40 overs, after India won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat first. Badar Munir stood out with 57 runs, while Riasat Khan and skipper Nisar Ali made 48 and 47 runs, respectively. Pakistan stormed into the finale after defeating Sri Lanka by 156 runs in the semi-final on Wednesday. India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the semi-f
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Two Americans, two Canadians freed after kidnapping in Nigeria: police

Nigeria police/ Reuters file KADUNA: Two Americans and two Canadians have been freed after being kidnapped in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna, a police spokesman said on Saturday. Kidnapping, usually for ransom, is common in parts of Nigeria, though abductors usually target other Nigerians. However, the kidnapping of foreigners is not uncommon. The Americans and Canadians were ambushed by unknown gunmen on Wednesday while traveling from the town of Kafanchan in Kaduna state to the capita
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PML-N govt has hijacked CPEC project: Bilawal

Video: Geo News HUB: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday claimed that the ruling PML-N had hijacked the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. "Former president Asif Ali Zardari signed the CPEC project in the presence of the Chinese president in the President House in 2013," Bilawal said while addressing a party power show in Hub. Criticising the ruling party, he said the PML-N is attempting to take undue credit for the CPEC proj
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Naqeebullah nominated in FIR different from slain man: sources

KARACHI: The investigative committee probing the extrajudicial killing of Naqeebullah learnt that the man killed in the shootout was not the same Naqeebullah who was a member of a proscribed organisation, sources informed Geo News on Saturday. The investigative committee also came to know that the suspect Naqeebullah was wanted in kidnapping for ransom cases, adding that his father and brother were killed in a police shootout. The committee also informed that they did not find any evidence of
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Man United's Carrick to retire at season's end: Mourinho

Michael Carrick has been plagued by injury and illness concerns this season MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United club captain Michael Carrick will retire at the end of the season prior to joining his coaching staff as he pursues a post-playing career. The 36-year-old veteran has been plagued by injury and illness concerns this season and has been limited to one appearance, in September´s League Cup tie with Burton. The former England international even underwent a minor p
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Sharapova crashes out of Australian Open

Maria Sharapova in action at Australian Open 2018/Reuters  MELBOURNE: Angelique Kerber crushed Maria Sharapova in straight sets in a battle of former champions at the Australian Open on Saturday. The 2016 winner from Germany and 21st seed roared past the unseeded Russian 2008 champion 6-1, 6-3 in 64 minutes to reach the last 16. "I was just trying to enjoy every point," said Kerber after snuffing out Sharapova´s hopes in only her second Grand Slam tournament back since serving a 15-month dopi
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Karolyi Ranch, training centre tainted by Nassar sex abuse scandal

The Karolyi Ranch, once famed as a breeding ground of champions, is now tainted by revelations of sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Photo: file  LOS ANGELES: The Karolyi Ranch, once famed as a breeding ground of champions, is now tainted by revelations of sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. USA Gymnastics announced on Thursday that it will no longer train its elite athletes at the facility tucked into the Sam Houston National Forest in
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Female Sherpa from Nepal scales new heights

Last month, the 27-year-old completed a rigorous course run by the Swiss-based International Federation of Mountain Guides, often described as a PhD in mountaineering  KATHMANDU: When Dawa Yangzum Sherpa first set her sights on being a mountain guide, she was told it was no job for a girl. Now she has proved her doubters wrong, becoming Nepal's first woman to earn a prestigious international qualification. Last month, the 27-year-old completed a rigorous course run by the Swiss-based Internati
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Constitution and rule of law will remain supreme: CJP

LAHORE: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that the judiciary in the country is completely independent and the nation should be proud of it. Addressing a seminar in Lahore, Justice Nisar told jurists and lawyers that an honest leadership can change the fate of the people. He added that the country needed an honest leadership, education and a strong judicial system. Praising the apex court?s bench Justice Nisar said all judges were capable and an epitome of honesty. He also said t
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Danny McBride to play Crocodile Dundee's son in new movie

"Dundee: The Son of A Legend Returns Home," the fourth film in the $600 million "Crocodile Dundee" franchise, will star Danny McBride as Brian Dundee, the son no one knew Mick Dundee had. Photo: Crocodile Dundee   LOS ANGELES: More than 30 years after Mick "Crocodile" Dundee delighted audiences by wrestling wild animals and facing down New York muggers with his massive knife, a reboot is in the works. "Dundee: The Son of A Legend Returns Home," the fourth film in the $600 million "Crocodile Du
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One year of Trump

January 20, 2018, marks the one year anniversary of US President Donald Trump being sworn into office. A polarizing political figure at home and abroad, Trump has made headlines not only for how he handles foreign policy but also for his use of Twitter.  Geo.tv has compiled an interactive timeline of the US President's first year in office, a quiz which lets you test your intelligence against his and some of Trump's most absurd quotes. 
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Flu-related deaths continue to climb in Multan

An outbreak of seasonal influenza in Multan has claimed 27 lives so far. Photo: Geo News screen grab MULTAN: An outbreak of seasonal influenza in Multan claimed three more lives Saturday morning. The death toll has risen to 27 in over a month, informed the Department of Health Spokesperson Dr Atta-ur-Rehman. The deceased include two women and a man, he added. Currently, at least 13 influenza patients are being treated at Nishtar Hospital in Multan, he said, adding that 113 people have been di
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Hear me roar: PML-N?s ?political lions? flanked by real one in rally

A lion in a cage was spotted at the PML-N rally, which will be held in Haripur later in the day. Photo: Geo News   LAHORE: As the general elections are nearing, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has yet again brought its mascot, an actual lion, to its rally. A lion in a cage was spotted at the PML-N rally venue in Haripur where former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is going to address supporters later in the day. In 2013, the party received flak from social media users after reports emerged that a wh
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Senator SM Zafar quits politics

SM Zafar/File photo LAHORE: Veteran lawyer and senior politician Senator SM Zafar has announced to quit politics. The seasoned politician was part of the PML-Q and representing the party as a senator in the Upper House. In a press release issued Friday, SM Zafar said he had informed the party leadership of his decision to quit politics for good in December last year and had also refused to perform any function in the party. In his statement, the noted lawyer and human rights activist said
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PM Abbasi inaugurates international terminal at Faisalabad Airport

FAISALABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi inaugurated the international terminal at Faisalabad Airport on Saturday. While addressing the inauguration ceremony, the PM remarked that ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government has placed attention on all types of industries in the country while addressing the inauguration ceremony of Faisalabad airport on Saturday. ?There is not a single industry where the government hasn?t worked,? he said, adding that investment has been made in diff
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Haiti's killer cholera epidemic could end this year: UN

Roughly 100 suspected cases were recorded in January, which is the lowest level since the epidemic began in October 2010. Photo: AFP/file  PORT-AU-PRINCE: Haiti's killer cholera epidemic could be over this year, the United Nation´s children´s fund said on Friday, as the number of cases declines following the world´s most virulent outbreak in modern times. Roughly 100 suspected cases were recorded in January, which is the lowest level since the epidemic began in October 2010, and there was no e
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Five killed in arson attack on Seoul motel

Forensic workers examine the site of a fatal arson attack in central Seoul on January 20, 2018. Five people were killed and four others were hospitalised in an arson attack on a motel in downtown Seoul, police said. Photo: AFP   SEOUL: Five people were killed and four others were hospitalised Saturday in an arson attack on a motel in downtown Seoul, police said. A 53-year-old man who said he started the blaze was arrested. Witnesses said a delivery man carried out the attack in a fit of anger
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Spotted hyena returns to Gabon park after 20 years: researchers

A spotted hyena has been sighted in a Gabon national park for the first time in 20 years, conservationists said Friday, Photo: AFP  LIBREVILLE: A spotted hyena has been sighted in a Gabon national park for the first time in 20 years, conservationists said Friday, the latest large predator to have returned to a region where many had gone locally extinct. The Bateke Plateau National Park lies close to Gabon's border with the Republic of Congo. Its forests and grasslands once teemed with wildlif
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SC bars public universities from granting affiliation to new law colleges

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