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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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Kangana, Karan hug it out and make peace

The duo posed together on the stage of Star Plus? new talent hunt show India?s Next Superstar and much to the surprise of onlookers none gave the other a cold shoulder. Photo: Instagram  The cold war between 'flag bearer of nepotism' ace-director Karan Johar and 'queen' Kangana Ranaut seems to have come to an end after the duo were seen posing together on the sets of a reality show.  The duo posed together on the stage of Star Plus? new talent hunt show India?s Next Superstar and much to the s
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Remembering Wali Khan Babar on his seventh death anniversary

Twenty-eight-year-old Wali Khan Babar was gunned down in Liaquatabad area of Karachi on January 13, 2011, when he was returning home from the office. Photo: file  KARACHI: Geo Television journalist Wali Khan Babar?s seventh death anniversary is being observed today (Saturday).  Twenty-eight-year-old Wali Khan Babar was gunned down in Liaquatabad area of Karachi on January 13, 2011, when he was returning home from the office. 
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CJP directs IG Sindh to submit affidavit in VVIP road blockades case

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar/File photo  KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on Saturday directed Inspector General of Sindh Police to submit affidavit in VVIP road blockades case. Hearing a suo motu case of road blockades due to VVIP movement at the Supreme Court Karachi Registry, Justice Saqib Nisar enquired from IG Sindh A.D. Khawaja why public roads are blocked for VVIP movement. To this, A.D. Khawaja responded that traffic is only stopped for two minute
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CJP, top high court judges to attend judicial reforms meeting today

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/87bfe1614cb30d9e49b96ee8a554e7e3.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8xMy8yMDE4IDU6NDM6MzAgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1lclpub3NWMy82dk13M2QvTzZPMFFBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Chief Justice Saqib Nisar has summoned a meeting today (Saturday) on reforms in the country?s judicial system, which will be
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Afghanistan beat Pakistan in U19 World Cup opener

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/1377b0f1693e29a20bbd4a5164415687.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8xMy8yMDE4IDU6NDU6MzYgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1pM1lyT3pUZzQvZzNrN0sxZjJ3eENRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] In an agonizing day for Pakistan cricket, Afghanistan beat Pakistan by five wickets in the opening game of the ICC U19 Cricket World
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Man's best friend goes high tech at gadget fest

The Jagger & Lewis emotional and activity tracker for dogs is seen at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. Photo: AFP  LAS VEGAS: Technology is going to the dogs. And to cats and horses, for that matter, as high-end gadgetry showcased at this week´s Consumer Electronics Show offered ways that smart devices can improve the lives of animals and their human friends -- starting with a good night´s rest. US-based Petrics was at the show with what it billed as the first pet smart bed, capable o
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Macron wants French baguette to get UNESCO heritage status

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday joined calls by bakers for France's traditional baguette to be recognised as one of the world´s cultural treasures on UNESCO's list of "intangible heritage". Photo: AFP  PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Friday joined calls by bakers for France's traditional baguette to be recognised as one of the world´s cultural treasures on UNESCO's list of "intangible heritage". The call came after the art of Naples' dough-twirling pizza makers was given the nod by the
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US ambassador to Panama resigns, says cannot serve Trump

Feeley, one of the department?s Latin America specialists and among its senior most officers, made clear that he had come to a place where he no longer felt able to serve under Trump WASHINGTON: US Ambassador to Panama John Feeley, a career diplomat and former Marine Corps helicopter pilot, has resigned, saying he no longer felt able to serve President Donald Trump. Feeley?s departure had been communicated to State Department officials on Dec. 27 and was not a response to Trump?s alleged use of
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India steps up China border patrols, vows to handle 'assertiveness'

This file photo taken on July 10, 2008, shows a Chinese soldier next to an Indian soldier at the Nathu La border crossing between India and China in India's northeastern Sikkim state. Photo: AFP/file  NEW DELHI: India will handle China's growing assertiveness and has stepped up patrols on their disputed border to head off more standoffs, the country's top army officer declared Friday. The nuclear-armed neighbours have in the past gone to war over their border and last year were involved in a s
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New Trump policy could strengthen role of nuclear weapons

The Trump administration?s draft document, said that Obama-era assumptions of a world where nuclear weapons were less relevant proved incorrect WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump?s administration could pursue development of new nuclear weaponry and explicitly leave open the possibility of nuclear retaliation for major non-nuclear attacks, if a leaked draft policy document becomes reality. The Pentagon did not comment on the document, which was published by the Huffington Post website and prompt
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New Zealand beat Pakistan in 3rd ODI to clinch series

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/geo/geonews_abr/playlist.m3u8 style=center] Pakistan batting was ripped apart by New Zealand bowling in the third ODI in Dunedin on Saturday, as the tourists were bowled out at 74 to hand the hosts a 183-run victory. Five wickets down at 15, the team barely managed to go past its worst-ever ODI total of 43 (vs West Indies at Cape T
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Minor in Karachi returns after going missing for a day

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/c27762804eb8747e8703f4ca1fe2f03b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8xMy8yMDE4IDU6MjQ6NDggQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1taW5JemZ0K2VrSUtUZGhoZTdOd093PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: A 10-year-old boy who went missing on Friday returned home on Saturday morning, said the family, who had been protesting aga
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CJP to hear Shahzeb murder case appeal, matters of public welfare today

KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar will hear several cases related to public welfare today.  The chief justice will separately hear the appeal of civil society activists against the Sindh High Court's order directing a retrial in the Shahzeb Khan murder case.  Read: CJP constitutes larger bench to hear Shahzeb murder case appeal The public welfare cases involve the sale of substandard packaged milk, provision of unsafe drinking water, state of public hospitals and traffic
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Family, relatives protest over disappearance of minor in Karachi

KARACHI: Family and relatives of a minor protested at Burns Road over the latter?s disappearance in the wee hours of Saturday. The family claims that the minor has not returned home from yesterday. The aggrieved family recorded their protest by burning tires and forcefully shutting the busy market. A contingent of police and paramilitary forces arrived at the Burns Road after the protest. Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader Kamran Tessori and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf representative Khur
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Exam shows Trump in ´excellent health´: White House

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump´s doctor says he is in excellent health, after the 71-year-old president underwent his first medical examination Friday since taking office, the White House said. "The president´s physical exam today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center went exceptionally well," the doctor, Ronny Jackson, was quoted as saying in a statement released by the White House. "The president is in excellent health," Jackson added after the exam was conducted near Washington. He is
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Trump lawyer arranged pre-election hush money for porn star: report

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump´s personal attorney arranged a $130,000 payment to a former porn star before the 2016 election to keep her from going public about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. A White House official categorically denied the report in which the woman, Stephanie Clifford, says she met Trump at a celebrity golf event in 2006 -- a year after he married his current wife, Melania. Clifford, whose stage name is Stormy Daniels, sa
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New Zealand batting first in third ODI against Pakistan

DUNEDIN: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first in the third ODI at Dunedin on Saturday. The hosts have opted to not change its team combination for today?s match, while, opener Fakhar Zaman after recovering from his injury has made a comeback in place of Imamul Haq. It?s a must-win game for Pakistan to keep their chances of winning the series as the Kiwis have already won two matches of the five-match series. Separately, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has called on his bowle
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Trump issues ultimatum to 'fix' Iran nuclear deal

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday gave the Iran nuclear deal a final reprieve but warned European allies and Congress they had to work with him to ?fix the terrible flaws? of the pact or face US withdrawal. Trump said he would waive sanctions against Iran lifted as part of the deal but only as a ?last chance? and would not do so again. The ultimatum puts pressure on Europeans - key backers and parties to the 2015 international agreement ? to satisfy Trump, who has called the deal
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India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in Blind Cricket World Cup

AJMAN: Defending champion India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Blind Cricket World Cup on Friday at Ajman Oval Cricket Ground. India won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pakistan made an average score of 282 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in allotted 40 overs. Muhammad Jamil remained unbeaten on 94 runs. Nisar Ali scored 64 runs, Mati Ullah made 25 runs. Sunil, Deepak, Ajay Reddy and Rambir took a wicket a piece. The target of 283 runs wasn?t challenging for the strong Indian ba
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Empowering your child and preventing sexual abuse

It is estimated that between 15-20% of girls and boys from all socioeconomic groups in Pakistan are exposed to sexual harassment and abuse before the time they turn 18 years old. With many cases going unreported or undetected, it can be assumed that in reality the statistics are probably much higher.  Whatever the numbers may be, it is increasingly clear that not enough is being done to protect children from abuse. Moreover, a number of myths and misconceptions, which suggest that only girls an
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Balochistan Assembly to elect new chief minister today

Balochistan Assembly. Photo: File  QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly will elect its new chief minister in a session scheduled today. Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid nominated candidate Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, Pashtunkhuwa Milli Awami Party representatives Abdul Rahim Ziyaratwal and Agha Liaquat, have filed their nominations. Along with his party members, Bizenjo has the complete support of disgruntled members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Jamiat Ulema-s-Islam (Fazl). Meanwhile, National Party has
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This book teaches children about body protection in an age-appropriate way

Child sexual abuse is a very sensitive topic. Lacking the basic awareness and knowledge of the issue makes children more vulnerable to abuse.  Countless parents feel that child sexual abuse is a serious issue, but many often find it difficult to talk to their children about it.  The following children's book, prepared by non-governmental organisation Rozan, serves as a medium for children to learn about body protection in an age-appropriate, non-threatening and fun way.  The book, suitable fo
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Pakistan Coast Guards foil bid to smuggle 400kg narcotics in Pasni

The recovered drugs are said to be worth Rs3.5 billion. QUETTA: Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) foiled a bid to smuggle narcotics in Pasni and seized 400kg narcotics on Friday. According to a spokesman, PCG personnel, acting on a tip off, recovered the narcotics from Albehar boat and arrested five smugglers. The recovered drugs are said to be worth Rs3.5 billion. Meanwhile, four people were also apprehended after recovery of 300 grams crystal meth from them during checking at Makran Coastal Hig
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Pakistan beat India in Armed Forces International Polo Tournament 2018

Pak Army team defeated the Indian side by 15 to 3.5 goals in the most-awaited match of the event. ? ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army defeated Indian Army in a thrilling match during Armed Forces International Polo Tournament 2018 in Nigeria on Friday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Pak Army team defeated the Indian side by 15 to 3.5 goals in the most-awaited match of the event, the ISPR said in a statement. Apart from Pakistan, five other teams are participating in the
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Two children perish in fire in Islamabad

Representational image/file photo ISLAMABAD: Two underage children perished on Friday in a fire that engulfed a shack in Islamabad?s Sector F-11. According to rescue officials, two-year-old Haider and six-year-old Muhammad Rahim, died in a fire while three other children were injured. The rescue officials later shifted three wounded children named Sania, Mubashir and Ibrahim to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital for medical treatment. The family said that they were asleep
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