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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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Pak, Japan ties vital for mutual interest: Muhammad Zubair

File Photo KARACHI: Governor of Sindh Muhammad Zubair, while speaking to a delegation ? led by Mitsubishi Corporation Senior Vice-President and GM Kimihide Ando at the Governor House ? here, said Thursday investors from various countries are coming up with investment in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Pakistan considers Japanese participation towards CPEC-related investment to be significant, Zubair noted, adding that the project's completion would help initiate a new era of econom
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Bannon to appear before Congress committee for Russia probe

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump?s former chief strategist Steve Bannon will be interviewed next week by a US House of Representatives committee investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The interview on Tuesday will focus on Bannon?s time on the campaign, not the transition or his time in the White House, the source said. An aide to Republican Representative Devin Nunes, the committee?s chairman, declined comme
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Painful to talk about my marriage: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan Thursday said that it is painful for him to talk about his marriage. In an interview with a private TV channel, the PTI chief said that he proposed marriage to Bushra Maneka after her divorce, adding that out of 65 years of his age, he spent only 10 years of married life. He said that he wishes to spend rest of his life happily and in peace. Khan said that he is a democratic person and takes decisions himself. No one can force him
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Stray dogs ?murdered? in Russian World Cup cities: MPs

Last month first deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko estimated there are some two million stray animals in the host cities and urged them to solve the problem humanely. Reuters: Representational image   MOSCOW: Stray dogs are being killed in Russian cities set to host the 2018 World Cup as authorities follow orders to get thousands of feral animals under control, Russian MPs claimed Thursday. "We have received many appeals from animal rights activists and just caring citizens saying mass shoot
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Pakistan restored peace on its soil, Afghanistan's turn to do so: DG ISPR

KARACHI: The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor Thursday said that Pakistan has restored peace on its soil and now Afghanistan will also have to do so. In an interview with a private TV channel, the DG ISPR said, "Fighting war against terrorism was a difficult phase, however, we restored peace on our side and now Afghanistan will have to do so." He said the Taliban had influence in seven tribal agencies in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal A
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US House passes bill to renew NSA internet spying tool

FILE PHOTO: A man is silhouetted near logo of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) in this photo illustration taken in Sarajevo March 11, 2015. REUTERS The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to renew the National Security Agency?s warrantless internet surveillance program, overcoming objections from privacy advocates and confusion prompted by morning tweets from President Donald Trump that initially questioned the spying tool. The legislation, which passed 256-164 and spl
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Smaller social network tied to bigger diabetes risk

A person receives a test for diabetes during Care Harbor LA free medical clinic in Los Angeles, California September 11, 2014. REUTERS Socially isolated people may be more likely to develop diabetes than adults with closer ties to family and friends, a recent study suggests. Loneliness has long been linked to a wide variety of physical and mental health problems, particularly among chronically ill and elderly people. With diabetes in particular, close friends and family can influence how patie
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Ecuador gives Assange citizenship, seeks solution with Britain

FILE PHOTO: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seen on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Britain, May 19, 2017. REUTERS QUITO/LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was ?naturalized? as an Ecuadorean on Dec. 12, at his request, Ecuador?s foreign minister said on Thursday, adding that she was seeking a ?dignified? solution to his situation with Britain. Britain said earlier on Thursday it had refused a request by Ecuador for Assange to be given diplomatic status, a spokesman f
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Putin says it's up to Washington, not Moscow, to improve ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the first meeting of his campaign office for the upcoming presidential election in Moscow, Russia January 10, 2018. REUTERS MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday it was up to Washington and not Moscow to improve ties between the two countries. Speaking to a group of Russian media executives, Putin said US allegations that Russia had meddled in the US presidential election were nonsense. He said he hoped Washington would realize the
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Next time Nawaz will be in opposition: Zardari

NAWABSHAH: Former president and Pakistan People?s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday that in the next general elections, Nawaz Sharif and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N will be part of opposition. The PPP co-chairman was speaking to media in Nawabshah, where he said that the elections in Senate will take place. ?Nawaz?s B-team is incapable of solving issues,? said the former president. Zardari said that there is no prospect of a technocrat government in the Constitution.
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Suspected Daesh bomber surrenders at Libyan checkpoint: official

A security member of Misrata counter-terrorism removes explosives from a car driven by a suspected Daesh militant, in Misrata, Libya, January 11, 2018. REUTERS TRIPOLI: A suspected Daesh militant driving a car laden with explosives surrendered to Libyan security forces at a checkpoint on Thursday rather than go ahead with an attack in the city of Misrata, a security official said. The Misratan counter-terrorism official, who asked not to be named for security reasons, said he had surrendered a
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PML-Q, disgruntled PML-N members name Bizenjo as new CM Balochistan

PML-Q member of Balochistan Assembly Abdul Quddus Bizenjo. QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) and disgruntled members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Thursday nominated Abdul Quddus Bizenjo as their candidate for new chief minister of Balochistan. Holding a joint press conference here, PML-N MPA Jan Mohammad Jamali announced that Bizenjo would be their candidate for the leader of the House. Bizenjo's nomination papers would be submitted on Friday, Jamali added. Those backin
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Qadri demands suspension of Rana Sanaullah, IGP over Kasur rape-murder case

PAT Chairman Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on Thursday demanded the suspension of Punjab law minister and inspector general of police over the recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Kasur. Photo: Geo News  LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on Thursday demanded the suspension of Punjab law minister and inspector general of police (IGP) over the recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Kasur.  "If you eliminate the crime and punish the criminals, then make P
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Kasuri's claim attributed to CJP incorrect: SC spokesman

Ahmad Raza Kasuri. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: A spokesman for the Supreme Court of Pakistan (CJP) has refuted claim by a senior lawyer that the suspect in brutal Kasur rape-murder case has been apprehended. In a statement issued to media, the spokesman said that lawyer Ahmad Raza Kasuri's statement was out of context. The chief justice only spoke of reports on social media suggesting arrest of the culprit, the spokesman explained. Senior advocate Ahmad Raza Kasuri earlier claimed that the sus
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Shehzad Roy calls Kasur incident 'heart-wrenching', demands justice

Famous singer and social activist Shehzad Roy in a press conference on Thursday demanded that the culprits behind the rape and murder of seven-year-old Zainab should be given strictest punishment. Roy, who presented Geo News? programme ?Chal Parha? depicting state of the government schools in Pakistan, called the incident in Kasur heart-wrenching. ?To save the future Zainabs in Pakistan, better measures should be put in place,? said the musician. ?In Pakistan, out of every five children, one
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#JusticeForZainab: Protests held across Pakistan

The brutal rape and murder of seven-year-old Zainab has sent shockwaves throughout the country. Abducted from near her house on the night of January 4, Zainab?s body was found five days later in a garbage pile. #JusticeForZainab is Pakistan?s top trend and protests have been held demanding justice throughout the country.  Demonstrators chant slogans to condemn the rape and murder of 7-year-old girl Zainab in Kasur, during a protest in Islamabad - Reuters   People chant slogans and hold sign
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PM, COAS visit SSG HQ in Cherat, pay respect to martyrs

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/c15f615323e926556ef479e031f1aef2.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS8xMS8yMDE4IDEyOjI5OjQ1IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9ZGp5N0xBNXdJVFpTVGl4MFBJZG9sQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Special Services Gro
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Air strikes in north Yemen kill at least 14: witnesses, rebels

Yemenis inspect damage at the site of air strikes in the rebel stronghold of Saada on January 6, 2018. Photo: AFP  SANAA: Saudi-led coalition air strikes on a marketplace and house in rebel-held northern Yemen have left at least 14 people dead, witnesses and a rebel-run news agency said Thursday. An eyewitness in the northern province of Saada told AFP that 12 people had been killed in strikes on the marketplace on Wednesday evening, including women. The rebel-run news agency Saba gave the sa
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Body of sixth-grader recovered from field in Kasur

KASUR: A sixth-grader's body was recovered from a field in Kasur on Thursday.  Sharaq aka Bobby had gone missing after he was sent to school three days ago, claimed the boy's parents. The body of the boy ? a resident of Patoki ? was recovered from a nearby village, Dholan Chak-27. The incident follows the recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl Zainab in Kasur.  A public outcry broke out on social media after members of the civil society, including celebrities, social activists and
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Zainab's killer has been caught, claims Kasuri

Ahmad Raza Kasuri. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Senior advocate Ahmad Raza Kasuri has claimed that the suspect responsible for the rape and murder of Zainab in Kasur case has been arrested. However, the Punjab government has denied those claims. Seven-year-old Zainab, a resident of Road Kot area of Kasur, had gone missing on January 4 when she ventured out of the house. Her body was found in a garbage pile near Kashmir Chowk five days later, leading to national outrage.  [embed_video1 url=
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Zainab's father wants JIT head changed

Zainab's father, Ameen, talking to the media. Photo: Geo News KASUR: Ameen, the father of seven-year-old Zainab who was found raped and murdered on Wednesday, has demanded that the head of the joint investigation team probing the case be removed. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, he said "we don?t have trust in the JIT head". After the incident sparked outrage on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif constituted a JIT, to be headed by Additional Inspector-General Abubakar K
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Pakistan in talks with US over security assistance: FO

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal/File photo ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Foreign Office said on Thursday it is in talks with the United States over matters of mutual interest, including security assistance, but it was too soon to reveal more at this point in time. In his weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said the two countries were in talks over matters of mutual interest, including security assistance, details of which cannot be revealed to media
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Imran announces to join Qadri?s protest from Jan 18

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said on Thursday that his "tigers" will join Dr Tahirul Qadri when he begins his grand protest against the government on January 17.  Imran is addressing the media in Islamabad. 
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Golf named the most boring sport in Britain survey

70% of the 1,616 adults asked for their opinion adjudged golf to be the dullest  LONDON: Golf has emerged as Britain´s dullest sport in a survey confirming the historic phrase wrongly attributed to Mark Twain that it is "a good walk spoiled". The YouGov poll -- published in Thursday´s edition of The Times -- found 70% of the 1,616 adults asked for their opinion adjudged golf to be the dullest -- only 11% considered it to be exciting. Despite attracting sell out crowds at Wembley for NFL games
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?My name is Zainab. I am seven-years-old?

Zainab was kidnapped on January 4  On January 4, a seven-year-old girl went missing. She was last seen outside a tuition centre, barely a few minutes away from her uncle?s house in Kasur, Punjab. Five days later her lifeless body was recovered from a trash heap. According to a preliminary post-mortem report, the little girl was raped multiple times before being strangled to death. Her distraught father, who had recently returned from Saudi Arabia, made a public appeal to the Chief Justice
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