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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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Indian board slaps backdated doping ban on Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan/File photo NEW DELHI: Indian batsman Yusuf Pathan has received a five-month ban due to a doping violation but will be free to play from Monday after it was backdated to August, the country´s cricket board (BCCI) has said. The 35-year-old, who played the last of his 57 one-day internationals in 2012 but has been active in domestic cricket, "inadvertently ingested" a prohibited substance to treat an upper respiratory tract infection, the BCCI said in a statement on Tuesday. A urine
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Angelo Mathews returns as Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced Angelo Mathews would return as skipper for limited-overs cricket ahead of the 2019 World Cup, just six months after the all-rounder stepped down from the post. The move comes as a surprise after Mathews, 30, quit last July as captain in all three formats of the game following repeated bouts of injury. Sri Lanka Cricket president Thilanga Sumathipala said the board asked Mathews to reconsider following close consultations with new coach Chandika Hathurus
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Controversial ?Padmavati? to release as ?Padmavat? on January 25

Padmavati was earlier slated for release on December 1, but the studio had to defer it amid the controversy the film stirred up After months of uncertainty, controversial Bollywood film ?Padmavati?, now renamed ?Padmavat?, is set to release on January 25. ?It will release as Padmavat on January 25. The film has got U/A certificate,? sources in Viacom18 Motion Pictures told Indian media. ?Padmavat? was earlier slated for release on December 1, but the studio had to defer it amid the controvers
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Pakistan just wants acknowledgement of its sacrifices: defence minister

Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir-Khan said that Pakistan just wants acknowledgement of its sacrifices. Photo: file  ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir-Khan said that Pakistan just wants acknowledgement of its sacrifices. While speaking at a conference on Tuesday, Khan remarked that everything between US and Pakistan is out in the open now.  "Pakistan is being made a scapegoat. We have given thousands of sacrifices and are still giving it. Pakistan does not want a price for its cooper
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Is wanting to get married a crime, wonders Imran

PTI chief Imran Khan. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan finally broke his silence on his marriage controversy in a series of tweets on Tuesday.  "For 3 days I have been wondering have I looted a bank; or money laundered bns in nation's wealth; or ordered a model-town-like killing spree; or revealed state secrets to India? I have done none of these but discovered I have committed a bigger crime: wanting to get married," wrote the PTI chief in th
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Certain ?godfathers, mafia? pulling strings of Qadri: Information Minister

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday questioned on whose directions Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahirul Qadri visits repeatedly to Pakistan from Canada. ?Who are these powers, the mafias, the godfathers on whose directions he returns on a particular situation,? Aurangzeb said while talking to media here. ?Masses are capable of connecting all dots and knowing what is going on,? she said. On the other hand, she said, Nawaz appears in courts to face cases agains
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Trump to undergo medical check as critics question his mental fitness

US President Donald Trump/File photo  US President Donald Trump will undergo a formal health check on Friday amid speculation about his mental and physical suitability for the presidency. The White House has stated that the physician, Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson will issue a public report on the exam, scheduled for January 12 at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. However, like all Americans, Trump has the right under federal law to keep health information from public disclosure.
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Anil Kapoor and Sonam starring in a film titled ?Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga??

Fans? dream of watching the father-daughter duo together on screen could finally be coming true Fans? dream of watching the father-daughter duo Anil Kapoor and Sonam together on screen could finally be coming true. As per the latest reports in Indian media, the duo will be starring in a film titled ?Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga? ? a nostalgic reference to the classic hit from Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala?s ?1942: A Love Story?. The film will be directed by Shelly Chopra and produced by
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We have given countless sacrifices in war against terrorism: Punjab CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan has given immense sacrifices in the war against terrorism.  He was addressing the media in Lahore during an event.  Sharif, in his comments, also said there has been a significant decrease in the number of terrorism incidents in the country.  The Punjab chief minister said Pakistan does not need US aid and can utilise its own resources in the war against terrorism. 
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Students in Jaranwala set fire to bus after classmates run over

The students were critically injured when they were hit by the bus while trying to cross the road. They have been shifted to the hospital for treatment-Geo News JARANWALA: A group of students on Tuesday set on fire the bus of a private company after it ran over and injured three of their classmates, police said. Rescue and police officials have doused the fire. The students were injured when they were hit by the bus while trying to cross the road.  They were shifted to the hospital in critic
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Further depreciation in rupee against dollar likely: Moody?s

Depreciation to pose short-term inflation challenges but would reduce drain on Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves in the longer run, says Moody's report  Further depreciation in the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar is likely, given the likely evolution of the current account, which would raise financing costs and inflation short term, Moody?s Investors Service warns in its recently-released report. However, over the longer term, allowing the PKR to reflect currency fundamentals would red
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Indian troops martyr two youth in Kashmir

Indian troops take positions in occupied Kashmir. Photo: PTI  SRINAGAR: Indian troops martyred two more Kashmiri youth in occupied Kashmir on Tuesday, according to the Kashmir Media Service. Reports said the Indian army, in an operation in Larnoo, in Kokernag area of Anantnag district, martyred one youth identified as Muhammad Farhan Wani. The troops also critically injured another youth, Ashraf Khan, during the operation, who passed away later.  An Indian army officer talking to media men in
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Gizmos, AI, and cloud computing take centre stage at consumer gadget extravaganza in US

David VanderWaal, LG's US marketing vice president, shows off the company's service robots during a news conference ahead of the official opening of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas-AFP LAS VEGAS: Tech is the new religion, offering hope of salvation in a troubled world as industry leaders converge in Las Vegas this week. Technology will not just help us communicate better and give us bolder and brighter screens. It is promising to end urban congestion, treat cancer and depression, an
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South Korea to stick with Japan 'comfort women' deal

The Japanese government said on Wednesday it will ask new South Korean President Moon Jae-in to comply with a 2015 agreement aimed at settling the row over Korean women forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels. Photo: file   SEOUL: South Korea will not seek to renegotiate a deal with Japan on wartime *** slavery, it said Tuesday, despite new President Moon Jae-In saying on the campaign trail he "could not accept" the agreement. The issue of women forced into sexual slavery for Japa
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Pakistan needs independent foreign policy, not confrontation with US: Shah

FAISALABAD: Opposition leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Tuesday commenting on repeated US criticism said Pakistan will not take anyone?s dictation on its foreign policy. Speaking to the media, Shah, however, said that Pakistan needs to tread carefully in its engagement with the US. He said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) wants no confrontation with the US but only an independent foreign policy. Even in the US, there is a huge lobby which opposes US President Donald Tru
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Pakistan take on Nepal in Blind Cricket World Cup

After a winning start against Bangladesh in the opening game of the Blind Cricket World Cup, Pakistan are playing against Nepal at Gujranwala?s Jinnah Stadium on Tuesday (today). Nepal won the toss and elected to bat first. A large crowd is present in the stands to watch the match, amid strict security measures. On Monday, Pakistan beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in the fifth edition of the World Cup, chasing down the target of 208 in 17 overs. Badar Munir was named Man of the Match for hi
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Smart robot falls dumb as LG touts 'connected life'

LG Electronics's CLoi robot is displayed during a LG press event for CES 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 8, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: AFP2 LAS VEGAS: A cute, table-top robot packed with digital smarts fell dumb on stage at an LG Electronics event touting "connected" lifestyles where machines obey spoken commands and anticipate needs. The ignoble demo failure came before an audience packed with journalists and analysts on the eve of the official opening of the annu
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Deepika makes rare appearance with sister for BFFs with Vogue

Bollywood starlet Deepika Padukone, who has been the focus of much attention due to the controversy surrounding her latest movie Padmavat,  was spotted with her sister Anisha Padukone in a chirpy mood on the sets of BFFs with Vogue.  Donned in a checkered one shoulder dress for the show with sister Anisha, who was snapped in a white top with denim jacket teamed with ripped jeans, Deepika seemed to have a gala time at the show.  The sisters looked quite happy as they got candid with the host of
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Ponting named Australia assistant coach for T20s

Ponting will work under head coach Darren Lehmann SYDNEY: Ricky Ponting will be an assistant coach during Australia´s Twenty20 international series against England and New Zealand next month, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. The former Australia captain will work under head coach Darren Lehmann, while Troy Cooley and Matthew Mott will help out during the series. They have been brought on board while regular support staff Graeme Hick, David Saker and Brad Haddin are in South Africa to assist
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Alpine air at work? Delhi eyes novel ways to battle smog

NEW DELHI: Political apathy over the poisonous smog choking India´s capital has led many like businessman Kamal Meattle to take matters into their own hands, with an office building he says pumps air as fresh as from the Swiss Alps. From the outside, the Paharpur Business Centre looks like any modern office block. But inside it is a virtual jungle where rooms and corridors are lined with more than 7,000 potted plants and creepers. The greenhouse terrace, with artificial grass and green walls,
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KP?cabinet okays monthly stipend for prayer leaders

This initiative would cost Rs3.25 billion per annum-Photo: File PESHAWAR: The provincial cabinet on Monday okayed Rs10,000 as monthly stipend for Pesh Imams (prayer leaders) of Jamia mosques of the province. ?The decision will take effect from the next month i.e. February 2018. This stipend will be given to those Pesh-e-Imams having proper degree from any of the five recognised boards of Deeni Madaris,? said a handout. It is also mandatory that ?Imams? must be a permanent resident of Khyber Pa
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Gwyneth Paltrow to give marriage a second shot

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow poses at the 2015 amfAR Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles, California October 29, 2015. Photo: Reuters   LOS ANGELES: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Monday announced her engagement to US television producer Brad Falchuk, saying she had decided to give marriage a second shot after accepting ?the soul-stretching, pattern-breaking opportunities? of intimacy. Paltrow, 45, who famously described her 2014 separation from her Coldplay frontman husband Chris Martin as a ?conscious un
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North, South Korea begin talks as Winter Olympics help break ice

A woman walks past a TV broadcasting a news report on a high-level talks between the two Koreas at the truce village of Panmunjom, in Seoul, South Korea, January 9, 2018. Photo: REUTERS 1 SEOUL: North and South Korea kicked off their first formal talks in more than two years on Tuesday, with both sides expressing optimism ahead of discussions on how the North?s athletes can attend the Winter Olympics in the South despite tensions. Regardless of its narrow, primarily sporting agenda, the meeti
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Kohli calls for Indian batsmen to change mindset

India?s batsmen must show a more positive mindset to combat the South Africa bowling attack, says Kohli CAPE TOWN: India?s batsmen must show a more positive mindset to combat the South Africa bowling attack, their captain Virat Kohli said after losing the first test on Monday. The match was effectively over in three days with Sunday washed out as 18 wickets fell in 64 overs on day four on a seamer-friendly Cape Town wicket and South Africa won the match by 72 runs. Set 208 for victory, India w
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WATCH: This is how Hasan Ali celebrated his fifty against NZ

Who says he can?t celebrate his batting in his world-famous style as well? We are used to seeing Hasan Ali do his trademark celebration after ripping through opponents? wickets. Hasan Ali's trademark celebration  But today, he smashed New Zealand?s bowlers all over the park to reach his highest ODI score of 51 (off 31 balls), in the second Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI in Nelson. And, of course, that warranted a memorable celebration. Batting or bowling, Hasan Ali loves his style. So do hi
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