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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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Dozen dead, scores injured in South Africa train crash

Workers stand next to a wreckage after a train crash near Hennenman in the Free State province, South Africa, January 4, 2018. REUTERS JOHANNESBURG: More than a dozen people were killed and hundreds were feared injured after a train struck a lorry, derailed and burst into flames in South Africa on Thursday. Footage from television news showed fire engulfing one of the train?s carriages after the accident, which occurred as it traveled between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. Transport Ministe
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Balochistan?s political situation cannot be compared to other provinces: Sarfraz Bugti

QUETTA: Former home minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti said on Thursday that Balochistan?s political situation should not be compared to the rest of the provinces in the country, adding that bringing the no-confidence vote against Chief Minister Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri is a democratic right. The former home minister was visiting Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz?s senior leader Sardar Yaqub Nasir after passing of his sister, where he also addressed media personnel. He said that the no-confidenc
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US puts Pakistan on watch list for 'violation of religious freedom'

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has placed Pakistan on a Special Watch List for what it claims are "severe violations of religious freedom". In a press statement on Thursday, the State Department said it has also re-designated 10 countries as "countries of particular concern" under the country's International Religious Freedom Act for having engaged in or tolerated egregious violations of religious freedom. "Today, the Department of State announces that the Secretary of State re-designate
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Pakistan's foreign reserves drop $26mn to $14,107mn

KARACHI: Foreign exchange reserves decreased $26 million to $14,107 million in the week ending Dec 29, compared to $14,133 million in the previous week, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Thursday. The reserves decreased due to payments on account of external debt servicing and other official outflows, added SBP. Earlier in December, the SBP received $2.5 billion earned from the issuance of euro and Sukuk bonds. The country had also raised $1 billion in a five-year Sukuk and $1.5 billion in t
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Suspected Russian jets kill 30 near Damascus

Russian military jets flying from Syria are seen shortly before landing on the runway of an airbase in Buturlinovka in Voronezh region, Russia- Reuters/file photo AMMAN: At least 30 civilians were killed early on Thursday when jets dropped bombs on a residential area in a besieged rebel enclave east of Syria?s capital, a war monitor said, identifying the planes as Russian. At least four bombs flattened two buildings in the Eastern Ghouta town of Misraba, in an attack that killed around 20 and
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Cause of US anger not Pakistan but formation of hostile front: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

KABUL: Former Afghan prime minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar said on Friday that the cause of the United States anger is not lack of cooperation from Pakistan but the formation of a hostile front against the US. The former Afghan prime minister was speaking to an Afghan news channel in an interview, where he commented on the recent political scenario in wake of US President Donald Trump?s anti-statements. The reason for stopping US aid is not Pakistan?s lack of cooperation, the US knows that a new
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Nawaz should reveal his secrets: Zardari

MIRPUR KHAS: Pakistan People?s Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday that he wants Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif to reveal his secrets, adding that the former prime minister should not hurl accusations at the PPP. Asif Ali Zardari was addressing a gathering of party workers here, where he said that his party wants to serve the poor. Former president Zardari said that he his party did not take anyone?s help to come into power and the PPP has the support of pu
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Zardari directs CM Sindh to hold talks with protesting teachers

KARACHI: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has taken notice of police torture of protesting teachers in Karachi and directed concerned authorities for immediate release of detained protesters. Police tear-gassed and baton-charged teachers protesting non-payment of salaries outside the Karachi Press Club on Thursday afternoon. The law enforcers baton-charged the protesters as they attempted to make way toward Bilawal House on Thursday ? the eleventh day o
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British PM May apologizes as overwhelmed hospitals cancel non-emergency operations

LONDON: Britain?s Prime Minister Theresa May apologized on Thursday to tens of thousands of patients whose operations were canceled to free up staff and beds to deal with emergency patients. Earlier this week, officials at the National Health Service (NHS) in England recommended that hospitals cancel all non-urgent appointments and operations until next month. Officials say this means about 50,000 operations may be postponed. ?I know it is difficult, I know it is frustrating, I know it is di
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Pakistan needs to revisit its ties with US, says Asif

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/b03769bf55e7d498c5c47cb1c2ec0172.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS80LzIwMTggMTo0NTowOSBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPVhaTERBVE01eVRLaHZXQjErMjgyUVE9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] KARACHI: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan needs to revisit its ties with the United States. The minister said s
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Ishrat-ul-Ibad mother of all corruption: Mustafa Kamal

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/6f10c9d5f13390c6af7c9eb6164ffd6d.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS80LzIwMTggMToxNTo1NCBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPU4wTzU2R2Z3dk1VbnJpM1N1Z05vUmc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Mustafa Kamal on Thursday accused former governor of Sindh Ishrat-ul-Ibad of destroying t
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US accusations cause of concern for civil, military leaders alike: Shehbaz Sharif

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/b13de845f0605a28c4cdcf53b61e7b18.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MS80LzIwMTggMToyMDo0OSBQTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPWZRck9rZEp0UmxnaUV6UTJIc25yTHc9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the United States is targeting Pakistan, which is a cause of concern
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Pakistan Navy ships visit Oman on friendly visit

ISLAMABAD: A flotilla of the Pakistan Navy (PN) visited Muscat as part of a goodwill and training visit, said a statement from PN.  The flotilla comprised the submarine PNS Hurmat, sail ship PNS Rahnaward and support ship PNS Rasadgar. During the visit, the mission commander and commanding officers of the PN ships and submarines held important meetings with various Royal Navy of Oman officers.  "The visit was aimed at improving interoperability and strengthening of bilateral ties between the
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Wedding festivities: Fireworks display banned in Islamabad

The use of crackers, explosive devices and firearms along with fireworks display has been banned in Islamabad.   ISLAMABAD: The use of crackers, explosive devices and firearms along with fireworks display has been banned in Islamabad. In a notification by the district magistrate, ICT, the citizens have been also directed to strictly adhere to the wedding rules including ending event on time [10pm] and serve 'one dish' to guests.  The notification reads: ?With reference to section 3, 4 &
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Indian pilots grounded after 'mid-air row'

Jet Airways is investigating claims that a male pilot slapped his female colleague during a heated argument while the plane was in the air with 324 passengers on board. Photo: AFP/file  MUMBAI: An Indian airline said Thursday it had grounded two pilots over allegations they had a fight and both briefly stormed out of the cockpit during a New Year´s Day flight from London to Mumbai. Jet Airways is investigating claims that a male pilot slapped his female colleague during a heated argument while
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Husband goals? Kohli wears wedding ring around his neck

From couple goals to wedding ring goals  After Virushka gave the world wedding goals with their fairytale ceremony in Italy, it now seems Virat Kohli has just set a new trend going after he was spotted wearing his wedding ring around his neck on tour in South Africa. A fan account on Instagram has posted pictures of the Indian skipper with his ring dangling in a chain around his neck during practice sessions. ?HUSBAND GOALS Virat wears his wedding ring on neck with a chain whenever out for a
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Indian ceasefire violation, Pakistani response neutralises post

RAWALPINDI: The Indian Army violated the ceasefire along the working boundary on Thursday targeting innocent civilians, according to the ISPR.  A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) branch of the Pakistan Army claimed three civilians were injured due to the unprovoked Indian firing in the Zafarwal sector.  The Pakistan Army launched a befitting response at the Indian post killing one Indian soldier and leaving two injured. The post was neutralised, the statement conc
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Indian pilots grounded after 'mid-air row'

Photo: File  An Indian airline said Thursday it had grounded two pilots over allegations they had a fight and both briefly stormed out of the cockpit during a New Year's Day flight from London to Mumbai. Jet Airways is investigating claims that a male pilot slapped his female colleague during a heated argument while the plane was in the air with 324 passengers on board. Reports in several Indian newspapers, quoting unnamed sources, said the mid-air altercation led the female pilot to leave the
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Imran Khan says he opposed joining US War on Terror

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is one the most active politicians on Twitter. However, he often fires away a tweet not realising that people still remember what he said in the past, even if he himself does not. On Wednesday and Thursday the PTI chairman posted on twitter claiming he had opposed Pakistan becoming a part of the US-led War on Terror. He posted: ?From the start I had opposed Pak becoming part of US-led so-called "War on Terror". Now, after suffering
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Priyanka Chopra back in New York to shoot for Quantico

Priyanka on the sets of Quantico in NYC. Photo: Jose Perez/INSTARimages.com After enjoying the season?s festivities in India, acting sensation Priyanka Chopra is back in chilly New York to resume filming scenes for her TV series Quantico. The 35-year-old was spotted in a black coat with faux fur trim and snow boots in the city as she tried to stay warm on the set. Priyanka also had ear muffs on and enjoyed hot beverage as she tried to fight the bone-chilling cold. She was joined by New Yor
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Root falls short of elusive century as Aussies hit back late

Joe Root fell for 83 in the closing moments of the first day, Australia v England, 5th Ashes Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 4, 2018/Getty Images SYDNEY: England skipper Joe Root again missed out on an elusive first century in the series as Australia fought back with two late wickets on the opening day of the fifth Test on Thursday. Root was out to a superb diving catch by Mitchell Marsh at square leg for 83 in the day´s penultimate over before Jonny Bairstow was caught behind in the final over.
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Japanese foreign minister calls on COAS

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Head Quarters on January 4, 2018.  20Photo: Geo News screen grab1 RAWALPINDI: Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Head Quarters on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations statement, the visiting dignitary was presented guard of honour and he laid a floral wreath at Shuhada monument. The visit
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McMaster alleges Pakistan is using terrorists as part of foreign policy

US National Security Advisor McMaster during interview with VOA - Courtesy: VOA WASHINGTON: While stating that US President Donald Trump is ?frustrated? but also values a ?partnership with Pakistan?, United States National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster has alleged Islamabad only goes after terrorists ?selectively? while it ?sustains and supports others who act as an arm of its foreign policy.? In an interview with Voice of America, McMaster said the US president?s tweet was not a ?blame game?
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No intention to seek any new assistance from IMF: Rana Afzal

Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal  KARACHI: Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal has said the government has no intention of seeking any new financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing a news conference in Karachi earlier today, Afzal said the economic outlook of the country is positive and the government is receiving enough funds to meet development expenditures. He said Pakistan has enough foreign exchange reserves to meet its debt
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Cate Blanchett to head Cannes festival jury

PARIS: Cate Blanchett, the double Oscar-winning actress leading a Hollywood campaign to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, will head the jury at this year´s Cannes Film Festival, organisers said on Thursday. Australian Blanchett, 48, who helped launch the "Time´s Up" initiative this week following a string of sexual assault accusations against prominent men in the film industry, will become the 12th woman to lead the prestigious panel at Cannes, which kicks off on May 8. "We´re very pl
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