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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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Army chief briefed on security matters during North Waziristan visit

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Google moved 16bn euros to Bermuda to avoid tax: Bloomberg

THE HAGUE: Google moved 15.9 billion euros to a Bermuda shell company in 2016, saving it billions of dollars in taxes that year, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, quoting regulatory filings in the Netherlands. Google uses two structures, known as a "Double Irish" and a "Dutch Sandwich", to shield the majority of its international profits from taxation, Bloomberg reported. "The setup involves shifting revenue from one Irish subsidiary to a Dutch company with no employees, and then on to a Bermu
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Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle 'set to boost UK economy'

Britain's Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace in London, Britain, November 27, 2017. Photo: Reuters file   Harry, Queen Elizabeth?s grandson and fifth-in-line to the throne, will tie the knot with Markle on May 19 at Windsor Castle, the royal palace home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. According to the Office for National Statistics, the wedding of Harry?s elder brother William to wife Kate in April 2011 led to an increase of 350,
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NAB orders new probe into corruption allegations against Captain (r) Safdar

Captain (retired) Safdar Awan. Photo: Geo News file ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retired) Javed Iqbal on Tuesday took notice of allegations against Captain (retired) Safdar Awan for being biased in awarding contracts. According to a notification issued by the apex anti-corruption organization, Safdar is accused of awarding contracts worth Rs 3 billion in noncompliance with the set rules and regulations. The NAB chairman gave the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
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Sharifs will not cooperate with NAB on Avenfield reference: sources

ISLAMABAD: The Sharif family has decided to not cooperate with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Avenfield reference case, sources informed Geo News on Wednesday. Sources have quoted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as saying that if NAB has any proof regarding the Sharifs? ownership of the Avenfield apartments, then the anti-graft body should present it before the accountability court. At this point, sources added, Nawaz believes it would not be right for him, his daughter, Ma
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FIA arrests man impersonating as Rabbani's personal secretary on social media

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Authority on Wednesday arrested an individual impersonating as the personal secretary of Senate Chairperson Raza Rabbani on social media.  The investigation agency made the arrest after the Senate chairman had complained regarding the individual, who was running a fake page in the name of Rabbani's personal secretary on social media.  The accused is charged with defrauding people of their money and has confessed to taking money from people in the name of Ra
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Supreme Court will focus on health, education in 2018: CJP

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will focus on health and education throughout 2018, Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar said on Wednesday. The chief justice was hearing a suo motu case regarding felling of trees, during which it was noted that there are multiple complaints of forest department land being illegally leased out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Recently, an illegal lease of 275 acres of the forest department land in Malam Jabba, near Saidu Sharif in Swat, has emerged, The News reporte
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Praise Pakistan, not taunt: Ahsan Iqbal tells US

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday lauded Pakistan's role in the war on terror and criticised the recent US comments about the country. "The United States, instead of taunting Pakistan, should praise its role and unmatched sacrifices to protect the region from terrorists," the interior minister said while addressing a ceremony at the Police Lines in the federal capital. "Pakistan is collecting the thorns spread by the United States," he said, adding that no country has sacr
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Turkey says Netanyahu and Trump supporting Iran protests: media reports

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu/File photo  ANKARA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are supporting the anti-government protests in Iran, Turkey´s foreign minister was quoted as saying by broadcaster CNN Turk on Wednesday. Mevlut Cavusoglu was also cited as saying that Turkey was against foreign interventions in Iran. Cavusoglu said Turkey had not made any assurances to the United States in the resolution of a months-long row which had led to th
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PM Abbasi should devise policy for ending reliance on US aid: Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif urged Pakistan?s present Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to devise a strategy which ends the country?s reliance on US aid. Referring to US President Donald Trump's 'anti-Pakistan' tweet, the former premier said Trump should know the elected government launched anti-terrorism operations after assuming power. ?Pakistan paid the highest price after 9/11? Nawaz said, emphasising that the country had lost the most in the war on terrorism.  "Had the
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Sarfraz Bugti de-notified from ministry, provincial cabinet

QUETTA: A notification from the office of the Governor Balochistan on Wednesday de-notified Sarfraz Bugti as the provincial minister for Home and Tribal Affairs, Prisons and PDMA on the advice of the chief minister.  Bugti had earlier tweeted rejecting media reports that he had been dismissed from the provincial cabinet, adding that he submitted his resignation on Tuesday afternoon to Governor Balochistan. Bu
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India limits visitors to save Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, India AGRA: India is to restrict the number of daily visitors to the Taj Mahal in an attempt to preserve the iconic 17th-century monument to love, its biggest tourist attraction. Millions of mostly Indian tourists visit the Taj Mahal every year and their numbers are increasing steadily as domestic travel becomes easier. Experts say the vast crowds increase wear and tear on the white marble tomb, which already must undergo regular cleaning to stop it turning yellow from polluted air
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Munro blasts record century as New Zealand crush West Indies

Colin Munro soaks in his third T20I hundred, New Zealand v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui/Getty Images  MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Colin Munro smashed his way into the record books as New Zealand crushed the West Indies by 119 runs in the final Twenty20 at Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to sweep the series. Munro, with a rollicking 104 off 53 deliveries, became the first player to hit three centuries in international Twenty20 cricket as New Zealand posted an imposing 243 for five, their highest Twe
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US cannot dictate Pakistan anymore by withholding aid: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Khurram Dastagir. Photo: Courtesy BBC  ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khurram Dastagir has said it is not possible anymore for the US to dictate terms to Pakistan by withholding aid.  Dastagir made the comments in an interview to BBC Urdu.  He also said that the action against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) is part of Operation Raddul Fasaad and has nothing to do with the US. He added that the action against JuD is being taken after much consideration "to secure our future so terrorists c
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Balochistan CM's adviser submits resignation as crisis deepens

Balochistan Assembly. Photo: File  QUETTA: The crisis facing the Balochistan government escalated on Wednesday as Chief Minister?s Adviser Prince Ahmad Ali Ahmadzai sent his resignation to the governor. A no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri was submitted in the provincial assembly. Earlier, Fisheries Minister Mir Sarfraz Domki submitted his resignation, as did Home Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. MPAs submit no-confidence motion against Balochistan CM The motion has
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Anushka and Virat?s South African adventure continues

The adventures of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli continue in South Africa. The couple has been sharing pictures on their Instagram account and the latest one shows them enjoying some quality time at the beach.  Earlier, the couple were seen taking in the sights and sounds of Cape Town and even found some time to find a good sale.  Virat and Anushka in Cape Town  Finding time for some shopping  Virat also showed off his dancing skills!  Virat Kohli and teammate 
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Saif Ali Khan reveals secret behind son Taimur?s popularity

Saif Ali Khan with son Taimur   It?s no secret that one of the biggest stars in Bollywood isn?t even an actor. One-year-old Tamiur Ali Khan has been captivating fans ever since his birth. So what?s the secret behind the massive popularity of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan?s son? This question was answered during a recent interview of Saif Ali Khan in which he revealed that Tamiur was a ?genetic treasure trove.? ?He has got a bit of Rabindranath Tagore, he is a bit of Raj Kapoor, a bit of Ma
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Pakistan allows use of Chinese yuan for trade, investment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will allow the Chinese yuan to be used for imports, exports and financing transactions for bilateral trade and investment activities, in a move economists said Wednesday would simplify a massive Chinese investment project. Both public and private sector enterprises may use the yuan for bilateral trade and investment, the central State Bank of Pakistan said in a statement issued Tuesday. "As per current foreign exchange regulations, Chinese Yuan (CNY) is an approved foreign
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PM Abbasi launches power consumer friendly net-metering framework

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi/File photo  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday launched power consumer friendly net-metering framework, under which power consumers would be able to generate their own energy and sell the surplus to the national grid. Addressing a ceremony here earlier today, Prime Minister Abbasi said the country stands at the threshold of providing cheap, efficient, reliable and sustainable electricity to consumers. Minister for Power Division Sard
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Imran Khan terms Trump ?ignorant and ungrateful?

PTI chairman Imran Khan/File photo Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan hit out at US President Donald Trump, terming him ?ignorant and ungrateful? as the political leader reacted to Trump?s anti-Pakistan remarks. Tweeting out his reaction on Wednesday, Imran said he had opposed Pakistan becoming part of the US-led war on terror from the start. ?Now, after suffering 70k dead, over $100 bn loss to economy, when we had nothing to do with 9/11, constant "do more" US taunts & afte
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Ranbir, Alia start prepping for Brahmastra

Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are back to the grind and training for their upcoming project Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra.  Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are back to the grind and training for their upcoming project Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra.  The actors are currently in Tel Aviv to prep for the movie and are training with Ido Portal in movement and scene design.  A picture of the two stars surfaced showing them training with Ido Portal in movement and scene design. 
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North Korea to re-open hotline after Seoul proposes talks

North Korea said Wednesday it will reopen a hotline with the South to discuss attending the Winter Olympics SEOUL: North Korea said Wednesday it will reopen a hotline with the South to discuss attending the Winter Olympics, forging ahead with peace overtures despite taunts from US President Donald Trump who said he has a "much bigger" nuclear button than Kim Jong-Un. The hotline, which was cut by the North in 2016, is to be restored at 0630 GMT after Seoul proposed high-level talks in response
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US should stop blaming others for its mistakes: Lodhi

Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi set the record straight after Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN, made incendiary remarks against Pakistan Tuesday night. Photo: APP/file1 UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi set the record straight after Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN, made incendiary remarks against Pakistan Tuesday night.  Islamabad's cooperation with Washington was not based on any aid conside
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Federal cabinet to meet today over Trump tweet

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi/File photo ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will chair a meeting of the federal cabinet on Wednesday (today) to discuss strategy in wake of Donald Trump's tweet, in which the US president accused Pakistan of harbouring terrorists. "The United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools," Trump said in the New
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Pakistan beat NZ XI by 120 runs in warm-up game

Pakistan players shake hands with NZ XI after winning the warm-up match  Pakistan beat New Zealand XI by 120 runs in their warm-up game in Nelson on Wednesday, three days before the five-match ODI series kicks off. Put in to bat first by New Zealand XI, who won the toss, Pakistan put up a massive total of 342 from 50 overs, driven by centuries from openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman who scored 104 and 106, respectively.  Both the batsmen retired out ? an occasional practice in warm-up matches.
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