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Japanese FM talks Jerusalem in Jordan

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono arrives at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, August 3, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/Files AMMAN: Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Tuesday held talks with his Jordanian counterpart, who said Jerusalem's fate should be decided in talks after Washington recognised the city as Israel's capital. The status of the city should be decided "through direct negotiations and according to the relevant international resolutions", Ayman Safad
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Minister admits 22000 additional appointments in Sindh education department

Sindh Minister for Education Jam Mehtab. ? Geo News FILE KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Education Jam Mehtab admitted on Tuesday that around 22000 additional appointments were made in the provincial education department during the past tenures. He said the appointments were made with the connivance of some officials in the Sindh education department, adding that the department does not have seats to appoint such high number of individuals. "Educators recruited to teach Sindhi and Arabic are them
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Cabinet approves formation of implementation committee for FATA reforms

PM Abbasi chairing Federal Cabinet meeting - File Photo  ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved formation of a high-level national implementation committee for FATA reforms, read a press statement issued by the PM Office. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired the cabinet meeting, which approved formation of the committee. "The meeting granted ex-post facto approval to the formation of National Implementation Committee on FATA Reforms. Minister for Defence and Corp Commander
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US sanctions two North Korean officials over missile program

WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on two North Korean officials for their roles in developing the country?s ballistic missiles, the latest step in a campaign to press Pyongyang to give up its nuclear and missile programs. The US Treasury named the officials as Kim Jong Sik and Ri Pyong Chol. It said Kim was reportedly a key figure in North Korea?s efforts to switch its missile program from liquid to solid fuel, while Ri was reported to be a key official involved in t
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Pakistan tests shoes of Indian spy's wife for suspicious object

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cd3fa78ced7b23a774f33053c7c966c5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvMjYvMjAxNyA1OjI4OjE3IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9ZkdiRkxOaExscUxtWnF0TTJKTUhmUT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities took the shoes of Kulbushan Jadhav?s wife, which she was wearing upon arrival in Pakistan, as the authorities suspected the presence of a foreign object, according to the Foreign
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IN PICTURES: Virat and Anushka?s Mumbai reception

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at their wedding reception in Mumbai. Photo: Indian Express  MUMBAI: India?s power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli looked royal at their Mumbai reception at St Regis? Astor Ballroom in Mumbai?s Lower Parel. Anushka looked sleek in a beige lehenga while Virat, in a dapper blue blazer and white pants, complimented his beautiful wife. The happy couple posing for media at their wedding reception in Mumbai. Cricketers Virender Sehwag, Sunil Gavaskar, Manish Pa
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No Indian soldier crossed the LoC: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army on Tuesday denied that Indian soldiers had crossed the Line of Control earlier on Monday and raided its outpost.  Three Army soldiers were martyred on Monday after Indian forces opened unprovoked firing in the Rakhchikri sector of LoC.  Indian media had reported that Indian army commandos had crossed the LoC and conducted a raid at a Pakistan Army post.  Three Army soldiers martyred by Indian firing across LoC: ISPR One soldier was injured in the
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Russia establishing permanent presence at its Syrian bases: RIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu as they attend the Navy Day parade in St Petersburg, Russia, July 30, 2017. ? Reuters MOSCOW: Russia has started establishing a permanent military presence at naval and air bases in Syria, the defense minister said on Tuesday as parliament ratified a deal with Damascus to cement Russian presence in the country, the RIA news agency reported. The deal, signed on Jan 18 will expand the Tartus naval facility, Russia's only
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US jet goes off taxiway after blizzard

NEW YORK: A JetBlue flight went off the taxiway after landing in Boston, the airline said on Tuesday, as frigid conditions and snow hit the northeastern United States. No injuries were reported after the flight from Savannah, Georgia, "went off of a taxiway shortly after landing at approximately 7:15 pm" on Monday, Christmas Day, a JetBlue statement said. "Buses transported customers from the aircraft to the terminal." Earlier in the day, Boston's Logan International Airport had temporarily
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Nawaz on agenda to delay elections: Sheikh Rashid

Awami Muslim League President Sheikh Rashid Ahmad. Photo: Geo News file  ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) President Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Tuesday accused political rival Nawaz Sharif of acting on an agenda to delay elections. "Nawaz Sharif is on an agenda to delay elections for two years," Ahmad said, adding that the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) president has today, more than ever, committed contempt of court.  "Maryam Nawaz har brought her father to this stage and she alone wi
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Britain escorts Russian ship near national waters amid strained relations

HMS St Albans monitors Russian warship as they pass close to UK territorial waters. ? Reuters LONDON: A British ship escorted a Russian vessel as it passed near UK territorial waters over Christmas, Britain?s defense ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Russian naval activity near Britain had increased in the holiday period. The frigate HMS St Albans departed on Dec 23 to track the new Russian warship Admiral Gorshkov as it moved through the North Sea. The Royal Navy vessel monitored the Russ
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Virushka?s wedding announcement becomes Golden tweet of 2017

With people still gushing over the fairytale wedding of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, the actor?s tweet announcing her marriage to the Indian cricket star has become the Golden tweet of the year for Bollywood. According to a statement by the online news and social networking site, Twitter, Anushka?s tweet that had a picture of the bride and groom was one of the most retweeted posts of the year. ?Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share th
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FO summons acting Indian DHC, records protest over ceasefire violations

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan summoned on Tuesday the acting Indian deputy high commissioner and recorded strong protest over continuing ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC), a spokesman for the Foreign Office said. The acting Indian deputy high commissioner was summoned a day after the martyrdom of three Pakistan Army troops in unprovoked, cross-border firing by Indian forces in the LoC's Rakhchikri sector. DG South Asia and SAARC, Dr Mohammad
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Malala demands KP, FATA merger to be expedited

LONDON: Nobel laureate and social activist Malala Yousafzai on Tuesday demanded the government to merge the Federally Adminstered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).  "I strongly demand that the government not delay FATA reforms any further and merge FATA with KP as soon as possible," said the nobel laureate. She added that the move would enable the people of FATA to have equal rights, both Constitutional and civic, which all Pakistanis are entitled to." The activist further sa
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Strike against tax imposition in GB enters sixth day

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/2adf834ce40e17ed3fb0983f4436ff5f.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvMjYvMjAxNyAzOjA0OjEwIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9aU1Jcm5hZXJNbnRyRytOK2J5RTQ3Zz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] GILGIT: A strike against the imposition of federal taxes in Gilgit-Baltistan entered its sixth day on Sunday. The shutter-down stri
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Those brought to forefront by dictators are talking about democracy: Imran

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan lashed out at his political opponent, Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday and said those who were brought to the forefront by dictators are today talking about democracy. Imran's criticism of Nawaz came during his press conference alongside Pakistan Awami Tehreek's Dr. Tahirul Qardri. Referring to the start of Nawaz's political career, Imran said there is only one dear in politics and "that is Nawaz Sharif".  The PTI chairman claimed that the Islami J
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Sindh announces holiday on Benazir's death anniversary

Benazir Bhutto, twice elected as the prime minister of Pakistan, was assassinated on December 27, 2007, as she returned after addressing a mammoth rally at Rawalpindi's Liaquat Bagh. ? FILE KARACHI: The provincial government of Sindh has announced a public holiday on Wednesday on account of 10th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Benazir, twice elected as the prime minister of Pakistan, was assassinated on December 27, 2007, as she returned after addressing a mammoth ra
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Anil Kapoor celebrates birthday with Salman Khan on sets of Race 3

Anil Kapoor feed a piece of cake to Salman Khan. Photo taken from Anil Kapoor's Twitter profile  Veteran actor Anil Kapoor celebrated his 61st birthday with Salman Khan on the sets of their upcoming movie, Race 3,  Salman is a new addition to the Race franchise. ?Who says an on-set birthday has to be boring? My birthday was made extra special by Salman Khan and Tips team. Thank you all for your love and wishes,? Anil, whose birthday was on December 24, tweeted on Tuesday. He also put up a phot
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Apple suppliers drop on report of weak iPhone X demand; analysts' views mixed

An attendee uses a new iPhone X during a presentation for the media in Beijing, China October 31, 2017 - Reuters File Photo   BEIJING: Shares in several of Apple Inc?s Asian suppliers fell for a second straight day on Tuesday, hurt by a report from Taiwan?s Economic Daily and some analysts saying that iPhone X demand could come in below expectations in the first quarter. Apple will slash its sales forecast for the iPhone X in the quarter to 30 million units, the Taiwanese newspaper said on Mon
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Have complete faith in team: Najam Sethi

CCO PTCL Adnan Shahid, Chairman PCB Najam Sethi, and Pakistan Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed pictured at the kit unveiling ceremony held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday. Photo: PCB  LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi on Tuesday expressed complete faith in the Pakistan cricket team. ?The team will be faced with tough competition in New Zealand but I have complete faith in our team,? Sethi said while addressing the kit unveiling ceremony held at the Gaddafi Stad
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NAB chief directs inquiry into 435 offshore companies owned by Pakistanis

Chairman NAB chairing a meeting at NAB Headquarters ? Online      ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal, taking notice of 435 offshore companies of Pakistanis in Panama and British Virgin Island, on Tuesday directed immediate inquiry into the matter. Iqbal directed the bureau to investigate the matter without any pressure or influence, a press statement said. The chairman also directed the bureau to approach the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR), St
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The Internet can?t stop gushing over this picture of Ranbir Kapoor with Kareena?s son

A picture of Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor with Kareena and Saif?s son has taken over the internet. Neetu Kapoor uploaded the adorable picture for fans. Here take a look: Ranbir and Taimur  The picture, captioned ?The ?Star? of the Christmas lunch?, has definitely made Christmas special for fans of the Kapoor family. The annual Christmas brunch at the Kapoors was attended by the entire family but Taimur stole the limelight. Here are more pictures from the celebration. Taimur with h
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11,000MW will be added to national grid by June 2018: minister

Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari launching the application of PITC at Power Division in Islamabad - Photo PID    ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmed Leghari on Tuesday said after the completion of the mega hydel-power project of Neelum Jhelum, a total of 11,000-megawatt of electricity would be added to the national grid by June 2018 to overcome the issue of load-shedding. For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government has given
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Syria rebels reject Sochi peace initiative

BEIRUT: More than three dozen Syrian rebel groups, including influential militants, have rejected a Russian-led initiative for talks next month in Sochi on ending Syria's war. Russia and Iran, both key allies of Syria's regime, agreed with opposition backer Turkey on Friday to hold a "Congress of National Dialogue" in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on January 29 and 30. Syria's government swiftly said it would attend but militants have pushed back, calling it a Russian bid to eclipse a United
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Egypt hangs 15 over attacks on security forces: officials

CAIRO: Egyptian authorities on Tuesday executed 15 prisoners convicted of attacks on security forces in the restive Sinai Peninsula, police officials said. The men were hanged in two jails where they had been held since military courts sentenced them for the attacks in the Sinai, where militants are waging an insurgency, the officials said. It was the largest mass execution carried out in the North African country since six convicted militants were hanged in 2015. The hangings come a week af
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