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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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Only PPP can solve Pakistan's problems: Zardari

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/1c3c1e23ad5a61c5e10c0e1711b1f409.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvMTAvMjAxNyAzOjM0OjIyIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9aG1YRG13TzN0V09LNk13ekZSR1lFZz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] KUNRI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday said that only his party can bring to an end the proble
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Thousands rally in Morocco against US Jerusalem move

A general view of Jerusalem shows the Dome of the Rock, located in Jerusalem's Old City on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount December 6, 2017. REUTERS/file RABAT: Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Morocco´s capital Rabat on Sunday as demonstrations against US President Donald Trump´s declaration of Jerusalem as Israel´s capital continued to spread. Waving Palestinian flags, a sea of demonstrators marched from Rabat´s Bab el-Had square to Moroc
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Three arrested after attempted arson attack at Swedish synagogue

Police arrive after a synagogue was attacked in a failed arson attempt in Gothenburg, Sweden, late December 9, 2017. No one was injured but Jewish community members told local media the synagogue was attacked by a group of masked men who threw multiple burning objects. - Sweden OUT / AFP  STOCKHOLM: Three people were arrested early on Sunday after an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, a spokeswoman for the Swedish Prosecution Authority said. There were no
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PPP agrees to get delimitation bill passed by Senate: sources

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has agreed to get a bill for new delimitation of constituencies passed by the Senate, sources said Sunday, following backdoor contacts with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2017, pertains to the fresh delimitation of constituencies in line with the provisional results of the latest census in light of the general elections next year. The bill had been adopted by the National Assembly, however, the governme
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Nepal's Oli, most likely next PM, wins parliament seat

Prime Minister candidate and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML) Khadga Prashad Oli, also known as K.P. Oli, arrives for a prime ministerial election at the parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, October 11, 2015. REUTERS/File photo KATHMANDU: Former Nepali prime minister K.P. Oli on Sunday looked set for a return to power after winning his seat in parliament and his Communist UML party and Maoist allies on course to win a majority. Counting is still under way
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Terrorism curtailed to large extent: Ahsan Iqbal

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/1be6759a5a7a9f02da60172b409b0025.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvMTAvMjAxNyAyOjM4OjI5IFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9bjFlMU5YOFowcGNMV0I1RUZsNFdIdz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] NAROWAL: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said the government has managed to eliminate terrorism to a large extent. ?The gov
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Woman gives birth to quadruplets in Khanewal

KHANEWAL: A woman gave birth to quadruplets in Khanewal's Kacha Khoh area on Sunday. According to hospital sources, a woman, identified as wife of Saleem, gave birth to four boy babies in the hospital.  The family hails from Chhab-Kalan village in Khanewal district.  The doctors said that all the babies and their mother were in a healthy condition.  The parents even distributed sweets in the hospital to mark the celebration, the hospital added.  Earlier this month, another woman had given
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Indian trooper opens fire, kills four comrades

A paramilitary soldier has killed four of his comrades and injured another inside a camp in central India. Photo: file  NEW DELHI: A paramilitary soldier has killed four of his comrades and injured another inside a camp in central India, an official said Sunday. The trooper turned his gun on his fellow soldiers in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh state. The constable from India´s paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) opened fire following a reported altercation. "He fired on four
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Sardar Masood Khan criticises global silence on atrocities in IoK

Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan addressing a human rights event at Kashmir House on December 10, 2017. Photo: Geo News screen grab1 ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan criticised the silence across the world pertaining to atrocities in Indian occupied Kashmir on Human Rights Day, which is being observed on Sunday. While addressing a human rights event at Kashmir House, Masood Khan remarked that half a century has passed yet the United Nations has
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Thousands of Indonesians again protest Trump's Jerusalem move

Protesters hold a rally outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, to condemn the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, December 10, 2017. Photo: Reuters1 JAKARTA: Thousands protested outside the US Embassy in the Indonesian capital on Sunday against US President Donald Trump?s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel?s capital, many waving banners saying ?Palestine is in our hearts?. Leaders in Indonesia, home to the world?s largest Muslim population, have joined a glo
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Pakistan reaffirms resolve to promote human rights

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Pakistan Khawaja Asif, in a statement, reaffirmed on Sunday country?s resolve to promote and protect fundaments rights of humans on Human Rights Day, which is being marked today (Sunday).  The statement, issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated: ?This year, the Human Rights Day assumes special significance as it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In the last seven decades, considerable progre
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Dr Tahirul Qadri demands Panama-like JIT to probe Model Town incident

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri demanded on Sunday the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT), along the lines of the one formed to probe the Panama Papers case, to investigate the Model Town incident.  Qadri was speaking to the media after a meeting with Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed, who called on him at his Model Town residence.  The PAT chief said the report of Justice Baqar Najafi declared Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Law Minister
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Pakistani female cyclist Samar Khan summits Africa?s highest peak

Cyclist and athlete Samar Khan has become the first Pakistani woman to summit Africa?s highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro. Photo: Samar Khan/Facebook  TANZANIA: Cyclist and athlete Samar Khan has become the first Pakistani woman to summit Africa?s highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro, Geo News reported Sunday. After riding the mountain, Samar, 27, posted on social media: ?With all your prayers & best wishes, successfuly scaled #KIBO (Uhuru Peak) & rode on it all the way to #MoshiGate.?
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Mahira, Atif feature in Pakistan?s most watched music videos of 2017

As the year comes to an end, YouTube has released a list of most popular videos in Pakistan this year. The list is topped by Raees?s song, Zaalima, starring Mahira Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. The videos have been selected based on the time spent watching, sharing, commenting by users. The video is followed by Atif Aslam?s Pehli Daffa, which comes on a close second. Here is the list of top five most popular videos in Pakistan:  1) Zaalima featuring Mahira Khan, Shah Rukh Khan
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Bollywood star Zaira Wasim allegedly harassed on flight

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cc6bae19d24d2a133d00b9f595613c2f.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvMTAvMjAxNyA3OjMwOjU3IEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9Y1Mxb2VjZklOTUhxbGRqd2xkeDFGdz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] Zaira Wasim, who shot to fame after starring in Aamir Khan's Dangal and more recently in Secret Superstar, said on Sunday she was har
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Father kills two-year-old daughter in Bahawalnagar

BAHAWALNAGAR: A father killed his two-year-old daughter after a domestic dispute early Sunday morning, Geo News reported. The father attacked his daughter with a sharp-edged instrument, according to the police, adding that the suspect has been taken into custody. The mother said that her husband would often fight with her over the birth of their daughters. The daughter?s body was shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Chishtian for postmortem and other medico-legal formalities. On December
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Babar Ghauri resigns from MQM over 'personal reasons'

Babar Ghauri. Photo: File  Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Babar Ghauri announced on Sunday that he will no longer be associated with the party.  In a statement, Ghauri said he has resigned from his basic party membership and is relieving himself of all official responsibilities within the MQM. Ghauri said further that the reasons for leaving the party are purely personal, adding that he will not be joining any political party and group for now.  Ghauri has remained as the federal minis
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Bitcoin futures launch sparks excitement, warnings

Anticipation of the first mainstream listings for the digital currency has been a catalyst for a sharp price increase in recent weeks. Photo: file1 NEW YORK: Bitcoin will make its debut on a major exchange Sunday, a landmark for the cryptocurrency that has generated enthusiasm among some investors and more than a little anxiety from others. The Cboe Futures Exchange in Chicago will open trading in bitcoin futures at 2300 GMT on Sunday, a move that is expected to be followed a week later by a r
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Peace must for regional development, says Aga Khan

Prince Karim Aga Khan. Photo: File  CHITRAL: Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, said on Saturday that peace is must for development of the region. He was addressing his followers in Booni and Garum Chashma.  In his address, Aga Khan stressed the importance of education and linked peace to the development of the region. He said that Islam is a religion of peace and its followers must adhere to the instructions of Islam for the progress and prosperity of the en
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School is out: Winter vacations in Sindh from Dec 22 to Dec 31

All public and private educational institutions across Sindh would remain closed from December 22 to December 31. Photo: file   KARACHI: The Sindh government announced on Sunday that all educational institutions will remain closed for winter vacations for 10 days, starting December 22. All public and private educational institutions across the province would remain closed from December 22 to December 31, according to a notification. The vacations have been announced due to cold and dry weathe
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Murree set to receive season?s first snowfall from next week

A vehicle on a road in Murree. Photo: AFP/File ISLAMABAD: With Murree set to receive the first snowfall of the current winter season on Monday, local hoteliers foresee a large influx of tourists next week.  The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast that snow will fall at the scenic hill station on Monday or Tuesday. Muhammad Luqman, the owner of a hotel on the Mall, said there was a likelihood of tourists, mostly residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and adjoining areas, thronging Murre
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Princes William and Harry announce sculptor for new Diana statue

A sculptor who produced the image of Queen Elizabeth used on Britain?s coins has been chosen to create a new statue of Princess Diana, the office of Princes William and Harry said on Sunday, to commemorate 20 years since her death. Ian Rank-Broadley, whose effigy of the Queen has appeared on all UK and Commonwealth coinage since 1998, will design the statue, which now will not be unveiled until next year. ?Ian is an extremely gifted sculptor and we know that he will create a fitting and lastin
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Drunk policeman assaults Geo News cameraman in Sukkur

A screengrab of the intoxicated policeman. Photo: Geo News SUKKUR: A Geo News cameraman was assaulted in Shamsabad area of Sukkur on Saturday while trying to film an intoxicated policeman. The inebriated policeman attacked the cameraman while obstructing his coverage and snatched his camera. The cameraman was beaten up more after he condemned the torture being meted out to him. Following the incident, journalists staged a protest outside the SP Office in Sukkur and called for the arrest of th
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Arab states urge US to abandon Jerusalem move

CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers on Sunday urged the United States to abandon its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel?s capital, saying the move would increase violence throughout the region. The announcement by President Donald Trump on Wednesday was a ?dangerous violation of international law? and had no legal impact, the Arab League said in a statement after several hours of meetings attended by all its members in Cairo. Trump´s endorsement of Israel´s claim to all of Jerusalem as its ca
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UN says missiles fired at Saudi Arabia have 'common origin'

UNITED NATIONS: United Nations officials have found that missiles fired at Saudi Arabia by Yemen?s Houthi rebels appear to have a ?common origin,? but they are still investigating US and Saudi claims that Iran supplied them, according to a confidential report. The officials travelled to Saudi Arabia to examine the debris of missiles fired on July 22 and Nov. 4, wrote UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the fourth biannual report on the implementation of UN sanctions and restrictions on Ira
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