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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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ASF recovers 9mm pistol, 14 bullets from passenger in Lahore

Picture of suspect - Geo News screengrab LAHORE: Airport Security Force recovered a 9mm pistol and 14 bullets on Wednesday from the possession of a passenger at the Allama Iqbal International Airport. According to airport sources, a passenger named Dr Fahad was boarding a flight to Karachi from Lahore through a national airline when the pistol and bullets were found from his luggage. According to ASF officials, the passenger did not have a license for the pistol. After checking, the officials
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Sea View murder case: 'Prime accused had 11 accomplices, including a woman'

Khawar Burney, prime accused in the case, being taken to a police station following his arrest. ? Geo News KARACHI: The investigation officer in the Sea View murder case informed the court on Wednesday that the prime accused, Khawar Burney, had 11 accomplices, including a woman. A youngster was killed and another was injured during the road rage incident which took place near Karachi's Sea View beach on Sunday. Authorities arrested the central character behind the shooting later that day and
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Pakistan says reported US move to shift embassy to Jerusalem is illegal

The Foreign Office building in Islamabad. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday termed a reported move by the United States, to shift its Embassy to the occupied city of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, as illegal and a clear violation of the international law and UN Security Council resolutions. ?The step would constitute a clear violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions particularly UNSCR 478 of 1980 and it would also sidestep decades of global consensus on thi
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Demand for Rana Sanaullah's resignation 'final', says Pir Sialvi

Pir Hameeduddin Sialvi (Center) speaks to media in this file photo. ? Geo News SARGODHA: Pir Hameeduddin Sialvi, the custodian of Dargah Sial Sharif in Sargodha, Wednesday reiterated their demand for a resignation by Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and said that it was "final." Speaking to the media, Pir Sialvi said that they would have no association with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) moving forward. "Fingers are being pointed at us for entering into a deal [with PML-N],
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Parliamentarians visit Miranshah, laud Army's effort for restoring peace

RAWALPINDI: A delegation of Standing Committee on Defence members from both houses of the parliament on Wednesday visited Miranshah in North Waziristan agency, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).  The lawmakers were briefed about security operations conducted in the agency, Pak-Afghan border security measures and socio-economic projects undertaken for the local population. The delegation also lauded the efforts of the Pakistan Army in restoring peace and no
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Peshawar pays tribute to Shashi Kapoor

Residents of Peshawar hold a candlelight vigil of Shashi Kapoor on 6 December 2017 ? PPI  PESHAWAR: A candlelight vigil was held to honour Bollywood icon Shashi Kapoor by residents of the city on Wednesday. Shashi Kapoor passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai on Monday. Shashi who was the younger brother of Raj Kapoor came from a family which had migrated from Peshawar to India. The Kapoor family?s ancestral home is located in the Kissa Khwani Bazaar of the old city and was constructed by Raj
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'The Silence Breakers' named Time's Person of the Year

Time magazine's 2017 Person of the Year is "The Silence Breakers," ? those who came forward with their stories about being victims of pervasive sexual harassment. The Silence Breakers emerged amid a slew of allegations of sexual misconduct and assault by film executive Harvey Weinstein. The number of people who spoke up to expose dozens of sexual predators including famous individuals in Hollywood, politics, journalism, and other industries increased, as more people came forward to accuse Weins
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Two wanted terrorists killed in Swat security operation : ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Wednesday conducted an intelligence-based operation in Swat's Jahan Abad area and killed two wanted terrorists, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). "Asad alias Anus and Wahab were killed. Both were being traced for their previous involvement in terrorist activities in Malakand Division." The operation was conducted after intelligence agencies received accurate information regarding movement of terrorists, who were crossing ove
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CM Sindh critical of water contamination documentary shown in SC

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah during a news conference in Karachi on 12 December 2017 - Geo News screengrab   KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah was critical of a documentary shown during the Supreme Court?s hearing of a case pertaining to water contamination. ?The documentary is made by the petitioner. I have always said there are problems but positive things were not shown,? Murad said in a news conference on Wednesday. Sindh?s water being deliberately contaminated with
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'You're wrong', Tillerson says of reports he will be fired

BRUSSELS: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said there was no truth in reports that the White House had a plan to fire him and replace him with CIA chief Mike Pompeo. Directly addressing the issue at a news conference at NATO, Tillerson dismissed last week?s reports that have overshadowed his week-long trip to Europe, as allies yearn for stability in US foreign policy. ?This is a narrative that keeps coming up about every six weeks and I would say you need to get some new sources because you
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Model Town report: Qadri terms govt claims as false propaganda

Lahore: Pakistan Awami League chief Dr. Tahir ul Qadri, while addressing a press conference, on Wednesday termed provincial government claims that the report does not blame any government official as false propaganda.  The PAT chief said that for the past 26 hours, government officials including Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, have been saying that the report did not hold any official responsible for the Model Town tragedy, "this is false propaganda". Qadri added that he did not try to acc
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What is the world's position on Jerusalem?

JERUSALEM: Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas said Tuesday US President Donald Trump had informed him he intended to move the country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. If he does so and recognises the holy city as Israel's capital, Trump will break with decades of US policy and international consensus on the city. Here are the positions of world powers on the issue: History In 1947, the United Nations devised a plan to divide British mandate Palestine into three entities: a Jewish state, a
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Are Anuskha and Virat finally having a December dream wedding in Italy?

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ee9149cd8654c7f894b1e97f1cd17df5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNi8yMDE3IDEyOjUxOjMzIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9YjNUUjltMlgyMTJvQ2JQdnQ1alQ4dz09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] India?s most famous couple cricket team skipper Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma maybe tying the knot in Italy this December 11. Well at least that?s what is being reported in the India media. According
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Pakistanis welcome in London, says Sadiq Khan

London Mayor Sadiq Khan during a press conference in Lahore, Pakistan on December 6, 2017. Photo: Geo News  LAHORE: London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday said that he welcomes the people of Pakistan to his city.  ?Pakistanis are welcome to come to London to study and work. Many successful Londoners who are scientists, teachers, and business owners are Pakistanis.? He said that he hopes for good deals, friendships, and partnerships and added that London's citizens have rejected the process of
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Arrest warrant issued for MQM founder in Imran Farooq case

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/cd338ef2d21552a18d2789d877b916d5.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNi8yMDE3IDEyOjU5OjUwIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9WFN4SU1lY0VwSXcyMDA0TjlQZ1VLQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for MQM's founder in the Imran Farooq murder
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Real deal Ronaldo set for fifth Ballon d´Or

Cristiano Ronaldo with his trademark pose/File photo PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to match his great rival Lionel Messi on Thursday by claiming a fifth Ballon d´Or as recognition for leading Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double last season. Barcelona´s 30-year-old Argentinian superstar won the coveted award from 2009 to 2012 and in 2015. Portugal´s Ronaldo, who is 32, took the honours in 2008, 2013, 2014 and last year. The man who came to maturity under the watchful eye o
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Shaan expresses desire to do Pervez Musharraf?s biopic

KARACHI: Lollywood's superstar Shaan Shahid expressed desire to do a biopic on the life of former president Pervez Musharraf. Shaan, who will be seen in Arth-The Destination next, came on Geo News morning show, Geo Pakistan, on Wednesday for the promotion of his movie. While speaking to Geo News after the show, Shaan was asked if he gets a chance to do a biopic, then which real-life character would he like to play. To which, he replied that he would be thrilled to do a movie based on Pervez Mu
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England?s Barmy Army gets a little bit of local help in Adelaide

The iconic Barmy Army/Photo taken from nine.com.au ADELAIDE: England´s Barmy Army of cricket fans had a little bit of local help this week in Adelaide as they tried, fruitlessly as it turned out in the end, to cheer their team to victory in the second Ashes test. The rowdy but good-humoured camp followers have become a fixture on all England cricket tours over the last couple of decades but the tour of Australia is the one that attracts the biggest numbers. When a regular member of the Army ba
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SBP issues guidelines to ensure cyber security

KARACHI: In wake of the recent ATM skimming incident, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday directed banks to develop infrastructure for EMV (Europay Mastercard Visa) Compliance and issue cards under it by June 30, 2018 to enhance cybersecurity. In a press release issued by the SBP, it said: ?It would be pertinent to mention here that debit cards with a magnetic strip on its back ? that stores customer?s account details are particularly vulnerable to skimming and cloning,? adding, ?deb
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Joint security committee formed to protect KP's educational institutes

Security forces and rescue officials at the Agriculture Training Institute after the attack. Photo: Reuters/File PESHAWAR: A joint security committee has been formed for the protection of educational institutes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.  The committee will include members of the police and provincial education department. On the morning of December 1, terrorists attacked the student hostel inside the Directorate of Agriculture Extension on University Road in Peshawar. Nine people were martyred a
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Second polio case in three months confirmed in Karachi

Polio vaccine/AFP file photo KARACHI: The city witnessed its second case of polio within a span of three months, the latest victim being a five-month-old infant who has been diagnosed with the virus. Five-month-old boy Zaibullah, son of Ghulam Sakhi, a resident of UC-4 Gadap Town, had been administered with anti-polio drops during a past campaign. However, his routine immunisation had not been completed, officials said. Just over three months ago, the metropolis reported its first polio case
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Obama trumps Trump in Twitter Top 10 of 2017

SAN FRANSISCO: US President Donald Trump is perhaps the world's most famous Twitter user, but the most popular post of 2017 was from... Barack Obama. Three tweets by the former US leader made it onto Twitter's Top 10 list of retweeted messages for this year but there were none from Trump despite his prolific use of the platform. Trump was, however, the elected leader most tweeted about, Twitter said. A tweet racking up the most "likes," about 4.6 million as of Tuesday, came from Obama's pers
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PTI submits resolution for Rana Sanaullah?s resignation in Punjab Assembly

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah. Photo: File  LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Dr Murad submitted on Wednesday a resolution seeking the resignation of Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah in the provincial assembly. The resolution states that according to the Model Town inquiry report, the planning of the 2014 incident was done under the supervision of Sanaullah. PTI Chairman Imran Khan in a tweet on Wednesday said that after the release of the Justice Ali Najafi commission re
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World prepares for expected US move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital

East Jerusalem was annexed by Israel during the 1967 war. Photo: File  BEIJING: With US President Donald Trump expected to announce at 11pm PST today the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the world is preparing for the potential negative fallout of the move.  China warned on Wednesday that Trump's plan to recognise Jerusalem could fuel tensions in the region. "We are concerned about the possible escalation of tensions," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a regular news bri
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Babies' brains at risk from toxic pollution: UN

India topped the list of countries with babies at risk, followed by China NEW DELHI: As New Delhi and other major cities hit new toxic smog peaks, the United Nations sounded the alarm Wednesday over the damage that pollution is doing to babies´ developing brains. The UN´s children´s agency, UNICEF, said Asia accounts for more than 16 million of the world´s 17 million infants aged under one year living in areas with severe pollution -- at least six times more than safe levels. India topped the
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