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Nawaz expected to leave London for Pakistan today

Former PM Nawaz Sharif. Photo: File  Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to leave London today and arrive in Islamabad. Sources said the former premier will land in Islamabad on a Pakistan International Airlines flight.  On Friday, Nawaz is expected to appear before the accountability court hearing corruption cases against him and his family. At the last hearing on October 26, the court had issued bailable warrants against Nawaz fo
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Accountability court summons Ishaq Dar's sons tomorrow

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The accountability court hearing a corruption case against Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has summoned the minister's sons to appear in court on Thursday (tomorrow).  According to details, the summons was received by Dar's sons, Ali Mustafa and Mujtaba Husnain, in Dubai following which they travelled to London.  The minister is also reportedly in London but is expected to appear in court tomorrow.  Dar's son, Ali, is married to former prime mini
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Monster planet found orbiting dwarf star: 'surprised' astronomers

A "monster" planet, which should in theory not exist, has been discovered orbiting a faint dwarf star far, far away, surprised astronomers said Tuesday. The existence of the gassy giant challenges long-standing theories that such a big planet -- about the size of Jupiter -- cannot be formed around a star so small. The star has a radius and mass about half that of the sun. Theory had predicted that small stars can form rocky planets, "but do not gather enough material together to form Jupiter-
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Kanye West makes brief return year after breakdown

Rap superstar Kanye West is back nearly a year after suffering a breakdown -- making a brief musical appearance in which he appears to keep his feud with Taylor Swift alive. West, a once omnipresent celebrity with a prolific media presence and high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, abruptly ended a tour and was hospitalised in November 2016 after unusual rants on stage. Making his most visible appearance this year, West contributed a verse on a song released Tuesday by Cyhi The Prynce, an At
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Atletico Madrid on the brink after dismal home draw with Qarabag

MADRID: Atletico Madrid?s Champions League hopes hang by a thread after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Group C minnows Qarabag on Tuesday despite playing a large part of the second half against 10 men. The home side had far more chances than the team from Azerbaijan in the first half but fell behind in the 40th minute when Spanish midfielder Michel rose to meet a corner and delivered too powerful a header for Jan Oblak to keep out. Midfielder Thomas Partey equalised in the 56th minute
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United close to knockout stage with 2-0 win over Benfica

Manchester United are almost certain to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League after they beat Benfica 2-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday to make it a perfect four wins in Group A. An own goal by Benfica?s 18-year-old keeper Mile Svilar on the stroke of halftime and a Daley Blind penalty in the 78th minute were enough for United, who struggled at times to find their fluency. Jose Mourinho?s team now need just a point from their final two games in the group, against Basel and CSKA Moscow,
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Barcelona held to goalless draw by battling Olympiakos

ATHENS: Barcelona must wait to confirm a place in the Champions League last 16 after dropping points for the first time in Group D in an absorbing 0-0 draw at Olympiakos Piraeus on Tuesday. On his return to his former club, Barca coach Ernesto Valverde watched his in-form side dominate for long spells and create some great chances, but the determined home team held on for their first point as they bid for a Europa League spot. Olympiakos goalkeeper Silvio Proto was a prominent figure in a fren
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FBR seize bank accounts of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan over alleged tax evasion

ISLAMABAD: The bank accounts of famed Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan were seized on Tuesday by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over the evasion of taxes. According to FBR, non-payment of income tax worth more than Rs3 million in 2015 led the Federal Board of Revenue to seize the singer's available bank accounts in the country, recovering a sum worth 105,000 rupees from one of them. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to recover the remaining amount of due taxes. FBR claimed, it had impos
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PSG sail into last 16 as Kurzawa nets hat trick in rout of Anderlecht

PARIS: Paris St Germain qualified for the Champions League last 16 in emphatic fashion when they extended their perfect Group B record with a 5-0 home win against Anderlecht on Tuesday, with fullback Layvin Kurzawa scoring a hat-trick. Neymar, back in the team after being sent off during the French ?classic? against Olympique de Marseille nine days ago, scored the second goal on the stroke of halftime after Marco Verratti?s opener, with Kurzawa completing the scoreline after the interval. PSG
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El Shaarawy strikes twice as Roma rout Chelsea 3-0

ROME: Stephan El Shaarawy struck twice, including the fastest goal of this season?s Champions League after just 39 seconds, to help thrust AS Roma to the top of their Champions League group with a convincing 3-0 win over lacklustre Chelsea on Tuesday. Following the sides? thrilling 3-3 draw in London two weeks earlier, the Italian international striker?s brace was the highlight of another impressive display from Roma which allowed them to leapfrog the English champions at the summit of Group C.
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Watford, Stoke charged by FA for failing to control players

Watford and Stoke City have been charged by the English Football Association for failing to control their players during Saturday?s Premier League match at Vicarage Road. Watford captain Troy Deeney has already been charged with violent conduct for his part in the clash between players in the final minutes of Stoke?s 1-0 victory. Deeney grabbed Stoke midfielder Joe Allen?s face and neck, with match referee Michael Oliver showing a yellow card to both players. Stoke manager Mark Hughes describ
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New York City police investigate reported vehicle strike, shooting in Manhattan

NEW YORK: New York City police were investigating reports of gunfire and a vehicle striking people in lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, and one person has been taken into custody, police officials said. Police were unable to confirm if there were any injuries, but local media reported at least five, including possible fatalities. The incident took place near the West Side Highway and Chambers Street, police said. An eyewitness said that he saw a white pick-up truck drive south down the bi
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Govt revises fuel prices for November, petrol increased by Rs2.49 per litre

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday revised prices of petroleum products, increasing the price of petrol by Rs2.49 per litre. Prices for high-speed diesel (HSD) was increased by Rs5.19 per litre, while the price for light-speed diesel (LSD) was increased by Rs3 per litre. The government also increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs5.19 per litre. The new prices will come into effect from November 1 (today). The Oil and Gas Regulation Authority (Ogra) forwarded a summary to the federal
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Pakistan is a resilient, sports loving nation: COAS

RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said that Pakistan is a resilient, sports-loving nation. ?Pakistanis are peace and sports-loving resilient nation, bound to rise despite all challenges," the military?s media wing tweeted on behalf of the COAS on the successful conclusion of the Pakistan Motor Rally organised by the Pakistan Army. Director General (DG) of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafo
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Croatian village gives shelter to abandoned bears

Orphaned, abandoned or abused Croatia's brown bears that are unable to survive in the wild are finding a new home in the country?s only sanctuary for the furry natives. Photo: AFP file  KUTEREVO: Orphaned, abandoned or abused Croatia's brown bears that are unable to survive in the wild are finding a new home in the country?s only sanctuary for the furry natives. Up to 1,000 bears are estimated to live in the southeastern European country, particularly in the central forested areas of Gorski Ko
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Russia, Turkey and Iran agree to plan for Syria 'congress'

ASTANA: Russia, Turkey and Iran pledged in Kazakhstan Tuesday to bring the Syrian regime and its opponents together for a "congress" to help nudge peace efforts towards a more lasting political settlement. A joint statement released by Russia and Iran, who support the regime, and Turkey, which backs the rebels, referred to an "initiative of Russia" to hold a congress to bring Syrian government representatives and opposition groups together. A statement on the Russian foreign ministry website o
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Ball game brings rare joy to Rohingya refugee boys

In a refugee camp in Bangladesh crammed with makeshift bamboo shelters, Rohingya boys gather on one of the few remaining clear areas of ground for an energetic bout of chinlone. Photo: AFP file. KUTUPALONG: In a refugee camp in Bangladesh crammed with makeshift bamboo shelters, Rohingya boys gather on one of the few remaining clear areas of ground for an energetic bout of chinlone ?a version of keepie-uppie that is one of the few pleasures they can still enjoy. Chinlone, a cross between footbal
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Our leader is Nawaz, after him Shehbaz: Saad Rafique

KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Muslim League ? Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Tuesday said that the party's only leader is Nawaz Sharif.   ?Our leader is Nawaz, and after him Shehbaz,? Rafique said while talking on Geo News? programme Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath. He emphasised that the two brothers are two sides of the same coin. Responding to a question about rumours about the party?s leadership, Rafique said that there is ?no question about Nawaz?s leader
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Five killed as dumper falls on car in Swabi

SWABI: Five people were killed after a dumper fell on a car near Topi bypass, the police informed on Tuesday.  Moreover, as many as three children were also injured in the accident.  The deceased and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital.  On June 12, a four-year-old girl was killed in a road accident when a dumper truck hit a motorcycle here at the Johar Mor bridge, near Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Geo News reported. The crash had left the deceased girl?s parents injured, rescue sources said.
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Bangladesh arrests pilot accused of plot to hijack plane

Sabbir Emam, a pilot with state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines, was detained in Dhaka with three others suspected of links to a militant group. Photo: AFP file.  DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday arrested a pilot from the national airline accused of plotting with terrorists to hijack or crash a plane in a spectacular attack, police said. Sabbir Emam, a pilot with state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines, was detained in Dhaka with three others suspected of links to a militant group blamed for a cafe sieg
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FBR extends deadline for filing of tax returns to Nov 15

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Saudi Arabia to begin issuing tourist visas 'soon'

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia plans to start issuing tourist visas "soon", authorities said Tuesday, as the kingdom seeks to attract international visitors in a radical overhaul of its oil-dependent economy. Tourism is seen as a major driver of growth as the kingdom attempts to wean itself off its dependence on petrodollars amid a protracted oil slump. "Tourist visas will be introduced soon," Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, head of the Saudi tourism authority, was quoted as saying in a stateme
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Russia says its submarine fired missiles at Daesh base in Syria

MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday its submarine deployed in the Mediterranean fired three ballistic missiles to destroy a command post of Daesh group in Syria's eastern Deir Ezzor province. "A missile strike with three Kalibr missiles destroyed a command post with large numbers of militants and armed vehicles and also a large weapons and ammunition depot," the Russian defence ministry said in a statement posted on Facebook. It said the strikes targeted the area around the town of Abu Kamal, one of t
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India, Nigeria, Thailand join top business reformers

Developing economies such as Nigeria, India, Thailand and El Salvador have made the largest strides in improving their business. Photo: AFP file.  WASHINGTON: Developing economies such as Nigeria, India, Thailand and El Salvador have made the largest strides in improving their business climates while New Zealand and Singapore retained their top ranks for ease of doing business, the World Bank said Tuesday. In an annual report on 190 countries? efforts to encourage investment and job creation by
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Bitcoin jumps as CME unveils plan for futures contract

NEW YORK: Bitcoin prices rose Tuesday after exchange giant CME Group announced it planned to launch a futures marketplace for the cryptocurrency in the fourth quarter. The move is a vote of confidence in the controversial virtual currency, which has not been listed on a major exchange previously. The CME operates a range of prominent exchanges around the world and handles three billion contracts a year. "Given increasing client interest in the evolving cryptocurrency markets, we have decided t
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