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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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In pictures: Pak vs Sri Lanka T20I in Lahore

Lahore?s Gaddafi Stadium is all set to witness history as the Green Shirts take on Sri Lanka for the final T20I on Sunday.  Pakistan already lead the T20I series 2-0, after beating Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the opening game and winning a last-ball thriller in the second T20I. Today's match, however, is much more than just a game of cricket. The occasion marks the homecoming of top-level international cricket as Sri Lanka become the first major cricket team to visit Pakistan since they wer
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MQM-P announces protest rally in Karachi

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan chief Farooq Sattar on Sunday announced a protest rally in Karachi. Video: Geo News   KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan chief Farooq Sattar on Sunday announced a protest rally in Karachi.  "We will protest, against the census results and lack of resources, at the Quaid's mausoleum on November 5," Sattar said during a press conference.  He claimed that MQM-P is capable of gathering a large crowd of supporters if the 'politics of pressurising
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Pakistan is a safe country for sports events: Amir Khan

British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan, in a press conference on Sunday, said that Pakistan is a safe country. Photo: Geo News  LAHORE: British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan, in a press conference on Sunday, said that Pakistan is a safe country. ?I am here in Pakistan to support the team and I want to tell the world that Pakistan a safe country for sports,? the boxer said, after he arrived in Lahore to witness the return of top-flight cricket in the country after a drought of eight years, as Pakistan
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14 Daesh terrorists killed in Afghanistan airstrikes

KABUL: At least 14 terrorists, affiliated with Daesh, have been killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan, Geo News reported Sunday. The airstrikes were held in Khogyani area of Afghanistan?s Nangarhar province, according to Afghan security officials. The officials confirmed that 14 terrorists were killed and many others injured in attacks on three main terrorists hideouts in the area. On October 18, it was reported that Omar Khalid Khorasani, chief of banned militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA)
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PTI Chairman to address rally in Mandi Bahauddin today

The Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan will address a political rally in Mandi Bahauddin today. Photo: Geo News file  MANDI BAHAUDDIN: The Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan will address a political rally in Mandi Bahauddin today. The preparations at the Cinema Ground are complete, with strict security measures taken to ensure the safety of the attendees. Participants have started arriving at the venue where Imran is expected to address party workers a
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Indian troops martyr two Kashmiri youth in Bandipora

The troops killed the youth during a siege and search operation at Mir Mohallah in Hajin area of the district, media reports said. Photo: Geo News file  SRINAGAR: Indian troops martyred two Kashmiri youth in Bandipora district of the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Sunday, the Kashmiri Media Service reported. The troops killed the youth during a siege and search operation at Mir Mohallah in Hajin area of the district, media reports said. The operation was underway till the last reports were
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Emerging Asia Cup 2018 to be played in Pakistan, says Chairman PCB

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Najam Sethi announced on Sunday that Emerging Asia Cup 2018 will be held in Pakistan next year. Speaking in a press conference along with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Sethi said: ?five full-member ICC countries and one qualifier will play the tournament in next year April,? adding, ? I hope India will come to play the tournament.? The Chairman PCB also said that the tournament will be held in more than one venue. Speaking on the occasion, President Sri
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Imran disrespects institutions, has no right to be in politics: Shah

QUETTA: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan hurls abuses at institutions and then apologises to them, adding that he has no right now to be in politics now. Addressing a group of people in the Saleh Pit area, Shah said that Imran should clarify whether he believed his criticism of institutions was right or his apology. Imran had tendered an unconditional apology to the Election Commission of Pakistan for mak
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Karachi deputy mayor Arshad Vohra joins PSP

KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan leader and Deputy Mayor Karachi Arshad Vohra switched loyalties on Sunday, joining the Mustafa Kamal-led Pakistan Sarzameen Party. The deputy mayor spoke to media regarding his decision to join the PSP. Vohra said that he is grateful to the people of Karachi who gave them mandate. ?Unfortunately, could not deliver to the people of Karachi,? he lamented. Vohra claimed that many people wanted to switch sides and they will eventually join. When there
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CTD arrests four terrorists planting bomb in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The counter-terrorism department arrested on Sunday four terrorists trying to plant a bomb on Peshawar?s Shah Alam bridge. The suspects had prepared the bombs in two oil cans, according to the CTD. Police also recovered pistols and cartridges from the suspects? possession. The Bomb Disposal Squad reached the area and defused the bombs, the CTD said. The CTD further said that the suspects belong to a proscribed organization.
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Rouhani says Iran will continue to produce missiles

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani DUBAI: Iran will continue to produce missiles for its defense and does not consider that a violation of international accords, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday in a speech broadcast on state television. Rouhani spoke days after the US House of Representatives voted for new sanctions on Iran?s ballistic missile program, part of an effort to clamp down on Tehran without immediately moving to undermine an international nuclear agreement. ?We have built, are
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Heroic bus driver invited by PCB to attend T20 match

This photograph taken on October 8, 2017 shows bus driver Meher Muhammad Khalil, who drove the Sri Lankan cricket team to safety when it came under a gun and grenade attack by militants in March 2009, preparing to start his shift at a bus terminal in Lahore/AFP LAHORE: Driver Meher Mohammad Khalil, who became a hero when he whisked Sri Lankan cricket team to safety under militant fire in 2009, has been invited by the Pakistan Cricket Board to attend the historic T20 match at Gaddafi Stadium toda
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New iPhone brings face recognition (and fears) to the masses

WASHINGTON: Apple will let you unlock the iPhone X with your face -- a move likely to bring facial recognition to the masses, along with concerns over how the technology may be used for nefarious purposes. Apple´s newest device, set to go on sale November 3, is designed to be unlocked with a facial scan with a number of privacy safeguards -- as the data will only be stored on the phone and not in any databases. Unlocking one´s phone with a face scan may offer added convenience and security fo
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Supersub Martial stars as United down Spurs

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League game MANCHESTER: Anthony Martial came off the bench to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win over Premier League title rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday. Victory saw United, who had started the day ahead of Spurs on goal difference alone, go three points clear of their London rivals. France international Martial, currently battling to win a regular starting place un
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Controversy as Joshua retains world heavyweight titles

Joshua maintains his 100 per cent knockout ratio by stopping Carlos Takam CARDIFF: Anthony Joshua maintained his 100 per cent knockout ratio by stopping a bloodied Carlos Takam in the tenth round on Saturday. The English boxer retained his International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association world heavyweight titles with a devastating display of his punching power to finish Cameroon´s France-based challenger at the Principality Stadium. Takam became Joshua´s 20th consecutive knockout
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Gaddafi Stadium lights up tonight as Pakistan, Sri Lanka face off in historic T20

Pakistan celebrate a wicket during the second T20I against Sri Lanka  Lahore?s Gaddafi Stadium is all set to witness the return of top-flight cricket after a drought of eight years, as Pakistan and Sri Lanka face off in the third and final T20I tonight. Pakistan already lead the T20I series 2-0, after beating Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the opening game and winning a last-ball thriller in the second T20I. Today's match, however, is much more than just a game of cricket. The occasion marks th
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Nation welcomes Sri Lankan team ahead of landmark T20

Posters adorn Gaddafi Stadium welcoming Sri Lankan team to Pakistan  Cricketers, former greats, politicians and fans came together to welcome the Sri Lankan cricket team to Pakistan, eight years after a deadly ambush on the squad left eight people dead and drove away international cricket from the sports-loving country. The Green Shirts took to Twitter to welcome Sri Lankan players and thank them for returning to Pakistan.
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Two terrorists killed as cross-border attack thwarted in Khyber Agency

file photo KHYBER AGENCY: Two terrorists from across the border were killed on Sunday in a shootout with the Aman lashkar (peace force) in Khyber Agency?s Zakha Khel. According to security sources, the terrorists from across the border attacked checkposts of Aman lashkar. Due to retaliatory fire, two terrorists died and others fled. Sources said that the terrorists attacked through mortar shells and rocket launcher. The bodies of the terrorists are in the possession of the Aman lashkar.
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Katrina shops with cute baby, leaves internet gooey-eyed

Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif isn?t only blessed with good looks, she also happens to be a charmer to the core. The Bollywood actress is currently busy shooting her film ?Tiger Zinda Hai' in Greece, but finds time to keep her fans well acquainted with her human side. The film?s director Ali Abbas Zafar posted a video clip of the actress with a young baby in her arms, in which both are seen shopping inside a toy shop ? adorable much right? In the video, Katrina and the kid are having a fun banter
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No one can be declared ?wajib-ul-qatl? except by state: Imam-e-Kaaba

Speaking in Geo News show Jirga, Imam-e-Kaaba said that non-state actors cannot declare anyone infidel or apostate ISLAMABAD: Imam-e-Kaaba Shaikh Saleh bin Muhammad Ibrahim has said that an individual has no authority to call for a person?s death and declare him ?wajib-ul-qatl? and only a Muslim state has the power to do so. Non-state actors cannot declare anyone infidel or apostate, said Imam-e-Kaaba speaking in Geo News show Jirga, after his arrival in Pakistan last week. Terrorism, e
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Brexit hastens Kashmir´s economic break with Britain

A Kashmiri villager walks past what used to be a pond holding drinking water in Lolab-AFP MIRPUR: The tiled palaces beside Pakistan´s Mangla reservoir and dozens of exchange offices testify to the prosperity enjoyed by Kashmir´s Mirpur thanks to vast sums of cash sent back by tens of thousands of emigrants living in Britain. With few jobs and little industry, the residents of Pakistan´s "Little England" overwhelmingly rely on family members based in the country for their economic livelihood. B
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Medical entry test being held across Punjab today

LAHORE: The rescheduled Medical and Dental College Admission Test 2017 is being held in examination centres across Punjab on Sunday. Students are taking the examinations in 28 centres of 13 cities of the province. It was learnt that around 41,000 female students and 24,000 male students are giving the test today. In Bahawalpur, more than 3,500 students are attending the test. Strict security measures have been put in place to avoid any untoward incident. Around the examination centres, Sectio
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Nawaz likely to go back to London, meet PML-N leaders

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif disembarking a plane/ file photo JEDDAH: In a series of change of plans, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to go back to London from Jeddah and meet Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leaders, it emerged on Sunday. The former prime minister, who is currently in Saudi Arabia was expected to return to Pakistan, but now he is likely to go to London early today. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif will leave for London, sour
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Trump's lewd 'Access Hollywood' tape commemorated

Following the allegations of personal misconduct, Trump ? at the final presidential debate ? said they were "lies and fiction". Image Courtesy: Reuters Video  LOS ANGELES: A plaque briefly marked the spot where Donald Trump was recorded bragging about groping women on the now infamous Access Hollywood video that threatened to derail his 2016 presidential campaign. The satirical memorial plate was put up by pranksters in the parking lot of NBC's studio in Burbank, California, at the exact spot
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IOC says eSports are indeed ...sports

They may apparently require no more than a comfortable chair, decent knowledge of a computer screen and nimble mastery of controllers, but the International Olympic Committee insisted Saturday that eSports are indeed...sports. An Olympic Summit, under the guidance of IOC president Thomas Bach, meeting in Lausanne hailed the phenomenal growth of video games. In a statement, the Summit members agreed that "competitive eSports could be considered as a sporting activity, and the players involved p
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