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World's biggest uncut diamond sells for $53m

The Lesedi La Rona, which was found in Botswana´s Karowe mine in late 2015, is the largest uncut diamond. Photo: AFP  LONDON: British jeweller Graff said Tuesday it has purchased the world's largest uncut diamond -- roughly the size of a tennis ball -- for $53 million (44.5 million euros). Canadian miner Lucara Diamond sold to Graff the 1,109-carat gem, the Lesedi La Rona, which was found in Botswana´s Karowe mine in late 2015. "We are thrilled and honoured to become the new custodians of th
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Nearly 850,000 get cholera vaccine in Nigeria: WHO

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Tuesday it has completed a massive cholera vaccination campaign in restive northeastern Nigeria, where the disease has already killed 54 people. The week-long campaign allowed 844,000 people to receive one dose of the vaccine, which offers protection against the deadly disease for six months, WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told reporters in Geneva. Northeastern Nigeria is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency, which
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PML-N keeps ridiculing Supreme Court's verdict: Fawad Chaudhry

PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry addressing a press conference in London. Photo: Geo News screen shot  LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Fawad Chaudhry lashed on political opponent former Nawaz Sharif and said that the way they [Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz] have ridiculed the Supreme Court's verdict is unprecedented in country's history.  Chaudhry was addressing a press conference in Lahore on Tuesday.  Referring to Supreme Court's verdict in which Nawaz Sharif was disqualified as country's prime m
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Army announces posting of surgeon general, director general SPD

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army on Tuesday promoted Major General Zahid Hamid to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him as the Surgeon General of the Army Medical Corps. In addition, Lt Gen Sarfraz Sattar was posted as the director general of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD). The SPD is responsible for the protection of Pakistan?s nuclear and strategic assets.  
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No Indian boots on the ground in Afghanistan: defence minister

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis shakes hands with Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Indian Ministry of Defence  NEW DELHI: India will not deploy troops in Afghanistan, its defence minister said Tuesday, but promised to boost support for a new US strategy in the war-torn country. After talks with US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Nirmala Sitharaman said India was prepared to increase training for Afghan personnel and develop infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. "India's
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JUI-F announces support for PML-N candidate for NA-4 by-poll

PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Amir Muqam and JUI-F provincial chief Gul Naseeb Khan made the announcement in a joint press conference at the provincial secretariat-Geo News PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Tuesday announced its support for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz?s candidate for the by-poll in the city?s NA-4 constituency, scheduled on October 6. PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Amir Muqam and JUI-F provincial chief Gul Naseeb Khan made the announcement in a joint pres
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ADB approves $800m to improve connectivity, trade in Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $800 million multitranche financing facility (MFF) to help improve regional connectivity and trade in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) corridors in Pakistan, a press release by the bank stated. The investment program in intended to expand Pakistan?s regional connectivity links. Road networks in Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be upgraded with the MFF?s first tranche, worth $180 million in 2017. The second and third
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Iqama was used as excuse to disqualify me, says Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, addressing a press conference at Punjab House, on Tuesday, questioned the grounds of his disqualification once more as well as the way the corruption cases against him are proceeding.   Senior party leaders, including Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, were present alongside the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader.  Nawaz began his address by deploring the incident at the accountability court earlier today when a journalist
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German vote could doom Merkel-Macron deal on Europe

Weakened by the worst result for her party since 1949 and facing a more fractious political landscape at home, Germany's Angela Merkel could be forced to rein in plans to re-shape Europe together with France's Emmanuel Macron. Merkel's conservatives garnered more support than any other party in the German election on Sunday, projections showed, ensuring that she will return for a fourth term as chancellor. But her party appeared on track for its poorest performance since the first German elec
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Disqualification only outcome of SC hearing against Imran: Abbasi

PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi. Site: Geo News  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Hanif Abbasi said on Tuesday that Imran Khan does not have any money trail to show the Supreme Court.  He was speaking to the media outside the apex court where the hearing of Abbasi's petition seeking Imran's disqualification is being held.   Abbasi said the questions asked by the three-judge bench in the last hearing have not been answered today as well. "He [Imran] lies in court the same way he does in
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China disrupts WhatsApp ahead of Communist Party meeting

Users in China have reported widespread disruptions in recent days to the Facebook-owned service, which previously malfunctioned in the country over the summer-AFP Chinese authorities appear to have severely disrupted the WhatsApp messaging app in the latest step to tighten censorship as they prepare for a major Communist Party congress next month. Users in China have reported widespread disruptions in recent days to the Facebook-owned service, which previously malfunctioned in the country over
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SECP former chief Zafar Hijazi to be indicted on October 4

ISLAMABAD: The special judge central?s court ordered on Tuesday that former chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Zafar Hijazi will be indicted on October 4 in record tampering case. The acting special central Erum Nizai was hearing the case. In the hearing, the former chairman was provided copies of the challan. The court then adjourned the case to October 4, summoning Hijazi for the hearing. An FIA inquiry team had found Hijazi guilty of tampering the records of c
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US wants diplomatic end to North Korea crisis: Mattis

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks during a press conference with Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after meeting in New Delhi on September 26, 2017 - AFP  NEW DELHI: The United States wants a diplomatic solution to the escalating nuclear crisis with North Korea, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday, toning down the shrill rhetoric between the two countries. "We maintain the capability to deter North Korea's most dangerous threats but also to back up our diplomats in a manner
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US labels N Korea 'war' claim absurd, as Pyongyang boosts defences

NEW YORK: The United States dismissed as "absurd" North Korea's accusation that President Donald Trump has declared war against the regime, after Pyongyang said it was ready to defend itself by shooting down American bombers. Speaking to reporters outside his New York hotel, Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho responded to Trump tweeting at the weekend that North Korea's leadership "won't be around much longer" if it keeps up its threats. Ri, who attended this year's UN General Assembly session, said
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Social media calls for boycott?this time for spiking tomato prices

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/1b7dcb9ece7130e14d11168f6e8fc306.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS8yNi8yMDE3IDk6MDk6NDYgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1CR3ovWWR4RmdIQkFlbjQzUVUvSFpnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI/LAHORE: Various people took to social media to call for a tomato boycott after its prices have been skyrocketing for the past
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Sindh seeks to suspend mobile phone services on 9th, 10th Muharram

KARACHI: Home Minister Sindh Sohail Anwar Khan Siyal has approached the interior ministry to suspend mobile phone services in major cities across the province on 9th and 10th Muharram, Geo News reported. The home minister is awaiting a decision by the interior ministry on suspension of mobile phone services in major cities including Karachi, as part of security arrangements for Ashura, which will be observed on Sunday. Media will be notified as soon as a decision is made by the interior minis
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Geo News reporters given death threats, forced to leave Myanmar

Ali Imran Syed reporting from the Pakistan Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar - Geo News  YANGON: A reporting team sent by Geo News to cover the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar received death threats and was forced to leave the country. Ali Imran Syed and Adnan Yahya were sent by Geo News to Yangon to cover the crisis and had been reporting on the human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya Muslims. On Sunday, Syed revealed in his report that Myanmar border forces were using stun guns and
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Nawaz meets PM Abbasi after court appearance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz former president Nawaz Sharif met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday at Punjab House. Sources said that this is the fourth meeting between the two leaders during the span of 10 days. Following his today?s appearance before the Islamabad accountability court, Nawaz has been holding a series of meetings with party members and allies. The former PM is scheduled to hold a news conference at 3pm. PML-N MPAs and MNAs met with Nawaz earlier
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Chinese ambassador calls on COAS at end of tenure

RAWALPINDI: Ambassador of China to Pakistan Sun Weidong met on Tuesday Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa as farewell before the end of his tenure in the country. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, matters of mutual interest including regional security issues were discussed in the meeting. The ambassador lauded Pakistan army?s contributions for peace and stability in the region and pledged to keep working for better relations between the two neighbouring countries, said the pr
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SC directions for speedy trial not appropriate: Barrister Zafarullah

Barrister Zaffarullah talking to the media on Tuesday. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Barrister Zafarullah said on Tuesday that the cases against the Sharifs are proceeding too speedily and the judge seems to be helpless, adding that the directions from the Supreme Court are somewhat ambiguous. He was referring to the Supreme Court's six-month deadline for the accountability court to wrap up its proceedings against the Sharif family.  Barrister Zafarullah, while
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Bailable arrest warrants issued for Nawaz's children, son-in-law

Maryam, Safdar, Hussain and Hasan. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: The accountability court hearing corruption cases against the Sharif family issued on Tuesday bailable arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam, sons Hussain and Hasan, and son-in-law MNA Capt (retd) Safdar to ensure their presence.  The Sharif family members had been summoned to appear in court today with regards to three corruption references filed against them by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).  Moreover, the Sha
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Nawaz, Fazl discuss political situation

Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman meeting Nawaz Sharif at Punjab House - Geo News  ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif met with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman at the Punjab House on Tuesday. According to sources, the two leaders discussed political developments in the country. Fazl-ur-Rehman also inquired about the health of Kulsoom Nawaz. Following his appearance in an accountability court, Nawaz Sharif returned to the Punjab House where he held consultative meetings with political and legal aides
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Blast near bus on Hanna Road in Quetta

QUETTA: A blast was reported in the provincial capital of Balochistan on Tuesday.  Sources said the blast, the causes of which are unknown at the moment, occurred near a bus on Hanna Road.  This is a developing story and will be updated as reports come in 
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Food aid, face masks dispatched to Bali as 57,000 flee volcano

Mount Agung, about 47 miles from the Indonesian tourist hub of Kuta, has been rumbling since August, threatening to erupt for the first time since 1963 KARANGASEM, INDONESIA: Vehicles laden with food, masks and bedding have been dispatched to help more than 57,000 people who have fled a volcano on the tourist island of Bali, as rising magma and increased tremors fuel fears of an imminent eruption. Mount Agung, about 75 kilometres (47 miles) from the Indonesian tourist hub of Kuta, has been rumb
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ICC introduces new playing conditions

A player can now be sent off the field for the rest of the match for any serious misconduct falling under Level 4 offences The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a number of changes to its playing conditions which will go into effect starting September 28. The significant changes include a restriction on the dimensions of the bat, the introduction of player send-offs for misconduct and changes to the Decision Review System, all of which will commence from the upcoming Test serie
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