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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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A demographer working for democracy in Pakistan

In this picture taken on July 19, 2017, Nancy Stiegler, Census Operation and Training Adviser to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for UNFPA, poses for photographs after an interview with AFP in Islamabad  ISLAMABAD: Nancy Stiegler has participated in the counting of nearly half a billion people, in African deserts, Pacific archipelagos and the teeming megacities of Asia. She is one of just a handful of technical experts -- and only two women -- travelling the world to advise countries on obt
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Wave of protests grip NFL after Trump urges fan boycott

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/8534ba83a645b6f5b6ec9be87b0aa6c4.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS8yNS8yMDE3IDc6NTY6NTUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT13RVUzekR3SXBqTmo4em96YXBvVUdRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] LOS ANGELES: A wave of protests swept across the National Football League on Sunday as President Donald Trump escalated his feud with
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PTI disgraced itself by seeking support of MQM, says Khurshid Shah

Opposition Leader Khurshid Shah speaking at a press conference in Sukkur. Photo: Geo News SUKKUR: Opposition leader Khurshid Shah said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf disgraced itself by approaching the leadership of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan to challenge his position as Opposition Leader in National Assembly.  Speaking at a press conference, he said it would be a good development if there is anyone better than him to take his position.  Responding to a question, he said that Pakistan Te
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Ahle Bait made great sacrifices for spreading the message of Islam: Syedna Mufaddal

Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin  KARACHI: Addressing the third majlis of Muharram at Taheri Masjid here on Sunday, Dawoodi Bohra community?s spiritual leader Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin said that Almighty Allah chose Islam for showing the right path to mankind through our beloved Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). He added that Islam is the religion of peace and tranquillity, adding that providing service and welfare to human beings is equivalent to making Allah Almighty happy. ?The Holy Prophet (peace
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Internet giants, once above the fray, on the defensive in Washington

WASHINGTON: Internet giants, including Alphabet?s Google (GOOGL.O) and Facebook (FB.O), are moving to compromise on several major policy issues as they adjust to an abrupt shift in the political winds in Washington. Just last week, the US Senate took a big step toward advancing legislation that would partially strip away the internet industry?s bedrock legal protection, a 1996 law that shields companies from liability for the activities of their users. At the same time, Democratic senators ar
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Pakistan, Russia armies begin joint military drills ?DRUZBA 2017?

Special forces of Pakistan and Russia armies began a two-week long joint exercise ?DRUZBA 2017? in Minralney Vody, Russia on Monday. The opening ceremony of the drills was attended by senior military officials of the special forces of both the countries. The joint military exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations, hostage and rescue, cordon and search operations, and is intended to further strengthen military ties between the two countries. The drills will also serve as a platform
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Voting starts in Iraqi Kurdistan's independence referendum

ERBIL: Voting started on Monday in an independence referendum organised by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq, despite regional and international fears that it would stoke instability and violence across the Middle East. Polling stations opened their doors at 8am (1am ET) and should close at 6pm The final results should be announced within 72 hours. The vote, expected to deliver a comfortable ?yes? for independence, is not binding and is meant to give Massoud Barzani?s KRG
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Punjab govt's appeal against Model Town report referred to LHC full bench

LAHORE: A two-member division bench of the Lahore High Court has referred to a full bench the Punjab government?s intra-court appeal (ICA) against the single-bench decision ordering the release of the Model Town inquiry report. Justice Abdul Sami Khan and Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi heard the government's ICA on Monday. On September 21, Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi ordered the Punjab home secretary to make public the report, authored by Justice Baqar Najafi, on the Model Town killin
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Foreign coach to take charge of Pakistan women?s cricket team for NZ series

Kiwi cricket coach Mark Coles will take charge of Pakistan women's team for the series against New Zealand next month, New Zealand media reported. Coles, who has coached extensively in the Northern Districts region of New Zealand, was named the new coach of Pakistan women at the suggestion of his friend Mickey Arthur. The newly appointed coach will arrive in Lahore in early October for a training camp, before heading to Dubai for the series against New Zealand women. Pakistan women had a dis
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J.Lo. donates $1 mln to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

Lopez, who is dating baseball legend Alex Rodriguez, said the couple were working with athletes to arrange two aircraft to deliver supplies-AFP Pop star and actress Jennifer Lopez on Sunday offered $1 million for Puerto Rico as she helped launch an effort by New York state to support the hurricane-battered US island. Lopez, born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, said she was donating the money to assorted charities and would work with fellow Latin stars to do more after Hurricane Maria
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Contempt case: PTI chief's counsel submits reply in ECP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's counsel submitted his client's reply today over the contempt case in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).  The five-member ECP bench, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Sardar Raza Khan, heard the case.  Babar Awan, the PTI chief's counsel, submitted Imran's reply before the ECP bench.  At the last hearing on September 14, the ECP had issued bailable warrants against Imran to ensure his presence in the cas
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Move over Superman: UN taps superheroine Burka Avenger to fight extremism

Credit: Facebook KUALA LUMPUR: She has already captured hearts across Asia by taking on corrupt politicians and fighting bad guys who tried to shut girls? schools ? and now even the United Nations has been wowed by a superheroine whose only weapons are pens and books. Move over Superman and Batman. Here comes Pakistan?s superheroine Burka Avenger who might soon be spreading her message of peace and tolerance on behalf of the UN. The Emmy-nominated animated TV series has won global accolades si
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Trump slaps travel restrictions on North Korea, Chad in sweeping new ban

International passengers arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport after clearing immigration and customs in Virginia. Photo: Reuters  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday slapped new travel restrictions on citizens from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad, expanding to eight the list of countries covered by his original travel bans that have been derided by critics and challenged in court. Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen and Somalia were left on the list of affected countries in a n
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Kohli hails Pandya after series-clinching win

Hardik Pandya looks to ramp one to third man, India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore/BCCI INDORE: Skipper Virat Kohli said Sunday Hardik Pandya is a "great asset" to Indian cricket after the all-rounder steered the hosts to a series-clinching five-wicket win over Australia in Indore. Pandya´s 72-ball 78 and his crucial fifth-wicket stand with Manish Pandey, who remained unbeaten on 36, helped the hosts chase down their 294-run target with 13 balls to spare. Openers Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane
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Warne cleared over actress assault allegation

LONDON: Australian cricket legend Shane Warne said he was "shocked" to be accused of assaulting an adult entertainment actress in a London nightclub after he was cleared of all allegations. Spin wizard Warne, 48, was questioned but subsequently released without charge, police said. "I was shocked to read the media stories circulating earlier today concerning a false allegation of assault," said Warne in a statement. "I have fully co-operated with the police, and they have now had the opportun
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Chastened Merkel braces for coalition tussle after vote

BERLIN: Germany?s Angela Merkel turns to the complex task of sounding out partners in a potentially fragile coalition after securing a fourth term as chancellor in Sunday?s election even though her conservatives bled support to the far-right. Damaged by her handling of the 2015 migrant crisis, Merkel?s conservative bloc won 32.9 percent of the vote, down 8.6 points from the 2013 election and hitting its lowest level since 1949. However, hers was still the biggest parliamentary bloc and Europe?
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ECB has ?no firm position? on four-day Tests

BRISTOL: The England and Wales Cricket Board insisted Sunday it had "no firm position" on playing four-day Tests, adding they were "sensitive to the potential effects of any change to the traditional format". It had been reported that English cricket chiefs were in favour of reducing Tests from their current five days to four to fit in with modern trends such as Twenty20 which have made shorter-form cricket ever more popular. Cricket South Africa have announced plans to stage a four-day Test a
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Ishaq Dar appears in accountability court; to be indicted on Sept 27

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar entering the Islamabad Accountability Court. Photo: Geo News  ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar reached the Islamabad Accountability Court on Monday to attend the hearing of a corruption case against him.  Judge Mohammad Bashir directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to provide Dar with a copy of the case documents.  The judge then set September 27 as the next date of hearing when the finance minister will be formally indicted by the court. Dar was also
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HRW says Myanmar forces laying landmines along border to stop Rohingya

Rohingya refugees walk on a muddy path in Teknaf after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, Bangladesh, September 6, 2017. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/Files Human Rights Watch on Saturday confirmed the Bangladeshi officials' allegations that security forces of Myanmar were laying landmines alongside the border to hinder and prevent Rohingya Muslim refugees from fleeing the Rakhine state, Geo News reported. Latest reports suggest that Rohingya refugees are now at a higher risk of being killed as
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Former PM Nawaz returns to Pakistan from London

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif returned to country early Monday morning as the ex-premier once again questioned his disqualification by the Supreme Court. Sharif, who was in London on account of his wife's treatment for cancer, decided to immediately return to country. Reports previously suggested the former premier would stay in London until complete recovery of his wife. Confirming Sharif's return to country, PML-N spokesman Mushahidullah Khan said that Nawaz Sharif is the mos
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Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety

People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don?t workout, a research review suggests Researchers analyzed data from 16 previously published studies with a total of 922 participants who were randomly assigned to do resistance training or be inactive. Resistance workouts were associated with a reduction in anxiety symptoms regardless of whether or not participants had a mental health disorder, though the effect was more pronounced in health
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Federer leads Team Europe to victory in first Laver Cup

PRAGUE: Roger Federer won the inaugural Laver Cup for Team Europe on Sunday, beating back a fierce challenge from players from the rest of the world to claim the trophy in a dramatic final match of the weekend. Despite cruising through the first two days, the Europeans needed the last match to finalise the victory and show the dominance expected from a team featuring five of the world?s top seven players. Federer delivered in a tight 4-6 7-6(6) 11-9 win over world number 20 Nick Kyrgios, with
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UN medics see evidence of rape in Myanmar army 'cleansing' campaign

Rohingya refugees receive relief-supplies in the Kutupalong refugee camp, September 24, 2017. AFP/Dominique Faget  COX?S BAZAR: Doctors treating some of the 429,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar in recent weeks have seen dozens of women with injuries consistent with violent sexual attacks, UN clinicians and other health workers said. The medics? accounts ? backed in some cases by medical notes reviewed by Reuters ? lend weight to repeated allegations, ranging from m
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Aubameyang hits hat-trick for leaders Dortmund

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed a hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund romped to a 6-1 home thrashing of Borussia Moenchengladbach to regain top spot in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Gladbach had no answer to Peter Bosz's fleet-footed Dortmund, who opened a two-point lead over Hoffenheim at the top in a perfect confidence boost before Tuesday's Champions League clash with holders Real Madrid. Aubameyang, last season's top scorer in Germany's top flight, has now netted eight goals in six league games
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Fighter jets, drones on table as Mattis visits key ally India

BACKGROUND: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis delivers a keynote address, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, September 20, 2017. AFP/Mark Wilson/Getty Images; SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embrace during a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House, Washington, DC, June 26, 2017. AFP/Nicholas Kamm NEW DELHI: Apart from the concerns over Afghanistan's security challenges, fighter jets an
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