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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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HBL branch in New York fined due to Nawaz's money laundering, alleges Yasmin Rashid

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's candidate for NA-120 by-election Yasmin Rashid on Friday claimed that the Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) branch in New York was fined due to money laundering by Nawaz Sharif. "The Habib Bank branch was fined due to money laundering by Nawaz Sharif and his companies," alleged the PTI candidate.  She added there is a chance that other branches will also be closed and added that evidence is now coming to the forefront.  Rashid, referring to the upcoming NA-120 by-polls,
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Grateful for prayers for my mother: Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE: The former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz on Friday said she was grateful to the nation for praying for her ailing mother.  "My mother is recovering well thanks to the nation's prayers," she said while addressing the audience at St Anthony's Church in Lahore. "I was educated at the Convent of Jesus and Mary for eleven years, and I have no qualms in saying that the Convent and Jesus and Mary have played a huge part in where I stand today in life," Maryam said. She
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Boxing is my only focus these days, says Amir Khan

Boxer Amir Khan addresses press conference in Islamabad. Photo: Geo News   ISLAMABAD: Boxer Amir Khan, while addressing a press conference on Friday, remarked that he is currently only focusing on boxing. ?My next fight is either in November or December,? he told the media, adding that his dedication can be gauged from the fact that he is working rather than celebrating Eid with his family. ?I am dedicated towards boxing,? he remarked. Speaking about his academy, he said that it is open for
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Peace with Pakistan is our national agenda: Ashraf Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Photo: File  KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, in his Eid-ul-Azha message, declared peace with Pakistan as Afghanistan's national agenda on Friday. Ghani reached out to Pakistan, offering ?comprehensive negotiations? to bring peace to the two countries? troubled relationship. "We want peace that is based on unanimous political views," the Afghan president said, adding that the world now knows that it is not possible to pressurise Afghanistan into doing anythi
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Kulsoom Nawaz discharged from hospital after successful throat cancer surgery

LONDON: Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, returned home on Friday after undergoing a successful surgery for throat cancer.  The news was confirmed by Kulsoom's grandson in a tweet.  Kulsoom Nawaz stayed in the hospital overnight on Thursday before being discharged to return home and recover. Her chemotherapy treatment is scheduled to start from next week.  Earlier, Nawaz had accompanied his wife to a central London clinic where Kulsoom Nawaz underwent
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Everton striker Rooney arrested on suspicion of drunk-driving

Everton striker Wayne Rooney was arrested on suspicion of driving under influence, the Mirror reported. Photo: File   Everton striker Wayne Rooney was arrested on suspicion of driving under influence of alcohol, the Mirror reported on Friday. England's all-time record scorer was on his way home after an evening out with friends, when he was stopped by the police near his home in Cheshire on Thursday night. Rooney who announced his international retirement last week after 53 goals for his coun
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In-pictures: Eid-ul-Azha celebrated across the globe

Muslims across the globe celebrated Eid-ul-Azha on Friday. In Palestine the largest congregation of Eid prayers took place in the al-Aqsa Mosque while in the UAE the largest congregation took place in Abu Dhabi. In the United Kingdom and other European countries, Eid prayers were held in various mosques. Eid was also celebrated in different parts of the world including the United States of America, Africa, Japan, Canada, Indonesia and Bosnia Indonesians attend an Eid al-Adha prayer in Su
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Kashmir prodigy impresses with 144 kph pace at Qalandars trials

A young and aspiring fast bowler from Azad Kashmir has impressed selectors with his pace and line at Lahore Qalandars? Jazz Rising Stars trials. Salman Irshad, who hails from Rawalakot and was discovered during the first phase of the franchise?s talent development trials in Azad Kashmir, consistently bowls at 144kph and has already caught the attention of Lahore Qalandars director Aaqib Javed. Impressed with the youngster?s raw pace, Javed praised Salman for his unique bowling angle which he s
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Amir Khan could lose half his £25m fortune in divorce battle with Faryal

Boxer Amir Khan could stand to lose half of his estimated £25million fortune in his divorce battle with Faryal Makhdoom. The couple split in a bitter public row on Twitter earlier this month, which appears to be getting only uglier with time. According to a solicitor, Faryal could be set to get half of the wealth of the British-Pakistani boxer in divorce proceedings. ?The starting point will be a 50:50 division of all assets,? solicitor Harold Walker told the Daily Star. ?His lawyers might
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PPP made no serious efforts to seek justice in Benazir case, says Rafique

Railways Minister Saad Rafique on Friday criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party and the heirs of Benazir Bhutto by saying that they did not do enough except for passing statements to get justice in her murder case. Commenting on the Benazir case verdict in a series of tweets, the minister expressed his disappointment over recent verdicts, saying the decision to disqualify Nawaz Sharif and the Benazir verdict has cast doubts over the ?system?. 5 accused acquitted, 2 sentenced, Musharraf dec
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Rainfall resumes in Karachi

KARACHI: After lashing Karachi a day earlier, intermittent rainfall is expected to continue for the next 48-hours. The first spell of rainfall was reported from various parts the city on Friday afternoon with some areas reporting heavy rainfall while other areas of the metropolis moderate rainfall was reported and in certain areas, the sun continued to shine. Rainfall resumed in Karachi late on Friday afternoon with reports of rainfall on Super Highway, II Chundrigar Road, Saddar, Lyari, Gulsha
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China makes disrespect of national anthem a crime

BEIJING/HONG KONG: Anyone who mocks China's national anthem faces up to 15 days in police detention after parliament criminalised such acts in a new law on Friday that covers Hong Kong and Macau. Since taking over as president, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ushered in new legislation aimed at securing the country from threats both within and outside its borders, besides presiding over a sweeping crackdown on dissent and free speech. Protecting "the dignity of the national anthem" will help "pr
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Victorious Bangladesh hail new-found aggression

Bangladesh celebrate their maiden Test win over Australia, Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur/AFP/Getty Images DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hailed the South Asian team´s new-found aggression, believing that beaten Australia will have far more respect for them in the second and final Test at Chittagong next week. As well as matching the skills of their opponents, Wednesday´s maiden Test win over Steve Smith´s men bore witness to a meaner streak
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Sri Lanka fail to qualify directly for 2019 World Cup

A direct hit from KL Rahul removed Kusal Mendis, India vs SL, August 31, 2017/Getty Images COLOMBO: Sri Lanka failed to seal a direct qualification place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after failing to win two matches in the ongoing five-match ODI series against India. India bulldozed Sri Lanka by 168 runs in the fourth one-day international on Thursday after skipper Virat Kohli and opener Rohit Sharma smashed blistering hundreds to put the tourists 4-0 up in the five-match series. The resu
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Chinese Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervor

BEIJING: Millions of Muslims around China on Friday celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, which is meant to demonstrate believers' faith and obedience to Allah Almighty, with great religious enthusiasm and fervor. Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Masood Khalid, senior officials from the Embassy of Pakistan and a large number of Pakistanis offered Eid prayers at a mosque in Pakistan embassy premises. About 10,000 local Muslims, expatriates from Muslim countries and students from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Indon
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Monster X-ray laser offers glimpse into nano-world

HAMBURG: The world's largest X-ray laser opens Friday in Germany, promising to shed new light onto very small things by letting scientists penetrate the inner workings of atoms, viruses and chemical reactions. The mega-project will generate extremely intense laser flashes, at a mind-boggling rate of 27,000 per second, inside a 3.4-kilometre (2.1-mile) tunnel up to 38 metres (125 feet) below the northern city of Hamburg. This ultrafast strobe light will allow researchers for the first time to l
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Eid celebrated across the western world, Nawaz attends prayers in London

Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today (Friday) with Eid prayers being held across the western world where Eid is celebrated on the same day as in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  United Kingdom  Nawaz arrives at Pak High Commission  Eid prayers were held in various mosques in the United Kingdom. Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif attended Eid prayers in London at the Pakistan High Commission. He was accompanied by sons Hasan and Hussain as well as by nephew Sulei
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Nearly 400 die as Myanmar army steps up crackdown on Rohingya

Rohingya refugees stands in an open place during heavy rain, as they are hold by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after illegally crossing the border, in Teknaf, Bangladesh, August 31, 2017 - Reuters  COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Nearly 400 people have died in fighting that has rocked Myanmar's northwest for a week, new official data shows, making it probably the deadliest bout of violence to engulf the country's Rohingya Muslim minority in decades. Around 38,000 Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh
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Heavy rain hits Lahore as Karachi recovers from downpour

Road in Lahore drenched with rain water LAHORE: A fresh wave of monsoon rains lashed Lahore on Friday morning, with Canal Road, Davis Road, Garden Town along with several other localities receiving heavy downpour. Samanabad received highest amount of rain at 20mm. Jail Road received 19mm of rain while Airport and Johar Town witnessed 10mm of rainfall, the Met Office said. Other parts of Punjab also witnessed a renewed spell of rainfall, including Gujranwala and surrounding towns. The Met Offi
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Rescuers in Texas intensify efforts as Harvey moves inland

Several Texas towns have been inundated by days of torrential rains, with highways still submerged and homes destroyed ORANGE, UNITED STATES: Emergency workers in storm-hit southeast Texas on Thursday staged dramatic rescues by air and water in towns that were until now cut off by raging floodwaters unleashed by monster storm Harvey, which finally started to move inland. Nearly a week after the storm smashed into the US Gulf Coast as a Category Four hurricane, thousands of rescuers and civilian
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86 suspects arrested, heavy ammunition seized in Khyber Agency

Rocket launchers and Kalashnikov rifles were among ammo recovered during police operation  PESHAWAR: At least 86 suspects were rounded up and heavy ammunition recovered during a police search operation in Khyber Agency area of FATA late Thursday night, police officials said. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Peshawar Sajjad Khan, police seized 27 rocket launchers, 24 rockets, 16 Kalashnikov rifles during the operation. 16 hand grenades, 28 pistols and nine other rif
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ECP summons Imran Khan on Sep 14 over contempt of court issue

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on September 14 in a contempt of court case. A written order by the commission said that an inquiry against the PTI chief will be initiated under contempt of court ordinance if he fails to appear before the court. ECP had on August 19 issued a show cause notice to Imran and was asked to submit his reply till August 23 after the commission said that it has jurisdiction to hear
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Federer, Nadal battle through at US Open

Federer recorded his 80th career win in New York after defeating Mikhail Youzhny NEW YORK: Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal battled into the US Open last 32 on Thursday while the women´s draw lost the fifth seed from its top eight. Federer recorded his 80th career win in New York but he needed five sets for the second successive match before claiming a 6-1, 6-7 (3/7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 triumph over Mikhail Youzhny. It was his 17th win in 17th meetings with the grizzled Russian, who,
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Canadian PM Trudeau greets Muslims on Eid-ul-Azha

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended greetings to Muslims around the world on Eid-ul-Azha. In a video statement released on his social media, Trudeau said, ?Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Azha. On behalf of our family, Sophie and I extend our best wishes to all those celebrating Eid.? ?This year, as we mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation, Eid al-Azha is an opportunity for us all to reflect on the important contributions t
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Chinese firm Yabaite does not exist in Pakistan, clarifies China

Picture taken from yabaite.com The Chinese government has clarified that Jiangsu Yabaite Technology Co. Ltd, a Chinese firm alleged to be involved in a corruption scandal linked to the Multan metro bus project, does not exist in Pakistan. Lijian Zhao, Deputy Head of Mission at Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, responding to a tweet said that the Chinese firm in question does not operate in the country. ?Thx for advice. This Chinese company Yabeite was not working in Pakistan. It made up some fak
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