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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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Two suspected robbers killed in Karachi's Zamzama

KARACHI: Two suspected robbers were shot by a security guard in Karachi on Thursday evening, who later succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. The suspects looted a computer shop located in Zamzama, Clifton. They were getting away with cash, laptops and other valuables when the security guard opened fire on them. Consequently, the two suspected robbers were injured. Police arrested the suspects and shifted them to a hospital, however, they succumbed to their wounds during treatment. The
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India´s eighth navigation satellite implodes on take off

source: Reuters NEW DELHI: India´s eighth navigation satellite imploded shortly after lift-off on Thursday, state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. The IRNSS-1H satellite had been expected to join seven others in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) to take the country a step further to developing its own global positioning system. "Satellite got separated internally but it imploded within the heat shield, in the fourth stage itself," ISRO Chairman A.S. Kir
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Trump didn't blame Pakistan for failure in Afghanistan: US ambassador

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador David Hale on Thursday called on National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and shared views with him regarding US President Donald Trump's new policy for South Asia. Hale, at the meeting, said the US president did not blame Pakistan for [US] failure in Afghanistan. "President Trump didn't speak of military solution to Afghan issue; it is a component of the regional policy." The US diplomat said that Pakistan's role toward resolution of Afghan issue has not been ruled ou
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Buckingham Palace 'sword man' charged with planning terror act

Police officers stand guard at a police cordon next to Buckingham Palace following an incident where a man armed with a knife was arrested outside the palace following a disturbance in London on August 26, 2017. Photo: AFP  LONDON: A man armed with a sword who was arrested outside Queen Elizabeth II's Buckingham Palace residence has been charged with a terror offence Thursday, London police said. Mohiussunnath Choudhury, 26, is accused of "engaging in conduct in preparation for giving effect to
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Chinese cyber spies broaden attacks in Vietnam, security firm says

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. Photo: Reuters File Cyber spies working for or on behalf of China?s government have broadened attacks against official and corporate targets in Vietnam at a time of raised tension over the South China Sea, cyber security company FireEye said. FireEye told Reuters the attacks happened in recent weeks and it had traced them back to suspected Chinese cyber spies based partly on the f
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Govt revises fuel prices for September, petrol increased by Rs2 per litre

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday revised prices of petroleum products, icnreasing the price of petrol by Rs2 per litre. Prices for high-speed diesel, kerosene oil and light-speed diesel remain unchanged.  The new prices will come in to effect from September 1. Petrol will now be sold at Rs71.5 per litre. High-speed diesel will be sold at its previous price of Rs77.4 and kerosene oil and light-speed diesel will be sold at Rs44 per litre.
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Conspiracies won't deter me from supporting my father: Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif?s daughter, Maryam Nawaz, said that she has paid the heavy price of supporting her father through thick and thin, while addressing a women workers? convention in Lahore.  "I have suffered many conspiracies but I never let anything harm my leader's reputation," she remarked.  People who are now opposing us were quite when the country was progressing. "Where were they when roads were being built? Where were they when motorways were being built? Where w
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Bilawal terms Benazir murder case verdict 'disappointing and unacceptable'

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), gestures during an interview with Reuters at his family residence in Naudero on October 22, 2014 - Reuters   The son of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari termed the verdict in the murder case of his mother ?disappointing and unacceptable.? Bilawal took to Twitter to state that the decision was not only unjust but also dangerous and the PPP would explore legal
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Flood threat in Gadap after Thado dam breach

A video footage captured the overspill followed by a breach in Thado dam. Photo: Geo News screen shot  KARACHI: Just the city authorities were making way to clear the menace caused by the heavy rainfall, which occurred earlier today, a breach in Thado Dam led to flooding in nearby areas late Thursday afternoon. A video surfaced showing gallons of water, unstoppable, making its way to the areas near the dam. The government took action and ordered the area residents evacuate immediately. The ci
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ECP code of conduct being violated in NA-120: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

LAHORE: Senior PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi, while addressing a press conference, said the Election Commission of Pakistan's code of conduct is being violated in NA-120.  Qureshi said PTI's candidate for NA-120, Dr Yasmin Rashid has raised six points with the ECP and has also submitted them in writing. He claimed that ECP has taken steps only on paper and has yet to take any meaningful measures to address the concerns raised by PTI.  The PTI vice-chairman said 29,000 identity cards from NA
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No justice till Musharraf answers for crimes, says Aseefa

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari - File photo  Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the daughter of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto reacted to the verdict in the murder case of her mother. ?There will be no justice till Pervez Musharraf answers for his crimes,? Aseefa tweeted. The former prime minister?s daughter further said that justice was still awaited even after 10 years and while abettors had been punished, those guilty of Benazir?s murder roamed free. <="" a><="" blockquote> Assefa?s
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Analysts, politicians weigh in after Benazir verdict

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday acquitted five accused in the Benazir Bhutto murder case and sentenced two accused to 17 years in prison.  ATC Judge Asghar Khan announced the verdict and also declared former military ruler Pervez Musharraf as an absconder. Director Geo News Rana Jawad said that the decision is perplexing as it focuses on individuals who neglected their duties after Benazir's murder and does not focus on the real culprits.  The decision fails to address the main
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US air strike kills 13 civilians: Afghan officials

It comes days after Afghan officials said the country´s own air force killed up to 13 civilians in separate strikes targeting a Taliban base in Herat-Reuters (File photo) Thirteen civilians from the same family were killed and another 15 wounded in a US air strike on Taliban fighters in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan authorities said Thursday. US Forces-Afghanistan said it has launched an investigation into the incident which an Afghan official said also killed more than a dozen insurgents hiding
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Speaker sends reference against Ayesha Gulalai to ECP

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq has sent a reference against former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member and MNA Ayesha Gulalai seeking to denotify from her seat, to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP confirmed it has received the notice. PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday had sent a notice to Gulalai stating that she has defected from the party in terms of Article 63 A (1) of the Constitution. ?In furtherance thereof and in compliance with the requirements of
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PSA lifts ban on international tournaments in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Professional Squash Association (PSA) confirmed that it has sanctioned two PSA world tour events in Pakistan in December, after lifting a ban imposed in February 2017 which prevented the country from hosting international events due to security concerns. "The decision to impose the ban on Pakistan was made after extensive consultation with Sport Risk in relation to security issues but the PSA is now satisfied that there are no immediate security concerns,? stated the press relea
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Pilgrims scale Mount Arafat for peak of Hajj

MOUNT ARAFAT: Some two million Muslims from around the world began gathering Thursday on Mount Arafat for the highlight of the Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia dedicated to prayers and reflection. The second day of the Hajj, a must for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it, is dedicated to prayer and reflection. Arafat is the site where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave his last sermon about 14 centuries ago after leading his followers on the pilgrimage. In the evening, the pilgrims will trave
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NA-120 by-poll: PTI threatens sit-in if concerns not addressed

Rashid addresses media during a visit to the constituency LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid on Thursday said the party has various options, including holding a sit-in, if its concerns over NA-120 by-poll are not addressed. Addressing media while visiting the constituency, Rashid demanded that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) take notice of the violation of code of conduct by the ruling party. ECP is not independent, says PTI before NA-120 by-polls PT
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TED: Phones and drones transforming healthcare

TANZANIA: In the developing world, basic healthcare is often a challenge -- let alone expensive medical screening or tests for easily treatable, preventable illnesses. TEDGlobal, an annual conference devoted to "ideas worth spreading" taking place in Tanzania this week, heard of new technologies that could revolutionise healthcare for the poor. Algorithms to detect diseases Infectious diseases are fast being overtaken by afflictions such as cancer as the biggest health problem in Africa, whe
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Shadab Khan joins Heat for Big Bash

BRISBANE: Pakistan's dynamic teen leg-spinner Shadab Khan will play in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League with Brisbane Heat this year, the club said Thursday. Shadab, 18, has made impressive progress since his international debut for Pakistan last year, producing starring T20 turns in the Pakistan Super League and the Caribbean Premier League. He earned player of the match honours in his first two T20 Internationals for Pakistan against the West Indies, claiming 3 for 7 and 4 for 14. "He i
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FO calls Gen Nicholson?s statement ?unnecessary? and ?unacceptable?

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office rejected on Thursday the recent statements of Commander of US Forces and NATO in Afghanistan General John Nicholson, calling them ?unnecessary and unacceptable?. FO spokesman Nafees Zakaria addressed several issues pertaining to the region and Pakistan?s foreign relations. A conference of envoys under Prime Minsiter Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will be held from Sep 5-7, he informed. The FO Spokesman said that no high-level contact was established between the US and Pakis
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Akhtar says no quick solution to Karachi drainage, laments Sindh govt?s apathy

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/316f2c5aa7aa35dd27c636b0d05bf88b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC8zMS8yMDE3IDg6NTg6MjEgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1LNFRqTVhsOThRRE5ZK2FVNHlobjhBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhar on Thursday admitted the dismal condition of the city after rain but placed the entire blame on the Sindh government for the overflowing roads. T
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Seven dead, dozens feared trapped in Mumbai building collapse

Firefighters and rescue workers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building in Mumbai, India, August 31, 2017.-Reuters At least seven people died and dozens were feared trapped when a building collapsed in India´s financial capital of Mumbai Thursday, after days of heavy rain swamped the city. Rescuers using diggers sifted through the remains of the four-storey residential building which gave way around 08:40 am (0310 GMT) in the densely populated area of Bhendi Bazaar. It was the
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Sheikh Rasheed submits reference in ECP against PM Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rasheed submitted on Thursday a reference against Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to the Election Commission of Pakistan. The AML chief also spoke to media afterwards. He said that if the petition is not paid adequate heed then he will approach the Supreme Court in this regard. He said that the Liquified Natural Gas issue is similar to a sea of corruption. Sheikh Rasheed expressed hope that the ECP would hear the reference that he submitted to
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At least five dead as rain batters Karachi; showers across country today

KARACHI: At least five people were killed as the metropolis was battered with heavy rainfall on Thursday after initial light showers a day before, Geo News reported.  Heavy rainfall started late Wednesday night, resulting in disruption of power supply to many areas of the city.   Reports of rainfall were received from Saddar, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Airport, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Malir and other areas. The highest amount oif rainfall was recorded at 97mm in North Kar
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LHC reserves verdict on petition seeking freezing of Nawaz?s assets

LAHORE: Lahore High Court has reserved its verdict on the petition to freeze assets of ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif till inquiry against him by the National Accountability Court (NAB) is completed. The hearing was held by Justice Mamoon-ur-Rasheed on the petition of Barrister Javed Iqbal. Iqbal had filed three petitions in the court asking that the title of ?sir? be taken back from Nawaz, his name be placed on the Exit Control List (ECL) and his assets be frozen till NAB inquiry, in light
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