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LHC dismisses contempt of court petition against Nawaz

LAHORE: Lahore High Court on Friday dismissed a contempt of court petition against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Rana Shah, a local lawyer, filed a petition that the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader committed contempt of court in his ?anti-judiciary? speeches during GT Road Rally. He requested the court to take action against Nawaz and should stop media from broadcasting his speeches. A lawyer representing the federal government during the hearing maintained that only the court wh
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Parliamentarians should strengthen lower house: Mahmood Khan Achakzai

ISLAMABAD: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Chairperson Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Friday said all members of the parliament, including Khursheed Shah and Maulana Fazlur Rehman, should strengthen the lower house.  Achakzai made the statement during his address in the parliament and added that the internal and external policies of the country should also be made in the parliament.  The Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chairperson further said that there is no harm in having a dialogue with those who be
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Parliament not undermined after Nawaz's ouster: Qamar Zaman Kaira

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira on Friday said the parliament has not been undermined after former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's ouster.  "No one has undermined the parliament and the system continues to run as it should," said the PPP leader.  Qaira said Nawaz's ouster was due to his "own crimes and not due to a threat to democracy".   He added that the system and the foundations laid down during the PPP's tenure exist and democracy in the country will gradually
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No evidence of corruption against Nawaz, says Talal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Talal Chaudhry said on Friday that there is no evidence of corruption against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. While speaking to Geo News, he said that a review petition has been submitted before the court as justice was not served to the Sharif family, and added that the review petition is a request of the Pakistani nation.  ?People supported Nawaz Sharif in his GT Road Rally,? he said. Chaudhry added that PML-N hopes that justice will be served. Earlier, Pakista
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PCB strongly refutes Umar Akmal?s allegations

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday strongly condemned "reckless statements made by batsman Umar Akmal with regards to his omission from the ICC Champions Trophy squad." According to a statement issued by the PCB, "Umar was given as many as seven chances to improve his fitness and match the standards of his teammates, laid out by the team management." The statement added, that Umar was given a program to improve his fitness like other players before the West Indies tour and aft
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PTI raises objections over electoral reforms bill

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari on Friday raised objections over the bill for electoral reforms and argued that overseas Pakistanis should be allowed to vote.  Mazari raised the objections during a session of Parliament. PPP's Naveed Qamar said he does not see the implementation of biometric voting machines in the 2018 general elections.  Earlier in August, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar presented the Election Bill 2017, aimed at further strengthening the Election
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Fawad Chaudhry slams Nawaz, sons for not appearing before NAB

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry on Friday lashed out at Nawaz Sharif and his sons Hasan and Husain for not appearing before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) today as scheduled. Chaudhry also criticised Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, PML-N?s candidate for NA-120 by-election and the wife of former premier, for not being present during scrutiny of her nomination papers for NA-120 by-election.  The PTI spokesperson also alleged that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar alo
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Don?t trust NAB, it was created during dictator?s tenure: JUI-F chief

MULTAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman has said he does not trust the National Accountability Bureau as it was formed during the tenure of a dictator. ?The bureau was formed to avenge politicians,? Fazal said while talking to the media in Multan. ?[NAB] should instead be left to work independently.? About articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution, Fazal said the laws are not wrong but it was their use that had created a controversy. The JUI-F chief spoke about his part
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Shoaib Akhtar weighs in on Akmal-Arthur spat

Shoaib Akhtar KARACHI: Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar has thrown in his own two cents on the war of words between Umar Akmal and head coach Mickey Arthur. Taking to Twitter on Friday, the ?Rawalpindi Express? urged the middle-order batsman to respond to his critics through his performance on the field. He also suggested to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that a ?friendly dialogue? would have been better than a show-cause notice. ?I hope cooler heads prevail in #UmarAkmal #MickyArthur &
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Zardari advises Nawaz to accept SC verdict

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/4ac0ae0ce4f4ac3135b9765839e30a36.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC8xOC8yMDE3IDEwOjEzOjQwIEFNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9bFhTR0UxSEFveFZZaVdVTXVKYUtrQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] LAHORE: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has advised ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif to accept the Supreme Court?s verdict. Speaking to jo
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No NAB notices received by Sharif family: Kirmani

LAHORE: Doctor Asif Kirmani dismissed reportage on certain news channels pertaining to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) notices sent to Sharif family members.  Terming the reportage being attributed to him as baseless, in a  statement issued on Thursday, Kirmani said that no such notices were received by the Sharif family.  Nawaz Sharif, sons did not appear before NAB today No notices received, if NAB summons decision to appear will be made after legal consultations: Kirmani
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FBR sets Aug 31 as submission deadline for salaried individuals

KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) set August 31 as the deadline for salaried individuals to file their income tax returns and wealth statements for tax year 2017. The FBR issued final income tax return forms for individuals and association of persons. It circulated the draft returns forms for both on July 20 and 27, respectively. Salaried individuals are required to submit annual return on or before August 31 as per Income Tax Ordinance 2001. So, they will have only 14 days to meet the ob
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Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona; bomb plot foiled

The death toll could rise, with more than 100 injured, authorities said BARCELONA: Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terrorism operation on Friday after a suspected militant drove a van into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people, in what police suspect was one of a planned wave of attacks. Daesh claimed responsibility for the deadly rampage along the city´s most famous avenue on Thursday, which was packed with tourists taking an afternoon stroll. The death toll could rise, with more than 100 inju
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PAT challenges acceptance of Kulsoom Nawaz?s NA-120 nomination papers

Begum Kulsoom Nawaz LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) has challenged the Returning Officer?s decision to accept nomination papers of PML-N?s candidate and former first lady Kulsoom Nawaz for NA-120 by-election. The RO?s verdict was challenged by PAT?s candidate for NA-120 Ishtiaq Chaudhry in Appellant Tribunal. In his plea, Ishtiaq Chaudhry said, ?Kulsoom Nawaz did not disclose details of her iqama (work permit) and the RO accepted her nomination papers against the facts.?
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Waste management employee shot dead in Rawalpindi

A picture of the road where shooting occurred. Photo: Geo News  RAWALPINDI: An employee of Rawalpindi waste management was killed and another injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them on Data Ganj Bakhsh Road on Friday. Another employee ran away from the site and remained unharmed during the incident. The deceased has been identified as Karamat, while the injured as Sagheer. According to Sadiqabad police, the eye witnesses informed them that three employees of waste management w
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Star Wars Obi Wan spin-off in the works: US media

Ewan McGregor played Obi Wan Kenobi in the much maligned prequel series of Star Wars. Photo: Lucasfilms  LOS ANGELES: Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks to direct a Star Wars spin-off about Jedi master Obi Wan Kenobi, US media reported on Thursday. There is no script yet and no actor lined up to play the bearded warrior and sage made famous by the late Alec Guinness in the original series of films. Ewan McGregor, who played Kenobi in the much-maligned prequel series, w
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Filmmaker Michael Moore says Trump will 'get us all killed'

Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore  NEW YORK: Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore is trading screen time for the stage in a one-man show now on Broadway that is a call to action over the current state of US politics. The show, "The Terms of My Surrender," uses Moore's satirical brand of humour to target US President Donald Trump and encourage liberals to turn resentment over Trump and the Republican political agenda into actual resistance. "This guy's going to get us all killed. There's nobod
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Wildfires trap 2,000 villagers in Portugal

People watch a firefighting plane drop water to stop a raging forest blaze reaching their houses near Macao: Photo: AP MACAO: Forest fires cut off a village of 2,000 people in Portugal, as firefighters struggled Thursday to control two major blazes in the centre of the country, local officials said. And with another wave of hot weather forecast, the government declared a state of emergency in some central and northern regions. Summer has seen a record number of fires and Portugal´s Interior Mi
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Cook hails ?phenomenal? Root after day/night double century stand

Alastair Cook ended the first day 153 not out/Getty Images BIRMINGHAM: Alastair Cook suggested Joe Root was the best England batsman he had played alongside after they both marked the country´s entry into day/night Test cricket with hundreds against the West Indies at Edgbaston on Thursday. Cook, already England´s leading Test run-scorer and century-maker, ended the first day 153 not out in a commanding total of 348 for three. The ex-England captain shared a stand of 248 with current skipper R
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Nawaz Sharif, sons expected to appear before NAB today

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif photographed with his older son, Hasan. Photo: file  LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his two sons, Hussain and Hasan, are expected to appear before the National Accountability Bureau?s (NAB) Lahore office today. Sharif family was summoned to file their replies today pertaining to the NAB reference against them.  However, Sharif family sources had informed on Thursday that Hasan and Hussain have not yet received any notification for appearance
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Messi, Ronaldo lead sports stars in condemning Barcelona attack

Messi and Ronaldo joined Spanish sports stars around the world in expressing their grief after Thursday´s terror attack in Barcelona MADRID: Football icons and longtime rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo joined Spanish sports stars around the world in expressing their grief after Thursday´s terror attack in Barcelona left 13 people dead. Barcelona´s most famous street Las Ramblas was packed with tourists when a van drove into the crowds, leaving scenes of carnage. "I want to send my con
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Tennis: Halep advances but Nadal, Pliskova postponed by rain

Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. PHOTO: AFP CINCINNATI: Rafael Nadal and Karolina Pliskova, the number one seeds at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Masters, never got a chance to break a sweat before play was halted Thursday at the rain-hit tournament. Czech defending champion Pliskova led Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi 3-0 when play was suspended while former and future world no. 1 Nadal and compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas never started their third-round match befor
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One killed in clash between PTI, PML-N workers

As many as two people were killed in the clash between workers of PTI and PML-N. Photo: Geo News screen grab  KHANEWAL: One person was killed and two others injured in a clash between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in Khanewal early Friday morning. According to the police, the workers of the opposing political parties had clashed during Independence Day rally. However, the workers again clashed near Khanewal?s Al-Hadees Chowk. The workers attack
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Ronaldo nominated for FIFA player award

PARIS: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo leads the nominees unveiled on Thursday for the Best FIFA Men´s Player 2017 award. The 32-year-old Portuguese captain is favourite to retain the title he won last year after success in both the Champions League and La Liga. Among the 24 men´s nominees are Ronaldo´s Real Madrid teammates Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos, Marcelo, Luka Modric, Keylor Navas and Sergio Ramos. The list also includes Barcelona rivals Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, as well as Paris
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Using vehicles as weapons of terror

BARCELONA: A driver deliberately ploughed a van into pedestrians on one of Spain´s busiest streets on Thursday, in what police called a "terrorist attack". Vehicles have been used as weapons of terror several times over the past year, often by followers of the Daesh, attacking nations in the US-led coalition fighting the militants in Iraq and Syria. Bastille Day Nice attack On July 14, 2016, Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, a 31-year-old Tunisian, ploughs a 19-tonne truck into a Bastille Day crowd leaving
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