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Chinese VP to visit Pakistan today for Independence Day celebrations

Vice Premier of the State Council of China Wang Yang. PHOTO: File KARACHI: Vice Premier of the State Council of China Wang Yang along with a delegation will visit Pakistan today (Sunday) to participate in the 70th Independence Day celebrations of the country, a Foreign Office spokesman said on Saturday. The special visit of Vice Premier Wang underscores the close brotherly and cooperative ties between Pakistan and China. During his visit, the vice premier will attend the flag-hoisting ceremony
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PAF to hold air show in Islamabad, Karachi on Aug 14

ISLAMABAD: The sky over Islamabad and Karachi will be buzzing on Independence Day as the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) plans to hold air shows in Karachi and Islamabad on August 14.  A number of official events are planned on Sunday to celebrate the country's 70th Independence Day.  The air show will be held at Fatima Jinnah Park, F-9 Park, Islamabad and Sea View Beach, Karachi. On Saturday, a full-dress rehearsal was carried out in Islamabad with PAF jets whizzing the capital's sky.  According
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Monsoon showers likely in central, upper parts of country: MET

PHOTO: AP The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday said moist currents are penetrating upper and central parts of the country. A westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of Pakistan. Rain and thunderstorm with a few heavy falls and gusty winds are expected at scattered places in upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions), KP, Zhob, Islamabad, FATA, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the next 24 hours. Light rain/drizzle is expected at a
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Five detained during raids in Karachi, bid to smuggle Irani diesel foiled

KARACHI: Five suspects were taken into custody during a search operation carried out late Saturday night here, near Mobina Town, police officials stated. The detainees include street criminals and counterfeit document makers, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar explained, adding that weapons, mobile phones, cash and forged documents were recovered from them. Another search operation was conducted in the residential areas of the metropolis' Saddar locale, police sources said.
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Injury floors Bolt and ruins final farewell

Usain Bolt of Jamaica lays on the track after sustaining an injury in the World Athletics Championships' 4 x 100 meters relay final held in the London Stadium, London, Britain, August 12, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson  LONDON: Usain Bolt's unparalleled career ended in extraordinary drama on Saturday as he pulled up with injury on the anchor leg of his very last race, the 4x100 metres relay final at the World Championships. The 30-year-old had taken the baton for Jamaica a few metres adrift of
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At least one dead as white nationalists ignite Virginia clashes

First responders stand by a car that was struck when a car drove through a group of counter protesters at the 'Unite the Right' rally Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S., August 12, 2017. REUTERS/Justin Ide  CHARLOTTESVILLE: At least one person died and 30 were injured in a day of violent clashes between white nationalists and counter-protesters in Virginia on Saturday, with the state's governor blaming the neo-Nazis for sparking the violence and demanding that they go home. Two people also died
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At least 17 martyred, multiple injured in Quetta's Pishin Stop explosion

QUETTA: At least 17 people were martyred while over 20 people were injured in an explosion near Quetta's Pishin Stop, reported Geo News.  Sources claimed that the number of injured could be as high as 30.  According to provincial Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti told Geo News the explosion was intense and the death toll could rise further.  "The target was a security forces vehicle," said Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. Casualties were also confirmed by rescue and hospital sources. The explosio
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At least one dead, 12 injured in Quetta's Pishin Stop explosion

QUETTA: At least one person was killed and 12 people were injured in an explosion near Quetta's Pishin Stop, reported Geo News.  Police sources confirmed the number of casualties.  The explosion took place in a vehicle, reported Geo News. Multiple cars were set on fire after the explosion. Rescue services have reached the site and are conducting rescue activities. A large contingent of security forces have also reached the spot.  Fire fighting vehicles are trying to control the fire after th
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Usain Bolt anchors Jamaica into world 4x100 relay finals

Usain Bolt's bid to bring the curtain down on his glittering career with a 15th world gold medal remained on track as Jamaica qualified for the final of the 4x100m relay. Bolt took the unusual step of racing the relay heats, something usually reserved for the more unheralded members of the squad. Tyquendo Tracey, Julian Forte and Michael Campbell safely negotiated the first three legs before Bolt steered his team home in a winning, season's best of 37.95 seconds. "It's been brilliant. The ene
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Zidane confirms to extend Real Madrid contract

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed on Saturday he will sign a contract extension in the near future with the club he has guided to back-to-back Champions League titles. "I'm happy because it's a sign of confidence, that we have done good work," Zidane told a pre-match press conference ahead of Real's Spanish Super Cup showdown with Barcelona when quizzed on reports over his future. Madrid sports daily AS reported the Frenchman will be rewarded with a three-year deal for his feats in n
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64 deaths at India hospital without oxygen

LUCKNOW: At least 64 children have died over six days at a government hospital in northern India that suffered oxygen shortages, officials said Saturday. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the causes of the oxygen disruption but denied reports that it had caused the deaths at the Baba Raghav Das Hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh state. Indian media said 30 children died on Thursday and Friday because of the lack of oxygen on wards. Suppliers´ bills had allegedly not been paid. "Six
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Hope PPP will not back out from supporting democratic process: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the sacrifices of Benazir Bhutto for democracy are before everyone and said she hopes the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will not back out from strengthening the democratic process in the country. Addressing media after the inauguration of Azadi Train project here, Aurangzeb implored other political parties to also take steps to strengthen democracy. Taking a jibe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief
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Restoring economy was Nawaz's crowning achievement, says Shehbaz

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said restoring an economy on the brink was Nawaz Sharif's crowning achievement.  Shehbaz also said that PML-N's popularity among the masses has damaged the politics of their opponents.  He further said that the welcome given to Nawaz Sharif by the people proves that he is still the people's leader.  "Opponents are scared of Nawaz's popularity among the masses," said Shehbaz and added that any political moves by PML-N's opponents can not
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Nawaz?s disqualification uplifted Pak?s image abroad: Ch Pervaiz Elahi

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League ? Quaid leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Saturday said that the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif has uplifted the image of Pakistan internationally. The PML-Q leader, speaking to journalists, said that the former prime minister is calling people to come on street against the judiciary and the armed forces of the country, but the people are not responding to the call of a disqualified premier. The PML-Q leader said the Constitution calls for the completion of the
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Fans pay big money for Mayweather-McGregor tickets

Fight fans attending the much-hyped boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial artist Conor McGregor will have a chance to rub shoulders with the stars in Las Vegas - but it won't come cheap. The cheapest ticket listed on reseller StubHub is going for an eye-watering $1675 with two weeks to go until the Aug 26 fight which pits undefeated boxer Mayweather against the UFC's lightweight champion in a 12-round super welterweight matchup. "Usually for these large events it's comparable
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Worry about facing justice, not rallies, Fawad tells PML-N

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/d1bb7ec4c3937d45ded8707e58e87e9d.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OC8xMi8yMDE3IDEyOjA3OjUxIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9NmxZTFhOQjdVMUZlVDdXdzRUcitpQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf spokesman Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz is busy holding rallies while its senior leaders will soon be facing justic
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Malik Riaz inaugurates first mosque in Bahria Town Karachi

KARACHI: Chairman Bahria Town Malik Riaz on Saturday inaugurated the first mosque in Bahria Town Karachi.  Built over an area of 2.5 acres, the mosque has the capacity to accommodate 2,500 worshipers. It also has a separate praying area for women with a capacity of 250 worshipers.    The inauguration ceremony was attended by a large number of civil society activists and Bahria Town management.  The chairman of Bahria Town also announced the start of a cleanliness drive in Karachi from August
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Indian band sings Pakistan?s national anthem as Independence Day gift

As Pakistan prepares for its 70th Independence Day celebrations, Indian Acapella Band Voxchord has sent a heartwarming gift across the border: a beautiful rendition of Pakistan?s national anthem. The two-minute music video by the band begins with the message: ?This is our way of wishing you, Happy Birthday Pakistan.? The video then shows the band?s members holding placards stating, ?This Independence Day, we?d like to dedicate a song to our neighbours. A song about faith, pride and grandeur,
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FICA awaiting PCB?s response on security details for World XI tour

The Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA) is waiting for a response from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on details of proposed security arrangements for the World XI tour next month. According to media reports, FICA remains skeptical and wants to know further details of the security arrangements before making the final call about the feasibility of the tour. Executive chairman of FICA, Tony Irish, was quoted as saying that the players? representative body is in communicat
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North Korea says nearly 3.5 million volunteer for People's Army as tensions rise

SEOUL: North Korea said on Saturday that nearly 3.5 million workers, party members and soldiers volunteered to join or rejoin its army to resist new UN sanctions and to fight against the United States in the current geopolitical tension between Pyongyang and Washington. Rodong Sinmun, North Korea's official newspaper, said the volunteers had offered to join or rejoin the People's Army after the Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) issued a statement on Monday condemning new sanctions imposed by the
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Child killed during GT Road rally laid to rest

Relatives, government officials offer funeral prayers of the nine-year-old Ahmed Chughtai. PHOTO: Geo News  GUJRAT: Nine-year-old Ahmed Chughtai, who was run over by an Elite Force vehicle part of Nawaz Sharif's convoy in Lalamusa, was laid to rest on Saturday. District Police Officer (DPO) Gujrat Sohail Chattha said the police have been able to trace the car responsible for the child?s death by viewing video recordings. ?The affected family will be served justice,? DPO Chattha said. Ministe
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Special ?Azadi? train begins countrywide journey from Islamabad today

ISLAMABAD: A special ?Azadi? train, prepared by the Pakistan Railways to mark the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan, starts its countrywide journey from Margalla Railway Station, Islamabad on Saturday. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb inaugurated the train and saw it off earlier today. The Azadi train consists of five art galleries, illustrated with pictures of people who sacrificed their lives during the independence movement, while six floats are also par
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Sachal Jazz Ensemble to perform at UN concert on Pakistan?s Independence Day

The Sachal Jazz Ensemble, front, and the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra. File photo: The New York Times NEW YORK: Pakistan will mark its Independence Day at the United Nations with a concert in the prestigious General Assembly hall on August 14. Organised by the Pakistan Mission to the UN, the concert will feature the acclaimed Sachal Jazz Ensemble, whose music defines contemporary Pakistan ? a blend of the traditional and the modern. The hour-and-a-half long concert, titled ?Music Beyond Bo
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PM issues dismissal orders for EOBI Chairman Zafar Gondal

Zafar Iqbal Gondal. PHOTO: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday issued dismissal orders of former Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Chairman Zafar Gondal. According to a notification issued by the prime minister house, Gondal?s dismissal orders were issued upon completion of multiple inquiries by competent officers. ?The documentary evidence against Mr Gondal is so clear and compelling that the inquiry officer is completely justified in concluding that the
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Flash floods kill 11 in northeastern Iran

PHOTO: File TEHRAN: Flash floods triggered by heavy rain in northeastern Iran have left at least 11 people dead and two missing, the Red Crescent said on Saturday. "So far 11 people have died in this accident ? eight of them in Khorasan Razavi, two in Golestan and another in North Khorasan," Red Crescent rescue chief Morteza Salimi told the ISNA news agency. Friday´s storms caused flooding in five provinces and some villages remained cut off on Saturday. The two people missing were part of a
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