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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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Court orders release of PTI workers held during Nov 2 'lockdown'

A PTI protesters during an anti-govt rally in Rawalpindi in October 2016. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) taken into custody during the party?s ?November 2 lockdown? last year were acquitted of all charges on Friday. Golra police had registered an FIR against several PTI workers, armed with ?dandas? [sticks] for indulging in ?unlawful? activity when the party initiated its protest ?lockdown? of the capital. The suspects, already out on bail, had sought t
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Adult weight gain linked to major chronic diseases

Adults are seen here exercising to keep trim, as researchers find that even modest weight gains as one ages is associated with increased risk of major chronic diseases. Photo: AFP  The weight that Americans typically gain between ages 20 and 50 may raise their risk of developing cancer, heart disease and other major illnesses, according to a new study. Even those who only gained 10 pounds faced a higher risk of major chronic diseases and ageing poorly, the study authors report in JAMA. ?In th
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Free movement of people to continue for at least two years after Brexit: media

LONDON: The free movement of European Union citizens to Britain will continue for at least two years after Brexit as part of a transitional deal, British media reported on Friday. The first full round of talks to extricate Britain from the EU ended on Thursday with few compromises and differences over how to protect the future of expatriate citizens. Britain is due to leave the EU by the end of March 2019, after a June 23 referendum last year in which many Britons backed Brexit to restrict imm
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'Not appropriate' for Justin Bieber to tour China because of 'bad behavior'

Singer Justin Bieber. Photo: NME BEIJING: It is not appropriate for Canadian pop star Justin Bieber to visit China because of his bad behaviour and he needed to improve his conduct to become a singer "truly loved" by the public, a Chinese state official has said. Bieber's lifestyle overseas and his "words and actions" when he last performed in China had generated "public dissatisfaction", Beijing's Municipal Bureau of Culture said, without specifying what behaviour had caused offence. Given ef
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Indian troops martyr youth in IoK, seal Jamia mosque

An Indian army soldier pictured shooting a round of fires at protesters in Indian occupied Kashmir. Photo: File  SRINAGAR: A young man was killed and several others were injured when Indian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Budgam district on Friday, the Kashmir Media Service (KMS) reported. The 25-year-old youth, Tanveer Ahmad Wani, was martyred and many others were wounded when Indian Army fired upon the protesters in Beerwah area of the district. Indian police also arrested the Ch
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Philippine leader to go after Maoist rebels after scrapping talks

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he was no longer interested in peace talks with Maoist-led guerrillas and planned to hunt down the insurgents once the military has retaken a southern city from Islamist rebels. Speaking to troops fighting pro-Islamic State militants on the southern island of Mindanao, Duterte said he would order an offensive against the New People's Army (NPA) after Marawi City is back under government control. "I do not want to talk peace," Duterte, dressed i
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Audi to recall 850,000 diesel cars to update emissions software

FRANKFURT: Luxury car maker Audi has launched a recall for up to 850,000 diesel-fuelled cars to update vehicle software controlling emissions in a bid to avoid potential driving bans, it said on Friday. The service is also being offered to Porsche- and Volkswagen- branded cars using the same six- and eight-cylinder engines, Audi said. The German government and car industry have agreed on a diesel rescue plan to be presented early August, industry and political sources told Reuters earlier on
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Injured 'lion' trying to conceal embarrassment: Sherry Rehman

PPP leaders addressing the media after the verdict. Photo: Geo News ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party leaders lashed out at the ruling party after the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on the Panama case on Friday. Veteran PPP leader Sherry Rehman, in a statement to the media after the special implementation bench of the Supreme Court reserved its decision in the Panama Papers case, said the premier should come out in the open about his references to 'elements pulling the strings of the countr
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Imran served another notice in Rs10b defamation suit

Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif (left) and PTI Chairman Imran Khan. Photo: File  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was sent a second notice on Friday to reply to a Rs10 billion defamation notice by Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A Lahore district and sessions court ? where the defamation suit has been filed ? sent the notice to the PTI chief directing him to submit his reply by August 21. The notice by the Punjab chief minister, which was filed under sections 4 and 9 of the De
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Girl power as India hails World Cup heroines

India women's team all smiles after beating Australia in World Cup semifinal/ICC NEW DELHI: Where the men failed, India is hoping its female cricketers can blaze to glory when they face England in the World Cup final on Sunday. Images of captain Mithali Raj and star batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur adorned the front pages and the team was hailed on social media after India stunned defending champions Australia in Thursday´s semi-finals. Kaur hit an unbeaten 171 to propel India into the final at Lor
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Grief, shock, tears: Tributes pour in for Linkin Park?s Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington The untimely death of the legendary rock band Linkin Park?s frontman Chester Bennington has left music lovers in shock, prompting tributes from around the world for the singer who was found dead at his California home in an apparent suicide on Thursday. Bennington allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his Palos Verdes residence in L.A. County, on the birthday of fellow rockstar and close friend Chris Cornell, who also committed suicide earlier this year. Musician
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Imran summons PTI leaders, legal team

PTI Chairman Imran Khan - File photo ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Friday summoned a meeting of party leaders and his legal team to discuss the Supreme Court reserving its judgment in the Panama Papers case. According to sources, the meeting will discuss the expected judgment of the apex court in the Panama Papers case. SC reserves judgment in Panama Papers case Bench observed it will proceed strictly in accordance with the law Earlier, the
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Cheap 3D printed prosthetics could be game changer for Nepal

Disaster Hack founder Matthew Rockwell (R) attaches a 3D printed prosthetic hand to leprosy sufferer Ram's arm in Kathmandu. Photo: AFP  Ram's new hand was manufactured on a 3D printer in Nepal's capital for just $30, an innovation that could be a game changer for many in the impoverished Himalayan country. Once a farmer, Ram lost his hands and toes within a few years of contracting leprosy, forcing the father-of-three to turn to begging in a desperate bid to feed his family. That's where he
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Mexico, Jamaica into Gold Cup semi-finals

Mexico's Jesus Molina, left, jumps into the arms of teammate Hugo Ayala following Mexico's goal by Rodolfo Pizarro during the first half of a match against Hondurason July 20. Photo: Roy Dabner / Associated Press  LOS ANGELES: Defending champion Mexico claimed the final semi-final berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over the offensively-challenged Honduras national team Thursday at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Rodolfo Pizarro scored the only goal of the contest in the fourth mi
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PTI leaders express hope for PM's disqualification

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Spokersperson Fawad Chaudhry on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be disqualified and sent to jail in the Panama case verdict. Speaking to the media after the special implementation bench of the Supreme Court reserved its decision in the Panama Papers case. SC reserves judgment in Panama Papers case Bench observed it will proceed strictly in accordance with the law "Nawaz Sharif has lied to the nation, assembly, and court," C
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Siraj vows to push for accountability against all named in Panama Papers

JI chief Sirajul Haq. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Siraj-ul-Haq reiterated call for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign and present himself before the public for accountability. Speaking to media after the Supreme Court reserved its judgment in the Panama case on Friday, Siraj vowed to push for accountability against all those named in Panama Papers. ?After Nawaz Sharif, we will continue to push for accountability against all the others who were also named in the Panam
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Case against PM political in nature: Talal Chaudhry

PML-N leader Talal Chaudhry. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the decision of the Supreme Court reserving its judgment in the Panama Papers case, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Talal Chaudhry said the case against the prime minister is political in nature. Speaking to the media, Chaudhry said the prime minister has faced cases before. ?We don?t care about the sentence, it is enough for us that our prime minister is Sadiq and Amin,? he said. ?Nawaz Sharif?s political opponents c
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No one is immune from accountability: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Marriyum Aurangzeb speaks to media  ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb hit out at the opposition on Friday, saying that no one is immune from accountability. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his sons did not claim exemption available to them and instead presented themselves for accountability, she reminded the opposition while addressing media outside the Supreme Court premises here. Aurangzeb expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will decide
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Tech group sides with Apple in Qualcomm's iPhone ban dispute

The Apple logo is pictured on an iPhone in an illustration photo taken in Bordeaux, France, February 1, 2017.  A group representing major technology companies has aligned itself against Qualcomm Inc in its legal dispute with Apple Inc by calling on regulators to reject Qualcomm's bid to ban the import of iPhones. A lobbying group that represents Alphabet Inc's Google, Amazon.com Inc, Microsoft Corp and Facebook Inc filed comments with the US International Trade Commission. They argued that ba
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Israel bars men under 50 from Jerusalem Old City prayers

A Palestinian protester holds a copy of the Koran and shouts slogans in front of Israeli security forces during a demonstration in Jerusalem's Old City on July 20, 2017. Photo: AFP   JERUSALEM: Israeli police said they were barring men under 50 from entering Jerusalem's Old City for Friday Muslim prayers as tensions rose over new security measures at a highly sensitive holy site. The rare measure came after Israeli ministers decided not to order the removal of metal detectors erected at entran
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Winning toilet paper gowns offered to brides-in-need

Winning toilet paper gowns offered to brides-in-need. Photo: Reuters  NEW YORK: A toilet paper wedding dress with 1,500 hand-cut butterflies made by a mother of two in her spare time won the $10,000 first prize in a quirky New York fashion competition on Thursday and a bride-in-need may have the chance to wear it down the aisle. Ripley's Believe It or Not!, which exhibits winning entries every year, is donating about 20 of the top gowns to brides whose plans were shattered by the sudden bankrup
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Olympics: Tokyo 2020 living with spectre of killer quake

The Tokyo metropolitan government is busy drawing up a multilingual evacuation manual with instructions for overseas Olympic visitors, who come for the 2020 Games, due to be ready early in 2018, while disaster awareness exercises for foreigners have also begun.   For modern Olympic host cities, the twin threats of terrorism and financial ruin constantly loom. But spare a thought for Tokyo 2020 organisers, who face the added risk of a devastating earthquake or tsunami. Japan is already steppin
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?Unparalleled development? making opponents restless: CM Punjab

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said political opponents were getting restless due to the government's unparalleled development program. "Despite hindrances, Pakistan is fast moving towards the end of the energy crisis," CM Punjab claimed. He further added that the nation itself will bring to an end the politics of defeated elements. With the Panama case hearing underway after the Joint Investigation Team submitted its final report to the Supreme Court, the ruling party
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SECP staffers didn't tamper records under duress, Zafar Hijazi reiterates

Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Zafar Hijazi. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Zafar Hijazi on Friday maintained his stance in Special Judge Central Tahir Mehmood's court that SECP staffers did not tamper records of Chaudhry Sugar Mills under duress. A Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) inquiry team found Hijazi guilty of tampering the records of companies owned by the Sharif family and recommended registering
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A Winter Wedding for Kit Harington and Rose Leslie?

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie pictured together  Jon Snow and Ygritte?s romance on the hit TV show ?Game of Thrones? may not have had a happy ending, but the couple are rocking it in real-life and a wedding may not be that far off. Kit Harington has finally proposed to his long-time girlfriend Rose Leslie and the couple are already planning their wedding, reports US publication Life & Style, quoting an unnamed source who revealed details of the proposal. ?Kit recently cooked Rose a romanti
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