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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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Death toll from Bahawalpur oil inferno climbs to 192

BAHAWALPUR/LAHORE: Two more victims of Ahmedpur East oil tanker fire succumbed to injuries on Saturday, taking the death toll from the horrific incident to 192. According to focal person Dr Amir Mahmood, one of the injured died at Jinnah Hospital Lahore while another succumbed to the burns at CMH. So far 62 bodies have been handed over to the families after identification. 125 victims have been laid to rest after collection of their DNA samples. Siraj calls for SC to take suo moto notice
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PM's cousin Tariq Shafi to appear before JIT tomorrow

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/8f0da0c4d5a97d488b25a07907d4367e.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ny8xLzIwMTcgODoxNzo1MiBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPXMyRlBCL2ozU3lqeFplNUM4VHhEU1E9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] ISLAMABAD: The Panama Papers case Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's cousin Tariq Shafi on July 2. The team has reportedly prepared questions
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US warns businesses of hacking campaign against nuclear, energy firms

Department of Homeland Security emblem is pictured at the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) located just outside Washington in Arlington, Virginia September 24, 2010. Photo: Reuters   The US government warned industrial firms this week about a hacking campaign targeting the nuclear and energy sectors, the latest event to highlight the power industry's vulnerability to cyber attacks. Since at least May, hackers used tainted "phishing" emails to "harvest cred
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India launches national tax amid business doubts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a special midnight session of parliament to launch the new goods and services tax (GST) which he called "good and simple." Photo: AFP   India on Saturday launched its biggest ever fiscal reform with the government promising a stronger, less corrupt economy while businesses are nervous about the new tax. The goods and services tax (GST) replaces more than a dozen levies imposed nationally and by the 29 states. It aims to transform the nation of 1.3 billion peop
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Indian troops martyr two protesters including woman in IoK

File: Photo  SRINAGAR: Two civilians including a woman were killed and many others injured on Saturday after Indian troops opened fire on peaceful protesters in Islamabad district of Indian occupied Kashmir, the Kashmir Media Service (KMS) reported. People took to the streets after Indian troops launched a violent cordon and search operation in Dialgam area of the district. The troops fired bullets, pellets, and tear gas shells on the demonstrators killing two civilians, Tariq Ahmed and Tahira
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Twitter trouble: Waqar Younis clarifies statement on Women?s Cricket World Cup

Former Pakistan head coach and captain Waqar Younis has clarified his opinion of the Women?s Cricket World Cup after his earlier comment on the tournament?s format sent Twitter into a frenzy. The former paceman had suggested earlier this week that the Women?s World Cup be reduced to 30 overs, from its current 50-over format. ?@ICC What abt having 30 overs Cricket World Cup 4 Women???Like Tennis 3 sets rather then 5 #Suggestion I feel 50 overs r few 2many #WWCUP17,? he had tweeted on Thursday.
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Facebook changes algorithm to curb 'tiny group' of spammers

Facebook logo is seen at a start-up companies gathering at Paris' Station F in Paris, France, January 17, 2017. Photo: Reuters 1 Facebook Inc said on Friday it was changing the computer algorithm behind its News Feed to limit the reach of people known to frequently blast out links to clickbait stories, sensationalist websites and misinformation. The move is another step by the world's largest social network to weed out spam, a battle Facebook has fought for years but that gained urgency after
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Turkey urges ?respect of Qatar?s rights? to solve Gulf crisis

Turkey's defence minister Fikri Isik (right) and Qatar's counterpart Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah (left) sitting together with delegations prior to their meeting in Ankara/AFP ISTANBUL: Turkey on Friday said the rights of Qatar must be respected as it hosted the defence minister of Ankara´s main Gulf ally which has been left isolated by Saudi-led sanctions. Khaled bin Mohammed al-Attiyah met with Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Isik at the defence ministry in Ankara, the state-run news agency
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British princes William and Harry re-dedicate grave of mother Princess Diana

LONDON: The British princes, William and Harry, will attend a private service today (on Saturday) to re-dedicate the grave of their mother Princess Diana on what would have been her 56th birthday. The service will be at Diana´s resting place on the Althorp Estate, her family´s ancestral home in central England, where the princes will be joined by William´s wife Kate and members of Diana´s family. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, will con
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Sindh govt withdraws some powers from IGP AD Khawaja

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh AD Khawaja. Photo: File The Sindh government on Friday issued a notification withdrawing powers of Inspector General of Police (IGP) AD Khawaja to decide the transfers and postings of senior police officials in the province. Approved by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, the order empowers the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department of the provincial government to issue the transfers and postings of SPs, SSPs and equivalent off
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12 dead in rain-related incidents in Balochistan

Flooded roads in Balochistan/File photo QUETTA: At least 12 people lost their lives in rain and flood-related incidents across Balochistan, as monsoon showers lashed different parts of the province as well as country. 20 houses were also destroyed as a result of the downpour and resulting flash floods. Streams and drains on Koh-e-Sulaiman faced flooding, prompting closure of roads at various locations in the area. Deputy Commissioner Lasbella, Mujeeb Qambrani, told APP that the flashflood wat
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False accusations against Jang Group: Legal process begins to declare Zaid Hamid ?wanted?

KARACHI: Self-proclaimed defence analyst Zaid Hamid is on the run from the court after levelling false and baseless allegations against the Jang/Geo Group. Hamid is continuously ignoring legal notices and is not ready to face the court. He is not ready to appear before the court to defend the false allegations, which he levelled against the Jang/Geo Group. As a result, the local court has started legal proceedings to declare  Hamid a ?wanted? person. The court has already issued advertisements
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Weak monsoon currents continue to penetrate parts of country: MET

Photo: File  Weak monsoon currents continue to penetrate north-eastern parts of the country on Saturday and are likely to continue during next 48 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. A seasonal low lies over northeast Balochistan, the PMD said. Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country on Saturday. However, rain-thundershowers with gusty winds are expected at isolated places in Mirpurkhas, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala divisions, FATA, GB and Kashmi
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'Spider-Man' swings into Marvel Universe for latest film

Fans watch as stars from the movie arrive at the world premiere of ?Spider-Man: Homecoming? in Los Angeles, California, US, June 28, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni  Fans were crawling up the walls with excitement as the stars of Spider-Man: Homecoming swung into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe series of films, which have dominated the global box office for years. British actor Tom Holland, who plays the web-slinging hero, showed up at the premiere accompanied by an actor in full Spider-Man c
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Paul McCartney settles with Sony/ATV over Beatles music rights

Paul McCartney has reached a confidential settlement of his lawsuit against Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC in which he sought to reclaim copyrights to songs by the Beatles. The accord disclosed on Thursday in filings with the US District Court in Manhattan ends the 75-year-old McCartney's pre-emptive effort to ensure that the copyrights, once owned by Michael Jackson, would go to him starting in October 2018. US District Judge Edgardo Ramos signed an order dismissing the case, but agreed to rev
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Rapper Jay Z addresses infidelity, newborn twins in "4:44" album

Jay-Z presents the Video Vanguard Award to his wife Beyonce as he holds their daughter Blue Ivy during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California August 24, 2014. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo  LOS ANGELES: Rapper Jay-Z let his music do the talking with his new album 4:44 on Friday as he addressed cheating on his wife Beyonce, the birth of his twins, and this year's Oscars best picture. In the title track, Jay-Z admitted in his lyrics that he "often womanise", more than a year
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Small plane crashes on California freeway, at least two hurt

A small plane crashed on the 405 Freeway near John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, US, June 30, 2017. Courtesy of Rafi Mamalian/Handout via REUTERS  LOS ANGELES: A small plane crash-landed on a freeway in Orange County, California, on Friday morning, critically injuring two people on board and snarling traffic on a major north-south artery through the area, authorities said. The fiery crash was captured on cell-phone video by a driver and broadcast on local KABC-TV. It showed the t
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Football star Messi weds childhood sweetheart

Lionel Messi said ?I do? to childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo Friday in his Argentine hometown Rosario, where footballers and celebrities including pop singer Shakira had gathered for the ?wedding of the century.? Following the private ceremony the couple appeared happy and relaxed as they walked a red carpet before hundreds of media at a hotel and casino complex, Roccuzzo donning a tight, mermaid-style gown by the Spanish designer Rosa Clara. Shakira and her husband, Messi?s teammate Ge
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Jadhav, Dhoni star with bat for India in third ODI

Kedar Jadhav triggered a late run explosion in partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India reached 251 for four batting first against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. Dhoni top-scored in the third fixture of a five-match One-Day International series with an unbeaten 78 off 79 balls on a sluggish pitch. However, the real impetus came from Jadhav, who blazed 40 off 26 balls in an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 81 runs off just 46 deliveries. Ajinkya Ra
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Magnitude 6.0 quake hits off Ecuador coast

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck just off the coast of central Ecuador on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, though the government said damage was limited. The government's ECU 911 safety service said there were no major incidents and a tsunami had been ruled out. The USGS said the quake's epicentre was 55 miles (88.5 km)northwest of Portoviejo at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km) below the Pacific seabed. The quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.1, struck at 5:29 p.m. (2229 GMT).
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United Launch Alliance beats SpaceX to win Air Force launch

Image courtesy: CNN Money CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA.: United Launch Alliance (ULA) ? a partnership of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co ? for the first time beat Elon Musk's SpaceX in competition for an Air Force satellite launch, both companies said on Friday. The contract covers launch services for multiple satellites aboard an Atlas 5 rocket in June 2019 and is valued at just over $191 million, the Air Force said. The award is the first for United Launch Alliance since the Air Force certified ri
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Tight security in Hong Kong as Xi leads celebrations

Tight security contained protesters in Hong Kong Friday night as China's President Xi Jinping led lavish celebrations to mark 20 years since the politically divided city was handed back to China by Britain. A huge security operation has shut down large parts of Hong Kong, with thousands of police deployed to keep away demonstrators angry at Beijing's tightening grip on the freedoms of nearly eight million people. An official protest zone near the harbourfront convention centre where Xi was gue
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Trump declares 'patience is over' with North Korea

President Donald Trump declared that the US had run out of patience with North Korea over its nuclear drive Friday as he welcomed South Korea's new leader Moon Jae-In to talks at the White House. While Moon has been arguing for greater engagement with Pyongyang as the best way to put the brakes on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, Trump made clear that he was in no mood to pursue diplomacy with a regime he accused of having no respect for human life. And while Moon announced that Tru
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Venus Williams faces lawsuit over deadly crash

The family of a man who died in a car crash involving Venus Williams plan to sue the tennis superstar, a lawyer said Friday. Attorney Michael Steinger told ABC television's "Good Morning America" that the family of Jerome Barson would file a wrongful death suit against Williams following the June 9 crash in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Barson, who suffered head injuries in the accident, died two weeks later on June 22. "At this point we are attempting to both preserve the evidence and gai
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Trump says he is sending federal help to fight Chicago crime

A Chicago Police vehicle patrols a neighbourhood as it drives past a memorial for kids killed by violence in Chicago, August 3, 2011. REUTERS/Jim Young  CHICAGO/WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday he was sending federal help to fight crime in Chicago that has reached "epidemic" proportions. The government is sending federal agents to Chicago and plans to prosecute firearms cases aggressively, Attorney General Jeff Sessions told Fox News when asked about Trump's statement about t
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