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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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Residents of Peshawar inconvenienced by power outage during sehri

PESHAWAR: The hot weather accompanied by long hours of load-shedding added to the sufferings of the residents of Peshawar on Friday morning. Various areas of Peshawar plunged into darkness as residents were forced to bear load-shedding during sehri time. Residents complained about power outage since 10 AM last night, which continued on till the morning. Dalazak Road, Maqsoodabad, Qazi Qila, Gharib Abad were among the various areas of the city that experienced load-shedding lasting several
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Three mutations could make bird flu a potential pandemic: study

Scientists have identified three mutations that, if they occurred at the same time in nature, could turn a strain of bird flu now circulating in China into a potential pandemic virus that could spread among people. The flu strain, known as H7N9, now mostly infects birds but it has infected at least 779 people in outbreaks in and around China, mainly related to poultry markets. The World Health Organization said earlier this year that all bird flu viruses need constant monitoring, warning that
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Facebook seeks to become 'hostile place' for extremists

Facebook on Thursday said it is ramping up the use of artificial intelligence in a push to make the social network "a hostile place" for extremists to spread messages of hate. Pressure has been building on Facebook, along with other internet giants, who stand accused of doing too little, too late to eradicate hate speech and jihadist recruiters from their platforms. In a joint blog post, the social network's global policy management director Monika Bickert and counterterrorism policy manager B
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Turkish leader's security officers charged with assault in Washington

The Turkish flag flies over the the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington, U.S., June 15, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts1 WASHINGTON: US prosecutors have charged a dozen Turkish security and police officers with assault after an attack on protesters in Washington during Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's visit to the US capital last month, officials said on Thursday. The May 16 skirmish, caught on video, left nine protesters injured outside the Turkish ambassador's residence and further
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Pakistan 'turnaround' impresses Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to Pakistan's "magnificent turnaround" after his Champions Trophy title-holders booked a place in the final against their arch-rivals. Kohli's men overwhelmed Bangladesh by nine wickets at Edgbaston on Thursday, a day after Pakistan had seen off England by eight wickets in an almost as lopsided semi-final at Cardiff. India launched their title-defence with a 124-run thrashing of Pakistan at Edgbaston 11 days ago. But following what coach Mickey Arthur la
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ICJ turns down India's request for time to file pleadings in Jadhav case

THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice has turned down India's request to give it six months to file pleadings before the court in Kulbhushan Jadhav case. Speaking to Geo News, Pakistan's Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf said India had sought time till December to file its pleadings in the case. But the court allowed it time until September 13. The ICJ also set December 13 deadline for Pakistan to submit its counter-pleadings in the case. Had the Indian request been approved, the case wo
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Baskin-Robbins to soon open shops in Pakistan

KARACHI: Baskin-Robbins, the world?s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced that it has signed a master licensing agreement with AHG Flavours (Pvt) Limited to introduce the brand in Pakistan, AHG Flavours (Pvt) Limited said in a statement Wednesday. The agreement calls for the development of 35 Baskin-Robbins shops across the country, with an initial focus on the city of Lahore, it read. ?Baskin-Robbins is famous around the world for offering an extensive variety of 31 ice crea
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Suicide bomber hits crowded Kabul mosque: officials

Kabul: A suicide bomber struck a crowded mosque in Kabul late Thursday, officials said, in the latest militant attack in the month of Ramazan in the Afghan capital. The bomber blew himself up in the kitchen of the mosque after police prevented him from entering the main building packed with worshippers, the interior ministry said with witnesses also reporting gunfire in the area. "Terrorist attack on Al Zahra mosque in west of Kabul. Special forces have been sent to the area," ministry spokes
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Qatar signs $12bn deal to buy F-15 jets from US

Qatar's Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday the country signed a deal to buy F-15 fighter jets from the United States for $12 billion. The deal was completed despite the Gulf country being criticised recently by US President Donald Trump for supporting terrorism. US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and representatives from Qatar were set to meet Wednesday to seal the agreement, a source familiar with the deal told Reuters. Bloomberg News reported the deal was for 36 jets. The sale will increas
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Balochistan govt declares Astola Island ?marine protected area?

KARACHI: The provincial government of Balochistan declared Astola Island as ?marine protected area? on Thursday, said a notification issued by Forest and Wildlife Department. According to the notification, the island situated in District Gwadar have been categorised as protected area in view of protecting, conserving and restoring species, habitats, biodiversity and ecological processes which may be adversely affected as a result of human activities, furthermore, prevent degradation and damages
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Twitter rolls out tweaks to its website, mobile applications

Twitter Inc said it would roll out a series of tweaks to its website and mobile applications from Thursday to further simplify the microblogging service's interface for its users. The changes include a new circular profile picture, a speech bubble instead of an arrow to reply to tweets and refinements to the fonts. Tweets on the company's mobile applications would now update instantly along with counts on "retweets", "likes" and "replies", the company said. Twitter, which has faced criticism
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Panama case JIT approaches SC for Qatar visit

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT), formed by the Supreme Court to investigate alleged corruption by the first family, has approached the apex court?s registrar office for visiting Qatar, revealed sources on Thursday. The investigation team needs approval from the apex court bench before it can travel of the country. Sources also revealed that two members of the JIT will travel to Doha after permission is received from the court.  Earlier, Prince Hamad Bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani of Qatar
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Daesh captures Tora Bora, once bin Laden´s Afghan hideout

JALALABAD: Daesh militants have captured Tora Bora, a mountain cave complex in eastern Afghanistan that was once the hideout of Osama bin Laden, officials said Thursday, despite pressure on the militants from US-led forces. The militants seized the territory from the Taliban this week after days of heavy fighting, in a show of strength just two months after the US military dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb ever used in combat on a nearby Daesh stronghold. "Tora Bora has fallen into the hand
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Hussain says pitch blameless in England defeat

Hussain lamented England´s "timid play´, which he said was in marked contrast to the way they had revived their ODI fortunes  CARDIFF: Nasser Hussain said it was "disrespectful" to Pakistan to blame England's shock eight-wicket Champions Trophy semi-final defeat on a used Cardiff pitch. England, previously the only unbeaten team left in the eight-strong one-day international tournament and huge favourites to defeat Pakistan were bowled out for just 211 in Cardiff on Wednesday. Pakistan, who
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JIT transgressed authority, threatened witnesses: Rana Sanaullah

LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah alleged on Thursday that the Supreme Court's constituted Joint Investigation Team probing Sharif family transgressed their mandate as it threatened the summoned witnesses. He said that the JIT is fighting virtually with every institution of the country, further adding that the popular political leadership cannot be separated from the masses. Earlier, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared before the Panama case Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for questi
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Seven killed, dozens hurt in China kindergarten blast

BEIJING: An explosion rocked a kindergarten in eastern China on Thursday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, authorities said, as state media published images showing bloodied and unconscious victims. The blast occurred near the kindergarten and victims were taken to hospital, according to the Fengxian county government in Jiangsu province. Images circulating online showed that the force of the blast tore people´s clothes off and one woman was seen clutching her child, who is i
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Two US Navy vessels arrive in Doha for joint exercise: Qatar News Agency

Two US Navy vessels have arrived in Doha to take part in a joint military exercise with the Qatari Emiri Navy, reported Qatar News Agency (QNA) QNA. But it was unclear if the arrival of the two warships was planned before the Gulf rift or was a sign of support from the Pentagon. Qatar, a major ally of the US and other Western countries, has been in the spotlight since four major Arab powers, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, severed their ties with the country and accused it of supporting terro
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Imran Khan reacts to PM Nawaz appearing before JIT

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday reacted to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif presenting himself before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT).  Khan criticised the prime minister for reading a prewritten speech outside the Federal Judicial Academy, terming that alone as confirmation that the prime minister did not reveal anything new before the JIT. "They had only one defence, which was the Qatari letter, since the Qatari is not coming that defence has collapsed
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Asset declarations to ECP: Nawaz owns over Rs1.6b, Imran Rs1.4b

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday disclosed assets of National Assembly members for the year 2016 that had been submitted at the commission. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is said to own assets worth more than Rs1.6 billion. According to the ECP details, the premier?s son Hussain Nawaz sent more than Rs230 million to his father from outside the country. The Sharif family?s estate in Lahore?s Raiwind locality is priced at Rs4 million while his Upper Mall Lahore prop
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Ranbir Kapoor fails to recognise Taimur Ali Khan

Bollywood?s heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor remarked that he failed to recognise his own nephew, Taimur Ali Khan, who is the son of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. The actor, who has been busy promoting his upcoming venture Jagga Jasoos as well as shooting Sanjay Dutt?s biopic, told the media that the last time he met Taimur was when the infant was three-months-old. He further said that he couldn?t recognise Taimur when he saws his recent pictures online. He also added that the little toddler has
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?Lucky charm? Fakhar wants to face India in final

Fakhar acknowledges crowd after reaching fifty against England  Young batting sensation Fakhar Zaman, who has helped transform Pakistan into a fearsome team in a matter of just a few days, cannot wait to unleash his power hitting in the Champions Trophy finale on Sunday. The aggressive opener, when asked about who he wanted to face in the final, beat about the bush a bit before finally revealing his preference. ?May the best team win,? he said in an interview to the ICC, before admitting that
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'History is being made': Politicians react after PM appears before JIT

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif before meeting the JIT. -Maryam Nawaz twitter ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif became the first sitting prime minister on Thursday to appear before a Joint Investigation Team, formed by the Supreme Court to investigate alleged corruption by the first family, following the Panama Papers revelations.  'Nawaz Sharif's reply to JIT very simple' Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Umar termed the premier's response to the JIT as simple. The senior PT
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Slack is a platform where employees can send messages, collaborate, organize and share files

On the flick of a flurry of switches, a studio on a gray industrial estate in East London lights up to reveal hundreds of bright neon artworks. Owned by 43-year-old artist Marcus Bracey, the gallery in Walthamstow, called 'God's Own Junkyard', houses the collection of four generations of his family who have made, bought and displayed neon works. The pieces are accompanied by kitsch memorabilia that Bracey has collected from film sets and car boot sales across Britain, leaving just enough room
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Britain´s Labour urges protest to force PM May from power

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: AFP/file  LONDON: A senior lawmaker in Britain´s opposition Labour Party has called for a million people to take to the streets to force a second election that he said would remove Prime Minister Theresa May from power, the Daily Mirror reported. After days of political turmoil sparked by her botched gamble on a snap election, May´s Conservative Party is in talks with a small Northern Irish Protestant party on securing the support of its 10 members i
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