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En route to perform Umrah, couple held for smuggling at Lahore airport

LAHORE: The Airport Security Force (ASF) on Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle contraband at the Lahore airport. Six kilogrammes of heroin and ice was seized from a couple caught trying to smuggle the illegal drugs, the ASF said. ?The drugs were recovered during a search prior to Muhammad Anwar and his wife boarded a foreign airline to travel to Jeddah to perform Umrah,? ASF personnel said. The couple was taken into custody by security forces. 
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Two suspects killed during encounter in Rajanpur

RAJANPUR: On the other hand, two dacoits were killed in an alleged police encounter on Indus Highway, police sources said. The dacoits? accomplices attacked a police van in a bid to help them escape, security officials explained. Police further claimed that the suspects died as a result of their accomplices? firing. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, a policeman was also injured. Fugitive suspect A suspect on the run for years was arrested here in Baldia?s Ittehad Town late Sunday night, po
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Weather expected to remain hot, dry in next twenty-four hours: PMD

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next twenty-four hours. However, rain and thunderstorm with gusty winds are expected at isolated places in Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, D.G. Khan, Bannu, D.I. Khan, Hazara, Rawalpindi divisions, upper FATA, Islamabad, and Kashmir. A shallow westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country and likely to persist during the next two days. Past weather: The weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the
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Girl, 4, killed in dumper truck accident near Karachi?s Johar Mor

KARACHI: A four-year-old girl was killed in a road accident late Sunday night when a dumper truck hit a motorcycle here at the Johar Mor bridge, near Gulistan-e-Johar, Geo News reported. The crash left the deceased girl?s parents injured, rescue sources said. Rescue officials revealed further that the affected family resides in the metropolis? Korangi area.
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Floating solar farm reflects China's clean energy ambitions

BEIJING: As the United States was withdrawing from the Paris climate pact, China's clean energy ambitions were being reflected in the launch of the world's largest floating solar farm. The 40-megawatt power plant has 160,000 panels resting on a lake that emerged after the collapse of a coal mine in central Anhui province. It is part of Beijing's effort to wean itself off a fossil fuel dependency that has made it the world's top carbon emitter, with two-thirds of its electricity still fuelled b
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Britain, US deny reports claiming Trump's state visit now postponed

US President Donald Trump (L) and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May walk at the start of the NATO summit at their new headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, May 25, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst  Prime Minister Theresa May's office said on Sunday there had been no change to plans for US President Donald Trump's to come to Britain on a state visit after the Guardian newspaper reported the trip had been postponed. The paper, citing an unidentified adviser at May's Downing Street office who was in
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Qatar says Gulf citizens can stay despite crisis

Qatar says it is open to talks on ending the dispute, which saw three Gulf states order all Qatari citizens out within 14 days. ? AFP DOHA: Qatar moved Sunday to avoid an escalation of its feud with Gulf neighbours by telling their citizens they are welcome to stay, while boasting of "business as usual" for vital gas exports. Iran also announced it had sent tonnes of vegetables to Qatar, which has seen food imports threatened after its neighbours cut air, sea and land links with the country.
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Embattled May unveils Britain's new cabinet

LONDON: Britain's embattled Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday unveiled her full cabinet, making few changes as the premier clings to power after losing her parliamentary majority in a snap election. May made Damian Green, former work and pensions secretary, her deputy by naming him first secretary of state. Treasury chief secretary David Gauke moves in to take Green's place, while the leader of the House of Commons, David Lidington, becomes justice secretary. Lidington's move sees him rep
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Ruthless India cruise into semi-finals

India´s Yuvaj Singh (R) celebrates with Virat Kohli at the end of the match?Reuters. LONDON: India swept into the Champions Trophy semi-finals and eliminated woeful South Africa as Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kholi inspired the holders? eight-wicket victory on Sunday. Kohli?s side avoided the embarrassment of an early exit as they survived a do or die showdown to advance from Group B in style. Having dismissed South Africa for 191, two-time champions India cruised home with 12 overs to spare at
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Panama case JIT summons PM Nawaz on Thursday: sources

ISLAMABAD: The joint investigation team (JIT), constituted by the Supreme Court to probe businesses and financial dealings of the Sharif family, has issued summons to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to appear before it, sources confided to Geo News Sunday. Sources said the investigation team has summoned the prime minister on Thursday, June 15. "The prime minister has been asked to come to the Federal Judicial Academy - temporary headquarters of the JIT - at 11:30 am on Thursday, along with relati
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Nadal wins record-breaking 10th French Open

PARIS: Rafael Nadal coasted to a record 10th French Open title on Sunday, demolishing Stan Wawrinka in a brutally one-sided final which also earned the Spaniard a 15th Grand Slam crown. Nadal, 31, triumphed 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to become the first man in history to win the same major 10 times. His collection of Slams now stands just three behind great rival Roger Federer, a staggering statistic coming just a year after he quit Roland Garros with a wrist injury. Playing in his 22nd Grand Slam final,
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Panama case JIT summons PM Nawaz on Thursday

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/3485f5ea62d65867b87fd95ab14befde.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni8xMS8yMDE3IDQ6NDk6MDUgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT02eHRqc0h1cHUzRzlVdWpNSU1GQTdRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: The joint investigation team (JIT), constituted by the Supreme Court to probe businesses and financial dealings of the Sharif family, has issued summons to Prime Minister N
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Nawaz Sharif to appear before Panama case JIT on Thursday

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/3485f5ea62d65867b87fd95ab14befde.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni8xMS8yMDE3IDQ6NDk6MDUgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT02eHRqc0h1cHUzRzlVdWpNSU1GQTdRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: The joint investigation team (JIT), constituted by the Supreme Court to probe businesses and financial dealings of the Sharif family, has issued summons to Prime Minister
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US forces conduct strike against Somalia´s Al-Shabaab: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: US forces carried out a strike in conjunction with Somali special forces Sunday against Al-Shabaab approximately 185 miles southwest of Mogadishu, according to the Pentagon. The Pentagon said the operation occurred at approximately 0600 GMT "in coordination with regional partners as a direct response to Al-Shabaab actions, including recent attacks on Somali forces." Somalia´s president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed said Somalian special forces participated in the raid against a traini
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka set for Champions ?quarter-final?

CARDIFF: Pakistan and Sri Lanka head into their concluding group Champions Trophy group match knowing it?s a virtual ?quarter-final? after producing two of the tournament?s biggest upsets so far. Monday?s match in Cardiff has the look of a ?dead rubber? about it after Pakistan suffered a 124-run thrashing by arch-rivals and Champions Trophy title-holders India in their opening Group B match. But now, in the words of Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, the final round of fixtures in this pool ar
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Qatar willing to listen to Gulf concerns, Kuwait says

DOHA: Qatar is ready to listen to the concerns of Gulf Arab states that have cut diplomatic and economic ties, Kuwait said on Sunday as it tried to mediate a solution to the worst regional crisis in years. Saudi Arabia and allies Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) severed ties with Qatar last week, accusing it of supporting militants and arch-foe Iran - charges Doha denies. The rift has disrupted travel, separated families, severed commercial links and sown confusion among banks
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CCTV cameras to be installed at polling stations across country

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan decided on Sunday to have CCTV cameras installed at all the polling stations across the country. Under the decision, that came with the General Elections only being a year away, 80,000 cameras will be bought for the purpose of surveillance. According to sources, in the first phase, cameras would be installed at the sensitive polling stations. The ECP would purchase IP Day and Night vision cameras. Along with the 80,000 cameras, 20,000 recording
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Stokes can ´go through roof´ after downing Australia, says Morgan

BIRMINGHAM: Eoin Morgan said the potential of Ben Stokes is "through the roof" after having the best view in the house as the all-rounder´s stunning century helped England knock Australia out of the Champions Trophy. England, already through to the semi-finals of a tournament featuring the world´s top eight one-day international sides, were reeling at 35 for three chasing a target of 278 at Edgbaston on Saturday. But in a match their arch-rivals had to win to join them in the last four, Stokes
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FO rejects news of deployment of Pakistani troops in Qatar

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office denied on Sunday media reports claiming that Pakistan would send its troops to Qatar, in wake of the Gulf-Arab diplomatic fallout. According to an FO press release, the reports in some foreign media concerning the deployment of Pakistani troops in Qatar are ?completely fabricated and baseless?. ?These false reports appear to be a part of a malicious campaign aimed at creating misunderstanding between Pakistan and brotherly Muslim countries in the Gulf,? stated th
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Rampant India on course for last four

AB de Villiers was run out despite a desperate dive, India v South Africa, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, The Oval, London, June 11, 2017?AFP.  LONDON: India are on course to reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals after demolishing woeful South Africa for 191 in their do-or-die clash on Sunday. Virat Kohli?s side must win their last Group B fixture to avoid an embarrassing exit and they rose to the challenge after electing to bowl first at The Oval. South Africa, who face elimination if the
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SA off to cautious start against India pacers

LONDON: India quicks kept South Africa openers subdued in a crunch Group B encounter of the Champions Trophy at the Oval on Sunday, after Virat Kohli won the toss and put the Proteas in to bat first. The winner of the game would go through to the semifinals, while the loser would be knocked out of the tournament. India won their first group game against Pakistan but lost to Sri Lanka in the second, while South Africa beat Sri Lanka in their opening game but lost to Pakistan in a rain-shortened
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Video shows Peshawar police manhandle taxi driver

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/4c1e6a4204c54b6c0eb53022284b2a3d.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni8xMS8yMDE3IDk6MTk6NDggQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT13cXlqVExMYzdSbnBLNGJxYzlhbm1RPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] PESHAWAR: A video of the city?s finest beating up a taxi driver on the main road has cast a bad light on the much acclaimed ?apolitical and professional? police of Khyber Pakhtunkhw
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Daesh leader Baghdadi reported killed: media reports

Syrian state television has claimed the world's most wanted terrorist, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has been killed in an airstrike, according to several reports, the Daily Mail stated on Sunday. However, it is not the first time the leader of Daesh has been reported dead ? the latest claims have been met with skepticism by many experts and could well turn out to be false. The latest report of Baghdadi's death claims the terrorist was killed in Raqqa ? the de facto capital of Daesh. Syrian activist
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India, South Africa face off in knockout challenge

LONDON: India take on South Africa in a crunch Group B encounter of the Champions Trophy at the Oval on Sunday. The winner of the game would go through to the semifinals, while the loser would be knocked out of the tournament. India won their first group game against Pakistan but lost to Sri Lanka in the second, while South Africa beat Sri Lanka in their opening game but lost to Pakistan in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday. All four teams in Group B, namely Pakistan, India, South Africa and
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Germany's Merkel says digital world needs global rules

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to people at a pavilion during an event of the Dual Year Germany-Mexico, at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City, Mexico June 10, 2017. Photo: Reuters  German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that the digital world needs regulations like those that exist for financial markets in the G20 and for trade under the World Trade Organization. Global policymakers are facing uncharted territory as emerging technologies open new frontiers for regulati
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