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PTI-led KP govt to present fifth budget today; total outlay at Rs600 billion

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) will present its fifth and final budget for the financial year 2017-18 today with the development outlay of Rs208 billion envisaging a loan of Rs52.55 billion to meet the pressing financial obligations. The annual budget, with a total outlay of over Rs600 billion, is likely to be a ?cut-and-paste? of the previous budgets as the provincial government is hardly bringing about any groundbreaking projec
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PTI-led KP govt to present fifth budget today; total outlay at Rs603 billion

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) will present its fifth and final budget for the financial year 2017-18 today with the development outlay of Rs208 billion envisaging a loan of Rs52.55 billion to meet the pressing financial obligations. The annual budget, with a total outlay of over Rs600 billion, is likely to be a ?cut-and-paste? of the previous budgets as the provincial government is hardly bringing about any groundbreaking projec
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PTI-led KP govt presents fifth budget; total outlay at Rs603 billion

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) presented its fifth and final budget for the financial year 2017-18 on Wednesday.  The provincial finance minister began his speech in the KP Assembly before presenting the budget.  The assembly session is being held under the chair of speaker Asad Qaiser.  Earlier, the provincial cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Pervez Khattak, finalised the budget.  The annual budget, with a total outlay of ov
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PTI-led KP govt to present fifth budget today

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) will present its fifth and final budget for the financial year 2017-18 today with the development outlay of Rs208 billion envisaging a loan of Rs52.55 billion to meet the pressing financial obligations. The annual budget, with a total outlay of over Rs600 billion, is likely to be a ?cut-and-paste? of the previous budgets as the provincial government is hardly bringing about any groundbreaking projec
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Czech ´GyroDrive´ beats flying cars for hybrid licence

Pavel Brezina (L), owner of Nirvana Autogyro company, prepares his autogyro at the airport near Prerov city in the Czech Republic on May 17, 2017. Photo: AFP BOCHOR: As global automakers compete to bring the first flying car to market, Czech pilot Pavel Brezina is trying a different tack: instead of creating a car that flies, he has made a "GyroDrive" -- a mini helicopter you can drive. The engineer and owner of Nirvana Systems, a company producing motors for small flying machines, insists his
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Panama case: JIT submits interim progress report in Supreme Court

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/f3e15573bb32c0458207893286b6cad7.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni83LzIwMTcgNTozMTowNiBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPVFmV2p3NWNoZ3F3bWlPYnZ4VCs3d2c9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] KARACHI: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the prime minister?s family?s global financial dealings submitted its interim report to the Supreme Court today. The Supreme Co
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Panama case: JIT to submit interim progress report in Supreme Court today

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/f3e15573bb32c0458207893286b6cad7.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni83LzIwMTcgNTozMTowNiBBTSZoYXNoX3ZhbHVlPVFmV2p3NWNoZ3F3bWlPYnZ4VCs3d2c9PSZ2YWxpZG1pbnV0ZXM9NjAmaWQ9MQ== style=center] KARACHI: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the prime minister?s family?s global financial dealings will submit its mid-term report to the Supreme Court today. The Supreme
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Uber fires 20 employees after harassment probe

A man arrives at the Uber offices in Queens, New York, US on February 2, 2017. REUTERS  Uber Technologies Inc said on Tuesday it fired 20 employees and was improving management training following an investigation by a law firm into sexual harassment allegations and other claims at the ride-hailing company. Uber fired the staff following a report by law firm Perkins Coie, which Uber hired to look into claims of harassment, discrimination, bullying and other employee concerns. The law firm has
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Trump's blocking of Twitter users violates US Constitution: rights institute

A 3D-printed logo for Twitter is seen in this picture illustration made in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina on January 26, 2016. REUTERS  A free-speech institute on Tuesday sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding the prolific tweeter unblock certain Twitter (TWTR.N) users on grounds the practice violates the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Trump's @realDonaldTrump account recently blocked a number of accounts that replied to his tweets with commentary that criticised, mocked or
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Britain braces for election in wake of terror attacks

LONDON: Britain braces for the final day of general election campaigning on Wednesday, after a turbulent few weeks which have shifted the political ground and been marred by terror attacks. Prime Minister Theresa May was riding high when she called a snap election on April 18, having kicked off Brexit proceedings and boasting a double-digit lead over the rival Labour party. After London attack, May faces election heat over police cuts But in recent weeks, the
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Turkey's Erdogan holds talks with leaders on lowering Qatar tension: sources

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has spoken by phone with the leaders of Qatar, Russia, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia on lowering tension, presidential sources said, after Arab powers cut ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting militant groups. "The importance of regional peace and stability was underlined in the talks, as well as the importance of focusing on the path of diplomacy and dialogue to lower the current tension," the sources said in a statement. Trump takes sides in Arab rift, su
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Kuwaiti emir leaves Saudi after brief visit, no word on outcome of talks

Kuwait's emir left Saudi Arabia after what state news agency KUNA described as a "brotherly visit" but there was no word on the outcome of the talks with King Salman bin Abdulaziz on a major diplomatic rift. Trump takes sides in Arab rift, suggests support for isolation of Qatar State news agency KUNA said Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah left Jeddah along with senior officials who accompanied him. It was not immediately clear if he was flying straight home or mak
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US says China likely to build more overseas bases, maybe in Pakistan

A Pentagon report released on Tuesday singled out Pakistan as a possible location for a future Chinese military base, as it forecast that Beijing would likely build more bases overseas after establishing a facility in the African nation of Djibouti. The prediction came in a 97-page annual report to Congress that saw advances throughout the Chinese military in 2016, funded by robust defence spending that the Pentagon estimated exceeded $180 billion. That is higher than China's official defence
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Trump takes sides in Arab rift, suggests support for isolation of Qatar

US President Donald Trump took sides in a deep rift in the Arab world on Tuesday, praising Middle East countries' actions against American ally Qatar over Islamist militants even though the tiny Gulf state hosts the largest US air base in the region. Trump wrote on Twitter that his recent trip to the Middle East was "already paying off" and cast an anti-Islamist speech he made in Saudi Arabia as the inspiration for a decision by Arab powers to sever ties with Qatar in protest at what they say i
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Rain with gusty winds expected in some parts of the country: MET

A westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country and is likely to persist during the next 2-3 days, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. 7 easy hacks to beat the heat We have compiled a few tips for you to beat the heat this summer. Dust thunderstorm and rain with gusty winds are expected in the next twenty-four hours at scattered places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions, FATA, Islamaba
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Amal and George Clooney welcome boy and girl twins

LOS ANGELES: Amal Clooney on Tuesday gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, the first children for the international human rights lawyer and her movie star spouse. "This morning Amal and George welcomed Ella and Alexander Clooney into their lives. Ella, Alexander and Amal are all healthy, happy and doing fine," George Clooney's publicist Stan Rosenfield said in an email. He added cheekily, "George is sedated and should recover in a few days." Amal Clooney, 39, and the 56-year-old Oscar-winnin
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Amal and George Clooney welcome twins

LOS ANGELES: Amal Clooney on Tuesday gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, the first children for the international human rights lawyer and her movie star spouse. geo_embedgallery "This morning Amal and George welcomed Ella and Alexander Clooney into their lives. Ella, Alexander and Amal are all healthy, happy and doing fine," George Clooney's publicist Stan Rosenfi
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Markets falter as investors eye UK election, ECB, Comey

Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday, two days before a British general election and congressional testimony from fired former FBI chief James Comey. Britons head to the polls on Thursday, the same day the European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its latest interest rate decision, and Comey will face a congressional panel probing the connection between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia. "There has been a clear shift into haven trades to protect against any fireworks follow
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Light rain in Lahore trips more than 150 feeders

LAHORE: Electricity supply in the provincial capital suffered heavy disruption after light rain in the wee hours of Wednesday caused over 150 feeders to trip. According to the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) spokesman, following the rainstorm in Lahore, over 150 feeders tripped. The tripped feeders will be restored soon, he added. Rawalpindi, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Bhakkar, Jhang and adjoining areas of Punjab experienced light rain, along with the disappearance of electri
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Airlines call on countries to restore Qatar air links

The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday urged Gulf countries that have cut ties with Qatar to restore air links with the country, warning of major travel disruptions. "Of course we accept that countries have the right to close their borders," said IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac. "But connectivity with Qatar must be restored as quickly as possible," he told AFP, speaking on the sidelines of the group's annual meeting in Cancun, Mexico. Saudi Arabia,
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Beckham Miami team edges closer after land deal

David Beckham's hopes of launching a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami took a giant step towards becoming reality Tuesday after city officials approved the sale of land crucial to a proposed stadium project. Miami-Dade County commissioners voted by 9-4 to approve the transfer of a three-acre parcel of land worth $9 million to Beckham's consortium, which reportedly hopes to launch its MLS team by 2021. Beckham's group had already purchased six acres of land next to the site for some $19 mi
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US holds breath for high-stakes Comey hearing

The US capital will grind to a halt Thursday, glued to computer and television screens as sacked FBI chief James Comey testifies about whether President Donald Trump pressured him to halt a probe into an advisor's links to Russia. Trump, a ratings-obsessed former reality television star, may not appreciate the worldwide attention paid to Comey's public testimony, which is being touted as the Super Bowl of high political drama. Comey is the star witness in the Senate Intelligence Committee's in
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Rain pushes Nadal, Djokovic French Open quarter-finals back to Wednesday

Torrential rain forced Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's quarter-finals at the French Open to be delayed until Wednesday. Play was suspended on Tuesday just before 1530 local time (1330 GMT) during the first two women's quarter-finals at Roland Garros. Jelena Ostapenko was serving for the second set in her match against Caroline Woznacki after the Dane clinched the opener 6-4. Timea Bacsinszky was a set up on France's Kristina Mladenovic on Court Philippe Chatrier, with a resumption not expec
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Explosion targets power transmission line in Karachi

The slightly damaged pole connecting a major power transmission line in Karachi. ? Geo News screengrab KARACHI: An explosion targeted a high-tension power transmission line in Karachi on Tuesday, police said, adding that it was a minor blast. The explosion took place under a pole connecting high-tension line near Karachi's Northern Bypass area, officials said. It caused minor damage to the pole. Officials have called in bomb disposal squad (BDS) to examine the scene.
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England beat New Zealand to reach Champions Trophy semi-finals

Jos Buttler pulled off a leg-side stumping to Adil Rashid , England v New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2017, Cardiff, June 6, 2017 - Getty Images  CARDIFF: England beat New Zealand by 87 runs to reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.  Kane Williamson hit 87, but no other New Zealand batsman hit 50.  Hales, Root and Buttler hit 50s as England score 310 all out Batting first, England set a target of 310 for New Zealand. Joe Root top-scored with 64, while Jos Buttler was 61 not out. New Z
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