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CJP takes suo motu notice of Nehal Hashmi's speech

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on Wednesday took suo motu notice of Nehal Hashmi's speech in which he threatened the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?s unidentified ?enemies?. The CJP has also summoned Hashmi on Thursday. Earlier, Prime Minister suspended the party membership of Hashmi and directed him to tender his resignation from Senate, informed Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb. The party authorities have also issued a show cause notice to the PML
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Nehal Hashmi threatens those investigating PM?s son, warns of consequences

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ec5ef6ba3b7481f563c55c2f81b57548.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8zMS8yMDE3IDc6Mzk6MjMgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1Dazk2SkgyUmcvcTBKSTJITkJuT013PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Nehal Hashmi, in a speech to workers in Karachi at a Youm-e-Takbeer event, threatened the prime minister's unidentified 'enemies'. "The one you are investigating is the PM's son,
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Merriam-Webster goes 'covfefe' over Trump's bizarre tweet

We all know how much the president of the United States loves using Twitter. No matter if it's midnight or what he will tweet because after all it's his Twitter account and no one can do anything about it. Unfortunately. The internet has gone all crazy over Trump's recent bizarre tweet and it looks like not even cryptologist are able to decipher it. Merriam-Webster dictionary couldn't miss this historical chance so it came up with a
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KSE-100 loses more than 1200 points

KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a decline of 1,239 points on Wednesday. The index by the end of trading saw a -2.41% decline to close at 50,213 points. The bearish trend continued at the market as stocks continued to face losses. On Tuesday, the KSE-100 index lost 685 points to close at 51,453 points. 
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KSE-100 loses more than 861 points

KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a decline of 861 points on Wednesday. The index by the end of trading saw a -1.67% decline to close at 50,591 points. The bearish trend continued at the market as stocks continued to face losses. On Tuesday, the KSE-100 index lost 685 points to close at 51,453 points. 
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Ex-Oasis singer Liam Gallagher honors UK bomb victims

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher paid homage to the victims of a suicide bombing in his hometown, telling the crowd "Manchester I love you" on a stage lit up by 22 candles, British media reported. Britain's worst militant attack in 12 years targeted an Ariana Grande pop concert in the northern English city last week. Gallagher ended his first solo concert on Tuesday with an acapella version of "Live Forever", one of the biggest hits of the 90s group he fronted alongside brother Noel. Gall
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Space junk could destroy satellites, hurt economies

A view of the Earth from geostationary height depicting swarms of space debris. Photo: AFP SYDNEY: The growing amount of fast-moving space debris orbiting the Earth could lead to catastrophic collisions with satellites, hurting economies, researchers warned Wednesday ahead of a summit to coordinate efforts to remove the junk. There are an estimated 170 million pieces of so-called "space junk" -- left behind after missions that can be as big as spent rocket stages or as small as paint flakes --
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Shah Rukh Khan escapes accident

Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan recently began shooting for Aanand L. Rai's film in Mumbai's film city in which he plays a dwarf. During the shooting of the film, an unfortunate incident occurred on the set. According to Indian media, a large portion of the ceiling collapsed on the set, giving minor injuries to two members of the crew.  The members who fell under the rubble were immediately shifted to a hospital, where they were discharged later after getting the appropriate treatment. According
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Pakistani diplomats, staff injured in Kabul Attack

Burned vehicles at the site of the blast in Kabul - Reuters  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan?s Foreign Office on Wednesday condemned the attack in Kabul?s diplomatic quarter and according to a press statement officials from the country?s embassy had been injured. Some Pakistani diplomats and staff sustained minor injuries in the attack and their residences were also damaged, according to the press release of Pakistan?s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ?Pakistan being a victim of terrorism understands the pai
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England look to end drought in Champions Trophy

Eoin Morgan celebrates with the trophy after winning the series against South Africa/Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Livepic LONDON: England have never won a global 50-over tournament but they will not get a better chance to end their long wait than in this year´s Champions Trophy on home soil. Eoin Morgan´s team have been transformed since their dismal World Cup performance two years ago, playing a vibrant and aggressive brand of cricket that should make them formidable in their o
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President signs Companies Act 2017 into law

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain signed the Companies Act, 2017 on Tuesday, marking the dawn of a new era that promises great opportunities for the corporate sector to thrive in a challenging global environment. After thorough public consultation and legal vetting by Ministry of Law and Justice, the Companies Bill was introduced in the National Assembly on November 18, 2016. On February 6, the National Assembly passed the Companies Bill, 2017. Finally, the Senate passed it on May 15. The e
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80 killed in massive blast in Kabul diplomatic quarter

Afghan security forces personnel are seen at the site of a car bomb attack in Kabul on May 31, 2017 - AFP KABUL: At least 80 people were killed and hundreds wounded Wednesday when a massive truck bomb ripped through Kabul´s diplomatic quarter, shattering the morning rush hour and bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital. Bodies littered the scene and a towering plume of smoke rose from the area, which houses foreign embassies, after the blast blew out the windows in several missio
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Nehal Hashmi threatens investigators of PM's son

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ec5ef6ba3b7481f563c55c2f81b57548.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8zMS8yMDE3IDc6Mzk6MjMgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1Dazk2SkgyUmcvcTBKSTJITkJuT013PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Nehal Hashmi, in a speech to workers in Karachi at a Youm-e-Takbeer event, threatened the prime minister's unidentified 'enemies'. "
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Nehal Hashmi threatens those investigating PM?s son of consequences

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/ec5ef6ba3b7481f563c55c2f81b57548.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8zMS8yMDE3IDc6Mzk6MjMgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1Dazk2SkgyUmcvcTBKSTJITkJuT013PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Nehal Hashmi, in a speech to workers in Karachi at a Youm-e-Takbeer event, threatened the prime minister's unidentified 'enemies'. "The one you are investigating is the PM's son,
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Twitter releases statement over Abhijeet Bhattacharya's account suspension

Controversial Indian singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has been making rounds on the internet as his Twitter account was suspended twice due to his controversial remarks. Twitter has now issued a statement, justifying why it suspended singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's account. Twitter India now has finally given out a statement explaining the issue. According to Twitter, the account was suspended for his use of offensive language. The statement by Twitter reads, "We want people to feel safe express
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Toshiba unable to present audited results at end-June shareholders meeting

Toshiba Corp said on Wednesday it would not be able to present its audited annual business results for the fiscal year ended March at its general shareholder's meeting on June 28. Toshiba has been unable to submit its results to regulators as it has been at odds with auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata since a surprise writedown at its now bankrupt Westinghouse nuclear unit. "At this point, completion of the auditing is expected to take some more time," the Japanese conglomerate said in a st
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49 killed in massive Kabul truck bombing

Afghan security forces personnel are seen at the site of a car bomb attack in Kabul on May 31, 2017 - AFP KABUL: At least 49 people were killed and hundreds wounded Wednesday when a massive truck bomb ripped through Kabul´s diplomatic quarter, shattering the morning rush hour and bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital. Bodies littered the scene and a towering plume of smoke rose from the area, which houses foreign embassies, after the blast blew out the windows in several missio
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At least nine killed, around 100 injured in Kabul bombing

KABUL: A powerful car bomb exploded in the center of Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday, killing at least nine people and wounding more than 90, officials said. The blast sent clouds of black smoke into the sky above the presidential palace and foreign embassies. Basir Mujahid, a spokesman for Kabul police, said several people were killed and wounded in the blast near the fortified entrance to the German embassy. "It was a car bomb near the German embassy, but there are several other importan
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Donald Trump's vague tweet sends internet's meme world into frenzy

US President Donald Trump has the honour of being the only president in history who has been the source of so many memes that even the internet is tired now. Trump's Twitter obsession is no secret. The president never misses the chance to tweet even if it's midnight but the latest post has the internet frenzied for all the right reasons: Confused right? Well, everybody is. Since the tweet was posted, T
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Opposition boycotts parliament, hold session outside NA

geo_embedgallery ISLAMABAD: Opposition members boycotted the National Assembly session Wednesday morning and held a session outside the parliament.  Finance minister tried to deceive people, claimed opposition members, adding that fiscal deficit is more that as stated by the government.   Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Pakistan Peoples Party and Jamaat-e-Islami, among others are attend
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In outdoor NA session, opposition slams federal budget

geo_embedgallery ISLAMABAD: Opposition members boycotted the National Assembly session Wednesday morning and held a session outside Parliament.  Members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), among others, are attending the session.  The session was initially chaired by PTI?s Arif Alvi. The finance minister tried to deceive the people,
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Preparations under way for opposition?s parliamentary session outside NA

geo_embedgallery ISLAMABAD: Preparations are under way for opposition?s parliamentary session outside the National Assembly, which has been scheduled to start at 11am. For the purpose, chairs have been placed outside the National Assembly, carpets are being rolled out and fans have been also been placed at different points. The session will be on budget. On Tuesday, Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah boycotted the Nat
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Opposition?s parliamentary session outside NA begins

geo_embedgallery ISLAMABAD: Opposition's parliamentary session outside National Assembly started Wednesday morning.  Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Pakistan Peoples Party among others are attending the session.  Earlier, preparations were made for the parliamentary session outside the National Assembly. For the purpose, chairs were placed, carpets were rolled out and fans also been plac
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Blast near foreign missions in Kabul, casualties feared

KABUL: A powerful car bomb exploded in the center of Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday, sending clouds of black smoke spiraling over the center of the city in an area near the presidential palace and foreign embassies, police said Several people were killed and wounded in the blast near the fortified entrance to the German embassy, said Basir Mujahid a spokesman for Kabul police. At least 67 wounded have been taken to Kabul hospitals following a powerful car bomb explosion in the Afghan capit
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