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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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Hike in prices of food items marks arrival of Ramazan

Citizens purchasing vegetables at a local market KARACHI/LAHORE: With the arrival of Ramazan, prices of food items, especially fruits and vegetables, have soared to unprecedented levels irking citizens greatly.  Authorities seem unable to rein in profiteers from exploiting citizens in the fasting month. Lemon, which is considered an essential ingredient of soft drinks in Ramazan, has gone virtually extinct in Lahore. Retailers are selling it for Rs400 per kilogram. The price of spinach among
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Pakistan, Iran, Turkey welcomed most refugees over last decade: UN

NEW YORK: People surveyed on five continents mistakenly think wealthy Western countries are welcoming most refugees as the world grapples with its worst migration crisis in decades, a survey showed on Thursday. With more people than ever fleeing home since World War Two, most respondents thought the United States, France and Germany accepted the largest number of refugees over the last decade, the survey by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative (AHI) found. However, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey welc
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FC seizes arms caches from militant hideouts in Sui, Dera Bugti

Pictured are RPG launcher, rounds and hand grenades among other equipment seized during the raids SUI/DERA BUGTI: Frontier Corps on Saturday seized arms and ammunition from militant hideouts in Sui and Dera Bugti, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). FC troops together with intelligence personnel raided hideouts of banned militant outfits in Arjan Nala and Darenjan Nala areas, the ISPR said in a statement. The raids came as part of operation Raddul Fasaad - a comprehensiv
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ASF seizes heroin from passenger at Karachi airport

KARACHI: The Airport Security Force on Saturday seized 1 kilogram of heroin from a passenger at Karachi airport, sources told Geo News. The passenger was planning to fly to Jeddah.  Earlier this week, a bid to smuggle heroin was foiled at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport on Monday when 20 kilogrammes of the contraband was seized from a London-bound flight of the national carrier. The drugs were found by the Pakistan International Airlines' vigilance team concealed in catering galley
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Canadian PM Trudeau wishes ?Ramadan Mubarak? to Muslims, stresses inclusiveness

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wished Muslims in Canada and worldwide ?Ramadan Mubarak? in a video message, as the Muslims around the world mark the start of the holy month. ?Ramadan is a sacred time of the year for the Muslim community, and commemorates the revealing of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). ?The month-long journey of fasting and prayer encourages spiritual growth, reflection, and compassion for those who are less fortunate,? he said. Trudeau, who talks about plurali
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Dar says no justification for budget-related price hike

ISLAMABAD: No new tax has been levied in the federal budget that would adversely affect the public, said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday. "However, those defaulting on income tax would be dealt with strictly," he added while addressing a post-budget news conference in the capital.  While talking to the posts he had read on the social media regarding the federal budget for fiscal year 2017-18, Dar said the price of milk has not been increased in the new budget. The finance minister added
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Pakistan, Afghanistan to play T20 matches, bilateral series

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shahryar Khan on Saturday announced two T20 matches and a bilateral cricket series in a joint press conference with Chairman Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) Atif Mashal. "Pakistan and Afghanistan will play two T20 matches and a bilateral cricket series," Khan said, stating that the PCB is on good terms with the ACB. Head of PCB's executive committee and PSL Chairman Najam Sethi said that Atif Mashal's visit to Pakistan will not only benefit
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Melania Trump steps out in a $51,500 Dolce & Gabbana coat in Sicily

Melania Trump who is one of the most stylish FLOTUS, has always been making style statements during many of her public appearances. Recently, Melania wore a $51,500 Dolce & Gabbana jacket to a meeting with the spouses of some of the most powerful world leaders at the annual G-7 summit in Catania, Italy. Photo: CNN While the extravagance of the clothing choice got on lots of American nerves, the internet has also gone wild over the news. The much-talked-about silk jacket by the Italian fa
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Chaman border reopens after over three weeks

Bab-e-Dosti on Chaman border was closed after Afghan troops attacked a census team on May 5. Photo: File  CHAMAN: The main border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Chaman, Balochistan, was reopened on Saturday after being closed since May 5 following cross-border clashes.  The border crossing ? also known as Bab-e-Dosti ? was reopened on humanitarian grounds in light of Ramazan and on the request of Afghan authorities, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR)
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UK police arrest two more in hunt for suicide bomber's network

British police said they had arrested two men on Saturday as they stepped up their efforts to capture a suspected network behind the suicide bomber who killed 22 people in Manchester earlier this week. The arrests were among a total of 13 that have been made in recent days. Officers used a controlled explosion to gain entry to the address in the north of the city where the latest arrests were made. Detectives are now questioning 11 men over the attack by Salman Abedi at a pop concert in Manc
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Budget 2017-18: Experts have their say

On May 26, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz led government unveiled its fifth, and final, budget before the upcoming national elections. The proposed Rs. 4.75 trillion expenditure plan is slanted to focus on boosting growth and is more than 8 percent higher than last year?s budget. For the fiscal year 2017/2018, Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar promises a growth rate of almost 6 percent. But the government?s development-heavy budget has been immediately met with skepticism. Economists an
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Ranveer Singh suffers injury on Padmavati set

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is super energetic and everybody knows it. When it comes to professionalism, Ranveer Singh never ceases to amaze his fans with his hard work! Ramleela actor's recent injury during the shooting of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati shows his dedication and faith. While shooting the climax of the film, Ranveer injured himself on the head. The injury needed immediate medical attention but the actor didn?t let this interfere with the shoot. According to sources, ?R
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Indian troops martyr 11 youth in Indian occupied Kashmir: KMS

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/0a9712f33bf7a1ca31f0d8f6fd1f3a52.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8yNy8yMDE3IDg6MTY6MTMgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1nS1BrdlB1NTF4QituZzNlWFRSSjRBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] SRINAGAR: Indian troops martyred eleven Kashmiri youth including a top Hizbul Mujahideen Commander, Sabzar Ahmed Butt, in Indian occupied Kashmir on Saturday, the Kashmir Media Servic
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Trump's Ramazan message for Muslims largely revolves around terrorism

The US president Donald Trump wished all Muslims ?a joyful Ramazan,? on Friday. Most of his message focused on terrorism. ?America will always stand with our partners against terrorism and the ideology that fuels it. During this month of Ramazan, let us be resolved to spare no measure so that we may ensure that future generations will be free of this scourge and able to worship and commune in peace,? Trump said. Trump?s statement was in sharp contrast from Ramazan greetings released in previo
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Suicide bomber targets Afghan local forces in Khost

A suicide bomber targetted vehicles belonging to members of the local police force campaign in Khost province, Tolo News quoted the local officials as saying. As per the Afghan media, the local police force campaign members fall under the US-Forces. The provincial governor's spokesman Mubariz Zadran confirmed the incident and said it occurred at the Mujahid square in Khost city. Zadran did not give details regarding casualties but a source at the scene said there could be as many as 30 dead a
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Dozens dead in Afghanistan violence as Ramazan begins

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/c02ebffbadb687aa10203f036bc5bedd.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8yNy8yMDE3IDg6MTM6MzcgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1LTnVoa2Y5RU8xWWFCSFBNUkNUSTh3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] A suspected suicide bomber killed at least 14 people in Afghanistan on Saturday and fighting between militants and security forces left at least 36 people dead on the first day of Ram
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Man killed from Iranian mortar fire in Balochistan

QUETTA: A man was killed in mortar shelling from the Iranian side of the border in Panjgur district of Balochistan on Saturday morning. The district commissioner (DC) of Panjgur said a mortar shell landed on a vehicle, instantly killing one man inside and causing extensive damage nearby. The DC added that a strong protest has been lodged with the Iranian border authorities and a flag meeting in this regard has been called on Sunday. Last Sunday, five mortar shells fired from Iran landed in
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Major US tech firms press Congress for internet surveillance reforms

Facebook, Amazon and more than two dozen other US technology companies pressed Congress on Friday to make changes to a broad internet surveillance law, saying they were necessary to improve privacy protections and increase government transparency. The request marks the first significant public effort by Silicon Valley to wade into what is expected to be a contentious debate later the year over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, parts of which will expire on Dec. 31 unless Congress reaut
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Award to Indian army officer who used man as human shield shameful: Mirwaiz

SRINAGAR: Forceful anti-India demonstrations were staged in Indian occupied Kashmir on Friday to protest against the award by Indian army chief to the army officer who tied a civilian to the bonnet of his jeep as a human shield in Badgam, last month. An Indian army vehicle using a Kashmiri youth as a human shield by tying him against the jeep?s bonnet. Photo: File   Addressing a gathering at the historic Jamia Mosque, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that awarding the criminal officer for his inhuma
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Mirwaiz slams praising of Indian army officer who used man as human shield

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/e3b57520f50616efa3f5f10d677178e7.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9NS8yNy8yMDE3IDY6MDA6MDUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT11NDArLytnV01VQzFRQ0FOVGx3L1RnPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] SRINAGAR: Widespread anti-India demonstrations were staged in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Friday to protest the Indian army chief's awarding of the army officer who used a civi
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Former Arsenal player to come to Pakistan

Portugal's Luis Boa Morte will join other football icons on their trip to Pakistan for promotion of the sport. Photo: Facebook/Leisure Leagues PK  Portugal?s Luis Boa Morte has been revealed as player number six to join Ronaldinho and other football legends on their trip to Pakistan. Boa Morte has played for Arsenal, Southamption, Fulham and West Ham United. Boa Morte has earned 28 caps for Portugal during his international
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Former US national security adviser Brzezinski dies at age 89: daughter

Former US national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, who established himself in the administration of President Jimmy Carter as a hard-liner on foreign policy, died on Friday, his family said. He was 89. Brzezinski's daughter Mika said on social media that her father died peacefully, but did not give the cause of his death. Brzezinski, the son of a Polish diplomat, was national security adviser for all four years of Carter's presidency. He helped Carter contend with several international i
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With first of Ramazan on Sunday, Taraweeh prayers to begin tonight

Taraweeh prayers will be held across the country from Saturday night as Ramazan begins from Sunday. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, under the chairmanship of Mufti Muneebur Rehman, announced Friday night that since no sightings of moon were received from anywhere in the country, Ramzan will begin from Sunday. However, Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai of Masjid Qasim Ali Khan, Peshawar announced later that they had received several credible testimonies of moon sighting and thus many in Khyber P
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