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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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Filed review application on transporters? strike: CM Sindh

SEHWAN: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah said on Wednesday that a review application has been filed in the court pertaining to goods transporters’ strike in the city. “We are sympathetic to the problems of goods transporters,” he remarked while speaking to the media during a trip to Sehwan The development comes as the goods transporters strike entered its 10th day on Wednesday. The movement of ships has been temporarily closed as there is no more space at ports to hold more containers. The
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Pune stun Mumbai to reach IPL final

MUMBAI: Young Indian spinner Washington Sunder claimed three wickets to help Rising Pune Supergiant reach their maiden Indian Premier League final after beating Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in the first qualifier on Tuesday. Chasing 163 for victory, table-toppers Mumbai faltered against a disciplined Pune bowling attack to end on 142 for nine in 20 overs. Parthiv Patel top-scored with 52. Put into bat first, Pune´s batsmen were also at the receiving end of some inspired Mumbai bowling as they str
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Suicide bombers storm Afghan state broadcaster

JALALABAD: Suicide bombers stormed the national television station in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, triggering gunfights and explosions as journalists remained trapped inside the building, officials and eyewitnesses said. At least two people were killed and 14 others wounded in the ongoing assault, which underscores the growing dangers faced by media workers in Afghanistan. No insurgent group has so far claimed responsibility for the raid in Nangarhar province, a hotbed of
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Judicial enquiry be launched into APS attack: Khursheed Shah

ISLAMABAD: A judicial enquiry should be launched into the Army Public School massacre that took many innocent lives on December 16, 2014, said opposition leader Khursheed Shah in the National Assembly on Wednesday. The opposition leader said he met parents of the deceased schoolchildren with Pakistan Peoples Party Co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari. "The promises made to the parents have not been fulfilled." He added mothers of the deceased still mourn the killing of their children. Therefore, Sh
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Want to relinquish post in the best interest of the force: AD Khawaja

KARACHI: AD Khawaja, on Wednesday, expressed his wish in the Sindh High Court (SHC) to voluntarily step down as the Inspector General Police (IGP) Sindh in the best interest of the force. A two-member bench led by Justice Munib Akhter heard the case after the hearing was delayed on Tuesday to a strike call by the lawyers.  Advocate Shahab Osto submitted his credentials to the court as Khawaja's legal counsel and submitted his client’s request to end the stay order that requires Khawaja to cont
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Films in the running for the Palme d´Or at Cannes

CANNES: From the tale of a mysterious beast to a migrant who finds he can levitate after being shot on a border fence, these are the 19 movies competing in the main competition at this week´s Cannes film festival which gets under way on May 17: Wonderstruck Photo: courtest Wonderstruck Todd Haynes in back in period mode after his huge hit "Carol" with the first of two Amazon-backed movies to have made the cut. Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams star in the story of two deaf children living
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Want to relinquish post in the force's best interest: AD Khawaja

KARACHI: During the hearing of the removal of Sindh's Inspector General Police (IGP) in the Sindh High Court on Wednesday, AD Khawaja's lawyer said that his client wants to voluntarily step down from his position. "AD Khawaja wishes to return to the federal government so that the provincial government can appoint an IGP of its choice," the lawyer said. He requested the court to end the stay order and remove his client's name from the respondents' list. "The court can neither remove Khawaja's
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First British-Pakistani wins best actor BAFTA

British Pakistani actor Adeel Akhtar created history by becoming the first non-white male to win the best actor British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award. The actor was recognised for his powerful depiction of a father, Shahzad, who murders his daughter in a so-called honour killing in BBC Three drama Murdered By My Father. The moment was savoured by the show’s screenwriter Vinay Patel, who shared a picture with Akhtar and wrote “"First non-white fella to win a #Bafta TV award
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Gunmen storm state broadcaster in eastern Afghanistan

JALALABAD: Militants stormed the national television and radio station in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, triggering a gunfight as journalists remained trapped inside the building, officials and eyewitnesses said. No insurgent group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack in Nangarhar province, a hotbed of Daesh militants, where the US military dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb last month in an unprecedented attack. "Three gunmen entered the RTA (Radio Television
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Four TTP terrorists hanged in KP jail

RAWALPINDI: Four terrorists from the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sentenced to death by military courts for ‘heinous offences’ were hanged inside a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa jail on Wednesday. According to the ISPR, the convicts were sentenced to death for various offences, including killing of civilians, destruction of educational institutes and attacking military and law enforcement agencies’ officials. All four convicts are said to have admitted their crimes in front of a magistrate
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Companies Act 2017 to replace 33-year old Companies Ordinance 1984

ISLAMABAD: The upper house of the parliament, on Sunday, introduced necessary amendments to the Companies Act 2017 and passed it with consensus, which will replace the 33-year old Companies Ordinance 1984. The legislation now awaits the National Assembly approval during its session scheduled on Friday. The president of Pakistan, on the advice of prime minister, will sign it into the law next week, following which it will become active immediately. Three new slabs introduced in the new Act will
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International wrestlers unleash power in Karachi showdown tonight

KARACHI: Twenty international wrestlers, including former WWE stars Wade Barrett and Carlito, are ready to entertain Karachiites in a pro-wrestling showdown tonight. The wrestlers will be seen in action at the World Heavy Weight Pro Wrestling Competition at Karachi Sports Complex tonight. The wrestlers have been brought to Pakistan by Pro Wrestling Entertainment group, which aims to take the sport to new heights in the country. The first-of-its-kind event will be graced by former WWE Intercon
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In Pictures: Gorgeous Kareena Kapoor sizzles in Pakistani bridal wear

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor never ceases to amaze her fans with her professionalism no matter if she is pregnant or a new mom. The stunning beauty who became a mummy a few months ago is back on the magazine covers with her ravishing looks. Recently Kareena Kapoor Khan posed for Asiana Wedding magazine while wearing gorgeous bridal wear by Pakistani designer Tena Durrani.  The shoot took place on a yacht in Dubai where Bebo flaunted the exquisite bridal dresses with beautiful jewellery w
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PTI workers protesting power cuts storm WAPDA House in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers led by the party's MNA Ayesha Gulalai Wazir, on Wednesday, registered a protest in front of the WAPDA house against electricity load shedding and overbilling in the province. "The federal government receives taxes from the citizens but does not provide basic facilities in return," PTI leader Gulalai said, as party workers chanted slogans against the government. She further alleged that PESCO is run as per the directives of Pakistan Muslim League
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China installs rocket launchers on disputed South China Sea island: report

China has installed rocket launchers on a disputed reef in the South China Sea to ward off Vietnamese military combat divers, according to a state-run newspaper, offering new details on China's ongoing military build-up. China has said military construction on the islands it controls in the South China Sea will be limited to necessary defensive requirements, and that it can do what it likes on its own territory. The United States has criticised what it has called China's militarisation of its
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Mashal Khan?s father demands security for daughters

MARDAN: Mashal Khan’s father Muhammad Iqbal Khan demanded security for his daughters while speaking to the media after the case hearing on Wednesday.    The family’s lawyer and Iqbal Khan demanded that the case should be transferred to Islamabad for the protection of Iqbal’s daughters. Mashal’s sisters cannot continue with their education due to danger to their lives, according to family’s lawyer. Iqbal Khan also expressed the desire to have his daughters continue their education in Islamabad.
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India confirm Windies ODI tour after Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: India will embark on a limited-overs tour of West Indies next month, soon after the Champions Trophy, their cricket boards have announced. Beginning on June 23 at the Queen´s Park Oval in Port of Spain, India will play five one-day games which will be followed by a Twenty20 International at Jamaica´s Sabina Park on July 9.West Indies failed to make the cut for Champions Trophy in England and Wales which features only top eight one-day teams. They will subsequently host Afghanistan f
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Sindh?s educational institutes: Summer break from 1st of Ramazan

KARACHI: All public and private educational institutes in Sindh will now be closed for the summer holidays from the first day of Ramazan. A notification issued by the Sindh government stated that all public and private educational institutes across the province will be observing their summer vacations from the 1st of Ramazan, said to begin at the end of this month, till July 31. Educational institutes will thus reopen on August 1. The reasons given for the change in the dates of the summer bre
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Karachi to see international wrestlers unleash power in showdown tonight

KARACHI: 20 international wrestlers, including former WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, are ready to entertain Karachiites with top level pro-wrestling on Wednesday. The wrestlers will be seen in action at the World Heavy Weight Pro Wrestling Competition at Karachi Sports Complex tonight. The wrestlers have been brought to Pakistan by Pro Wrestling Entertainment group, which aims to take the sport to new heights in the country. Former WWE star Wade Barrett, France-based wrestler of
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Uber's new update to make it easier for users to switch between modes of transportation

Uber keeps on getting new updates but this time it has got some important one and yeah useful too. Uber has just made it a lot easier for customers to hop out of one of their cars and onto another form of transportation. Cool! Isn't it? The well-known ride-hailing service announced the update on Tuesday that its Android app will now allow users to easily access real-time public transportation data which actually means that those customers who are using Android can better plan trips that requi
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Domestic help was raped before murder in Lahore

LAHORE: Following an initial postmortem report – that disclosed the domestic helper Munazza, who mysteriously passed away in Lahore's Model Town, H Block, died of suffocation on Sunday – the full report obtained by police revealed she was raped before her murder. The autopsy report discovered finger marks on the 20-year-old victim's face and neck, implying that a struggle had ensued when she was strangulated to death. Related: Domestic help was suffocated in Lahore, postmortem report reveals
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Hot weather expected in most parts of country: MET

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Wednesday. A westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country and likely to persist during next 24-36 hours. Read more: 7 easy hacks to beat the heat Rain and thunderstorm with gusty winds are expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala divisions, Islamabad, FATA, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan according to PMD. Past weather    
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Karachi suffers major power breakdown

KARACHI: Around one-third of the metropolis was devoid of electricity on the night of Tuesday-Wednesday as more than 11 grid stations stopped working after a transmission line tripped at Hub. According to reports, a number of localities, mostly in District Central, did not have power for several hours while some are still without electricity. The most affected areas were reported to be Malir Halt, Rifa-e-Aam, Alfalah Society, Gulshan-e-Rafi ,Saudagaran Society, Shah Faisal Town, Gulshan-e-Iqbal
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?Pakistan is open for business?

HONG KONG: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has termed Pakistan an emerging market and laid out the country’s business-friendly policies in front of foreign investors on Wednesday. He was addressing participants at the One Belt, One Road Pakistan Investment Forum in Hong Kong attended by leading business figures from Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Terming the country a gateway to the energy rich Central Asian region, he siad “Pakistan is ready to do business with th
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Pakistan is open for business: PM

HONG KONG: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has termed Pakistan an emerging market and laid out the country’s business-friendly policies in front of foreign investors on Wednesday. He was addressing participants at the One Belt, One Road Pakistan Investment Forum in Hong Kong attended by leading business figures from Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Terming the country a gateway to the energy rich Central Asian region, he siad “Pakistan is ready to do business with th
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