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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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PM Nawaz says Pakistan, Iran share fraternal relations

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral relations and regional issues. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction on increasing high-level exchanges between the two countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. He hoped that the two sides will continue to expand economic interaction for promoting mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of
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TV series 'American Gods' reflects timely issues

A TV series following an ex-convict embroiled in a battle between ancient mythological gods and new man-made deities has tapped into a timely discussion of America's own history of race, religion, and immigration. American Gods, an adaptation of British author Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel of the same name, is reimagined as a stylised gritty saga. It debuted on US premium cable network Starz this week. With gruesome killings and some explicit scenes, the show has been compared to HBO's hit medieval
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Dawn Leaks: Aitzaz claims Fatemi, Tehsin made scapegoats to save Maryam Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan has alleged that both Tariq Fatemi and Rao Tehsin were made scapegoats to save Maryam Nawaz, who he believes was the one responsible for Dawn Leaks. Aitzaz, in his statement earlier on Wednesday, claimed that the media cell of Prime Minister’s daughter Maryam Nawaz tapes even the most confidential meetings. Recalling the All-Parties Conference hosted by PM Nawaz Sharif last year, Aitzaz said the meetings held behind closed door
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7 easy hacks to beat the heat

Temperatures in the country are suddenly on the rise, and Pakistanis are looking hither and thither for some relief from the sweltering heat – obviously! While there is nothing that can be done to control the weather, we can look for smalls tricks to avoid the frustration – as well as short tempers. So, we have compiled a few tips for you to cool down. 1. Schedule outings during non-peak-sunlight hours The heat is at its peak between the times when the sun gains complete reign of the skies
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Uber in U.S. court reckons on possible shutdown of self-driving program

Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] goes before a U.S. judge on Wednesday to fight for the right to continue work on its self-driving car program, the latest phase in a courtroom battle over trade secrets that threatens to topple a central pillar of Uber's growth strategy. The ride-services company is contesting a lawsuit by Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) self-driving car unit, Waymo, which accused former Waymo engineer and current Uber executive Anthony Levandowski of taking technical secrets from Waymo
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Sri Lankan army chief calls upon COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Sri Lankan Army Lieutenant General A.W.J.C De Silva called upon the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Head Quarters on Wednesday. General Silva was briefed about Pakistan army’s continued campaign against terrorists and banned organisations. The visiting dignitary laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. The Chief of Sri Lankan Army appreciated the Pakistan army’s achievements and contributions towards national and regional security. Read
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ECP becomes party in Imran Khan, Jehangir Tareen offshore companies case

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday approved the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) inclusion as a party to the case of Jehangir Tareen and Imran Khan's offshore companies. With regard to the politicians speaking to indirectly concerned parties outside the court, the CJP stated that it is not advisable to do so, especially before the case starts. “It’s not okay to talk to the media before the case even commences,” Justice Nisar s
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Federal govt asks SHC for time to submit reply in Dr Asim case

KARACHI: The federal government, on Wednesday, requested the Sindh High Court (SHC) for more time to submit a reply to a petition filed by Dr Asim Hussain's lawyer to remove his name from the ECL.  Dr Hussain's lawyer Lateef Khosa presented his itinerary and hospital details to the SHC. He argued that the former minister was extremely ill and needed to travel abroad for treatment. Earlier on March 31, SHC's registrar requested the Ministry of Interior to include Dr Hussain's name in the ECL, h
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Ivanka publishes self-help book, cites Pakistani entrepreneur as inspiration

NEW YORK: US First Daughter Ivanka Trump revived ethics concerns Tuesday by publishing a self-help book for working women, which was immediately criticised for offering little help to millions of Americans living outside the moneyed elite. "Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success" was released simultaneously in hardback, ebook, 497-minute audio download and CD, Donald Trump´s favorite child sitting on the cover in a dark frock. The purpose of the book, she writes, is to empower others
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Large cache of weapons, ammunition seized from vehicle on Indus highway

KOHAT: Police arrested one person and recovered arms and ammunition from his vehicle on the Indus Highway on Wednesday, Geo News reported. According to sources, the suspect vehicle was hailed by the highway police during a regular stop and search at the Kohat tunnel checkpost and recovered 15 pistols, numerous rifles and thousands of live cartridges. Security sources added, that the arms and ammunition were allegedly being transferred from Darra Adam Khel to Punjab. Police on May 1 recovered
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Seniors face steep costs for many generic skin creams

Prices for generic topical steroids to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis are on the rise, and many seniors may pay more for generic medications than the brand-name versions, a US study finds. Researchers compared average out-of-pocket patient costs as well as spending by Medicare, the US health insurance program for people 65 and older, for several commonly prescribed topical corticosteroids that have been used for decades to treat a wide variety of inflammatory skin conditions.
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Oil rebounds on US stocks drawdown, but declining OPEC compliance weighs

SINGAPORE: Crude oil prices bounced back on Wednesday as a decline in US inventories underpinned the market, although a dip in compliance with OPEC efforts to reduce output and near record supplies capped gains. The benchmark for the global oil market, Brent futures gained 47 cents, or 0.9 percent to $50.93 a barrel by 6:41 AM GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 37 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $48.02 a barrel. On Tuesday, WTI slid 2.4 percent to its lowest close since March 21 and Br
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Murray confident that Sharapova will play at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova is still waiting to hear if she can play at the French Open later this month but men's world number one Andy Murray expects her to be at Wimbledon in July. Sharapova returned last month from a doping ban to reach the semi-finals at the Stuttgart Open, but did not earn enough points to qualify for Roland Garros and is reliant on a wildcard for the qualifying tournament. The French Tennis Federation will announce their decision on May 16. Murray, however, said he expected the fi
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Is Nargis Fakhri getting married to Uday Chopra?

After more than a year after their alleged break-up, The Rockstar actress Nargis Fakhri was spotted with Uday Chopra in New York. So, What's cooking? The meeting sparking off rumours that the couple might be back together. According to Indian media, “A few days ago they even spent some time at a luxury resort, The Mulia Resort, and Villas in Bali.” Pictures of Nargis and Uday also went viral after they were spotted at Mumbai airport together on Saturday.  The twisting part was that Nargis
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Accused in Umerkot police station ruckus arrested

UMERKOT/KARACHI: Police on Wednesday declared the arrest of Hassan Talpur, son of Nawab Zaid Talpur, and co-accused in an incident of gross abuse of power when both father and son barged into the Kunri police station in Umerkot and insulted the Station House Officer.  According to SSP Umerkot, Usman Bajwa who led the raiding party, Hassan Talpur was picked up from Defence, Karachi.  Speaking to Geo.tv SSP Usman Bajwa said, "we shall ensure that nobody is above law." Videos of the father and s
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No hurdle will be allowed in Pak-Iran relations, Nisar assures Iranian foreign minister

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrived in Islamabad Wednesday on a one-day visit to Pakistan. During a meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali said Pakistan-Iran relations are rooted in common faith, history and geography. Calling Iran a fraternal country, Nisar assured the dignitary that no hurdle will be allowed to come in the way of better relations between the two countries. Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said his country attaches gre
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Snake slithers into the house of the guy filming it

If you live in some wild area and have a habit of leaving the door of your house open then it can be a huge problem for you. A Redditor JRM2 encountered a similar experience when he was filming a snake outside his house.  The snake which was calmly creeping around his property was being filmed by JRM2 who had not the slightest idea what is gonna happen next. The snake which slipped behind a ladder was seen slithering inside the house in a matter of few seconds through a sliding door that was
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Pakistan among most dangerous countries for journalists: report

Pakistan is among the most dangerous countries in the world for journalism, France-based watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed in its latest annual press freedom report. According to the 2017 World Press Freedom Index compiled by RSF, Pakistan ranks at 139 out of 180 countries. "There are fatal attacks on journalists every year, though the number has dropped for the past four years," the report stated. At least 117 journalists have been killed in the past 15 years in Pakistan, and
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Peugeot revs up with nuTonomy for self-driving car test

French carmaker Peugeot is partnering with Boston, Massachusetts-based tech firm nuTonomy to test self-driving cars in Singapore. NuTonomy's software, sensors, and computing platforms will be installed in Peugeot 3008 models as part of plans to develop the technology needed for large fleets of autonomous cars, PSA and nuTonomy said in a statement on Wednesday. The latest PSA Group project seeks to work on "level 5" autonomous capable vehicles, which require no driver input, and will allow both
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Policeman martyred in firing incident in Lakki Marwat

LAKKI MARWAT: A policeman was martyred when unknown persons opened fire on him in Lakki Marwat on Tuesday. The deceased policeman, Momin Khan, was travelling to the mosque from Tijori police station when unidentified persons fired live rounds on him in Lakki Marwat's tribal area, Tijori Bazaar. Khan did not sustain the injuries and died on spot. His funeral prayers were held at Police Line Lakki Marwat. Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ali Khattak and District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Khalid at
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Suicide attack on NATO convoy in Kabul kills eight civilians

KABUL: A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday killed eight people and wounded at least 28, officials said, in an attack on a convoy of armored personnel carriers used by the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. The blast hit the NATO coalition convoy during the morning rush hour in one of the busiest areas of Kabul. Public health officials in the capital said eight civilians were killed and at least 25 wounded, with a number of civilian vehicles that were near the convoy destr
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UNESCO passes resolution denouncing Israel?s actions in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM: UNESCO's executive board on Tuesday passed a resolution denouncing Israel's actions in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. The resolution, passed at the UN organisation´s Paris headquarters, describes Jerusalem as "occupied" and declares Israel's sovereignty over the city "null and void", and was backed by 22 countries, a UNESCO spokesman said. It particularly criticises Israel´s annexation of Jerusalem following its occupation of the city´s east in 1967, a move never recognised by the in
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Trump to host Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas at the White House

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will play peacemaker at the White House on Wednesday, meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas as part of an effort to end the long-running Palestinian-Israeli conflict. After hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in February, the self-styled deal-maker-in-chief will host Abbas for the first time since coming to office. "The President´s ultimate goal is to establish peace in the region," said White House press secretary Sean Spicer. That lon
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12 dead in tunnel blast in southwest China

BEIJING: Twelve workers died following an explosion in a high-speed rail tunnel in southwestern China, state media said Wednesday, after rescuers spent over 14 hours searching the rubble for survivors. The blast occurred after gas filled the tunnel, which was being bored in the province of Guizhou, leaving 12 injured and 12 trapped, according to the official Xinhua news agency. Over 2,000 rescue workers searched the tunnel for survivors before ending the operation at 4:45 am Wednesday morning,
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Panama verdict implementation: SC special bench starts hearing today

ISLAMABAD: A three-member special bench of the Supreme Court will commence hearing into the implementation of the order of the apex court in the Panama Papers case verdict on Wednesday. The bench, headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan and comprising Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Ijazul Ahsan, will start hearing the Panama implementation case at 1:30pm today. On April 20, a five-member larger bench of the apex court, in its verdict on the Panama Leaks case, had ordered the formation of a s
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