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Mudslides triggered by the soggy remnants of Alberto forced evacuations below a dam and closed an interstate highway in the western mountains of North Carolina on Wednesday from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2L7G7mt

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday claimed to have controlled the chronic energy crisis at great personal risk, otherwise doing nothing was the best option for the bureaucracy in the atmosphere created by the judiciary and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Addressing a press conference held at the Prime Minister House to highlight the PML-N government’s achievements in the power sector , he said the credit for this honestly should be given to Nawaz Sharif who did all the planning and pursued it to control the menace of energy shortfalls while his ministers worked together to deliver the number of projects that was a record not only in Pakistan but perhaps in the world. The prime minister said he had made a recommendation to the Council of Com­mon Interests and would advocate in future as well that the provinces should take over gas and electricity distribution in their respective areas because it had become impossible for the federal entities to operate...

By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's ruling coalition started talks with opposition groups on Wednesday on amending provisions of an anti-terrorism law that critics say has criminalised dissent, state-affiliated media said. Watchdog groups say the 2009 law's broad definitions have been used indiscriminately against anyone who opposes government policy. The discussions follow the release on Tuesday of opposition leader Andargachew Tsige, who was sentenced to death under the law in 2009 over his role in the opposition group Ginbot 7, which the government has labelled a terrorist organisation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2xtrlVd

The success of the rebooted version of "Roseanne" on ABC may not have been due from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2L549yy

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at Met Gala 2017. Photo: AFPSocial media is in a tizzy as reports are making the rounds claiming that Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra is dating singer Nick Jonas.A source told US Weekly, “They are dating and it’s... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2LazAr8

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s legal counsel, Khawaja Harris, started Thursday morning the cross-examination of prosecution’s star witness Wajid Zia in the Al-Azizia reference against Sharif family. Photo: fileISLAMABAD: Former prime... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2Lb9Z1z

 Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: FileLAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan's policies and questioned if a person who constantly takes U-turns has the right to... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2J2qznx

Actor Chris Pratt. Photo: ReutersAmerican actor Chris Pratt known for his roles in Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy franchises has said he hopes to visit Pakistan one day.Responding to a tweet from a user sending love from Pakistan, Pratt... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2L9tBDa

On October 19, 2012, the apex court had issued a 141-page verdict, ordering legal proceedings against Gen (retd) Beg and Lt Gen (retd) Durrani in a case filed 16 years ago by former air chief Air Marshal Asghar Khan(pictured). Photo:... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2J2CUE6

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The incumbent federal government’s five-year constitutional term ends on May 31, Thursday. The National Assembly will stand dissolved at midnight tonight, paving way for establishment... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2H6TDV6

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Photo: Variety A video game which lets players’ assume the role of a school shooter is being pulled following harsh criticism from families of victims and survivors of mass shootings."Active Shooter" was set to be released on June 6 was being... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2xsCbed

Surrey left-arm swing bowler Sam Curran claimed his maiden 10-wicket haul in first-class cricket earlier this month. Photo: ECBLONDON: Surrey left-arm swing bowler Sam Curran has received a late-call-up into England´s squad for the second Test... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2JcMhVp

Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Photo: Sony Entertainment Julia Roberts will present the AFI Life Achievement Award to fellow actor George Clooney.Roberts who has co-starred with Clooney in a number of films including "Ocean's Eleven,"... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2kDxrcA

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir has set his sights on a memorable win over England. Photo: AFPMohammad Amir claims bowling Pakistan to a Test series win in England would be "the best memory" of his life.Fired-up Amir was a key figure in Pakistan's... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2LagD7Y

International Data Corporation forecast Wednesday that global smartphone sales would cool this year before heating up with help from new 5G networks and India's vibrant market. Photo: AFP/fileSAN FRANCISCO: International Data Corporation forecast... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2L94gJH

International Data Corporation forecast Wednesday that global smartphone sales would cool this year before heating up with help from new 5G networks and India's vibrant market. Photo: AFP/fileSAN FRANCISCO: International Data Corporation forecast... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2L94gJH

 Harvey Weinstein stands with his lawyer Benjamin Brafman (L) inside Manhattan Criminal Court during his arraignment in Manhattan in New York. Photo: ReutersNEW YORK:  Movie producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted on Wednesday on charges of rape... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2kAJAin

Niger is the country in which children face the biggest threats from conflict, poverty and discrimination, Save the Children says. Photo: AFPMore than half of the world's children are threatened by conflict, poverty or sexual discrimination, Save... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2L9PguW

Kim Kardashian poses with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Photo: Donald Trump Twitter WASHINGTON: Days away from a historic summit with North Korea's mercurial leader, US President Donald Trump held a White House meeting Wednesday... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2Jk0pfk

Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah (R) injured his left shoulder when he was wrestled to the ground by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos during the Champions League final in Kiev. Photo: AFPMohamed Salah could still play a role for Egypt at the... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2kBA2na

A mechanic cleans parts using light from a torch during a power outage in Lahore, Pakistan, November 6, 2015. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza/Files LAHORE: Numerous cities across Punjab experienced widespread load-shedding Wednesday night, forcing many to eat... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2xvXUlq

Peshawar BRT management has dismissed the allegations against the project as 'baseless'PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Bus-Rapid-Transit (BRT) management on Wednesday dismissed the allegations levelled against it by a former engineer as "baseless".Senior... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2IW7mUF

The army’s media wing said that General Hayat discussed matters of bilateral strategic interest with particular emphasis on evolving regional security situation. File Photo RAWALPINDI: Tajikistan noted its recognition and appreciation of... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2LHZkfI

PESHAWAR: A senior engineer associated with the Peshawar Bus-Rapid-Transit (BRT) resigned Wednesday citing issues in the project's plans as well as "a huge corruption", Geo News reported.In his resignation letter, Gohar Muhammad Khan — an... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2JhNUkw

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko meets with Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko — who was declared murdered and then later turned up alive — in Kiev, Ukraine, May 30, 2018. Mykola Lazarenko/Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2H8xxSo

QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution seeking a one-month delay in the upcoming general elections in the province.Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said that the resolution is being misinterpreted by certain... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2xC50oP

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar Wednesday warned that his party could boycott the forthcoming elections, if its reservations were not addressed.Speaking to media here, Sattar, who heads the PIB faction of the... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2Jf3Ioa

Chinese newborns can look forward to 68.7 years of healthy life ahead of them, compared with 68.5 years for American babiesGENEVA: China has overtaken the United States in healthy life expectancy at birth for the first time, according to World... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2sr4x2D

Lahore: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Mehmoodur Rasheed Wednesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) withdrew support for Nasir Khosa's candidature for caretaker Punjab chief minister after "severe reaction" from party... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2xo0jyy

The China International Exhibition on Police Equipment is something of a one-stop shop for China’s police forces. Photo: ReutersBEIJING: It can crack your smartphone password in seconds, rip personal data from call and messaging apps, and peruse... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2xyA88G

Pakistan Peoples Party's Qamar Zaman Kaira (left) and Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz's Marriyum Aurangzeb (right) criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's decision to withdrew support for Nasir Khosa’s candidature for Punjab's caretaker chief... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2JhisTy

Faryal has reportedly said that having spoken to Sophia, she believed that Amir had an affair with the 22-year-old beautician. Geo News FILEFaryal Makhdoom, wife of Amir Khan, has spoken up regarding the couple's past differences following claims... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2xsBxNO

Arif killed his 80-year-old mother over her decision to sell a 5-marla plot and use the money for performing HajjSHEIKHUPURA: A man in Muridke who claimed his mother was killed during a robbery was found to have killed her over a property... from GEO TV - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2LJ7BA0

 Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: FileLAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan's policies and questioned if a person who constantly takes U-turns has the right to... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2J2qznx

On October 19, 2012, the apex court had issued a 141-page verdict, ordering legal proceedings against Gen (retd) Beg and Lt Gen (retd) Durrani in a case filed 16 years ago by former air chief Air Marshal Asghar Khan(pictured). Photo:... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2J2CUE6

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The incumbent federal government’s five-year constitutional term ends on May 31, Thursday. The National Assembly will stand dissolved at midnight tonight, paving way for establishment... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2H6TDV6

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Nasir Mahmood Khosa. Photo: file LAHORE: Former bureaucrat Nasir Mahmood Khosa on Thursday announced not to take charge as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab, a day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf withdrew his name as the candidate for the... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2kAKhYY

A mechanic cleans parts using light from a torch during a power outage in Lahore, Pakistan, November 6, 2015. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza/Files LAHORE: Numerous cities across Punjab experienced widespread load-shedding Wednesday night, forcing many to eat... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2xvXUlq

Peshawar BRT management has dismissed the allegations against the project as 'baseless'PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Bus-Rapid-Transit (BRT) management on Wednesday dismissed the allegations levelled against it by a former engineer as "baseless".Senior... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2IW7mUF

The army’s media wing said that General Hayat discussed matters of bilateral strategic interest with particular emphasis on evolving regional security situation. File Photo RAWALPINDI: Tajikistan noted its recognition and appreciation of... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2LHZkfI

PESHAWAR: A senior engineer associated with the Peshawar Bus-Rapid-Transit (BRT) resigned Wednesday citing issues in the project's plans as well as "a huge corruption", Geo News reported.In his resignation letter, Gohar Muhammad Khan — an... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2JhNUkw

QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution seeking a one-month delay in the upcoming general elections in the province.Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said that the resolution is being misinterpreted by certain... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2xC50oP

Outgoing Punjab Chief Minister says 'once forwarded to the governor, the summary is not returned.' — Geo News FILELAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has said that the summary of appointment of caretaker chief minister of the province... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2LK9qNd

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, withdrew support for Nasir Khosa’s candidature for Punjab's caretaker chief minister. Photo: Geo News   LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf withdrew on Wednesday the nomination of... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2H3iXv5

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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar Wednesday warned that his party could boycott the forthcoming elections, if its reservations were not addressed.Speaking to media here, Sattar, who heads the PIB faction of the... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2Jf3Ioa

Lahore: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Mehmoodur Rasheed Wednesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) withdrew support for Nasir Khosa's candidature for caretaker Punjab chief minister after "severe reaction" from party... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2xo0jyy

Pakistan Peoples Party's Qamar Zaman Kaira (left) and Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz's Marriyum Aurangzeb (right) criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's decision to withdrew support for Nasir Khosa’s candidature for Punjab's caretaker chief... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2JhisTy

Arif killed his 80-year-old mother over her decision to sell a 5-marla plot and use the money for performing HajjSHEIKHUPURA: A man in Muridke who claimed his mother was killed during a robbery was found to have killed her over a property... from GEO TV - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2LJ7BA0