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Motorcyclists can be seen on the road of Karachi during light rain. — Geo.tv/FileStrong monsoon winds entering parts of Sindh.Farmers advised to adjust agricultural activities.Guddu and Sukkur barrages at low flood levels.KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rain in Karachi and other parts of Sindh from August 17 to 23. In its latest weather advisory issued today (Sunday), the Met Office said strong monsoon winds are entering parts of Sindh.Under its influence, rain thunderstorm/rain with few moderate to isolated heavy falls is likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Badin,…
Saudi artists perform on stage during lavish show, “Terhal”. — Saudi Press AgencyFirst, Saudi Arabia opened its doors to Western raves and music festivals. Now it’s turning to long-neglected Saudi traditions as it seeks to draw tourists and reshape its national identity.In “Terhal”, a lavish stage show in Riyadh, an actor in a red-and-white headdress gallops on a white horse, exploring the kingdom’s heritage and top tourist sites. The move towards more wholesome, Saudi-inspired entertainment comes after raucous scenes at past music festivals in the capital.This year’s Riyadh Season entertainment programme, which still features MDL Beast, will be “almost entirely…
Pakistan’s Ashab Khan pictured during a Jones Creek Open Squash tournament match. — ReporterKARACHI: Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan on Sunday advanced to the final of the ongoing Jones Creek Open Squash in the United States, while compatriot Asim Khan was ousted in the semi-finals.In the semi-final clash of the $12,000 prize-money event, Ashab defeated Brazil’s Diogo Gobbi 3-1 in a 53-minute encounter, winning the games 11-7, 14-12, 4-11, and 11-5. Meanwhile, top-seed Asim suffered a surprise defeat against Malaysia’s Nathan Chua, losing 3-1 with scores of 11-9, 4-11, 11-7, and 11-9.Earlier on Saturday, both Pakistani players had delivered impressive performances to…
Conan O’Brien sounds alarm about late-night shows’ collapse Conan O’Brien has declared that late-night TV is fading but praised Stephen Colbert as “too talented and too essential to go away.”For the unversed, the 62-year-old American television host and comedian received one of this year’s top Television Academy honours. Articulating his thoughts at the Academy Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 16, O’Brien claimed the award came at a strange time because “there’s a lot of fear about the future of television, and rightfully so. The life we’ve all known for almost 80 years is undergoing seismic change.”He went on to share…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its space technology program with the successful deployment of its latest remote sensing satellite. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) confirmed that the satellite has reached its designated orbit and is now fully operational.This achievement is part of Pakistan’s long-standing journey in space technology. The country’s space agency, SUPARCO, was established in 1961, making it one of the world’s first ten space agencies. Its journey began with the successful launch of its first rocket, ‘Rehbar-1,’ in 1962, followed by over 200 scientific rockets.Pakistan’s satellite program commenced with ‘Badr-1,’ its…
Israeli navy fires missiles at the energy facility south of Sanaa saying it was used by Houthis, but provides no evidence.The Israeli navy has carried out attacks on a power plant near the Yemeni capital Sanaa, according to Israeli media reports.Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV reported on Saturday that the “aggression” damaged generators at the Hezyaz power plant, sparking a fire that was later contained. The country’s deputy prime minister confirmed emergency crews managed to prevent further damage. Residents in Sanaa also reported hearing at least two loud explosions.The Israeli military claimed that the site was being used by Houthi fighters.…
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Khawar Hussain’s body found in vehicle.Bullet matches his licensed pistol: policeHis second mobile phone missing: investigatorsHYDERABAD: The initial autopsy of the journalist Khawar Hussain, whose body was found in his car, has indicated that he died by suicide, police said on Sunday.Hussain, a young journalist associated with a private news channel, was found dead in his car in mysterious circumstances Saturday night on Hyderabad Road in Sanghar, SSP Sanghar Abid Baloch told reporters. As per the initial post-mortem report, the bullet recovered from his head was fired from his licensed pistol. “The evidence so far indicates suicide,” a civil surgeon…
A view of Afghanistan’s Band-e-Amir National Park. — AFPOver four decades of war, Afghanistan wielded limited control over five major river basins that flow across its borders into downstream neighbouring nations.But as Taliban authorities swept to power and tightened their grip on the country, they have pushed for Afghanistan’s water sovereignty, launching infrastructure projects to harness precious resources in the arid territory. Dams and canals have sparked tensions with neighbouring states, testing the Taliban government’s efforts to build strong regional ties, as they remain largely isolated on the global stage since their 2021 takeover.At the same time, the region is…