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People beg for charity at Karachi’s New Memon Mosque during the month of Ramadan. — Reuters/FileICTD carries out survey via telephone interviews of 7,500 people.Report reveals 50 million Pakistanis gave Rs619bn in Zakat.Amount exceeds FED, BISP disbursement, 2022 development aid.Pakistanis are known for their freehand approach towards charitable causes, with several organisations operating in the country while being solely funded by public donations.However, the true extent of the charity has been revealed via a survey, according to which, as many as 50 million Pakistanis gave Rs619 billion — amounting to $2.19 billion — in 2024 in terms of Zakat. Zakat is…

Yassine Cheuko, bodyguard of Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi, walks on the field before the second half against Al-Nassr at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 1, 2024. — ReutersLionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko said he has been banned from protecting the Argentine forward from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.Cheuko gained widespread recognition after social media videos showed him closely watching the crowd to stop potential pitch invaders from harming the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. “They don’t allow me to be on the field anymore,” the bodyguard was quoted as saying by Spanish media.”I was in Europe for…

Glen Powell’s mom addresses Sydney Sweeney dating rumorsGlen Powell’s mom just addressed the reports of her son and his former co-star, Sydney Sweeney dating.These rumors stemmed from when the Anyone But You stars were seen at a wedding rehearsal dinner last week, which led many to believe that the two might be together. However, Cyndy Powell, Glen’s mom, has shut down rumors of her son dating the 27-year-old actress. “They’re definitely not together,” she told the Daily Mail.Describing the swirling speculations as “silly” she revealed that Glen and Syndney are simply “really close friends” clarifying that there is “nothing going…

London, United Kingdom – Outraged by the onslaught on Palestinians in Gaza, a group of volunteers in the fashionable London borough of Camden urged the local council last year to stop investing in companies with ties to Israel. The petition, led by the Camden Friends of Palestine group and signed by more than 4,200 residents, was an act of grassroots activism in one of the most symbolic constituencies in the country. During last year’s general election, Keir Starmer, the British prime minister, held onto his seat of Holborn and St Pancras, a Labour Party stronghold which includes most of Camden.…

Dubai: «Gulf» Saeed Mohammed Al -Tayer, Managing Director, CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, revealed that the authority has achieved a great achievement in improving the efficiency of electricity and water production by 43.61% in 2024 compared to 2006, equivalent to a total decrease in carbon dioxide emissions by a cumulative amount of 104 million tons between 2006 and 2024, and equivalent to cultivating 527 million trees To absorb this amount of carbon dioxide emissions. Al -Tayer pointed out that this improvement in the efficiency of electricity and water production contributed to the authority’s achievement of significant financial savings.…

An undated image of Punjab Police’s SP Aisha Butt. — Facebook@PunjabPolicePakistanOfficial/FileLAHORE: In a positive development towards recognising women’s role, contributions, and services to society, Punjab Police’s SP Aisha Butt has been chosen to receive the ‘Excellence in Performance Award’ 2025.The award, conferred by the International Association of Women Police, recognises SP Butt’s “distinguished service and commitment to policing”. “On behalf of our members, the Board of Directors and the Recognition Committee, congratulations on receiving the highly competitive global recognition,” reads the letter issued by IAWP President Julia Jaeger. — Facebook@PunjabPolicePakistanOfficialThe award, given every year to a female police officer from…

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan speaks in the post-match conference after the defeat in the second ODI against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on April 2, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan offered his reflections after the team’s 84-run loss to New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Park on Wednesday.In the post-match presentation, Rizwan acknowledged the challenges his team faced, saying: “It is sore, but it’s part of the game. We didn’t do well today. We didn’t utilise the swing effectively, and New Zealand bowled very well.”  “Later on, Faheem…

Keanu Reeves set to return for ‘John Wick 5’Keanu Reeves would be dominating the screens as John Wick once again!The iconic actor is set to reprise his role as the vengeful hitman for the newly announced John Wick 5, putting end to rumors that the audience loved character died in part four. Adam Fogelson, the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair made the exciting news public at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.The previous director for John Wick’s four installments, Chad Stahelski, would be returning to helm the fifth part of the series that has grossed more than 1 billion dollars worldwide.In a…

NewsFeedThe UN dismissed Israel’s assertion that there was enough food in Gaza to last for a long period of time as “ridiculous”, after all 25 UN-run bakeries in the enclave were forced to close due to Israel’s ongoing, month-long blockade of supplies.Published On 2 Apr 20252 Apr 2025

ABU DHABI/The Abu Dhabi Authority for Registration and Licensing “Adra”, the arm of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi for the Development and Organization of the Business Sector, received 2297 complaints, regarding the services and products provided by commercial establishments since the beginning of this year 2025. Muhammad Munif Al -Mansouri, Acting Director of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Registration and Licensing “Adra”, said in a statement to the Emirates News Agency “WAM”, that the authority receives the authority. Complaints are He explained that providing easy channels to file complaints and solve them in a satisfactory manner comes…