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In a shocking incident, two teenage girls tied up their father with ropes and set him ablaze, Gujranwala police said on Tuesday.The victim, identified as Ali Akbar, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital after suffering severe burns. According to the police, a case has been registered under Section 302, 324 and 34 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and both girls, aged 16 and 12, have been arrested. Akbar, who had three marriages and 10 children, was living with his two wives and kids in a rented house. His first wife had passed away.The first information report (FIR) lodged into the…
Pakistani American Ali Sheikhani takes the oath of office as Constable for Fort Bend County, Precinct 3, Texas, marking a historic moment.—coveringkaty websiteAli Sheikhani, a prominent entrepreneur, has taken charge as Constable in US state of Texas, becoming the first Pakistani American Republican to hold this office in Fort Bend County.He represents Precinct 3.In a grand ceremony, Sheikhani raised his right hand and placed the other hand on the Holy Quran, wrapped in a green cloth (Juzdan). The family surrounded him as he vowed to fight crime and ensure the security of the people. A round of applause followed as…
The logo of Starlink, a satellite-based internet service provider owned by US billionare Elon Musk. — AFP/FileGovt to hire consultant for Starlink and LEO satellite projects.Meeting focused on aligning satellite policies with global standards.IT ministry committed to developing world-class framework. ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to hire a consultant to finalise regulations for the satellite-based company Starlink’s internet services, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, in Pakistan, it emerged on Tuesday.The development was discussed during a meeting chaired by Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, focusing on advancing satellite connectivity and technology in Pakistan. The…
South Africa’s Aiden Markram (R) plays a shot as Pakistan’s wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (L) reacts during the fourth day of the second international Test cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on January 6, 2025. — AFPPakistan have been fined 25% of their match fee and penalised five ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town.Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be five overs short of the target after…
Anna Sawai reveals who she’d vote for after Golden Globes ‘Shogun’ winJapanese actress Anna Sawai claimed the top spot at the 2025 Golden Globes for her role in the series, Shōgun.Accepting the award, Sawai revealed, “I have so much people to thank but I’m gonna keep it short, thank you to the voters for voting for me even though I would vote for Kathy Bates any day.” She made a point to express her gratitude towards the series’ writers, adding, “Thank you to our incredible writers, without a good script, it’s impossible to give a performance to our fullest, full…
On Saturday, State Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja confirmed that Starlink has officially registered in Pakistan and that its licensing process is currently in progress. This announcement came shortly after SpaceX owner Elon Musk responded to a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that the company is in discussions with the Pakistani government.In recent months, numerous enthusiasts tagged Musk, urging him to launch satellite-based internet services in Pakistan.In April 2024, the government introduced the “National Space Activities Rules 2024,” which governs space activities in Pakistan, including satellite-based services. Under these rules, space activities performed within Pakistani territory…
Roughly two billion people worldwide suffer from some form of undernutrition, raising debates among researchers and policymakers on how to improve diets and nutrition among vulnerable populations. A new study published in the journal Nature Food is challenging the conventional wisdom that the production of crop diversity by farmers (food production diversity or FPD) is the primary path to addressing nutritional deficiencies. So what’s the link between dietary diversity and the nutrition of individuals and households? And will access to markets address undernutrition? What does the new study say? The study by the Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the…
Dubai – “The Gulf”: The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai opened the design laboratory in the Facilities and Installations Department, which is the first design laboratory in a government entity to adopt a real-time generation system using artificial intelligence, in order to prepare designs for buildings, facilities and spaces according to the highest international standards. The inauguration of this laboratory comes as part of the Authority’s efforts to advance and excel in providing the best models for project designs for transportation facilities in particular and buildings in general. The laboratory contributes to presenting a clear vision and ideal divisions…
(From left to right) PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, Chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub address a joint press conference on January 7, 2024. — Geo News/screengrab The Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) has demanded “unfettered access” to jailed party founder Imran Khan to continue serious negotiations with the government.Addressing a joint press conference flanked by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub said: “During the second round of talks, our negotiation team had asked the government…