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Internet services disrupted across Pakistan due to submarine cable fault The Minister of State for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima, confirmed a significant disruption in internet services across Pakistan caused by a fault in the international submarine cable system, AAE-1. The fault has affected approximately 1,000 gigabytes per second of data traffic, leading to a substantial slowdown in online connectivity nationwide. To address the issue, authorities have rerouted 630 gigabytes per second of data through alternative pathways, with an additional 200 gigabytes per second expected to be redirected soon. The IT Ministry assured citizens that efforts are being made to restore…
Al-Qaradawi’s family seeks Lebanese PM’s intervention to prevent his deportation to Egypt, fearing risks to his life.The family of Egyptian opposition activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi has called on Lebanese authorities to immediately release him, as fears grow that he will be deported to Egypt, where he is wanted by the law. Al-Qaradawi’s family members issued a press release on Sunday saying that they had sent a letter to Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati asking him to intervene in the case of the Egyptian poet and writer, who is also a Turkish citizen and lives with his family in Istanbul. “As…
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him…
An open manhole is seen during some maintenance work in this undated image. — Reuters/FileKARACHI: In a tragic incident, a six-year-old boy died after falling into an open manhole in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony on Sunday, confirmed police and his family.Ibad was playing near a marriage hall when he suddenly fell in an uncovered gutter and drowned, the police said, adding that his body was retrieved from a drain passing under the Korangi bridge, around two kilometres away from the site of the tragedy. The victim was a resident of the Kala Pul area and arrived at his uncle’s house…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department in Washington, U.S. October 14, 2021. — Reuters Blinken’s trip likley to be his final ahead of Trump’s inauguration.US diplomat may face criticism from S Korean left for visit: export. Blinken to seek to preserve trilateral cooperation with Japan.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opened a visit to crisis-riven South Korea where he will seek delicately to encourage continuity with the policies, but not tactics, of the impeached president.Blinken arrived in the snow-covered capital on what will likely be his final trip as the top US diplomat before President-elect…
A Gingko biloba tree on a central square in Strasbourg, eastern France, November 25, 2022. — AFPIn the first three seconds after the nuclear bomb “Little Boy” was dropped over Hiroshima by the Allied powers in 1945, temperatures spiked to 7,000°F from ground zero to as far as two miles.Any form of life within the radius of the detonation succumbed to their deaths instantly. Even buildings melted and the city turned to ash as the fire roared in Hiroshima, according to Forbes. What survived the blast, however, is a resilient story of six Ginkgo biloba trees growing just about a…
A combo of actor Neelam Muneer and her husband as wedding festivities continue in Dubai. — Instagram/@neelammuneerkhanAfter creating a buzz across social media, renowned showbiz star Neelam Muneer expressed sheer joy via a heartfelt message and released fresh photos of her wedding event on Sunday.”All these years telling my heart when the time is right,” the actor wrote on Instagram: “[…] all those hundreds of prayers finally came true!” This came two days after the actor revealed photos of her life partner as the images of the couple’s wedding photoshoot went viral on social media.In the recent images, Neelam could…
India’s Rohit Sharma (left) and Virat Kohli. — AFP/File SYDNEY: India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the test tour of Australia.The tourists went down 3-1 in the series after losing the fifth Test by six wickets on Sunday to relinquish the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. Regular Test captain Rohit was rested for the match at his own request after poor returns in the second, third and fourth matches, while Kohli made 17 and six in…
K-pop group Ateez reveal their best fashion momentsMega popular K-pop group Ateez sat down for an interview with People where they revealed their best fashion moments as well as their favourite tour memories. The group had had a jam-packed year as they wrapped up their U.S. tour and the release of their mini album Golden Hour Pt.2 along with the viral music video Ice On My Teeth. Discussing their new gangster concept, group member Yunho stated, “I’m really excited to show a concept with the new ‘Yunho’ and share an even wider range of looks and vocal tones.”Debating which member…
This representational image shows plastic bags. — AFP/FileThe federal government has decided to strictly enforce a complete ban on plastic bags across the Islamabad Capital Territory, according to a letter issued on Sunday.The Ministry of Climate Change wrote to federal ministries and relevant departments, urging that the implementation of the ban on polythene bags be expedited. According to the letter, the ministry imposed a complete ban on polythene bags in 2019 and subsequently announced the Single-Use Plastic (prohibition) Regulation 2023. “All relevant authorities/ministries are, therefore, requested to ensure strict compliance with these regulations in both letter and spirit,” the notification added. Last…