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Karachi set for three more days of heatwave conditions Light morning drizzles across various parts of Karachi, including Orangi Town, Lyari, Saddar, and Clifton, offered brief relief from the ongoing heatwave on Sunday.The weather remained partly cloudy, slightly lowering temperatures after a week of intense heat. The Met Department reported drizzle in several areas, including SITE, Jahangir Road, and Defense, with intermittent light rain in surrounding regions.Despite this temporary cooling effect, the weather is expected to stay hot and dry over the next 24 hours. The Met Department predicts that the maximum temperature will range between 36 and 38 degrees…

Punjab Govt decides to constitute commission to probe IK’s murder attack allegations Mohsin Naqvi said Govt want to ensure investigation.He said strict action will be taken under any circumstance.LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Government has decided to constitute a commission to probe Imran Khan’s murder attack allegations.In his Twitter message, Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi stated that the Punjab government has decided to constitute a commission to probe alleged murder attack allegations on behalf of Imran Khan.Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi further emphasized that government want to ensure that a comprehensive investigation of such grave accusations should be undertaken.Mohsin Naqvi asserted that…

A woman was allegedly raped in Margalla Hills hiking trail. Islamabad Capital Police has found no evidence of rape of a woman at one of the hiking trails of the capital’s Margalla Hills, BOL News reported.A spokesperson said the alleged incident in Trail 3 is being investigated on merit. The plaintiff’s medical report shows no evidence of rape or sexual abuse, police said.Police said the plaintiff and the accused had a consensual relationship and were friends. The spokesperson said the plaintiff is reluctant to cooperate with the police and has not provided details of the accused.Police said the Margalla hiking…

WhatsApp adds new message translation feature WhatsApp is testing a new message translation feature aimed at breaking language barriers in communication. Currently in beta for Android (version 2.24.26.9), the feature will allow users to automatically translate chat messages and channel updates directly within the app.To ensure privacy and security, all translations will be processed locally on the user’s device, maintaining WhatsApp’s commitment to end-to-end encryption. Unlike other services, no data will be shared with third-party platforms or WhatsApp’s servers.The app will also support offline translations by letting users download language packs in advance. With these packs, translations can occur without…

A man counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange shop in Peshawar, September 12, 2023. — ReutersISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has briefed the Senate on the federal ministers’ salaries, allowances, and other perks.During the Senate’s question hour, Minister Tarar provided detailed information about the salaries and allowances of parliamentarians, noting that Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) receive a monthly salary of Rs156,000. However, he clarified that no vehicles are provided to parliamentarians, with only Rs8,000 allotted monthly for utility bills.Minister Tarar also revealed that federal ministers earn a salary close to Rs200,000, with 95% of them…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers an address to the nation at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, December 12, 2024. — Reuters Lee’s remarks come day ahead of parliamentary vote on Yoon’s move.Yoon vows to “fight to end”, blaming opposition for paralysing govt.”Impeachment is fastest, most effect way to end confusion,” says Lee.SEOUL: South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said on Friday the best way to restore order in the country is to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, a day ahead of a planned parliamentary vote over Yoon’s short-lived imposition of martial law.Yoon’s move to impose military rule…

An undated image shows two of the rare fossils from the two Allosaurus displayed for auction at Christie’s in London, United Kingdom. — X/@ChristiesIncFossils from three rare dinosaurs — two Allosaurus and one Stegosaurus — fetched a staggering $15.7 million at a recent auction at Christie’s in London, United Kingdom.The skeletons of the dinosaur trio date back approximately 150 million years and were excavated from a site in Carbon County in the United States’ Wyoming, the BBC reported. After the excavation process, the fossils travelled to the capital of England in 12 crates and were meticulously rebuilt to be displayed…

Chappell Roan celebrates her first Billboard Music Awards win Chappell Roan recently won the award for Top New Artist at 2024 Billboard Music Awards.The 25-year-old singer was not present at the 31st Billboard Music Award, which was held on Thursday night, December 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, in her pre-taped acceptance speech, posted on official Instagram account of BBMAs, the Pink Pony Club hitmaker said, “This has taken a long time — to be a new artist, but it’s awesome to be recognized.” Chappell Roan took home Top New Artist at 2024 Billboard…

Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie speaks during a press conference. — Reuters/FileInsiders reveal potential reasons for Gillespie’s untimely resignation.Gillespie’s removal from selection committee caused major dissent. Naqvi refuses to meet former coach’s demand for salary increase.LAHORE: Pakistan cricket has been hit by back-to-back resignations of two head coaches as Jason Gillespie stepped down as the national red-ball trainer just days before the Test series against South Africa.Insiders have revealed the potential reasons for the untimely resignation of the veteran Australian cricketer from his duties, saying that Gillespie bowed out due to non-acceptance of his demands by the Pakistani cricket authorities.…

Taylor Swift makes record breaking history at 2024 Billboard Music AwardsTaylor Swift made record breaking history at 2024 Billboard Music Awards by becoming the most-decorated BBMA winner with a total of 49 career trophies.According to Mirror, the BBMAs, which took place Thursday night in Los Angeles, the Anti-Hero hitmaker won 10 awards including Top Artist, Top Female Artist and Top Album, making her the most-awarded artist in the show’s history. Her other wins were for Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Hot 100 songwriter, Top radio songs Artist, Top Billboard global 200 Artist, Top Billboard global (excluding…