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ISLAMABAD: A minor domestic maid was allegedly brutally tortured at the residence of a civil judge posted in the Judicial Academy in Islamabad.According to reports, the wife of judicial officer Asim Hafeez brutally tortured 14-year-old Rizwana after accusing her of stealing jewelry. The girl was admitted to a hospital in Sargodha after being handed over to her parents.After receiving information, District Police Officer Sargodha, SP Investigation, ASP City Sargodha reached the hospital where the girl was receiving treatment.  Police said the girl was hired to work at the judge’s residence through a person named Mukhtar.The girl’s parents told police that…

WhatsApp Introduces Quick Reply Feature for Voice Messages in Beta Update WhatsApp has introduced a new quick reply feature for its beta users, aimed at making voice messaging more efficient and convenient. The messaging platform, known for its seamless communication options including texts, calls, and file sharing, continues to enhance user interaction.Quick Reply for Voice MessagesThe newly rolled-out feature enables users to respond swiftly to voice messages. While standard replies have long been available, this update adds a quick reply option specifically for voice notes, streamlining conversations and boosting efficiency.How It WorksAfter listening to a voice message, users will notice…

By MOHAMMAD ZAFAR BALOCH | PUBLISHED May 19, 2024 QUETTA: “What is the thing you like about Balochistan most?” asked Pakistani film actor and producer Adnan Siddiqui during a session at the Pakistan Literature Festival held at BUITEMS Quetta. “I like the Khoya of Balochistan,” replied satirist Anwar Maqsood. Siddiqui and the audience went silent, knowing that Balochistan doesn’t produce that specific dairy product. Siddiqui then asked, “But Khoya is a specialty of K-P and Punjab. What do you mean by that?” The witty Anwar Maqsood clarified in his satirical tone that he was referring to the “Khoya” of Balochistan,…

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressing press conference in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunwa on December 12, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsFazl asks whether president can return bill twice.”We believe act has been passed a notification should be issued.”Slams institutions, govt for “non-serious attitude”. DI KHAN: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the incumbent government to notify the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, which deals with the registration of seminaries, as the “bill has become an Act of parliament after the president returned it twice”. “If a bill is not given assent within 10 days, doesn’t it automatically…

An airplane flies over a drone during the Polar Bear Plunge on Coney Island in New York, US, January 1, 2015. — ReutersEDGEWATER: A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers.Breathless local news reports have amplified the anxious sky-gazing and wild speculation — interspersing blurry, dark clips from social media with irate locals calling for action. For weeks now, the distinctive blinking lights and whirling rotors of large unmanned aerial vehicles have been spotted across the state west of New York.But military brass, elected representatives…

Chinese runner He Jie (second right), Ethiopian Dejene Hailu Bikila (right) and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat at the finish line of the Beijing Half Marathon on April 14, 2024. — ReutersHONG KONG: A half marathon in China’s northeast province of Jilin announced an unusual selection of prizes, with first over the line winning a cow and other runners getting wild fish, geese or roosters, in a bid to attract more participants and promote local produce.The organisers of the Nong’an Taipingchi Ice and Snow half marathon on December 29 said in a WeChat post that male and female champions…

King Charles apologises to tourists during unexpected encounter in London King Charles went out of his way to speak to a group of tourists in London.As Charles was leaving St. Peter’s Church in the Notting Hill neighbourhood of London, he reportedly visited the Disasters Emergency Committee. While Charles was leaving the building, he mingled with two groups gathered outside.In a fan-filmed video, Charles apologised to the group, saying, “I’m so sorry you’re being stopped from having to get on the street.”He asked, “Are you all trying to go somewhere else today, are you?” Referencing the rainy weather, he said, “You’re…

India’s Rohit Sharma looks dejected after losing the ICC Cricket World Cup final on November 19, 2023. — ReutersNEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma’s woeful batting form is affecting his captaincy in Australia, according to former teammates Harbhajan Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara.Rohit has only one half-century in his last 12 test innings, which include eight single-digit scores, and batting in the middle order in the second test brought no relief for the opener, who managed three and six in Adelaide. Rohit missed India’s comprehensive victory in the opening test in Perth to care for his newborn son and commentators found…

Cynthia Erivo seemingly ditches Lena Waithe as she poses aloneCynthia Erivo seemingly opted not to pose with Lena Waithe together at Out Magazine’s Out100 Event which was held at NeueHouse Hollywood.As reported by MailOnline, the Wicked actress, who been quietly dating The Chi creator for almost four years, received the LGBTQAI organization’s highest honour, Icon of the Year. The British actress was presented with the trophy by Reneé Rapp who, like her, identifies as a “queer Capricorn”. Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe have been quietly dating for several years For the event, the 37-year-old actress donned a b&w-dotted Moschino SS/25 RTW…

A representational image showing the word ‘single’ written in a checkbox. — Canva Geo.tv illustration Hi Haya,I’m in my early 20s and facing a very strange issue. Most of my friends are either dating or are committed in relationships. I, however, am single and just not interested in being in a relationship right now.My goals are more focused on my career, which I solely want to work on. But some of my friends think it is something I should not be so invested into. They make me feel bad about choosing to be single, not dating or being in a…