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Diddy granted access to ‘discovery laptop’ in jail with exceptionsSean Diddy Combs will be allowed a laptop in jail with the restriction to only review discovery materials ahead of his May 2025 trial.Judge Arun Subramanian ruled on Thursday that the music mogul, 55, gets access to a laptop pre-loaded with discovery materials in his jail unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The laptop will not have any functionality beyond viewing the materials and can’t be utilised for taking or storing notes, per Subramanian’s Thursday order.The laptop will be made accessible to the Bad Boy Records founder “seven days…

 A customer buys medicine from a medical supply store in Karachi on February 9, 2023. — ReutersAdministration of wrong medicines lead to fatalities, says expert.Latif Shaikh points out issue posed by handwritten prescriptions. Participants call for mandatory staffing of pharmacies, hospitals.KARACHI: In a rather alarming revelation, it has come to light that 95% of pharmacies, medical stores and half of the hospitals in the country are in fact operating without a qualified pharmacist.The disclosure was made during the Medication Safety Conference in Karachi where various experts and industry professionals underscored the key issue plaguing the country’s health sector. Speaking on the occasion,…

NDMA issues weather alert for upper parts of country ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory for the upper parts of Pakistan, predicting cold weather with isolated rainfall and snowfall over the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In its advisory, the NDMA urged residents to stay informed through the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App, which provides safety guidelines. Local authorities, emergency responders, and the public have been advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions, particularly travelers in northern and hilly areas who may face slippery roads and reduced visibility. Farmers have been advised to…

Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates Zia Moheyddin Flyover at Johar Chowrangi The inauguration ceremony was attended by CM Sindh.The work on the flyover was started in October 2022.Chairman and CM congratulated the people of Gulistan-e-Jauhar.KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Zia Moheyddin Flyover constructed by the Local Government department at Johar Chowarngi to resolve the traffic jam issue of the people of the area.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister Local Govt Nasir Shah, minister Information Sharjeel Memon, Minister Social Welfare Shahla Raza, and others.Minister Local…

Rawalpindi: Over 23,000 Bikers Fined and 970 Bikes Impounded for Not Wearing Helmets Punjab Police IG directs crackdown on helmetless motorcyclists: Over 23,000 fines issued.970 motorcycles impounded for not wearing helmets, taken to police stations.30,000 motorcyclists educated on helmet importance; safety emphasized over fines.Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, has directed the Rawalpindi city traffic police (CTP) to continue their crackdown on motorcyclists who do not wear helmets. According to a press release, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), Taimur Khan, revealed that more than 23,000 motorcycle riders were fined during the enforcement campaign.As a result of the…

Infinix Becomes Most-Searched Smartphone Brand in Pakistan for 2024 Infinix, a leading smartphone brand in Pakistan, has emerged as the most searched tech brand in the country according to Google’s 2024 search trends. This milestone solidifies Infinix’s position as a top choice for tech-savvy consumers.The brand secured three positions in the top 10 search rankings, a testament to its rising popularity and commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology tailored for the youth. Among the most searched models were the Infinix NOTE 30, NOTE 40, and HOT 50 Pro, showcasing the brand’s leadership in innovation.The NOTE 30 made waves in the industry…

Representational image of Pakistani passengers on board a plane. — APP/FilePlane carrying 318 Pakistanis leaves for Islamabad. Ahsan Iqbal to receive passengers at Islamabad airport. PM Shehbaz talks to Lebanese PM for evacuation. ISLAMABAD: A special chartered plane carrying 318 Pakistanis, who were stranded in Syria due to the evolving situation and later reached Lebanon, has landed in Islamabad on Thursday.The plane left from Beirut airport earlier today.Upon their arrival in Pakistan, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, along with representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and National…

US President Joe Biden leaves after delivering remarks on the economy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, US December 10, 2024. — ReutersMoves come after Biden signed unconditional pardon for his son.President says he will take more steps in the weeks ahead.List primarily includes Americans placed under home confinement. Outgoing US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he was pardoning 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 others who were serving long prison terms.The moves come over a week after the president signed an unconditional pardon for his son Hunter.Officials said last…

The rare Roman coin seen in this undated image. — AFP/File A rare Roman coin featuring the portrait of Brutus, the assassin of statesman Julius Caesar, sold Monday at a Geneva auction for 1.98 million euros, according to organiser Numismatica Genevensis.The historic item was purchased by a “European collector following intense bidding among eight online bidders” for more than 1.83 million Swiss francs ($2.09 million), the dealer said in a statement. The coin was originally priced at more than 800,000 euros.Weighing eight grams and similar in size to a euro, it is “a piece of history” marking the last chapters…

Prince Andrew sparks another fear for the Royal Family after Virginia GiuffreExperts believe the Royal Family has a brand new fear on their hands and its all related to Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Everything has been broken down by royal commentator Andrew Lownie. In one of his chats with the Mail Online Mr Lownie explained how ‘safe’ Prince Andrew is for the Firm and started off by saying, “There have long been rumours that Andrew might write a book, and various collaborators have been suggested, but I think it is very unlikely.”“Andrew is loyal to the institution…