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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…

A representational image shows a child playing in the dirt. — UnsplashThe next time you find your child playing in the dirt, you might want to think again before stopping them if you want them to have a strong immune system.Numerous studies indicate that playing in the dirt during childhood may play a crucial role in strengthening children’s immune system, lowering their likelihood of developing allergies or autoimmune conditions, according to Live Science. This means that it may guard against conditions in which the immune system unhelpfully reacts to allergens or to the body’s tissues.This phenomenon occurs as a child’s…

Weather updates: Karachi to witness more chilly nights ahead Karachi is set to enjoy pleasant weather with clear skies over the next 24 hours. As night approaches, temperatures are expected to drop, offering the perfect winter evening in the city. According to the Meteorological Department, Karachi recorded a minimum temperature of 16.5°C in the past 24 hours. The temperature is expected to further dip between 13°C and 15°C, bringing a fresh winter chill. Northeasterly winds are blowing gently at 6 km/h, and the humidity level is at 76%, adding to the refreshing atmosphere. So, it’s time to pull out your…