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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…

Newly-appointed interim red-ball head coach Aqib Javed (right) and former coach Jason Gillespie. — PCB/Reuters/FileNeilsen’s contract expired after Pakistan’s Australia tour. Gillespie says decision taken due to personal reasons. Decision to not renew Neilsen’s contract leaves him frustrated. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Aqib Javed as interim red-ball head coach following the resignation of Jason Gillespie ahead of South Africa Test series, the cricket governing board confirmed in a statement on Thursday.Gillespie’s decision came after the PCB decided against renewing red-ball assistant coach Tim Nielsen’s contract, prompting the latter to take early retirement, sources told Geo News earlier today. In a statement,…

Jim Carrey wants to play ‘Grinch’ on single conditionAhead of Christmas, Jim Carrey shares that he wants to return to his hit character, Grinch, but he has a condition for that.In a chat with Comic Book, the How the Grinch Stole Christmas star says, “Oh, gosh, you know, if we could figure out the Grinch,” adding, “The thing about it is, on the day, I do that with a ton of makeup and can hardly breathe. It was an extremely excruciating process.” He continues, “The children were in my mind all the time. ‘It’s for the kids. It’s for the…

The picture shows a thermometer. — AFP/File LONDON: The UK weather service forecast Thursday that 2025 would likely be among the top three warmest years globally, falling just behind the record-breaking temperatures set in the past months.According to the Meteorological Office’s 2025 forecast, average global temperatures next year will be 1.29 to 1.53°C above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900), slightly cooler than in 2024 and 2023. The Met also said 2024 was expected to be the warmest year on record, confirming findings released this week by Europe’s climate monitor Copernicus.The reports come at the end of a year in which rich and poor…

Karachi weather update: Partial cold wave and cool nights expected Karachi is currently experiencing a mild cold wave, with nights expected to remain cool and dry throughout the week, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.Last night was recorded as the coldest of the season so far, with the temperature dropping to 12.7°C. The humidity level in the air stood at 35%, adding to the chilly weather.For today, the daytime temperature in Karachi is expected to range between 28°C and 30°C. Winds are blowing from the west at a speed of 8 km/h, keeping the weather pleasant.The Met Office has also…

Imran Khan demands early release of Azhar Mashwani   Chairman PTI Imran Khan said “Enough is enough.He said today Azhar Mashwani was abducted from Lahore.Earlier, Senator Shibli Faraz and Omar Sultan were badly beaten.LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister Imran Khan demanded for immediate release of Azhar Mashwani.In his Twitter message, Imran Khan said “Enough is enough. Police in Punjab and Islamabad are breaking all laws with impunity as they target PTI. Today Azhar Mashwani was abducted in the afternoon from Lahore and his whereabouts are unknown. On March 18 Senator Shibli Faraz and Omar…

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…