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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…

PTI decides to file petition in SC against postponing polls in Punjab Barrister Ali Zafar will file a petition in the SC tomorrow.A contempt of court plea will also be filed against Governor KP.Fawad Chaudhry said PTI will hold a power show on March 25.LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) has decided to file a petition against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for postponing elections in Punjab.Addressing a press conference, senior PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar said Barrister Ali Zafar will file a plea in the Supreme Court (SC) tomorrow. They said President Dr. Arif Alvi had…

A seven-year-old girl was sexually molested in Sachal Goth. In a shocking incident, a minor seven-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Sachal Goth area near the Super Highway in Karachi. Local residents caught the perpetrator red-handed performing the immoral act and violently thrashed him. He was subsequently handed him over to the police and taken into custody. Police said the residents caught the suspect and handed him over to police after subjecting him to torture. The victim was shifted to a hospital for medical checkup. Police said that they had received an initial medical examination report stating that the…

THIS YouTube feature can automatically dub videos in other languages YouTube is reportedly upgrading its AI-powered auto-dubbing feature to better support creators of knowledge-based and informational content. This update aims to help content creators reach a global audience by breaking down language barriers using Google’s advanced AI technology, Aloud.Availability of the Auto-Dubbing FeatureThe new feature is accessible to thousands of YouTubers producing educational or informational videos as part of the YouTube Partner Program.Videos originally in English will be automatically dubbed into French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Conversely, English dubbing is available for content created in these languages.Viewers…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmaker Latif Khosa (left) and Prime Minister’s aide on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, December 12, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsSanaullah says Imran never met Shehbaz during his tenure.”Imran always wanted to hold talks with establishment.”All matters will be resolved via dialogue: PTI’s Khosa. Amid reports of meetings between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, the government has welcomed the PTI’s renewed approach to holding talks with its political rivals despite the “questionable past”. Speaking on the Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, PM’s aide on political affairs Rana Sanaullah appreciated PTI’s offer to hold talks, saying…

An undated photograph made available by the Surrey Police on December 11, 2024 shows Sara Sharif at school. — AFPSara Sharif’s father, step-mother convicted of murder on Wednesday.Trial revealed gruesome details of the abuse inflicted on victim girl.Department for Education “already taking action” on child safety.  LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called for better safeguards for home-schooled children and said there were “questions that need to be answered” after the brutal murder of a 10-year-old girl.Sara Sharif’s father and step-mother were convicted of murder on Wednesday in a trial that revealed gruesome details of the abuse inflicted…

The newly discovered ancient Egyptian temple. — Facebook/Archaeology Magazine/fileArchaeologists have found an ancient Egyptian temple hidden in a cliff face dating back around 2,100 years at the site of Athribis.Athribis is located near the modern-day city of Sohag and the team started uncovering the temple in 2022. During the excavation of the temple made of stone, the team found the remains of reliefs showing King Ptolemy VIII (reign circa 170 to 116 BC) offering sacrifices to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. The temple may have been dedicated specifically to Repit but according to an email sent by project…

Jamie Lee Curtis lifts lid on secret to 40-year marriage to Christopher GuestJamie Lee Curtis is spilling the beans on the secret to her and husband Christopher Guest’s 40-year marriageThe actress, 66, made an appearance on Today this Wednesday ahead of her 40th wedding anniversary which arrives on December 18. The conversation with show co-host Hoda Kotb turned to Curtis’ relationship with the 76-year-old This is Spinal Tap director as Kotb asked, “Do you guys just keep growing together? What is it?””You know what, it is that,” the Halloween actress began. “Ultimately, Chris wasn’t a director when I married him,…

Anrich Nortje injury came at a crucial juncture. — AFP/FileAnrich Nortje, a key South Africa pacer, has been ruled out of the white-ball series against Pakistan due to a toe injury, dealing a major blow to the Proteas.Uncapped all-rounder Dayyaan Galiem has been named as his replacement. The 27-year-old, who boasts an impressive T20 record with 46 wickets in 60 matches, was eager to make his mark on the international stage.Nortje’s injury came at a crucial juncture. The pacer had not represented South Africa since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in June, where he was the team’s standout performer…