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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…

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…