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Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim. — AFP/FileWhile vowing to continue his domestic and franchise cricket, all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced retirement from international cricket.In a message to his fans and supporters, Wasim said wearing the green jersey had been unforgettable for him but after much deliberation he had decided to call it a day. “After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket. Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the greatest honor of my life, and every moment wearing the green jersey has been unforgettable,” he said in a post on X.“Your unwavering support,…

‘One Tree Hill’ reboot is in works with Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton at the forefront Sophia Bush is soaking up her time working on the One Tree Hill reboot she’s helming with the help of Hilarie Burton. Bush talked about the reboot during her appearance on Glee alumni Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz’s podcast And That’s What You REALLY Missed. “I will say is it has been the most inclusive process,” Bush said. “And that is something I really cherish.”Bush, who played the stylish Brooke Davis in the hit show, explained: “What’s been really special is to be able to be…

Indian healthcare professionals participating in the 13th Saarc ENT (Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery) Congress in Karachi on Friday commended Pakistan’s exceptional hospitality and the high regard shown to visitors. Describing Pakistan as just as safe as any Indian city, the doctors called for greater collaboration between Indian and Pakistani healthcare specialists, which they said could benefit the region, transcending political barriers. “No nation can match Pakistanis in hospitality. They respect and care for their guests to a degree that makes us feel overwhelmed,” said Dr KP Morwani, a highly regarded ENT surgeon from Mumbai.Dr Morwani, who described himself as a “Sindhi…

Dry weather expected across Pakistan for next week; PMD Hot and dry weather is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and most of Pakistan from Tuesday night through Thursday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Continental winds are affecting most parts of the country, which will lead to hot and dry conditions in these areas. In the southern parts, gusty winds are likely. For Wednesday, Islamabad and Rawalpindi are expected to have a maximum temperature of 33-35°C, and on Thursday, it will be slightly cooler at 32-34°C. Over the last 24 hours, hot and dry weather also prevailed in these cities.…

President for increasing cooperation among the universities President said while talking to DG ICESCO Dr Salim M. Al Malik.He urged the universities of Islamic world to enhance collaboration.Dr.Arif Alvi highlighted the need for focusing on cyber security.ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for increasing cooperation among the universities of Islamic countries to promote research, and support cultural and educational institutions.He urged the universities of Islamic world to enhance collaboration in the areas of water resource management, environment related issues, science and technology and artificial intelligence to make fast decisions and accelerate the process of development.The President made…

Court orders to release Chaudhry Parvez Elahi LAHORE: Banking Criminal Court of Lahore on Saturday ordered to release Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from jail, Bol News reported.The court issued the order after son of the PTI president, Rasikh Elahi submitted cash bonds worth Rs0.5 million.The Federal Investigation Agency prosecutor, Manam Bashir objected to the bail bonds saying that the bonds could not be accepted as the one submitting them was the suspect’s real son.The prosecutor said the guarantor Rasikh Elahi himself was a suspect. He asked if one suspect could give guaranty for another suspect.…

Apple rolls out iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2: What’s new? After months of speculation, Apple has officially released iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 for supported iPhone and iPad models. The release follows a beta testing phase and introduces exciting new features and improvements.Siri Gets SmarterA standout update is Siri’s integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, enabling it to handle more complex tasks. Users can now sign in with their ChatGPT account for additional features, enhancing Siri’s functionality.Enhanced Camera FeaturesThe camera update includes advanced object and location recognition, now integrated with Google Search and ChatGPT for interactive photography. Apple has also introduced a…

Representational image shows a health worker administering polio drops to a child during a vaccination campaign on August 7, 2023. — AFPCases are from Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Jacobabad, Sukkur.Sukkur reports its first polio case, says National EOC.Over 60% of affected children lacked routine immunisation doses.KARACHI: Pakistan has confirmed four new cases of polio, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 63, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).The cases were reported in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Jacobabad, and Sukkur, marking the first polio case recorded in Sukkur. The EOC highlighted that this is the ninth case…

American Pakistani Democrat Dr Saud Anwar Address Connecticut Senate. — Dr Anwar’s websiteAmerican-Pakistani State Senator Dr Saud Anwar has revealed his winning secret. He is the only person of Pakistani heritage elected consecutively for a fourth term to the Connecticut Senate. In an exclusive interview, Dr Anwar explained his political journey. No doubt, he took a different path in 2011 when he was elected as a member of South Windsor’s Town Council. However, the doctor didn’t leave the practice he loved most. The soft-spoken Dr Anwar said: “If you are in a medical profession, you naturally want to help people around…

A close-up photo of the 50,000-year-old hand axe. — Worthing Museum and Art Gallery/fileA then six-year-old boy found a strange rock on a beach in Sussex, England and didn’t tell anyone for the next three years, having lost track of it. The rock has now been identified as a 50,000-year-old Neanderthal hand axe.Curator of archaeology and social history at Worthing Theatres and Museum James Sainbury received an email from the mother of the boy named Ben about the rock, he did not expect the object to be something out of the ordinary, he told Live Science. “I get emails like…