Year: 2023
X users report global outage: monitoring site
SAN FRANCISCO: Tens of thousands of global users of X on Thursday reported problems using the Elon Musk-owned social network. Reports of the platform´s troubles began spiking just before 0600 GMT on monitoring site Downdetector. “User reports indicate problems at X (Twitter),” the site said. Timelines on the platform were emptied and no new posts visible, although the twitter.com site was available. With no way to post on X, social media users published updates about the outage on rivals including Facebook, Threads, and Reddit. The platform resumed service for users…
Prague shooting: At least 15 killed, scores injured at Charles University
A man at Prague’s Charles University shot dead at least 15 people and wounded numerous others before the police “eliminated” him, the authorities said on Thursday. Panic ensued from the violence in the historic core of the Czech Republic city, prompting a major police response and advisories to stay indoors, reported AFP. The Charles University’s Faculty of Arts, located close to popular tourist destinations including the Charles Bridge from the fourteenth century, is where the shooting took place. “At the moment I can say there are 11 dead people on the scene…
ECP extends deadline to file nomination papers till Dec 24
Following demands by several political parties, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday extended the nomination papers filing date by two days till December 24. In a statement on Friday, the electoral said the candidates can now file nomination papers till December 24 as the deadline has been extended by two days. The political parties can also submit a priority list for reserved seats till December 24, it added. The electoral body said the scrutiny for nomination papers will be held from Dec 25 till Dec 30. Earlier, the…
Daily Metro Times-21 December 2023
Daily Metro Times-20 December 2023
Pakistan dealt major setback as pacer Khurram Shahzad suffers injury
Pakistan’s fast bowler Khurram Shahzad suffered an injury just a few days ahead of the second Test match against Australia scheduled to be played on December 26 in Melbourne. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, Khurram complained of discomfort in his left side during the first Test which took place in Perth. “Following his complaint, after the Test match, Khurram was sent for an MRI scan,” said the PCB, adding that further details will be shared in due course after the medical panel assesses…
PM Modi breaks silence on Sikh leader assassination plot allegations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has for the first time responded to allegations of a Sikh leader’s assassination on US soil, saying he will look into “any evidence” in this regard. In an exclusive interview with Financial Times, Indian PM Modi sought to play down the diplomatic impact of a US indictment last month that claimed Indian government official was also involved in the planning. “If someone gives us any information, we would definitely look into it,” Modi said. “If a citizen of ours has done anything good or bad, we…
COAS Asim Munir says Pakistan ‘eschews bloc politics’
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has outlined Pakistan’s approach towards maintaining relations with friendly countries, saying that the country seeks balanced ties and eschews bloc politics, according to the military’s media wing. The army chief made these remarks in a candid discussion with members of prominent US think tanks and media during his official visit to Washington, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The COAS said that Pakistan is a country of consequence both from geopolitical and geoeconomic perspectives and wishes to develop itself…