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Largest sea reptile ‘finally’ discovered
he massive Ichthyosaur lived in the Late Triassic era and may have reached lengths of up to 80 feet (25 metres). According to a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, an Ichthyosaur species that was just discovered might be the largest marine reptile ever discovered. The study, carried out by Dean R Lomax and colleagues at the Universities of Bristol and Manchester in the United Kingdom, offers important new perspectives on the characteristics of marine life in the prehistoric era. An Ichthyosaur jawbone from Somerset, UK’s Westbury Mudstone…
Pakistani Karting champion Enaam Ahmed wins historic victory against India
LONDON/DUBAI: Karting champion Enaam Ahmed has made history as he achieved Pakistan’s first-ever top 4 finish at the Nations Cup during the Dubai 12-Hour Endurance Karting Race. Ahmed, the driving force behind team Pakistan, also delivered a resounding victory over arch-rivals India, with a staggering 9-lap lead. Ahmed led his team to an extraordinary performance on the demanding circuit, outpacing over thirty competitors and making history for Pakistan in the world of karting. Maz Chughtai’s strategic prowess and unwavering focus propelled team Pakistan to new heights, earning them a well-deserved…
Elon Musk loves robots but his vision faces big challenge
Elon Musk pulled off a classic move again amid Tesla facing some big challenges. Musk — who is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla — unveiled his “new” vision for the electric vehicle manufacturer on the earnings call. Tesla is currently concentrating on developing an AI-powered fleet of robotaxis for ride-hailing, made up of both new “Cybercabs” and pre-existing autonomous vehicles that Tesla owners can dispatch whenever they like, according to Gizmodo. “Think of it as a combination of Airbnb and Uber,” said the 52-year-old said on Tesla’s earnings call Tuesday. …
Woman driver ‘nabbed’ for ramming car into Motorway police
ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi police department confirmed on Wednesday that the accused woman driver, who ran over Motorway Police personnel at a toll plaza, was arrested and booked. The entire incident was filmed and posted on social media, showing her arguing in an abusive manner with the Motorway Police officer for being pulled over for speeding. She later fled the scene through a broken toll plaza barrier and drove her car over an officer standing in front of the vehicle, leaving him injured. The video went viral two days ago and…
Daily Metro Times-24 April 2024
Global military spending reached $2.4 trillion after 7% hike in 2023
STOCKHOLM: The global military spending witnessed a significant 7% hike to reach $2.43 trillion in 2023 amid various ongoing conflicts that continue to fuel the demand for military hardware. According to the Sweden-based Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the United States (US) and China reported the highest military expenditure last year. Nan Tian, a senior researcher at SIPRI’s Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme, has warned that nations remain at the risk of an “action-reaction spiral” in the prevailing geopolitical, security turmoil despite the steps taken towards prioritisation of military…
PTI cries foul in by-polls, announces nationwide protests
Terming the entire exercise of Sunday’s by-elections on 21 national and provincial seats “fraudulent”, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced organising a nationwide protest against “by-poll rigging” on Friday (April 26). PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan, addressing a press conference alongside other leaders including Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza, termed the by-elections “fraudulent” — a major electoral event after the February 8 nationwide polls. He also alleged the suspension of internet and mobile services was one of the tactics for “rigging” the electoral process. Khan also claimed…
PML-N terms by-elections satisfactory as PTI alleges rigging
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has termed the Sunday’s by-elections satisfactory while the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) alleged that “rigging tactics” were employed in the by-polls. Speaking on Geo News programme Naya Pakistan, PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said that the voter turnout of today’s by-elections is a “big message” for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). “PTI voters have not come out today [during by-elections],” Sanaullah claimed while speaking on Geo News programme Naya Pakistan, adding that his party was satisfied with the poll results and had always accepted the election outcomes. Calling upon political parties…
PAK vs NZ: Visitors level series by seven-wicket victory over Green Shirts
New Zealand made a comeback in third of the five-match T20I series against Pakistan by successfully chasing the 179-run target via steady batting resistance led by Mark Chapman’s 87 off 42. The series is now level at 1-1 with two matches remaining in Lahore. The matches are scheduled on April 25 and 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium. New Zealand had a great start to the 179-run target with openers Tim Robinson (28) and Tim Seifert (21), scoring 42 runs for the first wicket. The home side looked to stage a…