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Eid ul Fitr 2024 holidays announced

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As the holy month of Ramadan going to conclude in a few days, the federal government has announced holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, commencing from April 10. As per the official announcement on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved holidays from April 10 (Wednesday) to 13 (Saturday). The Met Office on Monday predicted that the first day of Eid ul Fitr would fall on April 10 as the Shawwal moon was expected to be sighted on April 9. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the crescent would…

Saudi mega futuristic project Neom attracting foreigners

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Saudi Crown Prince MBS’s dream project, ‘The Line’, is still a work in progress, but it has already caught the eye of many foreigners. They are not just watching from the sidelines; they are eager to call it home. Global property consultancy Knight Frank’s inaugural Destination Saudi report reveals that nearly a third of expats based in Saudi Arabia are interested in buying a home in Neom, the trillion-dollar megacity that is the brainchild of the Crown Prince. This futuristic project has emerged as the top choice for expats. Neom…

Imran claims judge in Nikkah case pressured to pronounce verdict before celebrating son’s valima

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Former prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that a judge who sentenced him and his spouse in un-Islamic nikkah case was “pressured” to pronounce a verdict of the case before celebrating his son’s valima. His remarks came a day after the Supreme Court of Pakistan took suo motu notice of the IHC judges’ letter to the Supreme Judicial Council seeking to probe the alleged interference of intelligence agencies in judicial affairs. Last month, the IHC judges — Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar…

England sees record-breaking rainfall over 18 months till March

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England has witnessed a record-breaking amount of rainfall over the past 18 months, from October 2022 to March 2024, according to new figures issued by the UK’s Met Office.   A whopping 1,695.9mm of rain has fallen, making it the wettest 18-month period since records began in 1836 in the country. This is more rain than any 18-month period since England started keeping track in 1836.  The record beats the previous one set just a month earlier, which saw 1,680.2mm of rain from September 2022 to February 2024. The third highest…

Donald Trump snubbed: Judge expands gag order in hush money case

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The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial has extended a gag order to include the court and the Manhattan district attorney’s family members. The court order comes after the former president made remarks about the judge’s daughter. The Manhattan district attorney’s office requested the judge broaden the gag order. They wanted Donald Trump to be prevented from making comments about family members of the judicial people involved in the case. The prosecutors asked Judge Juan Merchan to clarify that Trump is not allowed to make public statements about family…

PTI hails Toshakhana case relief, says bids to break Khan failed miserably

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KARACHI: Rauf Hassan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson, on Monday said the suspension of Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi sentence in the Toshakhana case by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), was a positive development, and hopefully more good news were in store for the party founder. “All the efforts to undermine Imran Khan physically and politically fell flat on their face,” he said in a statement, hoping the country would soon break free from the clutches of fascism. According to Hassan, the sentence of the founder of PTI…

Zooey Deschanel refutes nepotism claims: Success not due to famous father

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Zooey Deschanel, renowned for her role in New Girl, refutes accusations of nepotism, asserting that her illustrious Hollywood parents, including six-time Oscar nominee father Caleb Deschanel, did not pave an easy path for her in the film and TV industry.  The actress has faced recent criticism, being labeled a ‘nepo baby,’ a term denoting individuals who benefit from familial connections, granting them exclusive access to coveted opportunities.  Deschanel, celebrated for his cinematographic work on iconic films such as The Lion King, The Patriot, and The Passion of the Christ, along with credits in cinematic classics like The…

US police issues alert for car drivers, beware

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United States (US) police have warned drivers returning from Canada, to be aware of thieves trying to steal their cars, PC Mag reported. According to Vermont law enforcement, many car drivers have found hidden AirTags inside their vehicles, upon returning back from Canada via road. The police believe the Air Tags are placed with the intention of eventually stealing the cars. Ryan McLiverty a cyber analyst with the Vermont Intelligence Center, said: “They could be identifying vehicles that could be stolen and shipped abroad as part of a car theft ring.” McLiverty…