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Parvez Elahi back in custody soon after release in graft case

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi was rearrested shortly after being released in a case relating to irregularities in the Lahore Master Plan 2050 project by an anti-corruption court in the Punjab capital city, said his counsel Rana Intezar Hussain on Sunday. After hearing arguments from both sides, the anti-corruption court (ATC) judge discharged Elahi in the graft case and ordered to release him, his lawyer said. Citing the officials, the counsel said that Elahi — the former Punjab chief minister — was rearrested this time in a terrorism case…

Asia Cup 2023: Muhammed Siraj wins hearts by gifting prize money to hardworking groundsmen

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Indian pacer Muhammed Siraj not only won the final of the Asia Cup 2023 with his outstanding spell but also the hearts of the people by giving away his man-of-the-match prize money to the ground staff at the R.Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo. The 29-year-old pacer was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 6-21 in seven overs and was awarded a prize money of $5000 which he donated to the Sri Lankan ground staff for their constant hard work during the Asian event. Talking in a…

Thousands on New York streets demanding action on climate change ahead of UNGA sessions

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As the effects of climate change continue to take a toll on human lives with extreme weather conditions all around the world, a large number of people rushed to the streets in New York Sunday with a demand to cease the use of fossil fuels — driving force behind global warming — as the session of United Nation General Assembly is set to start this month.   Covering a number of city blocks, protesters from some over 600 organisations and groups carried signs reading “Biden, end fossil fuels,” “Fossil fuels are…

Justice Isa-led full court agrees to live telecast practice law hearing

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ISLAMABAD: The full court proceedings on a set of petitions challenging the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023 today (Monday) will be telecast live. The decision was made in the full court meeting ahead of the hearing on the petitions, sources confirmed to Geo News, adding that five cameras are being installed in courtroom number one. Four cameras have also been installed in the visitors’ gallery and one is installed for the lawyers’ rostrum in front of the judges’ docks. The law under scrutiny deals with the powers of the…

Bromance resumes as Donald Trump delighted to be praised by Vladimir Putin

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As Russian President Vladimir Putin supported Donald Trump’s position that he could resolve the “burning issues within several days” including the war in Ukraine, the former US president was delighted to hear that it made the Mocow’s leader happy saying it meant “what I’m saying is right”. Russia’s third-time President while speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, said last week that he heard, “Trump saying he will resolve all burning issues within several days, including the Ukrainian crisis. We cannot help but feel happy about it.” Donald Trump…

Raja Riaz joins PML-N ahead of general elections

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With the general elections having come closer in the country, seasoned politician and former leader of the opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Raja Riaz formally joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after meeting with the party’s supremo Nawaz Sharif in London on Saturday. Talking to journalists before his meeting with the PML-N leadership in London, Riaz hinted at contesting the upcoming general elections from Faisalabad. He said that the matter would be discussed with the PML-N supremo and clarified, “It is not necessary that a decision [in this regard]…

BTS Jin surprises fans with video update amid military service, hints at band reunion

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BTS Jin, who is currently serving his mandatory military service, surprised fans with an impromptu livestream on Friday. The musician shared the video on BangtanTV’s YouTube channel which also featured cameos from Jungkook and V. As Jin was greeting his fans, he was interrupted by a door closing to which he said, “Jungkook just popped in and left.” He then went on talking about the month, “September is the month when even horses gain weight. A season when the sky is high…” He also asked fans to wear coats and…

UAW strike: US auto workers launch first-ever joint action for wage hikes

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has initiated a targeted strike at three major auto factories in the United States, bringing production to a halt at Detroit’s “Big Three” for the first time in the US auto industry.  The UAW strike began just after midnight on Friday following failed last-minute negotiations before the contract’s expiration.  Approximately 12,700 workers participated in the UAW strike, which is just a fraction of the 150,000 auto workers represented by the UAW. However, the union has indicated that it may expand the strike if the…

WhatsApp not introducing ads, boss Will Cathcart says

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The head of WhatsApp refuted a Financial Times (FT) report on Friday that claimed the messaging service, which is owned by Meta Platforms, was considering the addition of adverts to boost revenue. Will Cathcart addressed the issue on Elon Musk-owned X, formerly known as Twitter while reposting the report by FT and saying: “This @FT story is false. We aren’t doing this.”  According to FT sources that are familiar with the situation, Meta’s teams were debating whether to display advertisements in WhatsApp chat lists with contacts, but no decisions have been made.  The report also suggested…