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Security forces shoot four terrorists dead in Tank gunfight: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI: The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) shared on Monday that armed forces have gunned down four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Tank district. The military’s media wing said the security forces conducted the IBO last night in Tank on a tip-off about presence of terrorists. The ISPR said, “Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location as a result of which four terrorists were sent to hell.” It said the security forces recovered weapons and ammunition as well from the terrorists who were involved in numerous terrorist activities in…

IHC rubbishes ‘contemptuous’ social media campaign against Justice Babar Sattar

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ISLAMABAD: Expressing its annoyance over a “false, malicious and contemptuous social media campaign” against Justice Babar Sattar, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Sunday clarified that the judge has never had any nationality other than that of Pakistan. In a statement on Sunday, the IHC’s public relations officer said that as a part of the “false” campaign, the judge’s confidential information was posted and shared on social media platforms which included travel documents of Sattar, his wife and kids. Details provided in tax returns regarding his properties were also being…

Here’s Princess Kate, Prince William’s anniversary plans

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Prince William and the Princess of Wales are preparing to commemorate a significant occasion in a manner that differs greatly from their usual celebrations following Kate’s cancer diagnosis. Their 13th wedding anniversary falls on April 29th. Nonetheless, according to a royal commentator, the Waleses will adjust their typical celebration plans in light of Kate’s health condition. Richard Fitzwilliams said: “They will undoubtedly be celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary privately. “This year will be very different from previous years as Catherine is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after recovering from abdominal surgery.” Prince…

Largest sea reptile ‘finally’ discovered

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Global military spending reached $2.4 trillion after 7% hike in 2023

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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…