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Elon Musk’s X offers free blue checks to high-follower accounts

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The social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, has once again changed its policy regarding its blue check that is given to accounts as a sign of verification. X has announced that users with large followings will now receive a free subscription and this coveted blue check mark. This verification symbol was once exclusive to celebrities, institutions, and journalists. Later, Elon Musk restricted it to paying subscribers, leading to many losing their blue checks. However, this Wednesday, users were taken aback to see their blue ticks restored. X explained…

Eid ul Fitr 2024 holidays announced in Punjab

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has followed footsteps of the Centre to announced holidays for Eid ul Fitre as a four-day holiday was approved for offices functioning six days a week while three-day off would be given to five days a week offices. Ahead of the big festival, the provincial government issued a notification regarding the Eid holidays to all relevant departments. Yesterday, the federal government also notified the Eid holidays. As per the notification released by the Cabinet Division, the offices observing five working days a week will observe three…

Cristiano Ronaldo mocks Erik ten Hag?

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Fans of Manchester United believe that Cristiano Ronaldo made fun of Erik ten Hag when he posted on social media with the caption “happy days” soon after their defeat against Chelsea. Ten Hag’s team is still a few points out of fifth place, which might earn them a position in the Champions League for the following season, according to The Mirror. There are rumours that Ten Hag will be removed in the dugout since he has failed to build on his successful rookie season. One of the most important decisions made…

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…