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  • Imran Khan might be in trouble

    Imran Khan might be in trouble

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will be formally charged with contempt of court on Thursday, September 22, after he failed to submit an unconditional apology in contempt of court proceedings against him for passing controversial remarks against Additional District and Sessions Judge, Zeba Chaudhry.

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a circular stated that the proceedings of the case will start at 2:30pm, during which a larger bench of the IHC will frame the charges against Khan.

    “A 15-member legal team of Imran Khan, 15 law officers from the office of the attorney-general and advocate-general will be allowed to enter the courtroom,” read the circular.

    “[The] Islamabad administration and police will make security arrangements to maintain decorum in court,” it added.

    “Imran Khan’s response was unsatisfactory,” said IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah, in the last hearing.

    Justice Minal­lah observed that Khan’s replies to the court’s show-cause notice appeared to be “Justifying contempt of the judiciary” and showed “No remorse or regret”.

    Expressing his disappointment in the response given by Khan to the court, which was the second of its kind, the court asked: “Even after the court’s input on the matter, this is the response submitted?”

    “It seems you want to fight this case […] and do not realise that the case against you is extremely seriously,” noted Justice Minallah.

    Declaring subordinate judiciary a ‘red line’, IHC CJ Minallah warned the PTI chairman that threatening a district judge is a more serious offence than threatsning a Supreme Court justice.

  • Senior Indian comedian Raju Srivastava Passes Away at 58

    Senior Indian comedian Raju Srivastava Passes Away at 58

    After battling for life for 42 days, renowned Indian comedian Raju Srivastava has been declared dead today. He had been in a hospital for a while and during this time, we heard several speculations going viral all over the internet. Ever since Raju was admitted for treatment, fans across the country were praying for his health but sadly, he is more between us.

    For the unversed, Raju had collapsed in a gym after working out. He was reportedly running on a treadmill. Post that incident, the 58-year-old stand-up comedian complained about chest pain and was immediately admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on 10th August.

    The comedian had been taken to hospital and put on life-support after experiencing chest pain and collapsing while working out at the gym.

    Last week, his family said that Srivastava was recovering slowly but remained on ventilator.

    Srivastava joined the entertainment industry in the 1980s as an actor in Hindi films.

    He shot to fame in 2005 after participating in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, a reality show for stand-up comedy.

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes at the news of Srivastava’s death.

  • Intraday trade: PKR slides to new all-time low of Rs240.30 versus dollar

    Intraday trade: PKR slides to new all-time low of Rs240.30 versus dollar

    On Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) maintained its declining trend versus the US dollar for the fourteenth session in a row. In intraday trading, the PKR lost Rs1.09 and fell to Rs240.

    In comparison to its previous closing rate of Rs237.91, the rupee lost 0.42 per cent on Tuesday, ending the day at Rs238.91.

    Fears that Pakistan won’t be able to pay its debts have been raised by floods that have harmed 33 million Pakistanis, caused billions of dollars worth of damage and killed more than 1,500 people.

    One of the poorest performing currencies in emerging economies, the local currency has lost about 9 per cent of its value so far this month due to a variety of causes.

    While Pakistan was able to revive its IMF programme and receive a $3 billion rollover from Saudi Arabia, the record floods have eclipsed everything else and have caused an economic blow of at least $18 billion and possibly as much as $30 billion.

    Experts believe that the heavy flooding and lifting of the import ban have put pressure on the rupee. To address the ongoing economic crisis, Pakistan continues to look for assistance from ally nations and international and bilateral organisations.

  • Govt increases petrol price instead of decreasing, new rate stands at Rs237.43 per litre

    Govt increases petrol price instead of decreasing, new rate stands at Rs237.43 per litre

    The government officially announced the amended prices for petroleum products on Wednesday after a delay of almost a week, notifying consumers of an increase of Rs1.45 in the price of petrol.

    According to the notification, the price of gasoline has gone up from Rs235.98 to Rs237.43, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has remained the same at Rs247.43.

    Light diesel oil’s price has dropped from Rs201.54 to Rs197.28 by Rs4.26, and kerosene’s price has dropped from Rs210.32 to Rs202.02 by Rs8.3.

    According to initial reports, the cost of petroleum products were expected to decrease from Rs235.98 per litre to Rs226.36 per litre on Friday, September 16, after a reduction of Rs9.62 per litre for the next two weeks.

    The new petroleum prices were expected to be revealed on September 16, but the administration postponed the announcement.

  • How to protect yourself, family from dengue

    How to protect yourself, family from dengue

    Dengue fever cases are rising in Pakistan as a significant number of patients are being diagnosed with it. The government has launched an anti-dengue campaign including raising public awareness in response to the alarmingly high level of cases in the country, and has taken special measures at dengue hotspots in order to curb the spread of the disease.

    Here is you how you can protect yourself and others from the dengue:
    Install screens on doors and windows:

    Install screens on doors and windows, and promptly repair broken or damaged screens. Keep unscreened doors and windows shut.

    Wear long sleeves

    Make sure your child is wearing full sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes, and socks when they go outside. Use mosquito netting over their beds at night.

    Use mosquito repellent

    Use mosquito repellents especially when you are going outdoors.

    Limit outdoor time

    Limit the amount of time you spend outside during the day, especially in the hours around dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

    Don’t store water

    Don’t allow mosquitoes to breed by storing stagnant water. They lay their eggs in water, so get rid of standing water in things like containers and discarded tires.

  • Furqan Qureshi, wife Sabrina headed towards a split? Delete pictures together, unfollow each other

    Furqan Qureshi, wife Sabrina headed towards a split? Delete pictures together, unfollow each other

    Actor Furqan Qureshi’s marital equation with wife Sabrina Naqvi is being speculated about on social media. after the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram.

    Is Furqan Qureshi & Sabrina Furqan's Marriage in Trouble

    The Mere Paas Tum Ho star married model Sabrina Naqvi in December 2016. Furqan has deleted all his pictures with her, who has also deleted all her pictures with him.

    Is Furqan Qureshi & Sabrina Furqan's Marriage in Trouble
    Is Furqan Qureshi & Sabrina Furqan's Marriage in Trouble

    Sabrina has not changed her surname but she’s not following Furqan for a longer time.

    Is Furqan Qureshi & Sabrina Furqan's Marriage in Trouble

    Is Furqan Qureshi & Sabrina Furqan's Marriage in Trouble

    The duo earlier used to share their candid pictures together.

    Is Furqan Qureshi & Sabrina Furqan's Marriage in Trouble
    Is Furqan Qureshi & Sabrina Furqan's Marriage in Trouble

  • What did Angelina Jolie do in Pakistan?

    What did Angelina Jolie do in Pakistan?

    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Special Envoy and Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, September 20, to support communities affected by devastating floods.

    Jolie has arrived to witness and gain an understanding of the situation and to hear from people about their needs and steps to prevent such suffering in the future.

    Jolie will highlight the need for urgent support for the Pakistani people and long-term solutions to address the multiplying crises of climate change, human displacement and protracted insecurity we are witnessing globally.

    She will see first-hand how countries like Pakistan are paying the greatest cost for a crisis they did not cause.

    “The IRC hopes her visit will shed light on this issue and prompt the international community — particularly states contributing the most to carbon emissions — to act and provide urgent support to countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis,” it said.

    IRC’s latest needs assessment shows people are in urgent need of food, drinking water, shelter, and healthcare. Every person the organisation surveyed reported women and girls have no access to menstrual hygiene products.

    Jolie, who previously visited victims of the 2010 floods and 2005 earthquake in Pakistan when she was the UNHCR’s goodwill ambassador, is scheduled to visit the IRC’s emergency response operations and local organisations assisting displaced people, including Afghan refugees.

    The Government of Pakistan stated that it finds Jolie’s gesture heart warming.

  • Adnan Syed released, conviction tossed after 22 years

    Adnan Syed released, conviction tossed after 22 years

    A Baltimore judge on Monday ordered the release of Adnan Syed after overturning his conviction for the 1999 murder of high school student Hae Min Lee.

    Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn ordered that Syed’s conviction be vacated as she approved the release of the now-41-year-old who has spent more than two decades behind bars.

    The case gained national attention when the popular podcast “Serial” raised doubts about his guilt.

    The podcast said that Syed should be released from prison, where he has spent two decades, while prosecutors complete the investigation and decide whether to seek a new trial.

    “All right Mr. Syed, you’re free to join your family,” Phinn said as the hearing ended.

    Minutes later, Syed emerged from the courthouse and flashed a smile as he was shepherded to a waiting SUV through a sea of cameras and a cheering crowd of supporters.

    Syed did not speak during the hearing, nor did he address reporters outside the courtroom afterward. But after the hearing, his lawyer Erica Suter described his reaction to the decision, saying: “He said he couldn’t believe it’s real.”

  • Gang-rape victim commits suicide after police does not register case

    Gang-rape victim commits suicide after police does not register case

    A woman who was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped on Thursday in Mehran Soomro village in Tharparkar has committed suicide.

    The woman was left at an isolated place near her village after the sexual assault. She remained unconscious for many hours before her relatives found her and took her to a hospital.

    After regaining consciousness, she gave a statement to the police, narrating the incident. She said she was kidnapped on her way to Hyderabad to get documents for her father’s pension.

    After her suicide, her brother registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the suspects, stating that the family was forced to take the matter to a jirga and not go to the police.

    He also said that area police were reluctant to register the case under the influence of certain local figures. Already traumatised by the rape, his sister could not bear her helplessness and took the extreme action of killing herself, he added.

    Later, on Monday, two nominated suspects were booked by the police. Station House Officer (SHO) Ali Hassan Chang of the Kaloi police station said that an investigation into the matter has been started.

  • Apple to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera issues next week

    Apple to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera issues next week

    Apple says a software update for the iPhone 14 Pro will fix the camera wobble issue that occurs while using some third-party apps, like Snapchat and TikTok.

    “We’re aware of the issue and a fix will be released next week,” an Apple spokesperson told CNET in an email. 

    The optical image stabilisation hardware is malfunctioning, which also results in rattling noises.

    Since the September 16 debut of the iPhone 14 models, Apple had to release several updates. Last week, Apple released iOS 16.0.1 to fix a few bugs with the new iPhones, including activation issues and soft-looking photographs when zooming in on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    For the impending software upgrade, Apple has not given a version number, although it is most likely iOS 16.0.2. An Apple representative earlier today confirmed that the update will resolve a problem that makes some iPhone 14 Pro models’ rear cameras jiggle and tremble.

    With the release of iOS 16, a new privacy feature was added that prevents apps from accessing the iPhone’s clipboard without the user’s consent in order to paste text from other apps. However, some users have reported that the question appears excessively. This issue is also expected to be fixed in the upcoming iOS update.