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  • Monsoon spells to be unleashed all over country

    Monsoon spells to be unleashed all over country

    The meteorological department has predicted rain in different cities today.

    Rain may occur in some parts of Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Gujarat, Faisalabad, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, as per the weather department.

    Battered with heat, Karachi is expected to receive rain this evening. Drizzling is expected in other areas of Sindh, such as Umarkot, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Mithi, Sanghar, Thatta, Badin, and Sjawal are also likely.

    The Meteorological Department reported that the highest rainfall was recorded yesterday (Sunday)at Old Airport, around 20 mm, while 11 mm was recorded at Sarjani Town and 9.4 mm at Jinnah Terminal. Ten mm of rain was recorded on University Road, 7 mm on Shaara Faisal, 6.5 mm on Hassan Square, 2.5 mm on PAF Base Masrur, and 0.8 mm on North Karachi.

    Rain is also likely to descend in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir today.

    The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has predicted the fourth spell of monsoon to start in Punjab from today, while south Punjab is likely to experience cloudy skies from tomorrow.

  • Fight breaks out in wedding over who will sit near the cooler

    Fight breaks out in wedding over who will sit near the cooler

    A unique fight broke out in an Indian wedding where guests quarreled with each other over the seat beside the air cooler.

    The bride refused to get married after the argument, according to Indian media.

    The incident took place in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. The groom, Hukumchandra Jaiswal, narrated that everything was fine until a dispute erupted among guests. Despite efforts to resolve the issue, the bride refused to proceed with the ceremony. She was of the view that if the beginning of the marriage is like this, then what will happen to her after going to live with the in-laws.

    Later this matter went to the panchayat but no decision could be taken.

    On the other hand, the bridegroom filed a complaint with the police and requested that he be married. He demanded the return of his belongings and the money given.

  • Elon Musk congratulates Modi for most followers; social media says he’s wrong

    Elon Musk congratulates Modi for most followers; social media says he’s wrong

    Elon Musk, the controversial CEO of Tesla and social networking site X (formerly known as Twitter), recently congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader.

    Modi has 100.2 million followers on X, which are far less than Musk himself, who has 190.2 million.

    While Modi’s followers along with Indian Media celebrated the tweet as an honour, many netizens reminded Musk of Barack Obama, former American President, who is far ahead of Modi with his 131.7 million followers on X.

    National President of Indian Youth Congress, Srinivas tagged Elon Musk and wrote, “Is Barack Obama from another planet?”

  • Air conditioners are contributing in global warming: Experts

    Air conditioners are contributing in global warming: Experts

    Experts warn that air conditioners, primarily used to beat the heat and cool rooms, are contributing to global warming by heating up the environment and increasing temperatures.

    In cities where tree cover is decreasing, the number of air conditioners is rising.

    Ecologists from the University of Agriculture explain that while ACs cool indoor spaces, they simultaneously heat the outdoor environment, leading to higher temperatures.

    ACs can raise outdoor temperatures by as much as 60 to 80 degrees Celsius in extreme conditions and has reportedly caused temperatures to rise by half a degree Celsius over the past century.

    Experts further warn that continued proliferation of air conditioners to cool environments could irreversibly damage natural ecosystems.

    Instead of disregarding environmental warnings, experts urge increasing urban tree cover as a sustainable alternative to cooling the environment without exacerbating global warming.

  • Indian man thown out of mall for wearing ‘dhoti’

    Indian man thown out of mall for wearing ‘dhoti’

    An Indian man from a rural area dressed in a ‘dhoti’ was stopped by a security official from entering a mall. 

    In a Brut. India report, a video shows 70-year-old farmer Fakirappa being stopped from entering a mall in Bengaluru, Karnataka, for wearing a dhoti and kurta.

    Reports indicate that the elderly farmer had come to the mall with his son to watch a film.

    Despite the fact that the son explained to the authorities that they had travelled a long distance and couldn’t change clothes, the mall supervisor allegedly insisted that these were strict managerial instructions.

    Fakirappa’s son, seen speaking in the video, also alleged that the security personnel demanded that the man change into pants to enter.

    Brut’s report states that a similar incident happened in Bengalaru metro station where an elderly man was not allowed to sit in a train because he was wearing “dirty clothes” even though he had  a valid ticket. 

  • Special children of prison officers, officials to get scholarships

    Special children of prison officers, officials to get scholarships

    Scholarships have been approved for special children of officers and officials of the Prisons Department of Punjab.

    The initiative has been approved by Punjab Home Department, on the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. Each child will receive a scholarship of Rs 72,000.

    The scholarship will be awarded annually by the Punjab Prisons Foundation.

    Special children will be eligible for the scholarship once a year until they reach the age of eighteen years.

    It will require a physical disability certificate and enrollment in a special education institution.

    The Prisons Department has also been instructed to submit the cases of all eligible candidates to the Prisons Foundation by August 14.

  • Female DC fights with salon staff over hair dye, owner opens fire

    Female DC fights with salon staff over hair dye, owner opens fire

    A fight broke out between a female Deputy Commissioner from the Revenue Department and the staff of a beauty salon in Defence, for not showing the packaging of hair dye.

    The security guard of the brother of DC Sania Sheikh got injured by the firing of the owner of the beauty parlour, Bilal Siddiqui.

    A case was registered in the Derakhshan police station on the complaint DC, after which the owner of the beauty parlour was arrested, Geo News

    Police say the incident happened three days ago when the Deputy Commissioner came to the beauty parlour to get her hair dyed. She asked the beauty parlour staff to show the packaging of the colour they were using to dye her hair. A bitter conversation followed, which turned into a physical brawl as the staff member did not show her the packaging.

    The FIR states that the Deputy Commissioner said, “I had a verbal fight with the lady staff in the beauty parlour, after which the owner of the parlour came and told them to push out. This prompted me to call the police on 15.”

    The police asked both the parties to go to the police station. The DC’s sisters also joined her in the parlour. The brother told the police to throw the men out of the salon.

    Sania Sheikh, in her complaint, said, “My brother Farhan Sheikh only came inside with two of his guards to see us sisters. Seeing this, the beauty parlor owner shot and injured the security guard.”

    However, the security guard is undergoing treatment in a private hospital.

  • There are very few single people in Pakistan

    There are very few single people in Pakistan

    The detailed results of Pakistan’s seventh and first digital census have been released, providing insights into the marital status and demographics of the population.

    According to the Institute of Statistics report, 29.75 percent of people in Pakistan are single, while 65.97 percent are married. The report also notes that 3.78 percent of the population are widows.

    In addition, the statistics agency reports that 0.35 percent of the population is divorced and 0.15 percent are separated.

    Furthermore, the census reveals that 79 percent of Pakistan’s population is under 40 years of age. Specifically, 40.56 percent are under 15 years old, and the age group of 15 to 29 years constitutes 26 percent of the population.

    These findings underscore the youthful demographic profile of Pakistan, with a significant proportion of the population being unmarried and under the age of 40.

  • Students panic as HEC’s degree verification system malfunctions

    Students panic as HEC’s degree verification system malfunctions

    The Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) degree verification system in Lahore has been faulty since the past 10 days.

    According to HEC sources, the malfunction has resulted in the suspension of degree verification for hundreds of students, causing serious issues for those intending to pursue higher education abroad.

    Students have expressed frustration over their futile visits to the HEC office and lack of response. Despite submitting online applications, they have yet to receive the issued challans.

    In response, the HEC administration has indicated that the system’s malfunction originated in Islamabad. They have stated that once the system is repaired, students will receive their challans and appointment dates.

  • What is causing extreme heat in Karachi?

    What is causing extreme heat in Karachi?

    As Karachi grapples with an intense heat wave, meteorological analyst Jawad Memon has devised a reason for the spike in temperatures, attributing the heat to humid winds and moisture from the Arabian Sea.

    Geo reports that Memon has said that instead of experiencing rain during the monsoon in Karachi, temperatures are higher than normal. The sea surface temperature of the Arabian Sea has been above normal for the past few months, absorbing more heat into the atmosphere.

    The meteorological analyst has stated that humid winds are also blowing into the city from the northeast. Due to the moist winds and moisture from the Arabian Sea, temperatures exceed 55 degrees Celsius.

    The abnormally high pressure near Iran prevents the monsoon winds from reaching Karachi, Thatta, and Badin. High pressure is expected to persist for one to two days before likely decreasing.

    The analyst also notes that light to moderate rain is expected in Karachi from July 19 to 21. After July 22, sea breezes are expected to return to normal, with a significant monsoon spell expected in Karachi in August.