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  • Saudi princess found guilty of beating plumber, ordering him to kiss her feet

    Daughter of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and sister of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been convicted for making her bodyguard beat and humiliate a local craftsman who was renovating her luxury apartment in Paris three years ago.

    According to CNN, a French court handed Princess Hassa bint Salman Al Saud a 10-month suspended sentence and a fine of $11,000. She was sentenced in absentia and found guilty of armed violence and complicity to hold someone against their will. Meanwhile, Salman’s bodyguard was given an eight-month suspended prison sentence and directed to pay a fine of $5,600.

    Ashraf Eid, an Egyptian-born French national, had alleged that the princess’s bodyguard attacked him after she accused him of taking photos and videos of her in September 2016. He alleged the guard hit him, tied up his wrists, put a gun to his head and ordered him to kiss the princess’s feet.

    Eid previously said he was working in a bathroom in the apartment on Paris’ exclusive Avenue Foch and took photographs of the furniture “for reference” when he noticed the princess’s reflection in the mirror. He shared that when the princess saw him, she allegedly ordered her bodyguard to take his phone. Eid claimed that the bodyguard then manhandled him and kicked him in the face.

    Eid further added that the princess insulted him, saying, “You’re all the same, bastards, dogs. You’ll see how you should speak to a princess, how one should speak to the royal family.”

    He said that the bodyguard then put a gun to the back of his head and gave him two choices: “Kiss the princess’s feet or risk further assault.”

    After he was released from the apartment, Eid registered a complaint with the police who questioned the princess for two hours before letting her go. Three days later, she left the country.

    Hassa’s lawyer denied all the charges and said that the princess is “totally innocent of the allegations that have been made against her.” He added that they would file for an appeal.

  • Peshawar airport bans use of phones

    Peshawar airport bans use of phones

    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has banned the use of mobile phones in Peshawar’s Bacha Khan Airport’s restricted areas, the apron (where the planes are parked, unloaded or loaded, refuelled, or boarded) and lounges.

    The new rule has been introduced after a video showing passengers climbing onto the luggage conveyor belt and crossing over into the baggage area went viral. The passengers, who had landed in Peshawar from Saudi Arabia, were impatient for their bottles of Ab-e-Zamzam and decided the airport staff was taking too long to give it to them. Hence, they decided to climb onto the conveyor belts.

    According to the CAA notification, “not obeying this new rule will result in airport entry passes being confiscated. The matter will [also] be taken up with the higher authorities of the concerned department/functionary”

  • Mathira lashes out at Malala for not talking about Kashmir

    Mathira lashes out at Malala for not talking about Kashmir

    Apple’s latest iPhone 11 Pro has been at the receiving end of jokes ever since the company unveiled its first look. The tech giant was mocked for its redundant change in designs and their triple-camera ended up being the victim of memes on all the social media platforms.

    Among the social media users making fun of Apple’s new design was Malala Yousafzai.

    Taking to Twitter, the humanitarian shared a picture of her kurta which had a similar design on it.

    Malala’s tweet might have been in good humour but it started a debate on how Malala should be calling out the cruelty in Indian occupied Kashmir instead of commenting on the new iPhone.

    Among the critics was actor Mathira who expressed her outrage at Malala’s tweet. 

    Meanwhile, the public had different opinions. Some were fine with Malala cracking a joke and some began to argue on what a peace representative should and should not focus on.

    Malala has not responded to Mathira’s or any other tweet
    yet

  • Earthquake causes panic in Punjab, KP, Azad Kashmir

    Earthquake causes panic in Punjab, KP, Azad Kashmir

    An earthquake of high intensity jolted the federal capital besides various districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday, but no causalities or property damages were reported.

    According to the geological wing of Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake was felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Upper Dir, Malakand, Rawlakot, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mansehra, Mohmand, Bajaur and parts of AJK with the intensity of 5.2 on the Richter scale.

    People of the areas where the quake was felt rushed out of their homes and other buildings in panic reciting verses from Holy Quran. The epicenter of the quake was Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan, 251 meters deep in the ground.

    An earthquake was also felt in Swat, Mingora and adjoining areas a few days back. The intensity was recorded at 5.5 on the Richter scale.

  • Here are the best universities in the world

    Here are the best universities in the world

    Prospective students heads up! The Times Higher Education (THE) has released its annual World University Rankings after analysing more than 1,300 institutions across the world.

    Considered the most comprehensive global ranking, it uses 13 “performance indicators” to judge institutions’ excellence in terms of teaching, research, job placement, income and international outlook.

    This year’s ranking was along the same lines as last year – there was no change at the top this year – European and North American universities continue to dominate.

    The University of Oxford took the top spot for the fourth year in a row, with its traditional rival the University of Cambridge dropping to third place behind the California Institute of Technology.

    UK’s highest-ranked universities including Imperial College London, UCL, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the University of Edinburgh have all dropped by one place.

    Switzerland was the only country outside the United Kingdom and North America to break into the top 20, with the ETH Zurich coming in joint 13th place. Ellie Bothwell, THE’s rankings editor, said that while Europe continued to perform “extremely well” and attract academics from around the world, there could be challenges ahead.

    Seven territories included in the analysis for the first time were Bangladesh, Brunei, Cuba, Malta, Montenegro, Puerto Rico and Vietnam. Iran was one of the biggest overall climbers, overtaking France and Australia with 40 universities included.

    Asia is the only region posing a serious threat to Anglo-American dominance in the rankings, now in their 16th year. China has grown to be the fourth-most-represented country in the world, while Japan has strengthened its position as the second, though it lags behind countries such as Denmark and Belgium in terms of top-200 representation.

    Meanwhile, in Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam University (401-500) was the highest-ranked in the country followed by COMSATS University (601-800), Islamabad and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Lahore University of Management Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology and the University of Punjab in the 801-1000 bracket.

  • Remember the Chai wala who took the internet by storm? He’s back making tea!

    Remember the Chai wala who took the internet by storm? He’s back making tea!

    Arshad Khan, who became an internet sensation when his picture at a tea stall went viral in 2016, has started making tea for people once again.

    He went into modeling after overnight fame and has acted in a movie too.

    As per reports, Arshad Khan has started making tea again because this is his identity. “This is who I am. I don’t drink tea myself but I love making it for other people,” he said while talking to a private news channel.

    The internet sensation hasn’t left modeling though. There were many controversies after Khan said that he will not continue modeling because of the criticism by his family. While responding to such rumors Khan said, “Those days have passed now.” 

    He has been shooting for different advertisements and will release a new song soon. Khan will soon be seen in the role of a Pakistan Army officer in the upcoming movie, 24 Hours. It is expected to release in December.

    In the future, he plans to open tea cafes in different cities of Pakistan. He is looking for a partner who shares the same passion for tea like him. Many people come to his tea stall to take selfies with him. 

  • All you need to know about dengue

    All you need to know about dengue

    Dengue fever is one of the world’s leading mosquito-borne illnesses and infects millions across the globe annually.

    Dengue is transmitted by one of the types of mosquito, which thrives in densely-populated tropical climates and breeds in stagnant pools of water. The mosquitoes pick up the virus from infected humans and pass it along to other people through bites.

    Symptoms

    Headache

    Muscle, bone and joint
    pain

    Nausea

    Vomiting

    Pain behind the eyes

    Swollen glands

    Rash

    Though most people recover within a week or so, in some cases, symptoms worsen and can become life-threatening.

    Symptoms of severe dengue fever include:

    Severe abdominal pain

    Persistent vomiting

    Bleeding from your gums
    or nose

    Blood in your urine,
    stools or vomit

    Bleeding under the skin,
    which might look like bruising

    Difficult or rapid breathing

    Precautions

    Make sure there is no
    stagnant water in your house or street.

    Apply mosquito repellent to the exposed skin.

    Wear long-sleeves and long pants to cover your arms and legs.

    Use mosquito nets while sleeping.

    Treatment

    If you experience any of the above symptoms, get a blood test immediately and visit your doctor. Timely action can prevent the disease from spreading or becoming fatal.

  • Police arrest man for stealing mobile phones during Muharram procession

    Police arrest man for stealing mobile phones during Muharram procession

    Karachi police have reprimanded a man for stealing mobile phones during a Muharram procession in Karachi’s Orangi Town.

    According to reports, the suspect identified as Farooq alias Tracker was caught by a crowd of people who beat him up before handing him over to the police.

    The suspect confessed to his crimes and said that he used to sell the stolen phones for Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000. He also admitted that he was working with a gang of six people.

    An
    FIR has been registered and police are investigating the case.

  • Karachi second in chars consumption worldwide

    Karachi second in chars consumption worldwide

    Karachi has emerged as the second-highest consumer of cannabis in the world, according to ABCD2018 Cannabis Price Index, despite the fact that it is illegal in the country.

    According to the index, Karachi comes just second after New York (77.44 metric tonnes) in terms of consuming cannabis — including hashish — at 41.95 metric tonnes, or 41,950 kgs.

    New Delhi is right behind Karachi at 38.26 metric tonnes. Mumbai is also in the top ten. Interestingly, Amsterdam did not make it to the top 10 considering how popular the drug is in the city.

    People have been smoking hash on the subcontinent for centuries. It predates the arrival of Islam in the region, with reference to cannabis appearing in the sacred Hindu Atharva Veda text describing its medicinal and ritual uses.

    According to a 2013 UN survey, cannabis was the most widely consumed drug in Pakistan with around four million users, representing almost 3.6 percent of the population.

    Most people who smoke up regularly remark that cannabis helps them destress and cope with the anxieties of life. Meanwhile, others comment that it helps increase their concentration and focus.

  • Mobile phones banned in police stations

    Mobile phones banned in police stations

    Following a string of custodial deaths due to alleged torture in just the past week, the Punjab police has banned the use of cellphones by officers while on duty and barred them from capturing videos of other police personnel as well. Videos of the incidences of torture had been widely circulated on social media raising outrage.

    However, citizens and media personnel will not be banned from taking them inside.

    A notification sent by the additional inspector general on behalf of the Punjab Inspector General of Police Arif Nawaz to all Punjab police officers stated that it had been observed that police officials were using mobile phones while on duty even though “clear directions in this regard have already been conveyed to all field formations”. It added that it was the responsibility of the field formations “to get these instructions/directions/SOPs implemented in letter and spirit.”

    The notification further read: “Frequent violations of these directions/SOPs reflect badly on the performance of supervising officers. In future, no officer below the rank of SHO (Station House Officer) or in-charge of a deployed duty will use [a] cellphone while on duty.”

    Lower-ranking officers will instead be allowed to use ordinary phones that do not have the video recording feature.

    The letter asserted that it was “strictly forbidden” to make a video of police officers on duty or upload a video of police officers performing their duty and any violation will result in “severe departmental action” against the police personnel involved as well as their supervisory officer.

    At least three cases of police torture had surfaced last week including that of the infamous ATM robber Salahuddin Ayubi. Punjab IG expressed extreme displeasure over these deaths in police custody and said that the recent deaths and maltreatment in police custody indicated the irresponsible behaviour of field and senior police officials. The police chief warned that DPOs, SPs, SDPOs and supervisory officers would be held responsible if any such case surfaced again in the future.

    Police brutality is a topic which has long been debated. In this regard, Spokesperson to Punjab Chief Minister Dr Shahbaz Gill on Sunday had said that the provincial government would soon introduce reforms in the police force and that a summary in this regard has been sent to Prime Minister Imran Khan for final review.

    Criticising the previous governments, Gill said that police were used as a tool for political victimisation in the past but now things would change. He asserted that the present government is striving hard to make things better, adding that a positive change would be visible within six months.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan on several occasions has iterated the government’s commitment to bring reforms in the police force to so as to improve its performance. PM Imran had said that he wanted to see independent police in the country.

    Meanwhile, this development created outrage on social media.

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