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  • Sri Lanka Cricket receives terrorist threat, reconsidering Pakistan tour

    Sri Lanka Cricket receives terrorist threat, reconsidering Pakistan tour

    Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that it would reassess the security situation in Pakistan after it received a warning from Prime Minister’s (PM) Office of a “possible terrorist threat”.

    In a fresh statement issued Wednesday evening, SLC said that the warning was conveyed via the Ministry of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports.

    “Accordingly, the warning highlights that the PM’s Office has received reliable information of a possible terrorist threat on the Sri Lankan team while touring Pakistan,” it added.

    The development has once again thrown the possibility of the Sri Lankan cricket team’s tour to Pakistan under doubt. The team was set to land in Karachi on September 25, however, it remains to be seen whether the tour goes as scheduled.

    Following SLC’s statement, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reiterated that it is committed to bringing cricket back to the country and provide complete safety and security to the Sri Lankan cricket team.

  • Najam Sethi trolls Imran Khan with ‘Relukata’ tweet

    Najam Sethi trolls Imran Khan with ‘Relukata’ tweet

    Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has trolled Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan after it was reported that various Sri Lankan players had opted out of the proposed Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan.

    Sethi took to Twitter to mock PM Imran for his comments on international players who took part in the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.

    “Imran Khan should guide the PCB on how to make sure Sri Lanka doesn’t send a “Relukata” team to Pakistan!” Sethi tweeted.

    The former chairman was highly crticised in 2017 for bringing in second tier players for the HBL PSL final which was held in Lahore.

    Adding to the criticism Imran Khan called the international players ‘phateechar’, ‘rallukatta’ and ‘from Africa’. The former World Cup winning captain believed that these second tier players could have been called to play in the country regardless of the security conditions.

    These terms used by Imran Khan were classified as derogatory and racist during the time and he also received massive backlash for the comments and had to justify his stance accordingly.

    Sethis’s remarks come at a time when the PCB is still striving to get international cricketers to play in Pakistan.

  • How to apply and renew your driving license online

    How to apply and renew your driving license online

    With the help Driving License Issuance Management System (DLIMS) launched by the Pakistan Information Technology Board (PITB), you can easily apply and renew your driving license online. 

    This system provides quick processing service to the public and up to date statistics to the authorities by using the latest technology and equipment. The system redefines the issuance process of all types of licenses by using a centralized network.

    Through DLIMS, PITB has spread the process of online driving license issuance to 36 districts across Punjab.

    Follow the below-mentioned steps to apply or renew your driving license online.

    To apply for a new driving license:

    • Go to the DLIMS Website.
    • Click on the “Downloads” section and download the required form.
    • Attach the dee ticket
    • Fill in the form, submit it to the nearest licensing center.
    • Take the theoretical and car driving test to get your license.

    In the “License info” section you can also check the details of required documents, and can also track your license delivery.

    To renew your driving license:

    • Go to the downloads section on the DLMIS website
    • Download the “Driving license renewal form”.
    • Submit the form to the nearest licensing center.

    Required documents for license renewal:

    • The application form
    • 2 Passport-sized Photos
    • 2 copies of your CNIC
    • Your original driving license
    • Fee ticket as mentioned in License Document
    • Medical reports
    • Ticket of the relevant license

    Below attached is the fee structure for different vehicle categories.

  • ‘Punjab cops were never like Swiss police,’ CM’s spokesperson says

    ‘Punjab cops were never like Swiss police,’ CM’s spokesperson says

    Amid rising numbers of police brutality cases, the spokesperson to Punjab chief minister (CM), Dr Shahbaz Gill, has said that the personnel of the provincial police department “were never like those in Switzerland”.

    “Changing the culture of any department takes time. Be it exploiting or improving, it does not happen overnight,” said Gill, whose ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had been elected to power after promises to reform Punjab police, among others.

    Referring to the recent spike in police brutality cases and custodial deaths in the province, Gill said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan had told CM Usman Buzdar to revamp service-related institutions of Punjab, specifically the police department.

    “He [PM] also appreciated the role played by Punjab police on Ashura and gave clear directions that the police should serve its people as it did in Muharram, rather than being violent and torturing its citizens.”

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    “Was it [Punjab police] like Swiss police a year ago? We should know it takes time to change the culture of any department,” he said, adding that it had taken over two years to reform the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police.

  • 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.

  • Apple cuts prices, launches cheap iPhone 11

    Apple cuts prices, launches cheap iPhone 11

    Apple has announced its three new iPhone models iPhones 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone Pro Max for 2019 with prices starting at $699 (Rs.109466), $999 (Rs.156448) and $1,099 (Rs.172108), respectively.

    These new iPhone models pick up a fresh palette of colors, longer battery life and a A13 Bionic processor inside that promises faster performance.

    But more than any other features, it’s the camera hardware and software that take the headlining role. There are three cameras on the back of the two Pro models and two on the back of the simple iPhone 11.

    iPhone 11:

    The new iPhone 11 comes with a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, which is the same size as the screen on 2018’s iPhone XR. The notch remains at the top of the screen and it weighs in at 194 grams.

    It features a 12MP wide camera with a 26mm lens, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide lens with 120 degree field of view, and the selfie camera comes with a 12MP TrueDepth lens to take wider images.

    It is available in Purple, White, Yellow, Green, Black and Product Red. The rear of the phone is glass, and there’s a Lightning connector on the bottom edge. It’s also water resistant, meaning it can survive in up to two meters of water.

    The iPhone 11 comes with a A13 Bionic chipset which the company claims that it will provide faster performance. The device will come running iOS 13 software out of the box immediately that comes with a system-wide Dark Mode for the first time.

    It will be available in 64GB, 128GB or 256GB options, however, the prices can vary with different storage options.

    The iPhone 11 is the “affordable” iPhone in Apple’s new lineup, which also includes two high-end iPhone 11 Pro models. The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max replace last year’s iPhone XS and XS Max. The new models come with triple rear cameras that include an ultra wide angle lens and a telephoto lens. All three 12MP sensors can shoot in 4K at 60fps and the phones also come with Night mode.

    iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Max:

    Apple has also launched the pro models for iPhone 11 as well, which is iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The Pro models offer a 5.8-inch OLED display, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max gets a large 6.5-inch OLED screen, which Apple calls Super Retina XDR display.

    Like the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro models also feature the A13 Bionic chipset. The company also claims 4 hours extra battery life on the Pro model as compared to its predecessor and 5 hours more battery life with the 11 Pro Max.

    On the rear side both feature three-camera lenses, a 12MP telephoto lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP wide lens. Apple has included a new Deep Fusion feature which aims to take on the Google Pixel’s portrait mode. 

    The high-end iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max both start with 64GB inbuilt storage space

  • ‘Will reform Punjab police first after assuming power’, vows Imran Khan

    ‘Will reform Punjab police first after assuming power’, vows Imran Khan

    With the increase in the number of police brutality cases in Pakistan, yet another statement from the past has come back to haunt the Prime Minister (PM), Imran Khan.

    Last year during his speech at Bahawalpur city, Imran Khan vowed that his first act after assuming power as PM will be to “bring reforms in Punjab police”. He said that he will make Punjab Police exactly like the one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa free from political influence.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLIEgIpYoaA

    But with the recent appearance of two torture and murder cases of Punjab police in Lahore, it seems that Pakistan Tehreeke Insaf (PTI) government has failed to complete another promise it made to its supporters.

    Last month in August, officials from the anti-corruption department unearthed a private torture cell in a forest near Karol village, set up by the station house officer (SHO) and constables of Gojjar Pura police to torture people illegally.

    Similarly, a few days ago the ATM robber identified as Salahuddin Ayubi who went viral for making faces on the CCTV camera while robbing an ATM passed away in police custody.

    The police claimed that Ayubi was behaving like a “mad man” in lockup when he suddenly became unwell. They added that the deceased was reportedly suffering from a health condition.

    Both these cases have sparked outrage on social media and people are demanding justice from the Punjab Government.

    This is not the first time police has been accused of brutally torturing or murdering people.

    Previously, on January 19, four people were killed in an alleged shootout in Sahiwal, with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel claiming they had killed a local commander of militant organisation Daesh and three others in the operation.

    However, the eyewitnesses had claimed that the police recovered no explosives from the alleged militant’s vehicle. The case is still pending in the court.

  • Ashura: Sindh govt seeks suspension of cellular services

    Ashura: Sindh govt seeks suspension of cellular services

    The Government of Sindh has recommended the Ministry of Interior to suspend cellular services in the province on 9th and 10th of Muharram, ARY News has reported.

    According to details, the Sindh home secretary has requested the interior ministry and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspend mobile phone services during mourning processions of Muharram ul Haram.

    The provincial government has also issued a circular to all Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners in Sindh, to point out the provincial administration about those areas in their jurisdiction where the cellular services required to be suspended.

    The government has recommended for suspension of mobile service on selective places, especially along the routes of mourning processions.

    The suspension of cellular services and internet services is being taken as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and avoid any incident of sabotage or terrorism.

    Previously, the Sindh government had suspended mobile phone and internet services in Karachi and other major cities of the province on the main routes of the mourning processions in Chehlum last year.

    Meanwhile, Section 144 of the Pakistan Penal Code was imposed in Rawalpindi on Thursday as part of security measures for Muharram. It will remain effective until 10th Muharram.

    Under Section 144, pillion riding and carrying weapons are banned. Wall chalking and use of loudspeakers is also not allowed.

  • VIDEO: Modi consoles ISRO chief after moon landing fails

    VIDEO: Modi consoles ISRO chief after moon landing fails

    A video showing Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi consoling Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief Kailasavadivoo Sivan as he broke down following the failure of India’s lunar moon mission, has gone viral over the internet.

    Modi was seen hugging and consoling K Sivan shortly after ISRO’s plan to soft-land Chandrayaan-2’s Vikram module failed during the wee hours on Saturday. The lander lost communication with ground stations during its final descent towards the moon.

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    The Indian premier also gave a speech after the briefing where he told ISRO scientists to “not get disheartened by the hurdles in the moon mission” and asserted that there “will be new dawn”.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has taken a jibe at the failed Indian moon mission, terming the Indian spacecraft a “toy”, adding that “it must have landed in Mumbai”.

    Taking to Twitter, the minister advised Indians to “sleep instead of waiting for an announcement from ISRO” about the moon mission.

    “Modi is giving a speech on satellite communication as though he was actually an astronaut, not a politician,” Chaudhry said in a subsequent tweet.