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During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and it is considered a way to demonstrate devotion and submission to God. However, fasting during Ramadan is not only a spiritual practice but also has potential physical, mental, and …
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The National Assembly approved the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023. This bill is intended to strip the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) of the authority to take suo motu notice in a personal capacity. Azam Nazeer Tarar, the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, introduced the bill. While addressing the law minister on …
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Netflix’s popular show, The Big Bang Theory, has landed in legal trouble for using a derogatory term against legendary Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit. The show’s character Jim Parson referred to Aishwarya Rai as “a poor man’s Madhuri Dixit,” to which Kunal Nayyar’s character responded with a highly offensive comment, “Madhuri Dixit is a leprous prostitute.” …
On March 15th, 2023, the European Union announced that Pakistan had been removed from its List of High Risk Third Countries. This move followed concerted efforts by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar. The announcement has significant implications for businesses and individuals in Pakistan, as well as for EU …
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HamzaHumza Yousaf, a practising Muslim of Pakistani origin, has made history by being elected as the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), becoming Scotland’s first Muslim leader. Yousaf, who is currently the Health Secretary of Scotland, won a close-fought contest against Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to succeed former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf …
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Former Indian cricketer, politician, and public figure, Navjot Singh Sidhu, is currently serving a one-year sentence in jail for a 1988 road rage case. While Sidhu’s imprisonment has been a difficult time for his family, especially Novjot Sidhu’s Wife, things have become even more challenging as she has been diagnosed with stage two invasive cancer. …
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In anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan, preparations has been made in Masjid Al Haram, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. One of the arrangements made was the organizing of lockers for pilgrims and worshippers who intended to perform Itikaaf. Itikaaf is a spiritual practice where a person secludes themselves inside a mosque for a …
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Actors Farhan Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui, among others, have rushed to Twitter to condemn PML-N Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan for his “misogynistic” comments about superstar actor Mahira Khan and renowned satirist Anwar Maqsood. The disrespectful comments were made during a Monday event in Karachi hosted by the Arts Council of Pakistan, only one day …
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Regional media reported on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia, along with most other Gulf governments, would begin the fasting for the month of Ramadan on Thursday, 23rd March. Earlier today, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a call to all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening, …
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The article reports on the political situation in Pakistan, specifically the actions taken by the ruling coalition government and the opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The article explains that the National Assembly Speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, has changed the schedule of the joint session of parliament to convene on March 22 instead of next month, …
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A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, sending tremors through many cities and towns for at least 30 seconds. The quake’s epicentre was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, while its depth was recorded at 180 kilometres by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The earthquake was felt …
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LAHORE: Following PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s departure for the Toshakhana case hearing in the capital, Punjab Police reportedly entered his Zaman Park residence on Saturday and arrested more than 20 party workers. The police alleged that the workers had resorted to violence to obstruct the course of justice. This follows recent clashes between police and …
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Pakistani singer Aima Baig has sued a media platform and has served a legal notice after it dug up an old interview of hers to falsely report that she had a crush on her brother. Baig took to Instagram to share the notice and called out the “shameless yellow journalism” and the “fake reporting” that …
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Joe Biden expresses support for ICC’s war crimes charges against Putin, adding more charges against the Russian leader. Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, is also wanted by the ICC for the same crimes. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan has said the warrants were “based upon forensic evidence, scrutiny and what’s been said by those …
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NEW DELHI: An Indian army helicopter crashed on March 15th, 2023, resulting in the death of both pilots. According to reports from Indian media, the helicopter lost contact with air traffic control at 9:15 AM and a search was initiated. However, it was later discovered that the helicopter had crashed in a body of water …
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The recent Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse has put increased pressure on regional banks in the United States. Silicon Valley Bank was a crucial player in the ecosystem of startups and venture-capital firms, and a significant portion of its client base consisted of these types of companies. The sudden and unexpected collapse of the bank …
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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, released data showing that the Pakistan foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank had increased by 0.4% on a week-on-week basis, reaching $4.3 billion. On March 10, 2023, the SBP’s foreign currency reserves stood at $4,319.1 million, an increase of $18 million from $4,301 million …
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ISLAMABAD: A plea filed by Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), seeking suspension of the non-bailable arrest warrants issued in the Toshakhana case, was dismissed by the district and sessions court in Islamabad on Thursday. The court ruled that the warrants could not be suspended on the basis of an undertaking. During the …
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The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Pakistan has prompted the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to issue new guidelines for citizens to follow until April 30, 2023. The NCOC is a central coordination body responsible for managing Pakistan’s response to the pandemic. It has advised people to wear masks in “crowded tightly enclosed …
The inflammatory condition characterized by swollen red patches at the corners of the mouth is commonly known as angular cheilitis or perleche. This condition is also referred to as cheilosis or angular stomatitis. It can be painful and unsightly, causing discomfort when eating, speaking, or opening the mouth. Angular cheilitis is a relatively common condition …
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OpenAI made an announcement on Tuesday about GPT-4, which is their next-generation AI language model. The system has several new capabilities, such as the ability to process images, and OpenAI claims that it is generally better at creative tasks and problem-solving. Although the company has cautioned that differences between GPT-4 and its predecessors are subtle …
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ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has increased the price of petrol just days before Ramadan, raising it to Rs272 per litre. This price hike is likely to add pressure on the already inflation-weary people of the country. The new prices will be in effect from 12am on March 16 and will remain in place until …
Lahore Qalandars advance to final in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight, the Qualifier match between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars was held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Multan Sultans won the toss and decided to bat first. As the match began, Multan Sultans had a slow start and lost a few wickets …
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