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Day: March 12, 2023

Girl’s undeveloped twin extracted from skull

In China, doctors surgically removed the fetus of a twin from the head of its one-year-old sister, who had developed upper limbs, bones, and fingernails a condition known medically as fetus-in-fetu. Doctors have also stated that this fetus has most likely been growing inside the womb with its sibling for months. And it has the potential to expand further. It…

Japanese tourist harassed during Holi leaves in India

According to NDTV, a Japanese tourist left India after being harassed and manhandled by a group of boys during the religious festival Holi celebrations. After the video of the incident went viral on social media, police in New Delhi said they had arrested three people in connection with the incident. According to the police, the tourist left for Bangladesh without…

Apple shareholders reject conservative groups’ proposals

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) shareholders rejected two proposals from conservative US groups aimed at scrutinizing the iPhone maker’s inclusion and diversity policies, as well as its ties to China. Meanwhile, 89% of shareholders voted in favor of the company’s executive pay packages. Apple reduced Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook’s pay in January and made it more dependent on stock performance. The…

Sindh govt announces to raise fares of people bus service

Due to the recent increase in gasoline prices, the Sindh government has decided to raise the fares for its popular Peoples Bus Service. After inspecting continuing construction on the Red Line route of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Karachi on Saturday, Sindh Information and Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon made this announcement to the media. In a statement…

Pakistan plans to buy Russian crude oil at $50 per barrel

ISLAMABAD: According to sources, the Petroleum Division is attempting to buy Russian crude oil for roughly $50 per barrel, at least $10 per barrel less than the price cap set by the G7 nations on the valuable commodity being seized from Russia as a result of its conflict with Ukraine. Presently, the price per barrel of crude oil traded internationally…

CEC Raja calls meeting as PTI approaches ECP against 144

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will meet on Monday, March 13 to address PTI’s appeals against the “illegal imposition” of Section 144 and the prohibition on the party’s rallies in Lahore. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has convened the meeting. The election watchdog announced that the meeting will take place tomorrow at 10:30 am in a tweet. الیکشن…

LHC full bench to hear Imran’s petition against Pemra ban

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) formed a three-member bench on Saturday to hear PTI chief Imran Khan’s petition against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s decision to prohibit all satellite TV channels from broadcasting his speeches and press conferences. On March 13, a three-member full bench comprised of Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza, and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, headed by…

Turkish coastguard says five migrants die as their boat sinks in Aegean

ANKARA/ATHENS: The coastguard said five migrants died when a dinghy sank off the coast of southwest Turkey on Saturday, adding that it had rescued 11 people, while Greece said five more migrants from the same wreck were discovered on a nearby island. The Turkish coastguard said it arrived at the scene at 6:20 a.m. after learning that a boat was…

Caretaker govt of Punjab summons rangers

LAHORE: LAHORE: Ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Lahore, the caretaker Punjab government has summoned Rangers. Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced today that he will lead a public rally in connection with the election campaign launched in Punjab for the upcoming general elections. Rangers will be deployed in sensitive areas to maintain…

Raids on houses of PTI office-bearers in Karachi

KARACHI: Police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf secretary-general of the Karachi chapter, Arslan Taj, in an overnight raid. Sindh police ‘raided’ the homes of party leaders including Khurram Sher Zaman, Arslan Taj, and Raja Azhar, according to PTI Sindh spokesperson Shehzad Qureshi. Raja Azhar and Khurram Sher Zaman were not present at their residence during the raid, according to Qureshi, who also…